Lifting jack contract for Heathrow
MECHAN HAS secured a contract to supply its lifting jacks to London’s Heathrow Airport.
Be part of the biggest night of the year
SCHEDULED FOR Saturday 15th October at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, The Archies is set to be the highlight of the material handling calendar.
NORD sets sights on growth
DRIVE SPECIALIST Nord DriveSystems reported an 18% increase in sales year-on-year in 2021. The firm says the growth was powered by new products and investments, and it is seeking to continue the trend this year.
Key driver for parcel hubs
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS drive solutions are proving important for parcel distribution centres. The drives bring in line the two major factors – energy efficiency and version reduction – and thus ensure a significantly increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Large double-crossing switches
AVANCON PRESENTS what it says is a much more economical way to cross boxes from conveyor to conveyor.
CKF boosts partnership with Intralox
AS A result of the strengthened relationship, CKF Systems has been awarded a licence to manufacture Intralox ARB technology. This is a recognition of the in-house expertise and knowledge of the team in the CKF facility in Gloucester.
Survey: Homeware firms lagging on sustainability
A SURVEY of business leaders across the grocery and homeware industries, found that nearly half of homeware organisations surveyed (40%) do not have a sustainability strategy in place at all, comparing unfavourably to the grocery industry, where 80% of businesses report having an environmental plan.
Ag tech firm opens 14 DCs with remotely installed WMS
A LEADING online farmer-to-farmer and Ag tech company has been able to fast-track its expansion plans thanks to a tailored ‘Self Implementation’ programme from WMS provider, SnapFulfil, that enables customers to onboard the solution themselves.
Fully automated smart factory goes live
LED DISPLAY manufacturing giant Unilumin has launched a fully automated smart factory where the whole logistics process, from raw material receiving, quality inspection, warehousing, discharging, production, to finished product warehousing and distribution will be powered by automated robots.
Siemens-led partnership launches AGVs
SIEMENS HAS partnered with with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce AGVs to meet growing demand across industries.
New fleet of delivery lorries
KITE PACKAGING has introduced eight new delivery vehicles in order to continue its rapid levels of growth.
Big investment in fully electric trucks
VOLTA TRUCKS confirms €230 million of Series C funding as it prepares the full-electric Volta Zero for production.
STILL launches AMR models
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer has released three versions of its ACH series.
Pipe handling attachment saves time
FOR OVER 50 years Maddington Concrete has manufactured precast concrete products, in Western Australia.
Hyster adds battery options
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer is giving customers more ways to select the best battery technology for their application with Sunlight Group lithium-ion batteries now an option for selected Hyster forklifts and warehouse trucks.
Cloud management for forklift charging
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES has launched the Motion+ Fleet software solution to provide a web-based fleet management solution for forklift batteries and chargers.
Key appointments to drive growth for Rack Group
INDUSTRIAL RACKING services specialist Rack Group has appointed two senior executives as it continues to invest in strategic growth across UK and international operations.
Dairy delivery firm takes Swindon unit
DAIRY DELIVERY company The Modern Milkman has signed up for an 8,000 sq ft letting at Logicor’s Hillmead Industrial Estate, a well-established industrial and distribution location in North West Swindon.
Lifting in hygiene critical works
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist Konecranes has upgraded and relaunched its popular range of belt hoists.
Chemicals firm installs modular dock
LOADING AND unloading specialists, Thorworld Industries, has supported a leading chemicals specialist with the installation of a new modular dock, to support employees and business operations at its Cheshire site.
