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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Dematic prize winner geared for impressive cycle times

1 Dematic prize winner geared for impressive cycle times

Damien McGuinn has been been presented with a Vitus Optimum III bicycle from Chain Reaction Cycles, having won the prize draw held on Dematic's exhibition stand at last November's IMHX exhibition.

Savings in energy and natural resources with new BLUEVEYOR baggage handling conveyor from Vanderlande Industries

2 Savings in energy and natural resources with new BLUEVEYOR baggage handling conveyor from Vanderlande Industries

Vanderlande Industries showed its new, environment-friendly BLUEVEYOR conveyor system for the first time at the Airport Show 2011

Increased Productivity achieved through superior operator experience

3 Increased Productivity achieved through superior operator experience

Where ergonomics are a major influencing factor in the purchasing decision of counterbalance forklift trucks, users can now benefit from a series of new standard features and options on the Yale Veracitor VX series of ICE forklift trucks

Manoeuvrable like no other

4 Manoeuvrable like no other

The handling of long goods is almost always a challenge, particularly in production operations like a joinery.

National Mobile Windscreens celebrates its 40th birthday and continues to grow

5 National Mobile Windscreens celebrates its 40th birthday and continues to grow

Back in 1971 a man in a van had a vision and launched Mobile Windscreens. That man was George Douglas and today, as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.

How to increase your warehouse capacity

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IDII has announced a new valuable reference book 'How To Increase Your Warehouse Space' authored by warehouse veteran Art Liebeskind. This practical how-to-book is highly organised with numerous colour illustrations. It is a consolidation of valuable space saving ideas from 35 years of actual warehouse consulting experience.

Major Arla Foods driving contract for Transline Resource in Leeds

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Transline Resource Driving will supply Arla with 25 drivers a day having been awarded lead vendor status by the Yorkshire-based business.

Students learn the importance of forklift chain measurement

8 Students learn the importance of forklift chain measurement

The forklift truck engineers of tomorrow are learning the importance of regular chain inspections with the help of FB Chains chain wear gauge.

New logistics specialist for Yearsley Group

9 New logistics specialist for Yearsley Group

Yearsley Group, the UK cold storage and distribution provider, has appointed Mark Haslam as new head of logistics.

Riding the Recession Part Two: Technologies Explained & Contrasted

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In the latter part of 2010, Proteus Software and Belgravium Ltd offered the supply chain sector access to a series of succinct papers on key challenges facing today's professionals.

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