More bags for your buck
Customer demand for faster, more-versatile bulk bagging has inspired Pacepacker Services to launch a new high-speed bagging line called FastPac. The first in this range, an upgraded sack placer, is already available and is set to boost the number of bags packed per minute by up to 20%, offering a new top speed of 16-17 bpm.
HARTING RFID helps to improve productivity
RFID can provide reliable tracking information to help ensure consistency in both warehouse storage and maintenance operations.
CFTS clears up hire confusion
Uncertainty over responsibility for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks could be placing thousands of businesses renting fork lift trucks at risk of prosecution, according to inspection experts CFTS.
Safer handling at height
When protecting a workforce in hazardous and high level environments, Ajax Safe Access has the optimum handling and protection solution.
Stommpy backs floor fixings with 5 year guarantee
The manufacturer is offering a 5 year guarantee against resulting floor damage due to a collision with any Stommpy barrier system.
Investing in Voice technology
Ethnic foods wholesaler Indus Foods of Birmingham has invested in a 10 user Accord Voice WMS from Business Computer Projects (BCP) for its 30,000 sq ft distribution centre.
Session success
Provider of fall protection systems Eurosafe Solutions has reported the success of its free harness and lanyard training session, held at its purpose built training centre in Sheffield recently.
Heavy trucks
Iveco dealer Sherwood Truck & Van has delivered two new Stralis Hi-Way 6×2 twin-steer tractor units into operation with Barry Proctor Services.
Monitor remotely
Heightened awareness of environmental issues surrounding demolition and construction sites has resulted in growing complaints by nearby communities, especially in cases of visible dust, annoying levels of noise, or bone-rattling vibration.
Air rotation heaters
Air rotation heating, a technology developed by Powrmatic in the USA some 40 years ago, is now proving increasingly popular in the UK. Its purpose is to provide high efficiency heating with excellent temperature control for warehousing and other large spaces, even where high density racking is in use, and provide flexibility where layouts change on a regular basis.
Kite Packaging launches Royal Mail compliant box range
Kite Packaging has launched a range of postal boxes aimed at attracting retailers for the upcoming busy season.
e-commerce solution partnership
With e-commerce placing particularly high demands on logistics, a reliable partner is essential. This is particularly true in the flash sales sector, where the business model poses considerable challenges through a unique order structure – with a very low number of items per customer order – and relentless changes in the product range.
Secure packaging solution
In the past, A1 Towbars experienced problems with packaging its awkward shaped product. Each shipment contains loose parts capable of piercing the packaging, and the product occasionally reached the recipient damaged or with parts missing in transit.
Yardramp versatility
Thorworld Industries is reporting significant export success, as the loading and unloading benefits of its range of mobile yardramps – already a market leader in the UK – become apparent worldwide.
Instant on illumination
Described as the 21st Century replacement for inefficient and energy-hungry fluorescent tubes, LED Eco Lights has introduced its G5 LED luminaire. Designed d to meet the requirements of challenging commercial and industrial environments, the new G5 combines versatility and cost effectiveness.
Improved fleet control
Highway maintenance, civil engineering and bridge maintenance services provider, Irvine Grenson has installed the routeMASTER vehicle tracking system from AGM Telematics to keep track of the whereabouts of its support crew.
Cold weather wear
With thermal clothing often the product of choice on exceptionally cold days, Dickies offers a range of workwear designed for warmth.
Anchorage system
When STOMMPY developed its product range, the company placed great importance on strong and efficient floor anchoring of the shockproof protection systems.
Palletline weighs up safety
As of 1st October, Palletline has become the first pallet network to introduce a lower weight restriction for standard tail lift deliveries. The new tail lift weight restriction – as voted for by Palletline members – will be 750kg or under, compared to current industry limits of 1000kg, in order to protect drivers and customers from injury.
