Tapping in
Leading taps and showers supplier, Bristan, has worked with Swisslog for almost a decade, continuously supporting an installation implemented in 2006.
Light and powerful lifter
Swarco, a road marking and signage provider, contacted Penny Hydraulics to specify lifting equipment for its Vauxhall Movano highways vehicle. The new drop-side was to be used to handle data display signs on UK highways.
Life safety solutions
One of Europe’s leading producers of fine porcelain is now protected by a range of innovative new life-safety solutions from Hochiki Europe.
Eddie Stobart awards FM contract
Indepth Managed Services mobilise new Facilities Management contract with Eddie Stobart… Indepth Managed Services have been appointed to provide cleaning services for transport and logistics giant, Eddie Stobart.
Key win for CHEP
CHEP won Coca-Cola Enterprises’ 2015 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Supplier Award for its continuous efforts to develop innovative and sustainable supply chains.
Sweet deal
Tate & Lyle Sugars will install a further four high speed doors and carry out a full refurbishment of another two, at its Silvertown-based facility, which already boasts 26 Union doors.
Footwear catalogue
Building on the established features of Steitz footwear such as multiple width fittings, Vario weight dependent heel cushioning, Vitality forefoot cushioning and approval from the AGR (German Healthy Back Campaign) the new 2016/17 Collection now also includes VARIO Multiflex soles – said to be getting close to walking in bare feet – but protected.
Busy exporter
Armstrong World Industries has installed Efaflex SST high-speed spiral design doors across seven units.
Secondhandracking.com adds rack protector to portfolio
Buying good quality secondhand racking is said to be sensible but to then not adequately protect this asset can be an expensive mistake, says Secondhandracking.com.
Coding insight
A second free downloadable technology guide has been launched by coding and marking specialists Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE).
Red Ledge launches next-gen WMS
In the first of three related moves software application and engineering company Red Ledge is launching a warehouse management system (WMS) “that has been developed for today’s customer-driven, joined-up supply chain”, says Red Ledge managing director Andy O’Donnell.
Audi opts for Fronius
The car maker has employed chargers made by Austrian specialist Fronius to charge the traction batteries used in its forklifts.
Snapfulfil has three launches ready for IMHX show
As well as highlighting its WMS solution, Snapfulfil is preparing to launch a hat-trick of exciting new developments at IMHX.
Safecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
Range said to be carbon-neutral
Antalis Packaging has launched its Eco-Range of corrugated box products, which are said to be suitable for a range of secure packaging applications.
Jobs created as packaging company opens new warehouse
Packaging company Taylor Davis, which is based in Wiltshire and specialises in producing metal and plastic containers for food and other uses, has opened its first northern logistics centre at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire.
FLTA search is on for Safety Champion
Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is once again helping promote workplace transport safety by sponsoring the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2016 ‘Safety Champion’ Award.
Enforcement not legislation is the answer to van licensing
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says effective enforcement of vans must come before new laws following the announcement of three new European Commission consultations.
New Tate Modern deploys shelving
Scottish-based Complete Storage & Interiors provided storage solutions for the New Tate Modern.
