Inka launch new Presswood Pallet
It’s not every day that Inka launches a new Presswood® Pallet. In most cases we »
E-Commerce from A-Z: Zalando also places reliance upon Vanderlande Industries
Zalando, the online provider for shoes, fashion, beauty and sports goods is building a new »
SEKO Denmark obtains AEO Certification Status
SEKO, a global provider of supply-chain solutions, including comprehensive transportation, logistics and IT solutions. SEKO »
Preparing forklift operations for ice and snow
One of the UK’s largest forklift truck suppliers, Barloworld Handling, has advised forklift users to »
Does Reliable Wi-Fi Coverage Exist?
With warehouses difficult to wire, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution organisations have long been a »
Digital Editions »
February 1st – Warehousing and logistics, the wonder horse of industry
Welcome to the 1st February Warehouse and Logistics News. Perhaps we should rename this publication Warhorse and Logistics News, in ...
January 15th – Windows of opportunity open for another year
Welcome to the 15 January Warehouse & Logistics News, our first issue of 2012. Happy New Year to you! We ...
ROTY – Review of the year trends boost industry optimism
Despite the pervasive financial gloom, the current year for the UK materials handling industry was one of remarkable resilience and ...
December 15th – Christmas greetings to W&LN readers everywhere
Welcome to the 15 December Warehouse & Logistics News. Merry Christmas to everyone reading this, and we hope you all ...
Industry News »
New UNICEF hub for worldwide relief operations
UNICEF, Denmark is currently building a new distribution centre that will be used as the central hub for worldwide relief ...
IT technologies and software take centre stage at Logistics Link South 2012
Visitors to Logistics Link South in February will be able to view the biggest range of logistics-focused IT technologies and ...
Triple decker from UPM
UPM Conveyors have established preferred supplier status to Finlay’s Fresh Produce who were the first suppliers of Fairtrade vegetables into ...
Board appointment for health and safety expert at Chalcroft
One of the UK’s leading commercial new-build and refurbishment specialists, Chalcroft Construction has appointed a new member to its Board ...
Interviews »
Exclusive Interview – BEUMER Group
The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the design, manufacture and installation of automated handling solutions for the post and parcels sector, as well as for customers in a ...
Editors Comments »
LOADING BAY – Loading bays must look at their energy losses
Safety, according to Dave Whyatt, sales director of Easilift Loading Systems, is the most important concern among loading bay equipment operators and specifiers but environmental issues will rapidly catch up ...
Supplement »
Thorworld puts safety first to protect goods, premises, vehicles and personnel in the loading bay
John Meale, managing director of leading loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries Ltd explains how a positive commitment to safety in ...
Faster… lighter… greener – Swisslog’s intralogistics solutions prove more attractive than ever before!
As a direct result of its drive to increase both cost and energy efficiency of material handling technologies, Swisslog is ...
Award winning solution for Coca-Cola Amatil
The Customer and their Requirements Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has been located in Northmead, Australia for more than 30 years and ...
Racking & Shelving »
The future looks bright for Budweiser
SSI Schaefer has designed, built and installed a brand new automated storage facility for well-known brewery Budweiser Budvar at the ...
Charity delighted by gift of Storax ‘thrifty’ shelving
Trade-only dealers Storax Racking Supplies recently came to the aid of a local charity in desperate need of help in ...
Planning to label your Warehouse?
Beaverswood have been involved in Warehouse Identification since 1984 and know only too well that management of a modern warehouse ...
The Warehouse »
New Touchscreen Interlock Management System from Netherlocks
Dutch interlock specialist Netherlocks has now launched its new Interlock System Information (ISI) Touch Screen key management device. As a standalone unit or integrated into either a key cabinet or ...
Forktruck News »
Jungheinrich bank on Barclay
To keep pace with growing demand for its range of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) storage solutions, Jungheinrich UK Ltd has appointed Ian Barclay to the VNA team within its Systems ...
Logistics »
SEKO Denmark obtains AEO Certification Status
SEKO, a global provider of supply-chain solutions, including comprehensive transportation, logistics and IT solutions. SEKO Denmark is pleased to announce that is has been awarded the status of Authorized Economic ...
Buildings & Facilities »
If you’ve not used them this year, they’re A-Safe bet to use in 2012
With 2011 drawing to a close, it’s been another good year for A-Safe (UK) Limited, of Halifax, West Yorkshire. A-Safe’s ...
Land Rover opts for unloading protection
Iconic car manufacturer Land Rover has taken delivery of a modular canopy building at its Solihull based car plant to ...
In this case bigger is always better!
Having the capability to increase storage capacity is critical for many businesses. The lack of space can restrict the ability ...
Power Sources »
POWER SOURCES – Will lead acid forklift batteries yield their throne
Around since 1859, the lead acid battery has been a dominant power source for electric forklifts but is it about ...
Cleaner, quieter power – it’s the battery revolution
Managers of vehicle fleets within warehouses and industrial sites are faced with a number of power source options including diesel, ...
Time for accurate and efficient charging – EnerSys introduces the Life IQ high frequency charger
High efficiency and wireless communication are the key benefits of Life IQ, the new range of high frequency (HF) smart ...
Forktruck History »
The history of the forklift truck – Episode 61: Vietnam war ends: first VCR on sale: Lancer truck breaks lift record
Welcome to episode sixtyone in our exclusive series on the history of the fork lift truck, the machine which over the decades has revolutionised the face of materials handling around ...
Warehouse Safety »
Minimise risks at vacant loading docks
Stopping a 4500 kg forklift truck moving at speeds of up to 4 mph, the heavy-duty Dok-Guardian Safety Barrier from Caljan Rite-Hite effectively protects your employees and your equipment with ...
SEMA - is this your problem? »
SEMA – Is this your problem? – Hit and Miss Shelving
This month’s questions both involve shelving, the first concerns the use of Hit & Miss timber to act as shelving and the second asks what if any regulations should be ...
Pallet Networks »
The total Palletline package from Birmingham to the batlic and back!
With manufacturers and distributors increasingly scrutinising every area of cost in view of the global economic downturn, Palletline’s European palletised ...
PALLET NETWORKS – Pallet exchange networks struggle with EU interference
The concept of pallet exchange networks developed over the last 20 years has revolutionised road haulage economics but its future ...
Network’s stars shine at awards
PALLETFORCE has rewarded its star members at their annual Gala Awards evening. Members of the UK’s leading palletised distribution network ...
Conveyors & Sortation »
Automated solution from CI Logistics reduces manual handling by 90% at Diageo cooperage leaving coopers free to focus on craft skills
Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, has recently opened a £10m cooperage at their 29 acre site at Cambus, ...
Roller conveyors enhanced by Interroll’s powerful Poly-Vee drive solution
When it comes to roller conveyors, there has always been a strong demand for greater efficiency, reliability and durability – ...
Top retailers give SDI’s FSU top marks SDI’s new flexible sortation unit has garment handling sorted
SDI Group Ltd, the British-based materials handling business specialising in retail apparel hanging and flat sortation, has recently developed an ...
Quote Unquote »
Quote unquote – Eamonn Casey, Logistics Director, Chep UK & Ireland
CHEP UK & Ireland CHEP is the global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world’s largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh ...
