James Clark, secretary general of BITA, highlights the importance of new electrical technologies such as high frequency battery chargers. “They use less mains energy than conventional chargers, and permit time-efficient ‘opportunity charging’ over breaks.
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Foods group Heinz reckons it has made big savings as a result of implementing components of Sterling Business Integration Suite and Sterling Transport Management System.
Trident has launched a new mobile printer/plotter designed to simplify in-vehicle installation, and offer easier integration into mobile computing systems.
JLT, the Swedish manufacturer of rugged portable PCs, has appointed Per Holmberg chief executive officer.
Conveyor manufacturer Sovex has modified its MVL9 mobile vehicle loader to simplify and speed up parcel handling operations, as well as improve efficiency and reduce manual handling requirements.
Plant and Electrical has increased the storage density at its new warehouse in Dublin by 50 per cent with an Aisle-Master electric, articulated forklift.
A new European directive on whole vehicle type approval (ECWVTA) is coming into force with the aim of ensuring that all new commercial vehicles across the European Union meet the same safety and environmental standards.
The Malcolm Group, which operates the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, has invested more than £2 million in five Konecranes container handlers.
Many companies fail to identify the hidden costs and risks of outsourcing to production manufacturers in low cost countries, according to the findings of a report looking at sportswear companies commissioned by Lawson Software.
Arla Foods has taken delivery of 35 new trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1850 refrigeration systems.
