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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Tracker helps Red Bull technology deliver a winning team

1 Tracker helps Red Bull technology deliver a winning team

As Red Bull Racing celebrates retaining the Driver and Constructor F1 World Championship titles, its dedicated and passionate transport and logistics team, together with its fleet telematics partner, Tracker, are being recognised for their role in keeping a winning team winning.

Flexicon to deliver a taste of bulk handling efficiency at Gulfood

2 Flexicon to deliver a taste of bulk handling efficiency at Gulfood

Featured products on Flexicon Europe's stand within the UK-PPMA pavilion (Stand: S1-F27) have been chosen to show the versatility of the company's bulk handling systems.

Kiva Systems 6-fold improvement for Crate & Barrel

3 Kiva Systems 6-fold improvement for Crate & Barrel

At Otto Group company, Crate & Barrel, known for its fashion-forward home furnishings, its eCommerce fulfillment center in California doesn't disappoint. Inside the DC, it's a feast for the eyes - where bright orange mobile-robotic drive units whiz inventory around on portable shelves. But, as cool as it all looks, it's the speed and productivity offered by Kiva's Mobile-Robotic Fulfillment System that is the real differentiator.

Big Joe launches AC Series rider pallet trucks

4 Big Joe launches AC Series rider pallet trucks

Big Joe AC Series rider pallet trucks have been officially launched with the introduction of the new Big Joe WRT60.

Forward thinking fleet solutions for Wincanton trailers

5 Forward thinking fleet solutions for Wincanton trailers

Wincanton's container business has introduced the final batch of 78 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units during Q4 of 2011.

FleetGenie offers fleet system developers all in one tracking and comms

6 FleetGenie offers fleet system developers all in one tracking and comms

FleetGenie is seeking fleet and transport system developers for its new combination mobile workforce and fleet management system.

Cargotec's new Hiab Multilift XR18S - Pro Future(TM) hooklift optimises energy and operating efficiency

7 Cargotec's new Hiab Multilift XR18S - Pro Future(TM) hooklift optimises energy and operating efficiency

Cargotec has introduced the new Hiab Multilift XR18S - Pro Future hooklift with state-of-the-art features. The new hooklift used on a three-axle truck offers substantial improvements in payload, speed, fuel and emissions.

Pickerings Lifts opens UK doors for Maviflex

8 Pickerings Lifts opens UK doors for Maviflex

Pickerings Lifts, the independent lift manufacturer based in Stockton on Tees, has agreed a partnership with Maviflex, a specialist manufacturer of fast action doors to supply product to the UK market.

TGW to equip Simon Hegele's new logistics centre

9 TGW to equip Simon Hegele's new logistics centre

TGW Logistics Group is to install automated mini-load storage and retrieval (ASR) systems at logistics service provider Simon Hegele's new distribution centre near Frankfurt, Germany.

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