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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Creative appoints Micro Warehouse as a distribution partner for Ireland

1 Creative appoints Micro Warehouse as a distribution partner for Ireland

Creative Labs (Irl.) Ltd. has announced the appointment of Micro Warehouse as a distributor for its range of products in Ireland.

DHL secures contract to manage Hankook's UK warehousing operations

2 DHL secures contract to manage Hankook's UK warehousing operations

DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a three year contract to manage Hankook Tyres' UK warehousing operations. Under the new agreement DHL has assumed responsibility for the receipt, check and stock replenishment of inbound tyre deliveries, plus picking for next day distribution from the South Korean manufacturer's facilities in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

New films will save users money each pallet they wrap

3 New films will save users money each pallet they wrap

New ranges of pallet wrap film are now available in the UK which will save users money on each pallet that they wrap.

Dealing with supply chain peaks

4 Dealing with supply chain peaks

Manufacturers and retailers have developed highly efficient supply chain strategies to meet the needs of their day-to-day business. Some have outsourced to specialist logistics providers while others have retained operations in-house.

Long service record?

5 Long service record?

All forklift companies claim that their products offer the ultimate in reliability but there can be few trucks in existence capable of matching the long service record of a Jungheinrich reach truck in operation at conveyor manufacturer Geo Robson's Sheffield plant.

SDI Group acquires CMECS for faster fashion

6 SDI Group acquires CMECS for faster fashion

SDI Group has acquired Kettering-based, powered roller conveyor systems manufacturer CMECS.

Recycled pallets make stage debut at the Royal Exchange

7 Recycled pallets make stage debut at the Royal Exchange

A pallet recycling specialist found itself in the unfamiliar role of theatre agent after Manchester's award-winning Royal Exchange needed help with stage sets for two of its productions.

Mitsubishi introduces versatile AXIA ES pedestrian stacker series

8 Mitsubishi introduces versatile AXIA ES pedestrian stacker series

The latest development in warehouse equipment design from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is an all-new pedestrian stacker series, AXIA ES, which is claimed to promise exceptional productivity in every setting.

Combining horizontal wrapping and vertical bagging in one state of the art new machine offering multi-functional use.

9 Combining horizontal wrapping and vertical bagging in one state of the art new machine offering multi-functional use.

Paxiom Group has introduced the Breezy Bagger. This new machine has no comparison to anything on the market to date.

Indesit extends contract with Jigsaw

10 Indesit extends contract with Jigsaw

Indesit, the UK provider of domestic appliances, has renewed and extended its contract with Jigsaw, the large-scale managed transport solutions provider, to include all national bulk transport operations in a £15m deal.

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