Kent-based international haulage firm Alcaline has invested in 10 new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders fitted with the manufacturer’s TrailerConnect telematics, to proactively increase uptime and improve running costs. The intelligent system gives Alcaline increased visibility by recording the details of every journey, including monitoring key trailer components in real-time and alerting …

Experts from Microsoft, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Stranger & Stranger and Design Bridge are just some of the leading packaging designers and innovators speaking as part of the Pentawards Conference at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019. The exclusive, design-focussed conference takes place on the 11 & 12 September at …

First UK drives of Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ latest flagship begin from new-look Wentworth Park customer experience centre Standard-fit innovations include MirrorCam, Multimedia Cockpit and enhanced Predictive Powertrain Control New Actros promises even lower total costs, greater safety, maximised use and increased driver comfort. Mercedes-Benz has launched the game-changing new Actros at …

Spain is leading the way on eurozone growth with the country’s construction activity rebounding after several tough years following the global economic crisis. With increased foreign investment and more houses, shops and hotels being built, there’s currently a lot of optimism in the market. It’s with this in mind that …

Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfilment and tyre-handling solutions, has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks Ltd for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market. Cimcorp offers advanced material handling and software technologies for order fulfilment and storage in the food & beverage, retail, …

Gespasa have released the new model BRM-88 ATEX manual rotary hand pump for the transfer of petrol, solvents and fluids compatible with Viton. This BRM-88 ATEX pump is adaptable for barrels of different sizes between 50-200 Litres and is ideal for non-fiscal operations. It has a 2″ BSP Bung adapter …

UK’s first multilingual electronic road signs target foreign truck drivers and help keep our roads open Information signs are being displayed in different languages on an approach to the M6 in Cumbria to help lorry drivers from overseas. The portable electronic messages have been placed along the A66 and A69 …

Lifter by Pramac, has launched a new motorised pallet truck for use in retail and warehouse environments. The new Agile pallet truck is one of the fastest on the market, reaching a maximum of 5km/h with 100% battery operation to provide a safe and accurate materials handling solution delivering improved …

25% discount on all rugged mobile hardware rental rates Campaign includes latest Zebra and Honeywell products Runs to 2020; valid for all sizes of order All Renovotec rentals include maintenance and support “Going forward our scheme will give supply chain users the flexibility to scale their warehousing and logistics flexibly …

Yale Europe Materials Handling will appear at IMHX 2019 alongside its UK distributor, Briggs Equipment. Yale will showcase its robotics solutions for the first time in the UK at the intralogistics event, taking place on 24 – 27 September in Birmingham. Industry experts will be on hand to discuss alternative …