Minitec UK helps out Le Mans winners
The team behind Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy’s victory at the world’s most demanding endurance race Le Mans were equipped with pit lane toolboxes provided by Minitec UK, it can be revealed.
Motor types for food industry compared
A study of the University of Parma compares drum motors and gear motors in the food industry.
MBO at Indigo Software
The senior management team at Indigo Software announces the successful completion of a management buy out of the company from founder, Peter McLane.
Get up to speed with Lean Manufacturing techniques
Come to one of the Lean Workshop Group Training Days at WERMA UK Ltd (NN8 6GR) on 7th and 8th December 2016 and learn all about it – for free!
On-demand warehousing promises cost savings
Many aspects of logistics have been transformed by 21st century net-based applications, particularly in the fields of matching parties or ‘the sharing economy’.
Forklift manufacturers ‘less optimistic’ for future
The latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016, produced by Oxford Economics on behalf of the British Industrial Truck Association, reveals that BITA member confidence has softened in line with the slowing prospects for the UK economy.
MBO at Indigo Software
The senior management team at Indigo Software announces the successful completion of a management buy out of the company from founder, Peter McLane.
Amazon’s grocery move could create unlikely alliances
With Amazon’s expansion of its grocery deal with Morrisons, its launch of Amazon Restaurants, and a rumoured housekeeping service, incumbents could see unusual partnerships as a means to fend off the retail juggernaut, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
£1.1bn extra investment in English local transport networks
The Chancellor Philip Hammond today announced over £1 billion of investment for roads in his Autumn Statement.
Women and young drivers excel at Operator of the Year
For the first time ever, female forklift operators have qualified for the Grand Finals of the RTITB International Forklift Operator of the Year competition, alongside the youngest competitor yet.
UKWA sees positives in Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement has given logistics firms an indication of what to expect from the Government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy says the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA).
Warehouse revamp contributes to difficult trading at Mothercare
The retailer saw sales drop in the six months to October 8, 2016, with its underlying loss rising from £6.1 million to £8.8m.
Firm fined £180000 for manual handling regs breaches
A car component manufacturer has been sentenced after six workers experienced back injuries from repeatedly lifting heavy car engine parts by hand.
Cesab books place at IMHX 2019
Hot on the heels of its successful participation in this year’s IMHX, Cesab Material Handling UK has confirmed that it will be appearing at IMHX 2019.
High levels of hygiene
JD Neuhaus can provide a host of hoist solutions for working environments that demand high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.
Banding for tough applications
Serving a wide range of markets including automotive, packaging, shipping, technology, building and many more, Stainless Band is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of coil processed products.
Wincanton invests in Manhattan multichannel fulfilment IT
Logistics business Wincanton has implemented the latest version of Manhattan Associates’ WMS in a bid to tackle the multichannel challenges of its retail customers.
DHL and Fujitsu partner on wearable technology
Fujitsu and DHL Supply Chain UK are working together to develop new services based on wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Apprentice gains full employment
Following two years gaining experience with Stertil Dock & Door Products, Calun Carlin has been appointed on a permanent basis following completion of his apprenticeship.
