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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 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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Essity’s carbon reduction partnership with IPP is more than a hygiene factor

1 Essity’s carbon reduction partnership with IPP is more than a hygiene factor

One of the world’s largest hygiene and health companies is working collaboratively with its strategic supply chain partner to reduce the carbon footprint created by the delivery of more than two million pallets a year.

Essity, which owns tissue and paper towel brands including Cushelle and Plenty and manufactures products for both the retail and professional markets, has a partnership with IPP, one of Europe’s leading pallet poolers as part of its mission to ‘create sustainable value together.’

Striking Mercedes-Benz Vito vans hit the high notes for Pinnacle

2 Striking Mercedes-Benz Vito vans hit the high notes for Pinnacle

Roofing contractor Pinnacle Slating & Tiling knows it can bank on superb reliability from the Mercedes-Benz Vito – it has one that’s still going strong and looking good after a decade, while Managing Director Warren Howell is a big fan of the Vito Sport crew van he purchased a year ago.

F-TEC to make an impact at IMHX 2019

3 F-TEC to make an impact at IMHX 2019

The Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), the dedicated training facility, will be exhibiting at IMHX between 24-27 September 2019. It will also launch its new service, Pro-TEC.

Fortec Distribution Network instils new safety culture

4 Fortec Distribution Network instils new safety culture

The Fortec Distribution Network, one of the UK’s most innovative pallet networks, has carried out a total overhaul of its Health & Safety procedures to instil a “Safety First” culture at its national Hub.

Data management and its integral role in future-proofing fleets takes centre stage at Let’s Explore 2019

5 Data management and its integral role in future-proofing fleets takes centre stage at Let’s Explore 2019

Fleet managers are set to gain valuable insights into how innovative data management can help them future-proof their businesses at TomTom Telematics’ Let’s Explore 2019 on 12 September.

Linde Material Handling presents Linde P250 FuelCell tow tractor at inter Airport Europe

6 Linde Material Handling presents Linde P250 FuelCell tow tractor at inter Airport Europe

Rapid refueling, efficient and emission-free in operation: FuelCell powered industrial trucks are becoming a promising energy solution for more and more customers.

3 ways barcoding technology benefits warehouses and increase efficiency

7 3 ways barcoding technology benefits warehouses and increase efficiency

By Joseph Walston, Director of Operations at Sentient Lasers.

In an age of faster shipping and delivery times brought on by retail giants like Amazon, efficiency within warehouses has become increasingly important. One tried-and-true method of warehouse organization is barcoding technology.

Prohire and LEVL announce strategic partnership

8 Prohire and LEVL announce strategic partnership

Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, Prohire Limited is to work with LEVL Telematics, the UK provider of the telematics solution Geotab in a strategic partnership.

Combination of Thermo King gensets and solar panels helps B&H Logistik efficiently transport refrigerated containers

9 Combination of Thermo King gensets and solar panels helps B&H Logistik efficiently transport refrigerated containers

Thermo King and its German dealer Transportkühlung Thermo King GmbH, provided B&H Logistik with a unique solution combining generator sets (gensets) and solar panels for efficient and reliable power supply during the transport of refrigerated containers.

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