ColArt, the artists’ materials supplier has invested more than £4 million in automated systems. The group’s brands, which include Winsor & Newton, Lefranc & Bourgeois, Liquitex and Reeves, are sold through thousands of distributors and retailers to millio
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A public inquiry into the development of a rail freight terminal at St Albans has been set for early October.
Britvic’s 275,000 sq ft national hub at Lutterworth was a showcase for automation technology when it opened but time has moved on and operator Wincanton has been working hard to ensure the systems are up to date.
3663 First for Foodservice has opened its £17.6m 120,000 sq ft multi-temperature distribution depot in Paddock Wood, Kent. It constructed the depot on the site of the town’s former Whirlpool warehouse, which burnt down four years ago.
Dematic is to supply a mechanised logistics system for Tesco’s new 910,000 sq ft distribution centre at Teesport, Middlesbrough. The system, which is scheduled for completion in 2010, will provide the retailer with a pallet storage solution, incorporating
Marks & Spencer has taken a 382,000 sq ft warehouse at ProLogis Park Stoke. Jason Keegan, head of general merchandise logistics at Marks & Spencer, said: “Our relocation to a new site in Stoke-on-Trent will give us even greater flexibility and efficiency
LG Electronics has signed an intra Europe distribution service contract with Pantos Benelux Logistics in the Netherlands.
Jungheinrich has completed an automated materials handling project on behalf of fastener, screw and machine tool wholesaler Keller & Kambach.
There was an “unseasonably strong” demand for used vans during August, according to vehicle auction company British Car Auctions (BCA).
Work on the supply chain is having an effect on the bottom line at Marks & Spencer, according to its first quarter trading statement.