As the 2015 General Election looms, manufacturing in the UK will be a key issue with all the main political parties insisting that they will introduce measures to boost productivity and improve the UK's economic performance in this vital sector.
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 Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Schoeller Allibert produces fresh RTP solution for brassica specialists
Mar 25, 2015
Schoeller Allibert, the UK manufacturer of plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP), has delivered a fresh idea for leading produce experts, M Leggate & Sons – leading to supply chain cost savings of around €35,000 to date.
PMT adds forklift mounts to its computer mounting solutions line-up for supply chain operations
Mar 25, 2015
Precision Mounting Technologies Ltd. (PMT) has added to its computer mounting solutions line-up with the introduction of forklift mounts and a distracted driving solution (which limits the functionality of mobile computers while the vehicle is moving).
Sopra Steria selected by NATO to deliver transformational logistics programme
Mar 25, 2015
NATO has selected Sopra Steria to deliver a transformational logistics programme. The Logistics Functional Service programme will provide improved interoperability across multiple functions, utilising existing platforms and open systems.
Toyota Material Handling is awarded iF Universal expert and consumer labels
Mar 25, 2015
The BT Movit S-series towing truck was recently given the iF Universal Design expert favourite and consumer label. At the same event, the BT Movit N-series towing truck, Care Equipped for Mobility Support in Hospitals, earned the consumer favourite label.
CEVA opens new local distribution centre for Magneti Marelli in Italy
Mar 25, 2015
CEVA Logistics has announced the opening of a local distribution centre for Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and Services, a division dedicated to the independent spare parts network and after sales market, consisting of 1,600 sq m in Padua Interporto, Italy.
Voxware introduces Cloud-based predictive modelling analytics platform
Mar 25, 2015
Voxware has announced the introduction of Intellestra, a Cloud-based predictive modelling and supply chain analytics platform, at ProMat 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Dematic introduces new suite of intra-logistics solutions
Mar 25, 2015
Dematic, a supplier of intra-logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, has introduced a new suite of solutions for receiving, storage, order fulfilment, buffer staging, packing and palletising.
Aztek Logistics gains greater control with Access warehousing solution
Mar 25, 2015
Aztek Logstics, the 3PL supplier, required a warehouse management solution (WMS) to maximise stock control, improve customer service, and deliver the high standard of service the organisation requires to consistently win new business.
Intralogistics Europe 2015
Mar 25, 2015
For its third edition, held jointly with SITL Paris at the Parc des Expositions - Porte de Versailles - pavilion 7.2, Intralogistics Europe 2015 will be presenting the latest innovations in handling equipment and automated systems.
