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AGV's
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Changing Material Handling at John Deere
January 28, 2008
In a move to streamline their lawn tractor assembly plant John Deere decided to consolidate their three separate product lines into a single, common component platform line.
AGV technology in action
YourLogisticsTV.com
Automatic Guided Vehicle technology in action video from the Material Handling Industry of America
Roll Delivery Fork Lift AGV - Automated Guided Vehicle
YourLogisticsTV.com
This automatic guided robotic vehicle uses forks to transport rolls of paper products. The fork lift AGV can pick and place loads at most any elevation. Egemin AGVs use laser and inertial (magnet) guidance systems.
Automated Storage
Daifuku Europe Launches New Website
March 25, 2008
New Site Offers Case Studies, Video Demonstrations and In-Depth Product Information For Manufacturing & Distribution, Cleanroom and Automotive Business Lines.
Warehouse Space Reduced By 20 Times In Record-Breaking Time
February 04, 2008
Tetra Pak Hoyer is the world leading supplier of production equipment for the ice-cream industry, and with new vertical storage lifts, which were installed in a record-breaking time, reducing the warehouse-space to five percent and speeding up the picking time significantly.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Conveyors & Sortation
Maplin choose integrated route
May 12, 2008
Launched in 1972 from the modest surroundings of a spare bedroom in Rayleigh, Essex, as an electrical goods mail order business, Maplin is now one of the most significant retailers in the UK.
Crate and Pallet Washing Line!
April 15, 2008
Transit Equipment has now established PPS Wash, enabling it to offer the market washing and product sterilisation of plastic pallets and nestable crates, trays and containers
LOGOMAT pallet conveyor
YourLogisticsTV.com
Introduction of the LOGOMAT pallet conveyor systems. Felxible friction roller conveyors for assembly.
Expandable Conveyors to buy on-line
March 25, 2008
A range of quality engineered, flexible, mobile, AC Powered Roller and Gravity expandable twin roller or skatewheel conveyors can now be selected and purchased on-line.
Daifuku Europe Launches New Website
March 25, 2008
New Site Offers Case Studies, Video Demonstrations and In-Depth Product Information For Manufacturing & Distribution, Cleanroom and Automotive Business Lines.
Cristalia Premium Water
Case study - February 07, 2008
The Caribbean’s leading bottled water company receives six-month ROI with entry-level GS palletizer from FKI Logistex.
New BAXORTER™ mid-range capacity sorting system
February 06, 2008
Vanderlande Industries, is introducing the new BAXORTER™ sorting system. The BAXORTER™ offers cost-effective automated baggage sorting with high sort quality meeting mid-range capacity demands of up to 2,500 bags per hour.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Critical Issues
Forklift Safety
April 22, 2008 Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw
A forklift truckcan be an aggressive machine and very dangerous if not operated correctly, or if proper safety procedures are not in place.
FTA - fuel duty increase 'unthinkable'
March 14, 2008
The Freight Transport Association says that the Chancellor’s decision to defer the 2p per litre increase in fuel duty until 1 October is very welcome.
Low Emission Zones in Europe!
February 25, 2008
Well over 70 cities and towns in 8 countries around Europe have, or are preparing, "Low Emission Zones", or "Environment Zones" to help meet the health-based air quality standards.
Rethinking product development
Product development consultant Don Reinertsen is soon to return to the UK for two workshops, organised by Smallpeice Enterprise.
Let’s talk about voice recognition systems
Duncan Smillie, managing director of Psion Teklogix (UK) describes how three diverse operations have brought significant efficiencies to their supply chains by implementing voice.recognition systems
Manufacturing sector output is still growing
January 26, 2008
The first report on the state of UK manufacturing in 2008 suggests that the sector has yet to suffer the slowdown that is affecting other parts of the economy.
Integrated approach
Successfully integrating logistics systems requires a broad range of materials handling products and an organisation with the core competencies and skills to design and deliver them.
Dock Equipment
Thorwold ramp system cooks up fast unloading for CDA
February 05, 2008
A combination of a yard ramp and an extending dock leveller from Thorworld Industries Ltd has cut down the turnaround time for trucks unloading finished goods at kitchen appliance manufacturer, CDA Group Ltd.
Whitbread sleep easy with Chase
February 05, 2008
Although concrete docks were originally chosen to convert the selected 2,000 sq.metre site of Whitbread’s Premier Travel Inn distribution centre, Chase Equipment’s Modular Docking System proved a better and more flexible solution.
Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Maintaining Docks For Safety And Efficiency
White Paper - Michael Brittingham
Unless the shipping/receiving dock is given the proper attention, breakdowns in this area can choke off productivity throughout the system.
