Truck mounted team
UK manufacturer of Truck Mounted Forklifts, Loadmac, has teamed up with specialist lorry loader expert Plant Equipment, whose 26 staff supply, fit and service cranes for some of the biggest crane users in the country.
CARTWRIGHT RENTALS DIVISION ENJOY ANOTHER RECORD YEAR
CARTWRIGHT RENTALS DIVISION ENJOY ANOTHER RECORD YEAR…
Automated e-mail notification
In the latest upgrade to its ControlPort logistics software, fulfilment specialists James and James has provided e-retailers with an automated service that gives more management information without even needing to log in.
Teesport to Scotland intermodal service
DB Schenker Rail UK has collaborated with PD Ports in a new offering for the market, believed to be the first time that a rail freight company has partnered directly with a port to serve the Intermodal sector.
Hydratec subsidiary acquires Abar Automation BV
Hydratec subsidiary acquires Abar Automation BV…
Authorised repair & servicing
Rapidly expanding rugged hardware provider, Renovotec, has been appointed by Brother as a UK authorised centre for the repair and servicing of its warehouse and industrial label printers.
Mentor introduces innovative forklift mast tilt indicator
Mentor introduces innovative forklift mast tilt indicator…
Framework for training lift truck professionals
According to the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT), currently there is no consensus amongst training providers concerning the content and duration of training courses for fork truck sales personnel and service engineers. As it stands, many of these professionals undergo full operator training, which is an unnecessary and uneconomical waste of employer’s costs and trainees time.
Greater efficiency, less fuel
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has unveiled its new K-Motion solution, which is embedded into the programming of the Kalmar Gloria reachstacker, increasing efficiency and productivity by elevating uptime, ergonomics and safety, while reducing fuel consumption and running costs.
Operational space increased
Provider of manufacturing solutions for automotive, Formula One, defence and aerospace industries, Formaplex Group is benefiting from a temporary building from Aganto, which is being used to increase internal operational space.
Tough mobile printer
New from Citizen Systems Europe, the CMP-40L is a hand-held, hard-wearing and easy to operate printer that ensures quick and reliable printing on the move, making it suitable for use in postal, courier and express applications.
Transfer unit range enhanced
Alwayse Engineering has announced performance improvements across its range of Mini Ball Transfer Units.
See danger, speak up…
“Everyone has the right to be safe at work– the place, after all, where most of us spend a third of our lives. Last year 800 people lost this right when they went to work and were injured in accidents involving FLTs, most resulting in traumatic injuries that will change their lives and those of their families and employers forever. It’s just not good enough.”
Webinar to tackle complex delivery demands
MetaPack and Manhattan Associates will deliver a webinar on July 14th designed to help retailers meet increasing demands from consumers for same-day delivery, click and collect and pick-up, drop off services.
Dealer of the Year – are you the best?
In a bid to enthuse and excite forklift dealers across the land, The Fork Lift Truck Association is renaming one of its award categories.
Fulfilment time cut
Kent-based BEERmerchants.com has implemented a web-based solution from NetDespatch to streamline its order fulfilment process.
Kitemark for safety steps
The award of the BSI Kitemark to Redhill Manufacturing for its range of mobile safety steps is claimed to demonstrate a new benchmark for quality and reliability in this sector.
Look out for doubling trends to find disruptors
An increasing number of companies and technologies are achieving exponential growth, says Salim Ismail of the Singularity University and this is proving very disruptive to established industry monoliths.
STILL UK signs deal for £5m new-build facility
Global materials handling company STILL, has signed a deal for a new £5m facility at Hill Barton Business Park in Exeter, Devon.
Reliable Interroll conveyor technology products for use in refrigeration applications
The market for temperature-controlled foods is becoming increasingly important, with logistics processes for refrigerated or frozen foods offering more challenges and demands. The industry is extremely energy intensive and strict hygiene and labor protection requirements must be taken into consideration throughout the entire production chain.
