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Trade fair LogiMAT 2010 in Stuttgart on track for success
From 2 to 4 March 2010 LogiMAT, the International Trade Fair for Distribution, Materials Handling and Information Flow, is taking place in Stuttgart accompanied by an extensive fringe programme. It is the eighth edition of this annual meeting point for the intralogistics industry – the largest in Europe. With over 700 exhibitors from 20 countries and exhibition space of 52,000 square metres in Halls 1, 3, 5 and 7, LogiMAT 2010 is still on the road to success despite the economic crisis.
 Seven years constant growth with satisfied exhibitors and visitors is the upbeat assessment of the Trade Fair for Distribution, Materials Handling and Information Flow. After a sharp drop in sales for many suppliers of intralogistics solutions, affecting not only fork-lift manufacturers but many other companies, too, this year, supply and demand for products and services is rising again. An indicator of this is LogiMAT 2010 in Stuttgart. Three months before the fair is due to start, over 90 percent of the exhibitor space is booked and over 130 of the companies participating are represented in Stuttgart for the first time this year. Unlike some other trade fairs LogiMAT, living up to its reputation, is once again offering space to more exhibitors and consequently an even wider range of products to the trade audience.
Marketplace for innovations
”We can feel the innovative power of the exhibitors, who want to demonstrate how they are defying market conditions, which have changed due to the economic crisis,” says Peter Kazander, Exhibition Director of Munich-based event organisers Euroexpo GmbH, praising the wealth of ideas and the farsightedness of the exhibiting companies. In difficult times in particular, solutions and technologies which create efficient processes, save money and protect raw materials are in demand. Due to the increasing pressure to streamline, LogiMAT will become even more important as the ‘marketplace for innovations’.
At any rate, countercyclical investments in intralogistics have proven to be a remedy to the effects of the crisis for many entrepreneurs. More economic and faster materials handling, storage and loading technology can greatly reduce throughput times in the warehouse and loading and unloading times at the ramp. Information and communications technology offers further potential with modern RFID control systems, efficient order-picking systems and software solutions for warehouse and stock management. Costs can be saved both by cutting personnel and by reducing failure rates. This also benefits other exhibition areas at LogiMAT 2010, such as packaging technology and the Auto-ID systems sector.
Range of topics in the accompanying programme wider than ever
Current developments, trends and strategies for increasing productivity and cutting costs take centre stage in the exhibition, but are also focused on in the wide-ranging LogiMAT 2010 accompanying programme.
In the forum areas, which are integrated into the exhibition, experts will be discussing with participants issues on all aspects of automation in the warehouse and the relevant technologies for goods control as well as the sustainability topics ‘Green logistics’, ‘Logistics real estate’ or the perennial subject ‘Warehouse Management’. Because a modern logistics system is not possible without identification technology, topics such as identification and data exchange are very important in order to meet the increased demands on transparency for stock in hand and an optimal distribution system. In addition the speakers, from trade and industry and research, deal with intelligent packaging strategies, the shortage of skilled workers and managers in intralogistics, the efficient selection of production software and its operation, load securing, fire prevention and safety technology in the battle against ‘shrinkage’.
A special feature is the one day event ‘Intralogistics – Future – Technology’ presented by Professor Karl-Heinz Wehking, Head of the IFT (Institute of Materials Handling Technology) at the University of Stuttgart and President of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Technischer Logistik (WGTL). The planning of logistics systems and automated identification, for example in the pharmaceutical industry, material optimization for wheel and castors for forklifts, and in-service training in logistics are topics the speakers will be focusing on.
“We are proud to be able to offer visitors to next year’s fair over 22 trade forums plus 51 lectures by exhibitors. These cover the entire spectrum of the current themes and challenges in intralogistics,” says Exhibition Director Peter Kazander. “LogiMAT is making an excellent contribution to in-service training here.”
Curtain up for the ‘Tracking & Tracing Theatre’
In this live scenario, logistics in the automotive sector and the tracking of deliveries from the supplier to a distribution centre and through to production is presented to visitors in a clear and comprehensible way. The focus is on the Just-in-Sequence procedure and internal production material conveyancing using RFID kanban cards.
