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Month: July 2019

Yale Europe to Make UK Robotics Debut at IMHX

Posted on by David Priestman

Yale is to exhibit robotics solutions in the UK for the first time at IMHX (24-27 September, NEC Birmingham),
alongside its UK distributor Briggs Equipment. Yale Europe Materials Handling will be displaying a range of solutions for logistics and warehousing applications on stand 19K120.

Yale Brand Manager, Iain Friar, said: “We are excited to return to IMHX, for what promises to be another fascinating showcase of logistics trends, products and services. From robotics to Very Narrow Aisle trucks, pallet trucks to alternative power options, we are looking forward to sharing the latest Yale® solutions for boosting productivity alongside our exclusive UK distributor, Briggs Equipment.”

Yale robotics debut
Yale will display its robotic counterbalance stacker for the first time in the UK since its launch last year.

Yale robotic trucks, driven by Balyo technology, offer a cost-effective solution for applications looking to introduce autonomous technology and reap the benefits of increased uptime and productivity, without the costs associated with installing and maintaining a dedicated physical infrastructure.

There’s no need to bury wires in the floor or mount reflectors on walls: Yale robotic trucks use existing structural features to generate their own map, enabling them to self-locate and navigate in real-time. Yale currently offers customers a choice of three robotic trucks, all with dual-mode capability, allowing them to operate manually or autonomously with the touch of a button.

Alternative power solutions
Alternative power solutions are a rapidly growing aspect of the materials handling industry and Yale will be showcasing a lithium-ion powered version of its award-winning MP20 pedestrian pallet truck at IMHX.

The MP20 pedestrian pallet truck will also be fitted with the precision control tiller head, offering greater control for customers operating in congested spaces without compromising on ergonomics.

Industry experts will be on hand to discuss the challenges and benefits of individual power solutions, helping visitors discover the most appropriate energy sources for their operation.

Maximising space
Visitors with very narrow aisles need look no further than the Yale MTC15 Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck. Capable of lifting to 17m, Yale VNA trucks allow warehouse mangers to increase their storage density and ensure all available usable space is being maximised.

From their elevated position, the operator has excellent visibility of the pallet at all times, as well as the ability to perform picking when required. While the speed to weight feature calculates the fastest possible speed for the truck based on the height of the cabin and the weight of the load.

Meeting every logistics need
Yale industry experts take the time to understand the pain points logistics and warehousing operations face, enabling them to develop tailored solutions to address industry specific challenges. By developing close partnerships with its dealers, Yale is able to provide customers with the ideal solution for their application coupled with the support of a knowledgeable and experienced dealer.

Iain Friar concluded: “We’re looking forward to welcoming new and existing customers to the Yale stand in September. Both Yale and Briggs Equipment UK pride themselves on understanding customers’ industries inside out and we hope to demonstrate how our combined expertise can help applications maximise their productivity without compromising on ergonomics or total cost of ownership.”

For further information on the range of Yale materials handling equipment visit www.yale.com.

 

Cimcorp Teams up with Conveyor Networks in UK Food and E-Commerce Push

Posted on by David Priestman

Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment solutions, has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks Ltd for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market. Cimcorp offers advanced material handling and software technologies for order fulfillment and storage in the food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and postal services sectors. The co-operation with Conveyor Networks will focus in particular on intralogistics solutions for the food retail and e-commerce markets.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Conveyor Networks provides turnkey automation systems to solve a variety of material handling challenges for its clients. The systems integration specialist – based in Daresbury, Cheshire – has supplied automated logistics solutions to principal FMCG brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Unilever, and also leading retailers including Pets At Home, WH Smith and QVC. Conveyor Networks also provides comprehensive aftersales support and maintenance services.

Kai Tuomisaari, Cimcorp’s Vice President, Sales, commented: “We are excited to have formed this partnership with the Conveyor Networks team. They have excellent connections and experience in the food and beverage sector, as well as in e-commerce – both key markets for our solutions. Our robotic systems are ideal for automating the order picking process for grocery retailers. The UK is also a highly developed market for online shopping,” continued Kai Tuomisaari, “which means great potential for our robotic goods-to-person solution for e-commerce.”

David Carroll, Managing Director of Conveyor Networks Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to have been chosen to represent Cimcorp in the UK. Their solutions, people and service are first-class and there is a clear synergy in our business growth aspirations. We have been providing intelligent automated logistics solutions for 10 years, and this agreement now allows us to expand our portfolio and support the increasing demand for automation in the UK. We relish the opportunity to demonstrate the high performance and rapid ROI offered by Cimcorp’s solutions.”

