Supply chain hardware, software and services company RENOVOTEC has struck a distribution deal with Custom SpA, an Italian multinational group and hi-tech solutions company, the two organisations announced recently. Custom was founded in 1992 and has extensive experience in retail POS (point of sale), kiosk and self-service solutions.

TLV ENGINEERING says in a move that will present fewer Brexit-related issues for its customers, increase its stock holding and strengthen ties with its parent company in Japan, steam solutions specialist it has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a new 6,000 square feet warehousing facility in Cheltenham.

C.K MAGMA says following the successful ongoing development of its award-winning wheeled tool case derivatives, it has taken the logical step of expanding its popular rucksack range with the exciting addition of the Wheeled Rucksack Plus (MA2654).

RENOVOTEC has announced it is introducing a competitive leasing scheme for its Honeywell ThermoRebellion rapid-alert warehouse staff temperature screening system, which delivers a fast return on investment as it increases warehouse productivity by up to 40%, detecting potential diseases amongst large numbers of warehouse workers early and reducing rates of transmission says Renovotec.

Increased automation, adapting to new labour-saving manufacturing practices and the consequences of COVID-19 is accelerating the demand for effective robotic solutions. This is especially the case in industries where logistics are key such as food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics where there is increased urgency to improve efficiencies by automating the packing and stacking of individual products.

The impact of Covid is clear for all to see – escalating death tolls, Governments across the world striving to protect their populations and to keep their respective economies functioning against a background of considerable uncertainty.

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies has announced it is introducing a two-month ‘try before you buy’ offer for e-commerce and other operations with demanding picking and sorting processes that buy or rent the new hands-free wearable Zebra WT6300 computer.

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies has announced it is launching a seasonal November 2020 to end February 2021 campaign featuring rental and purchase discounts on market-leading handheld and vehicle-mounted mobile warehouse devices, as well as a special offer on Renovotec’s remote network monitoring service.

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies has announced it is introducing a rental scheme for the new Zebra ZQ630, the market’s only RFID-enabled portable printer according to Zebra. Renovotec’s new scheme supports market demand for on-the-move printing, while RFID labels enable products and their associated data to be tracked through supply chains for optimum inventory control. The scheme will launch with a ‘rent five for the price of four’ offer running from 1 November 2020 to end February 2021. The ZQ630 rental service includes a ‘buy later’ option.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS says it is the first specialist door company in the UK to manufacture high-speed doors and has moved into a series of short films to high-light its successes.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS, the Newcastle-based specialist engineering company, has announced it has won multi-door orders for export to Russia, Hong Kong and Kuwait.

INTERROLL has announced successful acceptance into the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA). For the past 30 years, AMHSA—now with over 50 members—has acted as the voice of the United Kingdom automated material handling industry.

FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS is hiring. It is an emerging company offering specialist advice to fleet operators. During this coronavirus pandemic, its group has been helping more than 50,000 customers, including, HGV operators, hauliers, couriers, delivery drivers, plumbers, builders, electricians, large organisations, transport managers, sole traders, owner drivers and start-up companies, to continue doing business.

SICK says with the release of its SICK LiDAR-LOC solution for mobile platforms, users can implement contour-based localisation on any automated guided vehicle, cart, forklift or service robot fitted with SICK 2D LiDAR sensors or safety scanners.

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies has announced it is launching a three-month, no-obligation free trial for the latest Honeywell PX940 smart and rugged industrial printer, which prints barcodes and other labels that are defect-free and 100% accurate every time, doing away with unreadable barcodes that cause costly problems such as non-compliance and returned shipments. For that reason the PX940 is ideal for industries with heavily regulated supply chains such as food, pharmaceuticals and automotive.

AUTOCODING SYSTEMS says the difficulty of checking the presence, location and legibility of print, barcodes and specific artwork on packaging can not be underestimated and the launch of 4Sight last year addressed some of these issues. Working with SICK, it has been able to show how customers can avoid expensive reworks, packaging waste and, worse case scenario, retailer fines.

2Excel Logistics, a customer-orientated haulage and warehousing operation, has safely achieved completion on a THORWORLD INDUSTRIES modular loading dock installation in challenging times, with all teams involved working compliantly to meet social distancing guidelines.

dp Doors & Shutters supplies, installs, maintains and repairs a range of industrial doors, security shutters and grilles. Its collection of doors includes insulated sectional overhead, single-skin, fire and insulated roller shutters, steel hinged personnel doors, fire doors and high speed action doors. The company says before work begins, a full site survey is carried out at no extra cost.

Draper Tools, a leading hand and power tool distributor is a family-run company that has been in business for just over a century and has more than 5,000 UK and overseas customers.

NexSys ATEX batteries, available from ENERSYS, can allow materials handling vehicles to work safely in hazardous areas where there is an explosion risk. The company says they conform to ATEX standards, which are compulsory and a legal requirement in Europe and NexSys batteries are also available world-wide certified in compliance with IECx standards.

SICK says its innovative 3D camera and SensorApp solution has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

HART DOOR SYSTEMS, a leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial doors and industrial doors, has announced it has completed a major contract for a range of doors and shutters at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.

