3PL revamps linemarking
A SPECIALIST 3PL appointed Inotec to undertake a major linemarking project at its 180,000 sq ft Birmingham based warehouse at Midpoint Way, Minworth.
Plastic boxes as delivery solutions
PLASTIC PALLETS and boxes can be used to offer retailers and parcel delivery providers a solution to make processes more efficient while minimising their impact on the environment.
‘Second life’ forklift fleet first choice
CK Food Stores – the largest independent food retailer in South West Wales – has upgraded the material handling equipment at its Llanelli warehouse and distribution centre with the acquisition of a fleet of refurbished powered pallet trucks from the extensive range of Approved Used forklifts available from Toyota Material Handling UK.
Green returnable mailing bags
KITE PACKAGING has launched returnable mailing bags with 30% recycled content. The lightweight and compact construction conserves vehicle space, enabling more packages to be transported per truck, minimising the overall carbon footprint.
Excess is the enemy
ECOMMERCE PACKAGING must change to meet COP26 objectives, explains Jo Bradley, and says eliminating excess packaging is a measure companies can quickly implement.
Air bubble substitute
STOROPACK HAS released an eco-friendly substitute for traditional bubble cushioning in its range. PAPERbubble uses paper in combination with air.
British Land investment boosts urban logistics portfolio to £1bn+
THE LEADING UK property owner acquired a 12.5 acre site in North West London for £157m.
Acquisition for Briggs Equipment
BRIGGS EQUIPMENT has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platform Hire Limited, one of Ireland’s leading powered access hire companies.
Free nestable plastic pallet samples
UNTIL THE end of February, Goplasticpallets.com is offering mainland UK limited companies and PLCs the opportunity to try two of its new Cabka-IPS nestable plastic pallets free of charge.
Large consignment sells quickly
HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK, one of the UK’s leading importers of EP materials handling equipment, has recently taken delivery of over 30 trucks with a combined value of £500,000.
Going wireless
ONE OF Stertil Koni’s long-standing distributors, CCS Garage Equipment, has supplied 30 wireless mobile column vehicle lifts to Biffa Waste Services for use at various locations throughout Cornwall.
Doors drive for energy efficiency
GLASGOW’S COP26 conference did much to remind us of the issue of Climate Change. However well-intentioned the debate, it was followed by a real, live, reminder that the Earth is very much on the edge with dramatic storms, flooding, forest fires, continuing rising sea levels and melting ice caps.
Fast boost for storage hub
AS ONE of the leading network communications suppliers to millions of homes and businesses across the UK, Avonline Networks approached Spaciotempo when they needed extra space at one of their main storage hubs in Bristol.
Gap reduces operator strain
THE RETAILER has rolled out wearable scanners from Proglove in a bid to boost operator comfort and enhance safety.
Safety first for warehouse automation
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine operate smoothly and safely within the warehouse environment.
Help with blind spots
RFID CAN assist forklift drivers at times of restricted visibility, and reduce the occurrence of collisions, says Emily Hardy.
PPE regs presented to parliament
THE PERSONAL Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (the PPER 2022) were laid before Parliament on 10 January 2022.
Chemical emergency unreadiness concern
CRISIS PREPARATION and management standards are falling short in almost a third of businesses as a new report reveals internal teams worry their organisations are not prepared for a global chemical emergency as part of future risk management.
Cold weather working
CONTINUOUS WORK in cold weather produces body heat and sweat. But when your rate of work slows, the sweat cools and you’ll start to feel cold and damp.
Hi-tech safety boots
WITH A focus on comfort and S3 safety, Solid Gear’s new and athletic-looking Prime GTX boots are said to be the most comfortable and robust footwear you can get for the winter.
