Budget supermarket chain invests in automated picking
Norwegian food retailer REMA 1000 awarded Witron an order for kitting out a distribution centre in Norway.
TVH opts for Goods-to-person system
Global materials handling equipment distributor TVH has selected a TGW Logistics Stingray shuttle and Goods-to-Person solution to support the growth in its primary fulfilment centre in Kansas, USA.
CBI survey highlights infrastructure investment worries
Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has improved over the past five years, but only a quarter (27%) think it will pick up in the next five years, and two thirds (64%) suspect it will hamper the country’s international competitiveness in the coming decades, according to the 2016 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey.
Peel Ports opens Liverpool2 container terminal
One of the world’s most modern shipping terminals, Liverpool2, is being officially opened today at the Port of Liverpool by the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP.
Singapore snaps up European warehouse property fund
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire logistics property firm P3 Logistic Parks will be acquired by from TPG Real Estate and its partner Ivanhoé Cambridge for €2.4 billion.
Network Rail invests in plant storage
Network Rail has secured General Purpose Safety Stores from Safety Unlimited.
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.
