The introduction of JCB Teletruk technology has allowed Emtec, a leading manufacturer of louvres and acoustic products, to improve operational efficiency by freeing up valuable outside space at its High Wycombe-based production and distribution facility. The outdoor area at Emtec’s High Wycombe site is constricted so the loading yard doubles …

Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, announces plans to implement an automated meat buffering and storage solution in a meat processing facility for Australian Lamb Company. The new Dematic system will be used to buffer meat products in a …

Peter Ward, CEO of UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association), has called on members to contact their MPs and voice support for the Government’s latest Brexit deal, announced on Wednesday night. “While recognising that the withdrawal agreement tabled by the Government is not perfect and includes areas of compromise, if this …

Leading European freight specialists, Jordon, has been named as a finalist in the 2018 British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Service Awards. Shortlisted in the European Logistics Award category, Jordon’s award entry showcases the company’s precision, planning and ability to continuously meet clients’ just-in-time logistics requirements throughout Europe and the …

Wincanton today announces that Ian Keilty has joined as Managing Director, Retail and Consumer. Ian was most recently Vice President, European Supply Chain, at Sysco and was previously Chief Operating Officer of Brakes group when Sysco acquired them. Ian has also held various roles on the operating boards and executive …

Robins & Day, the PSA owned dealer group for Peugeot, DS and Citroen, has implemented Maxoptra real-time delivery management and routing software to underpin re-organisation of its parts delivery operation. Five central hubs have been launched to improve the supply of private capital dealers with genuine spare parts. The hubs, …

The Palletways Group, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has expanded its hub network on the continent with the unveiling of a new regional hub in Verona, northern Italy. Verona is Palletways’ fourth hub in Italy and follows the successful opening of hubs in Bologna, Milan and …

There’s a time and a place for rulers… and it’s nowhere near a fork lift truck. That’s the message from CFTS, the body behind the UK fork lift industry’s standard for Thorough Examination. Formed by industry authorities BITA and FLTA, CFTS quality-controlled Thorough Examination procedure for lift trucks has been …

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA’s) Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ward, has been appointed to the board of the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT). Peter Ward has over 30 years’ experience in international transportation, logistics and supply chain management and has held senior positions with Fritz Companies, P&O …

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are annual awards aiming to recognise and celebrate achievements in the European plastics recycling industry. Does your product incorporate more than 50% of recycled plastics? Does your innovation promote and advance the recyclability of plastics? Then do not miss the chance to apply and earn recognition! …