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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Thermo King and Frigoblock envision the city of the future at the 2018 IAA Show in Hannover, Germany

1 Thermo King and Frigoblock envision the city of the future at the 2018 IAA Show in Hannover, Germany

Transportation solution businesses Thermo King and Frigoblock of Ingersoll Rand, creator of comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will welcome visitors at the booth #C05, in Hall 27 of the IAA Show in Hannover, Germany, from 20 to 27 September 2018.

Zanders invests millions in converting power plant to gas

2 Zanders invests millions in converting power plant to gas

Zanders is sending out a clear message of commitment to its Bergisch Gladbach location: The manufacturer of high-quality specialty papers and cartonboard is converting its on-site power plant from hard coal to natural gas and is investing several million euros in modernization.

Automation proves the right remedy for Sigma Pharmaceuticals

3 Automation proves the right remedy for Sigma Pharmaceuticals

Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals has installed automated handling systems from KNAPP as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Brexit concerns loom large, despite businesses doing all they can to prepare

4 Brexit concerns loom large, despite businesses doing all they can to prepare

Fears over Brexit appear to be increasing businesses' perception of the risks in their supply chain, despite evidence suggesting many have taken steps to ready themselves for a post-Brexit environment, a new report has found.

Stewart Hill to draw comparisons at FLTA’s National Forklift Safety Convention

5 Stewart Hill to draw comparisons at FLTA’s National Forklift Safety Convention

Exercises. Threats. Alerts. When you're working in a war zone, there's never a moment you're unaware of the potential danger all around you... and for good reason, too, as war veteran Stewart Hill will discuss at the National Forklift Safety Convention in October.

Cartwright wins first major order from Goldstar Heathrow

6 Cartwright wins first major order from Goldstar Heathrow

Commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright has won its first major order from Goldstar Heathrow.

Environmental & safety improvements delivered for Elis’ road fleet through integration of telematics & video data

7 Environmental & safety improvements delivered for Elis’ road fleet through integration of telematics & video data

Innovative use of video surveillance, integrated with telematics, sees 12.7% improvement in fuel efficiency, a 58% reduction in driver related incidences and near eradication of speeding

Sidewall protection for OTR tyres keeps mining operations running

8 Sidewall protection for OTR tyres keeps mining operations running

While mining operations extract precious minerals and metals from below the earth's surface, their operations depend on something also very valuable that is above the ground – off the road (OTR) tyres.

Diverse grinding wheel handling applications in confined spaces

9 Diverse grinding wheel handling applications in confined spaces

A great deal of potential in confined spaces: Haas is expanding the range of possibilities of its Multigrind® CA and CB grinding machines with a fully automated compact storage rack for up to 70 grinding wheels and up to 20 coolant protectors.

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