New bulk storage facility
Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
Making complexity simple: KNAPP solutions at CeMAT
At CeMAT, KNAPP will embrace the exhibition’s theme of Smart Supply Chain Solutions by demonstrating how its latest innovations can boost logistics flexibility and quality, while providing the greatest possible investment security for clients.
Firms join forces on double deck trailer design
The Cartwright Group and Transdek UK have announced an exclusive licence agreement for the development and volume production of value added fixed double deck trailers.
Project Pictogram
Dickies is supporting Project Pictogram which encourages UK fleets and organisations to use a voluntary industry standard set of vehicle stickers to communicate dangers.
Grab a bargain as Jungheinrich opens Dartford depot
Jungheinrich UK is opening its first new service depot in almost 20 years at Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent.
Streamlined picking operation
Innovative three-storey carton warehouse streamlines picking operation for rapidly expanding fashion retailer.
Value WMS for high-end eCommerce on way
Synergy Logistics has secured funding from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to develop the next generation of its Snapfulfil WMS.
High speed and resolution
Mikrotron showcases its new family of high–resolution high–speed CoaXPress cameras at the Boston Vision Show 2016.
Briggs scoops £38m Peel Ports contract
The seven-year contract includes a three-year extension option and covers 10 sites. Briggs will provide full service and maintenance support for in excess of 400 materials handling assets, the majority of which have been acquired on a long-term rental basis.
Rio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
Lift Truck Instructor of the Year winners announced
RTITB crowned the winner of its first Lift Truck Instructor of the Year competition at Foodex exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham on 20th April.
Tune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
Air film transporter moves 34 tonne magnets
Movetech UK has helped improve the efficiency of a research facility by providing equipment that makes maintenance less disruptive.
Working at Height training academy launched
The extensive new 3-acre facilities of TB Davies in Cardiff Bay has now enabled them to take their customer commitment one step further.
Union voices concern over driver transfer
Unite, the country’s largest union, is concerned that Argos is proposing to transfer the last of its in-house driver workforce – 96 drivers – based at Magna Park Lutterworth to Eddie Stobart.
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready?
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready? will be the theme of this year’s CILT Annual Conference.
Rolling On label
Qimarox is the first Dutch partner to join the Rolling On Interroll programme.
Tune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
CycloneCarrier
In response to the challenges faced by the retail, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, Swisslog has developed a new case shuttle technology that promises outstanding performance, flexibility and reliability.
Major safety feature
More Speedors and shutters have been installed by Hart Door Systems at Thomas Dudley’s foundry at Dudley, West Midlands.
