Kite launches 2nd Graduate Development Programme
Applications are now open for the 2016 Graduate Programme Kite Packaging has dubbed ‘The Real Apprentice’.
IBCS adds HydroSave to growing portfolio
Independent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has added the HydroSave Battery Series to its growing portfolio. HydroSave has been developed to address a desire in the materials handling industry to minimise maintenance and operating costs.
Herchenbach provides temporary warehouse
A large UK-based OEM and distributor of lighting solutions and components needed more space quickly.
Palletways sold for £163 million to logistics group
Imperial Holdings has agreed to acquire Palletways from current shareholder Phoenix Equity Partners for a total transaction value of £163 million.
Fork truck associations take joint stand at IMHX
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) and British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) will share a stand at IMHX 2016.
Trelleborg’s acquisition of CGS Holding finalised
Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of CGS Holding a.s. – a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural, industrial and specialty tires as well as engineered polymer solutions.
Ricoh chooses Efaflex doors for Telford DC
Alan Blakemore, senior facilities engineer, has overseen the site for the past 32 years and says: “The smooth operation of the premises is of paramount importance. We move an enormous amount of palletised goods around the site with one area alone producing 800,000 bottles of toner every month. We have to ensure the safety of our operatives in these high volume areas.”
According to custom
Temporary building specialist Smart-Space has provided Stop 24 Folkestone Services with a semi-permanent structure for a combined lorry park and customs clearance facility in Stanford.
HGV driver given suspended sentence after rollaway death
HGV drivers are frequently putting lives at risk by not following basic safety procedures when coupling and uncoupling vehicles, the Health and Safety Executive warned today.
Brexit rivalling customer pressure as supply chain challenge
Senior supply chain leaders say the threat of Brexit and price and service pressure from major customers are the chief challenges in 2016.
Free packaging audits available
Packaging businesses large and small can benefit from the free of charge auditing services of a packaging technologist from Antalis Packaging.
SEMA approved for cantilever racking inspections
Scottish based Complete Storage & Interiors have achieved full SEMA certification to inspect cantilever racking.
Work safely
Zarges Mobile Work Platforms offer a range of working platforms designed for a wide variety of uses in both dry and wet conditions, indoors and outside.
Dollies make light work of crates and boxes
Alison Handling is offering a range of new and used robust heavy duty plastic dollies from stock to facilitate safe and easy movement of crates, boxes and trays.
Latest e-fulfilment intralogistics solutions on show
Visitors to the Warehouse Technology Group’s latest live event will hear a range of presentations from high profile speakers on the subject of ‘managing your warehouse to keep pace with the new world of e-tailing’.
Kärcher bids to create ‘slip-free floors’
The cleaning specialist has introduced Just Add Water, an inclusive floorcare, maintenance and spillage control system.
30,000 and rising
The 30,000th Combilift to roll off the production lines in Monaghan was officially handed over to its new owner on June 1st during CeMAT.
The case for paper
For many companies, ‘going paperless’ is an environmentally responsible ambition, but Tegrabond water activated tapes are a good example of how paper products can be more environmentally friendly, perform better and present a more cost-effective alternative to rival products.
Port signs service contract with Kalmar
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and the Yilport Oslo Terminal Investments AS in Norway, have signed a long term service agreement for Kalmar Optimal Care. The order was signed on 1 February 2016 and the Kalmar services team has already started working at the terminal.
Feedback on mast-tilt position
While forklift operator training is designed to teach the safest and best practises which should minimise the risk of accidents, in the real world the drive for higher productivity can put pressure on operators to bend the rules.