Events
ProMat 2009
January 12 to 15, 2009 - Chicago, IL USA
North America's premier material handling and logistics event.
Schmitz Cargobull at the CV Show 2008
February 27, 2008
Schmitz Cargobull (UK) Ltd will use the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show (NEC, Birmingham, 15-17 April 2008) to highlight various models from its comprehensive range of curtainsided and refrigerated trailers.
MATTECH 2008
20 and 21, August 2008 - Miami Beach, Florida, USA
General News
VW takes majority stake in Scania
March 04, 2008
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, on Monday was on the verge of becoming the continent’s biggest truckmaker too as it agreed to buy a majority stake in Sweden’s Scania.
Jungheinrich make environmental commitment
February 13, 2008
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich UK Ltd has announced that during 2007 consumption of electricity gas and service vehicle emissions across its UK business was cut by 5 per cent.
Tee time for UKWA
February 12, 2008
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Golf Society is holding its inaugural Spring Open Handicap Tournament.
Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.
TNT applies for Authorised Economic Operator status
January 29, 2008
TNT, Europe’s largest express services company, will apply for the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for all its customs related, express services operations in the 27 EU countries.
World’s largest reach truck production line
January 22, 2008
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has announced the completion of a major restructuring process at its Norderstedt reach truck production factory. The facility is now thought to be the largest single reach truck factory anywhere in the world.
Lift trucks & Accessories
EURO option from Flexi
July 23, 2008
Narrow Aisle Ltd has announced the introduction of a new addition to its Flexi range of articulated trucks.
Reach trucks with super-elastic tyres
July 21, 2008
Thanks to its excellent ground clearance and superelastic tyres Jungheinrich’s new ETV C16/20 reach truck is suitable for work both inside and outside the warehouse.
Hyundai opens UK Branch Office
July 22, 2008
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has now opened a new branch office at Bracknell, west of London, to serve its growing network lift-truck dealers in the UK.
Reach for top training first with Jungheinrich
July 23, 2008
New fork truck driver training centre in Birmingham offers employers and lift truck operators the opportunity to train and become professionally qualified lift truck operators.
Jungheinrich unveil a host of new models at CeMAT
June 10, 2008
CeMAT 2008, the international materials handling and logistics exhibition held recently in Hanover, Germany, saw forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich unveil several new additions to its extensive range of equipment.
Toy story
May 27, 2008
Amethyst recently added some 60,000 sq ft of additional warehousing space at the Wellesbourne facility.
Maplin choose integrated route
May 12, 2008
Launched in 1972 from the modest surroundings of a spare bedroom in Rayleigh, Essex, as an electrical goods mail order business, Maplin is now one of the most significant retailers in the UK.
Romanian fleet deal announced
April 25, 2008
Romania-based Ferfelis has recently invested in a further fleet of five Flexi Hi-MAX articulated trucks.
Forklift Safety
April 22, 2008 Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw
A forklift truckcan be an aggressive machine and very dangerous if not operated correctly, or if proper safety procedures are not in place.
Mitsubishi sit-on stacker 'does it all'
April 19, 2008
A versatile new sit-on stacker, described by its manufacturer as the ‘do-it-all’ warehouse truck, has been launched by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks.
How the Crown TSP 6000 cut a tricky problem in half
April 15, 2008
When the Wollschläger Group embarked on an expansion of its central precision tools warehouse, its materials handling supplier recommended low level-order pickers for ground level work and turret trucks for picking and work at heights.
Atlet furnishes new fleet for Laura Ashley
April 15, 2008
Atlet’s lift truck solution for Laura Ashley at Coalville is projected to cost less over the trucks’ lifecycle than the original fleet that it replaces.
Hyundai Material Handling
YourLogisticsTV.com
This video presentation features the latest Hyundai battery forklifts, with AC Technology.
Linde MH boosts heavy truck business
April 01, 2008
By creating an independent business unit, Linde Material Handling aims to boost its heavy truck business and occupy a stronger position in the global market.
Hilarious pallet truck fun
March 07, 2008 - YourLogisticsTV.com
We've all been laughing at this video here all week so we thought we'd share it with you.
Safe picking
March 4, 2008
Warehouse designers are under increasing pressure to devise storage systems that allow forklifts and order pickers to work alongside each other efficiently and safely, says John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Narrow Aisle Ltd
All change for Eurostar
February 22, 2008
On the 14th of November, Eurostar moved from London Waterloo to its new home at St Pancras International.
Jungheinrich make environmental commitment
February 13, 2008
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich UK Ltd has announced that during 2007 consumption of electricity gas and service vehicle emissions across its UK business was cut by 5 per cent.
Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Narrow Aisle wins safety award
February 02, 2008
The Flexi Generation 4 truck is a winner of the prestigious British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF) Safety Award.
