Welcome to the December 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. The UK-wide adoption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the run up to the already hectic Christmas period has put enormous added pressure on the logistics sector. L-A-C Logistics Automation has a wealth of experience designing and delivering intelligent automation systems that significantly enhance warehouse operations. High-density and versatile Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, such as HUBMASTER’s stacker crane designed to increase storage density and accelerate operations across storage, put-away and retrieval, provide the necessary agility to manage Black Friday and Christmas order challenges.

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Exporta are delighted to announce the innovative new MaxxRack system is now available in the UK and Ireland. MaxxRack is a compact and versatile storage solution crafted from high quality galvanised steel. It is designed to safely and efficiently stack even the most challenging goods, enhancing warehouse safety and efficiency.

Planning permission has been granted for a further phase of development at Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead as a result of collaboration between leading owner, developer and investor of logistics property, Prologis UK and Dacorum Borough Council. The next wave of development will see five new units being built within Maylands Business Park, which is already home to a number of businesses, including Hermes and Vitabiotics.

Macfarlane Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double wall “stock box” range in its most sustainable offering yet. With 55% of consumers in its own 2023 Unboxing Survey now demanding that retailers focus on using recycled packaging materials that can be reused or recycled, the move is designed to help Macfarlane’s customers to meet that consumer demand.

A groundbreaking addition to Combilift’s portfolio is the Combi-AGT Autonomous Guided Forklift Truck. This cutting-edge forklift truck is engineered to revolutionise the way long loads are handled in narrow aisles. The Combi-AGT combines advanced autonomous technology with a focus on productivity and safety, our fork lift trucks feature reports.

Plastic Mouldings Northern Ltd (PMN) was delighted to have marked its 21st business anniversary with the announcement of two new recruits to its experienced senior management team. The firm was established in 2002 by business partners Freddy Bourdais and Mark Rigg and has grown year on year ever since inception, moulding an expansive customer base which stretches from the North East to as far afield as Australia.

Grace Collingwood joins the team as Internal Sales Co-ordinator, with Lewis Rigg as CAD/CAM Engineer, says our pallets and containers feature.

We wish all our readers a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Enjoy reading the issue.

James Surridge

Publishing Editor

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