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Cimcorp Teams up with Conveyor Networks in UK Food and E-Commerce Push

Posted on by David Priestman

Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment solutions, has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks Ltd for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market. Cimcorp offers advanced material handling and software technologies for order fulfillment and storage in the food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and postal services sectors. The co-operation with Conveyor Networks will focus in particular on intralogistics solutions for the food retail and e-commerce markets.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Conveyor Networks provides turnkey automation systems to solve a variety of material handling challenges for its clients. The systems integration specialist – based in Daresbury, Cheshire – has supplied automated logistics solutions to principal FMCG brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Unilever, and also leading retailers including Pets At Home, WH Smith and QVC. Conveyor Networks also provides comprehensive aftersales support and maintenance services.

Kai Tuomisaari, Cimcorp’s Vice President, Sales, commented: “We are excited to have formed this partnership with the Conveyor Networks team. They have excellent connections and experience in the food and beverage sector, as well as in e-commerce – both key markets for our solutions. Our robotic systems are ideal for automating the order picking process for grocery retailers. The UK is also a highly developed market for online shopping,” continued Kai Tuomisaari, “which means great potential for our robotic goods-to-person solution for e-commerce.”

David Carroll, Managing Director of Conveyor Networks Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to have been chosen to represent Cimcorp in the UK. Their solutions, people and service are first-class and there is a clear synergy in our business growth aspirations. We have been providing intelligent automated logistics solutions for 10 years, and this agreement now allows us to expand our portfolio and support the increasing demand for automation in the UK. We relish the opportunity to demonstrate the high performance and rapid ROI offered by Cimcorp’s solutions.”

Predictive Visibility Specialist Sixfold Wins New Customer

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Insulation business ISOVER has joined the shipment tracking network of real-time predictive visibility specialist Sixfold.

ISOVER is integrating Sixfold’s unique intuitive visibility platform into its transport control system “enabling sales teams to be more responsive to customers’ needs and provide proactive alerts on incoming shipments, in particular late deliveries and changing ETAs”.

Sixfold’s technology claims to make shipments traceable and delivery/pick-up times predictable. It can also boost warehouse productivity by up to 30%, it says.

“Every minute in the supply chain counts and carriers and their customers are data hungry,” said Wolfgang Woerner, Sixfold’s CEO. “It is within Sixfold’s remit to provide the supply chain with tools that provide instant visibility of incoming logistics, and drive customer service levels through automated push messaging and instant notification of delivery times.”

Predictive Visibility Specialist Sixfold Wins New Customer

Posted on by David Priestman

Insulation business ISOVER has joined the shipment tracking network of real-time predictive visibility specialist Sixfold.

ISOVER is integrating Sixfold’s unique intuitive visibility platform into its transport control system “enabling sales teams to be more responsive to customers’ needs and provide proactive alerts on incoming shipments, in particular late deliveries and changing ETAs”.

Sixfold’s technology claims to make shipments traceable and delivery/pick-up times predictable. It can also boost warehouse productivity by up to 30%, it says.

“Every minute in the supply chain counts and carriers and their customers are data hungry,” said Wolfgang Woerner, Sixfold’s CEO. “It is within Sixfold’s remit to provide the supply chain with tools that provide instant visibility of incoming logistics, and drive customer service levels through automated push messaging and instant notification of delivery times.”

Track and Trace Now Available from Stolt Tank Containers

Posted on by Paul Hamblin

Bulk liquid and food specialist Stolt Tank Containers (STC) has launched a brand new online Track and Trace solution which enables customers of STC to check and follow the status of their cargo in real time online. The service can be accessed via the company’s website www.stolttankcontainers.com via mobile or desktop and without registration. A direct link to Track and Trace information will be included with every booking placed with STC, to provide direct access for the customer.

With Track and Trace, STC customers can now easily control their shipments online. The Track and Trace page shows details specified for each individual tank and clearly highlights if there is a change in ETA, if any tanks are short-shipped or if there is any change to the schedule.

Stolt Tank Containers’ mission has always been to make shipping bulk liquids as easy and convenient as possible. The outstanding level of service and expertise provided by STC means its customers can trust that their products are always handled with care. STC is committed to finding new and innovative ways to help customers manage their shipments successfully and efficiently. Track and Trace is a key part of this, giving customers the opportunity to access up-to-date information on their shipments and the status of their tank containers 24/7/365.

Storage and Picking Range from BITO at IMHX

Posted on by David Priestman

At IMHX 2019, the UK’s leading storage solutions provider BITO Storage Systems will be displaying its ability to provide a comprehensive set of products and solutions in three groupings:
1. Small parts picking
2. Bulk storage using pallet live systems
3. General storage and order picking.

“IMHX gives visitors a great opportunity to see solutions for all of their needs,” said Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Solutions. “By specially designing our stand to present these three groupings of products from our broad range of storage and picking solutions, visitors from key sectors including retail, manufacturing and logistics will clearly see how we can match all of their requirements.”

Among the innovative solutions featured across the three groupings of the impressive stand –BITO’s biggest ever at a UK exhibition – will be pallet, carton and pallet live systems; shelving; bins and containers; and the LEO Locative driverless transport system. BITO can also supply supporting products such as mezzanines, warehouse trucks, signage and guarding.

