On October 1st 1972, the first Clipper company was established by Torben G. Jensen. This year Clipper is celebrating its 40th anniversary in shipping.
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.
Mobile Fun expands warehouse to support increasing sales
Oct 10, 2012
Mobile Fun, the UK online retailer of mobile accessories, has extended its warehouse and distribution centre to meet increasing sales.
Ignoring new legislation is a waste of time
Oct 10, 2012
Many businesses and other organisations still need to review their waste management policies and create additional procedures in order to comply with The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, according to workplace equipment supplier Slingsby. The new legislation was introduced as part of the EU's Waste Framework Directive and has an impact on all organisations that are responsible for producing, keeping, transporting, recycling, recovering or disposing of waste.
Christopher Knollys appointed as Managing Director for sara LBS
Oct 10, 2012
sara LBS, the specialist in the supply and maintenance of high speed industrial doors and loading bay solutions, has appointed Christopher Knollys to the role of Managing Director.
City Link gets an extra special thank you from some four-legged friends
Oct 10, 2012
City Link, the UK express parcel carrier, recently came to the rescue after they received an appeal asking if they could distribute tinned food to dogs at Dogs Trust's rehoming centre in Leeds.
Goods Lift helps Turntable handle more furniture
Oct 10, 2012
Exeter-based charity Turntable Furniture has made the best possible use of the available space at its new premises by installing a Mezz Lift from Penny Hydraulics to handle furniture and other items between floors.
New Stannah Levelmaster - platform goods lift
Oct 10, 2012
According to Stannah, the new addition to its goods lift range is already busy saving time and ensuring safety for several leading retailers and their staff. The lift provides a cost-effective solution to negotiating level changes, within a busy premises, where stock needs continual replenishment.
Jungheinrich's perfect recipe for kitchenware specialist
Oct 10, 2012
Creative kitchenware specialist Lakeland is one of the UK's home shopping pioneers. Founded in the early 1960s, it remains a family-owned business and today has over 4000 kitchen and home solutions in its range which it sells through its popular print-catalogue, from its website and from some 59 stores from Aberdeen to Truro.
Skills for Logistics awarded £1.14m to build bridge from military to civilian logistics
Oct 10, 2012
Skills for Logistics (SfL) has been awarded £1.14 million, under the third phase of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' Employer Investment Fund (EIF3), to deliver a programme for transition from military to civilian logistics for up to 1000 people leaving the armed forces.
