Effective immediately, all Jungheinrich sites in Germany, including the company’s six German production plants, will operate exclusively on green power. The transition of the foreign branches and plants to green electricity will follow. At the same time, Jungheinrich has begun to generate its own solar power and is gradually equipping …
Read More »Jungheinrich’s automated solution for the BLG Logistics Group
First Automated Guided Vehicle system for BLG. Automated pallet transport for material supply. Two Jungheinrich ERC 213a trucks. The BLG Logistics Group is investing in an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system from Jungheinrich at its Bremen site. Two ERC 213a automated trucks will take over the supply and disposal of …
Read More »Reaching new heights in the warehouse
Warehouses are required to store more products than ever, but with limited space, facilities cannot expand and go out much further – the only solution is to go up. Over time and through advancements in technology, the heights within reach are growing higher and higher. 15 years ago, the highest …
Read More »Jungheinrich: Managing and surviving the peaks and troughs of demand
As the government prepares to lift some of the lockdown measures within the UK, it’s clear that life and work will not go back to the way they once were. Even as lockdown eases, people will remain risk-averse and many companies will continue to feel the economic pressures brought on …
Read More »National Apprenticeship Week – Creating the Smart – and Safe – Workforce in a Collaborative Warehouse
Within two years, the majority of organisations plan to have automated at least 50% of supply chain operations, according to research conducted on behalf of Jungheinrich UK. But with companies focusing on semi- rather than fully-automated intralogistics models, it is important to consider the role of the workforce in this …
Read More »The future of the counterbalance truck
Electric counterbalance truck with the power of a combustion engine Use of high-voltage lithium-ion technology Sets standards in efficiency, ergonomics and sustainability Jungheinrich has presented the future of the counterbalance truck at its ‘Innovations and Highlights 2020’ trade press conference in Hamburg. The preview truck, named P30i, is a high-voltage …
Read More »Automation is the route to environmentally aware intralogistics
Consumers’ environmental expectations are adding a new layer of supply chain complexity – how are companies going to respond? Steve Richmond, Director Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK discusses the role of automation within intralogistics to support the green agenda. Complex Consumer Expectations Over the next two years, 66% of organisations expect …
Read More »Why renting a forklift truck adds greater flexibility to fleet management
The forklift rental and refurbished market continues to evolve and is offering the enhanced flexibility that is being demanded by organisations responding to the challenges of a 24×7 marketplace as well as political and economic uncertainty and rising customer expectations. Rental, along with used forklift trucks, is now seen as …
Read More »Collaboration for Oakland International and Jungheinrich
Oakland International and Jungheinrich UK have announced a long-term contract that will combine cutting edge technology and optimised processes to deliver business and environmental advantages across Oakland’s supply chain operations. Specialist in food distribution and logistics, multi temperature supply chain operator Oakland agreed the contract with Jungheinrich, a material handling …
Read More »Jungheinrich launches UK based racking spares initiative
Jungheinrich has launched a new racking spares initiative, with parts now held in the UK. The new announcement will ensure easy access to required racking parts for fast fulfilment of service requests in what is a rapidly growing market. Racking spares now held in the UK include essential components, comprising …
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