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Day: 28 February 2023

Low-lift Pallet Truck Helper

Posted on by David Priestman

Clark has launched a new low-lift pallet truck for light transport tasks. The vehicle with the model designation LWio15 has a load capacity of 1500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse. The vehicle is equipped with a long-lasting and powerful Li-Ion battery, which makes the LWio15 a reliable helper in industry, trade and logistics. Especially when a low-lift truck is only needed occasionally, the LWio15 is extremely cost efficient.

Compact and safe pallet truck

The LWio15 drives and lifts purely electrically. The operator can therefore operate the truck safely and ergonomically without any effort. With a length to the front of the forks (L2 dimension) of only 400 mm and an aisle width of only 1810 mm, the low-lift truck is extremely compact and manoeuvrable. Via a switch integrated in the ergonomic tiller, the truck can also be moved with the tiller raised. This makes the low-lift truck ideal for use in space-critical work areas and narrow aisles. Optional side support rollers prevent the vehicle from tipping and ensure stable and safe handling even when cornering. The LWio15 has a lifting height of 105 mm and is available with a fork length of 900 mm or 1500 mm, depending on the application.

Li-Ion battery guarantees high availability

The LWio15 is equipped with a 24 V (20 Ah) Li-Ion battery as standard and a storage compartment in which a second battery, also with 24 V (20 Ah), can be accommodated as an option. Intermediate charging, for example during breaks, can extend the vehicle’s operating time and avoid downtimes without limiting its service life. To charge the battery, the external charger included in the scope of delivery is simply connected to a 230 V socket. The battery can be quickly and safely removed from the side when it needs to be changed.

The operator also benefits from numerous advantages that have a positive effect on operating costs: Compared to the monobloc battery, the Li-Ion battery has a longer service life. There is no additional expense for maintenance work around the battery acid, as the Li-Ion battery is maintenance-free. Intermediate charging can be carried out without a special charging room, as no gases are released during charging.

Since the forklift was invented by Eugene Clark in Buchanan, Michigan (USA) in 1917, CLARK has been one of the worldwide market leaders in the materials handling vehicles business. With more than 100 years of experience in the materials handling vehicles sector and over 1.4 million forklifts sold worldwide, the CLARK brand, which is proud of its roots in America, is associated with modern and robust product design, progressive, sophisticated technology and excellent customer service. Since 2003, CLARK has been part of the South Korean Young An Group based in Bucheon and offers a complete product portfolio consisting of forklifts with electric power or internal combustion engines and load capacities of 1.5 to 8 tons, narrow-aisle forklifts, warehouse equipment and an extensive range of services.

CLARK Material Handling International (CMHI) with its head office in Bucheon, South Korea, is currently represented worldwide at more than 480 locations in over 90 nations. The operations are managed at four headquarters around the world. Production is assembled according to European quality standards at plants in Korea, the United States, Vietnam and China. With 170 Clark dealers in 60 countries, CLARK Europe GmbH is one of four subsidiaries of CMHI and serves the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa from its headquarters in Duisburg, Germany.

Low-lift Pallet Truck Helper

Posted on by David Priestman

Clark has launched a new low-lift pallet truck for light transport tasks. The vehicle with the model designation LWio15 has a load capacity of 1500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse. The vehicle is equipped with a long-lasting and powerful Li-Ion battery, which makes the LWio15 a reliable helper in industry, trade and logistics. Especially when a low-lift truck is only needed occasionally, the LWio15 is extremely cost efficient.

Compact and safe pallet truck

The LWio15 drives and lifts purely electrically. The operator can therefore operate the truck safely and ergonomically without any effort. With a length to the front of the forks (L2 dimension) of only 400 mm and an aisle width of only 1810 mm, the low-lift truck is extremely compact and manoeuvrable. Via a switch integrated in the ergonomic tiller, the truck can also be moved with the tiller raised. This makes the low-lift truck ideal for use in space-critical work areas and narrow aisles. Optional side support rollers prevent the vehicle from tipping and ensure stable and safe handling even when cornering. The LWio15 has a lifting height of 105 mm and is available with a fork length of 900 mm or 1500 mm, depending on the application.

