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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. 

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Manufacturing and Logistics IT - October 2012 digital issue

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Manufacturing and Logistics IT - October 2012 digital issue

Special Report:
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Consultancy special feature:
JULIAN NIBLETT INTERVIEW

Also in this issue:
Four pillars of demand forecasting excellence
Getting delivery right first time, on time
Creating the ‘green’ automated warehouse
Driving greater efficiencies

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Ambitious carbon reduction targets for Briggs

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Ambitious carbon reduction targets for Briggs

Briggs Equipment has launched a new environmental strategy that sets out plans to reduce the company's carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2040.

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Engineering innovation potential 'game changer' for construction bulk market

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Engineering innovation potential 'game changer' for construction bulk market

A new design for construction vehicles, which allows safe entry to silo tankers via low-level access points, has the potential to be a 'game changer' for the sector.

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Polar Speed adds more Thermo King units to its fleet

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Polar Speed adds more Thermo King units to its fleet

Ten brand new vehicles in the Polar Speed Thermologistics fleet have been fitted with Thermo King refrigeration units supplied and installed by Marshall Fleet Solutions.

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Sidetracker order-picker boosts customer service for Acenta Steel Distribution

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Sidetracker order-picker boosts customer service for Acenta Steel Distribution

A twin man-up order-picker with full 360º turning capability has been built by Sidetracker Engineering to enable Acenta Steel Distribution, part of the Acenta Steels Group to achieve fast, efficient order processing at its warehouse near Bolton, Greater Manchester.

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New roles for Vanderlande Industries' Martijn van der Lande and Willem Thielsch

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New roles for Vanderlande Industries' Martijn van der Lande and Willem Thielsch

Martijn van der Lande has joined the North America team of Vanderlande Industries as General Manager Distribution, Parcel & Postal.

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Stef continues its development in France in out-of-home catering logistics with the acquisition of KL Services

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Stef continues its development in France in out-of-home catering logistics with the acquisition of KL Services

Group Stef announces its acquisition of 100% of KL Services effective October 29. The operation has received the green light from the competition Authority.

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1500 new jobs to be created by DPD

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1500 new jobs to be created by DPD

Parcel firm DPD is to invest £175 million to expand its capacity to meet growing demand from the online retail boom. The investment will create 1500 new, full-time jobs.

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