Headline News

Briggs secures Royal Mail Group contract
Briggs Equipment is set to become the national supplier of materials handling equipment to the Royal Mail Group after securing a new, multi-million pound, contract. The leading service provider and ...

Industry News

Briggs wins prestigious award for commitment to apprentices
Briggs Equipment, a leading service and forklift supplier, has won a prestigious industry award for its commitment to developing the next generation of engineers. The Cannock-based company was recognised at ...

Toyota Material Handling named as EU_OSHA official partner
Building on the success of the EU_OSHA Safe Maintenance Campaign in 2010 and 2011 Toyota Material Handling extend their relationship with EU-OSHA as elected sponsor of the new campaign ‘Working ...

SSI Schaefer sponsor 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
SSI Schaefer, the official partner of Volkswagen Motorsport, is proud to support the 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup, consisting of eight races between April and October. The UK leg of the ...

Saluting the best of the UK’s logistics industry
Companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were rewarded for excellence at UKWA’s Annual Awards for Warehousing 2012 ceremony, which was held recently at London’s ...

One million pounds security investment at Business Park cuts crime rate to zero
A one million pound investment in security and a local community partnership has paid dividends for Onward Holdings, after Langthwaite Business Park in South Kirby, West Yorkshire was officially recognised ...

FHG IPP Logipal wins new contract with Calypso Soft Drinks
FHG IPP Logipal, the UK & Ireland’s second largest pooling supplier and leading high quality pallet pooling specialist, has won a new contract with Calypso Soft Drinks to supply the ...

New report reveals growth in UK’s logistics ‘Golden Triangle’
Key economic sector sees 10% growth in last year, but infrastructure and image improvements are key for continued success. A new report published reveals growth in the UK’s logistics ‘Golden ...

CV shame!
Many of you may have read about an executive of Yahoo who resigned over an untruthful CV. The event resulted from a dissatisfied shareholder discovering that the executive did not ...

Goplasticpallets.com secures sole UK distribution of HyRack®
Goplasticpallets.com has gained sole UK distribution rights of the popular HyRack® pallet following Belgian pallet manufacturer IPS’ acquisition of the moulds and machinery from DS Smith Kaysersberg in France. Well ...

Why are Pallet racking safety inspections essential?
Pallet racking safety inspections are essential to the safe day to day running of any warehouse. The frequency of these inspections is determined by risk assessments and the levels of ...

After a long career in the print industry...
After a long career in the Print Industry, Steve Jarvis has just relocated back from Chicago USA, to join NEV Storage Equipment Ltd., as their Sales & Marketing Manager. Steve ...

Nedpack supplies vertical conveyor for innovative overhead conveyor system
More and more machine manufacturers are discovering the benefits of the Prorunner mk5 and integrating the Nedpack vertical conveyor into their own systems. An example is the German company Dürselen ...

Local firm pioneering sustainable fishing receives national acclaim
Family-run firm, Kernowsashimi, was featured in the hit BBC show which looked at how partner and fisherman Chris Bean had introduced a number of sustainable techniques to reduce wastage and ...

Briggs drives service levels with launch of new training academy
Customers of Briggs Equipment, one of the UK’s leading materials handling providers, can look forward to an even higher standard of service following the launch of a Learning and Development ...

New build property shortage will add to supply chain costs
The lack of speculative industrial property development in recent years has resulted in an acute shortage of good quality, affordable warehouse and distribution space. This paucity of decent facilities in ...

SSI Schaefer news from Dubai
SSI Schaefer has built a new 5000m2 regional Head Office and Distribution Centre in Dubai World Centre (DWC) taking full advantage of the efficient aviation and logistics infrastructure in Dubai. ...

Totally logistics expands to the North and South
Two exciting logistics shows are taking place later this year in the North and South of England. Aimed at those seeking the latest advances in materials handling, software and distribution ...