Li-Ion battery guarantees high availability

The LWio15 is equipped with a 24 V (20 Ah) Li-Ion battery as standard and a storage compartment in which a second battery, also with 24 V (20 Ah), can be accommodated as an option. Intermediate charging, for example during breaks, can extend the vehicle’s operating time and avoid downtimes without limiting its service life. To charge the battery, the external charger included in the scope of delivery is simply connected to a 230 V socket. The battery can be quickly and safely removed from the side when it needs to be changed.

The operator also benefits from numerous advantages that have a positive effect on operating costs: Compared to the monobloc battery, the Li-Ion battery has a longer service life. There is no additional expense for maintenance work around the battery acid, as the Li-Ion battery is maintenance-free. Intermediate charging can be carried out without a special charging room, as no gases are released during charging.

Since the forklift was invented by Eugene Clark in Buchanan, Michigan (USA) in 1917, CLARK has been one of the worldwide market leaders in the materials handling vehicles business. With more than 100 years of experience in the materials handling vehicles sector and over 1.4 million forklifts sold worldwide, the CLARK brand, which is proud of its roots in America, is associated with modern and robust product design, progressive, sophisticated technology and excellent customer service. Since 2003, CLARK has been part of the South Korean Young An Group based in Bucheon and offers a complete product portfolio consisting of forklifts with electric power or internal combustion engines and load capacities of 1.5 to 8 tons, narrow-aisle forklifts, warehouse equipment and an extensive range of services.

CLARK Material Handling International (CMHI) with its head office in Bucheon, South Korea, is currently represented worldwide at more than 480 locations in over 90 nations. The operations are managed at four headquarters around the world. Production is assembled according to European quality standards at plants in Korea, the United States, Vietnam and China. With 170 Clark dealers in 60 countries, CLARK Europe GmbH is one of four subsidiaries of CMHI and serves the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa from its headquarters in Duisburg, Germany.

Path to Robotic Automation for High-bay Storage

Posted on by David Priestman

BALYO, the company that specializes in transforming standard forklifts into driverless robots, will be attending ProMat 2023. Robotic experts will be on-hand to discuss BALYO’s full line of driverless forklift vehicles that are helping companies scale up as opposed to out, and showcase tools that simplify the shift from manual to autonomous materials handling.

The BALYO line of high-bay storage robots will be front and centre at ProMat 2023. Robots like the BALYO REACHY, which can pick pallets of up to 1.5 tons to a height of 37 feet and achieve a 360° turn in only 9.9 feet – the narrowest in-aisle turning space for high-reach robotic forklifts.

“Smart companies are scaling up – not out!” says Mark Stevenson, BALYO’s Chief Sales Officer. “The only way to safely and efficiently be part of this vertical revolution in materials handling is to automate the storage and retrieval of goods.”

In addition to saving space, the shift to high bay storage has other efficiencies including increased speed of materials movement, flexibility in warehouse design, and the inherent safety that comes from using automated systems.

“The shift to robotic operations just makes sense, from overcoming labour challenges, to safety, to ROI, all the numbers add up,” continues Stevenson.” The biggest thing that holds organizations back is the fear of complicated change, time to deploy, and disruption. BALYO is ready to show that there’s nothing to fear, our standard solutions can be deployed in weeks not months, and our simple tools are designed to allow users to do much of it themselves. It’s easy to simply change.”

BALYO experts will be demonstrating tools like BALYO eBudget for simple scoping of robotic projects, and BALYO Road Editor software that makes mission management a drag-and-drop experience. The company developed its unique software nearly 20 years ago with the aim of turning standard electric trucks into standalone intelligent robots, a move which the company believes, helps to address the reluctance of some operators to switch to automation and realize all of these benefits.

Stevenson continues, “BALYO robots can be operated both fully manual and autonomously, bridging the perceived gap between whether to use people or technology. This frees up people to focus on improving operations and other truly value-added activities. In this way, our technology is being used to vastly improve people’s working lives.”

The Reach Robot is just one of the full complement of Balyo’s sustainable robotic solutions including stackers, counter-balanced robots, tuggers, pallet jacks, and a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) robot that can reach heights of 55 feet. BALYO’s global head offices are in Paris with global operations in the USA, Singapore, China, and Australia.

