To meet the growing demand for its range of environmentally friendly pallet wrapping film and machinery solutions, Gloucestershire-based Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists Ltd (GVPS) has opened a new warehouse and national distribution centre.
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.
New chain means less forklift and container handling downtime in ports and terminals
Jul 31, 2012
Hertfordshire-based FB Chain Ltd has announced the launch of a new brand of leaf chain specifically designed for the type of heavy-capacity forklift trucks, reach stackers and container handlers used in and around ports, harbours and other freight terminals.
Pro-Dek racking provides efficient, organised board storage
Jul 31, 2012
Two cantilever racking installations from Pro-Dek Storage Systems have allowed one of Europes largest manufacturers of kitchen and bedroom carcase and fascia panels to stock raw materials with maximum efficiency and minimum damage in a new factory in West Yorkshire.
National Factory Design Conference 2012
Jul 31, 2012
Man and Machine, the Factory Design company, is working in association with the GTMA to run the first ever National Factory Design Conference on Wednesday 26 September 2012.
Regional Development Minister opens new logistics depot
Jul 31, 2012
Redhead International, the Great Britain and Ireland independent logistics company, officially opened its new Northern Ireland depot in Mallusk, on Friday 27 July.
New pallet range offers more for less
Jul 31, 2012
Popular with exporters and the chemical industry, the 1140mm (L) x 1140mm (W) pallet has just become even more versatile and cost-effective with the introduction of a new lightweight nestable version to Goplasticpallets.com's range.
Serious fork lift truck accidents on the increase
Jul 31, 2012
Announcing details of its 10th annual National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference, the FLTA have revealed that after two years of decline fork lift truck accidents are once again on the rise.
Kuehne + Nagel provides sea transport management solutions for Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Ltd.
Jul 31, 2012
Metro Group Buying Hong Kong Ltd., a subsidiary of Metro Group, one of the largest retailing companies with around 2,200 stores in 32 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as its provider of sea transport management services.
BITO container receives Red Dot Award
Jul 31, 2012
BITO's SL86 heavy-duty plastic container has received the Red Dot Product Design 2012 Award. Inaugurated in 1955, The Red Dot Design Awards is now one of the world's largest and most distinguished design competitions.