A new range of quick-to-install, eye-catching floor markers, which can improve safety in the workplace, has been launched by industrial visual communication solutions specialist, BEAVERSWOOD.

ENERSYS reports its NexSys battery range now covers all materials handling vehicle applications

HART DOOR SYSTEMS, a leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial doors and industrial doors, reports it has completed another contract for Sir Robert McAlpine at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS says orders for a range of door types from a broad spectrum of industrial categories has ended 2019 with a flourish.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS says its expertise in the Energy from Waste sector is fast being acknowledged with more contracts for its Speedor Storm doors just announced.

Supporting the increasing trend for logistics companies to make next or even same day deliveries with smaller vans, Ian Langan, technical director at loading bay specialist THORWORLD INDUSTRIES, advises on the benefits of van docking ramps as an ideal means to improve loading function, and enable the speedy, safe dispatch of smaller delivery vehicles:

HART DOOR SYSTEMS has announced it has published a new corporate brochure covering its product range and project profiles.

RTITB warns that transport and logistics training providers are struggling to fulfil delivery of apprenticeships due to a lack of suitable assessors able to carry out End Point Assessments (EPAs).

SLG GROUP UK reports it has further expanded the Hymo range of mast-driven lifts (MDLs) for industrial applications, with a new model providing safe, vibration-free lifting for loads up to 1500kg.

With potentially explosive atmospheres present throughout the chemical supply chain, Mark Nailer, industry manager for HYSTER EUROPE, discusses the 360-degree Hyster solutions that support compliant and efficient handling.

Working for a major online retailer, HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has installed seven of its successful Speedor Storm doors at a high-volume distribution facility.

With lifting capacities of up to 3,000 kg, the Optima MX and MXT range of scissor lifts from Hymo are suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. The Optima MX has a lifting capacity up to 2,000 kg with a stroke of 800 mm. It features a rectangular platform and with the option for ramp loading. It can be placed directly on the floor or in a shallow pit.

RENOVOTEC, a fast growing UK rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain users is to run an on-stand ‘buy or rent’, discount-driven promotion for Zebra’s latest Android products at Multimodal 2019, Stand 3056 (NEC 18-20 June) Renovotec announced today.

EMPTEEZY says with a focus on quality customer experience from start to finish, it recognised the need for a delivery partner of esteemed reputation which it found in Dyce Carriers.

Working for a haulage company specialising in waste disposal, HART DOOR SYSTEMS has announced it has completed the installation of two Speedor Storms at a Midlands facility.

A large rail depot in Wimbledon has demonstrated the investment necessary for the integration of the rail with city life providing essential maintenance to keep the network moving.

After 34 years of operation a HART Speedor Super high-speed door, is being replaced by Hart’s latest version, a Speedor Storm.

SICK says it has set Automated Guided Vehicles free from the need for reflectors or other physical markers with the all-in-one NAV-LOC localisation solution, enabling them to navigate more reliably and efficiently around shop floor and warehouse environments.

When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D NEUHAUS (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. The company says in areas such as duty cycle, variable speed control, weatherproofing, installation and operation, maintenance, robustness, investment costs, lifetime costs and of course safety, a JDN pneumatic hoist really makes a difference.

Working for an international food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services business, HART is installing a number of its Speedor high speed door range at a major UK production facility.

The increasing pressure on the retail industry that’s created by the rise of internet shopping means efficiencies have to be driven into every stage of the operational supply chain. Alan Ryder of loading bay specialists sara LBS believes that well designed loading bays will make goods handling more productive and help maintain the quality and appearance of the retail items.

The latest addition to the Hymo range of mast-driven lifts (MDLs) for industrial applications provides safe, vibration-free and high-capacity lifting up to 9m.

High performance industrial door specialist HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has teamed up with Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver a range of doors as part of a £4 million new build warehouse and distribution centre. The new facility is for a Yorkshire-based independent tea and coffee company.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has supplied eight fire shutters to form a specialist baggage handling system as part of Malta International Airport’s €12m terminal reconfiguration project.

SICK reports it has developed the Safe AGV Forklift, an innovative, PLd/SIL2-certified safety solution that enables a driverless forklift to continue to operate productively in an automated factory or logistics environment, even when the forks are in the load carrying position.

HART says the eight Speedor Storm doors pictured are part of a mixed installation on a Scottish Energy from Waste (EfW) plant which, as well as the Speedors also includes 15 Hart Firebrand fire and security shutters.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has recently begun work on its first order from Oman for four highly specialist ‘ATEX’ shutters for compliance with regulations relating to environments with a risk of explosion. John Loftus, manager of International Estimations at Hart, commented: “ATEX doors are designed to eliminate all sources of ignition when in operation, allowing safe use in hazardous environments. These hazards can include dust, waste products such as wood shavings, gas and vapour.”

The 8 Speedor ‘Storms’ pictured are part of a mixed installation on a Scottish Energy from Waste plant constructed by Interserve which not only includes HART DOOR SYSTEMS’ Speedor high-speed doors but also 15 fire and security steel roller shutters.