Packaging Innovations London 2013 will be more international than ever before. Over 30 overseas packaging suppliers have signed up to exhibit at the show, which takes place at the Business Design Centre on 1 & 2 October.
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.
The Co-operative takes delivery of eighth baler for enhanced recycling network
Jul 31, 2013
As an important element in The Co-operative's drive to lower carbon emissions and achieve zero waste to landfill, the Group has overhauled its food distribution network, whilst also creating 10 "greener" distribution centres, which serve 4,000 stores, including independent Co-operatives, across the country.
LB Foster Materials Handling provides automated solution for NHS Supply Chain NDC
Jul 31, 2013
LB Foster Materials Handling, has completed a twin inter floor conveyor controls system for the NHS Supply Chain National Distribution Centre (NDC) at Rugby operated by DHL.
£1m short term articulated forklift fleet investment
Jul 31, 2013
Flexi Narrow Aisle – the UK-based manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks – has announced an investment of over in £1mllion in its short term rental (STR) fleet.
Sturdy plastic pallets for secure beverage handling
Jul 31, 2013
Cabka-IPS will be presenting an extensive range of innovative plastic pallets at the drinktec 2013, the trade exhibition for the beverage and liquid food industry (16 to 20 September, Munich).
Silverstone ticket deliveries on track through NetDespatch
Jul 31, 2013
Silverstone Circuit has utilised NetDespatch to enable them to quickly integrate their ticketing website with their parcel carrier to distribute tickets for the upcoming 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship.
PTV xServer internet: development in the Cloud
Jul 31, 2013
PTV xServer is now also available in the Cloud. Just like internal hosting, PTV xServer internet allows the integration of geographical and logistical functions into client-server architectures.
Your automated storage questions answered online
Jul 31, 2013
RediTechniX – part of the RediGroup group of specialist materials handling companies – has introduced an online advice portal that allows visitors to the company's website to have their automated pallet storage and retrieval systems-related questions answered by an industry expert.
Hermes links up with Royal Logistics Corp
Jul 31, 2013
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has linked up with Royal Logistics Corps and the Logistics Guild to help find employment for military personnel faced with redundancy.
