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Willowton Group switches to inhouse PET bottle production for sunflower oil with Sidel blowers

Willowton Group switches to inhouse PET bottle production for sunflower oil with Sidel blowers

Apr 10, 2021 Case Study, News in General, Supply Chain Comments Off on Willowton Group switches to inhouse PET bottle production for sunflower oil with Sidel blowers

After working for many years with local converters, Willowton Group (Willowton) in South Africa has increased its production volumes and revolutionised its sunflower oil brand, Sunfoil, thanks to...
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CHEP announces new contract with leading sustainable brand, The Cheeky Panda

CHEP announces new contract with leading sustainable brand, The Cheeky Panda

Mar 27, 2021 Case Study, Logistics News, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking Comments Off on CHEP announces new contract with leading sustainable brand, The Cheeky Panda

The adoption of CHEP’s reusable pallets will help the manufacturer of household, baby and beauty products reduce its environmental footprint.  Leading supply chain specialist CHEP, which serves...
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B&B Attachments provides handling solutions to S and B EPS

B&B Attachments provides handling solutions to S and B EPS

Mar 27, 2021 Case Study, Handling News, News in General Comments Off on B&B Attachments provides handling solutions to S and B EPS

Established in 1978, S and B EPS is one of the UK’s largest producers of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products and civil engineering solutions. This family run company has been...
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Rise of the Machines: Maximising real-time information in the Food Processing Industry

Rise of the Machines: Maximising real-time information in the Food Processing Industry

Mar 27, 2021 Articles, Case Study, News in General Comments Off on Rise of the Machines: Maximising real-time information in the Food Processing Industry

The use of technology is becoming increasingly intertwined with our everyday lives, and even more so within numerous industry operations. Covid-19 has of course exacerbated this fact, highlighting...
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New sorting technology boosts efficiency in processing small and medium-sized shipments at DHL parcel centers

New sorting technology boosts efficiency in processing small and medium-sized shipments at DHL parcel centers

Mar 20, 2021 Case Study, Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on New sorting technology boosts efficiency in processing small and medium-sized shipments at DHL parcel centers

Innovative systems technology from BEUMER Group New medium-format sorter to be piloted at Greven parcel center – eight more sites to follow Additional sorting capacity for 14,000 parcels per hour...
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Amber Beverage Group invests €15.5 million in automated warehouse equipment from Jungheinrich

Amber Beverage Group invests €15.5 million in automated warehouse equipment from Jungheinrich

Mar 20, 2021 Case Study, Fork Lifts, Supply Chain Comments Off on Amber Beverage Group invests €15.5 million in automated warehouse equipment from Jungheinrich

      Automation solution including AGV       High-bay warehouse with 35,000 pallet spaces in eight aisles       Two-aisle automated small parts warehouse with 22-metre insertion height...
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Toy story – Hornby Hobbies – the logistics behind the delivery

Toy story – Hornby Hobbies – the logistics behind the delivery

Mar 14, 2021 Case Study, Logistics News, News in General, UK News Comments Off on Toy story – Hornby Hobbies – the logistics behind the delivery

Constraints to business expansion, presented by manual packing, lead one international logistics business to invest in fast, fit-to-size automated packaging technology. Established in 2015, Global...
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DB Schenker optimizes capacity utilization with new BinPACKER algorithm

DB Schenker optimizes capacity utilization with new BinPACKER algorithm

Mar 14, 2021 Case Study, Global News, Logistics News Comments Off on DB Schenker optimizes capacity utilization with new BinPACKER algorithm

Algorithm calculates the most efficient loading solution • Increase of capacity utilization by up to 10 per cent • Faster pricing and more transparent quotations • Efficiency gains towards more...
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Bobcat Telehandler Helps Polish Fire Crew in Challenging Work

Bobcat Telehandler Helps Polish Fire Crew in Challenging Work

Mar 14, 2021 Case Study, News in General Comments Off on Bobcat Telehandler Helps Polish Fire Crew in Challenging Work

Fire brigades all over the world are being enhanced with new technology. In addition to conventional fire engines with their firefighting apparatus, firemen often need the support of other types of...
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Castell Digitises Existing Salvo Loading Bay Safety System 

Castell Digitises Existing Salvo Loading Bay Safety System 

Mar 14, 2021 Case Study, News in General Comments Off on Castell Digitises Existing Salvo Loading Bay Safety System 

New Salvo InSite Platform Transforms Loading Bays Through Data Analytics Castell Safety International Company introduced their first digital product, Salvo InSite as part of their Salvo...
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CEVA Logistics launches FORPATIENTS healthcare logistics sub-brand, new temperature-sensitive solution

CEVA Logistics launches FORPATIENTS healthcare logistics sub-brand,...

FORPATIENTS sub-brand confirms CEVA Logistics’ patient-centric focus for healthcare logistics solutions, including for COVID-19 vaccines Investments in end-to-end supply chain capabilities,...
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‘Ever Given’ refloated but global e-commerce will flounder amid delays

‘Ever Given’ refloated but global...

Grocery retailers need to maintain sustainability focus despite pandemic

Grocery retailers need to maintain sustainability...

CHEP announces new contract with leading sustainable brand, The Cheeky Panda

CHEP announces new contract with leading...

Gebrüder Weiss moves into new logistics center near Graz, Austria

Gebrüder Weiss moves into new logistics center...

Handling

Michelin offering expert tyre fitting & maintenance training for operators of plant, construction, industrial and heavy-duty machinery

Michelin offering expert tyre fitting & maintenance training for...

Tyre manufacturer Michelin has announced it is offering expert tyre fitting and maintenance training for operators of plant, construction, industrial and heavy-duty machinery via two new one-day courses, available to customers in Ireland and the UK. Delivered at the customer’s site by experts...
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B&B Attachments provides handling solutions to S and B EPS

B&B Attachments provides handling solutions...