TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING EUROPE says when it announced the winners of its design and engineering competition earlier this year, it was great to see that the winning team was from the UK.

LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of forklift trucks, has launched the Linde C-MATIC; a new automated guided cart (AGC) designed to improve production logistics.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS says its shutter (pictured) delivers 60-minute fire resistance to match the requirements of a major London airport.

Belfast-based Countrywide Freight Group, has up-dated its warehouse forklift fleet with new TCM forklifts supplied and supported by TCM’s Northern Ireland dealership W Hall.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS says its flagship Speedor Super high speed door (pictured), has been in continuous production since 1983 and many thousands of doors have been installed on challenging sites across the world.

SAFETY UNLIMITED, a critical storage specialist, says its new unrivalled and highly versatile Pushback System allows customers to stack pallets containing any permutation of drums or IBCs within the same ultra accessible, time and space saving unit. Drums are four per pallet and IBCs two at a time across a total of 24 pallets two deep, on two levels.

TCM the dealer-led forklift brand has announced two new dealerships to further strengthen its national sales, service and support network.

A national survey of businesses operating forklift trucks suggests that there are wide inconsistencies in the way total cost of ownership (TCO) is understood and calculated. It suggests that some fleet managers may be wide of the mark when the true life-time cost finally emerges. It points at potential weaknesses in cost modelling which need to be more detailed and precise.

STERTIL says following the successful use of three of its fast-action FlexiEdge doors for over ten years, Glatfelter Lydney has specified an additional five doors to help improve hygiene and working conditions within various areas of its manufacturing facility.

From retaining heat in a typical warehouse to maintaining air quality in a cleanroom, HART DOOR SYSTEMS says its Speedor range of automatic, high speed, industrial doors continues to show its huge scope of use in industrial and warehouse applications. Hart is a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial doors systems with its high-speed door ‘Speedor’ now a globally recognised brand.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has supplied GT Emissions Systems, Peterlee, with a Speedor Super that has been fitted behind a roller shutter in its warehouse area. GT Emissions is at the forefront of the design, validation and manufacture of exhaust gas control valves for on and off highway vehicles. Hart Door Systems says its Speedor was installed to retain heat within the warehouse and to prevent cold air and dust entering the building.

STAKRAK has announced it is now supplying Cantilever Racking which maximises storage capacity, accessibility and presentation of large items. The company says it is a flexible, bespoke solution that can provide high returns on investment through increasing productivity and easier stock management and from timber packs, to piping, to scrap vehicles, it has the right racking solution.

LENZE has announced it is bringing a boxful of big Ideas to IntraLogisteX 2018 (stand 130). The company says it will showcase a range of innovative drive and motion products, along with advanced software and service solutions designed to accelerate and simplify the specification, design and support of automated handling and storage systems.

SICK reports it has developed the SureSense family of user-customisable photo-electric sensors - a concept that enables machine builders and plant engineers to specify from a wide-range of sensing options all within a standard technology, set-up, mounting and housing. The company says the durable SureSense sensors can reliably detect nearly any object in any environment in warehousing and logistics applications – ensuring machines and lines stay up and running at full capacity.

A new technical article from LENZE explains how to overcome the challenge of warehouse automation and achieve optimum performance. Today’s automation systems need to be faster, more agile and even more available than ever before. Lenze says in its new intralogistics technical article the challenges facing today’s warehouse automation machine builders are discussed and solutions given to choosing the right technology, supporting partners, ensuring the right development tools are used and Industry 4.0 readiness incorporated.

KONECRANES reports it has simplified the overhead crane specification process with the introduction of its innovative on-line tool, Crane Advisor. The company says the menu driven application may be accessed via desktop computer, iPad, tablet and smart phone, allowing convenient use of the tool from any location. Crane Advisor has been introduced successfully in North America and has now been launched in the UK, Europe and selected regions worldwide.

