Clugston Distribution, the logistics arm of the Clugston Group of Companies, has announced an ambitious £1.5 million capital expansion of its fleet during 2013.
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.
Taking the chain to Ireland
Mar 05, 2013
Industrial chain supplier, FB Chain Ltd, has appointed John Wilson as its Conveyor Chain Product Manager for Ireland.
Apprenticeships are helping logistics organisations attract growing numbers of young recruits
Mar 05, 2013
The positive impacts that apprenticeships are having on individuals, businesses and the UK economy will be celebrated during the sixth National Apprenticeship Week, (11-15 March).
Provisional figures from Skills for Logistics (SfL) reveal that in 2011/12 a total of 15,670 logistics oriented apprenticeship starts in England. This represents a 29 per cent increase on the number of starts (12,170) in 2010/2011.
Driver challenge honours forklift heroes
Mar 05, 2013
A leading builders' merchant has played host to a special forklift driving competition organised by its materials handling partner, Briggs Equipment.
Craemer Plastic Pallets UK to boost brand awareness in the UK
Mar 05, 2013
The Craemer Group, the manufacturer of plastic pallets, wheelie bins, and containers in Europe, is expanding its services in the UK.
Schwank is the hot news at IMHX
Mar 05, 2013
Schwank is featuring a range of its high efficiency radiant heaters and heating control systems at IMHX, the international logistics and materials handling exhibition (NEC 19-22 March 2013).
UK packaging show packed out
Mar 05, 2013
Record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers, world class speakers and innovation filled the exhibition halls at Packaging Innovations and the co-located shows, which took place on 27 & 28 February 2013.
Beiersdorf SA converts to Chep from white pallet exchange in Iberia
Mar 05, 2013
Chep has announced that cosmetics company Beiersdorf SA, manufacturer of NIVEA and other global skin care brands, has made the switch in Iberia to Chep managed pooled pallets from white-wood exchange pallets.
Clydebuilt ticks all the right boxes for Flostream
Mar 05, 2013
Flostream Ltd has been providing smart logistic and mailing services to a diverse customer base for over 25 years. With many consumers opting to shop online the Berkshire-based Flostream has enjoyed a 20% increase in e-commerce customers last year alone.
