Subscribe

Day: 18 March 2021

New Intralogistics Sales Director

Posted on by David Priestman

After announcing the brand merger of its operational units (Alstef, BA Systems, BA Healthcare and Glidepath) in September 2020, the newly formed – Alstef Group – continues its evolution,
welcoming Uwe Klärner to head its Intralogistics division sales team.

Uwe, a German-born mechanical engineer, brings extensive global experience from the materials handling industry. He began his career in conveyor assembly for global supply chains solution
provider, Savoye, taking on multiple roles including Project Manager, Sales Manager followed by Business Development Manager – Europe. In 2011, he created his own end-of-line packaging
solutions company, which he further expanded, then sold six years later to Ranpak Automation, where he then took up the role of Global Sales Director.

Uwe now joins Alstef Group, where he is leading the sales team of Intralogistics division and will steer the sales strategy, under the responsibility of Nicolas Breton, Chief Executive Officer. “It is a
real pleasure for us to welcome Uwe, whose expertise will enable Alstef Group to accelerate its growth as a major player in global materials handling”, states Nicolas.

This appointment is part of the wider Alstef Group strategy to build a stronger global presence. “I am very happy to join a rapidly growing company. With the commitment and ability of our teams
to adapt to market changes and even provoke them, we are equal to our ambitions. The adventure is exciting and has only just begun!”, says Uwe.

New Intralogistics Sales Director

Posted on by David Priestman

After announcing the brand merger of its operational units (Alstef, BA Systems, BA Healthcare and Glidepath) in September 2020, the newly formed – Alstef Group – continues its evolution,
welcoming Uwe Klärner to head its Intralogistics division sales team.

Uwe, a German-born mechanical engineer, brings extensive global experience from the materials handling industry. He began his career in conveyor assembly for global supply chains solution
provider, Savoye, taking on multiple roles including Project Manager, Sales Manager followed by Business Development Manager – Europe. In 2011, he created his own end-of-line packaging
solutions company, which he further expanded, then sold six years later to Ranpak Automation, where he then took up the role of Global Sales Director.

Uwe now joins Alstef Group, where he is leading the sales team of Intralogistics division and will steer the sales strategy, under the responsibility of Nicolas Breton, Chief Executive Officer. “It is a
real pleasure for us to welcome Uwe, whose expertise will enable Alstef Group to accelerate its growth as a major player in global materials handling”, states Nicolas.

This appointment is part of the wider Alstef Group strategy to build a stronger global presence. “I am very happy to join a rapidly growing company. With the commitment and ability of our teams
to adapt to market changes and even provoke them, we are equal to our ambitions. The adventure is exciting and has only just begun!”, says Uwe.

Logistics Business Hires Peter MacLeod as News Editor

Posted on by David Priestman

Logistics Business, the only pan-European logistics journal, has appointed experienced industry journalist Peter MacLeod as its News Editor.

Peter held the position of Editor of SHD Logistics for 11 years, moving it from a monthly trade magazine to a truly digital brand during his tenure. Under his editorship, Peter oversaw the launch of the SHD Logistics Conference and The Logistics Awards, as well as acting as a judge for the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) Awards and the Global Freight Awards.

Effective from 29th March, Peter will be responsible for updating the Logistics Business website (www.logisticsbusiness.com) with fresh and compelling content, as well as producing the weekly Logistics Business newsletter. Paul Hamblin remains as Editor of Logistics Business magazine, now focusing fully on the well-respected quarterly printed journal.

David Priestman, Publisher of Logistics Business, said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to the team. As we move towards what will surely be a challenging post-Covid business climate, Peter and Paul represent a formidable editorial partnership capable of identifying and reporting on the significant trends, events and activities.”

Peter added: “For many years, I have observed Logistics Business becoming established as a true pan-European media brand, and during that time I have enjoyed a friendly and respectful relationship with David, Paul and the whole team. I jumped at the opportunity to join them to help grow further their influence within the dynamic and ever-developing European logistics sector.”

A passionate Europhile, Peter will represent Logistics Business on the European mainland from his home in Amsterdam, combining the role with his existing position as an independent marketing and PR professional. Peter is an ambassador for Transaid, the international development organisation that transforms lives through safe, available, and sustainable transport.

As always, we encourage you to send us all your stories – whether it’s news, product launches, case studies, customer wins or key appointments – for consideration by our editorial team.
For digital, send your stories to Peter MacLeod at peter@logisticsbusiness.com. For the print magazine, send submissions to Paul Hamblin at ph@logisticsbusiness.com

Logistics Business Hires Peter MacLeod as News Editor

Posted on by David Priestman

Logistics Business, the only pan-European logistics journal, has appointed experienced industry journalist Peter MacLeod as its News Editor.

Peter held the position of Editor of SHD Logistics for 11 years, moving it from a monthly trade magazine to a truly digital brand during his tenure. Under his editorship, Peter oversaw the launch of the SHD Logistics Conference and The Logistics Awards, as well as acting as a judge for the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) Awards and the Global Freight Awards.

Effective from 29th March, Peter will be responsible for updating the Logistics Business website (www.logisticsbusiness.com) with fresh and compelling content, as well as producing the weekly Logistics Business newsletter. Paul Hamblin remains as Editor of Logistics Business magazine, now focusing fully on the well-respected quarterly printed journal.

