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Forklifts are the workhorse of the warehouse sector, but as changes in the economy mean even more demand on storage and distribution, squeezing more productivity and efficiency from these assets appears essential. Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) warehousing is a real option for generating more yield. The question is; how to …

One of the most significant competitive challenges for companies in any supply chain is learning to act responsibly. Bernard Molloy, ‘Logistician of the Year’ and global industrial director at Unipart Logistics sets out an approach to competitive advantage through Corporate Responsibility. Corporate Responsibility policy now plays a highly influential and …

Zetes has deployed its ZetesMedea Voice solution in the logistics centre of Cassis, a fast-growing clothing retailer with shops in the Benelux and France. Using the voice solution, processes such as order picking, cross-docking and restocking are carried out much faster and with fewer mistakes. Not only does this allow …

RUD Chains Ltd is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains, producing top quality chain components and systems for a wide variety of markets and applications. RUD’s conveyor and drive systems offers a range of product solutions to the bulk materials industry, they design, fit and manufacture …

Venture Lighting have partnered with Hertz Electrical Distribution to supply over 250 of its latest LED technology luminaires to one of the largest electrical management specialists in the UK. Two warehouses have been installed with Venture’s VLED Midibay Elite wide beam luminaires as an energy efficient alternative to the previous …

A need for increased personnel safety in a hospital loading bay has led building and property maintenance contractor Booker & Best to implement an improved loading solution using a platform manufactured and supplied by Thorworld Industries. East Sussex-based Booker & Best operates the rapid response contract for Conquest Hospital in …

Working in conjunction with fleet risk management specialists Applied Driving Techniques (ADT), Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has announced the launch of a new fleet compliance initiative that is designed to minimise the risk factors facing fleets by helping organisations to understand their full legal, financial and duty of care obligations. To kick-start …

Entries are now being invited to take part in the 2015 FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition sponsored by Leaseplan which is to be held on Thursday 16 July at Mercedes -Benz, Wentworth Park, Barnsley. The FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year is open to Van Excellence …

FTA Ireland is looking to support SME’s in trying to make the imminent introduction of Eircode work in some way for them. As the Department of Communications seems set to roll out Eircode next month – without taking industry views on board, FTA Ireland has called for support from the …

BITA has made two new key appointments to the BITA Board, Stan Harris of Linde Material Handling, and Jan Lorenz of Jungheinrich. Harris, Managing Director of Linde East and Scotland has been with Linde for approaching a decade. He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, which involves …