Robotics firm joins Italian show
HAI ROBOTICS will for the first time showcase its autonomous case-handling robot (ACR) systems in Italy, at the upcoming Intralogistica Italia 2022 from May 3-6, in Fiera Milano, Rho.
Co-op awards contract extension
WINCANTON HAS secured a two-year contract extension to support a Co-op distribution centre.
New MD appointed at MiTek Mezzanine Systems
SUCCESSION PLAN sees Scott Chambers hand the baton to Matt Loveday at the UK’s leading mezzanine company.
Online retailer invests over 40 million euros in automation
THE INVESTMENT represents one of the biggest installations of an AutoStore system in Europe, covering approximately 8,000 sq m and will be operated by more than 400 robots.
Multi-site capabilities a factor
ORGANIC BABY product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has selected SnapFulfil WMS for the efficiency and process automation gains required to drive the business forward.
Complex omnichannel business all knitted together by Snap Fulfil WMS
UK MARKET leader in hand knitting yarns, The DMC Group, has implemented a cloud-based warehouse management system, SnapFulfil, into its UK operation as part of a five year contract with the WMS innovator.
AMR cross-docking for grocers
THE NEW solution from Geek+ Robotics is said to support an increases number of stores from each cross-docking terminal by more than doubling throughput.
Addverb Technologies appoints Pieter Feenstra
FEENSTRA HAS been appointed to CEO for the EMEA region for the robotics company that delivers both fixed and flexible automation.
Antalis buys eComm specialist
THE FIRM has signed an agreement to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany, a packaging solutions provider specialising in eComm.
Planning consent for unit at Prologis Park Midpoint
DETAILED PLANNING consent has been granted for the construction of a new Grade A logistics facility at Prologis Park Midpoint in Minworth, on the outskirts of Birmingham.
The Archies attracts record levels of support
EVENT ORGANISERS overwhelmed by sponsor sign-ups… small number of sponsorship opportunities remain.
Survey sees automation as business critical
AN INDUSTRY survey from Guidance Automation found 73% of those surveyed believed automation to be business critical moving forward.
Port storage boosted by Maritime
MARITIME TRANSPORT has established a long-term agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) to operate a six-acre loaded container storage facility at the Port of Ipswich.
Majestic Wine selects 3PL for eComm orders
GXO LOGISTICS will handle logistics for all retail and eCommerce orders from UK and Ireland for Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer.
Caljan buys PHS for auto-unloading
CONTINUING ITS growth, Caljan has acquired 100% of PHS Logistiktechnik, a company specialising in the automated unloading of parcels.
BCMPA at pharma show
THE BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is showcasing the increasingly crucial relationship between third party CMOs and their clients at this year’s Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition, which takes place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry on the 26th and 27th April.
Cope with cardboard shortages
RIGHT SIZE packaging technology allows companies to create an environmentally sustainable packaging solution while cutting their cardboard consumption by at least 25%, says Ribble Packaging.
RoSPA Gold award for logistics firm
HOWARD TENENS Logistics has received a RoSPA Gold award, an internationally recognised achievement, for demonstrating high health and safety standards.
Swisslog hosts webinar to support emerging micro-fulfillment industry
AS MORE grocers get real-world experience operating micro-fulfillment centers, new e-grocery fulfillment best practices are emerging, and more sophisticated approaches are being adopted that enable levels of productivity and speed that weren’t possible several years ago.
Toyota buys intralogistics software firm Viastore
THE DEAL is the latest acquisition by Toyota to diversify from its traditional strength in forklifts by integrating automated logistics and warehouse software brands.
