Motor controller launches
The C3-CE from Curtiss-Wright is suitable for small industrial and Class 3 vehicle applications.
Jungheinrich Safety pavilion aims to prevent accidents
At CeMAT 2016 Jungheinrich is showcasing a Safety Pavilion and numerous innovations and product improvements in the material handling, warehousing and material flow sector.
Hatteland unveils huge AutoStore demo at CeMAT
Built around a 50 square metre grid and featuring six robots and two carousel ports, the live system will show visitors how AutoStore can store up to 400% more goods in the same space as a conventional warehouse.
3T to tackle the rise of the machines
Transport managers and logistics personnel are invited to learn about how the application of new technology is revolutionising transport management at a CILT event in June.
Toyota continues Safer Logistics sponsorship
Toyota Material Handling UK has continued sponsorship of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event, NEC, March 21 – 23 2017.
Chain wear gauge in limited edition giveaway
Trusted supplier to the materials handling industry FB Chain is celebrating its 30th anniversary by giving away a limited edition professional chain wear gauge every month in its anniversary year.
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.
