Industry first fast charging for straddle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce the first fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers.
Scanner for mobile payments
he way we pay for goods is changing and, according to Honeywell, in the near future, mobile phones will replace both credit cards and loyalty cards. With the launch of mobile payment offerings like Apple Pay and Google Wallet, the consumer can not only pay for goods with a simple tap, but at the same time receive earn loyalty points, discounts and promotions directly to their device.
WMS has e-fulfillment revamp
HighJump has expanded the e-Fulfillment functionality of its WMS – AccellosOne.
Don’t neglect fork extensions
With fork extensions often stored safely out of the way, the body behind the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, CFTS, is urging users not to overlook these vital bits at inspection time – placing lives and businesses at risk.
Assembly area footprint reduced
Vehicle lighting manufacturer Britax PMG has reduced the footprint of a major assembly area by 75% following the introduction of lean manufacturing equipment supplied by The Tube & Bracket Company.
Safer at height
Contact Attachments has supplied one of its single person Forklift Access Platforms to fire safety solutions supplier, Nu-Swift, to help the company’s staff work even safer at heights using its reach truck.
Indoor tow tractor
Capable of pulling up to five small trailers, Linde Material Handling has expanded its range of electric tow tractors with the launch of its latest P20 model with a two tonne towing capacity.
Dealer of the Year Award 2016 – Enter now!
The Fork Lift Truck Association is inviting firms up and down the country to nominate one fork lift truck dealership in the UK deemed worthy of the prestigious title: Dealer of the Year 2016.
Andon lights improve productivity
In the automated warehouse environment andon light systems from Werma can help improve productivity. In a simple traffic light configuration the lights indicate the operational status of a work station/packing, helping to reduce disruptions to productivity.
Industrial luminaires
An efficient replacement for all traditional HID and fluorescent high and low bay lamps, Venture Lighting Europe has introduced a new VLED product to the industrial market.
Hospital-based retailer targets growth
A leading ladies fashion retailer that began life as a single table-top trader in a hospital in Cambridgeshire has revealed plans to grow its 26 hospital-based outlets at a rate of two a year, thanks to a technology-driven transformation of the business.
Green performance
Scottish timber group, James Jones & Sons, is benefitting from Bulmor Lancer’s new clean DQ50 diesel range of side loaders, fitted with Perkins 3B engines.
Durable chocking compound
When a UK port operator required an extremely durable chocking system to ensure a new boiler would remain secure and protected, even when subjected to aggressive vibration activity, it turned to for a solution.
New height Euro stacking container
Goplasticboxes.com has introduced a new height Euro stacking container – the GoEuro 64220S – which, says the company, is certain to attract logistics professionals in the automotive and engineering industries.
Personal touch
Following the introduction of Jiffy Superlite protective envelopes last year, Antalis Packaging is now producing high quality full colour overprinting on envelopes to include brand logos, graphics and other marketing messaging.
Fleet management transaction
DLL, global provider of asset based financial solutions, has been working successfully with Stena Line, one of the world’s largest ferry operators, on a transaction to finance the replacement of its fleet of terminal tractors in six ports in the Netherlands and the UK.
Walk the floor
Lift truck training specialist, Mentor, believes that active operational observation is the key to creating sites that are safer, more productive and, ultimately, more profitable.
Large fuel cell order destined for forklifts
Hydrogenics has received a fuel cell order from a hydrogen-powered forklift developer. The trucks will be used by a North American big box retailer.
Linde appoints MD for Severnside and automation sales manager
Linde Material Handling has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new senior members of staff at its Severnside and Basingstoke offices to drive forward the company’s plans to supply products to new markets.
Charging innovation
Specialist in battery charging technology, Fronius, will present its wide range of products and services at LogiMAT 2016 this March.