Products

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - BIL Group
The Baz-Roll International (BIL) Group offers a single source manufacturing service covering all aspects of castors, solid and pneumatic wheels and materials/product handling equipment. It is committed to delivering quality, ...

Transdek provides cracking solution for Manton Eggs
Transdek, the award winning lifting equipment specialist, has successfully designed, engineered and installed a unique loading solution for one of the UK’s largest egg processing companies, Manton Eggs. The entire ...

Revitalising the tired underfoot
It is estimated that half the UK workforce spends four or more hours standing or walking as part of their job. This embraces everyone from service and counter staff through ...

CFT Services improves working environment for employees with Zehnder Clean Air Solutions
Nationwide pallet distribution provider CFT Services installs Zehnder Clean Air Solutions as part of their on-going commitment to raising standards for their customers and employees. Servicing a wide range of ...

Testo 108 makes reliable temperature measurement easy
Whether in food production, storage, retail or restaurants, the ease-of-use of the Testo 108 makes reliable temperature measurement easy. In the food sector, precise temperature measurements are essential to check ...

New catalogue facilitates customer product understanding and selection
Industrial safety specialist Castell (www.castell.com) Castell has launched a 72-page product catalogue for its main product range of trapped key interlocks, which are typically used with machine guarding and in ...

Demag Cranes launches Gottwald Model 2 Harbour Crane
Versatile handling for smaller terminals in maritime and river ports Individual solutions for bulk handling applications Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes, has launched its new Model ...

New indicator range first with high visibility display technology to reduce operator error
Avery Weigh-Tronix’s new range of ZM series weighing indicators are the first in the scale industry to use the highly visible display screen technology to make operation simpler and more ...

No more nightmare night door
A quiet revolution had been occurring for the last two and a half years – one that could revolutionise cold rooms across the land. A Green Door™, like that shown ...

Label validation stops errors entering the supply chain
A validation system that checks product, case and pallet labels back against the original works order, eliminating risk of human error and goods with incorrect or illegible labelling entering the ...

“The i-Liner” CSi’s new and improved sustainable conveyor
CSi has designed a new slat conveyor line for boxes, crates and packs. The modular design based on the cradle-to-cradle principle comprises a reduced number of components that are all ...

Motorway site safety is assured thanks to Loadsafe platforms
Site deliveries at the new Cobham services on the M25 have been made far easier and safer thanks to the new water ballasted platform from Loadsafe. Designed primarily to ensure ...

Logistics News

Worcester City Council turns to Quartix vehicle tracking to cut costs
Worcester City Council, faced with unprecedented financial challenges, has turned to Quartix vehicle tracking to help manage its transport costs and improve efficiency. Darrell Pulver, procurement manager, says the results ...

Changing the dynamics of moving goods on hangers (GOH)
Tens of millions of items of clothing are exported each year from Asia to Europe and retailers and logistics partners continually struggle against the spiralling costs and inflexibility of the ...

Codeway joins Logistics Technology Alliance
Labelling and Tracking specialists Codeway are the latest organisation to join the Logistics Technology Alliance. The Logistics Technology Alliance (LTA) has been formed to provide the perfect marriage of logistics ...

Acumen Automotive Logistics switch to night deliveries of London Taxis during Olympics
Acumen Automotive Logistics Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Acumen Logistics Group, has agreed with LTI Vehicles, manufacturer of the ‘iconic’ London Taxi, to make night deliveries to the ...

Warehouse I.T.

WAREHOUSE I.T. - Is your WMS failing you?
A good warehouse management system (WMS) is the glue that holds together diverse operational functions seamlessly to drive efficiency but some glues are not so sticky as they should be ...

No hesitation for Stop Start Transport: 3PL Plumbing and heating specialist adopts DeltaWMS warehouse performance technology
Plumbing and heating specialist Stop Start Transport, a third party logistics (3PL) storage and distribution company whose customers include Worcester Bosch and radiator manufacturer Kudox, has installed the DeltaWMS warehouse performance system. Headquartered in...

