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Day: 16 October 2020

Rugged Roller Doors Installed at Warehouse

Posted on by David Priestman

Union Industries, a leading British manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has completed the supply and installation of two of its rugged Ramdoor rapid roller doors at Yara UK Ltd in Avonmouth. This is the second time that Leeds-based Union Industries has supplied a pair of Ramdoors, known as the ‘Big Daddy’ of high speed doors, to Yara UK Ltd, which has undertaken substantial refurbishment works at its warehouse facilities close to the Severn Estuary in Avonmouth.

Yara UK Ltd, a leading crop nutrition provider, specialising in nitrogen fertiliser for the farming and agricultural industries, had a requirement for replacement internal and external doors that would be capable of preventing moisture and dust ingress into the facility, and provide protection from the natural elements of the wind and rain. The business requirement was for heavy duty doors with a durable coating. Yara UK Ltd opted for the Ramdoor due to its extremely robust construction, high quality components and category five wind rating.

Having already had two Ramdoors installed by Union Industries last year, Yara UK Ltd was confident that the investment was the right decision. Steven Ewles, Terminal Manager for Yara Avonmouth, said: “We were very impressed with the quality of components used in the Ramdoor, and having already had two of these installed last year we know that it was the right decision to use them again. The service from the team at Union Industries is second to none, and we have every confidence that these new Ramdoors are exactly what we need at Yara UK Ltd to create the right environment for segregating our fertilisers, as well as protecting us from the elements.”

Richard Tarleton, Technical Sales Engineer for Union Industries, said: “The installation of two further Ramdoors at Yara UK Ltd is testament to the quality of our products, and we were pleased to have such a significant involvement at the redevelopment of the Yara UK Ltd base at Avonmouth. “The Ramdoor is engineered to client-specific requirements, incorporating some of our most robust features, it is a heavy-duty door and has achieved Class 5 Wind Resistance, making it one of the highest quality doors on the market. Yara UK Ltd is now the proud owner of four Ramdoors, and we were delighted that they chose Union Industries for a second time.”

Read more about industrial warehouse doors here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/index.php?pdf=5f3d1fcf3160d#22

Rugged Roller Doors Installed at Warehouse

Posted on by David Priestman

Union Industries, a leading British manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has completed the supply and installation of two of its rugged Ramdoor rapid roller doors at Yara UK Ltd in Avonmouth. This is the second time that Leeds-based Union Industries has supplied a pair of Ramdoors, known as the ‘Big Daddy’ of high speed doors, to Yara UK Ltd, which has undertaken substantial refurbishment works at its warehouse facilities close to the Severn Estuary in Avonmouth.

Yara UK Ltd, a leading crop nutrition provider, specialising in nitrogen fertiliser for the farming and agricultural industries, had a requirement for replacement internal and external doors that would be capable of preventing moisture and dust ingress into the facility, and provide protection from the natural elements of the wind and rain. The business requirement was for heavy duty doors with a durable coating. Yara UK Ltd opted for the Ramdoor due to its extremely robust construction, high quality components and category five wind rating.

Having already had two Ramdoors installed by Union Industries last year, Yara UK Ltd was confident that the investment was the right decision. Steven Ewles, Terminal Manager for Yara Avonmouth, said: “We were very impressed with the quality of components used in the Ramdoor, and having already had two of these installed last year we know that it was the right decision to use them again. The service from the team at Union Industries is second to none, and we have every confidence that these new Ramdoors are exactly what we need at Yara UK Ltd to create the right environment for segregating our fertilisers, as well as protecting us from the elements.”

Richard Tarleton, Technical Sales Engineer for Union Industries, said: “The installation of two further Ramdoors at Yara UK Ltd is testament to the quality of our products, and we were pleased to have such a significant involvement at the redevelopment of the Yara UK Ltd base at Avonmouth. “The Ramdoor is engineered to client-specific requirements, incorporating some of our most robust features, it is a heavy-duty door and has achieved Class 5 Wind Resistance, making it one of the highest quality doors on the market. Yara UK Ltd is now the proud owner of four Ramdoors, and we were delighted that they chose Union Industries for a second time.”

Read more about industrial warehouse doors here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/index.php?pdf=5f3d1fcf3160d#22

New signature Capture App for Proof of Delivery

Posted on by David Priestman

Technology specialists HaulTech have launched a new proof of delivery app that captures signatures. It integrates directly into their transport management software solution.

The proof of delivery solution provides complete management and visibility of the live delivery process. It allows hauliers to move to a completely paperless system. Key features of the new app include providing real-time manifest selection, up-to-date load information, signature capture and delivery image capture.

