Safer automation with sensors
Sensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
Making the grade
Lift Turn Move, based in Wirral, has shown a commitment to training the future generation and can confirm that two of its apprentices Charmaine and Josh have now joined LTM as full time staff members.
Thermally insulated doors
With a (possibly) hot summer ahead, Cooks Industrial Doors has advice for those who own a warehouse that stores fresh produce.
Kuehne + Nagel launches KN SwiftLOG digital platform for e-fulfilment centres
The global warehouse management system is powered by JDA Warehouse Management.
Handling bars of material
This Clamp Attachment from Packline is used in factory, warehouse and production environments to lift and transport various items including bars of material.
Chipboard manufacturer replaces diesel powered trucks with lithium-ion models
Kalmar has concluded a deal with a Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by lithium-ion batteries.
GMB to take legal action against three Amazon delivery companies
GMB, the union for gig economy workers, will announce legal action against three Amazon delivery companies on the charge of bogus self-employment.
Lighting firm improves warehouse efficiency
Logistex has installed its innovative warehouse management system, LWS Reflex, at Ansell Lighting’s warehouse operations at Warrington and Belfast.
Screw jacks handle heavy loads
The Pfaff-silberblau SHE-series worm gear screw jacks from Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products, Kissing, ensure reliable operation in the latest pavers of the global mechanical engineering company Linnhoff & Henne.
Medical devices firm invests in automation
The independent American developer, manufacturer and seller of medical devices Hollister was forced to expand its logistics capability as a result of success.
Free up warehouse space
Easypack spends a lot of time in a lot of different warehouses and says it is astonishing to see the amount of valuable warehouse space that is taken up with roll after roll of bubble wrap or bags polystyrene chips.
AGM power solutions on show
Trojan Battery, Co. LLC showcased its advanced deep-cycle Reliant AGM batteries at Interclean Amsterdam 2018 (15-18 May, RAI).
Wireless lighting controls
UK lighting controls manufacturer Danlers has launched an extensive range of wireless lighting controls based on Qualified Bluetooth Mesh empowered by SILVAIR Lighting Firmware.
New catalogue
Beaverswood, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of labelling and identification products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new catalogue.
Reducing single use packaging pollution
With companies and their customers realising the damage of plastic waste and Greenpeace announcing that every minute a truck load of plastic enters our oceans, supply chains are beginning to switch out single use packaging for reusable transit packaging (RTP).
Jungheinrich UK hosts Logistics Systems Open Day
Jungheinrich UK has hosted its first Logistics Systems Open Day, discussing the foundations for tomorrow’s workforce in the logistics sector and addressing the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 with demonstrations of its range of integrated solutions.
Twisting pasta to floor level
A world leading pasta maker from Italy wanted to maximise its line efficiency and bring two separate product streams down to the next part of the line.
