Dürkopp Fördertechnik, provider of garment conveying and sortation equipment, has completed a further extension of their automated sortation system for Next Group PLC.

At IMHX 2013 in Birmingham from 19-22 March, Hyster will demonstrate the role of handling equipment in transferring goods from ship to shore to store and the shop floor on external Stand No. 01.

Monsoon Accessorize, the global design-led fashion retailer, has announced the appointment of Allport Cargo Services to manage its sea and airfreight services on a global contract from May 2013.

An accurate dispensing system, a paper cushioning system and shrink film for multipack applications are among the products being pitched at this year’s Lions’ Lair competition during the Packaging Innovations show, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2013.

Heating systems specialist Remeha Commercial is expanding its UK supply and distribution thanks to Delivered.net, the overnight delivery company.

A major new initiative designed to attract, encourage and increase the numbers of talented young personnel joining the logistics sector will guarantee a graduate job after the completion of a four year course.

Stertil Koni will be highlighting a new high-speed mobile jack at this year’s CV Show (Stand No.4A10). The 600kg capacity VLT6 jack provides excellent versatility and total safety during lifting and handling operations under raised vehicles.

Yorkshire-based RediGroup – manufacturer and supplier of a full range of turnkey and stand-alone handling and storage solutions – has received a grant of in excess of £1 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).