Welcome to the January 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News and Happy New Year to all our readers. Our front cover story reveals how the organisers of Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo (IWLEX), the new trade event for the warehousing, materials handling and intralogistics sector, have expressed their gratitude to the sector as they announce their “surprise and delight” that more exhibiting companies have signed up than they were expecting since IWLEX’s launch in October. According to show MD Nairn Foster, IWLEX has exceeded its 2022 revenue target and is way ahead of schedule to fill its floorplan.
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Keeping workers warm in winter, Combat Heating Solutions, Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of energy efficient warm air heating and radiant systems, have introduced a range of Elite Pro Unit Heaters, Models EPU 30-115kW, one of the most effective energy reduction technologies available on the market. The new Elite Pro range of warm air unit heaters now offer even greater energy efficiency combined with quiet operation.
Contributing to a greener planet, CarTakeBack, the largest scrap car recycling network in the UK, and Ecobat Solutions, pioneers in the world of EV battery recycling, announced an official partnership to collaborate in serving the ever- growing need for sustainable recycling of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) have become more and more popular in recent years, with unpredictable fuel prices and changes in work practices hastening the current rate of adoption.
A pioneer was recognised when the vision and driving force behind CHEP’s closed rental pool, that allows companies to share and reuse 375 million pallets, crates and containers in 60 countries – Australian Oliver Richter (1920 – 2014) was acknowledged for developing the circular, sustainable use of pallets in the logistics industry. A non-profit initiative presided by German Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, the Logistics Hall of Fame recognises leading figures who have made outstanding efforts to promote the development of logistics and supply chain management.
In technology news, Kallik, the global leader in label and artwork management (LAM) technology, has announced it has launched a unique mobile-based app for new and existing users of its Veraciti™ label and artwork management (LAM) solution. For the first time, labelling and packaging professionals will be able to manage all stages of the complex label and artwork management process so critical to regulatory compliance, while on a mobile device with a convenient user-friendly app, according to our warehouse I.T. feature.
More environmentally friendly action from Konecranes, which has received an A- rating in CDP’s annual climate program, recognition of its ambitious efforts to make holistic climate disclosures and climate risk and opportunities management a business norm, our lifting gear and cranes feature reports. The rating improved from last year’s B, elevating Konecranes into the Leadership ranking.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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