Welcome to the Warehouse & Logistics News Weekly Digest. In this edition we focus on MULTIMODAL 2018,PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT NEWS,POWER SOURCES, FORK TRUCK NEWS, LOGISTICS and WAREHOUSE LIGHTING. We also take a look at a roundup of the latest news from the industry this week.

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HEADLINE NEWS

Impact deliver complete fleet solution to Sanko Gosei
Sanko Gosei, the leading precision injection moulding manufacturer and major OEM provider to the automotive industry, has appointed Impact Handling as … Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Indigo appoints Group CEO and expands executive leadership team
Indigo Software is delighted to announce that former COO, Darren Baxter, has been appointed as the company’s new Group CEO, to lead a newly expanded ex…

ATL appoint new MD
Logistic service provider ATL has appointed a new Managing Director, Jon Ward. Jon brings with him a wealth of experience to the previously family-r…

Director joins Port of Tyne
The Port of Tyne has appointed Mark Stoner as Chief Financial Officer. Mark joins the major UK port from his previous role as Group Finance Director…

KRL bolsters team
A leading UK transport and third-party logistics specialist has continued to grow its team with the appointment of a new sales manager. Yvette Styer…

Transmec manager takes to two wheels for charity
A Transmec UK branch manager will be getting on his bike to make his own long-distance express trip for charity. Paul Priestley will be cycling 140 …

Briggs go extra mile for charity partnership
Materials handling supplier Briggs Equipment are helping disabled children across the UK – with staff going that extra mile to raise funds. Cannock …

CHEP’s improved customer digital experience
CHEP, the supply chain solutions company, reports that its proprietary online customer portal known as myCHEP™ is receiving widespread customer accepta…

dap UK Ltd opens new state-of-the-art warehouse in Beacon Park, Great Yarmouth
Leading UK-based independent freight forwarding specialist, dap UK Ltd is pleased to announce the opening of its new state-of-the art warehouse in Gorl…

Service Maintenance Agreements Are worth your while!
Easilift Loading Systems understands why it is necessary to keep your loading bays operational at all times; put simply KEEP OPERATIONAL - STAY OPERATI…

Flogas Britain continues network expansion drive with Kettering acquisition
Leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Flogas Britain has acquired Kettering-based bottled gas dealer H Newman’s Ltd– marking the latest in a s…

Top speaker line-up confirmed for Foodex 2018
The UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, Foodex 2018 is set to welcome a host of the industr…

Star engineers tackle ASDA’s breakdown with minimum disruption
Asda’s distribution centre in Rochdale works with its local Star Refrigeration branch in Manchester to maintain its refrigeration plant in the most eff…

Global multi-carrier shipping platform provides a shot in the arm for UK healthcare supplier
Reducing transport spend while continually enhancing customer service has always been a critical challenge for shippers, particularly for small to medi…

New Doosan Dealer for London and South East England
Doosan Construction Equipment has appointed Kellands (Plant Sales) Ltd, based in Bridgwater in Somerset, as the new Authorised Dealer for London and So…

WSL provides excellence throughout installation
Warehouse Systems Limited was approached by bespoke canvas manufacturer, Canvasman, for a quotation for a mezzanine floor installation and a number of …

Blue Cub fulfils order for nine portable blast freezers from Rick Bestwick
Rick Bestwick – part of the Magnavale Group – has recently installed three blast freezers from Blue Cube Portable Cold Stores at its state-of-the-art W…

Smart Logistics combines Virtual with Reality
Swisslog and parent company KUKA team up at CeMAT/Hannover Messe, taking place 23–27 April 2018. The KUKA booth in Hall 17/Booth G04 will focus on the …

Is this your problem? Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first question this month asks about Mixing of pallet sizes and our second on Modifications on Single Bay Racking. Mixing of Pallet Sizes Q. …

Storopack launches redesigned website
Storopack UK, a leading packaging supplier, has launched its redesigned website featuring exciting new content with an easy to navigate user-friendly f…

MULTIMODAL 2018

Eleven Years at Multimodal for Howard Tenens Logistics
Howard Tenens Logistics, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics companies is exhibiting at Multimodal once again this year for the eleventh …

MULTIMODAL 2018 The UK and Ireland’s leading logistics and transport show
Multimodal 2018, the UK and Ireland’s leading logistics and transport show, is gearing up to be the biggest and most successful in the event’s 11-year …

Meet RSW6 – your friendly robot wrapper
Stretch wrapping turntables are widely used for automated stretch wrapping of palletised loads, but what if the consignment is too large or too heavy f…

PALLITE leads the way in secure packaging design
PALLITE – The Alternative Packaging Company will showcase the capabilities of a £100,000 technology, which has put the company at the forefront of secu…

Konecranes Lift Trucks Exclusively from Impact
Visit Impact Handling, the UK’s sole distributor for Konecranes Lift trucks, at Multimodal on stand 3031, to discuss your heavy-duty material handling …

Planning is everything Visit Fargo Systems at Multimodal 2018 to pick up your World Cup wall planner and see the new TOPS Anywhere App!
Clever forward planning is the theme of the Fargo Systems stand at this year’s Multimodal show. Visitors to the stand will be able to plan where they w…

STILL showcases the the brand new RX 20
STILL will be showcasing their brand new RX 20 electric counterbalance truck, the fabulous EXU (pedestrian low-lift pallet truck) and the impressive EC…

Are you selecting the right temporary buildings supplier?
If you’ve never had a temporary building, or you’ve had one but the experience didn’t match the sales pitch – here’s how Aganto ensure you get the righ…

PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT NEWS

Armourshield: Firmly on the ground
Armourshield Industrial Flooring Ltd is a newly formed company in the Southeast by installers and technicians with over 30 years of experience in resin…

