Welcome to the July 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story, you can read how AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution is the latest groundbreaking technology, and together with Swisslog’s integration expertise, it is transforming the industry by offering unparalleled efficiency and flexibility. Swisslog, with its decades of experience in automation and logistics, plays a crucial role in delivering the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution into its customers’ operations.
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Pickerings Lifts has been announced as the winner of PlatformSupermarket.com’s launch competition, securing a Dingli 0807PA oil-free 19ft scissor lift on a 3-year contract hire. The prize-winning platform will be based at the company’s head office, where it will play a key role in training the next generation of lift and loading system engineers. The winning entry was submitted by Dennis Cook, who officially accepted the machine along with Haydn Allen and Simon Parton.
The transformation of Jungheinrich UK’s Milton Keynes HQ is complete and, consistent with the company’s ‘Environmentality’ approach to its materials handling equipment, it’s a building designed with productivity, wellbeing and sustainability at its core. Constructed to the same 3,500 square metre footprint of the original building (and reusing its concrete base slab and steel frame structure), the new HQ incorporates a wealth of technology and tools to drive sustainability. A 267kWp (at maximum power) solar array will produce 253,000 kw hours of energy pa.
From low-rise shelving to mobile shelving, Anco has a solution to suit every space and every budget. Designed for exceptional strength and rigidity, TS Longspan Shelving features a unique upright claw fit and heavy-duty “Z profile” beam. Engineered for strength and quick assembly, Heavy Rivet Racking supports up to 600kg per shelf for industrial applications, according to our storage solutions feature.
The TurboLux range from Hörmann UK represents a new generation of high-speed spiral doors engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern logistics and warehousing facilities. Purpose-built for high-traffic environments, TurboLux doors deliver industry-leading performance, combined with record-breaking speeds, maximum transparency, and long-term operational durability. Recently verified by the Record Institute of Germany (RID), the doors achieve exceptional opening speeds of up to 4 metres per second, with a closing speed of 1 metre per second – setting a new standard in the sector, says our doors & curtains feature.
Compared to traditional warehouse order picking processes using paper or barcode scanning, a voice-directed picking system creates a hands-free, heads-up user workflow. Depending on your process (e.g., full case picking from pallets vs. piece picking from flow racks), productivity gains may range from 10-120%. Lucas customers have achieved average picking productivity gains of 36%, our order picking feature reveals.
Enjoy reading the issue
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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