Month: March 2013

Craemer Plastic Pallets UK to boost brand awareness in the UK

The Craemer Group, the manufacturer of plastic pallets, wheelie bins, and containers in Europe, is expanding its services in the UK.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System Helps Music Retailer Sing a Positive Tune

Europe’s biggest musical instruments mail order business and retail store houses more than 65,000 SKUs for both store and online customers. Musical goods are prepared and shipped from an automated mini-load and pallet warehouse that services both retail and online orders.

Minimize Picking Errors

A leading European paper wholesaler and logistics service provider needed to expand its capabilities to meet efficiency, cost leadership and service differentiation goals. The company’s current mini-load small parts storage system had reached its performance limits.

The Panama Canal expansion: What will it mean for you?

DC VELOCITY recently held a webinar on the impact of the Panama Canal expansion on our industry. During the webinar, DC VELOCITY's Mark Solomon, J. Christopher Lytle of the Port of Long Beach, maritime consultant Ted Prince, and Curtis Spencer of IMS Worldwide Inc. discuss how the expansion will impact U.S. importers, exporters, and the seaports that serve them. Click…

enVista Shares Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise with Logistics Professionals at Georgia Logistics Summit

Atlanta, GA —enVista President and CEO Jim Barnes has been selected to participate in the fifth annual Georgia Logistics Summit March 19-20, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Barnes will moderate a retail panel focusing on the impacts of omni-channel distribution on retailers on March 20 at 10:15 a.m. Panelists include retail executives: Anton Van Steenwijk, Dell; Greg Tuthill, NYK; Mark Holifield,…

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Companies in Cottonwood, AZ know we deliver and install used Pallet Racking at the best rates around. Our used Pallet Racks are some of the best in the industry.

Apprenticeships are helping logistics organisations attract growing numbers of young recruits

The positive impacts that apprenticeships are having on individuals, businesses and the UK economy will be celebrated during the sixth National Apprenticeship Week, (11-15 March). Provisional figures from Skills for Logistics (SfL) reveal that in 2011/12 a total of 15,670 logistics oriented apprenticeship starts in England. This represents a 29 per cent increase on the number of starts (12,170) in…

Taking the chain to Ireland

Industrial chain supplier, FB Chain Ltd, has appointed John Wilson as its Conveyor Chain Product Manager for Ireland.

Award winning solution for a large international soft drink manufacturer

A large soft drink manufacturer outgrew its on-site warehousing facilities. Stock was stored in multiple off-site locations which created numerous problems such as high levels of stock write-offs, site congestion and other health and safety risks.

Showpiece Distribution Center for Internet Retailing

A leading internet electronics retailer’s needed to expand its order fulfillment and inventory storage capability to meet continued sales growth. Initial plans were to build a duplicate building on site to double capacity for both.

Columbus McKinnon Announces In-Stock Guarantee

AMHERST, N.Y. – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products is very proud to present its In-Stock Guarantee (ISG). The In-Stock Guarantee is a company-wide commitment to ship our most popular chain and forged attachment products in 3 days. If any ISG product is not shipped on time, Columbus McKinnon will offer…

New DC ensures right fashions at the right time for leading clothing retailer

A leading clothes retailer previously managed logistics through a third party logistics provider but for strategic reasons, decided to manage the supply to their stores in-house. To simplify and improve efficiency of the flow of goods into the 360 stores the company decided to invest in their own distribution center.

Southworth Products Corporation Acquires Award Winning Lift’n Buddy

North Fargo, ND — Lift'n Buddy is a revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award; Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation,…

Used Pallet Racking Sedona AZ | Warehouse Solutions, Inc.

Companies in Sedona, AZ know we deliver and install used Pallet Racking at the best rates around. Our used Pallet Racks are some of the best in the industry.

Dürkopp completes fourth phase of multi-million pound automated garment sortation project for retailer Next

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

Get set for IMHX

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) – which takes place 19-22 March at the NEC – will showcase thousands of innovative solutions for intralogistics. Registration is now open at www.imhx.biz.

Premium Warehousing secures new contract

Premium Warehousing has secured a major new contract originating from national brewer Carlsberg. LocateIT WMS from Clydebuilt Business Solutions has been instrumental in the deal, catering for the Excise requirements for HMRC.

Beer Barrel Lift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (June 9, 2009) – Enjoying NFL football live at the stadium with a couple of cold beers is a tradition as old as the league itself. As such, one of the key elements to the infrastructure portion of a substantial upgrade to Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a new stadium-wide storage and distribution system for draft…

Terex Material Handling Launches Enhanced Demag Website

Cleveland, OH. Terex Material Handling has launched its newly revamped Demag website to better cater to customer, partner and prospect needs. Dr. Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director of Terex Material Handling points out: “With the new website, we are offering our customers an even faster and more extensive overview of all our products and services and a short…

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Key points to consider when purchasing pallet rack from American Surplus Inc. Knowing what types of pallet racking are available: Used Selective Rack: Provides 100% selectivity. You can access every pallet in a selective …

Palletforce members raise £10,000 for charities

Members of palletised distribution network Palletforce have raised £10,000 for two charities at the Palletforce AGM.

Ship to shore to store – Hyster handling capabilities showcased at IMHX

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.

Boat Mold Lift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (April 16, 2009) – Getting the most out of existing floor space is important for all manufacturers as they manage growth and the proliferation of their product lines. This need is magnified when your finished products range in length from 38 to 51 ft and in width from 12 to 15 ft. Such was the challenge facing Sea…

Custom Screw Lift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (February 17, 2012) – Man made satellites orbit the earth at altitudes that can exceed 20,000 miles, typically transported by a rocket or space shuttle, the speed and path of which are precisely controlled in order to launch the satellite into the desired orbit. Satellites at this altitude orbit the earth at the same speed in which the…

Drydock Lift

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (June 2, 2011) – At just over 1,092 feet in length Dock #8 is the largest of the seven drydocks on the grounds of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, VA. Opened in 1942, it is also the newest, designed to hold aircraft carriers, the largest ships in the naval fleet and among the largest mobile objects…

Columbia Machine’s New Palletizer & Load Transfer Station Blog

Columbia Machine is excited to introduce the new Palletizer & Load Transfer Station blog. This will be a great source for keeping you informed on industry trends, upcoming shows, customer stories, service tips, after market modifications… and more! We are looking forward to posting on a regular basis and receiving your comments and feedback on what you would like Columbia’s…

Controlled Environments within Kardex Remstar Storage Systems

Kardex Remstar has developed industry specific solutions including: temperature controlled units, clean room storage units and dry room storage units. Companies are always looking for opportunities to speed up intralogistics processes and increase productivity in these unique applications. Storage at Constant Temperatures Many stored goods are vulnerable to temperature changes. This applies to a very vast range of products, from…

Call for Submissions for the 2013 Outstanding Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Content Award

The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) and MHI announce the call for submissions for the 2013 Outstanding Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Content Award. The award recognizes superior content published between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Submissions from material handling suppliers, consultants, trade press and industry professionals is requested. Content suitable for submission includes…

Gil Garcetti Racks Up Votes for L.A. Mayor Hopeful And Son Eric Garcetti
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Delivered's TPN pallet services help Remeha Commercial to heat the nation

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