Hugo Boss, the international fashion and lifestyle brand, has commissioned Knapp to supply the warehouse automation for its new distribution centre in Filderstadt, Germany.
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.
Stertil Stokvis Retro Dock simplifies multi-deck loading
Oct 16, 2012
By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its new Retro Dock, Stertil Stokvis has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles.
Jungheinrich introduces the new electric pedestrian stacker
Oct 16, 2012
Materials handling specialist Jungheinrich has announced the launch of a range of manoeuvrable and compact electric-powered pedestrian operated stacker trucks.
Packexpo 2012: Beumer presents a sustainable packaging system Compact and energy-efficient
Oct 16, 2012
At Pack Expo 2012 (28-31 October, McCormick Place, Chicago), the intralogistics specialist Beumer will be showing its expertise in final packaging of palletised goods.
Craft Skills Group for Mail & Packages holds inaugural meeting
Oct 16, 2012
The Craft Skills Group for Mail & Packages, chaired by Carl Lomas MBE, Chair of the Institute of Couriers (IOC), held its first meeting recently, at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London.
Savoye launches a new generation of conveyors
Oct 16, 2012
Savoye (the logistics solutions division of the Legris Industries Group) is launching a new generation of 100 per cent electrical conveyors in November 2013.
How to prevent injuries and damage from loads toppling over in transit
Oct 16, 2012
Every year more than 1200 people are injured in the UK and millions of pounds are lost because goods are damaged as a result of unstable loads toppling over while in transit. Plus according during recent spot checks on commercial vehicles pulled over randomly, nearly 80 per cent of loads were found not to be sufficiently restrained. Drivers and businesses carrying unsafe loads can face fines or even have their vehicle ordered off the road.
Barloworld Supply Chain Software confirms UK presence
Oct 16, 2012
Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS) has clarified its position in the UK market following the recent acquisition of the UK materials handling business Barloworld Handling UK.
