Matching spare space to storage demand
Zupplychain – the recently launched on-line market for selling warehouse space by the pallet – has reached over 50 warehouse registrations in its first month.
Demolition threat to Scottish warehouse
Dozens of older industrial buildings in Scotland could be demolished within weeks unless the Scottish Government revisits its plans to slash the rates relief available on empty properties, experts at Colliers International have warned.
Safety accreditation
Joloda International has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.
New company strategy
In order to meet increasing demand, sideloader manufacturer Hubtex has constructed a new production hall and expanded its sideloader portfolio.
Cleaning role
Bridgewood UK vacuum forming, polyurethane reinforcement and composite moulding processes with an array of materials to manufacture components and assemblies. The company wanted a safe method of removing unwanted material from both product and employee’s clothing, but had experienced issues with compressed air solutions.
Improved plastic pallets
Goplasticpallets.com has introduced the first of a new line of improved plastic pallets to its comprehensive range – the
Q-Pall 1210 M6R V2. Manufactured by Q-Pall in The Netherlands, Goplasticpallets.com holds exclusive distribution rights
for the medium duty Q-Pall 1210 M6R V2 pallet in the UK.
Compact & approved
Standby Power specialises in uninterruptable portable power supplies. Moving and positioning high value goods such as these requires reliable, manoeuvrable equipment. In the past, forklifts were hired as and when required and delivered directly to the site in which they were needed.
Trio of renewals
Logistics company, C M Downton, has secured contract renewals with three major paper and packaging industry clients, worth around £3.5m a year.
Two dimensional codes
E-fulfilment specialist James and James has developed a new dimension to its business as it has prepared for the roll-out of the Royal Mail’s new 2D barcode system.
Weigh up weights approach
From July, the verified weight of sea containers must be made known to the shipping company before loading them onto the ship.
Salver service for spares
As part of a unique solution to handle component parts for a major manufacturer in the UK automotive industry, SSI Schaefer has supplied nineteen thousand plastic trays to Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems.
Embracing change
According to Tony Liddar from MACS Software, when it comes to installing a new WMS, employees in relatively junior positions, brought up on a diet of Xbox, PS4 and social media, could overnight become the ‘go to’ people for advice on how to use a new system.
Power & agility
Konecranes has increased the diversity of its industrial cranes product offering with the launch of the innovative CXT NEO Crane. Designed for general lifting applications, the CXT NEO Crane’s design encompasses four key elements – agility, power, ergonomics and preventative maintenance.
Certified as a top emplpyer
CHEP UK has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings.
Port capacity demonstrated
Measuring in at 397 metres, the MV Solitaire is the largest ship ever to have passed IJmuiden’s massive sea lock and moor in the Port of Amsterdam.
Strategic SAP partner
Supply chain and mobility specialist, Rocket Consulting, is working as a strategic SAP partner on an award-winning Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system.
Screen-to-voice
Oxford University Press has implemented Voiteq’s pioneering VoiceMan Screen-to-Voice solution in its Kettering Distribution Centre (DC), seamlessly integrated with OUP’s existing JDA warehouse and labour management systems.
Partnership in print
Coding equipment companies, Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) and PrintSafe, have agreed a machinery partnership that is is reported will enable customers to benefit from high-speed integrated systems for coding and labelling a range of packaging.
Lifetime achievement award winner looking ahead
Peter Wooldridge, founder and managing director of articulated forklift truck technology pioneer, Narrow Aisle Ltd, was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the UK logistics industry when he collected a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards dinner.
Complacency creep risk
Lift truck training provider, Mentor, is warning of the costly dangers resulting from ‘complacency creep’: that decline in standards of safe operation which results from insufficient supervision.