A new highlight will be a demonstration of how a section of BITO’s increasingly popular multi-tier shelving is constructed.

The experienced BITO team look forward to meeting visitors on Stand 20E75, where they can also learn about the company’s work with clients such as ASDA, Lidl, Alliance, AAH, Phoenix Healthcare, Jaguar Land Rover, Staples, Next, BMW, John Lewis, Formica, Parker Hannifin, and Siemens industrial Turbomachinery.

IMHX 2019 takes place on 24-27 September 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Storage and Picking Range from BITO at IMHX

Posted on by David Priestman

At IMHX 2019, the UK’s leading storage solutions provider BITO Storage Systems will be displaying its ability to provide a comprehensive set of products and solutions in three groupings:
1. Small parts picking
2. Bulk storage using pallet live systems
3. General storage and order picking.

“IMHX gives visitors a great opportunity to see solutions for all of their needs,” said Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Solutions. “By specially designing our stand to present these three groupings of products from our broad range of storage and picking solutions, visitors from key sectors including retail, manufacturing and logistics will clearly see how we can match all of their requirements.”

Among the innovative solutions featured across the three groupings of the impressive stand –BITO’s biggest ever at a UK exhibition – will be pallet, carton and pallet live systems; shelving; bins and containers; and the LEO Locative driverless transport system. BITO can also supply supporting products such as mezzanines, warehouse trucks, signage and guarding.

A new highlight will be a demonstration of how a section of BITO’s increasingly popular multi-tier shelving is constructed.

The experienced BITO team look forward to meeting visitors on Stand 20E75, where they can also learn about the company’s work with clients such as ASDA, Lidl, Alliance, AAH, Phoenix Healthcare, Jaguar Land Rover, Staples, Next, BMW, John Lewis, Formica, Parker Hannifin, and Siemens industrial Turbomachinery.

IMHX 2019 takes place on 24-27 September 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham.

An Answer for Servitization

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Sitma Machinery, an Italian manufacturing company which specializes in designing and assembling machines, systems and turn-key solutions for the Packaging, Post-Press, DM/Transpromo and e-Logistics fields, have begun to heavily invest in expanding their know-how in the software sector. This is to develop programs to give customers better control over their manufacturing processes and to let them transform monitoring data into value added solutions for the customers themselves.

Since the company’s inception in Spilamberto – Italy, more than fifty years ago, innovation has been one of its most distinguishing features. Sitma has always been very attentive towards software development, something which blends well with the latest trends at Industry 4.0 level, especially in automation. The use of software to collect, process, and bring together big data to manage increasingly smart processes, means that Sitma are at the forefront of the industry. At the same time, Sitma seeks to simplify user interfaces, making them more user-friendly and intuitive. Feedback between machines and operators must be immediate, so that manufacturing becomes more and more nimble and efficient.

What are we doing at Sitma? “We want to sell ourselves as the best global technology partner for everyone,” says Stefano Nanni, CEO at Sitma. “At a time when services are increasingly more important than the actual product a company makes, we want to offer our customers a complete solution to let them interface with just one person, when they are looking for the best possible advice, installation and after-sales service.” “If this is a target we want to reach,” adding Engineer Nanni, “we have to bring together the mechanical side – which for us at Sitma means absolute reliability and the latest design – with the most efficient software possible. Co-Ware is this solution: a cooperative platform which gives absolutely efficient supervision of automated parts.”

An Answer for Servitization

Posted on by David Priestman

Sitma Machinery, an Italian manufacturing company which specializes in designing and assembling machines, systems and turn-key solutions for the Packaging, Post-Press, DM/Transpromo and e-Logistics fields, have begun to heavily invest in expanding their know-how in the software sector. This is to develop programs to give customers better control over their manufacturing processes and to let them transform monitoring data into value added solutions for the customers themselves.

Since the company’s inception in Spilamberto – Italy, more than fifty years ago, innovation has been one of its most distinguishing features. Sitma has always been very attentive towards software development, something which blends well with the latest trends at Industry 4.0 level, especially in automation. The use of software to collect, process, and bring together big data to manage increasingly smart processes, means that Sitma are at the forefront of the industry. At the same time, Sitma seeks to simplify user interfaces, making them more user-friendly and intuitive. Feedback between machines and operators must be immediate, so that manufacturing becomes more and more nimble and efficient.

What are we doing at Sitma? “We want to sell ourselves as the best global technology partner for everyone,” says Stefano Nanni, CEO at Sitma. “At a time when services are increasingly more important than the actual product a company makes, we want to offer our customers a complete solution to let them interface with just one person, when they are looking for the best possible advice, installation and after-sales service.” “If this is a target we want to reach,” adding Engineer Nanni, “we have to bring together the mechanical side – which for us at Sitma means absolute reliability and the latest design – with the most efficient software possible. Co-Ware is this solution: a cooperative platform which gives absolutely efficient supervision of automated parts.”

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