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AGV's
Major Pharmaceutical Company Uses SGVs to Transport Finished Product
January 16, 2008 Case study
A major pharmaceutical company needed a flexible solution in their production line. Learn how a self guided vehicle (SGV) system ensured efficient material transport, improved safety and reduced labor costs.

The Jury's first choice: Automatic Guided Vehicles controlled by voice
April 01, 2008
Dematic wins the innovation prize awarded by the "Initiative Mittelstand"

High lifting LGV for warehouse racking
YourLogisticsTV.com
High lifting LGV for warehouse racking with 9 metre reach capability and can manoeuvre in corridors with a 3 metre width.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Aetna UK and Euroimpianti - a powerful combination in packaging automation
February 22, 2008
Since 2003 Aetna UK has been the exclusive UK distributor for Euroimpianti Robotic Arm Palletisers, Pick and Place Units and LGV Systems for end-of-line automation.

TransCar AGVs powered by Saft Ni-Cd battery modules achieve remarkable savings for hospital in North America
February 04, 2008
Use of fast charging Saft STM battery modules has enabled Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital to significantly increase the availability of its AGV fleet by implementing an ‘opportunity charging’ regime.

Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!

Swisslog showcases automated material transport system
January 28, 2008
Swisslog showcases automated material transport system innovation at the 2008 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design, and Construction.(PDC) in Orlando, FL.

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.

OCME - Auriga Automated Guided Vehicle (LGV) at McBride
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Installation made of 6 Auriga LGV handling empty and loaded pallets to/from the warehouse and feeding raw materials to the packaging lines.

AGV Dispatching Strategies
White Paper
Automated Seaport Container Terminals

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

SGVs Used to Transport Raw Material for Large Chemical Manufacturer
January 16, 2008 Case study
A self guided vehicle (SGV) system was integrated with existing plant equipment including conveyors and a robotic arm system in a large chemical manufacturer's plant.

Make Pallet Handling Efficient and Productive
January 16, 2008
An Automatic Guided Vehicles System (AGVS) is an excellent alternative to conveyors when fixed path routing doesn’t work.

AGV technology in action
YourLogisticsTV.com
Automatic Guided Vehicle technology in action video from the Material Handling Industry of America

Narrow Aisle VNA - Automated Guided Vehicle
YourLogisticsTV.com
This robotic vehicle (VNA) is used in high-bay racking aisles. VNA is commonly installed in distribution and warehousing facilities.

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
Witron builds a new distribution center for Febi Bilstein
March 26, 2008
The new distribution center with a size of 22,000 sqm will start its productive use in January 2009.

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Boosting efficiency with Central European logistics
March 19, 2008
STAEDTLER the pen and pencils producer puts its trust in a Euro Logistics concept.

SAVOYE launches latest innovative systems
March 10, 2008
Two new exiting advanced automated storage systems – the PTS Picking Tray System and the MAGMATIC modulo.

FKI Logistex Upgrades EASYpick Software
February 22, 2008
Order fulfillment solution provides increased productivity and cost-effective management.

Automated warehouse for boxes and pallets
YourLogisticsTV.com
Case study: Vehicle scrap merchants Installation by mecalux.

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!

WITRON is extending automated facility in Spain
January 29, 2008
WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH starts the second construction phase of a state of the art distribution center for MERCADONA S.A., leading supermarket chain in Spain.

Order Picking: Methods and Equipment for Piece Pick, Case Pick, and Pallet Pick Operations.
White Paper - David Piaseck
The ability to quickly and accurately process customer orders has become an essential part of doing business.

Space Saving Storage Solutions at Cardiff Audi
January 24, 2008
Automotive manufacturers have traditionally dictated the parts storage areas within dealerships provided under Retail Standard Codes...

Animated Curve Going Stacker Crane Video
YourLogisticsTV.com
This is LTW's Automated Stacker Crane with their patented curve-going technology

Automated document management solutions could help businesses stem the rising operational costs of data storage
January 24, 2008
According to IBM, up to 80 percent of the costs of storing digital data in businesses is spent on operational staff salaries.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

10 reasons for investing in Automated Storage in Refrigeration and Frozen Warehouses
White Paper
This paper is specific to refrigeration and frozen warehouses

Materials handling specialist Kardex enters a new dimension in high density vertical storage
January 15, 2008
KARDEX Shuttle XP Crane increases warehouse capacity by shuttling critical components horizontally within adjacent Shuttle vertical storage systems.

Conveyors & Sortation
Sliding Shoe Sorter Achieves World-Leading Throughputs
January 28, 2008
FKI Logistex announces that its UniSort® XV sliding shoe sorter has achieved throughput rates of up to 400 cartons per minute, making it the highest throughput sliding shoe sorter available.

