When metal fastener supplier, WASI, needed to expand its logistics operations, it asked Knapp to provide an automated handling solution that would ensure delivery of the company's high customer service commitment.
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.
New Case Erector/Loader cuts costs
May 30, 2012
The new Boxxer Case Erector Loader Sealer System combines case erecting and product loading into one fully automated system that significantly reduces labour costs.
Macfarlane Packaging goes continental
May 30, 2012
Macfarlane Packaging has become the exclusive UK member of NovuPak, the pan-European collaboration of industrial packaging distributors.
Logistics sector can benefit from military redundancies says ex-officer
May 30, 2012
The logistics sector should be looking to capitalise on military redundancies this summer according to a former Army Officer who is now MD of a recruitment agency for ex-military personnel.
Skills for Logistics lays down its strategy to increase UK competitiveness
May 30, 2012
Skills for Logistics (SfL), the sector skills council for the logistics andwholesaling industries, has launched its strategy to achieve its core desireto increase competitiveness of UK PLC.
City Link wins safety award for fourth consecutive year
May 30, 2012
City Link has been presented with a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Mitsubishi pallet trucks deliver in challenging conditions
May 30, 2012
Driven by the need for non-stop performance, designers at Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks have created a new series of compact pedestrian power pallet trucks, specifically designed to deliver continuous productivity even in harsh environments.
Barloworld acquires Ecosse Tankers
May 30, 2012
Barloworld Logistics, one of southern Africa's leading supply chain and logistics companies, has acquired Ecosse Tankers.
