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Day: 26 May 2021

Trelleborg forges new partnerships at EIC Corporate Day

Posted on by David Priestman

On 25th and 26th May 2021, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Trelleborg Wheel Systems, a key global supplier of tyres and complete wheels, proudly participated in a joint EIC Corporate Day to generate new ideas and evaluate potential synergies with dynamic and innovative start-ups funded by the EIC.

The European Commission’s EIC Corporate Day connects Europe’s most innovative start-ups and executives and decision-makers from a cross-section of leading European companies.

During the event, 14 start-ups – from Italy, UK, Spain, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Romania, Sweden and Israel – pitched their ideas and innovations in the following four categories: Connected tyres & vehicles for specialty tyre applications; Green & renewable materials for production; Marketing digital solutions for B2B industries; and Smart factories & production processes digitalisation.

Alongside the EIC, Trelleborg Wheel Systems offers the companies a range of business acceleration services to bring their best ideas to the market.

Paolo Pompei, President Trelleborg Wheel Systems, says: “At Trelleborg, innovation is crucial to our strategy. Our roadmap not only relies on our own knowhow, but on the expertise and collaboration of promising and innovative companies, making it essential for us to meet with start-ups through events like the EIC Corporate Day.

“Sustainability is another important pillar of our strategy. Just last February, we pledged to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2025. We are therefore constantly seeking out new materials, production processes, and energy generation methods to achieve this ambitious goal.

“Furthermore, over the last years we’ve rapidly accelerated the expansion of our portfolio by offering digital products and solutions to reinforce our premium offer. At Trelleborg, we know that our future begins with the decisions we make today, and we’re pleased to continue paving the way alongside the EIC.”

Jean-David Malo, Director of the European Innovation Council, says: “More than ever, innovation is central to Europe’s ability to generate new jobs and sustainable growth. We need innovative ideas to tackle the major societal challenges that Europeans are facing.

“A year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we continue to offer online events to meet the expectations of all the participants. This way, we carry on giving access to ‘smart money’, funding, but also the opportunity to connect with big players around Europe.

“Bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies is a vital strategy for business acceleration and growth. We need to turn start-ups’ ideas into reality. It is an absolute win-win situation for everyone; the start-ups obtain synergies, connections and forge new business opportunities, while the corporates can identify new emerging technologies and scout interesting new start-ups.

“The EIC is grateful that Trelleborg Wheel Systems has decided to go on this digital journey with us, as we all consider that the key to the future is through sustainable and innovative solutions.”

Trelleborg forges new partnerships at EIC Corporate Day

Posted on by David Priestman

On 25th and 26th May 2021, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Trelleborg Wheel Systems, a key global supplier of tyres and complete wheels, proudly participated in a joint EIC Corporate Day to generate new ideas and evaluate potential synergies with dynamic and innovative start-ups funded by the EIC.

The European Commission’s EIC Corporate Day connects Europe’s most innovative start-ups and executives and decision-makers from a cross-section of leading European companies.

During the event, 14 start-ups – from Italy, UK, Spain, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Romania, Sweden and Israel – pitched their ideas and innovations in the following four categories: Connected tyres & vehicles for specialty tyre applications; Green & renewable materials for production; Marketing digital solutions for B2B industries; and Smart factories & production processes digitalisation.

Alongside the EIC, Trelleborg Wheel Systems offers the companies a range of business acceleration services to bring their best ideas to the market.

Paolo Pompei, President Trelleborg Wheel Systems, says: “At Trelleborg, innovation is crucial to our strategy. Our roadmap not only relies on our own knowhow, but on the expertise and collaboration of promising and innovative companies, making it essential for us to meet with start-ups through events like the EIC Corporate Day.

“Sustainability is another important pillar of our strategy. Just last February, we pledged to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2025. We are therefore constantly seeking out new materials, production processes, and energy generation methods to achieve this ambitious goal.

“Furthermore, over the last years we’ve rapidly accelerated the expansion of our portfolio by offering digital products and solutions to reinforce our premium offer. At Trelleborg, we know that our future begins with the decisions we make today, and we’re pleased to continue paving the way alongside the EIC.”

Jean-David Malo, Director of the European Innovation Council, says: “More than ever, innovation is central to Europe’s ability to generate new jobs and sustainable growth. We need innovative ideas to tackle the major societal challenges that Europeans are facing.

“A year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we continue to offer online events to meet the expectations of all the participants. This way, we carry on giving access to ‘smart money’, funding, but also the opportunity to connect with big players around Europe.