VDI Logistics Innovation Prize 2008 for SAVOYE GmbH
July 14, 2008
"We couldn’t help but be fascinated by the charm of PTS Picking Tray System"

Swisslog launches new conveyor technology ProMove
June 03, 2008
Swisslog is presenting its newly developed conveyor technology ProMove for the first time at the CeMAT 2008

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.

FKI Logistex® to Launch Four Major New Products
April 21, 2008
A ground-breaking new Case Conveyor and three next-generation high-speed Sortation Systems will each demonstrate their unique, industry-first features at CeMAT in Hall 27.

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

Sorting system for Mexx outlet shops
April 03, 2008
A DHL MEXX case study by Vanderlande Industries

Kaiser's Tengelmann relies on WMS incl. Pick-by-Voice from KNAPP
April 01, 2008
KNAPP successfully installed within three weeks the new version of the KiSoft Warehouse Management System (WMS) at Kaiser's Tengelmann in Nieder-Olm

LOGOMAT pallet conveyor
YourLogisticsTV.com
Introduction of the LOGOMAT pallet conveyor systems. Felxible friction roller conveyors for assembly.

Witron builds a new distribution center for Febi Bilstein
March 26, 2008
The new distribution center with a size of 22,000 sqm will start its productive use in January 2009.

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.

Van Der Lande Conveyors
YourLogisticsTV.com
SCM Distribution Bingen

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Boosting efficiency with Central European logistics
March 19, 2008
STAEDTLER the pen and pencils producer puts its trust in a Euro Logistics concept.

Elettric 80 completes end-of-line automation solution for Spain’s leading wine and juice producer
March 18, 2008
Elettric 80 has completed phase two of an end-of-line automation solution for J Garcia Carrión, the producer of the Don Simon range of products.

FKI Logistex Wins €4.8 Million Contract for Parcel Sortation System in New Zealand
March 14, 2008
CourierPost to boost capacity and operating efficiencies with world-leading automated parcel sortation technology.

FKI Logistex Mini-Unscrambler Aligns Cartons for High-Speed Sortation
March 03, 2008
Compact conveyor system creates a single-file product stream to reduce system jams and mis-sorts.

BEST PowerFlex conveying solution on packaging line
February 11, 2008
A leading rigid presentation packaging manufacturer introduced Best PowerFlex powered roller mobile conveyors into their system.

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.

Diamond Phoenix takes Ikea to a new level with its vertical transport system.
February 06, 2008
When furniture retailer Ikea decided to expand its distribution in the UK, it looked to Ashton in the North West to alleviate some pressure off its Warrington and Leeds stores.

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!

The Art of Sortation in the Conveyor Industry
YouTube.com
Hytrol demonstrates a sortation conveyor system

A continuously driving fixture
January 26, 2008
Some of the most demanding customers for a company like OCS are found in the automotive industry.

Paint line automation for the small wood shop
January 27, 2008
How to double your production output within your existing space.

Axiom unveils the super-versatile, high speed Series 25 sorter
January 25, 2008
Axiom GB Ltd has launched its high speed Series 25 sorter as the latest product to emerge from the company’s ongoing research and development programme.

FKI Logistex Wins Major Contract for its Next Generation Sortation Systems
January 25, 2008
Joseph Witt GmbH selects new high speed and high accuracy technology for mail order & e-commerce distribution centre.

Major Contract Win for Canary Islands Baggage Handling System
January 25, 2008
FKI Logistex will be the main contractor for this state-of-the-art baggage handling system for Fuerteventura Airport in the Canary Islands.

Order Picking: Methods and Equipment for Piece Pick, Case Pick, and Pallet Pick Operations.
White Paper - David Piaseck
The ability to quickly and accurately process customer orders has become an essential part of doing business.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

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.

The Nine Basic Rules of a Successful Supply Chain
The Nine Basic Rules of a Successful Supply Chain is the first in a three-part series created by Waer Systems. The series is designed to help OEMs and Tier I/II manufacturers.

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.

Preventing the escalation of a fire at the design stage of all new warehouse developments February 27, 2008
Following recent high profile warehouse fires, more emphasis is likely to be placed on preventing the escalation of a fire at the design stage of all new warehouse developments.

Revealing RFID Beyond Tracking at RFID Asia Summit 2008 in Indonesia February 14, 2008
Learning from the failures of early adopters & revealing successful RFID technology & applications beyond tracking, the prestigious RFID Asia Summit 2008 will address RFID technology and economic opportunities in various vertical industries.

