Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floor and ceiling coverings. The American owned business has a production facility in Stafford where the company run a fleet of five Hyundai forklift trucks which are tasked with the handling of the high-end tiling material.
Automated logistics solutions provider TGW is reinforcing its European team with key senior appointments in the Benelux and an expansion to its Executive Board.
The best partnerships in business are based on synergy of products and performance and a mutual ethos of customer care.
Centriq Group, the parent company of Voiteq and Cirrus Logistics, achieved a 21% increase in revenues, while headcount rose 24% last year. The firm also expanded into new geographies and markets, and further developed its product portfolio.
Pallet pooling specialist, IPP Logipal UK & Ireland, part of Pooling Partners, has won a sole-supply contract from Kanes Foods, one of the UK’s most respected suppliers of fresh prepared chilled produce to the major multiples. Previously, Kanes Foods dual-sourced its pallets.
A new range of traction battery chargers with derivative charge termination and data-logging facility is now available from Espex.
The rising cost of energy and increased pressure to operate efficiently often leave facility managers charged with developing innovative ways to cut costs. High volume, low speed (HVLS) fans used alone or in tandem with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are an affordable option for controlling costs without compromising comfort.
Due to a substantial increase in business at their Hams Hall site near Birmingham, arvato, one of the largest 3PL providers in Europe, decided to upgrade its handling process to improve accuracy and efficiency in the flow of picked goods.
A major waste-to-energy facility, where Hart Door Systems installed 12 Speedor Storms on three sites, is seen here under construction. The green fabric was requested to comply with planning requirements.
Leading automation specialists, Swisslog, will once again present its latest eCommerce technology at this year’s eDelivery exhibition (27-28 April, NEC, Birmingham).
In any environment it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace. The main flooring requirements in most industries are a balance of durability, cleanability and an anti-slip profile, which all contribute to a safe and hygienic environment.
Doosan are delighted to announce the creation of an in-house National Accounts team who will be responsible for identifying and developing the larger fleet users and multi-site operations within the UK.
All 77 trucks supplied under a five-year full maintenance contract hire agreement are Jungheinrich’s second generation, hydrostatic counterbalance 2.5 tonne capacity TFG 425s gas powered trucks.
The BT Lifter L-series, the iconic hand pallet truck manufactured by Toyota Material Handling Europe, is labelled as iF Universal Design expert favourite 2016.
GEOBEAR were brought in to relevel the floor of a major industrial building whilst allowing it to remain fully operational.
Corrugated packaging solutions provider Inspirepac has invested in the latest cleaning technology to keep its new warehouse facilities clear of dirt and debris.
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revisited the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) earlier this month, where he commended the “fantastic” apprenticeship opportunities on offer by engineering firms such as SCX.
Howard Tenens has bought a new site in Heywood, Manchester, which includes 175,000 square feet of warehouse space and significant yard and outside area. This increases Howard Tenens’ total warehouse footprint to over 3,500,000 square feet in the UK.
Trojan Battery Co has announced its products will be available in May for purchase by equipment companies via the SmartEquip Network.
Visitors will be able to see the latest in compact signal towers, and cost saving traffic light systems using multicolour LED technology.
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