IKEA’s distribution centre complex at Peterborough, which is operated by ND Logistics UK, has been supplied with high performance batteries by Hawker Traction to power the 67 electric lift trucks working at the site.
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Rising costs for raw materials is putting pressure on forklift truck manufacturers to pass on the increase to customers. According to Jungheinrich’s sales director, Matthias Fischer, steel prices “have exploded this year” while those for copper have also
Chairmen and CEOs ignore the supply chain at their peril. Retailers may consider their main activity as selling, but the more astute may make a more considered analysis. The ‘Chairman’s Agenda’ column on page 22 of this issue refers to Wal-Mart’s descript
Argos Direct is using a fleet of 80 Crown trucks to speed the despatch of furniture, leisure and electrical goods from its 60,450sq m warehouse and distribution complex in Marsh Leys, Bedford.
As demand continues to increase for automated warehousing solutions, Linpac Storage Systems is offering a joint approach to integrators for such projects in order to give a more economic and efficient service. A team comprising senior management from both
Mobile asset management company TrenStar has acquired and will provide outsourced management of the beer keg fleet of Adolph Coors Company’s UK operating subsidiary – Coors Brewers (CBL).
Two 2.4 tonne heavy-duty Toyota powered pallet handlers featuring double pallet handling forks have helped the Fyffes Group’s Basingstoke site reduce the time spent off-loading bananas by 80%.
Multiple chain Rippleglen’s central distribution centre and group headquarters in Birmingham supplies its 180-plus branches, retailing in confectionery, greeting cards and newspapers.
A new Web-based procurement tool targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is now available from application developer e-Warehouse. Called e-Ware, the cost-effective tool is aimed at helping SMEs to boost online sales.
The Widdowson Group, which offers a variety of services including storage, distribution and freight forwarding, has been supplied with a very narrow aisle (VNA) racking solution to provide 14,000 pallet
