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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Mitsubishi introduces versatile AXIA ES pedestrian stacker series

1 Mitsubishi introduces versatile AXIA ES pedestrian stacker series

The latest development in warehouse equipment design from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is an all-new pedestrian stacker series, AXIA ES, which is claimed to promise exceptional productivity in every setting.

Combining horizontal wrapping and vertical bagging in one state of the art new machine offering multi-functional use.

2 Combining horizontal wrapping and vertical bagging in one state of the art new machine offering multi-functional use.

Paxiom Group has introduced the Breezy Bagger. This new machine has no comparison to anything on the market to date.

Indesit extends contract with Jigsaw

3 Indesit extends contract with Jigsaw

Indesit, the UK provider of domestic appliances, has renewed and extended its contract with Jigsaw, the large-scale managed transport solutions provider, to include all national bulk transport operations in a £15m deal.

IFOY Award 2013: Crown has just the right (system) solution

4 IFOY Award 2013: Crown has just the right (system) solution

Crown has been presented with the IFOY Award in the Forklift Truck Solutions category.

Total success for the processing and packaging industries

5 Total success for the processing and packaging industries

The Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition continued its reign as the UK's largest three-day exhibition with over 400 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest production line solutions, material developments and product innovations.

CPP 110 PE plastic pallets 'cut costs and are kind to the environment'

6 CPP 110 PE plastic pallets 'cut costs and are kind to the environment'

The tough, lightweight and versatile CABKA-IPS CPP 110 PE nestable plastic pallet from Goplasticpallets.com is claimed to offer a host of economic, environmental and practical benefits.

Packaging – the gender trap

7 Packaging – the gender trap

Women are more than three times as likely to be susceptible to packaging gimmicks and on-pack promotions than men, according to new research by easyFairs, organisers of Packaging Innovations London 2013.

What to consider when choosing a lifting and handling aid

8 What to consider when choosing a lifting and handling aid

There are a great number of factors to consider when choosing a lifting or handling aid, whether choosing to invest in it or simply selecting it to fulfil a certain job from a fleet within a workplace. Choosing the right lifting and transportation aid for the job can not only increase productivity and the volume of work which can be carried out, it also fulfils an employer's safety obligations to their workforce. Employees have a higher level of protection from accident and injury when they select the right equipment, so ensuring everyone is informed enough to make these decisions is crucial.

GMUND & DAPY to exhibit for first time at Packaging Innovations London

9 GMUND & DAPY to exhibit for first time at Packaging Innovations London

GMUND and DAPY, two of the most prestigious names in luxury packaging, have confirmed that they are exhibiting at Luxury Packaging, which is co-located with Packaging Innovations London and the Brand & Design Village 2013.

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