Unilever retains top spot in Gartner supply chain rankings
Gartner has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
‘Forget two years keep the transition rolling’
The Prime Minister’s Florence speech offers a two-year deal with the EU that’s the bare minimum needed for UK exporters, says ParcelHero.
Asset finance division launches
The new division is in direct response to the continued growth of the company with customers increasingly seeking flexible finance options across all the company’s diverse range of products and services.
Home delivery sector growth drives investment
A transport company in Mansfield has geared up for the growth of the home delivery sector having invested more than £26,000 in a new fleet of electric pump trucks.
Global MEWP fleet will rise to 7 million
The annual Europlatform conference hosted by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) heard how the global fleet of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) will grow almost exponentially over the next two decades to reach 7 million machines worldwide, up from 1.25 million today.
Kite expands range of labels
After recently reviewing its label offering and expanding the range to now consist of white universal labels on a roll and a multi-purpose range consisting of different sized labels with round or square edges, Kite Packaging has now added circular labels, in two different sizes.
CD DVD and LP packaging launches
The new addition to their e-commerce website is one of the first of its type within the industry.
Mitsubishi releases special edition forklifts
Marking 25 years of business in EMEA, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched a 25th anniversary edition of its award-winning range of warehouse and forklift trucks.
Government to end MOT exemption for HGV-mounted MEWPs
The UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
Yodel invests in Business Control Tower
Parcel carrier’s new Hatfield facility will enhance planning, monitoring and communications capabilities.
Iceland fined £2.5m after warehouse ceiling fall
Iceland Foods has been fined £2.5m over the death of a contractor who fell through a ceiling in a warehouse at a store site.
Antalis settles into Dartford facility
Antalis Packaging is celebrating the first year of its new Dartford division, with the South-East office recording some major wins for the company.
Robust and reliable
Material handling and automated pallet storage systems require robust and reliable distance / location measurements for an efficient system.
Scrappage Scheme launched
Firms have until December 29, 2017 to take advantage of Datatrade’s special trade-in programme for warehouse printers.
Hyster shows truck diversity
The recent Hyster Europe Big Solutions Showcase 2017 highlighted how Hyster helps different industries overcome the challenges of 6 to 16 tonne loads.
Changing the face of rack protection
Sentry Protection Products has introduced Rack Sentry Contour, featuring a modern design that improves the original Rack Sentry.
Alibaba to invest £11.3 billion in logistics over next 5 years
The online retail behemoth, dubbed the ‘Chinese Amazon’, has also increased its stake to a majority holding in the Cainiao Network, which serves as a logistics data platform.
Easilift Loading Systems announces strong growth
Easilift Loading Systems, the UK division of the Dutch Loading Systems Group, has reported a 30% consolidated UK growth in its Service Division in 2017 to date.
SEC Storage pedals to Paris for Transaid
Three SEC Storage heroes have just returned from Paris after an exhausting 240 mile bike ride. Steve Watts, Gary Kirk and Dean Kahl set off from London with 55 other riders, and were in the saddle for three days for the Transaid London to Paris Cycle Challenge.