This new technology encourages safer practices for both drivers and transport offices. Vehicle compliances checks are presented before a driver can begin his deliveries or collections. The real-time manifest component eliminates the need to directly contact the driver, removing the distracting and potentially illegal transfer of information.

Haultech has been developing solutions for the transport, logistics and warehouse industries for 27 years. Craig Lamont, HaulTech director said “We’re so proud of our new app and the hard work put in by the team. They have done a truly fantastic job.

This is the start of an exciting journey for us. We have some major developments on the horizon that will revolutionise this technology beyond what is currently available. We have built the foundations we need for our game-changing next generation technologies and lifted the restrictions of the legacy technology used elsewhere within the Transport Management Software space.”

With a greater connected customer experience and with photo capabilities that directly associate with each delivery in the Transport Management Software, this allows for accountable but contactless delivery during the changing COVID-19 landscape.

The project has been supported by the Staffordshire Digital Innovation Partnership (SDIP) and Staffordshire University. The app was also made in conjunction with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDP).

Marc Wootton, head of the SDIP project, stated “HaulTech and Staffordshire University have built an amazing partnership. The knowledge transfer between the two of us has led to a brilliant and revolutionary development that will deliver real change for the users.

The SDIP initiative supports the research and development of new products that can transform a business and we’re delighted to see this positively impact HaulTech.”

The new application is available now on iOS devices via the Apple App Store and on Android devices through the Google Play Store.

New signature Capture App for Proof of Delivery

Posted on by David Priestman

Technology specialists HaulTech have launched a new proof of delivery app that captures signatures. It integrates directly into their transport management software solution.

The proof of delivery solution provides complete management and visibility of the live delivery process. It allows hauliers to move to a completely paperless system. Key features of the new app include providing real-time manifest selection, up-to-date load information, signature capture and delivery image capture.

This new technology encourages safer practices for both drivers and transport offices. Vehicle compliances checks are presented before a driver can begin his deliveries or collections. The real-time manifest component eliminates the need to directly contact the driver, removing the distracting and potentially illegal transfer of information.

Haultech has been developing solutions for the transport, logistics and warehouse industries for 27 years. Craig Lamont, HaulTech director said “We’re so proud of our new app and the hard work put in by the team. They have done a truly fantastic job.

This is the start of an exciting journey for us. We have some major developments on the horizon that will revolutionise this technology beyond what is currently available. We have built the foundations we need for our game-changing next generation technologies and lifted the restrictions of the legacy technology used elsewhere within the Transport Management Software space.”

With a greater connected customer experience and with photo capabilities that directly associate with each delivery in the Transport Management Software, this allows for accountable but contactless delivery during the changing COVID-19 landscape.

The project has been supported by the Staffordshire Digital Innovation Partnership (SDIP) and Staffordshire University. The app was also made in conjunction with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDP).

Marc Wootton, head of the SDIP project, stated “HaulTech and Staffordshire University have built an amazing partnership. The knowledge transfer between the two of us has led to a brilliant and revolutionary development that will deliver real change for the users.

The SDIP initiative supports the research and development of new products that can transform a business and we’re delighted to see this positively impact HaulTech.”

The new application is available now on iOS devices via the Apple App Store and on Android devices through the Google Play Store.

Geodis Acquires Pekaes of Poland

Posted on by David Priestman

Geodis, a world leader in transport and logistics, has reached an agreement with Innova Capital for the acquisition of Pekaes, a leading Less-Than-Truckload and Full-Truckload network in Poland.

Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Geodis, says: “This acquisition is a major step forward to consolidate Geodis’ presence in this region, which we consider strategic for the Group’s development. Pekaes has an excellent local geographical coverage and its team is well recognized for its professionalism. Our complementary customer portfolios and our combined capabilities will allow us to offer Polish companies extensive international opportunities, while our customers will benefit from Pekaes’s expertise in Poland, which is the third largest logistics market in Europe. We are delighted to welcome all Pekaes employees and management into the Geodis family.”

Created in 1958, Pekaes operates one of the leading FTL and LTL network in Poland for palletized freight. With 20 branches covering the whole of Poland, Pekaes handles all the national and international flows of some 10,000 active customers. The company also carries out, intermodal road-rail transport operations and offers additional logistics services on six dedicated sites. The company employs around 1,200 people and will join Geodis Road Transport line of business. Olivier Royer, Geodis Executive Vice President for Road Transport, says: “We are reinforcing our service offerings in Poland and Eastern Europe, thanks to a best-in-class network. With this operation, Geodis will also gain access and develop intermodal service offering in Poland and neighboring countries.”

Maciej Bachman, Chief Executive Officer of Pekaes commented: “We are excited to be joining forces with the Geodis Group to offer our customers global coverage combined with a powerful logistics and transport network.”

Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital said: “The scale of Pekaes’s success, transformation and bold expansion on the challenging Polish and international logistics market, which attracted the interest of Geodis, could not have been possible without the hard work of the Innova Capital team and the company’s management. Together, we’ve built a logistics heavyweight, and the strength and resilience of the business was demonstrated by the negligible impact of the pandemic on current results. I am very grateful for their commitment and initiative.”

The transaction will take effect after completion of the usual regulatory formalities.

http://www.geodis.com

Geodis Acquires Pekaes of Poland

Posted on by David Priestman

Geodis, a world leader in transport and logistics, has reached an agreement with Innova Capital for the acquisition of Pekaes, a leading Less-Than-Truckload and Full-Truckload network in Poland.

Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Geodis, says: “This acquisition is a major step forward to consolidate Geodis’ presence in this region, which we consider strategic for the Group’s development. Pekaes has an excellent local geographical coverage and its team is well recognized for its professionalism. Our complementary customer portfolios and our combined capabilities will allow us to offer Polish companies extensive international opportunities, while our customers will benefit from Pekaes’s expertise in Poland, which is the third largest logistics market in Europe. We are delighted to welcome all Pekaes employees and management into the Geodis family.”

Created in 1958, Pekaes operates one of the leading FTL and LTL network in Poland for palletized freight. With 20 branches covering the whole of Poland, Pekaes handles all the national and international flows of some 10,000 active customers. The company also carries out, intermodal road-rail transport operations and offers additional logistics services on six dedicated sites. The company employs around 1,200 people and will join Geodis Road Transport line of business. Olivier Royer, Geodis Executive Vice President for Road Transport, says: “We are reinforcing our service offerings in Poland and Eastern Europe, thanks to a best-in-class network. With this operation, Geodis will also gain access and develop intermodal service offering in Poland and neighboring countries.”

Maciej Bachman, Chief Executive Officer of Pekaes commented: “We are excited to be joining forces with the Geodis Group to offer our customers global coverage combined with a powerful logistics and transport network.”

Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital said: “The scale of Pekaes’s success, transformation and bold expansion on the challenging Polish and international logistics market, which attracted the interest of Geodis, could not have been possible without the hard work of the Innova Capital team and the company’s management. Together, we’ve built a logistics heavyweight, and the strength and resilience of the business was demonstrated by the negligible impact of the pandemic on current results. I am very grateful for their commitment and initiative.”

The transaction will take effect after completion of the usual regulatory formalities.

http://www.geodis.com

Haulage Provides Indicator of Recovery

Posted on by David Priestman

The UK haulage sector is worth an annual £124bn to the UK national economy. It is hugely representative of the productivity of other sectors in the UK and therefore provides the perfect
barometer when looking at signs of recovery following the pandemic. For instance, consumer spending drives the economy, so, if the population is not spending then that reduces the need for the same level of movement of goods, which thereby visibly slows down the haulage market, says Paul Holland of KeyFuels.

So, it’s important to explore the impact the pandemic has had on haulage, as well as the clear signs of recovery as life slowly returns to some form of new normal, as well as how insights from the haulage industry can provide logistics businesses with a clearer picture for the months ahead. The impact of COVID-19 When the UK went into lockdown it meant that consumer spending,
normally spent on the high street, was wiped out almost overnight. However, with many businesses opening up since the government eased lockdown measures, there are encouraging signs
to be optimistic.

What’s more, although construction and manufacturing were put on pause almost immediately, they both showed a strong boost in activity when restrictions were eased, recovering by nearly 20% and 31% volumes respectively from the peak of the virus, according to Keyfuels data. The next phase of the recovery is well under way as high streets and other businesses previously shut down have opened. This is hugely significant because as these ‘non-essential’ sectors (such as retail and hospitality) get back to trading it will help the economy gather momentum and fuel recovery.

you can read the full story from our September issue here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/index.php?pdf=5f3d1fcf3160d#9

 

Haulage Provides Indicator of Recovery

Posted on by Keith McKinley

The UK haulage sector is worth an annual £124bn to the UK national economy. It is hugely representative of the productivity of other sectors in the UK and therefore provides the perfect
barometer when looking at signs of recovery following the pandemic. For instance, consumer spending drives the economy, so, if the population is not spending then that reduces the need for the same level of movement of goods, which thereby visibly slows down the haulage market, says Paul Holland of KeyFuels.

So, it’s important to explore the impact the pandemic has had on haulage, as well as the clear signs of recovery as life slowly returns to some form of new normal, as well as how insights from the haulage industry can provide logistics businesses with a clearer picture for the months ahead. The impact of COVID-19 When the UK went into lockdown it meant that consumer spending,
normally spent on the high street, was wiped out almost overnight. However, with many businesses opening up since the government eased lockdown measures, there are encouraging signs
to be optimistic.

