DHL and JCB fined after tug incident
The companies were fined after a worker was seriously injured by a trolley carrying hydraulic rams.
New stretch hooder can be used in corners
Qimarox has launched an improved version of the OEM stretch hooder it added to its product range last year.
Improved lifting kit
Visitors to the Genie booth at APEX 2017 will discover the new generation of Genie Lift Guard safety accessories.
End-of-line automation
KernPack has announced an exclusive distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell its range of robotic palletising systems and automatic guided vehicles in the UK and Ireland.
Safe pharma transport
va-Q-tec has announced the launch of a second network station in Japan. Like the already existing network station in Tokyo, the new facility meets the increasing demand for va-Q-tec’s pallet size shipper (va-Q-tainer) rental services in the region.
Growth plans
Blue Cube Portable Cold Stores– part of the Turner Group – has announced plans to achieve 30% growth in the next two years.
Free app to meet chain needs
The UK’s first App dedicated to the identification of chain has been launched by Donghua.
Blurred lines
Safety eyewear and PPE specialist uvex is making progress with its National Sight Conservation Campaign, which runs until 31st May 2017.
Climate control
A change of season means a change of focus on what you wear at work. Snickers says it can help you keep your cool when the heat is on.
Fork-mounted magnetic shock absorbers assist manufacturer
Preston-based manufacturer, Board24, has dramatically reduced product damage and wastage costs thanks to new fork-mounted magnetic shock absorbers from Invicta Forks & Attachments’ load protection range.
Narrow aisle agility even with wide loads
Mitsubishi launches SENSiA EX multi-way reach truck , recognising that working with wide and unusual loads shouldn’t compromise a reach truck’s manoeuvrability.
Partnership integrates freight and warehouse management
Red Ledge, manufacturer of warehouse management and control systems, is launching a “supply chain market first” solution that integrates its latest ‘Red Ledge Warehouse Management & Control’ system with SmartFreight’s multi carrier shipping system.
Putting a cap on product contamination
Hereford based Gelpack, the manufacturer of high performance flexible packaging, has developed a strong and durable stretch pallet cap to avoid the risk of bottom-up product contamination throughout the supply chain.
Access control for enhanced safety
Wieland Electric’s SLC series of safety light curtains has been designed to protect operators from dangerous areas or as access control against unauthorised trespassing.
Food firm reduces picking errors
Confectionery supplier Lees turned to Indigo Software to help it eliminate previously prevalent stock picking errors, which has enabled it to grow its business over past few years, without the need to increase headcount correspondingly.
Lifting and tilting solution for hospital beds
With the specially developed ‘Logi-Tilt’ from Packline Materials Handling it is possible to lift and tilt hospital beds ergonomically and safely.
New strapping machines installed
Smurfit Kappa inspirepac, a market leader in high quality printed corrugated packaging, has again shown its confidence in Mosca strapping technology with the purchase of two Mosca machines – the MCB-2 and the KCK-131 – for its new site at Markham Vale.
Up to 30% energy costs saved
Fronius UK opened its doors to over 200 visitors for its Open Day.
Central palletising systems
CKF Systems, a UK provider of central palletising systems, employs around 50 engineering personnel at its modern 25,000 sqft premises in Gloucester.
TCM launches new 3 wheel electric counterbalance truck
The new TCM 3-wheel counter-balanced forklift has been designed based on customer feedback on the three areas of safety, operator comfort and fuel efficiency.
