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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New sara LBS website offers easier access and more information on products and services than ever before

1 New sara LBS website offers easier access and more information on products and services than ever before

sara LBS, the UK supplier of high-end loading bays and industrial doors, has launched a new website as part of its ongoing strategy to deliver outstanding customer service and improve communication.

Industry growth expected as a result of Autumn Statement

2 Industry growth expected as a result of Autumn Statement

When the market for automated handling equipment such as manual stacker trucks and lift tables experienced a sharp fall in 2009, it was expected that the industry would take a few years to repair itself. The country was in the grip of recession and businesses were struggling to get back on track, causing experts to predict a long and slow road back to growth and progression for automated handling equipment. But despite the worrying dip, and the country's inability to escape the recession, it is now predicted that growth will be seen in this sector over the next few years, helped in no small part by George Osborne's recent Autumn Statement.

Are your pallet wrap costs stretching too far?

3 Are your pallet wrap costs stretching too far?

Manufacturers or logistics services companies that develop a reputation for delivering goods in anything less than perfect condition are unlikely to score highly in any customer satisfaction survey.

Simpler and safer load handling

4 Simpler and safer load handling

One of the key objectives when specifying load handling equipment should be to make work simpler and safer for employees. Health and safety should always be the priority but there are some significant operational and productivity benefits that can be achieved by providing operatives with suitable equipment.

Palletforce hits 16 million pallets milestone

5 Palletforce hits 16 million pallets milestone

Palletforce has achieved a new milestone in its history with the distribution of its 16th million pallet. On November 15, the UK palletised distribution network reached the landmark figure 11 years after the first pallet was handled in August 2001.

Kerry Logistics wins Asian 3PL of the Year award for second year in a row

6 Kerry Logistics wins Asian 3PL of the Year award for second year in a row

Kerry Logistics, the global logistics service provider, has won the award for Asian 3PL of the Year for the second year in a row at the prestigious Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards in Singapore.

Crestron strengthens partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in Belgium

7 Crestron strengthens partnership with Kuehne + Nagel in Belgium

Crestron, the advanced control and automation systems provider, is expanding its contract with Kuehne + Nagel Belgium and is bringing all its warehousing activities under one roof.

Dematic delivers for Tesco home grocery delivery

8 Dematic delivers for Tesco home grocery delivery

Dematic has provided Tesco with an automated materials picking and handling system for Tesco's 120,000 square foot grocery fulfilment centre located in Enfield

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