BID Group combats water ingress and temperature control issues on loading bays
BID Group was recently called to a large chilled food distribution depot to solve two significant loading bay issues.
Health and safety training for Hull City of Culture
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company and major partner of Hull City of Culture, led vital health and safety training for management and volunteer teams involved in the delivery of this year’s City of Culture programme.
Handheld computer campaign
Renovotec, the UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail companies, is launching a campaign for the ultra-rugged Honeywell CK75 handheld computer.
Middleware launched
Renovotec is launching ‘Renovotec Warehouse Task Engine’ – smart, enabling middleware that is easily integrated with WMS and ERP systems to drive multiple warehouse workflows and devices, resulting in reported user productivity increases of over 25%.
UKWA enhances membership benefits with FLTA deal
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced new reciprocal membership arrangements with the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
Level 2 cut-resistant footwear
Dewalt has now provided workers with a cut resistant boot. The new style known as Crossfire has passed the CE EN ISO 20345:2011 cut resistant test above a level 2.
Industrial meccano
For handling systems – from simple transport trolleys to complex conveyor systems – modular aluminium profiling systems can provide the answer to almost any question, says MiniTec.
Exploiting Industry 4.0
So, what exactly is it all about? Can I go out and buy Industry 4.0? Is it a tightly written specification of what Industrial organisation is supposed to look like?
Any ATEX lift truck supported
Pyroban has responded to industry demand by providing technical support for any ATEX forklift truck, regardless of the brand of explosion protection system.
Moving factory
Advanced Handling has moved to a new factory to meet growing demand for its bespoke manual handling solutions.
Compatibility is key
Often users of PPE need a combination of items to make sure they are adequately protected in work environments. A very common combination is head and hearing protection. To work properly, however, the different types of PPE must be compatible.
Essential range offers lower cost heavy duty forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of forklifts based on its proven and trusted platform.
5-year warranty on lithium-ion batteries
If the capacity of a battery falls below 65 per cent of its nominal capacity within the warranty lifetime, Jungheinrich will repair or exchange it free of charge, using its local after sales team.
Search for new premises part of growth plan
Further underlining its commitment to an ambitious growth strategy, rental supplier of high performance temperature controlled storage solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, logistics and manufacturing industries, Blue Cube Portable Cold Stores – part of the Turner Group – has confirmed it is embarking on a search for new, strategically located premises which will better serve its nationwide customer base.
Coders meet specialist needs
Flexibility, reliability and high quality codes are the major benefits of four Linx 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers installed at specialist manufacturer and contract packer Micromix Plant Health in Nottingham.
Supertouch appoints footwear specialist
PPE and workwear specialist Supertouch has appointed Martin Russell as footwear sales manager.
Logistex appoints general manager of engineering support services
Darren Alden has taken on the role, having previously worked at Logistex, where he was responsible for their residential sites.
Dematic appoints Jan Vercammen as MD – Central Europe
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, today announced the appointment of Jan Vercammen as Dematic Managing Director for Central Europe effective immediately, replacing Barbara Wladarz.
Efaflex high-speed doors on show at Interplas
German manufacturer Efaflex will have three doors show at Interplas, each designed with a specific role in mind but all incorporating the product innovation and easily identifiable Efaflex hallmark build quality.
John Lewis scoops two awards at Talent in Logistics Awards
15 awards were presented to the shining stars of the UK and Ireland logistics sector at the Talent in Logistics Awards on 22nd June 2017. The inaugural event was hosted by special guest, stand-up comedian, and star of BBC One sitcom ‘Not Going Out’, Tim Vine.