When the topic of RFID has been fully explored, this presentation will make clear the AutoID technologies that are available and how the individual technologies work well together in a system. The aim is to achieve optimal transparency in the supply chains through the automatic identification of products, packaging and transport tools.
Other daily live events make logistics a real experience
Anyone who likes to be ‘hands-on’ should head for the special ‘Load securing’ area. Unstable cargo, such as BigBags or products in plastic buckets, have always posed a challenge for forwarding companies. With the help of many practical examples, demonstrations are given on how to avoid damage during transportation and the resultant fines for the parties responsible.
‘Ehrhardt + Partner’ is presenting a live demonstration at LogiMAT 2010 to show how interactive voice picking can lead to greater efficiency in the warehouse.
The future of intralogistics is becoming increasingly modular, small-scale and autonomous. In the event ‘Karis – working independently in the wider system’, the technological consortium Intralogistik BW e.V. is presenting several autonomous elements of material handling technology suitable for a wide range of transportation tasks.
There can only be three prizewinners
As is traditional, the extensive accompanying programme at LogiMAT 2010 will be splendidly rounded off with the awarding of the prize for ‘Best Product’ to one exhibitor from each of the sectors ‘Software, communications, IT’, ‘Order picking, packaging, protection' and ‘Procurement, handling, storage’. The prizes will be awarded to companies whose performance has made a real contribution to streamlining, cost-saving and increasing productivity. The winners will be chosen by an independent seven-strong jury made up of renowned scientists and journalists. The winners will be disclosed at the fair on the opening day of LogiMAT 2010.
LogiMAT has been taking place at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre since 2008.
52 international trade journals are active media partners in this intralogistics highlight.
LogiMAT 2010 is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A one-day ticket costs €28 including participation in the wide-ranging accompanying programme. A copy of the trade-fair catalogue is also included in the price. A three-day ticket costs €35.
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Spirax Sarco steams ahead with BITO order picking system
Serving worldwide markets in the pharmaceutical, brewery, food processing, and oil/petro-chemicals sectors, as well as institutions such as hospitals, Spirax Sarco’s product range covers the entire steam and condensate loop, from blow down valves and steam trap stations, to bespoke packaged systems and sustainable boiler houses. Providing a one-stop-shop ensures its vast range of products will integrate seamlessly, spares are readily available and servicing is straightforward
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31/08/2010
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Dematic to showcase its capabilities at IMHX
Dematic - the global leading provider of intelligent solutions for logistics, warehousing and materials handling – will be showcasing the breadth of its capabilities at IMHX, held at the NEC, Birmingham on 16-19 November 2010. On Stand N110 in Hall 18, Dematic will feature technology that provides fast payback such as voice picking, WMS and the simple conveyor systems offered by the company’s Product Solutions division, as well as examples of large and complex system integrations for which Dematic is renowned around the globe.
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31/08/2010
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Europa Worldwide sets up Irish franchise with CFS Dublin
EUROPA WORLDWIDE GROUP, the holding company of Europa Worldwide Logistics, has signed a three-year franchise agreement with CFS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, DUBLIN to act as partners between the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
Date:
31/08/2010
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Jungheinrich at IMHX 2010
The twin themes of the Jungheinrich stand at IMHX 2010 will be high productivity and low cost of ownership. Visitors will be able to see and discuss a wide range of products from the company’s extensive portfolio of materials handling equipment and racking and storage systems while, at the same time, enjoying Jungheinrich’s legendary hospitality.
Date:
18/08/2010
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SWEDMACH AB AND INTRA AB
Intra AB and Swedmach AB is exclusive distributors in Europe for a new unique and patented solution for pallet trucks and powered pallet trucks that will significantly simplify the handling of your truck, saving time and money while helping to protect your employees from work related injuries and back pain. Our belief is that Turnabout is set to become product of the year within material handling. Turn@bout consists of two extra wheels that are simple and quick to mount on your truck allowing it rotate freely on the spot.
Date:
17/08/2010
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Freshlinc hit a century
Spalding-based distributor Freshlinc has ordered 50 new temperature controlled trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
This latest deal takes the number of Schmitz Cargobull trailers acquired by Freshlinc to over 100 and, to mark the company’s century of Schmitz Cargobull reefers, the 100th trailer to be delivered will be finished in a specially designed livery.
