Recent high profile hiccoughs at one or two automated warehouses caused some to think again about how far they wanted to rely on technology. But the potentialbenefits are often too great to ignore and suppliers are increasingly busy.
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To rectify this situation Moy Park went looking for a supplier to provide lift trucks that could cope with the extra demands.
Colin Shepherd has been appointed general manager for Culina Logistics’ new Prime Point distribution centre in Staffordshire.
Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems changes its name to Dematic from 1 April.
PC Howard has selected Cybit’s Fleetstar-Online telematics solution, to manage its fleet of long-distance vehicles.
Jofson Mitsubishi is urging other materials handling companies to recognise the benefits of investing in young people.
Hyster has launched its C-Series turret truck, a VNA it believes is the most advanced on the market today.
Kalmar has signed an agreement to acquire the business of East Coast Cranes and Electrical Contracting Incorporated (ECC), a US company specialising in crane construction services and maintenance in ports.
GH Cook has replaced its overhead cranes with two Combilift 4-way forklifts, at its Sheffield facility.
Toyota Industrial Equipment has redeveloped the ergonomic standards of its four-wheeled engine and electric counter-balanced forklifts.