LINPAC Storage Systems has launched the 14th issue of its Storage Direct catalogue. Available now, the Storage Direct catalogue is a one-stop shop for over 4,000 value for money products, the largest collection of storage and handling merchandise available from a single source. With a dedicated support team based at …

RFID Solution Centre and Intermec Technologies, global innovators within Bar-coding and RFID, have joined forces to offer an RFID Capability study for companies in the transport and logistics market. “RFID projects require a different approach from the standard bar-coding projects” says Simon Storey, Business Development Director, RFID Solution Centre. “We …

Shaf Rasul, the Edinburgh-based optical media entrepreneur whose estimated £102 million fortune makes him Scotland’s wealthiest Asian businessman, is on the look out for a “turnaround challenge” in the wholesaling and logistics sectors as he examines possible new business outlets for his talents. E-net Distribution is the world’s leading distributor …

Graham's Toiletries, the company behind the expanding Bodycare retail shops, has recently opened a purpose built warehouse and distribution centre (DC) in Chorley, Lancashire. The contract to supply the semi-automated storage for the new facility was awarded to Univeyor who selected LINPAC Storage Systems to provide the narrow aisle racking …

Yale UK has supplied its 500th truck to Homebase. The ERP20ATF, a highly manoeuvrable three-wheel electric lift truck model, was part of the latest consignment of trucks delivered to Homebase's new flagship store in Kingston upon Thames. Since 1998, Yale UK has supplied Homebase with a wide range of materials …

Rapidly expanding brands for less retailer TK Maxx have added to their fleet of logistics handling solutions to cater for growth. The company has chosen Wanzl to provide vital equipment giving long lasting service in preference to existing suppliers. The roll cages form a key component of TK Maxx's logistics …

Phil Dinning has been appointed Managing Director of loading bay equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems Ltd, following company founder Edward Kelly's decision to step down from day-to-day control of the company after almost 30 years at the helm. Mr Dinning has been with the company for around 20 years. He …

Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for the company's amGard range of modular safety gate switches. The option pod ensures an operative can only enter a potentially hazardous area when it is safe. It prevents inadvertent restart of the machinery while they are in there, …

The EDEKA Handelsgesellschaft Rhein-Ruhr mbH, Germany, is currently realizing a new logistics centre with approx. 60.000 m² warehouse surface on an area of about 22 hectare near Hamm-Rhynern. This logistics centre is considered to be the most unique within the German Retail Business. From the 4th quarter 2006, parts of …

A crisis can happen at any time, so it is crucial a company has a crisis management plan in place to protect its customer relationships, minimise damage and turn things round as quickly as possible if it occurs. DIY specialist Wickes was recently tested in a crisis situation when its …