Date:
17/08/2010
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Balfour Beatty Rail chooses Mitsubishi
Five green ‘workhorses’ employed at new Greenfield site
To commemorate 100 years of designing and supporting railway infrastructure across the globe, Balfour Beatty Rail has swapped its century-old foundry for new facilities at South Queensferry in Scotland.
Date:
12/08/2010
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Swisslog successfully install new solution for Blum
Swisslog, the global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, has announced the success of a new warehouse solution for Blum in Hoxton Park, Sydney.
Date:
12/08/2010
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CEO awarded prestigious fellowship
ONE of the logistics trade’s dynamic leaders has been recognised by the whole of the industry.
Michael Conroy, Chief Executive Officer of Palletforce PLC, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from The Chartered Institute of Logistics.
He was appointed CEO at Palletforce, the UK’s leading palletised distribution network, two years ago and has overseen the major growth and development of the network.
Despite a crippling recession Palletforce has grown and developed rapidly, including the opening of one of Europe’s largest distribution hubs to the tune of £30million in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
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11/08/2010
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Dematic apponts Stuart Stables as head of Product Sales
Dematic - the global leading provider of intelligent solutions for logistics, warehousing and materials handling – has appointed Stuart Stables as Head of Product Solutions. Stuart joined Dematic 12 months ago in the role of Product Solution Sales, helping to develop the company’s new Product Solutions division. In his new role Stuart also takes responsibility for project delivery and will continue to drive the growth of the division.
Date:
11/08/2010
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Lands’ End adds to green credentials with new distribution centre
Home shopping clothing specialist Lands’ End is hoping to achieve a prestigious green rating for its new environmentally-friendly distribution centre extension, which opens next week.
Date:
11/08/2010
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Jones Lang LaSalle publishes UK Industrial market highlights for first half of 2010
Occupier demand for large industrial and logistics units (>100,000 sq ft) made a strong recovery during the first half of 2010 (H1 2010) totalling 10.2 million sq ft, a 67% increase on the previous half year according to figures released by Jones Lang LaSalle today.
Date:
09/08/2010
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ROS Rack Repair - 6 years later
Since initiating a revolutionary new technique to repair racks in November 2004, the ROS rack repair system has seen a tremendous growth in the number of repairs. With over 50,000 repairs executed since 2005 and the recent addition of the USA and South-Africa (our ninth and tenth market), ROS Rack Repair has now become a true global leader in rack repairs.
Date:
09/08/2010
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Dematic Group Announces Intent to acquire HK Systems
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated material handling solutions and services, announces it has signed an agreement in principle to purchase HK Systems, a North American automated material handling and software solutions provider. The transaction is expected to close sometime in the third quarter of 2010.
Date:
09/08/2010
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RECRUITMENT TRENDS SUGGEST ECONOMY IMPROVING
Right4staff has recorded a 25% increase in the demand for temporary drivers across its UK network. Melissa Carslake, Managing Director (South) at right4staff, believes these figures mean that industry is starting to make a coming back as the economy slowly improves.
Date:
04/08/10
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Samskip introduces a new fixed day, weekly service between Rotterdam/Hamburg and Norway’s West Coast
Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics will introduce a new weekly service linking the Netherlands with Norway’s West Coast. With this new service, the company offers direct calls between Rotterdam and Hamburg and the ports of Stavanger, Haugesund, Bergen and Ålesund in Norway.
Date:
04/08/2010
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Dematic appoints Mark Pain as Sales Project Manager
Dematic has appointed Mark Pain as Sales Project Manager of the company’s Product Solutions division. Mark joins Dematic from Sovex and brings with him a wealth of experience in conveyors and a long systems background.
