£265000 fine after two incidents in two days
‘Poor supervisor training’ as logistics firm faces hefty fine over two forklift accidents.
No business as usual in 2017 says KPMG
James Stamp, UK head of transport at KPMG, highlights that a number of emerging factors in the transport sector means business-as-usual will not be an option in 2017, and business models will need to change.
Yale adds to pedestrian stacker series with initial lift
Yale Europe Materials Handling announces the extension of the popular MS pedestrian stacker series with the MS12-16IL and MS20 both featuring the improved through-mast visibility and precise handling of the recently introduced MS10-16.
Laser coder proves key
The adoption of a Linx SL302 CO2 scribing laser coder has enabled Hungarian machinery manufacturer Pannon Mechanika to create a fully automated coding station for one of its customers.
Bespoke cabinet lifting
Telecommunications industry supplier Graham Smith UK has to move heavy cabinets off and on 4×4 vehicles.
Hubtex truck loads from front and side
The multidirectional forklift FluX is a new addition to the Hubtex portfolio.
Straddle Carrier excels with awkward lift
The Combilift Straddle Carrier lifts walls up to 16 tonnes for O’Reilly Concrete and 40% faster than the cranes previously used.
Proven track record
The crane systems manufactured by material handling specialists J D Neuhaus are designed for arduous operating conditions, and have a proven track record throughout worldwide installations.
Forward rotation
The Forward Tipping Drum Rotator has been designed to suit the lifting and rotation of drums and allow the contents to be dispensed in a controlled manner.
Productivity gains
Real-time visibility is a key supply chain benefit. But with no single technology platform in place to manage multiple delivery options it’s a difficult task, for example, to coordinate new orders that could be headed in the same direction as other drops.
Safety footwear catalogue released
Jallatte delivers a comprehensive range of good-looking but tough Italian- and French-designed safety footwear.
Effective labelling
The management of any warehouse or stores needs effective labelling and identification.
Award nomination
FFE’s Talentum UV/Dual IR flame detectors have been nominated for the Tomorrow’s FM Awards 2017.
In Dublin’s fair city
Interroll will exhibit at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin on January 26th 2017.
CSL lifts the spirits in bottling hall
A premium alcoholic drinks manufacturers appointed Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a solution to transit caseloads of flat packed Whisky cartons from a lower floor storage area up to the bottling hall before entering a carton erector and robot packer.
Pallets with extra grip
Exporta Global has launched two anti-slip pallets specifically designed to maximise the grip of loaded products.
Column protector range extended
Addgards have introduced a range of Column Protector Infills to cater for larger and more unusual shaped Columns.
Rock solid
Zarges Mobile Work Platforms offers a range of working platforms designed for a wide variety of uses in both dry and wet conditions, indoors and outside.
New controller for air curtains
Airbloc, part of Nortek Global HVAC (UK), a manufacturer of energy efficient radiant and warm air heating systems, has launched a new common controller for the AC and ACR range of Air Curtains.
Flexibility is top priority for food and drink client
SSI Schaefer has implemented one of the largest and most modern beverage distribution centres in Germany as a general contractor for A. Kempf Getränkegroßhandel GmbH, a subsidiary of Edeka Südwest.