Path to Robotic Automation for High-bay Storage

Posted on by David Priestman

BALYO, the company that specializes in transforming standard forklifts into driverless robots, will be attending ProMat 2023. Robotic experts will be on-hand to discuss BALYO’s full line of driverless forklift vehicles that are helping companies scale up as opposed to out, and showcase tools that simplify the shift from manual to autonomous materials handling.

The BALYO line of high-bay storage robots will be front and centre at ProMat 2023. Robots like the BALYO REACHY, which can pick pallets of up to 1.5 tons to a height of 37 feet and achieve a 360° turn in only 9.9 feet – the narrowest in-aisle turning space for high-reach robotic forklifts.

“Smart companies are scaling up – not out!” says Mark Stevenson, BALYO’s Chief Sales Officer. “The only way to safely and efficiently be part of this vertical revolution in materials handling is to automate the storage and retrieval of goods.”

In addition to saving space, the shift to high bay storage has other efficiencies including increased speed of materials movement, flexibility in warehouse design, and the inherent safety that comes from using automated systems.

“The shift to robotic operations just makes sense, from overcoming labour challenges, to safety, to ROI, all the numbers add up,” continues Stevenson.” The biggest thing that holds organizations back is the fear of complicated change, time to deploy, and disruption. BALYO is ready to show that there’s nothing to fear, our standard solutions can be deployed in weeks not months, and our simple tools are designed to allow users to do much of it themselves. It’s easy to simply change.”

BALYO experts will be demonstrating tools like BALYO eBudget for simple scoping of robotic projects, and BALYO Road Editor software that makes mission management a drag-and-drop experience. The company developed its unique software nearly 20 years ago with the aim of turning standard electric trucks into standalone intelligent robots, a move which the company believes, helps to address the reluctance of some operators to switch to automation and realize all of these benefits.

Stevenson continues, “BALYO robots can be operated both fully manual and autonomously, bridging the perceived gap between whether to use people or technology. This frees up people to focus on improving operations and other truly value-added activities. In this way, our technology is being used to vastly improve people’s working lives.”

The Reach Robot is just one of the full complement of Balyo’s sustainable robotic solutions including stackers, counter-balanced robots, tuggers, pallet jacks, and a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) robot that can reach heights of 55 feet. BALYO’s global head offices are in Paris with global operations in the USA, Singapore, China, and Australia.

Revolutionising Logistics 3 Words at a Time

Posted on by David Priestman

Global location company what3words will be exhibiting at the Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo in London from the 28th February to the 1st March. Adoption of the technology in the logistics and e-commerce industry is growing at pace, and the technology is playing a crucial role in helping to tackle the inefficiencies that are caused by inaccurate addressing. Jennifer Christie, Logistics & E-commerce Lead at what3words, (pictured) writes.

Inefficiencies in the Last Mile

The e-commerce boom has led to a rise in deliveries, and today as many as 85% of UK internet users place orders online. However, 74% of the UK population say guests, deliveries or services struggle to find their homes on a daily basis. Inaccurate addresses cost businesses time and money, and damage customer satisfaction. In fact, 56% say that they won’t shop with a retailer following a poor delivery experience.

The last mile accounts for up to 55% of the delivery cost, largely as a result of poor addressing. Globally, 70% of street addresses don’t lead directly to the front door, and postcodes can cover large areas, making it difficult to navigate to precise delivery locations such as entrances to large apartment buildings, rural cottages, or a tucked away side passage.

In fact, over a third UK adults have to add in additional delivery notes to help direct couriers to their front doors. Across the world, thousands of duplicate road names exist, for example, there are 34 “Victoria Roads” in London alone, causing confusion and complication for delivery drivers, and prolonging delivery times for the customer.

The simplicity of what3words addresses

It’s clear that a simple and reliable way to identify and communicate locations could transform the experience throughout the delivery supply chain. This is something that global location technology, what3words, is perfectly positioned for.

what3words is revolutionising the way we communicate location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, and given each square a unique combination of three random words, known as a what3words address. Now every loading bay, parking space, and unregistered new build block entrance has its own unique what3words address. For example, ///quiet.going.leaves will take you to a precise entrance to Spitalfields Market in London. The system works offline, is available in 54 languages, and free to download for iOS and Android, or via the online map at what3words.com

Not only is what3words making life more simple and less frustrating, but it is also increasing efficiency rates. In a delivery test conducted by DPD and Mercedes-Benz using what3words addresses, it was found that deliveries were performed 15% faster, cementing its role as a solution to the widespread last-mile problem.