Organisers of LiftEx, a trade show and conference taking place at the Telford International Centre on November 29-30th dedicated to overhead lifting and work at height solutions, have announced details of the line-up of speakers

Explosion protection safety company PYROBAN reports it has responded to industry demand by providing technical support for any ATEX forklift truck, regardless of the brand of explosion protection system. “Not all explosion protection conversion companies have the infrastructure to offer the ongoing support and service needed in a typical hazardous area operation,” explains Darren Boiling, group after sales manager, “To maintain safety and avoid truck downtime, managers must be aware of where they can access the correct technical support.”

ENERPAC has announced the SL300 hydraulic gantry, the latest innovation in the SL series telescoping hydraulic gantries, offering the highest lifting capacity on a 61cm track gauge in heavy lifting and rigging applications. The SL300 is equipped with two stage lifting cylinders for loads up to 3000 kN.

SECURITY CAGES DIRECT has announced its new innovation - the new RackCage-SCD, designed to hold full depth pallets, and says it can simply be placed into position inside any type of existing racking. The company says the RackCage is supplied flat-packed in panels for easy on site assembly, and is made up by: front double doors; 2 x side panels; 1 x back panel; top roof panel; set of 10 - Nyloc assembly bolts and set of 3 - 10mm floor anchor bolts. The company says the unique design means that there is no requirement to attach the cage to the existing frame which might affect the integrity of racking and it is simply secured by bolting to the floor through the base frame of the 2 side panels and back panel.

This year, STANNAH, a British, family-owned engineering company is celebrating its 150th anniversary and says throughout 2017 there will be a host of events, initiatives and online resources to encourage staff, customers and the public to celebrate this landmark in British engineering. Established in 1867 by Joseph Stannah, the company first made its name making hoists and cranes for London’s dockyards. During WW2, the Stannah factory was destroyed. Having to rebuild the business from scratch, using just their reputable family name, the Stannah generations that followed began to build the household name it is today.

SAFETY UNLIMITED says its product portfolio focuses on the storage, handling and containment of hazardous materials and flammable liquids across all sectors and says the company has a proud pedigree of over 40 years’ experience of manufacturing at its own Essex facility for guaranteed quality products to suit every possible requirement. The company says project design is central to its commitment to provide a quality product and therefore it works closely with its customers not only to meet but to exceed their expectations. Safety Unlimited says it always helps customers to protect their environment and their business.

HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility. The company says the doors were installed to keep a stable working environment within the 310,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Dunstable.

BEAVERSWOOD says the management of any warehouse/stores needs an effective labelling and identification system, stock needs to be identified and in its rightful place in order to maximise order picking and minimise costly errors.

PYROBAN reports that the emissions regulations (EU 97/68/EC Directive) have been amended to support the special application of diesel engines, such as those in forklifts, used in potentially explosive atmospheres, where safety is paramount.

Faced with the escape of odours over neighbouring housing, an Essex-based company has opted for a solution provided by HART DOOR SYSTEMS.

CROWN showcased Advanced Material Handling Technologies on Stand 10J61 at IMHX 2016.

Armstrong World Industries, a global expert in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling system solutions has announced the AWI manufacturing facility in Stafford now operates from seven units on Telford Drive, each being upgraded to feature EFAFLEX’s ‘SST’ premium high - speed spiral design.

TCM forklifts reports it has raised the benchmark in corrosion protection with a new anti-corrosion assurance for its counterbalance truck range (FTB, FB and FHB).

Materials handling specialist J D NEUHAUS says it will be presenting its concept study of a stainless steel air hoist for the first time at the LogiMAT 2016 exhibition, taking place in Stuttgart from 8 – 10 March 2016.

GOPLASTICBOXES.COM reports it has introduced a new height Euro stacking container to its popular range of plastic boxes, crates and trays – the GoEuro 64220S – which is certain to attract logistics professionals in the automotive and engineering industries.

ELEBIA reports a fleet of trucks fitted with loader cranes and Elebia automatic hooks has been employed by Trotter UK to place temporary but robust advertisement billboards at construction sites, events, automotive forecourts, retail parks and other locations.

KNAPP says the open shuttle driverless vehicles it has supplied to agricultural products supplier, Grene, at the company’s automated warehouse utilise swarm intelligence to optimise transport processes.

