Welcome to the November 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. Our front cover story reveals how under the new brand “AntOn by Jungheinrich”, Jungheinrich is starting the sale of cost-effective material handling equipment that is tailored specifically to the requirements of the entry-level segment. The “AntOn by Jungheinrich” product line is being developed as part of a partnership between Jungheinrich and EP Equipment announced by both companies in May 2025. The collaboration combines expert German engineering with flexible, efficient production structures.
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BITO Storage Systems has joined AMHSA (Automated Material Handling Systems Association) – the voice of the automated material handling industry. Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems stands for innovative storage technology as one of the few single service providers in its field, providing racking, shelving, containers, picking and transportation systems for all industries. Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems, says: “I am proud that BITO has become a member of AMHSA as our company plays a vital role in the creation of practical and flexible automated solutions for a variety of applications – from fulfilling omnichannel retail to supplying line-side manufacturing.”
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched Zero Muda, a philosophy which is helping the company’s customers drive operational efficiencies. At its core, Zero Muda is about eliminating all forms of waste in business processes to achieve a state where waste is minimised or eliminated. Removing inefficiencies can take many forms – for example, inventory, waiting, movement of goods, to storage and transportation.
ek robotics GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of AGVs, has found a new owner in NEURA Robotics GmbH. With this acquisition, the long-term future of the renowned company is secured. With NEURA Robotics – a fast-growing high-tech company from Metzingen specialising in cognitive robotics – ek robotics gains a partner that will set the course for the further development of intelligent, autonomous logistics solutions and open up new opportunities for customers, partners, and employees.
Breathe Technologies and leading AutoStore provider StrongPoint are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that will provide retail and e-commerce businesses with a wider choice of intelligent automation and software solutions in the UK and Ireland. The collaboration brings together StrongPoint’s expertise in state-of-the-art cubic robotic automation solutions alongside Breathe Technologies’ expertise in warehouse optimisation and intelligent software integration. The partnership means that Breathe Technologies and StrongPoint in the UK & Ireland will provide a broader range of automation solutions.
United Pallet Network (UPN) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, marking a major milestone in its mission to put sustainability at the core of palletised freight distribution. The certification is the global standard for Environmental Management Systems, proving organisations manage environmental impact responsibly while driving sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations, according to our pallet networks feature.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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