Polypipe takes 17 diesel powered forklifts
Impact has supplied long-standing customer Polypipe with a fleet of 17 new multi-coloured Cat lift trucks, tailoring the specifications to match the piping specialist’s exacting requirements.
e-fulfilment drives major DC fit-out
Clipper Logistics has kitted out its new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre in Northampton after being awarded an e-fulfilment contract with a major international retailer.
Effective communication
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) is celebrating the successful mobilisation and ongoing delivery of cleaning, security, catering, post room and reception services at Arqiva.
Load capacities up to 80,000kg
Forklift attachment firm Stabau was pleased with the recent IMHX show.
… And it all ends level
CG Flooring Systems makes fast work of floor levelling to get an unused area of a warehouse fit for a racking installation.
Personal fuel cards service
The reason for using fuel cards in the first place is to cut costs and save time. This is why you look for the ease of refuelling given by a pump locator app, the significant time savings offered by eliminating paperwork and administration and the efficiency boost of having 24/7 access to customised management reports.
uvex expands global reach
The uvex safety group has acquired a substantial interest in U.S. based HexArmor. This strategic investment is said to significantly expand the uvex safety group presence in the Western Hemisphere.
Bespoke airport trolley
Airport baggage handling specialists BEUMER Group UK, with help from Rotair Moving Systems, in 2015 designed and trialled a custom built piece of equipment for moving a number of new baggage X- ray scanning machines at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2.
New rules for explosion protected forklifts
Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck.
The hovercraft principle
Equipment for moving heavy industrial loads based on the hovercraft principle has been available in the UK for 50 years or more. It is therefore surprising that to so many of the enquirers to Rotair Moving System’s website, this tried and tested method appears a “modern and magic solution” for their application.
Fast deployable net barrier
Hazards are unavoidably present in the worksite. To protect your workforce and other site users you need to keep them away from moving parts or other hazards.
Reduce packaging waste
Leeds-based Samuel Grant Packaging has announced its new collaboration with the United Bank of Carbon – a registered charity run from the University of Leeds that helps forge partnerships between businesses and international conservation initiatives.
Keep the UK competitive FTA tells Chancellor
Britain’s ability to move goods around the world without additional cost or red tape must be a priority for the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) said in its submission to HM Treasury before next month’s Autumn Statement.
Wrap up in winter fleeces
It may be winter outside, but you can still stay fashionably snug and dry when working outside with Dickies’ softshell jackets and micro fleece clothing.
New website for strapping specialist
International strapping specialist Mosca has launched a state-of-the-art website at www.mosca.com/en-uk with improved ease of use and compatibility with all browsing devices.
Lear meets just-in-time demands with ASRS
An automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is enabling the Lear Corporation factory at Coventry to triple the output of car seats to over 300,000 sets a year in hundreds of different specifications and meet its customer’s just-in-time delivery schedules.
Spanish firm strengthens fleet
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors from HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona, Spain. The delivery will take place during December 2016.
Let’s twist again
Stand up to winter with the new look Scruffs Twister boot, available from Birchwood Price Tools.
Manufacturer chooses latest lift truck
Anilox Laser Technology, a manufacturer of quality metal rollers and sleeves for print machinery, has chosen Lowestoft-based Nexen Lift Trucks as its preferred supplier for its new electric counterbalanced lift truck.
Indigo celebrates record 2016
It’s been a memorable year for Indigo Software. The company secured some key strategic client wins for its cloud based and on premise WMS software, including projects with Greene King, Greencore, NGK Spark Plugs and Starretts.
