Engine manufacturer replaces highly manual operation
Andrews Automation was invited to offer a solution to a highly manual operation involving parts bins return to suppliers.
Stacker range delivers versatility
The iconic electric stacker range from Pramac is said to deliver powerful and reliable materials handling solutions for light to heavy duty warehouse cycles.
The ‘All-in-One’ compact storage and picking solution
Virtually every company storing small parts faces running out of storage space.
Ensuring optimal handling safety
Contact Attachments designs and manufactures an extensive range of forklift jibs from its base in Mid Wales, helping customers to handle long and/or awkward loads through providing additional reach to their existing equipment. The jibs also support users in effectively lifting loads which are unable to be palletised.
Home electronics giant builds automated DC
Interdiscount turned to automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics for the project at its Swiss headquarters.
Europe-wide tracking technology
Pall-Ex has boosted its long-standing pan-European vision with significant investment in sector-first software that will transform intercontinental palletised haulage and accelerate its International growth strategy.
Avoid grinding and save cash
Jolt-free reach trucks from Linde mean less-flat floors can be tolerated.
Extension agreed
3PL Aspray24, which makes around 15,000 consignment deliveries a day for clients, has agreed a three-year extension on the lease for its 30,000 sq ft warehouse on the Green Lane Industrial Estate, Featherstone, West Yorkshire.
Digital warehouse of the future
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in the futuristic facility in the East Midlands.
QR codes supported
This fully integrated thermal barcode printer and validator could save businesses thousands of pounds in non-compliance fines, says Printronix.
Blickle extends range of truck locks
The wheel and castor specialist has extended its range of truck locks with the FF100-1 and FF 125-1.
Going the extra mile
The migration of a hazardous substance into foodstuff is the main safety concern for food contact materials (FCMs).
Pharma packaging gong won
Kite has won Packaging Distributor of the Year in the GHP Pharma Packaging & Manufacturing Awards 2018 for the second year running.
Industrial door keeps medical device manufacturer moving
Crawley-based Elekta replaced a 20-plus year-old roller shutter door that was beyond repair, with a Sprint Run door from sara LBS.
Drives for pallet conveyor technology
Nord DriveSystems supplies economical drive solutions with a high overload capacity for the special requirements of pallet conveyor technology.
Haulier recognised by DVSA scheme
Newtownabbey-based Montgomery Transport Group, one of the largest privately-owned transport companies in the UK, has demonstrated its commitment to road and driver safety by becoming the first business of its kind in Northern Ireland to be accredited for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme.
Customised RMGs
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation.
Meachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
Intelligent lighting system
After a successful initial pilot phase at the Lille Europe site in Lesquin, Geodis has outfitted its Distribution & Express platform in Rennes, France with LED lighting and connected sensors.
Rulmeca extend power range of compact 80LS asynchronous motorised drum
Rulmeca has increased the nominal output performance of its 80LS drum motors within an 81.5mm diameter roller, from a maximum of 120 watts to a maximum of 160 watts.
