Secure vertical carousel system uses best-in-class technology to serve the right parts to the right people faster than ever before The handling of fast moving high value or mission-critical components in the production or distribution environment has been made quicker, safer and more reliable thanks to the new Sentinel vertical …
Read More »IDII announces new Glossary of supply chain terminology
Excellent key information for transportation departments, warehouse & manufacturing operations, procurement, information technology, executives, students, and serious supply chain professionals. 40% New Content – Edition 4 includes new work in every section. The Business, Computer, Manufacturing, Transportation, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Standards sections have greatly increased in size. Standard country codes …
Read More »New low cost safety unit for forklifts
The new ShockSwitch AC (Access Control and Monitoring) unit from Lamerholm Electronics is a low cost system for restricting access to forklift trucks to authorised drivers only. Packed full of features in line with the recent HSE recommendations for Workplace Transport Safety, the ShockSwitch AC will ensure that operators, assets …
Read More »New low profile joystick handle for chest packs and robotics equipment
Penny + Giles is pleased to announce a new handle for its popular JC2000 joystick controller. Designed specifically for remote operation chest packs and robotics equipment, the HL handle measures just 57mm in height providing OEMs with a low profile that enables greater flexibility of design and increased durability of …
Read More »Rusmail moves the furniture at Cookes
A combined belt & roller conveyor system has doubled efficiency at Cookes Furniture distribution centre in Birmingham and the same system is about to be installed at the retailer's expanding Christchurch store. Two mezzanine floor belt conveyors and gravity roller tracks were specifically designed by Rusmail Conveyor Systems in Nechells …
Read More »Microlise launches SofTrac
Microlise announces the release of SofTrac Mobile Data Terminal Automatic Vehicle Location as a standard module within the Microlise Fleet & Distribution portfolio of solutions for goods in transit and the assets used to transport them. The development allows clients who already use Mobile Data Terminals for proof of delivery …
Read More »Linpac and Intellident combine to offer RFID-ready multi-trip container systems
Two companies that make up part of the asset management giant LINPAC Group have joined forces to offer the materials handling industry the latest in asset tracking packaging systems. Intellident, Europe's leading supplier of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, is incorporating its technology into a range of multi-trip crate systems …
Read More »Internal release adaptor safeguards personnel
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an Internal Release (IR) adaptor for the company’s amGard range of modular safety gate switches. It provides an internal release function for safety and access key installations. The IR adaptor is compatible with a Fortress Stop, a non-solenoid gate switch that will switch off …
Read More »HI Distribution Launches new Autumn/Winter Collection
[Leading electrical wholesaler, HI Distribution is getting ready for the Autumn/Winter season by launching the next edition of the HI Profile catalogue. With a fantastic selection of electrical goods from major brands such as Hotpoint, Morphy Richard and Tefal, the catalogue will also include brands such as Sony and Vax …
Read More »Work begins on new £20 million logistics institute
The University of Hull is delighted to announce that work has commenced on it's new state-of-the-art Logistics Institute. Established in 2006, the University of Hull Logistics Institute is the only dedicated facility of its kind in the North of England and brings together expertise from business and engineering. For Professor …
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