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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Stertil Stokvis is a one-stop shop for Domino's Pizza

1 Stertil Stokvis is a one-stop shop for Domino's Pizza

In a contract valued at almost 400,000, Stertil Stokvis has provided a 'one-stop shop' service to Domino's Pizza Group for the loading bay area at its busy new warehouse in Milton Keynes.

Reduce Energy Bills And Provide A Better Working Environment With Inflatable Dock Seals

2 Reduce Energy Bills And Provide A Better Working Environment With Inflatable Dock Seals

As energy prices look set to continueto rise, more and more companies will be looking to cut the cost of their fuel bills. And, according to John Meale, Managing Director of Thorworld Industries Ltd, one of the first places to achieve energy savings is in the loading bay.

Robust Pack for DX Series ECO-X

3 Robust Pack for DX Series ECO-X

The Nissan Forklift DX Series ECO-X, renowned for its outstanding quality and reliability while operating under the most demanding circumstances, is now available with even greater protection against the operating elements.

Egemin opens Chinese offices

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Egemin Automation has announced the establishment of two offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong to further support expansion into the Southeast Asian market.

Savoye brings greater efficiency and flexibility to Next

5 Savoye brings greater efficiency and flexibility to Next

The Next Group PLC has grown into a successful UK based retailer offering Exciting, beautifully designed, excellent quality clothing and homeware through 480 stores in the UK and Eire.

Success on record at media packaging company

6 Success on record at media packaging company

Egemin creative technology was used within their warehouse, using four battery powered Egvs to handle the storage of 7,000 pallets of finished goods, which is managed by Egemins Ewms warehouse management software.

The Mecalux Technological Centre in Gijon, Spain has doubled its workforce to meet the needs of the international market

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The company hopes to increase its workforce to one hundred employees in the coming year.

Datamax-O'Neil introduces the RL4 rugged 4-inch portable label printer

8 Datamax-O'Neil introduces the RL4 rugged 4-inch portable label printer

Datamax-O'Neil has announced an entirely new and "ground breaking" 4-inch label printer, the RL4, which is designed for rugged environments typically found in manufacturing, transportation and logistics applications.

Case study - Car Storage

9 Case study - Car Storage

Few years ago Frasers International Removals decided to expand their storage facilities in Midrand, Johannesburg. Part of the new store was to be dedicated to the long term storage of cars for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

New logistics solutions business launches this month

10 New logistics solutions business launches this month

Logistics expert and ex ASDA Distribution Director; David Gibbons, has launched The Logistics People - an integrated service of logistics operations, expertise and contracted workforce provision.

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