Uk-based Kite Packaging is now supplying a range of unique returnable plastic containers, designed to solve handling and logistics problems within the supply chain for a wide range of industries.  The range designed by LoadHog and sold by Kite, focuses on increasing load stability, reducing packaging waste, increasing vehicle fill, reducing labour, transport and consumable costs and increasing efficiency throughout industry supply chains. Consisting of a range of attached lid, stackable/nestable and pallet containers, these versatile, robust and reusable products are suitable for a wide range of industries. The ideal solution for reusable or multi-trip packaging requirements, the range provides efficient handling and storage. The innovative lid design allows the lids to secure in a vertical line, meaning no lid overhang.

Goplasticpallets.com will launch its latest transport solution for the automotive and manufacturing industries, the “extremely robust” sleeve pack container CabCube 1210, at this year’s IMHX event from 13th to 16th September on stand 11N40.
Designed and manufactured by supply chain packaging specialist CABKA-IPS, the new container is ideal for transporting large loads of components for just-in-time deliveries to production lines and warehouses and is able to deal with the logistical challenges specific to the automotive and manufacturing supply chains.

Flexible bagging systems provider Automated Packaging Systems® will preview new bagging and protective packaging solutions at this year’s IMHX exhibition. The new space-saving, mobile AirPouch® AirTowerTM increases efficiency in the packing zone. It maintains a steady supply of inflated air pillows to multiple packing stations via a system of ducting and hoppers, as European Product Manager Steve Dougan explains: “Sensors in the mounted hoppers signal a central AirPouch Express 3 to replenish the store of filled pillows. New pillows are whisked quickly and quietly up the AirTower into the hopper, ready for draw down by packers.

One e of the largest manufacturers of snack foods in the UK has celebrated 10 years of success with one of Europe’s leading poolers of wooden pallets by extending its contract as it continues to increase productivity and step up the ‘WOW factor’ – the ongoing war on waste. Tayto Group Ltd (TGL), which is best known for manufacturing the Golden Wonder crisp brand, has struck a new deal with Pooling Partners to ensure efficient delivery of goods to retailers following year on year growth which has seen pallet movements double since 2009.

One e of the UK's leading manufacturers and installers of temporary buildings has reported a significant increase in sales enquiries, resulting directly from the Brexit referendum earlier in the year. Antony Hunt, managing director of Smart-Space, believes that the vote to leave the EU is having an impact on UK businesses in several ways. "Talking to potential customers, it's seems that post-Brexit events are influencing their future strategy in ways that are diametrically opposed," he says.

Briggs Equipment is helping the UK's largest specialist manufacturer of zinc alloys to improve its environmental performance by switching its materials handling fleet from diesel to electric. The Brock Metal Company has taken delivery of three Hyster J-series counterbalanced electric forklift trucks. Briggs has supplied the machines on a five-year rental contract incorporating full servicing and maintenance support from its national engineering team.

Arvato Healthcare is expanding its activities in Italy and has opened a new distribution centre in Calcinate, near Bergamo. Since beginning of August the local warehouse has 3,500 square metres of additional space for dispatching pharmaceutical products. “Our portfolio in Italy comprises services ranging from warehousing, pick and pack services, transport and returns management to ‘Bollini handling’ – which means pharmaceutical product packaging being scanned and the information passed on to the Italian authorities, in accordance with the health ministry’s requirements”, explains Maria Rizzuto, Project Manager at Arvato Healthcare Italy.

Dematic, the automated intralogistics solutions company, is to offer visitors a ‘live’ demonstration of its latest automated picking techniques on stand 9A55, bringing together the intelligence of its Dematic RapidPick, Dematic RapidPut and Dematic Multishuttle technology in a modular system designed for delivering ‘rapid results’.

Everything under one roof. Swiss logistics company Schöni AG has spent the last two years building a new head office in Rothrist, Argau with this very objective. The company merged two subsidiaries and erected a new administration building and a new distribution facility on a 68,000 m² building lot.

Would a racking collapse pulverise your productivity? Would it ruin your reputation? Could it even cripple your company?
Rack collapses are catastrophic for business, and forklifts moving unchecked in pallet racking areas are a recipe for disaster. Protecting racking and preventing rack damage is essential good practice for health and safety managers – but what happens when racking is impacted straight after an inspection, or during a night shift? There is still dangerous ‘dead time’ between daily inspections where racking remains vulnerable… until now!