Look at lifetime cost
HallmarkFix is a pallet truck repair specialist and insists it is expensive to simply ‘throw a pallet truck into Room 101 at the first sign of trouble’ before buying another.
AAH Pharmaceuticals invests in 11 strapping machines
Distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has installed 11 Mosca TR-6 Base Machines in its warehouses over the past 18 months.
Stack stability
With many workplace accidents arising from manual handling, switching from stacking pallets by hand to automated solutions can reduce the risk and increase production output, saving on transport and labour costs, says Paul Wilkinson from Pacepacker Services.
Direct heating of key areas
Specified and installed by Lindon Heating and Cooling, Powrmatic has supplied two PTUL 35 radiant U-tube heaters to provide effective temperature control at Keim Mineral Paints’ warehouse in Telford.
Haulage firm worker killed by runaway lorry
As the HGV started to roll down a sloping yard Tony Schulze ran after it and tried to jump in the open door but was struck and killed.
Ajax Pallet Gates help you load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
Crown Operations Director joins CFTS Board
National body for Thorough Examination of fork lifts welcomes Mike Knowles.
HTC launches the Greyline solution
Flooring specialist HTC has launched the Greyline solution, which consists of floor grinders, vacuum cleaners and specially designed diamond tools for removal of floor coverings and levelling of concrete floors.
IBCS becomes recognised Fronius service partner
Independent battery and charger specialist IBCS has become recognised Fronius Service Partner for the Fronius 8 and 16kW Selectiva range of battery charging systems, enabling them to provide a better service to their customers.
High accuracy digital thermometer
The Therma 1T digital thermometer from Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) utilises high accuracy (±0.2 °C) interchangeable type T thermocouple probes which offer fast response and durability.
Handheld mobility
Rugged hardware provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail, Renovotec, has chosen this year’s IntraLogisteX event to showcase the Dolphin CT50, Honeywell’s most advanced handheld mobility product, and to publicly introduce two new services.
Pedestrian reach stacker
Safe, space saving and productive operation are hallmarks of Combilift’s range of materials handling solutions, and the Combi-WR Walkie Reach pedestrian reach stacker is no exception.
Greater running time
Manbat Industrial is the UK’s sole distribution partner for deep-cycle battery specialist, US Battery Manufacturing.
Message in the frame
Frames4floors, the latest product from Beaverswood, has been designed to help identify lock stack areas, pallet positions and general stock locations on the warehouse floor. Incorporating a method to quickly and easily portray a custom printed sign/message and with an aggressive adhesive it is capable of withstanding everyday traffic of a busy warehouse.
Spiral conveyor record
A new state of the art distribution centre built for a leading garment retailer in Turkey includes some challenging elevation requirements. SpiralVeyors from AmbaFlex have been installed as a solution.
Responsive LEDs
Food retailer Farmfoods’ growing portfolio of buildings must all provide the correct ambient conditions and achieve optimum efficiency. To help meet this brief at its 175,000ft2 Avonmouth distribution centre, the retailer asked Minimise Energy to provide a complete lighting design and supply solution.
New look catalogue
The new Dickies 2016 catalogue, to be launched in March, has nearly 200 pages of fresh photography on core lines. New graphics, icons and pictograms make it is easy to follow.
TTF head highlights importance of wooden packaging & pallets
The incoming managing director of the Timber Trades Federation (TTF), David Hopkins, has visited members of the timber packaging and pallet industry to speak about his plans for the organisation in one of his first appointments since taking on the role.
Bespoke arms
The cradle lifting attachment from Packline with bespoke designed welded arms is designed to lift specifically sized tools or die blocks. Constructed from stainless steel welded assembly, it can lift loads weighing up to 150kg.
