Despite the challenges of inflation, high energy costs and some lingering supply chain issues after the pandemic, demand for automated logistics systems remains high.
Members of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) continue to deal with high numbers of projects. “With the intralogistics industry needing to boost productivity to deal with the challenges of singles picking and high return rates in e-com distribution,” explains Dave Berridge, AMHSA Secretary, “labour shortages are leading many companies to harness the power of automation, AI and analytics.”
Informative events
With around 60 members, AMHSA is the voice of the UK’s automated logistics industry and provides a programme of training workshops and networking events to facilitate the sharing of best practice. Recently, members benefited from visits to the facilities of Ferdinand Bilstein, automotive parts distributor, and Elmleigh, integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems.
Visit AMHSA at IWLEX
AMHSA is supporting the brand-new IWLEX intralogistics exhibition, which takes place at Telford International Centre on 23 and 24 May. “The team behind this event has considerable logistics industry expertise,” says Dave Berridge, who has been invited to serve on the show’s advisory board. “I’m confident that this event will deliver benefits for exhibitors and visitors alike.” In addition to the association’s stand, AMHSA members attending the event to showcase their solutions include AMH Material Handling, Bowe Group, BS Handling Systems, Daifuku, Dematic, Ferag, Flexi Narrow Aisle, Körber, Logistex, Nerak Wiese, SSI Schäfer and Swisslog.
AGM
The AMHSA AGM will take place on Wednesday 19 April at the association’s base at Harborough Innovation Centre in Market Harborough, following a members’ social event the night before. As well as the usual reports and updates on trends, the AGM will include the election of AMHSA’s new President.
New members
AMHSA recently welcomed four new members: Carrus Solutions Ltd (a specialist returnable transit packaging consultancy), Nedcon (a leading supplier of industrial racking systems), Gavin Material Handling (a significant UK-based manufacturer of automated systems and conveyors) and AGF UK Ltd (a leading manufacturer of mezzanine, racking, shelving and hanging garment solutions).
Apprenticeship programme
AMHSA continues to support its members in recruiting and training the workforce of the future by operating its own four-year apprenticeship programme in association with car manufacturer, Toyota. For information on the benefits of membership, please call Matthew Jones on 01858 414229 or visit the AMHSA website at www.amhsa.co.uk.
Dave Berridge
Secretary
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