Stepladder with anti-slip features
Ahead of the new European ladder safety legislation, EN 131-1 and 2, coming into force in January, Zarges has launched the R13 stepladder to encourage safer working at height.
Toyota launches semi-automated order picking trucks
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced the launch of two semi-automated order picking trucks equipped with t-mote remote drive.
Toyota receives four nominations at the FLTA awards
Toyota Material Handling have received four nominations for the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2018, which is the biggest and most prestigious annual event in the Materials Handling industry calendar.
Culina Group orders refrigerated trailers
Culina Group, provider of shared user FMCG Logistics, has ordered refrigerated trailers from Cartwright.
IPAF to brief cross-party MPs’ inquiry into work at height
Key spokespeople for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) are working closely with a new all-party working group of Westminster MPs, whose aim is to cut the alarming number of workplace fatalities in the UK that are caused by falls from height.
CHEP dolly is a hit with Irish wholesaler
CHEP has conducted a trial programme with Henderson Wholesale, a SPAR International license holder, on the usage of CHEP’s wheeled dolly platform.
Dachser takes on electric trucks for urban deliveries
Dachser is the launch customer for Daimler’s all-electric FUSO eCanter light commercial vehicle.
Savoye appoints Logistex as distributor in the UK & Ireland
The agreement signed between Savoye and Logistex, enables Logistex to promote, sell, install and maintain a range of products including the Intelis PTS goods to person shuttles, Intelis conveyor and Intelis packing machines.
£1m fine for Poundstretcher after warehouse safety breaches
The retailer was prosecuted by Swindon Borough Council for health and safety failures in one of its warehouses and a number of its stores.
Prins UK joins Cesab network
Cesab Material Handling UK has appointed Prins Forklifts UK as its exclusive authorised dealership for Kent, East Sussex and South-East London.
Box sorter launches at ‘one-third average price’
Manufacturing and logistics control specialist Red Ledge and materials handling specialist Stockrail International are co-launching ‘Red Ledge RedRail’, an Excel spreadsheet-driven box sorter that is said to be one third the price of an average sortation system.
A digital seal for wide range of products
RFID and IoT solutions pacesetter Smartrac has released its Circus Tamper Loop tags specifically designed for tamper detection and authentication via NFC-enabled smartphones.
Plenty of mileage
In the Chancellor’s latest budget fuel duty has been frozen, and new vans and HGVs remain unaffected, which shows the government’s unwillingness to penalise diesel drivers too hard. Why? Because 96% of all commercial vehicles still use this fuel, and it still has plenty of mileage left, says Fuel Card Services.
Worried about forklifts skidding and bringing in dirt and water?
If you have forklift trucks moving in an out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather.
Associated British Ports fined after 600kg bag falls on employee
The port company was sentenced for safety breaches and fined £666,000.
Dynamic storage solutions on show at IntraLogisteX
Interroll will present a comprehensive range of dynamic storage solutions that can save up to 50% space and reduce travel distances by up to 80%. These include pallet live and carton live buffer and order picking solutions.
Kite launches correx sheets
Kite Packaging has added correx sheets to its extensive range.
New UK sales director for Voiteq
Matt Gregory joins Voiteq to lead strategic sales growth.
Multi-beam protection
SICK has launched the deTem Core family of safety light curtains for applications up to SIL3 / PL ‘e’ (Type 4) for surrounding hazardous machinery.
Life-saving advice chart
Signs For Safety has launched a new concept in emergency first aid chart design.