Renovotec launches Zebra rugged managed print service (MPS)
Renovotec, the UK’s fastest growing independent rugged hardware, software and services provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and ret…

FAAST action from Bryland protects recycling plant against fires
One of the world’s leading metal recyclers EMR, recently enlisted the help of fire protection specialists Bryland Fire to further safeguard them agains…

Kite drive efficiency with storage solutions
Leading UK Packaging supplier, Kite Packaging is paving the way for warehouse organisation. Employee-owned business, Kite Packaging, has launched it…

Introducing the revolutionary Payload Porter – 2nd level loading solution maximising cube and protecting payloads
2nd Level Solutions announces the launch of Payload Porter (patent pending) – a new highly innovative and efficient logistics solution built for the gl…

New Catalogue
Beaverswood one of Europe's leading suppliers of labelling and identification products are pleased to announce the launch of their new catalogue. The s…

Simple and strong space friendly storage added to range
The solution for bulk storage where space is at a premium has arrived at Goplasticpallets.com. The GoPalletBox 1060S 4C/4F is a 300 litre, injection…

SSI Schaefer equips Toolstation’s 300th branch
Toolstation, the multi-awardwinning supplier to the trade, has reached a milestone with the opening of its 300th branch. SSI Schaefer is proud to have …

Empteezy cleans up with its new range of spill containment products
Spring 2018; Spill containment specialist Empteezy is launching an array of new products which are tailored to meet the requirements of working environ…

QUOTE UNQUOTE

Quote Unquote - Sophie Johnson, Office Manager, Advanced Handling and Storage
WLN – What’s the most exciting thing about your job? Being in a fast paced environment. WLN – Who’s inspired you most in your career? My f…

POWER SOURCES

Signs still favour electric Diesel holds on but for how long?
In the struggle to cut transport carbon emissions the final victor will most likely be the fuel choice that is the most cost and timeeffective in reach…

EBT Industrial introduces Lucas Motive Power
Renowned battery specialist ECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT) has brought the iconic Lucas brand into its comprehensive portfolio with the launch of a …

Fronius Perfect Charging at CeMAT
Fronius Perfect Charging – the charging specialists for traction batteries – will be presenting its extensive range of products and services from 23-27…

FORK TRUCK NEWS

B&B Attachments provide handling solutions to builders merchant
Established in 2003, MAP Building & Civil Engineering Supplies Ltd, based in Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is an Independent Builders Merc…

Businesses struggle to understand costs to operate a forklift over its working life
A national survey of businesses operating forklift trucks suggests that there are wide inconsistencies in the way total cost of ownership (TCO) is unde…

Hyster Europe showcases intralogistics capability at LogiMAT
Visitors to the Hyster Europe stand at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany from 13-15 March, had the opportunity to see ‘360 degree’ solutions for intralogis…

Contact’s operator solution for unstable forkllift loads
Contact Attachments has evidenced once again that even the most complex client specifications can be delivered, thanks to its recent bespoke orders of …

Global forklift truck provider opens new Northampton depot
Leading solutions provider Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd has opened a new depot in Wellingborough to strengthen its local network and better serve i…

‘Power Buy the Hour’ mobile app launched
Jungheinrich UK has announced the launch of its ‘Power Buy the Hour’ mobile app, now available to download for Android and iOS. Designed to complement …

Outokumpu avoids downtime with Doosan ‘DPF free’ heavy lifting
Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel production with a crude capacity of 3.1 million tonnes and a history that stretches back a century to t…

Electric counterbalance truck faces the endurance test
In May 2017, UniCarriers added ten new models of the TX series to its counterbalance family. Theo Egberts from Andersom Testing has now investigated wh…

LOGISTICS NEWS

Toolbank goes live with TranSend ePOD and integrated Route Plann
Toolbank, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading specialist distributors of hand and power tools, has deployed TranSend ePOD and integrated Route Planning…

“Train the trainer” to tackle industry skills shortage
Employers should be training the in-house Instructors of the future to help manage the transport industry skills shortage, says the RTITB Instructor Ac…

Electric and Hybrid Transport Refrigeration from Thermo King and Frigoblock at CV Show 2018
Transportation Solution businesses Thermo King and Frigoblock of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient envi…

Transdek delivers on double deck collaboration with Boyes
Transdek UK has extended its supply chain relationship with value retailer Boyes with the supply of a fixed double deck trailer that has been specifica…

WAREHOUSE LIGHTING

Time for a lighting review? Good homework is key to making right choices
While rising demand is beginning to lower the cost of LEDs and fittings the fact remains that relative to other lighting forms like high intensity disc…

Time to switch to LED Lighting
National Grid’s recent publication ‘Future Energy Scenarios’ gives consideration to where energy demands and supplies might come from right up to the y…

Tamlite Lighting upgrade enhances illumination and control at Dennis Eagle Factory
The desire to improve lighting efficiency and reduce maintenance costs were among the factors that informed the upgrade at the vehicle manufacturer’s B…

Bluetooth network controls
DANLERS are proud to announce the launch of a new range of energy saving controls in collaboration with CASAMBI, one of the world’s leading providers o…

Goodlight gives more light for less at Network Rail’s Liverpool Street Station
LED Eco Lights, the award winning UK LED lighting manufacturer, has announced that Network Rail has fitted its Goodlight LED lighting into all 18 platf…

Thorn Lighting Keeps Wincanton plc on ‘TRAX’
Logistics specialists Wincanton plc have implemented Thorn Lighting’s luminaires for the refurbishment of Wincanton Trax Park 2 in Doncaster, with the …