“Bridging the gap between start-ups and large companies is a vital strategy for business acceleration and growth. We need to turn start-ups’ ideas into reality. It is an absolute win-win situation for everyone; the start-ups obtain synergies, connections and forge new business opportunities, while the corporates can identify new emerging technologies and scout interesting new start-ups.

“The EIC is grateful that Trelleborg Wheel Systems has decided to go on this digital journey with us, as we all consider that the key to the future is through sustainable and innovative solutions.”

Pallet-Track expands Black Country hub

Posted on by David Priestman

Leading logistics business Pallet-Track has opened a new UK hub to provide much-needed additional capacity, just yards away from the original Black Country facility it launched its fledgling business from 17 years ago.

The business launched in Woden Road West, Wednesbury in January 2004, moving 852 pallets on its first night of operation and now, after a record start to 2021, has signed a lease on a new 150,000 sq ft facility on the same road, with scope for an additional 4,000 pallets per night.

The new facility on the Bescott Industrial estate will sit alongside Pallet-Track’s 276,000 sq ft landmark central hub in Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, as well as a southern hub in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and a northern hub in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

It became operational during May, the busiest time in the Pallet-Track calendar as it coincides with seasonal spikes as retail prepares for often bulky summer stock, including garden furniture and barbeques.

Pallet-Track tranships in excess of 20,000 pallets per day through its UK-wide network and has never lost a single consignment since trading began. This year has already seen the addition of two new network members and growth of 16% compared to the previous year.

Caroline Green, Pallet-Track’s chief executive officer, who took over from founder Nigel Parkes on 1st April, said: “Opening a new facility so close to where the business was founded is like going back to the future as we move forward, but with a nod to our heritage and origins.

“Managed expansion has always been the strategy and we’ve had a strong, double-digit growth start to 2021, a trend that is set to continue with changing buying habits the increased demands of online shopping.

“The new facility has been in the planning for some time and it will complement our existing operations and allow us to flex our capacity at the main hub through additional space nearby,” added Caroline, who joined Pallet-Track as chief financial officer (CFO) in September 2020.

Caroline’s strategy will build on the business’s strong reputation for the next stage of Pallet-Track’s success, a step-by-step journey she will take with the central team and the 80+ shareholder members who form the network.

“Our strategy is to continue to grow in line with our members, so we all succeed. A network is only as good as its weakest member so our job is to help all of them to realise their potential so that we all add value by being the best we can be,” said Caroline.

Pallet-Track expands Black Country hub

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Leading logistics business Pallet-Track has opened a new UK hub to provide much-needed additional capacity, just yards away from the original Black Country facility it launched its fledgling business from 17 years ago.

The business launched in Woden Road West, Wednesbury in January 2004, moving 852 pallets on its first night of operation and now, after a record start to 2021, has signed a lease on a new 150,000 sq ft facility on the same road, with scope for an additional 4,000 pallets per night.

The new facility on the Bescott Industrial estate will sit alongside Pallet-Track’s 276,000 sq ft landmark central hub in Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, as well as a southern hub in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and a northern hub in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

It became operational during May, the busiest time in the Pallet-Track calendar as it coincides with seasonal spikes as retail prepares for often bulky summer stock, including garden furniture and barbeques.

Pallet-Track tranships in excess of 20,000 pallets per day through its UK-wide network and has never lost a single consignment since trading began. This year has already seen the addition of two new network members and growth of 16% compared to the previous year.

Caroline Green, Pallet-Track’s chief executive officer, who took over from founder Nigel Parkes on 1st April, said: “Opening a new facility so close to where the business was founded is like going back to the future as we move forward, but with a nod to our heritage and origins.

“Managed expansion has always been the strategy and we’ve had a strong, double-digit growth start to 2021, a trend that is set to continue with changing buying habits the increased demands of online shopping.

“The new facility has been in the planning for some time and it will complement our existing operations and allow us to flex our capacity at the main hub through additional space nearby,” added Caroline, who joined Pallet-Track as chief financial officer (CFO) in September 2020.

Caroline’s strategy will build on the business’s strong reputation for the next stage of Pallet-Track’s success, a step-by-step journey she will take with the central team and the 80+ shareholder members who form the network.

“Our strategy is to continue to grow in line with our members, so we all succeed. A network is only as good as its weakest member so our job is to help all of them to realise their potential so that we all add value by being the best we can be,” said Caroline.

Improved dock utilisation with Ancra Systems

Posted on by David Priestman

Automatic loading and unloading goods into standard trailers without modifications is becoming the new standard within logistics, as it greatly improves dock utilisation. Ancra Systems is in a leading position to offer the most comprehensive package for standard and  customisable ATLS solutions (Automatic Truck/Trailer/Container One-shot Loading & Unloading Solutions). With 30 years of experience, Ancra Systems has successfully installed more than one thousand ATLS systems in a wide range of industries in the past 10 years.