Bullet Express turn to Smart Telematics to enhance driver performance
Bullet Express, one of the UK’s leading logistics specialists, has invested in Smart Telematics from Navman Wireless to help promote efficient and safe driver behaviour across its fleet of 36 vehicles. Bullet Express, famed...

Be wary the untrained voice by Ronan Clinton, CEO Heavey RF Group
Proven financial and productivity gains have been firmly driving the supply chain logistics industry down the path of adopting Voice Directed Solutions for many years now. It is, after all, the most natural and...

RAM Mount UK - Mount anything, anywhere
Introducing the most intuitive and versatile mobile mounting systems on the market; the RAM X-Grip™ range breeds a new dimension in quick, easy and reliable mounting solutions. Designed with a one-pinch adjustment system for...

Spicers invests in better customer service with Infor
Infor10 Demand Planning to Help Improve Order Fill and Stock Availability Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced that office supplies distributor Spicers will deploy Infor10...

Gleeson Group signs €250,000 voice technology deal with Heavey RF Group
Gleeson Group, Ireland’s leading supplier and distributor of beverage products, has signed a €250,000 contract with international mobile technology solutions provider Heavey RF Group to deploy advanced voice warehouse solution technology across its distribution...

Transmon Engineering to exhibit new iTEch range at IMHX 2013
IMHX 2013 is fast approaching and Transmon Engineering is gearing up to show off a new range of products at the International Materials Handling Exhibition, on stand number 19J115, in hall 19 of Birmingham’s...

Belgravium Ltd win contract to upgrade picking operations at Express Gifts
Belgravium Ltd, the designer and supplier of computing solutions and services to the warehouse & logistics market, secures upgrade contract with leading online and home catalogue shopping company, Express Gifts. The contract, which involves...

Honeywell Scanning & Mobility brings together distributors, ISVS, and integrators to collaborate for success at EMEA Partner Event 2012
Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has announced the successful completion of its Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Partner Event 2012, a three-day conference with Honeywell Scanning & Mobility (HSM) executives and key industry partners aimed at…

Flooring

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ROCOL Site Safety Systems
ROCOL Site Safety Systems is a leading provider of premier quality line marking solutions for industry to make workplaces and public areas safe, embracing paint, anti slip and traffic management. ...

Storage Solutions

STORAGE SOLUTIONS - Carbon concerns should influence racking choice
Racking and shelving may seem the most prosaic part of any warehouse but if not chosen well it could cost far more to run a warehouse than is necessary. This is particularly so with energy-hungry cold stores, which are also much more costly to build than conventional...

Finding the perfect match - Racking Systems and Forklifts
Jason Thomas, Rapid Racking’s Design Team Leader, planned a Narrow Aisle Racking system for Musical Instrument distributor, Normans Musical Instruments in earlier in March. The project required careful consideration and intricate planning to ensure the solution...

Meeting Expect’s expectations
Established in 1988 as Pennine Parcels, rebranding as Expect Distribution in 2006, Expect operates some 250,000 sq ft of warehousing and distribution space spread across three strategically located sites in Yorkshire…

Dubai contract with Dexion Integrated Systems for CI Logistics
2012 is turning out to be a memorable year for Leicester based CI Logistics. The company has chalked up another major contract win, this time with Dexion Integrated Systems in Dubai, U.A.E…

TGW Logistics Group collaborates with Schönenberger
TGW Logistics Group has formed an exclusive alliance with hanging garment materials handling specialist, Schönenberger Systeme GmbH…

Is this your problem?
The first question this month is looking for information on conducting a picking and packing operation in an area below racking. The second query asks if there is a requirement by law for end of rack protection…

Growing efficiency
In an ever changing economic landscape executives are coming under more and more pressure to find new ways to grow their business without taking the kind of massive risks that were seen before the recession. The phrase “in the current economic climate” ...