David Priestman, Publisher of Logistics Business, said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to the team. As we move towards what will surely be a challenging post-Covid business climate, Peter and Paul represent a formidable editorial partnership capable of identifying and reporting on the significant trends, events and activities.”

Peter added: “For many years, I have observed Logistics Business becoming established as a true pan-European media brand, and during that time I have enjoyed a friendly and respectful relationship with David, Paul and the whole team. I jumped at the opportunity to join them to help grow further their influence within the dynamic and ever-developing European logistics sector.”

A passionate Europhile, Peter will represent Logistics Business on the European mainland from his home in Amsterdam, combining the role with his existing position as an independent marketing and PR professional. Peter is an ambassador for Transaid, the international development organisation that transforms lives through safe, available, and sustainable transport.

As always, we encourage you to send us all your stories – whether it’s news, product launches, case studies, customer wins or key appointments – for consideration by our editorial team.
For digital, send your stories to Peter MacLeod at peter@logisticsbusiness.com. For the print magazine, send submissions to Paul Hamblin at ph@logisticsbusiness.com

“Small but mighty” – US 3PL Westhub Logistics Enters the Market

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Westhub Logistics (WHL), a Bay Area-based third-party logistics (3PL) company, announced their entry into the market for both B2B and B2C companies selling dry goods.

Specializing in receiving, warehousing and fulfillment, WHL has built a reputation on accurate inventory tracking, automation efficiency, customized orders and same-day delivery.

Though Westhub Logistics may not be as large a company as its competitors, founder Weston Cook (pictured) does not see this as a hindrance. “There’s this popular illusion that bigger is better. Though we are small, we are mighty,” Cook says. “And we believe our integrity is incomparable.”

Cook set out to “reimagine the impersonal—and often impractical—3PL industry” by launching a family-owned, personally operated company built on integrity, with an emphasis on serving local businesses. “I have always believed that taking things up a notch means bringing customer service down to earth,” said Cook.

Their personalized approach has drawn the attention of Amazon sellers. They manage sellers’ relationship with Amazon, keep track of their orders and calculate when additional products need stocking.

Likewise, with the pandemic forcing shifts in business strategy and paving the way for more online retail businesses to grow, Weshthub Logistics sees itself as a partner that can meet the moment.

Says Sales Manager Jessica Ramos, “With today’s logistical challenges and highly competitive online retail demand, we put our clients at the center with our customer friendly solutions and straightforward pricing.”

Distribution Centre Modernisation Project for Spanish Food Supplier Eroski

Posted on by David Priestman

Eroski’s Distribution Centre has gone through a modernisation process. The Spanish food supplier commissioned industrial storage solutions specialist to fit out its new warehouse.

Adjustable pallet racking has been installed resulting in 4,296 positions for europallets. It is a storage solution for the most common type of pallet racking, in which 124 levels have been added to store medium and light loads in cartons by means of carton flow rack systems. In carton flow rack systems, the goods slide on pulley rails with a slight incline arranged on different levels that make up the storage lanes.

“These new facilities will allow our perishable product to reach the end customer more efficiently and with a substantial improvement in its treatment.” explained Faustino Etxenagusia, Platform General Services Manager in Eroski. He added that “the modernisation of our intralogistics will save us time and effort in the handling of goods, and increase safety for the entire team”. The warehouse will supply more than 300 Eroski stores in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa.

Mikel Bilbao, Northern region Sales Executive at AR Racking and project manager, said “we have designed and installed a storage solution ideal for a warehouse that has unit loads with a wide variety of references. The distribution centre’s modernisation means that Eroski will be able to manage a daily operation of more than 400 tonnes of fresh products”.

A few months ago AR Racking fitted a new cold warehouse with a storage system in France for AUTTA. For the full story click here.

Distribution Centre Modernisation Project for Spanish Food Supplier Eroski

Posted on by David Priestman

Eroski’s Distribution Centre has gone through a modernisation process. The Spanish food supplier commissioned industrial storage solutions specialist to fit out its new warehouse.

Adjustable pallet racking has been installed resulting in 4,296 positions for europallets. It is a storage solution for the most common type of pallet racking, in which 124 levels have been added to store medium and light loads in cartons by means of carton flow rack systems. In carton flow rack systems, the goods slide on pulley rails with a slight incline arranged on different levels that make up the storage lanes.

“These new facilities will allow our perishable product to reach the end customer more efficiently and with a substantial improvement in its treatment.” explained Faustino Etxenagusia, Platform General Services Manager in Eroski. He added that “the modernisation of our intralogistics will save us time and effort in the handling of goods, and increase safety for the entire team”. The warehouse will supply more than 300 Eroski stores in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa.

Mikel Bilbao, Northern region Sales Executive at AR Racking and project manager, said “we have designed and installed a storage solution ideal for a warehouse that has unit loads with a wide variety of references. The distribution centre’s modernisation means that Eroski will be able to manage a daily operation of more than 400 tonnes of fresh products”.

A few months ago AR Racking fitted a new cold warehouse with a storage system in France for AUTTA. For the full story click here.

Subscribe

Get notified about New Episodes of our Podcast, New Magazine Issues and stay updated with our Weekly Newsletter.