7 March, 2024

Dexory Robotics and AI into USA

Posted on 7 March, 2024 by David Priestman

Dexory, a leading provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions announced the first deployment of its robotics and artificial intelligence solution in the United States. Dexory’s technology is now in use at one of DB Schenker’s significant sites in Utah. This follows Dexory’s strategic expansion announcement into the North American market in early February.

In a swift and efficient implementation, Dexory unveiled its cutting-edge DexoryView solution, featuring state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) and a seamlessly integrated digital twin. The rapid deployment has resulted in the generation of real-time data points, providing DB Schenker with immediate insights into its operations.

DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, is to leverage Dexory’s technology to enhance its real-time visibility of stock and occupancy tracking capabilities. With a focus on promoting efficiency and optimizing resource utilisation, the DexoryView solution scans the Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) area of the site, covering a staggering 40,000 pallet locations daily.

Leveraging advanced computer vision and AI, DexoryView provides clear, visual insights for every shelf and height level. This eliminates the need for manually checking discrepancies and ensures important operational information is easily accessible. It emphasizes priority actions, helping to make operations more efficient.

Daniel Spencer, Director – Solutions & Engineering at DB Schenker Americas comments “We are excited to introduce Dexory’s promising technology in our warehouses. The deployment of Dexory’s robotics and AI solution underscores our dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and highlights our pursuit of operational excellence.”

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The collaboration between Dexory and DB Schenker teams has been instrumental in ensuring a comprehensive success of the integration and utilization of the DexoryView solution. Working in tandem, both teams are committed to maximizing the potential of the collected data, enabling the effective deployment of robotics and AI in the logistics and supply chain industry.

“This live deployment signifies a major step forward in Dexory’s mission to revolutionise how businesses approach logistics and operational efficiency. The progress achieved with DB Schenker serves as a testament to the power of innovative technology in transforming traditional practices, ushering in a new era of precision, speed, and insight in the world of logistics”, says Oana Jinga, Chief Commercial & Product Officer at Dexory.

Dexory looks forward to further collaborations and deployments that will continue to redefine industry standards and drive operational excellence. To find out more for yourself, Dexory will be exhibiting at MODEX in Atlanta from March 11-14 alongside representatives of DB Schenker at booth #B708.

Dexory Raises $19M for Warehouse Visibility

Dexory Robotics and AI into USA

Posted on 7 March, 202425 July, 2025 by David Priestman

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Dexory Raises $19M for Warehouse Visibility

Motorized Roller for Pallets and Heavy Loads

Posted on 7 March, 202429 July, 2025 by David Priestman

The EPS-AS1 roller by Rulmeca is the ideal solution for motorizing roller conveyors for heavy loads (up to 1500 kg) integrated into transport systems, even in industrial environments and can be installed in conveyors that are part of complex logistics systems.

Its compact design takes advantage of the volume inside the roller tube to position the gear motor assembly. This solution allows for considerable space savings following the removal of the external gear motor unit from the motorized roller conveyor and guarantees better weight distribution of the structure by eliminating the cantilevered mass of the gear motor itself.

Assembly can also be carried out a few centimeters from the ground, which allows the creation of roller conveyors with an extremely low loading surface, promoting easier loading and handling of materials.

The most common applications for this type of roller conveyor are linked to the handling of pallets, crates and containers for heavy loads, but these structures are also very well suited to handling objects of regular or irregular shape, such as those frequently used:

– in the airport sector;
– in the production, packaging and automation sector;
– in distribution and storage centres;
– in the beverage industries.

Heavy Load Carrier

EPS- AS1 is the answer to the profitability and productivity needs of warehouses and all work environments that require roller conveyors for handling heavy loads, capable of guaranteeing the use of the right handling technology with maximum flexibility.

The product, with its unique patented design, is the result of Rulmeca‘s know-how and experience in the world of pallet/heavy load transport. EPS-AS1 is an oilless motorized roller, driven by a three-phase asynchronous motor coupled to a robust planetary gearbox. EPS-AS1 has an IP54 protection rating, which allows it to be installed in environments exposed to dust and humidity.

Thanks to the wide range of sizes proposed, it is possible to organize the flow of goods according to the most particular needs and space requirements. The EPS-AS1 roller can be used in a frequency range between 20 Hz and 60 Hz. Torque loss generally does not exceed 5%. The company is exhibiting at LogiMAT Stuttgart, Hall 1, stand D07.

Rulmeca Motorized Pulleys Suitable for Light and Heavy Duty Conveyors

Pallet Protection and Stabilisation

Posted on 7 March, 2024 by David Priestman

Berry’s commitment to sustainability will take centre stage on its stand at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition, to be held at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany, from 19th to 21st March, as the company highlights its ability to assist customers in meeting both regulatory mandates and sustainability objectives through recyclability, advanced light weighting and the incorporation of recycled materials in its films’ production.

Berry’s range of high-performance pallet protection solutions, comprising its technically advanced stretch hoods and stretchwrap films, is suitable for an assortment of products and end-markets including logistics, construction materials, chemicals, and food and beverage. Highlights include the company’s stretch hood and Bontite® films which have options to incorporate its Sustane® range of recycled polymers. Sustane polymers are backed by EUCertPlast certification, offering customers peace of mind regarding the authenticity and quality of the recycled materials.

