Welcome to the August 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story, you can read how IMHX is excited to welcome everyone back to the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 September. The event will include the Future Zone, an immersive experience that offers you a dynamic blend of physical and digital exhibits, expert presentations and cutting-edge analysis. You can register now to attend at www.imhx.net An international plastics company is automating its internal transport processes at its German site with a customised solution from ek robotics. The aim is to create an uninterrupted, fully automated connection between the production area and a newly built logistics centre – reliably and regardless of weather conditions. The solution is a specially developed vehicle model from the OUT MOVE series, outdoor AGVs which were specifically designed for use in demanding conditions.
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Efficiency and innovation are at the heart of Rapid Logistics’ new state-of-the-art distribution centre at Schiphol Trade Park and TRILUX has played a key role in bringing that vision to life. Working alongside project partners, TRILUX delivered a complete lighting solution designed to maximise performance, comfort, and energy efficiency across the 26,000 m² facility. The distribution hub comprises 19,923 m² of warehouse space, 3,428 m² of office area, 3,220 m² of mezzanine floor, and an integrated parking facility.
Irish-based manufacturer Combilift, a global leader in multi-directional and customised handling solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025 for its Combi-CB70E, high-capacity, electric-powered multidirectional forklift, developed to meet the needs of heavy-duty, long-load handling in more sustainable ways. The Red Dot Award, one of the most internationally renowned design competitions, recognises excellence in design quality and innovation, and is no stranger to Combilift’s exceptional vision to shaping the future of the Commercial Vehicles Industry, according to our forklift trucks feature.
Areas where better floor signage makes an immediate impact include forklift truck routes, crossings and corners, emergency exit routes and maintenance and inspection areas, says Beaverswood. Warehouse operators should consider durable floor signs, colour-coded line marking tape, glow-in-the-dark or anti-slip options and floor-mounted frames to highlight locations or hazards. The goal is to make safety easy to understand at a glance, our warehouse flooring feature reports.
DFT has introduced a revolutionary modular Push Tray Sorter that transforms automated sorting by emphasising standardisation, flexibility, and speed. This innovative design aims to meet market demands for rapid deployment, cost efficiency and reliable performance in dynamic logistics environments. The core idea is to develop a product that can be quickly configured, installed, and maintained, reducing project lead times and operational risks, says our conveying and sortation feature.
Enjoy reading the issue
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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