In the UK, what3words is becoming a standard in the logistics industry, with major industry players such as DPD UK, DHL Parcel UK, Evri, Metapack, GFS, and APG all adopting the technology. There’s been incredible momentum in the last six months alone. DHL Parcel UK recently announced a new element to its partnership with what3words; now, all of its retailer partners can add a what3words address field at checkout. boohoo group PLC, one of Britain’s leading fashion groups, has introduced efficient deliveries for customers across its portfolio of brands. The feature has been launched on the checkout pages of boohoo, boohooMAN, Nasty Gal, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Warehouse, Coast, Misspap, Karen Millen and Oasis.

what3words is also being used by logistics companies around the world – DB Schenker and GLS in Germany; DTDC and Ecom Express in India; Aramex in the Middle East, and AxleHire in the United States. And most recently in Vietnam, HSV Group has added what3words address fields at checkout, meaning customers of Reebok Vietnam, BeautyBox and The Face Shop can get their parcels delivered exactly where they need to go.

Revolutionising Logistics 3 Words at a Time

Posted on by David Priestman

Global location company what3words will be exhibiting at the Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo in London from the 28th February to the 1st March. Adoption of the technology in the logistics and e-commerce industry is growing at pace, and the technology is playing a crucial role in helping to tackle the inefficiencies that are caused by inaccurate addressing. Jennifer Christie, Logistics & E-commerce Lead at what3words, (pictured) writes.

Inefficiencies in the Last Mile

The e-commerce boom has led to a rise in deliveries, and today as many as 85% of UK internet users place orders online. However, 74% of the UK population say guests, deliveries or services struggle to find their homes on a daily basis. Inaccurate addresses cost businesses time and money, and damage customer satisfaction. In fact, 56% say that they won’t shop with a retailer following a poor delivery experience.

The last mile accounts for up to 55% of the delivery cost, largely as a result of poor addressing. Globally, 70% of street addresses don’t lead directly to the front door, and postcodes can cover large areas, making it difficult to navigate to precise delivery locations such as entrances to large apartment buildings, rural cottages, or a tucked away side passage.

In fact, over a third UK adults have to add in additional delivery notes to help direct couriers to their front doors. Across the world, thousands of duplicate road names exist, for example, there are 34 “Victoria Roads” in London alone, causing confusion and complication for delivery drivers, and prolonging delivery times for the customer.

The simplicity of what3words addresses

It’s clear that a simple and reliable way to identify and communicate locations could transform the experience throughout the delivery supply chain. This is something that global location technology, what3words, is perfectly positioned for.

what3words is revolutionising the way we communicate location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, and given each square a unique combination of three random words, known as a what3words address. Now every loading bay, parking space, and unregistered new build block entrance has its own unique what3words address. For example, ///quiet.going.leaves will take you to a precise entrance to Spitalfields Market in London. The system works offline, is available in 54 languages, and free to download for iOS and Android, or via the online map at what3words.com

Not only is what3words making life more simple and less frustrating, but it is also increasing efficiency rates. In a delivery test conducted by DPD and Mercedes-Benz using what3words addresses, it was found that deliveries were performed 15% faster, cementing its role as a solution to the widespread last-mile problem.

In the UK, what3words is becoming a standard in the logistics industry, with major industry players such as DPD UK, DHL Parcel UK, Evri, Metapack, GFS, and APG all adopting the technology. There’s been incredible momentum in the last six months alone. DHL Parcel UK recently announced a new element to its partnership with what3words; now, all of its retailer partners can add a what3words address field at checkout. boohoo group PLC, one of Britain’s leading fashion groups, has introduced efficient deliveries for customers across its portfolio of brands. The feature has been launched on the checkout pages of boohoo, boohooMAN, Nasty Gal, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Warehouse, Coast, Misspap, Karen Millen and Oasis.

what3words is also being used by logistics companies around the world – DB Schenker and GLS in Germany; DTDC and Ecom Express in India; Aramex in the Middle East, and AxleHire in the United States. And most recently in Vietnam, HSV Group has added what3words address fields at checkout, meaning customers of Reebok Vietnam, BeautyBox and The Face Shop can get their parcels delivered exactly where they need to go.

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