If you have high-volume inbound or outbound, standard palletised goods, slip-sheeted or Euro palletised goods, and need to reduce the inefficiencies, speed up truck turnaround time at the dock, save labour and equipment cost, improve worker ergonomics and avoid goods damage, , that can all be achieved with Ancra Systems. With its Non-Modified ATLS solution, the overall loading or unloading cycle can be reduced from ± 30 minutes to just 7-8 minutes enabling a single dock door to handles up to four full trailers per hour.

Ancra Systems offers two types of Non-Modified ATLS solutions – Skateloader and Loadrunner Plus.

Skateloader system for loading palletised or slip-sheeted goods

The Skateloader system was developed and engineered for the automated loading of non-modified trailers/trucks/containers. When no trailer modifications are required, the Skateloader is the ultimate solution for one-shot loading of standard palletised goods or slip-sheeted goods for outbound transport. It’s an ideal solution for a busy production facility or a distribution centre shipping to multiple end-users.

The total loading process only takes approximately 7-8 minutes (depending on the required height adjustment and alignment). Because there is no corresponding system in the trailer, the Skateloader has special functionality for loading. It is equipped with a scanning system controlled by dedicated software to ensure the correct alignment of the loading system with the trailer.

It is able to follow the trailer’s height which changes continuously while moving weight from the dock into the trailer, thus ensuring a flawless loading process. The system deposits the pallets on the floor of the trailer in a controlled way, without any friction to the pallets and its cargo.

The Skateloader can be seamlessly integrated into any automated production or warehouse system. The Skateloader system increases efficiency by 400%, compared to traditional forklift truck loading. The shorter truck turnaround time at the dock is accomplished while creating a safer work environment, for employees and product.

Loadrunner Plus System for loading & unloading Euro palletised goods

The LoadRunner Plus was developed and engineered for automated one-shot loading and even unloading of Euro pallets, consistent pallets or racks with no bottom boards into non-modified standard truck/trailer/container.  It’s a refined solution for one-shot loading and unloading goods for inbound or outbound transport.

The LoadRunner Plus can load (and even unload) 33 euro pallets (short side leading, three pallets side-by-side) in one-shot automatically. Even partial loading is possible with all Ancra’s Non-Modified ATLS Solutions. And as there is no queue pressure between the individual pallets, product damages during the loading (or unloading) cycle are also avoided.

It can easily be applied at existing sites, whether you have docks or without docks.

All Ancra’s Non-Modified ATLS solutions can be pre-loaded by the buffer stations as well as by AGV or forklift trucks.

Click here to watch a video of Skateloader

Improved dock utilisation with Ancra Systems

Posted on by David Priestman

Automatic loading and unloading goods into standard trailers without modifications is becoming the new standard within logistics, as it greatly improves dock utilisation. Ancra Systems is in a leading position to offer the most comprehensive package for standard and  customisable ATLS solutions (Automatic Truck/Trailer/Container One-shot Loading & Unloading Solutions). With 30 years of experience, Ancra Systems has successfully installed more than one thousand ATLS systems in a wide range of industries in the past 10 years.

If you have high-volume inbound or outbound, standard palletised goods, slip-sheeted or Euro palletised goods, and need to reduce the inefficiencies, speed up truck turnaround time at the dock, save labour and equipment cost, improve worker ergonomics and avoid goods damage, , that can all be achieved with Ancra Systems. With its Non-Modified ATLS solution, the overall loading or unloading cycle can be reduced from ± 30 minutes to just 7-8 minutes enabling a single dock door to handles up to four full trailers per hour.

Ancra Systems offers two types of Non-Modified ATLS solutions – Skateloader and Loadrunner Plus.

Skateloader system for loading palletised or slip-sheeted goods

The Skateloader system was developed and engineered for the automated loading of non-modified trailers/trucks/containers. When no trailer modifications are required, the Skateloader is the ultimate solution for one-shot loading of standard palletised goods or slip-sheeted goods for outbound transport. It’s an ideal solution for a busy production facility or a distribution centre shipping to multiple end-users.

The total loading process only takes approximately 7-8 minutes (depending on the required height adjustment and alignment). Because there is no corresponding system in the trailer, the Skateloader has special functionality for loading. It is equipped with a scanning system controlled by dedicated software to ensure the correct alignment of the loading system with the trailer.

It is able to follow the trailer’s height which changes continuously while moving weight from the dock into the trailer, thus ensuring a flawless loading process. The system deposits the pallets on the floor of the trailer in a controlled way, without any friction to the pallets and its cargo.