As one of Europe’s most experienced manufacturers of stretch hoods, Berry offers a wide variety of stretch hood films ranging from ultra-high elasticity to general purpose films and options to include a level of recycled content. For the protection of especially heavy or irregular shaped loads, Berry’s heavy duty stretch hood films can provide extra levels of protection, particularly for products stored outdoors.

Having such variety allows users to select a film that aligns with their functional, economic and sustainability goals. Additionally, stretch hoods may offer a quicker application process with potential material savings, making them a cost-effective and efficient packaging solution. Importantly, the films are recyclable at their end of life.

Pallet Protection

For those using stretchwrap films to secure their pallet loads, Berry’s innovative Bontite® stretchwrap film is suitable for high-speed and high-volume applications and delivers up to 300% stretch while offering excellent puncture and tear resistance for effective load containment in many different environments. Select Bontite films are now available with 30% recycled content sourced from Berry’s Sustane® range of recycled polymers.

In addition to Bontite, Berry’s ultra-high-performance Stratos® film also delivers up to 300% stretch and has the ability to achieve exceptional film strengths at reduced thicknesses allowing users to minimise packaging and maximise cost-efficiencies. In a successful case study performed by Berry, their 11.4µm Stratos film showed a 44.6% reduction in plastic used per year when compared to a traditional 23µm cast stretch films. Importantly, these lighter weights were achieved without compromising on stability, strength, and protection.

Both Bontite and Stratos films come in a wide range of specifications for which the thicknesses and blends can be adjusted to suit application demands. In addition, Berry can incorporate UV-stabilisers and barriers for enhanced product protection. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions, Berry is able to devise an appropriate solution while addressing customers’ sustainability goals, whether that be to improve recyclability, reduce material consumption or incorporate recycled content.

The Berry stand will demonstrate the company’s ability to offer a one-stop shop for high-performance pallet protection solutions, emphasising the crucial balance between sustainability and performance. Berry will be exhibiting on stand A41 in Hall 4.

Beumer supplies individual packaging solutions

Pallet Protection and Stabilisation

Posted on 7 March, 202429 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Pallet Protection

Beumer supplies individual packaging solutions

500,000th UK-made Forklift Donated

Posted on 7 March, 202425 July, 2025 by Keith McKinley

The 500,000th forklift from the factory producing Hyster® lift trucks in Northern Ireland has been donated to a local branch of FareShare, the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity.

Representatives from FareShare, based in Mallusk, visited the Craigavon plant on 6th March to receive the handover of the new truck – a Hyster J1.6XNT three-wheel electric lift truck. Stewart Murdoch – Senior Vice President, Managing Director, EMEA and Darren Johnston, Craigavon Plant Manager for Hyster Europe presented the truck, which features a panel containing the name of every current employee at the manufacturing plant, to Roisin Colohan, Operations Manager, representing FareShare. The special event was also attended by Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon Council Alderman Margaret Tinsley, and Roger Wilson the Chief Executive of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon Council. In Northern Ireland, FareShare is part of local charity Homeless Connect which has been operating the project for thirteen years.

Commenting on the handover, Declan McKillop, Head of Operations at Homeless Connect, said “We are absolutely delighted that FareShare has been chosen to receive the half millionth forklift truck. The Hyster truck will play a vital role at our depot in Mallusk in helping us to redistribute good quality surplus food to over 170 local charities, community groups, schools, homeless hostels, and foodbanks that we support every week.”

FareShare provides Northern Ireland’s largest food redistribution network. Last year it distributed 669 tonnes of food, equivalent to 1.6 million meals to 179 charities, community groups and schools throughout Northern Ireland. Over 35,000 people each year benefit from FareShare food. The donated truck will be used in warehouses, based in Newtownabbey, where food items for redistribution are stored.

Half a million Hysters

The truck will be supported by UK and Ireland Hyster dealer Briggs Equipment, which will provide free-of-charge training and servicing during the warranty period.

“Giving back is something that is incredibly important to our whole team,” says Darren Johnston. “Supporting a great cause that benefits those in our local community seemed the ideal way to celebrate the milestone of manufacturing half a million trucks on our production lines. The Hyster electric lift truck we have donated is highly reliable, efficient, and operator friendly, giving FareShare and Homeless Connect equipment they can depend on, so that they can continue the great work they do to help people.”

Stewart Murdoch adds: ‘For more than 40 years of successfully operating in Northern Ireland, we are proud to continue to play a strong part in the local Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon community and to have achieved this landmark milestone of 500,000 lift trucks produced at our Craigavon facility is simply wonderful. The long-term success of our organisation is down to the passion, commitment and dedication shown by our incredible workforce and I would like to thank them all for the positive contribution that they make to both our company and the wider community. It is an absolute privilege to have my tenure with the company coincide with this landmark milestone in our continuing history in Craigavon.”

The facility in Craigavon, around 30 miles from Belfast, officially opened in 1981 and has grown to be the largest volume forklift plant in the UK, manufacturing thousands of electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts each year for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It employs hundreds of people from the local area and has extended its factory in recent years to incorporate new automation and sustainability innovations.

UK Food Sharing Charity Working with Logistics Partners

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Half a million Hysters

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