The load simply rolls onto the fork
February 01, 2008 by Ed Koenen
Unloading cargo from a container mostly demands a lot of manual labour. For the discharging of heavy equipment DSV in Moerdijk has ‘discovered’ RollerForks.
New heavyweight diesels from Mitsubishi
February 01, 2008
A new 8 to 16 tonne diesel counterbalance series, described by its maker as “a tough truck with a gentle touch”, has been launched by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks.
Jungheinrich launches the JetPilot
YourLogisticsTV.com
Lift truck maker Jungheinrich is introducing a several new products, and Modern’s Corinne Kator traveled to Hamburg, Germany, recently to check them out.
Kalmar Industries partners with Södra
January 29, 2008
In tough competition with several other manufacturers, Kalmar Industries has won an order from Södra, an economic association representing forest owners in Sweden, for the delivery of 32 lift trucks for wood and pulp handling.
Stationary Supplier Chooses Flexi
January 29, 2008
One of Ireland’s leading providers of stationery products has recently equipped its warehouse with a number of award-winning Flexi G4 articulated forklifts from Narrow Aisle.
World innovation!
January 27, 2008
The Hamburg company Jungheinrich is the first supplier in the world to launch a battery-powered forklift truck with a rotating driver's cab onto the market.
Forklift Truck Operator - Careers Advice
LearnDirect
You do not need any academic qualifications to become a forklift truck operator, but you must complete an approved forklift training course before you can use a truck.
Dunbia gets more from Linde
January 22, 2008
The company is moving thousands of products weekly and needed an efficient materials handling solution...
World’s largest reach truck production line
January 22, 2008
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has announced the completion of a major restructuring process at its Norderstedt reach truck production factory. The facility is now thought to be the largest single reach truck factory anywhere in the world.
Overhead Handling
Daifuku Europe Launches New Website
March 25, 2008
New Site Offers Case Studies, Video Demonstrations and In-Depth Product Information For Manufacturing & Distribution, Cleanroom and Automotive Business Lines.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Vacuum Lifters and Manipulators
White paper
Vacuum lifting devices and workstation cranes are leading ergonomic solutions that promote worker safety and productivity.
Automated Crane Video
YouTube.com
This short video shows just how how accurate an automated crane solution can be.
Packaging & Labelling
6” wide 300 DPI label printer under $2300
April 18, 2008
The new Tharo Systems, Inc. H-600 Series, 6 inch wide, thermal transfer bar code label printers have a suggested list price of $2,095 USD for 203 DPI and $2,295 USD for 300 DPI.
Introduction to Bar Code Technology
Introduction Guide
The importance of collecting and processing information on a timely basis is essential. This document gives an overview of bar code technology and how to use it.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Pallets & Containers
Crate and Pallet Washing Line!
April 15, 2008
Transit Equipment has now established PPS Wash, enabling it to offer the market washing and product sterilisation of plastic pallets and nestable crates, trays and containers
LOGOMAT pallet conveyor
YourLogisticsTV.com
Introduction of the LOGOMAT pallet conveyor systems. Felxible friction roller conveyors for assembly.
Kalmar lifts Steveco’s stacking capacity
March 05, 2008
Finnish port operator Steveco Oy aims to expand its container handling capacity at the Port of Kotka with a new order for 10 Kalmar EDRIVE® straddle carriers.
Cristalia Premium Water
Case study - February 07, 2008
The Caribbean’s leading bottled water company receives six-month ROI with entry-level GS palletizer from FKI Logistex.
Out of the air and onto the road
February 06, 2008
Although the expanse of Australia’s wide brown land is a romantic vision, it can be a nightmare if you’re trying to distribute temperature sensitive products interstate.
Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
Heavy duty pool pallet top seller in under a year
January 28, 2008
More than 10,000 heavy weight pallets introduced by the UK's fastest growing plastic pallet company, goplasticpallets.com, have been snapped up by UK companies in less than a year.
APC Pallet Live Storage System
YourLogisticsTV.com
Pallets loaded at the rear of the rack slowly roll toward the pick face as previously loaded pallets are picked.
Rack & Shelving
Maplin choose integrated route
May 12, 2008
Launched in 1972 from the modest surroundings of a spare bedroom in Rayleigh, Essex, as an electrical goods mail order business, Maplin is now one of the most significant retailers in the UK.
Daifuku Europe Launches New Website
March 25, 2008
New Site Offers Case Studies, Video Demonstrations and In-Depth Product Information For Manufacturing & Distribution, Cleanroom and Automotive Business Lines.
Frozen Assets
February 06, 2008
Recently Christian Salvesen's racking system was extended to provide more storage capacity.
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