A fifth of employees store corporate files on memory sticks
A recent survey reveals that 49% of employees store work-related files in multiple locations – posing serious security threats and exposure as well as compliance and information management issues.

Rethinking product development
Product development consultant Don Reinertsen is soon to return to the UK for two workshops, organised by Smallpeice Enterprise.

Lightening the Burden of Proof (of Delivery) by Bob Goodwin
Automating key accounts receivable functions such as handling PoD notes helps to speed up cashflow, and makes a big impact on customer relations.

How to do international business & stay out of jail !!!
Protection (CBP), can impose fines, seize goods, curtail or eliminate import/export privileges and initiate criminal proceedings that can result in prison sentences.

Why Your Company Needs A Parcel Shipping Solution White Paper
This white paper looks at the advantages that can be gained from using a multi-carrier solution.

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

Industry’s Largest Field Trial of RFID Technology on Reusable Transport Packaging January 28, 2008
After Rigorous Lab Testing, Trial Moves to the Field, Backed By Unprecedented Industry Support

Maximise your talent: Research identifies key challenges for business January 28, 2008
The key challenges inherent in uncovering and managing talent within UK organisations have been identified in research published by the Chartered Management Institute and Ashridge Business School.

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.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand 27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

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
Loss of crown angle can lead to injuries and equipment damage

A sudden rise in maintenance costs or employee sick leave could be a sign that your dock leveller has lost its crown angle.

Stertil's WIS inflatable dock shelter is hard to beat
May 12, 2008
Stertil's WIS inflatable dock shelter aims to solve many of the problems caused when unusually large trailers meet traditional loading bays.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Stertil's WIS Inflatable dock shelter is hard to beat
February 05, 2008
Inflatable shelters and seals offer a greater degree of weather-resistance over a wider range of vehicles than traditional curtain shelters, which are not designed for thermal efficiency.

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.

New loading bays at £20 million distribution centre
January 27, 2008
Stertil Stokvis has recently completed a significant distribution centre installation for Multipart Supply Chain Solutions.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

Events
CEVA Wins Technology and Innovation of the Year Award
July 22, 2008
CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has won the prestigious UKWA (UK Warehousing Association) Award for Technology and Innovation.

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.

New forklifts offer ‘intensive care’ for hauliers
February 18, 2008
Jungheinrich UK Ltd will demonstrate models from its new VFG 425-435s range of IC engine-powered counterbalanced lift trucks at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show.

Global Material Handling, and Supply Chain Expo heads to Miami in 2008
February 13, 2008
Companies involved in material handling, manufacturing technology,
packaging, logistics and supply chain industries may want to mark
their calendars for next years MATTECH 2008

MATTECH 2008
20 and 21, August 2008 - Miami Beach, Florida, USA

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

HI Industri
1st-4th September 2009

Improve your warehouse and fleet operations at the UK's leading supply chain show
5th/6th February 2008
Logistics Link South 5th/6th February 2008 Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey.

General News
Excellence in the 3PL sector rewarded
July 22, 2008
Third party logistics (3PL) sectors were recognised at the United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA’s) ninth Annual Awards

FKI Logistex Forms Global Service Team for International Parcel Accounts
March 25, 2008
New Global Account Team will support customer expansion into global markets

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.

Morgan Tucker are on track for Olympic involvement
March 04, 2008
MORGAN Tucker, the Newark-based firm of consulting engineers, has been appointed to deliver one of the largest rail connected logistics centres in Europe ready for the 2012 Olympics.

Jungheinrich awarded major integrated systems contract
February 27, 2008
Jungheinrich UK Ltd’s Systems & Projects Division has been awarded a major contract to supply an integrated mini-load and order consolidation system to Häfele UK

FKI Logistex Upgrades EASYpick Software
February 22, 2008
Order fulfillment solution provides increased productivity and cost-effective management.

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.

Jervis B. Webb completes of Acquisition to Daifuku Co., Ltd.
February 04, 2008
Jervis B. Webb Company of Farmington Hills, Mich., U.S.A, have announced the completion of the sale of 100% of Webb’s outstanding shares to Daifuku Co., Ltd.

Haribo chews over logistics options
January 29, 2008
German sweet manufacturer Haribo has apointed Consultant Total Logistics to review its supply chain.

The MAN Group in Q3/2007: Strong growth rate sustained
January 29, 2008
In an ongoing congenial market, the MAN Group continued unabated its growth of H1 into Q3/2007. Order intake, sales and operating profit all showed double-digit percentage gains.

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.

Bulmers announce changes at board level in their logistics business
January 28, 2008
Seeking to further strengthen the management structure in support of future expansion, Johnathan Bulmer of Bulmers Logistics has announced a Board restructure.

