Warehousing part of new £5.5 million facility
FIRE DETECTION firm Hochiki Europe has bought a multi-million-pound facility in Chatham, Kent.
Ground broken at green building scheme
Commercial real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has broken ground at its Sherburn42 development, which will see the creation of 660,000 sq ft of logistics warehousing space in North Yorkshire.
Briggs sees boost in electrification
Briggs Equipment’s customers are investing in electrification, and here the company explains why.
TLA Robotics shines light on innovation
The recent networking event highlighted a number of robotic start-ups that could disrupt logistics, and other industries, in the future.
Retailers seek better warehouse integration
Speaking at The Delivery Conference, Manhattan Associates managing director UKI Craig Summers, told Logistics Matters that software integration was proving key as retailers were rolling out tech and automation in response to greater complexity, skills shortages and other challenges.
Daifuku and ULMA Handling Systems to highlight partnership at LogiMAT
Daifuku, one of the world’s largest material handling system providers, and ULMA Handling Systems, a key partner company, have been working closely together since 1984.
Bakers Basco revs up surveillance capabilities
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution, has ramped up its tech capabilities with body worn video cameras to improve its equipment tracking surveillance to catch unlawful abusers.
AutoStore shows flexibility to ‘Boozt’ Peak operations
Boozt expanded its AutoStore system for the fourth time to meet increasing demands for the latest Peak.
Traka solutions on show
TRAKA IS attending IntraLogisteX to present its intelligent locker systems together with essential asset management solutions.
Racksack mini bags new product award
THE RACKSACK mini from Beaverswood was named New Product of the Year 2022 in the Best Business Awards.
Are you sitting safely?
CHECK WHETHER the provider responsible for the Thorough Examination (LOLER) for your forklift or warehouse trucks includes inspecting the operator’s seat.
Shorter delivery times for iwis accumulation chains
INVESTMENT IN automation leads to more efficient production at the Munich-based chain manufacturer.
Palletising partnership provides food for thought
Ever-tougher customer demands are driving an exciting new partnership between Swedish palletising product leader InterSystem and LAC Logistics Automation, a fast-growing integrator who will bring InterSystem’s palletising products to the UK market.
GXO to use AI to boost site security
THE 3PL is expanding its technology partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD).
Employee wellbeing: proactive support for better productivity
The UK loses around 131 million working days a year because of ill health*, but faced with backlogs in the NHS, and the rising cost of living, what can logistics businesses do to help workers struggling with physical, mental or financial health and wellbeing? David McCormack, CEO of HIVE360, investigates.
Effective storage of heavy coils
For the storage of coils weighing up to 5 tonnes, the Hungarian company Invesztál installed a 19.9m long pallet rack from OHRA.
Hörmann Series 60 high speed industrial doors
THE SERIES 60 high-speed industrial sectional door from Hörmann UK, has been designed and developed to provide quality construction, high security, and easy installation.
Van loading ramp solution Googled
WHEN FACILITIES specialist Dennis Security needed to find a van ramp to install at a customer’s warehouse, the company found the solution – provided by Thorworld Industries – was just a Google search away.
Stretch trousers work hard
THE NEWEST Work Trousers for men and women from Snickers Workwear are made from the long-lasting, innovative Sorona performance fabric and CORDURA for long-lasting comfort, functionality and sustainability.
Ergonomic knee protection
SNICKERS WORKWEAR’S Kneeguard is a world-leading, fully certified, trademarked system for knee protection against kneeling injuries and everyday knocks at work.
