Will Coronavirus spark supply chain reviews for manufacturers?
February 6, 2020
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Will Coronavirus spark supply chain reviews for manufacturers?

The Coronavirus outbreak and lock downs imposed by the Chinese government are starting to impact supply chains in sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive and telecommunications. Many companies that rely…

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Pyroban urges 3PLs to get active on boosting Zone 2 safety
February 6, 2020
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Pyroban urges 3PLs to get active on boosting Zone 2 safety

Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban. “In Zone 2 it is…

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Cimcorp opens office in Spain to meet rising demand
February 6, 2020
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Cimcorp opens office in Spain to meet rising demand

Logistics automation specialist, Cimcorp, has established an office in Spain in response to growing interest in its robotic automation solutions, and has appointed Jarkko Hakkarainen as General Manager.  Manufacturer and…

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MORE CHOICE AS HYSTER EUROPE EXPANDS RANGE
February 4, 2020
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MORE CHOICE AS HYSTER EUROPE EXPANDS RANGE

Hyster Europe is expanding customer choice with the launch of a new series of general-purpose counterbalance forklifts and warehouse trucks, designed to meet the real-world needs of a…

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Industry support for South East Asia’s inaugural geospatial show & conference builds momentum
February 4, 2020
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Industry support for South East Asia’s inaugural geospatial show & conference builds momentum

An expanding list of industry leaders will be joining South East Asia’s first-ever geospatial services and location intelligence event taking place on 18 and 19 March at Suntec…

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HERMES AND VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED IN UK FIRST
February 3, 2020
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HERMES AND VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED IN UK FIRST

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has been chosen by Volkswagen as its first partner to trial a UK-first in-car delivery service. The Hermes in-car delivery service…

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HERMES TO BUILD LARGEST DISTRIBUTION HUB IN EUROPE
February 3, 2020
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HERMES TO BUILD LARGEST DISTRIBUTION HUB IN EUROPE

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is to build a state-of-the-art automated parcel distribution hub located in Barnsley, near Sheffield. Due for completion in 2022, the £60 million development…

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Combilift nominated in two 2020 IFOY Award categories
January 30, 2020
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Combilift nominated in two 2020 IFOY Award categories

For the second year in a row Combilift is a finalist in the IFOY Awards – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry. The company is the…

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ASSA ABLOY launches new automatic restraint system
January 30, 2020
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ASSA ABLOY launches new automatic restraint system

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is helping to make loading bays safer with the introduction of the new DE6190AR Automatic Restraint System. The new restraint minimises the risk of…

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TWENTY IN 2020: BCMPA TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE BIRTHDAY AT UK’S LARGEST PACKAGING SHOW
January 23, 2020
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TWENTY IN 2020: BCMPA TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE BIRTHDAY AT UK’S LARGEST PACKAGING SHOW

The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be turning 20 in 2020 – and will mark its anniversary at the Contract Pack & Fulfilment show in February. …

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