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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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The October 2015 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT is now available.

1 The October 2015 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT is now available.

The latest edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT features a detailed Special Report on Voice/Warehouse Management Systems. In compiling this detailed report, we spoke exclusively with a number of leading spokespeople from the vendor and analyst community to determine current trends and on-going developments in these fast-changing technology sectors.

Axiom's automated packing solution doubles productivity for Asda

2 Axiom's automated packing solution doubles productivity for Asda

Axiom GB has designed and completed an automated packing and dispatch solution for Asda Stores Ltd at Clipper Logistics' Boughton facility in Nottinghamshire.

Pallet Truck Shop helps business maximise storage space in run up to Christmas

3 Pallet Truck Shop helps business maximise storage space in run up to Christmas

Pallet Truck Shop, supplier of manual handling equipment, is helping businesses all over the UK get the most from their storage facilities with a range of manual and semi-electric stacker trucks, designed to make lifting and storing heavy loads a breeze.

Process technologies boosted with big-bag handling

4 Process technologies boosted with big-bag handling

Processing procedures involving powdered, granulated or other free-flowing materials require regular, high volume product top-ups to maintain adequate production through-puts.

European pallet giant awarded for innovative future vision

5 European pallet giant awarded for innovative future vision

Palletways has won an Operational Excellence accolade at this year's Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport awards. The award was presented to Craig Hibbert by HRH The Princess Royal and the Institute's President, Beverley Bell FCILT.

Renovotec launches 'Warehouse Doctor' service

6 Renovotec launches 'Warehouse Doctor' service

Renovotec is launching 'Warehouse Doctor', a free health check service that assesses warehouse technology systems and infrastructure, operations and processes before making recommendations for improvement........

Prepare for the worst to minimise forklift maintenance costs this winter

7 Prepare for the worst to minimise forklift maintenance costs this winter

Predictions on the severity of this year's winter conditions may be as diverse as the British weather itself, but what remains certain is that businesses need to plan ahead for every eventuality.

Panther Warehousing launches new delivery and build service

8 Panther Warehousing launches new delivery and build service

Panther Warehousing is gearing up to launch a new service. The dedicated white-glove two-man delivery specialist has unveiled plans for a new Deliver and Build service – and is claimed to put an end to the stress that many associate with self-assembly goods.

CEVA expands into beauty industry in Brazil with Sephora

9 CEVA expands into beauty industry in Brazil with Sephora

CEVA Logistics has announced an expansion into the beauty industry in Brazil with the signing of a new agreement with Sephora, a cosmetics retailer owned by LVMH, (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) the world's leading luxury goods group.

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