Logistics Matters wins Relaunch of the Year award
LOGISTICS MATTERS won Relaunch of the Year at the PPA Independent Publisher Awards to reward its transition from Handling & Storage Solutions to Logistics Matters over the last year.
The importance of door maintenance
THE FACT that Hart Door Systems has built a reputation for quality and longevity of its wide range of industrial doors, shows the importance of door maintenance should not be understated says Hart’s national operations manager Keith Fisher.
Automation firm launches to focus on UK SMEs
AUTRIX HAS been launched by a leadership team with decades of experience in delivering solutions within the SME space.
Paving the way for the Future of Work
“Tackling the present challenges requires more than just innovative solutions; it demands a steadfast commitment to enhancing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of the workforce.” Tobias Flury, head of technology, Kardex.
Movu wins key robotics award
MOVU ROBOTICS, one of the industry-leading warehouse automation and robotics suppliers, proudly announces it was exclusively granted The Best Use of Robotics award at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2023.
Keep cranes running straight and true
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist, Konecranes, has launched its RailQ 3D crane runway survey programme. The package has been designed to provide highly accurate measurement of crane runway alignment and is backed by comprehensive analysis of cloud-based data.
Operator Assist now on counterbalanced range
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK has made Operator Assist System SEnS+ available on its counterbalanced range.
‘Happy-go-lucky boy’ dies in forklift incident
A MANUFACTURING company was fined £500,000 after the forklift truck death.
Phase one completion at St Modwen Park Derby
St. MODWEN LOGISTICS, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has successfully completed Phase 1 of the development at St. Modwen Park Derby.
Peak season receives robotics perk
CIRRO FULFILLMENT, a global e-commerce fulfillment company, and Hai Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous Case-Handling Robot (ACR) Systems, partnered in September 2023 to integrate robotics technology into a German fulfillment centre in time for the high season.
Boosted gift packaging range
KITE PACKAGING has added a collection of machine finished tissue papers to its gift packaging range.
Tandem-lifting hoist for Environment Agency
HOIST & WINCH recently supplied a tandem-lifting hoist system as part of improvements to Environment Agency flood defence assets at Taplow Weir on the Jubilee Relief Channel, an 11.6 km asset that reduces flood risk to 3,200 properties by diverting water from the River Thames when flows are high.
Better knee protection
ONE OF the best ways to avoid knee problems is to wear Snickers Workwear Trousers with its innovative knee protection – KneeGuard – a world-leading, fully certified, trademarked system.
Make yourself seen
WHEN WORKSITE visibility decreases, accident risks increase. That’s why you need properly certified, hard-working High-Vis clothing to make you easier to spot on site. Especially in dim, dark and variable light conditions in winter.
IO-Link connections just ‘make sense’
SICK HAS pioneered the addition of IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices.
XPO rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton
THE LOGISTICS provider has completed a pilot of the suit safety equipment at specific business sites and will deploy the technology across the UK and Ireland before the end of the year.
Remote pinning station boosts safety
DP WORLD has introduced a remote pinning station at its Southampton hub, said to be the first of its kind in the world.
Ghost inventory a scare for retailers
Phantom inventory haunts retailers as a fifth of UK shoppers experience out-of-stocks due to ‘ghost’ inventory.
Enhanced spot quotation
PLATFORM INNOVATIONS that enhance its spot quotation, contract rate benchmarking and freight audit capabilities, have been unveiled by Transporeon.
Conker SX55 launches
THE SX55 is a rugged Android smartphone said to shine through its ‘affordability, ultra-compact design, outstanding durability, and versatility’.