A step in the right direction
Still painting traffic routes? Or pallet spaces on your warehouse floor? Waiting hours for it to dry? Well here’s your simple solution, quick and easy PVC self-adhesive floor signals, able to withstan…

Reaping rewards for innovation
RediRack, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pallet racking, was delighted to learn it had won the UKWA ‘Technology and Innovation’ Award at the UKWA luncheon ceremony in London…

Fork Truck News

Jungheinrich announce latest generation Auto Pallet Mover
AGV’s were originally developed in the United States in the 1950s and, while the technology became widely used in Europe throughout the 1980s, AGV’s were often criticised for being complex and…

“Failing to invest in intralogistics systems is at odds with accepted business drivers”
While UK sales of forklift trucks have continued to recover following the sharp fall experienced in 2009, the market for automated handling equipment has not bounced back so readily. Industry ...

Multi depth system takes storage solutions to another level
Where customers have a low number of SKUs to storage volume ratio, then “multi depth” storage systems can be extremely effective. ‘Multi depth’ storage systems, such as the Jungheinrich Under ...

Automation options driving VNA revolution
Because reducing warehouse aisles to a minimum, enables warehouse operators to make maximum use of their storage space, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) technology is adopted at many UK warehouses and ...

Warehouse management system from Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich now offers a complete warehouse management system software suite to complement its comprehensive range of materials handling solutions. In its standard form, the Jungheinrich WMS supports a variety of ...

More lift with new diesel forklift trucks
Just over two years ago Hyundai Heavy industries launched their first heavy forklift range. With machines from 11 to 16 ton and a load center distance of 600 mm. In ...

Quietly does it with Toyota
ASDA takes the quiet approach to deliveries with the BT Lifter Silent from Toyota. ASDA and Toyota Material Handling UK lower the volume of deliveries with an innovative addition to ...

Linde approved used trucks make the costs stack up
Colchester upholstery manufacturer Alstons Upholstery Ltd is reaping the benefits of a Linde approved truck. The award winning family run business needed a cost-effective solution to replace its five tonne ...

Bobby’s Foods have their cake and eat it
As one of the UK’s leading supplier of snacks, confectionery and cakes, Bobby’s Foods are feeding the nation with the help of Bendi articulated fork trucks. Established in 1972, Bobby’s ...

C BUTT renews Barloworld partnership at Magna Park
UK logistics business, C BUTT, has renewed a major contract with Barloworld Handling to provide a total materials handling solution for its Magna Park operation in Lutterworth. The multi-million pound ...

Ulma Inoxtruck only from Impact Handling
Impact Handling has signed an exclusive deal to supply the innovative Ulma Inoxtruck range of stainless steel materials handling equipment in the UK. Created specifically for the food and pharmaceutical ...

Crown’s WT 3000 powered pallet truck series wins Universal Design Award in Germany
The WT 3000 Series’ ergonomic features ensure a high level of operator safety and comfort Crown, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric lift trucks, was honoured with the international Universal ...

Combilift gives Galvanizers a Lift
Edward Howell Galvanizers Ltd is part of the Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, the UK’s largest hot dip galvanizing organisation. Based in Wednesfield in the West Midlands this family owned business ...

Financing options from Portman asset finance: Forklift truck finance
Portman asset finance is proud to assist British businesses through the financing of a vast array of equipment and resources, to make business ideas become a reality. Portman provide finance ...

Linde expands apprenticeship scheme due to popular demand
The UK’s biggest forklift truck manufacturer, Linde Material Handling will enlarge its forklift truck technician apprentice scheme this year with an intake of 18 new recruits. Linde’s National scheme developed ...

Your questions answered!
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to look for straightforward but authoritative advice about the safe operation of fork lift trucks -especially if you have a very specific question. Which ...

Quote Unquote

Quote unquote - Richard Nelson - Rack Armour Ltd
Rack Armour Ltd Rack Armour is an innovative rack protection device which signifies a departure from the old methods of upright protection. Rack Armour is designed to be installed within ...