Welcome to the September 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. Our front cover story reveals how as the UK’s leading manufacturer of storage, Whittan is well equipped to support every sector across the UK and Europe with a family of trusted brands: Link51, Apex, Polypal UK, Polypal Europe, HiStore, LinkLockers, Probe and LinBins. As a Full Manufacturing SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association) Member Whittan’s products are submitted to independent product assessments, guaranteeing they have been designed by a structural engineer to meet SEMA Codes and that system rigidity is calculated to meet precise criteria under specified conditions.
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It may seem obvious that switching from plastic packaging to a paper-based alternative is a quick way to increase your operation’s sustainability, but changing to greener packing alternatives might also be a cost-effective choice, according to Allpack. By swapping conventional cartons for returnable, resealable alternatives, your business can reduce its spend on ancillary items like tape and sealers whilst increasing productivity and optimising workflows for packers.
Children’s merchandise brand Childrensalon selected Swisslog’s AutoStore solution for their facility in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Swisslog’s AutoStore offers maximum storage density and order picking, while providing flexibility and scalability for the warehouse of a dynamic and rapidly changing business.
D&D Transport based at Langley Mill in Nottingham, part of the Palletways network, belonging to Imperial Logistics (Imperial), has been recruited by Trouw Nutrition GB to handle deliveries of animal and pet feed across the country, according to our pallet networks feature. D&D Transport expects to transport a minimum of three full trailer loads or 75,000 tonnes per day. D&D Transport is one of over 120 independent transport providers that are part of Palletways UK network.
Brett Martin is set to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings around the world with a new Polycarbonate glazing product largely based on bio-circular attributed material such as used cooking oil, produced in a ISCC Plus certified mass balanced approach. Called Marlon BioPlus, the new sheet offers a major carbon footprint reduction by cutting the use of fossil-based material by 70%. This raw material delivers an 84% decrease in carbon emissions, our buildings facilities feature reports.
BID Group Ltd recently supplied and installed Klimate High Speed Doors for a client which then led to an order for a new security barrier, boundary gate and they now have a loading bay project in the pipeline. Service contracts are also available from BID Group to ensure a regular programme of servicing for all its equipment, to ensure any potential problems are highlighted at an early stage and prevent breakdowns leading to costly operational downtime, says our loading bay feature.
Enjoy reading the issue
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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