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ADLINK Technology will be showcasing its IoT digital experiments at this year’s Hannover Fair. Its ‘Connect Stream Control’ technology enables companies to test the business potential of IoT-applications.

ILAPAK’s Delta 6000 R flow wrapper with MAP for packing tortillas and flat breads is now capable of speeds of up to 150ppm following several design enhancements.

Imperial Logistics International continues to strengthen its senior management team with the appointment of Juergen Mues to the post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). He takes up his position on 15 March 2019.

International logistics firm Baxter Freight has officially been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status – an internationally recognised quality mark for the supply chain – by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

EnerSys is set to introduce advanced lithium ion technology to its NexSys range of high-performance motive power batteries with the launch of NexSys iON battery systems in 2019.

Logistics operations are increasingly turning to integrated technology solutions to overcome a host of transport planning pressures, while at the same time the driver and general skills shortage continues to weigh on the supply chain sector.

Fourteen of the UK’s finest van operators and drivers celebrated after being recognised as the ‘best of the best’ at the FTA’s 2018 Van Excellence Honours, which took place in a glittering ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Imperial Logistics has appointed Holger Wilhelm to the newly-created post of Executive Vice President - Automotive.

The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process - says an industry spokesperson.

Swissport recently agreed to increase its shareholding in Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd. (HCH) to 100 percent from 50 percent, which it held in a joint venture.

Protective packaging specialist, Pregis Limited, will be introducing the availability of Sharp bagging solutions at packaging events across Europe this coming Spring.