Logistics and supply chain professionals headed to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in their thousands in September for four days of networking, free seminars, and state-of-the-art intralogistics solutions.
IMHX, the UK’s largest and most comprehensive materials handling event, attracted over 16,000 senior executives from many leading brands in retail and manufacturing, including Amazon, Oliver Bonas, PepsiCo, Aldi, Royal Mail, Matalan, Menzies Distribution, Ocado, Mercedes-Benz, TK Maxx, ASOS, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Selfridges and RS Components.
Debra Wilkins, marketing manager of Kardex Remstar, commented: “Throughout the show the calibre of visitors was very impressive and we had the kind of conversations that are meaningful and matter to us.”
Emma Daniels, head of marketing (Greater Europe) at Swisslog Logistics Automation, said: “We met some great brands who are all keen to engage. IMHX 2019 was a very impressive event.”
John Maguire, MD, Narrow Aisle Ltd, added: “IMHX 2019 was a tremendous success for Narrow Aisle. On the first day of the show we took a significant order and that set the tone for the rest of the week.”
IMHX event director, Rob Fisher, commented: “IMHX is a ‘must-attend’ show for anyone who needs to keep up-to-date with the latest innovations, solutions and insights that are shaping modern intralogistics.
“I am delighted that so many exhibitors have hailed IMHX 2019 as a success – praising the excellent quality of attendees, the high level of engagement and quantity of new leads and orders taken over the four days of the event.”
Featuring over 450 exhibitors – including industry giants such as Dematic, Swisslog, Knapp, Vanderlande, Toyota, Crown, Doosan, JCB, Briggs, Hyster-Yale and many more – the show was the launch pad for some of the most advanced intralogistics solutions ever seen.
For example, IMHX saw the official introduction of Narrow Aisle Ltd’s new Flexi ACiON and Flexi LiTHiON VNA lift truck ranges. With all drive, hydraulic and power-steering functions controlled digitally, the trucks in the Flexi AC iON (lead acid battery-powered) and Flexi LiTHiON (lithium-ion battery-powered) collections are described as a ‘tour de force’ in articulated lift truck drivability and reliability.
Meanwhile, JCB unveiled the second electric-powered machine in its Teletruk range. The JCB 35-22E has a lift capacity of 3.5 tonnes and joins the new JCB 30-19E battery powered model. These new models bring the proven advantages of the unique Teletruk to applications, such as warehouses based close to residential areas where zero emissions and near silent operation are required.
Doosan debuted a number of new products, including the versatile 1,500kg capacity electric pallet truck – the BPSC15E-7 lateral drive, which has a built-in charger, long-life batteries and a compact chassis. Swisslog, presented a suite of innovations based on self-optimising, modular, software-driven and robotic technology.
Conveyor technology expert Interroll showcased a number of innovations and gave a UK premiere to the company’s DC Platform – a solution that comprises a new RollerDrive EC5000 motorised roller, controls and power supplies.
Crown Lift Trucks launched its new ESR 1000 Series reach truck.
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