WITRON is extending automated facility in Spain
January 29, 2008
WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH starts the second construction phase of a state of the art distribution center for MERCADONA S.A., leading supermarket chain in Spain.

Swisslog awarded major order by dm-drogerie markt
January 28, 2008
dm-drogerie markt (dm) has commissioned Swisslog, to design and implement a new dm-distribution center near Cologne, Germany.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

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.

Cat Lift Trucks wins worldwide deal with CEVA Logistics
July 22, 2008
Cat Lift Trucks® has recently signed a World Wide Preferred Supplier Master Agreement with leading international third party logistics provider CEVA Logistics

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.

Enersys provides Peterborough Power for Debenhams
June 03, 2008
Debenhams specified a complete power management solution from EnerSys for the warehouse trucks at its new distribution centre in Peterborough.

Lowest exhaust emissions yet from new Nissan forklift DX ECO-X range
June 03, 2008
Nissan has put the emphasis on safety, productivity and the environment with the launch of a new series of ultra low emission lift trucks.

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.

New 7 ton tow tractor from Jungheinrich
May 12, 2008
Jungheinrich has announced details of a new tow tractor that it plans to launch this summer.

AC power spreads across Cat® Lift Trucks stacker range
April 30, 2008
A brand new AC-powered platform stacker and a new AC-powered variant of an existing stand-on stacker model have recently been added to the Cat Lift Trucks range of warehouse trucks.

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.

Jungheinrich announce factory developments
April 02, 2008
Jungheinrich has announced plans to open a new factory in Leipzig in 2009

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

RollerForks Animation Video
YourLogisticsTV.com
The load simply rolls onto the fork

Bendi articulated forklift
YourLogisticsTV.com
Bendi B3 has the capability to work safely in 1.6m aisles.

Hilarious pallet truck fun
YourLogisticsTV.com
That's got to hurt!

Jungheinrich announces new 4-series
March 14, 2008
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has launched its new hydrostatic IC engine-powered 4 series lift truck in the UK.

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.

First AC powered forklifts at Manutention
March 07, 2008 - Includes video
Six new “Dash 7” models, 1.5t - 2t capacity, 3-wheel and 4-wheel to be introduced at Manutention 2008

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.

The Safest Truck in the World Just Got Safer
February 22, 2008
Toyota Material Handling has made the safest truck range in the world even safer with the launch of the Tonero engine powered forklift.

New forklifts offer ‘intensive care’ for hauliers
February 18, 2008
Jungheinrich UK Ltd will demonstrate models from its new VFG 425-435s range of IC engine-powered counterbalanced lift trucks at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show.

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.

Very funny forklift truck movie
YourLogisticsTV.com
Funny Forklift Training Video, German with English subtitles.

Making of the Forklift of the Future
YourLogisticsTV.com
Innovative RFID features hint at the changes to come in warehousing and supply chain dependent industries.

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.

An integrated approach to forklift safety
White Paper
white paper from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Jungheinrich launches the JetPilot
YourLogisticsTV.com
Video report on an ergonomic new steering concept Jungheinrich calls the JetPilot.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

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.

Linde gets on board with British Airways
January 10, 2008
British Airways, recently acquired 150 new Linde P 250’s, electric tow tractors to help improve its operational performance

Overhead Handling
Health and Safety Legislation - Handling and Lifting Equipment
White Paper
Health and safety legislation means that handling and lifting equipment is now required to take on jobs that, previously, were often carried out manually.

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

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.

New universal hook from Ingersoll Rand
January 26, 2008
Ingersoll Rand has developed a universal hook, featuring a sensitive control handle, for its Intelift pneumatic balancers.

A continuously driving fixture
January 26, 2008
Some of the most demanding customers for a company like OCS are found in the automotive industry.

Paint line automation for the small wood shop
January 27, 2008
How to double your production output within your existing space.

Material Handling System: Crane Video
YouTube.com
Han-Tek, Inc. Material Handling System Crane and Box Car designed by Han-Tek.

Automated Crane Video
YouTube.com
This short video shows just how how accurate an automated crane solution can be.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

Packaging & Labelling
ALDI – “Spend a little, live a lot!”
April 24, 2008
Aldi’s received considerable reduction in the electricity bills at their stores.

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Aetna UK and Euroimpianti - a powerful combination in packaging automation
February 22, 2008
Since 2003 Aetna UK has been the exclusive UK distributor for Euroimpianti Robotic Arm Palletisers, Pick and Place Units and LGV Systems for end-of-line automation.