Barcelona based ELEBIA reports it has made available two major enhancements to its automatic hook range, which keeps crane operators and those responsible for rigging at a safe distance when connecting loads to lifting equipment.

CROWN, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, reports it has extended its tried-and-tested QuickPick Remote technology with a variant that controls lift and lower functions. Available now for fitment to Crown’s ES 4000 and ET 4000 Series stackers, this version of the remote glove technology features a special transceiver for the stacker’s lift system.

CROWN, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, recently gained its fourth award for the GPC 3000 order picker with QuickPick Remote by winning its 14th GOOD DESIGN Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

A leading UK supplier of security cages has announced the launch of securitycagesdirect a new comprehensive website which is said to streamline the specifying and buying process for a wide range of security cages. Developed by STAKRAK www.securitycagesdirect.co.uk is the result of 25 years of experience in designing, specifying and supplying static and mobile mesh cages.

When it comes to investing in a forklift truck, there are a lot of factors to consider. If it was as simple as comparing truck features, performance statistics, and of course prices, then operators would probably purchase them online. Keith Higginson, commercial marketing manager at Calor Gas Ltd highlights the benefits of LPG, which include a range of cost efficiencies, environmental improvements and productivity gains.

Working through building craftsmen, the Dumfries-based contractor, HART DOOR SYSTEMS reports it has completed the installation of more Speedor ‘Minis’ at Arla Foods’ production facility at Melton Mowbray.

STREET CRANE COMPANY has supplied electric wire rope hoists for a major role in the reconstruction of the 107 year old Longfellow Bridge over Charles River at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The hoists are installed on a bespoke crane built by Street’s local partner Capco Crane and Hoist Company. The crane will play a pivotal role in the renovation of the bridge that spans 1.5 miles and carries around 90,000 people per day.

Continuing its long association with national rail fright operator, Direct Rail Services (DRS), KONECRANES reports it has manufactured and installed a 110T fixed goliath crane at a new facility in the North of Scotland.

THORWORLD INDUSTRIES says it believes that the flexibility of mobile yardramps represents the perfect loading and unloading solution for UK manufacturing, as the country records a three-year high in growth..

Steel stockholder Abram Pulman and Sons has taken delivery of two more SIDETRACKER multi-directional lift trucks as part of a major investment to increase storage capacity and reduce manual handling at its West Yorkshire premises.

ATLET says every good logistics manager knows that the art of profitable warehousing and distribution is to achieve the swiftest, safest, most reliable and most cost-effective handling of goods between points. This means ensuring that every single inch of storage space pays its way. But while many warehouse designs consider the best use of the width and depth of the building, far less make the best use of the height, especially in warehouses where a wide aisle storage configuration is required.

Terex Material Handling has installed two DEMAG overhead travelling cranes at Dril-Quip Europe’s production facility in Aberdeen. A division of the multinational operator, Dril-Quip Inc of Houston, Texas, the company designs, manufactures and services a wide variety of hardware for the oil and gas industry.

PACKER PRODUCTS has announced its innovative Shoulder Dolly ‘Pro Lift’ lifting strap is now available.

SSI SCHAEFER, a global supplier of warehousing and logistics solutions is showcasing its expertise at CeMat 2014, stand C20 in Hall 13. On display will be the latest technologies and products for integrating processes and boosting efficiency. There will also be interactive on-screen presentations with applications in industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, retail, food and beverages, e-commerce, automotive and customer service and support.

KLIMATE HIGH SPEED DOORS has been installing its UK made range of high speed, rapid roll doors for over 20 years. In that time it has installed them in a wide variety of places from car production plants and food process lines to highways salt stores . The latest batch of installations took place at SCA in Lancashire.

CHAINTEC, aUKsupplier of leaf chain is warning companies with fork lift trucks of the dangers of using chain that is not etched with full traceability information.

CROWN, one of the world’s largest materials handling companies, has announced its Crown ES/ET 4000 Series of stacker forklifts has earned a GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum:Museum ofArchitecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.