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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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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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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Exporta expand their pallet box and crate range
January 7, 2020
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Exporta expand their pallet box and crate range

Exporta have expanded their shipping crate range with the addition of their new Collapsible Cardboard Crates. Exporta already have a comprehensive range of rigid and collapsible plastic pallet boxes, Dolav boxes, collapsible Polycrates and…

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GROWING BCMPA MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING
December 17, 2019
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GROWING BCMPA MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING

Over thirty new members joined the BCMPA (British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association) during 2019, underlining the continuing growth and popularity of outsourcing in the UK markets. The…

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BITO’s new eco containers
December 14, 2019
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BITO’s new eco containers

BITO has introduced its MB ECO container.  Formed from recycled material, this addition to the company’s successful MB multi-purpose container series comes in three size options. Like all…

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SICK’s LMS4000: “Most Powerful and Accurate 2D LiDAR Sensor Yet”
December 3, 2019
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SICK’s LMS4000: “Most Powerful and Accurate 2D LiDAR Sensor Yet”

With its LMS4000, SICK has developed its most powerful and accurate 2D LiDAR sensor to date for materials handling, courier and logistics applications, even at high speeds, in…

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LPR grows with new appointments
December 2, 2019
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LPR grows with new appointments

To support continued growth in the UK and Ireland, LPR, Europe’s leading red pallet pooling company, is further expanding its sales and customer support teams.  Its latest recruit is Steve Wright, joining the…

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CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN REDUCES DAMAGE WITH LIFT TRUCK DRIVER AWARENESS
November 26, 2019
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CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN REDUCES DAMAGE WITH LIFT TRUCK DRIVER AWARENESS

To minimise downtime and optimise productivity, construction materials handling operations can now combine driver awareness add-ons with the all-round benefits of the Hyster® Fortens™ lift truck series. “Safety,…

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Customers rate LPR outstanding for pallet quality and customer service
November 22, 2019
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Customers rate LPR outstanding for pallet quality and customer service

Customers throughout the FMCG sector have responded to a European-wide survey by giving LPR, Europe’s leading red pallet pooling company, an outstanding satisfaction rating of 89% for its…

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