Staples UK order 10 ROBOT pallet stretch wrappers from Aetna UK
February 05, 2008
When Staples UK reviewed their pallet wrapping operation, they decided to upgrade from traditional hand wrapping to pallet stretch wrapping.

Intermec PB50 mobile printer brings labels up close
February 05, 2008
Intermec has recently introduced the PB50, the company's first wireless mobile label printer.

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!

Belgravium supplies proven warehouse solution to James Irlam Logistics
January 28, 2008
James Irlam started his one man business back in the 1940’s when he was a gardener based in Ringway.

RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and reusable containers
White paper - Intermec
The model for cycle tracking reusable containers is the pallet market.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

Pallets & Containers
Link 51 helps to keep complete dog food supply in control
June 23, 2008
Storage specialist Link 51 has completed an extensive pallet live facility in Welwyn Garden City for the UK's largest independent producers of complete dog foods.

Swisslog launches new conveyor technology ProMove
June 03, 2008
Swisslog is presenting its newly developed conveyor technology ProMove for the first time at the CeMAT 2008

Palletline are going all the way with the help of Vigo and Psion Teklogix
May 02, 2008
Vigo Software has won a contract to provide Palletline with signature capture software that will enable Palletline to trace the movement of palletized loads to the point of delivery across the UK and Ireland.

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

RollerForks Animation Video
YourLogisticsTV.com
The load simply rolls onto the fork

Boosting efficiency with Central European logistics
March 19, 2008
STAEDTLER the pen and pencils producer puts its trust in a Euro Logistics concept.

Elettric 80 completes end-of-line automation solution for Spain’s leading wine and juice producer
March 18, 2008
Elettric 80 has completed phase two of an end-of-line automation solution for J Garcia Carrión, the producer of the Don Simon range of products.

Kalmar wins a service contract from Norsteve Oslo
March 13, 2008
The contract includes the provision of preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs due to normal wear and tear on five Kalmar ESC 350 W straddle carriers.

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.

Saving Energy and Costs– top priorities for logistics
February 12, 2008
Olivo portable insulated containers provide solutions

Automated warehouse for boxes and pallets
YourLogisticsTV.com
Case study: Vehicle scrap merchants Installation by mecalux.

Craemer plastic pallet tests prove a winner at Jordans Cereals
February 08, 2008
Rigorous trials on Craemer CR3-5 plastic pallets at an ISO Test Centre provided the final overwhelming and comprehensive proof to Jordans Cereals that these plastic pallets were more than capable.

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.

Safety first for Palletline
February 05, 2008
Pallet networks are coming under close scrutiny by the Health & Safety Executive.

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.

Staples UK order 10 ROBOT pallet stretch wrappers from Aetna UK
February 05, 2008
When Staples UK reviewed their pallet wrapping operation, they decided to upgrade from traditional hand wrapping to pallet stretch wrapping.

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.

Industry’s Largest Field Trial of RFID Technology on Reusable Transport Packaging
January 28, 2008
After Rigorous Lab Testing, Trial Moves to the Field, Backed By Unprecedented Industry Support

RFID tags for tracking plastic pallets and reusable containers
White paper - Intermec
The model for cycle tracking reusable containers is the pallet market.

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.

CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand
27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover
With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth.

Rack & Shelving
Mecalux builds the biggest Ceramic Warehouse in Europe for Porcelanosa
February 11, 2008
Mecalux has built an automatic warehouse for Porcelanosa in an amazing building of 35m high and 260m long in Vila-real (Castellón).

Link 51 helps to keep complete dog food supply in control
June 23, 2008
Storage specialist Link 51 has completed an extensive pallet live facility in Welwyn Garden City for the UK's largest independent producers of complete dog foods.

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.

Witron builds a new distribution center for Febi Bilstein
March 26, 2008
The new distribution center with a size of 22,000 sqm will start its productive use in January 2009.

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.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

High lifting LGV for warehouse racking
YourLogisticsTV.com
High lifting LGV for warehouse racking with 9 metre reach capability and can manoeuvre in corridors with a 3 metre width.

Boosting efficiency with Central European logistics
March 19, 2008
STAEDTLER the pen and pencils producer puts its trust in a Euro Logistics concept.

Frozen Assets
February 06, 2008
Recently Christian Salvesen's racking system was extended to provide more storage capacity.

More Than Just Pretty Protection
February 06, 2008
The best protection is a good set of eyes in the back of your head.

Diamond Phoenix takes Ikea to a new level with its vertical transport system.
February 06, 2008
When furniture retailer Ikea decided to expand its distribution in the UK, it looked to Ashton in the North West to alleviate some pressure off its Warrington and Leeds stores.