The Skateloader can be seamlessly integrated into any automated production or warehouse system. The Skateloader system increases efficiency by 400%, compared to traditional forklift truck loading. The shorter truck turnaround time at the dock is accomplished while creating a safer work environment, for employees and product.

Loadrunner Plus System for loading & unloading Euro palletised goods

The LoadRunner Plus was developed and engineered for automated one-shot loading and even unloading of Euro pallets, consistent pallets or racks with no bottom boards into non-modified standard truck/trailer/container.  It’s a refined solution for one-shot loading and unloading goods for inbound or outbound transport.

The LoadRunner Plus can load (and even unload) 33 euro pallets (short side leading, three pallets side-by-side) in one-shot automatically. Even partial loading is possible with all Ancra’s Non-Modified ATLS Solutions. And as there is no queue pressure between the individual pallets, product damages during the loading (or unloading) cycle are also avoided.

It can easily be applied at existing sites, whether you have docks or without docks.

All Ancra’s Non-Modified ATLS solutions can be pre-loaded by the buffer stations as well as by AGV or forklift trucks.

Click here to watch a video of Skateloader

Datalogic launches Skorpio X5 XLR mobile computer

Posted on by David Priestman

Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, has announced the Skorpio X5 XLR, a new mobile computer that extends the reading span. Datalogic says its top performing scan engine provides the largest range of scanning distances available on the market with the addition of the XLR model. This best-in-class mobile computer is now empowered to face even tougher enterprise challenges with the ability to read close and very far barcodes in the blink of an eye.

The Skorpio X5 offers the choice between Linear Imager, Standard 2D Imager, Mid-Range Imager, and now the unrivalled 2D near-far Extra-long Range (XLR). The innovative Extra-Long-Range imager is perfect for all applications where the same device must seamlessly read codes at different distances, up to 20m.

The friendly aimer, the exceptional snappiness, and the ability to read through forklift windscreen shrink wrap film, damaged or poorly printed and dirty barcodes make the Skorpio XLR an exceptional productivity tool in the hands of warehouse professionals. The screen is the largest and brightest in the rugged mobile computer market so operators can easily read its unique 4.3” display. It is able to run feature-rich applications while maintaining maximum readability.

Customers can work smoothly while running the most energy-demanding applications and withstand very challenging environments. The Skorpio X5 XLR can operate for very long shifts – like extended shifts in warehouses and distribution centres. It comes with hot swappable battery technology, unique adjustable battery management settings, and the Datalogic industry-first wireless charging system for ultra-reliable contactless charging. In addition, it is extremely easy to check the battery status directly on the Datalogic Smart Battery.

Personnel can work much faster and run simultaneously the most demanding mobile applications. The top computational power of the market-leading 2.2 Ghz CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 platform makes everything easier and faster than ever.

The unmatched user experience, stability, ease of use, and security are guaranteed by running the updated Android 10 operating system. In addition, ease of use is also enhanced by the GMS (Google Mobile Services) suite for Google applications.

Users can efficiently work for long shifts using the Skorpio X5 XLR, and prevent fatigue: the device is light, ergonomic, comfortable, and perfectly balanced. In order to help customers to tailor the device to their specific operational needs, the new XLR models offer the choice among three keyboard layouts.

Finally, the Skorpio X5 XLR is a fully rugged device. Operators can use it safely even in the harshest environments. It withstands multiple drops up to 1.8m onto concrete, is hermetic to dust, and protected against waterjets IP65. It is validated as an “Android Enterprise Recommended” rugged device, a curated list of enterprise requirements as specified by Google in terms of hardware, software and support.

www.datalogic.com

Datalogic launches Skorpio X5 XLR mobile computer

Posted on by David Priestman

Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and factory automation markets, has announced the Skorpio X5 XLR, a new mobile computer that extends the reading span. Datalogic says its top performing scan engine provides the largest range of scanning distances available on the market with the addition of the XLR model. This best-in-class mobile computer is now empowered to face even tougher enterprise challenges with the ability to read close and very far barcodes in the blink of an eye.

The Skorpio X5 offers the choice between Linear Imager, Standard 2D Imager, Mid-Range Imager, and now the unrivalled 2D near-far Extra-long Range (XLR). The innovative Extra-Long-Range imager is perfect for all applications where the same device must seamlessly read codes at different distances, up to 20m.

