Starrett selects Indigo WMS
Warehousing and logistics software provider Indigo has announced that Starrett, the manufacturer of precision tools and saw blades, has invested in Indigo WMS.
TV features Howard Tenens
ITN Productions and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have teamed up to produce TV programme “Tomorrow’s Supply Chain, Today”.
Worker injured after firm failed to segregate forklifts and pedestrians
A cargo handling company based in Aberdeen has been fined after a worker suffered serious injury.
Dorner acquires Geppert-Band
Dorner is a conveyor system manufacturer and Geppert-Band, a European manufacturer of belt and modular belt conveyors.
Reels mean deals
By offering roller chain on reels, as opposed to boxed lengths, leading industrial chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain is helping customers to reduce wastage and eliminate quality issues due to unnecessary joins – saving time, effort and money.
Referendum result means fleets should seek bargains
The UK will be leaving the EU and this has a range of implications for anyone managing vehicles.
Linde’s record breaking year
Linde Material Handling has reported record sales figures, increasing revenue from €3,077.2 million in 2014 to €3,429.8 million in 2015.
BREXIT rental scheme launched for IT hardware
Renovotec is launching a ‘Brexit’ rugged hardware rental scheme that allows companies to delay capital expenditure at a time of financial uncertainty.
Tow tractor for shopping centre
The Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling has taken delivery of a new T1200 tow tractor from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, the UK manufacturer and supplier of industrial electric vehicles.
Keep employees and assets safe
Electronic security systems are constantly growing in sophistication. However, there is still al need for straightforward, intelligent physical security solutions to suit the budgets of those businesses under pressure to keep costs down, explains Jeremy Cassady, managing director of Securikey.
Mosca hires new engineer
Mosca Direct, the UK subsidiary of strapping specialist Mosca, has appointed a new systems engineer to service its customers in Scotland.
Castell joins CPD Certification Service
Training material for switchgear and loading industries is now available from industrial safety specialist Castell, which has become a certified member of The CPD Certification Service.
Infrared control facilitates wireless crane operation
Terex Material Handling’s new generation of Demag DIR infrared (IR) remote controls provides crane operators with a viable alternative to conventional radio controls.
Bespoke access platforms for rail application
Transdek UK’s specialist services operation has engineered and installed two bespoke goods lifts and over 200-metres of railway carriage refurbishment access platforms for Wabtec Rail.
Blue safety lamp
According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 24% of workplace accidents involving a vehicle are caused by forklifts.
Call for USA distributors & dealers
Blue-chip US companies are now buying innovative British materials handling trucks, according to Weston Handling Consultancy, and the company is looking for distributors and dealers.
Heaters supplied for goods-in warehouse
Powrmatic NVx suspended warm air heaters and destratification fans are helping Numatic International maintain comfort conditions at its new goods-in warehouse whilst supporting the company’s commitment to low carbon operations.
Contact provides expertise overseas
Mid Wales-based Contact Attachments is celebrating success overseas by assisting one of its clients with a bespoke solution for a family-run brewery in Belgium.
Supply chain consultancy comes to UK
Miebach, the global supply chain consultancy with 20 offices and a network of 1,000 customers around the world, has entered the UK market with an office in Maidstone, Kent.
Spiral and sortation system
STIHL, appointed Conveyor Systems (CSL) to streamline their manual order picking operation from a two tier mezzanine floor area, involving a fork-lift truck to remove palletised orders and a reversal process to replenish stock.
