MHW Magazine News and stories from the Materials Handling Industry
COO Andreas Krause has left Clark Europe at his own request on 31 January 2023 to devote himself to other tasks in the future. Krause has been employed at the Clark Europe headquarters in Duisburg since 2008 and has been responsible for Spare Parts, Order Processing, Technical Support, IT, the …
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February, 2023
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3 February
JLG announces new EMEAI region business structure
Focuses on local empowerment and setting the business up for future success. JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, announces a new business structure in the EMEAI region. Effective January 1st, 2023, JLG has restructured its EMEAI …
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2 February
ABB RobotStudio® takes to the Cloud enabling real-time collaboration
World’s leading robotics programming software expands into the cloud with powerful new functionalities Allows teams to collaborate on robot programming and simulation from anywhere in the world, on any device New features include simplified interfaces, version control and highly accurate simulation – making programming easier and faster ABB has enhanced …
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2 February
Freightify secures $12M funding round as it democratizes access to best prices for freight forwarders
Freightify is providing freight forwarders enhanced capabilities to procure, manage and quote Freight prices instantly. Customer numbers and revenues tripled in the last 12 months as it seeks to strengthen product, sales and marketing. Global freight forwarding is a $300B industry that facilitates the movement of cargo from one place …
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2 February
Rhenus Home Delivery UK opening new Academy of Excellence
New academy will deliver best practice industry training Dedicated courses will be available to Rhenus Home Delivery UK drivers, subcontractors, warehouse operatives, customer service and management staff Bespoke training will also be offered to other businesses within the Rhenus Group Rhenus Home Delivery UK is opening its new training facility, …
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2 February
What does the future hold for plastic packaging?
Five ways plastic packaging can be better recycled: By Roger Wright, Waste Strategy & Packaging Manager at leading sustainable waste management company Biffa The unpalatable fact is the UK still produces too much waste, and we don’t recycle enough of it. Currently in the UK, we’re falling short of our …
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1 February
HVS awarded share of £6.6m government funding to develop the world’s first self-driving hydrogen HGV
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) is a new hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle OEM Two prototype autonomous HGV tractor units are being developed as part of a consortium involving HVS, and major UK retailer ASDA UK’s CCAV (Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles) is a government funded project to showcase the potential of autonomy …
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1 February
Tosca welcomes Dan Lee as EMEA President
Dan Lee brings over 15 years’ experience in delivering revenue growth and profitability improvements for service-driven businesses Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging and performance pooling solutions, is delighted to welcome Dan Lee as EMEA President, reporting directly to Eric Frank, Chief Executive Officer. Dan brings a strategic …
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1 February
Leading machine vision and logistics expert joins Bytronic
Vision engineer Iain Clowery sets his sights on UK’s leading Cognex integrator Bytronic Vision Intelligence has strengthened its UK logistics team with the appointment of expert vision engineer Iain Clowery. Iain joins UK-based Bytronic as technical manager specialising in vision and ID after a career in vision and logistics engineering …
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January, 2023
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31 January
Jungheinrich automation helps Coach House build business resilience.
A new fully automated high bay warehouse has dramatically increased storage capacity, helping a Lancashire-based global furniture and homeware supplier facilitate growth and increase efficiency. • New, fully automated, 32.5m tall, high bay warehouse in clad rack (silo) construction provides 10,250 pallet locations in double deep format • 3 x …
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