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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.
Rhenus bolsters network with Belfast depot
Jan 29, 2014
Supply chain firm Rhenus Logistics, has further strengthened its existing network with a recently opened facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Warrior for all types of pallet
Jan 29, 2014
European Handling Equipment has launched the Warrior semi-electric counterbalanced stacker. As the latest addition to the Warrior range, the new stacker has been designed as a compact and versatile truck with the ability to handle safely all types and sizes of pallet.
Farrall's Transport head of marketing and IT to speak at Spring Fair
Jan 29, 2014
Matt Farrall, head of marketing and IT at Farrall's Transport, is to speak to a broad spectrum of UK retail businesses on 'Sourcing & selecting a logistics partner' at this year's Spring Fair at the NEC, Birmingham (6th February, 10:30 – 11:00 in the Export Theatre).
Drones may soon offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional palletising methods
Jan 29, 2014
Drones may soon offer a cost-effective and scalable alternative to traditional palletising methods, as demonstrated by the latest Demo3D video commissioned by Qimarox of the Netherlands. See it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/rG3Frwaa47E
Logistics Guild Credit Union initiative 'for ethical and cost-efficient finance'
Jan 29, 2014
Skills for Logistics, together with industry partners, have called on the logistics sector to back The Logistics Guild Credit Union - an initiative that will provide an ethical and cost-efficient source of finance for the industry.
Acumen 'one of most inspirational British firms'
Jan 29, 2014
It's a double celebration for Acumen Logistics Group. Not only is the company celebrating its 10th anniversary since acquisition but has also just been listed in the London Stock Exchange Group's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain' – a landmark report which profiles some of the UK's most exciting and dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's).
Conveyor Handling Company at MODEX
Jan 28, 2014
Conveyor Handling Company will be exhibiting at MODEX 2014, the supply chain and manufacturing industry's largest expo, March 17-20 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
mda relies on TouchStar mobile solutions for operational excellence
Jan 28, 2014
With over 25 years' experience, mda is a leading UK provider of outsourced fulfilment and procurement solutions to some of Britain's biggest brands and retailers.
DeSeM Lifts supplies three lifts at Storagebase
Jan 22, 2014
A North Staffordshire manufacturer has won its biggest ever contract, to supply three 38 person, seven floor goods-and-passenger lifts to a landmark new self-storage facility.
