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.
Mine orders overhead crane
Condra has received an order for a further overhead crane from Kamoto Copper Company, the copper and cobalt mine in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Specialises in bespoke parts
Partwell Group says that its engineers have experience developing components for use in conveyors, machine guards, shadow boards and safety panels in a variety of industries. These include Food & Drink, Health & Safety, Pharmaceutical & Medical, and Transport.
First impressions at Linde World of Material Handling
I am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
Investment in cutting-edge design table
Pressing ahead with ambitious expansion plans for its booming packaging division, Antalis has transformed its bespoke offering with the addition of a new state-of-the-art cutting table at the company’s head office in Coalville.
Holy roller
The sight of a STILL forklift truck in one of the world’s most famous churches still comes as a surprise to many.
Record-breaking deal
North East fork lift truck specialist Permatt has been awarded a record-breaking contract to supply a fleet of new machines to JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the leading supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables owned by the TFKable Group.
Reachstackers supplied to shipping and logistics firm
Kalmar has supplied three new reachstackers to Danish shipping and logistics firm DFDS for use at its Nordic Terminal in Immingham.
New remote control options for hoists and cranes
J D Neuhaus has further enhanced its remote control capabilities.
IT investment to boost customer service
Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has embarked on a series of IT-enabled business process upgrades to improve standards of service and maximise efficiencies, following customer and employee feedback.
Anti-Crush product development
In 2017, WHC’s ACKPad, was one of the FLTA’s “Pick of the Year” products in both the Safety and Innovation categories of its prestigious Annual Awards for Excellence.
Wide range of duties
Belfast-based Countrywide Freight Group, has updated its forklift fleet with new TCM models supplied and supported by dealership W Hall.
Taking storage to another dimension
Gebhardt has enhanced the StoreBiter OLS 3D automated storage and retrieval system – the shuttle no longer only runs through aisles, but also on connecting routes between the aisles.
Safety partnership
Warehouse Partners has secured the exclusive worldwide patent licence to use the Gripple cabling systems for its proprietary RackNets back-of-rack safety system.
Electric forklifts to enhance eco-efficiency
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal with a leading Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
Engineering stores and cost centre management system
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge has developed an engineering stores and cost centre management system.
