GCP, the provider of blended equity and debt to the UK's small to medium sized businesses, has backed the MBO of Excelsior Technologies ("Excelsior"), a North Wales based flexible packaging manufacturer, from its North American shareholder.
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.
Flexible Battery Management For Fleets Of All Sizes
Jul 11, 2012
The new Hawker BSI40 and Hawker LifeNetworkIQ systems from EnerSys are designed to provide electric lift truck and other mechanical handling equipment operators with flexible, adaptable and advanced battery management for fleets of all sizes.
Butlers Buses on time, every time with FleetMatics fleet management system
Jul 11, 2012
After using the fleet management system from FleetMatics for just six months, Butlers Buses is already experiencing significant benefits both in terms of reduced fuel consumption and improved timekeeping. The family run firm, which has been in operation for more than 45 years, is based in County Cork, Ireland and, with its fleet of 14 vehicles, provides services ranging from local outings to extended touring and international travel.
Torque launches freight offering at North West DC
Jul 11, 2012
Logistics company, Torque, has announced plans to unveil a fully comprehensive freight forwarding solution at its North West Distribution Centre in Wigan.
New report reveals growth in UK's logistics 'Golden Triangle'
Jul 11, 2012
A new report reveals growth in the UK's logistics 'Golden Triangle' in Northamptonshire and outlines plans for continued development of the area which is one of the UK's leading logistics and transport hubs.
Saluting the best of the UK's logistics industry
Jul 11, 2012
Companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were rewarded for excellence at UKWA's Annual Awards for Warehousing 2012 ceremony, which was held recently at London's Dorchester Hotel.
Sales up 70 per cent as conveyor chain manufacturer adapts to meet the demands of the growing UK biomass and recycling industries
Jul 11, 2012
UK-based conveyor chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain Ltd has reported that in the financial year ending April 2012, UK sales of its range of conveyor chains grew by over 70 per cent.
IMHX to showcase logistics innovations for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors
Jul 11, 2012
Executives with responsibility for storage, handling and distribution in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries will be among thousands of visitors from diverse sectors attending the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) next year.
Used forklift truck fair in Bristol
Jul 11, 2012
Jungheinirch has announced that it will be holding a used forklift equipment fair at its Bristol showroom on 18 July.