9-metre conveyor belt custom-made
MiniTec has provided a one-of-a-kind 9-metre conveyor belt.
MiniTec helps fit out Fire rescue vehicles
A well-known manufacturer of special vehicles for fire-fighting, rescue and security industries, Carmichael Support Services approached MiniTec with a requirement to fit out a number of fire rescue vans for Scottish Fire and Rescue with customised cabinets for the storage of equipment on board.
Heathrow uses wearable tech to improve manual handling
In 2015 Heathrow Airport engaged dorsaVi to conduct a ViSafe Comparison Assessment on the musculoskeletal impact of using manual handling aids for the transfer of airport baggage versus the impact of transferring baggage without the use of aids.
Touchpath adds Microsoft NAV and GP
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is increasing the power of its ‘TouchWMS’ warehouse management solution by adding Microsoft Dynamics NAV and GP to its WMS-ERP integration portfolio.
Kitchen and bathroom supplier opts for cloud-based WMS
simplehuman has gone live with the Snapfulfil Cloud WMS.
Speedor Storms chosen for 310k sq ft fulfillment centre
Hart Doors Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility for a major online retailer.
Water recycling firm invests in attachment
Contact Attachments has supplied a telehandler jib to support Anglian Water in its day-to-day lifting of heavy items including motors and pumps.
UVEX retains ‘Investors in People’ Gold Standard
UVEX SAFETY (UK), the UK division of uvex group, the Germany-based international manufacturer of personal protective equipment for both industrial users and sports professionals, has been successfully reaccredited the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 14% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people.
A range of picking solutions
The activity of picking is an increasingly important and critical role.
Award winning A-Safe barrier showcased in Germany
A-Safe’s award winning iFlex Barrier System was on show at the 2016/17 iF Design Exhibition in Hamburg.
A decade at Multimodal
Howard Tenens, one of the UK’s largest privately owned logistics companies, are exhibiting at Multimodal (4-6 April, NEC) for the tenth consecutive year.
Bombardier signs long term deal with Hoppecke
Bombardier Transportation, the rail division of the leading manufacturer of planes and trains, has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hoppecke Industrial Batteries.
Renewed apprenticeship pledge
System Group, which trains drivers for local and national based logistics operators, has marked 500 years of mail services with renewed backing for apprenticeship schemes.
Crown’s Wave multipurpose vehicle earns nomination for the IFOY Award 2017
Crown recently released the latest generation of the company’s popular Wave Work Assist Vehicle, which has now been nominated for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2017 in the “Special Vehicle” category.
Barcoded seals
Get Me Connected provides Wi-Fi coverage at corporate events and festivals.
DPD superhub invests in Stertil Koni lifts
An installation of Stertil Koni ST4175 4-post vehicle lifts supports the overnight sorting of up to 720,000 parcels at DPD’s £100 million sortation and distribution centre at Logix Park in Hinckley.
Doors control temperature & humidity
Stertil Door Products has recently supplied a pair of FlexiEdge fast-action doors to help control temperatures and humidity within the iceSheffield complex in the city’s Lower Don Valley.
Combiloks support major manufacturer
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.
MetaPack calls for collaboration to influence EU regs
Patrick Wall, CEO at MetaPack, the global leader in eCommerce delivery management, yesterday opened The Delivery Conference 2017, by calling for the industry to collaborate to influence future legislation during the Brexit negotiations.
RFID and IIoT asset management
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge is launching an asset management system (AMS) with open access to all RFID readers – bypassing the manufacturers’ proprietary APIs (application programming interfaces) – and to multiple IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices including all types of sensor, GPRS and RFID tags.
