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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.
Arla Foods reduces HGV emissions with the help of Gasrec bio-fuels
Feb 19, 2014
Gasrec has opened a dedicated Bio-LNG filling station at Arla Foods' new £150 million dairy at Aylesbury, which is set to become the UK's first zero carbon dairy and has the capacity to process up to one billion litres of fresh milk a year.
Get ready for Jungheinrich's 'Big Event'
Feb 19, 2014
Anyone who relies on forklift trucks, racking, warehouse management systems or any other type of materials handling equipment within their business, will not want to miss 'The Big Event' – a two day intralogistics fair which takes place at Jungheinirch UK Ltd's Warrington showroom facility on March 12th and 13th.
Packaging firms enter the Lion’s Lair at Packaging Innovations
Feb 19, 2014
Patent-pending technology, personalised packaging, management services and foam-based rPET trays are this year's products being pitched in the Lions' Lair competition, during Packaging Innovations NEC, on Thursday 27 February at 2pm in the International Brand Summit Theatre.
Containerlift selects Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres
Feb 19, 2014
Containerlift, the international container handling specialists have selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to provide a comprehensive tyre and support service package for their UK and European Sidelifter sales and rental operation.
Transport and logistics operators should act now over fuel re-categorisation
Feb 19, 2014
Thousands of transport and logistics operators are being urged by a health and safety legislation expert to act now over forthcoming changes to the way fuel will be categorised.
J D Neuhaus re-designs heavy engineering Profi hoists
Feb 19, 2014
As a completion of the re-design project for their Profi range of air operated hoists, the J D Neuhaus company have now launched its new Profi 75 TI and Profi 100 TI hoists, offering SWL capacities of 75 and 100 tonnes respectively.
Amethyst Systems 'provides the UK's most advanced cold storage facility with a new warehouse solution'
Feb 19, 2014
Bristol-based bespoke software developer, Amethyst Systems, has secured another major contract and has provided the UK's most advanced cold storage facility with a new warehouse solution, which is already enabling the movement of a record number of pallets.
Microlise’s DriveTab in-cab driver communications tablet launched
Feb 19, 2014
Microlise has introduced SmartPOD, a downloadable application for Android smartphone devices that enables the cost effective use of e-POD within both sub-contract fleets and own fleet operations alike.
Medipoint: A clearer picture of the service organization with ORTEC and Sigmax
Feb 12, 2014
Medipoint, suppliers of medical equipment and adaptation aids and part of Medux, has realized significant efficiency savings with Field service Suite
