Refrigeration firm deploys JLG access machines
Coldstar Refrigeration turned to Windsor Materials Handling for the access equipment.
Helen Lane takes the lead in CHEP UK and Ireland
CHEP, the global supply chain solutions company, has recently appointed Helen Lane as Vice President, Northern Europe. In her new role, she will lead CHEP’s UK and Ireland business.
Light and powerful electric pallet truck launches
Crown has launched the WP 3010 electric pallet truck for use in lorries, supermarket aisles and other tight spaces.
XPO Logistics to boost UK fleet with 100 trucks
XPO Logistics will purchase tractors, trailers and rigid vehicles for its UK contract logistics network as part of its 2017 capital plan.
Lidl DC workers win right to join union
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Lidl’s attempts to overturn a ruling ordering them to allow staff trade union representation.
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.
