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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.
Lifts and health & safety
Aug 29, 2012
By Mike Carp, Sales Director, DeSeM Lifts.
If you have a lift on your premises, there are a number of health and safety considerations which you should be aware of.
Sara Sprint high-speed roller door logs over 1million cycles
Aug 29, 2012
For distribution centres and production sites, specifying the fastest and most efficient industrial doors can be the first step to improving work flow and maintaining regulated room temperatures.
Stertil Stokvis dock levellers specified for Davies Turner replacement programme
Aug 29, 2012
An installation of ten Stertil Stokvis hydraulic dock levellers and 20 dock bumpers has been completed at Davies Turner's Dartford Freight Terminal as part of a rolling programme that will see the replacement of 44 loading bays over the next few years.
Used forklift truck fair in Warrington
Aug 29, 2012
Jungheinirch has announced that it will be holding a used forklift equipment fair at its Warrington showroom facility on 13 September.
New auto packing technology release by Numina Group
Aug 29, 2012
Numina Group, automation experts with over 25 years of expertise, recognised a need for a faster and more flexible mail order pharmacy automated bottle packing system.
Flexi announces continuing sales success
Aug 29, 2012
Independently-owned UK-based articulated forklift truck manufacturer, Flexi Narrow Aisle, has announced that in the first six months of 2012 orders for its Flexi range of articulated forklifts reached record levels.
Howard Tenens wins major funding boost for Green Trucks
Aug 29, 2012
A Howard Tenens' led consortium has been awarded a total of £1.26 million from the 'Low Carbon Truck Demonstration Trial' funded by the Department for Transport and the Technology Strategy Board. This will be a major boost in driving forward Howard Tenens' sustainable transport strategy.
Kuehne + Nagel exclusive healthcare logistics provider of Bayer in Chile
Aug 29, 2012
Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded an exclusive contract to manage the logistics activities for Bayer HealthCare Chile – including warehousing, laboratory testing, quality control and distribution.
