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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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Vanderlande secures orders worth more than €200 million

1 Vanderlande secures orders worth more than €200 million

Vanderlande has confirmed that it recently has secured orders of more than €200 million – which makes the total order intake €1 billion for the 2015 financial year – for its integrated solutions in the baggage handling and parcel and postal sectors.

Brake asks politicians and drivers to #SaveKidsLives as Global Road Safety Week begins

2 Brake asks politicians and drivers to #SaveKidsLives as Global Road Safety Week begins

Brake, the road safety charity, has added its voice to the call of organisations around the world to #SaveKidsLives as part of the United Nations' third Global Road Safety Week (4-10 May 2015). In the run up to the UK general election on 7 May, through its GO 20 campaign, Brake is calling on all parties to commit to a 20mph default urban speed limit as the best way to protect children and enable them to enjoy walking and cycling without fear.

CML expands as demand for its services increase

3 CML expands as demand for its services increase

Logistics company, CML, has expanded in order to meet client demand with additional warehousing services at Magna Park in Lutterworth - one of Europe's leading logistics and distribution centres.

Crown Labels Jungheinrich TFG the right choice

4 Crown Labels Jungheinrich TFG the right choice

In May 2014, Crown Labels took delivery of a brand new Jungheinrich TFG 316, 1.6 tonne capacity gas-powered counterbalance forklift truck, on a 5-year contract hire agreement, having previously been a satisfied user of a used model from the lift truck manufacturer.

NetDespatch knocks 95 per cent off order fulfilment time for BEERmerchants

5 NetDespatch knocks 95 per cent off order fulfilment time for BEERmerchants

Kent-based BEERmerchants.com has implemented a web-based solution from NetDespatch to streamline its order fulfilment process.

Palletforce attracts new member Immediate Transportation

6 Palletforce attracts new member Immediate Transportation

Immediate Transportation has become the latest member of leading palletised distribution network Palletforce – strengthening the network's London services.

LeanCor Supply Chain Group opens new Atlanta training and consulting office

7 LeanCor Supply Chain Group opens new Atlanta training and consulting office

LeanCor Supply Chain Group has announced the opening of its new regional office for Lean training and consulting services in the Greater Atlanta Area. The office is located in the Westpark Suites building at 2002 Commerce Drive North in Peachtree City.

Crown World Mobility to exhibit at worldwide ERC 2015 National Relocation Conference and Institute for Supply Management Annual Conference

8 Crown World Mobility to exhibit at worldwide ERC 2015 National Relocation Conference and Institute for Supply Management Annual Conference

Crown World Mobility -- provider of domestic and international end-to-end workforce mobility solutions and talent management strategies -- has announced participation in the Worldwide ERC 2015 National Relocation Conference and the Institute for Supply Management Annual Conference (ISM2015).

CEVA appoints Helmut Kaspers to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight

9 CEVA appoints Helmut Kaspers to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight

CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in Air and Ocean Freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions.

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