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 EquipmentOverhead 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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BAUMA visitors see Hyster tough trucks for the construction and mining sectors

1 BAUMA visitors see Hyster tough trucks for the construction and mining sectors

Visitors to the BAUMA trade fair at the Messe München in Munich, Germany, saw how the extensive Hyster materials handling offerings excel in the most demanding applications, such as the construction and mining sectors.

sara LBS supplies high-speed, high-efficiency roller shutter door for leading European Honda dealership

2 sara LBS supplies high-speed, high-efficiency roller shutter door for leading European Honda dealership

With its 'Hate Something, Change Something' and 'Power of Dreams' advertising campaigns, Honda has made a bold statement that its corporate image is one of efficiency and aesthetics.

99 per cent of Spanish loading companies invest in sustainability

3 99 per cent of Spanish loading companies invest in sustainability

The fifteenth edition of the International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition (SIL 2013) has carried out the SIL 2013 4th Barometer Logistics Circle that analyses the logistics industry.

RediGroup structured for success

4 RediGroup structured for success

As part of its ongoing commitment to deliver comprehensive, single source storage solutions, Yorkshire-based RediGroup has restructured its senior management team.

Rebuilt trucks offer environmental and cost benefits

5 Rebuilt trucks offer environmental and cost benefits

Flexi Narrow Aisle – designer and manufacturer of the Flexi AC range of articulated forklift trucks – has announced the availability of a collection of completely remanufactured 'second life' Flexi articulated trucks, the Flexi ECO AC range.

Thorworld's interlock systems make loading and unloading safer

6 Thorworld's interlock systems make loading and unloading safer

Loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries, has launched a new range of interlock devices designed to improve operator safety and prevent drive-offs when using mobile yardramps and loading bays.

Gist adds 20 lifting floor 44 pallet trailers to fleet

7 Gist adds 20 lifting floor 44 pallet trailers to fleet

Gist has added another 20 lifting floor, double-decker, 44-pallet trailers to their temperature-controlled fleet.

Free driver training offered for fleet trial participants

8 Free driver training offered for fleet trial participants

Energy Saving Trust and Vertivia Mileage Management have joined forces to evaluate the effectiveness of eco-driving training.

Fleets based in England who can provide historical fuel and mileage data as a benchmark are invited to apply to take part in the scheme, with benefits to the participating organisation including up to £6,000 worth of eco-driving training provided free of charge.

Cemex bagged cement contract win for Wincanton

9 Cemex bagged cement contract win for Wincanton

Cemex, ready-mixed concrete provider, has awarded a new three-year national distribution contract to Wincanton.

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