What’s more, although construction and manufacturing were put on pause almost immediately, they both showed a strong boost in activity when restrictions were eased, recovering by nearly 20% and 31% volumes respectively from the peak of the virus, according to Keyfuels data. The next phase of the recovery is well under way as high streets and other businesses previously shut down have opened. This is hugely significant because as these ‘non-essential’ sectors (such as retail and hospitality) get back to trading it will help the economy gather momentum and fuel recovery.

you can read the full story from our September issue here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/index.php?pdf=5f3d1fcf3160d#9

 

Coop Invests in Large Automation Solution

Posted on by David Priestman

Coop, one of the leading food retailers in Sweden, chose SSI Schaefer as their general contractor for intralogistics to provide a cutting-edge, energy-efficient and highly automated logistics solution for their new 77,000 m² distribution centre in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Coop’s new distribution centre, strategically positioned in the heart of Sweden, will handle the distribution of goods to Coop’s 800+ stores around the country. The majority of the material flow will be processed by two highly automated robotic case picking systems for chilled and ambient products. The result will be a sustainable warehouse that will handle more than 600,000 units per day.

SSI Schaefer approached this challenge with the 3D-MATRIX Solution®, a unique system design that will enable Coop to live up to its goals of flexibility and efficiency and at the same time produce store-friendly pallets. This is possible thanks to the award-winning shuttle system by SSI Schaefer that supplies both case picking robots and piece picking workstations with goods in a programmable sequence. Together with the integration of robots, Coop will improve its whole supply chain, from the distribution center to transportation and all the way to the stores and their customers’ dinner tables.

As Sweden’s foremost food retailer and as the winner of ‘Sweden’s Most Sustainable Retailer’, the new distribution center of Coop will be directly integrated into the nationwide train network, as trains form a major part of Coop’s transportation. This approach leads to fewer road transports and a smaller carbon footprint for Coop. SSI Schaefer, as one of the leading global providers of material handling solutions, is an ideal partner for companies that pursue economically viable and future-oriented sustainable goals. Its sustainable approaches, which the company is presenting within the “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders“ initiative, had been another important criteria for Coop to choose SSI Schaefer as long-term partner for this innovative project.

In order to ensure the maintenance of one of the biggest automation solutions in the world, SSI Schaefer, together with another partner and the Swedish education system is supporting the creation of a two year degree for automation and robotics technicians, so SSI Schaefer playing an active role in encouraging students and learning. The terminal is being built in Eskilstuna logistics park and is expected to be in full operation during the second half of 2024.

https://www.ssi-schaefer.com/50-sustainability-and-climate-leaders

Coop Invests in Large Automation Solution

Posted on by David Priestman

Coop, one of the leading food retailers in Sweden, chose SSI Schaefer as their general contractor for intralogistics to provide a cutting-edge, energy-efficient and highly automated logistics solution for their new 77,000 m² distribution centre in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Coop’s new distribution centre, strategically positioned in the heart of Sweden, will handle the distribution of goods to Coop’s 800+ stores around the country. The majority of the material flow will be processed by two highly automated robotic case picking systems for chilled and ambient products. The result will be a sustainable warehouse that will handle more than 600,000 units per day.

SSI Schaefer approached this challenge with the 3D-MATRIX Solution®, a unique system design that will enable Coop to live up to its goals of flexibility and efficiency and at the same time produce store-friendly pallets. This is possible thanks to the award-winning shuttle system by SSI Schaefer that supplies both case picking robots and piece picking workstations with goods in a programmable sequence. Together with the integration of robots, Coop will improve its whole supply chain, from the distribution center to transportation and all the way to the stores and their customers’ dinner tables.

As Sweden’s foremost food retailer and as the winner of ‘Sweden’s Most Sustainable Retailer’, the new distribution center of Coop will be directly integrated into the nationwide train network, as trains form a major part of Coop’s transportation. This approach leads to fewer road transports and a smaller carbon footprint for Coop. SSI Schaefer, as one of the leading global providers of material handling solutions, is an ideal partner for companies that pursue economically viable and future-oriented sustainable goals. Its sustainable approaches, which the company is presenting within the “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders“ initiative, had been another important criteria for Coop to choose SSI Schaefer as long-term partner for this innovative project.

In order to ensure the maintenance of one of the biggest automation solutions in the world, SSI Schaefer, together with another partner and the Swedish education system is supporting the creation of a two year degree for automation and robotics technicians, so SSI Schaefer playing an active role in encouraging students and learning. The terminal is being built in Eskilstuna logistics park and is expected to be in full operation during the second half of 2024.

https://www.ssi-schaefer.com/50-sustainability-and-climate-leaders

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