Tyre giant tackles loading bay drive-aways
One of the world’s leading vehicle tyre manufacturers, has specified an installation of seven Stertil Combilok vehicle restraint systems to support warehousing operations at its production plant in Dundee.
Travis Perkins to scale back operations due to Brexit uncertainty
The builder’s merchant said given “levels of future demand remain difficult to predict the Group has chosen to implement a number efficiency programmes and branch closures”.
Advanced analytics tool launched by Voiteq
Voiteq has launched a voice directed business intelligence solution.
Gondola Skate introduces new Rhino II fixture mobilisation system
Rhino II reduces the cost and complexity associated with retail store and warehouse remodels, while also ensuring employee safety.
Opportunity charging without lithium-ion
The new NexSys range of high-performance motive power batteries from EnerSys offers fast charging, opportunity charging, zero change and virtually zero maintenance capabilities that deliver significant operational benefits and lifetime cost savings compared with traditional flooded and gel battery alternatives.
Designed for hand pallet trucks
Goplasticpallets.com has strengthened its range with the SF 1208 M3R Euro pallet.
Rif Logistics invests in storage
Rif Logistics is a fast growing 3PL provider offering a wide range of warehousing, distribution and fulfilment services to an expanding client portfolio.
Heathrow gets the nod over Gatwick
Heathrow has been chosen as the location for the UK’s new runway with the Government saying ‘expanding Heathrow will better connect the UK to long haul destinations in growing world markets’.
DPD invests £10m in DC and 4 depots for Peak
DPD has invested over £10m in a new distribution centre in Dunstable and new depots in Bicester, London’s Park Royal, Goole and Aberdeen.
Report forklift theft on the Stolen Truck Database
In order to help the police and to protect the public, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has created an online database where thefts of trucks can be reported.
Briggs Equipment launches asset finance division
Briggs Equipment has launched BE Finance – a new asset finance division, which provides tailored funding to support customers’ growth ambitions.
Temp buildings form part of £3m investment
Smart-Space has completed two projects for Marley Eternit, a provider of roof systems to the construction industry.
Savoye targets UK partners in growth strategy
French warehouse automation specialist Savoye intends to further strengthen its position in the international market by launching a partnership strategy.
100 warehouse milestone
Search engine for warehouse space and pallet storage Zupplychain has reached the milestone of 100 warehouses on its database.
Vetter BIGForks excel at tough applications
Vetter relies on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to produce large forks under its BIGForks range.
Nerak launches spiral conveyor range
A leader in vertical elevation solutions, Nerak Wiese, is launching a range of spiral conveyors.
Wholesaler fined £500000 for gate death of delivery driver
One of Britain’s largest wholesale companies has been fined £500,000 after a delivery driver was killed by a faulty gate at a depot in Newport, south Wales.
Energy firms make major industrial door investment
Hart Door Systems is supplying a wide range of sophisticated industrial doors ranging from large high-speed Speedors to sectional doors, roller shutters and insulated roller shutters across two waste to energy sites in Yorkshire.
Trio of cold storages built by AR Storage
AR Storage has built three new cold storages in Galicia, Spain.
New standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present.