Date:
04/08/2010
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GEODIS WILSON ATLANTA EXPANDS TO NEW FACILITY
Geodis Wilson recently expanded its Atlanta operations into a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility. Designed to meet the ever-new and demanding regulatory requirements, growth and the increased demand for innovative supply chain solutions, the Atlanta location has moved to a facility encompassing 84,000 square feet (7 800 square meters). The Atlanta operation provides air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, domestic forwarding,
Date:
04/08/2010
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Swisslog: Integrated Logistics Solutions Company
The ITM researched providers of logistics services as part of its annual accreditation scheme which is designed to celebrate and promote high standards throughout the transport industry. The accreditation programme enables members and associates of the Institute to access research-based advice on the best products and services currently available. At a time when budgetary constraints are tighter than ever, businesses certainly need assistance in identifying the most efficient and cost-effective suppliers of essential services such as logistics solutions. Following an extensive investigation by the accreditation team and careful deliberations of the Awards Committee,
Date:
04/08/2010
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KARDEX GROUP BUYS MLOG LOGISTICS FOR EUR30 MILLION
Swiss warehouse equipment specialist Kardex Group has purchased MLOG Logistics, the leading supplier of automated materials handling systems and stacker cranes, in a EUR30 million deal.
Date:
04/08/2010
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Hellmann Healthcare Logistics launches temperature controlled packaging solution
Hellmann Healthcare Logistics, the new vertical solution of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has teamed up with temperature controlled packaging specialists, Cool Logistics India Pvt. Ltd, to develop a specialist solution for its airfreight services from and within India.
Date:
28/07/2010
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DB Schenker Invests in Port Terminals and Cranes in Szczecin and Swinoujscie
DB Schenker Rail Polska is continuing to invest in expanding its facilities at the Szczecin and Swinoujscie Baltic Sea ports. Approximately EUR 22.5 million in all will be invested in the new wharfs and cranes by 2018 in cooperation with the port authority.
Date:
27/07/2010
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FORTEC PALLET DISTRIBUTION NETWORK APPOINTS NEW NETWORK OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
The Fortec Pallet Distribution Network has appointed Andrew Knowles as its new Network Operations and Compliance Director.
The move marks a promotion for Andrew who has been at Fortec for over four years.
In his new role Andrew, who is based at Fortec’s central hub at Watford Gap, will oversee the service, operation and compliance of the 65-licensee Network. The role has been specially created to maintain Fortec’s exemplary service levels and to continue its level of growth which currently stands at 25 per cent year on year. As part of this Andrew will work closely with Hub managers and Network licensees across the UK.
Date:
24/07/2010
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P&O FERRYMASTERS LANDS €20M LEAD LOGISTICS DEAL
Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has won a new contract worth up to €20million from long-time customer Kingspan Insulated Panels.
Date:
24/07/2010
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics opens new warehouse in Turkey
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics expands its warehouse capacity in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul from 3,000 sqm to a total of 10,000 sqm.
Since 1999, Hellmann has successfully strengthened its market share in Turkey and now sits amongst the country’s leading logistics companies; the new warehouse is a milestone which confirms this trend.
Date:
20/07/2010
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Carrying the cans
Impress Group, a leading global producer of metal packaging solutions, for consumer goods, has upgraded the materials handling equipment at its aerosol factory in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, with the acquisition of a fleet of 15 counterbalanced trucks and one pedestrian stacker from Jungheinrich.
Date:
20/07/2010
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ProLogis European Properties leases 490,000 square feet (over 45,000 square metres) to Travis Perkins in Northampton, UK
ProLogis European Properties (Euronext: PEPR), one of Europe’s largest owners of modern warehouse distribution facilities, today announces that it has signed a 17 year lease agreement with Travis Perkins, a leading supplier to the UK’s building and construction industry, for 490,000 square feet (45,520 square metres) of distribution space at Brackmills DC1 in Northampton. The new lease will run from 1 November 2010.
Date:
17/07/2010
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Norfolkline is now part of DFDS
DFDS’ shipping routes and logistics network now makes up one of Europe's largest sea-based transport networks
On 17 June, DFDS’ Acquisition of Norfolkline from A.P. Moller-Maersk was approved by the European Competition Authorities. We are delighted to announce that yesterday we were able to finalise the transaction.
Date:
14/07/2010
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5000th shuttle delivered by KNAPP
Warehouse automation supplier KNAPP has delivered the 5000th shuttle from its ground-breaking OSR ShuttleTM range, which now boasts over 100 satisfied customers worldwide.
