A major new initiative designed to attract, encourage and increase the numbers of talented young personnel joining the logistics sector will guarantee a graduate job after the completion of a four year course.
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 Koni introduces high-speed jack at CV Show
Feb 26, 2013
Stertil Koni will be highlighting a new high-speed mobile jack at this year's CV Show (Stand No.4A10). The 600kg capacity VLT6 jack provides excellent versatility and total safety during lifting and handling operations under raised vehicles.
Deputy PM announces £1m RediGroup grant
Feb 26, 2013
Yorkshire-based RediGroup – manufacturer and supplier of a full range of turnkey and stand-alone handling and storage solutions – has received a grant of in excess of £1 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
Monsoon Accessorize announces global freight tender result
Feb 26, 2013
Monsoon Accessorize, the global design-led fashion retailer, has announced the appointment of Allport Cargo Services to manage its sea and airfreight services on a global contract from May 2013.
Packaging ideas thrown to the lions
Feb 26, 2013
An accurate dispensing system, a paper cushioning system and shrink film for multipack applications are among the products being pitched at this year's Lions' Lair competition during the Packaging Innovations show, which takes place at Birmingham's NEC on 27 & 28 February 2013.
New sprinkler shelves let the water through without a catch
Feb 26, 2013
Bito's new Sprinkler Shelves provide a solution to the growing issue of fitting sprinklers in warehouses, with more insurance companies insisting upon open shelves to allow the water from sprinklers to flow through.
Delivered's TPN pallet services help Remeha Commercial to heat the nation
Feb 26, 2013
Heating systems specialist Remeha Commercial is expanding its UK supply and distribution thanks to Delivered.net, the overnight delivery company.
Ship to shore to store – Hyster handling capabilities showcased at IMHX
Feb 26, 2013
At IMHX 2013 in Birmingham from 19-22 March, Hyster will demonstrate the role of handling equipment in transferring goods from ship to shore to store and the shop floor on external Stand No. 01.
Palletforce members raise £10,000 for charities
Feb 26, 2013
Members of palletised distribution network Palletforce have raised £10,000 for two charities at the Palletforce AGM.
