News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.

All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.

All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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Palletforce has the golden touch

1 Palletforce has the golden touch

Palletforce has been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award from RoSPA the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Iceland's volcano - the impact continues to reverberate

2 Iceland's volcano - the impact continues to reverberate

The eruption on 14 April 2010 of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano (the second eruption in a month) has caused havoc throughout Europe and beyond. In this briefing we take a look at some of the key insurance issues arising for businesses, in particular airlines and those handling cargo, as a result of this "act of God".

Ergonomically supreme

3 Ergonomically supreme

If there was an Award for Reliability Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks would win it every year. In its absence, the company scooped the Ergonomics Award at this years FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence.

Freshlinc Distribution expands fleet

4 Freshlinc Distribution expands fleet

Freshlinc Distribution has expanded its fleet of vehicles with an order for 17 SLX Spectrum units.

Loading bays are hazardous places, but they dont have to be

5 Loading bays are hazardous places, but they dont have to be

Loading bays are accepted as one of the most hazardous areas of any companys operations, with an estimated 25% of all factory and warehouse accidents occurring in that area.

RoSPA safety accolade for Palletline

6 RoSPA safety accolade for Palletline

Palletised distribution specialist Palletline has won one of RoSPAs prestigious Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2010, underlining the organisations ongoing commitment to occupational health and safety procedures at its Birmingham hub.

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