Date:
14/07/2010
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KNAPP acquires Dürkopp Fördertechnik
Warehouse automation supplier KNAPP AG has acquired the leading German overhead conveyor systems specialist, Dürkopp Fördertechnik, strengthening the group’s position to supply integrated solutions to the fashion industry. Austrian-owned KNAPP is also celebrating a major order from Hermes Fulfilment, part of the Otto Group.
Date:
14/07/2010
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Putting on a show
Stardes Ltd, who provide logistics services to the music, concert and entertainment industry, have added two new Schmitz Cargobull FP25 dry freight box trailers to their fleet.
Date:
08/07/2010
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MAN Nutzfahrzeuge receives major orderfor 350 trucks
Belgian-based H. Essers Group has placed a large order for no fewer than 350 vehicles with MAN, thus confirming its confidence in the German engineering company with whom the group has collaborated for more than 15 years. The 350 vehicles will be delivered during the course of 2010 and 2011, and will be deployed throughout Europe.
Date:
08/07/2010
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Adapting to freezing conditions
The UK frozen food market has grown significantly. If the trend is sustained cold store operators will come under pressure to adopt the same efficient order picking techniques in their cold stores as they do in ambient and chilled foods warehouses. This will be a daunting prospect for many cold store operators, says John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Narrow Aisle Flexi
Date:
08/07/2010
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Dachser expands in Poland
The internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, is continuing to expand its global logistics network. The Dachser Air & Sea Logistics business segment is setting up its own team in the Polish air and sea freight market.
Date:
06/07/2010
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October 2010 - Saudi Transtec
Supported by the Ministry of Transport, Saudi TransTec will showcase Industries such as Freight, Shipping, Aviation, Ports, Cargo, Express, Railways, Material Handling Equipment & System Providers as well as Supply Chain and Logistics, providing the Eastern Province with an essential networking and business forum for the Transport and Logistics sector!
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November 2010 - Eindhoven, 10th - 11th
It is with justified pride that Bureau Bosman BV is introducing Groothandel & Logistiek’s new trade show name. From now on, Groothandel & Logistiek will be called: Bedrijf en Logistiek, the trade show for goods-in, storage and goods-out. The eleventh edition will take place on November 10 and 11 in the Exhibition Building in Eindhoven.
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November 2010 - Birmingham, 16th - 19th
Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions Ltd, organiser of the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), has announced that – in response to exhibitor requests – the show’s dates have moved from March to November next year.
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November 2010 -
Intermodal Europe 2010,
Amsterdam, 30th November - 2nd December
The Intermodal Europe event returns to Amsterdam with a revitalised new programme that will ensure a balanced focus on all areas of intermodalism from containers through to road, rail and maritime logistics.
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September 2011 - Material Handling Middle East, 25th to 27th
Delivering results since 2001, Materials Handling Middle East will be held next year from September 25 to 27 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE.
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Crisplant - Witt-Gruppe Distribution Centre
The new centre is part of the
Witt-Gruppe’s Vision 2020
through which it plans to
position itself as the most
profitable Europe-wide group
of retailers in the 50plus
market whilst achieving a
50 % reduction in carbon
dioxide emissions by 2020.
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Coca-cola, Amatil
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has been
located in Northmead for more than 30 years and over this time, has experienced high levels of continuous growth. The Northmead plant manufactures 60 million unit cases of soft drinks per year,
producing product in cans at 2,000 per minute and PET bottles at 600 per minute.
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The letter of the law
Corinna Hardt tells Logistics
Business why an increasing number
of companies in the field of postal
services and logistics maximise their
profits with the help of automated
weighing systems.
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Pilot scheme success
Preventing accidents is a top priority
in all areas of the logistics sector.
When utmost importance is attached
to safety, specialists have to be called
in order to help prevent accidents.
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Extending reach and life
Add-ons and customisation are two
aftermarket services that greatly
benefit the forklift truck. Logistics
Business catches up with news
and innovations from this highly
competitive market sector.
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TVH makes a smart move
It’s always nice to report a happy
ending, even in harsh economic times
for the materials handling industry.
Read how two Logistics Business
customers recently teamed-up to
facilitate a state-of-the-art distribution
facility for forklift truck parts.
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