Heavy duty AGVs tackle engine assembly
Nine Solving AGV Movers were installed to marry engine and transmission assemblies with the bodies in Valmet Automotive’s new assembly line.
DHL Group acquires UK Mail
Deutsche Post DHL Group has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire UK Mail, one of the largest integrated mail and parcel operators within the UK.
Sports Direct an anomaly says UKWA CEO
Negative publicity surrounding Sports Direct’s treatment of its warehouse staff, must not be allowed to impact on the reputation of the entire logistics industry, says CEO Peter Ward.
Specialist forklift manufacturer signs Argentinian partner
MaxTruck AB has signed an exclusive agreement with Tecnica Lift SA for the market in Argentina.
London Mayor takes hard line on HGVs
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London is ‘not prepared to stand by and let dangerous lorries continue to cause further heartbreak and tragedy on London’s roads’.
Rugged computer ups performance
JLT Mobile Computers, a developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, has upgraded the VERSO+ 10 rugged computer’s processor to the quad-core Intel E3845 (also known as Bay Trail).
No room for guesswork
Recent legislative changes, with more emphasis on punishment, mean that ensuring your equipment complies with the law is more important than ever before, according to CFTS, the body behind the national standard for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks and related transport.
IBCS adds motion gel product to portfolio
Independent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has added a new product range to its growing portfolio – the Motion Gel Battery Series.
Automotive solutions featured at FachPack
Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, supplies the automotive and automotive parts industries with a variety of customised packaging and specialised paper, as well as automotive interior materials made from extrusion coated multilayer complexes.
Lifting spreader beam tackles classic yachts
The UK’s leading manufacturer of forklift attachments has come to the aid of a firm specialising in the restoration and repair of classic yachts which was looking for a bespoke lifting solution.
New rental option
IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group, and the high tech thermal packaging provider va-Q-tec, have signed a global container rental agreement.
Safety champions
A three man team from food manufacturer Moy Park has won the FLTA Safety Champion award.
Suits low temperatures
A temperature-controlled 3PL has opted for battery charging technology from Fronius for its logistics processes.
Dedicate a day to improve safety and compliance
According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the food and drink industry incurred costs and fines of over £270,000 in 2015 for preventable incidents involving forklift trucks, telehandlers and lorries, affecting the lives of countless individuals.
A fruitful outcome for Luscombe Drinks with Aisle-Master
Increased capacity and reduced costs thanks to articulated forklift.
Bacon butties and effective storage
5am starts, bacon butties, cracked heels, firm handshakes and too many jelly beans – IMHX 2016 was certainly eventful for Aganto.
New look premises
Strapping specialist Mosca Direct has celebrated the completion of the expansion and refurbishment of its head office in Cotgrave, Nottingham with a special open day for key contacts, suppliers and colleagues from around Europe.
Work-to-leisure footwear
Smash GTX is the latest in U-Power’s collection of original Italian-designed work-to-leisure footwear and is part of its new tough, but totally breathable and extremely waterproof, Gore-Tex-lined range.
Recognition for racking invention
A-SAFE, the company which provides innovative polymer based barriers to the health and safety barrier industry, has been honoured with a prestigious award for its latest RackEye invention.
Linear LED high bay light
The Earlsmann Linear LED high bay light is suitable for warehouses and production areas. It is offered in a range of outputs to suit your requirements, from 90W-180W and up to 21000lm.
