WMS firm invests in new HQ
Synergy Logistics – the company behind the multi-award winning Snapfulfil warehouse management system – is making a major investment in new headquarters, complete with a 30,000 sq ft warehouse.
Room offers high security
Securikey has modified its range of Modulprim security rooms. The bespoke modular vault solution can store money, documents and pharmaceuticals.
Next-gen safety scanner
With the launch of its next-generation safety laser scanner, the microScan3, SICK is promising a new era of improved personal safety and productivity.
Extending the reach of outsourced logistics
It started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years. Within the logistics industry several market makers exist for backloads such as Haulage Exchange and Returnloads. But now similar technologies aim to re-shape the warehousing market.
Mixed order picking solution for steel stockholders
Sidetracker has entered its sixth decade of manufacturing multi-directional lift trucks, with the third generation of family ownership.
Accurate shipments
Plant exporter Floréac guaranteed accurate shipments, reduced customer complaints and more than halved its credit note value by deploying automated shipping verification on its plant trolleys based on Zetes’ Vision Technology.
3PL deploys bespoke loading bay
Logistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
Garment care
The market leader for ironing technology, Veit, is displaying its products to trade professionals at the TEXCARE trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, from 11 to 15 June 2016 (Hall 9, booths C30 / D40).
Live demos of stretch wrapping machinery
Automation and adaptability are the key messages for Antalis Packaging at Multimodal 2016.
Half century
International strapping specialist Mosca is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Doors are good to go in ‘food-to-go’ sector
Poultry firm Benson Park used Union Industries on a chill store extension, with two Matadoors fitted to help the food company meet strict temperature control and hygiene standards.
Impact makes heavy investment in portside trucks
Impact – sole distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Konecranes Lift Trucks – has invested more than £1m in five new trucks from the manufacturer, adding two reach-stackers, a pair of heavy-duty forklifts and a truck outfitted for specialist applications to its hire fleet.
Antalis expands void fill portfolio
Antalis Packaging has added three new air cushioning products to its void-fill portfolio in the UK and Ireland, in collaboration with FP International.
Faster routing
Topspeed Couriers is using the Maxoptra platform to improve the management of key government contracts.
Go lean for improved safety and productivity
The risk of industrial injuries can be reduced in any manufacturing, warehousing or retailing application by simplifying the processes involved.
Problem solver
Passive container designed for temperature-controlled transportation can house two pallets or can be used for bulk loading.
Continuous monitoring
Hoyer Group is utilising the Savvy telematics and logistics portal to ship temperature-controlled products in tank containers.
London’s food supply chains at increasing risk of failure
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) previewed a landmark report for the food logistics industry at the recent FoodEx 2016 exhibition.
Manitou to release nine forklifts at CeMAT
The Manitou Group will release seven new electric trucks and two new warehousing applications at the show.
Purpose built trolleys assist manufacturer
A well-known international manufacturer of Turbo systems has a manufacturing operation in Bradford where turbo shafts are manufactured using multiple machining operations carried out on different machines.