The friendly aimer, the exceptional snappiness, and the ability to read through forklift windscreen shrink wrap film, damaged or poorly printed and dirty barcodes make the Skorpio XLR an exceptional productivity tool in the hands of warehouse professionals. The screen is the largest and brightest in the rugged mobile computer market so operators can easily read its unique 4.3” display. It is able to run feature-rich applications while maintaining maximum readability.

Customers can work smoothly while running the most energy-demanding applications and withstand very challenging environments. The Skorpio X5 XLR can operate for very long shifts – like extended shifts in warehouses and distribution centres. It comes with hot swappable battery technology, unique adjustable battery management settings, and the Datalogic industry-first wireless charging system for ultra-reliable contactless charging. In addition, it is extremely easy to check the battery status directly on the Datalogic Smart Battery.

Personnel can work much faster and run simultaneously the most demanding mobile applications. The top computational power of the market-leading 2.2 Ghz CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 platform makes everything easier and faster than ever.

The unmatched user experience, stability, ease of use, and security are guaranteed by running the updated Android 10 operating system. In addition, ease of use is also enhanced by the GMS (Google Mobile Services) suite for Google applications.

Users can efficiently work for long shifts using the Skorpio X5 XLR, and prevent fatigue: the device is light, ergonomic, comfortable, and perfectly balanced. In order to help customers to tailor the device to their specific operational needs, the new XLR models offer the choice among three keyboard layouts.

Finally, the Skorpio X5 XLR is a fully rugged device. Operators can use it safely even in the harshest environments. It withstands multiple drops up to 1.8m onto concrete, is hermetic to dust, and protected against waterjets IP65. It is validated as an “Android Enterprise Recommended” rugged device, a curated list of enterprise requirements as specified by Google in terms of hardware, software and support.

www.datalogic.com

Asset Alliance finances Law Distribution fleet

Posted on by David Priestman

A combination of competitive pricing, exceptional customer service and quality support services has seen Law Distribution return to Asset Alliance Group to upgrade its fleet.

The deal to supply five new DAF XF 530 tractors with Super Space Cabs on a two-year full maintenance contract hire basis, was part of a competitive tender issued by the logistics specialist.

John Law, Director at Law Distribution, says: “We have worked with Richard Worthington and the team at Asset Alliance Group in the past, and we have always been thoroughly impressed by the high level of service provided. They were able to provide everything we needed with the right units at the right price and the new vehicles were readily available.

“The full repair and maintenance package was also a draw for us – it gives us complete peace of mind and confidence that should we encounter any issues, Asset Alliance Group will be on-hand to keep our fleet on the road.”

All of the new assets will be used on long-distance work covering the whole of the UK. The tractor units take Law Distribution’s total fleet to 43 – all DAFs chosen for fuel economy and driver comfort.

Law adds: “Driver comfort is crucial for us. Our staff are out for long periods and often overnight, so they deserve the best-possible vehicle to be able to do the best-possible job, and these latest assets deliver just that.”

Law Distribution will benefit from Asset Alliance Group’s comprehensive full-service contract hire offering, including all safety inspections, maintenance, servicing and repairs, tyre cover, and full roadside assistance covered by a single monthly payment.

Located between Manchester and Liverpool, Law Distribution is a family-run business that has been providing warehousing and distribution services since 1994.

Asset Alliance finances Law Distribution fleet

Posted on by Keith McKinley

A combination of competitive pricing, exceptional customer service and quality support services has seen Law Distribution return to Asset Alliance Group to upgrade its fleet.

The deal to supply five new DAF XF 530 tractors with Super Space Cabs on a two-year full maintenance contract hire basis, was part of a competitive tender issued by the logistics specialist.

John Law, Director at Law Distribution, says: “We have worked with Richard Worthington and the team at Asset Alliance Group in the past, and we have always been thoroughly impressed by the high level of service provided. They were able to provide everything we needed with the right units at the right price and the new vehicles were readily available.

“The full repair and maintenance package was also a draw for us – it gives us complete peace of mind and confidence that should we encounter any issues, Asset Alliance Group will be on-hand to keep our fleet on the road.”

All of the new assets will be used on long-distance work covering the whole of the UK. The tractor units take Law Distribution’s total fleet to 43 – all DAFs chosen for fuel economy and driver comfort.

Law adds: “Driver comfort is crucial for us. Our staff are out for long periods and often overnight, so they deserve the best-possible vehicle to be able to do the best-possible job, and these latest assets deliver just that.”

Law Distribution will benefit from Asset Alliance Group’s comprehensive full-service contract hire offering, including all safety inspections, maintenance, servicing and repairs, tyre cover, and full roadside assistance covered by a single monthly payment.

Located between Manchester and Liverpool, Law Distribution is a family-run business that has been providing warehousing and distribution services since 1994.

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