Norbert Dentressangle has invested more than 1 million in a new site at Rugby, primarily to serve as a national distribution centre for Continental Tyre Group (CTG).
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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
P&O Ferrymasters to showcase UK rail link at Multimodal 2012
Apr 04, 2012
A government-backed rail service linking North East and North West England will be among the latest intermodal initiatives featured by pan-European logistics solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters at the Multimodal 2012 trade show, which takes place at the UK's National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from 1-3 May.
Jungheinrich's VNA team expands
Apr 04, 2012
Jungheinrich UK has appointed Gary Bartram to the Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) team within its Systems & Projects Division. Gary has taken up the position of VNA Sales Manager.
Traditional delivery model struggles at Olympic hurdle
Apr 04, 2012
The weaknesses of the traditional delivery model will be exposed during the Olympics as extra costs are passed onto customers who happen to be located in the wrong postcodes, an industry figure has warned.
Quick ROI with Autoweigher
Apr 04, 2012
Autoweigher linear scales from WeighPack Systems Inc. is the first step in automation for growing companies who want to significantly reduce the high cost of labour and product giveaway associated with manual filling.
Measuring the impact: Automatic vs manual pallet dimensioning
Apr 04, 2012
In a market place as competitive as the transport and logistics industry your bottom line is vital to your businesses success. Advances to industry technology now mean that dimensional scanning is the most effective way of ensuring that you accurately charge for the services you provide.
Goplasticpallets.com lightens the load in the Cook kitchen
Apr 04, 2012
Goplasticpallets.com, the independent supplier of plastic pallets and containers, has enabled Cook Trading Ltd. in Sittingbourne, to reduce costs, increase production and lighten the backbreaking load on employees all thanks to plastic containers.
JCB Equipment sign three-year contract to reduce transport costs
Apr 04, 2012
Construction manufacturer JCB has signed up a British transport management company on a three-year contract to help direct their transport operations as part of an initiative to reduce supply chain costs and carbon emissions while improving service and visibility.
Used forklifts: buyer beware
Apr 04, 2012
The UK lift truck market is 'flooded' with cheaply refurbished used forklift trucks, but buyers are being warned that 'second life' trucks that appear to be a bargain often turn out to be anything but."It is very easy to get your fingers burnt if you don't know what to look for when buying a used forklift," says Neil Warren, Jungheinrich UK Ltd's Used Equipment and Short Term Rental Director.
