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Transition to Automated Truck Loading

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Actiw, a subsidiary of the Joloda Hydraroll Group, a global leader in loading and unloading solutions, has announced the launch of LoadMatic Lite, a compact, low-commitment system designed to easily introduce automated loading into manufacturing facilities and distribution centres. The Loadmatic Lite enables businesses to increase their daily loading capacity with minimal modifications to existing site and fleet infrastructure.

Growing demand for higher throughput is placing pressure on businesses to increase daily load volume at manufacturing facilities and distribution centres beyond what’s achievable with manual forklift operations. Combined with labour shortages and rising operational costs, they need to find new ways to unlock faster and more efficient processes for loading outbound freight.

An automated loading solution can significantly improve loading efficiency. However, a range of capability and cost options is needed to open up the market to companies of all sizes and deliver optimal ROI, the definition of which can vary across industries and applications.

LoadMatic Lite fills a gap in the market to help growing businesses transition to automation. Capable of loading full, standard, non-modified trucks and trailers in just six minutes, the system increases throughput for a low upfront cost and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure – delivering immediate productivity gains, safety improvements, and long-term cost savings with an average ROI within 1-2 years.

LoadMatic Lite provides a future-proof, adaptable system suitable for both greenfield and brownfield sites. It requires minimal dock modifications and integrates into existing dock environments. The system is compatible with standard, non-modified trucks and trailers, eliminating the need for specialised fleets, and supports a wide range of pallet types and complex load patterns. Pallets are staged at the rear or side of the dock using forklifts, electric pallet stackers, or AGVs, queued, and then loaded row-by-row with precision.

Key benefits of LoadMatic Lite:
• Maximised loading efficiency: Improving truck turnaround times by reducing loading cycles from hours to minutes.
• Reduced labour and operational costs: Lowering reliance on manual labour while minimising forklift usage, fuel costs, and maintenance expenses.
• Enhanced workplace safety: Reducing accidents, manual handling injuries, and overall risk exposure in loading bays.
• Scalable automation strategy: Implementing an easy-to-integrate automation solution that provides immediate efficiency gains while enabling future expansion.
• Sustainability and compliance: Supporting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals by cutting CO₂ emissions and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.

Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer at Joloda Hydraroll, comments: “The Joloda Hydraroll Group is committed to helping all companies solve their specific loading and unloading challenges, and that’s why we developed LoadMatic Lite. The system offers businesses a versatile, lower-cost alternative to a fully automated loading system in their manufacturing facilities and distribution centres, which will reduce loading time and improve accuracy and consistency while they prepare for future automation. It’s a smart investment for growing companies to stay competitive.”

Joloda Hydraroll has been a provider of loading and unloading solutions for over 60 years, delivering more than 500,000 systems worldwide. With an extensive range of equipment, the Joloda Hydraroll Group can be relied upon by global suppliers for solutions from the aeroplane to the front door.

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Loads of ATLS Solutions

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Ancra Systems is a leading specialist automatic truck, trailer, and container loading and unloading solutions (ATLS) provider, with over 35 years of experience supporting a comprehensive package of standard and bespoke solutions. The company has a particular focus on cost-effective solution design, which has been developed to help it achieve its goals of improved loading and unloading efficiency, optimised logistics costs, improved worker ergonomics, and the elimination product damage.

Ancra Systems has experienced multiple incarnations over the years, with its origins going back to the 1970s as a subsidiary of the American firm Ancra International LLC, which sold products for load restraints handling air freight pallets. By the mid-1980s, Ancra Systems was producing and selling roller conveyors for air freight pallets, and it was during this period that the company took its first steps into loading and unloading systems. This was the beginning of Ancra Systems’ meteoric rise to the success it enjoys today. After a series of ownership changes, Ancra Systems became an independent company in 2005, after which its focus was set firmly on long-term growth. Consequently, by 2008, Ancra Systems was considered a market leader in the field of automatic loading and unloading systems.

Passion for Innovation

The company’s passion for innovation was bolstered by its exponential growth, culminating in the development of new systems and products, including 2019’s development of automatic train loading and unloading solutions. Additionally, in 2021, Ancra Systems developed and engineered a new version of Skateloader, which automatically loads high volumes of palletised goods or slip-sheeted goods into non-modified trucks, trailers, or containers in a total cycle time of approximately eight minutes.

As such, Ancra Systems currently acts as a one-stop shop ATLS manufacturer, with services including trailer systems, dock systems, and peripheral equipment. The company provides turn-key solutions for ATLS to both end customers and as a sub-contractor through system integrators. Thanks to its wealth of experience, Ancra Systems is able to seamlessly integrate ATLS systems into any automated production or warehouse system. Such solutions have a variety of benefits, including the optimisation of worker ergonomics, they improve dock utilisation and boost efficiency, and cut labour and equipment costs.

However, in order to achieve true excellence, Ancra Systems has delved into Modified Cargo Space Solutions (MCS) and Non-modified Cargo Space Solutions (NMCS) solutions. Indeed, MCS loading and unloading requires two combined systems – one in the truck or trailer and a fixed installation on the loading platform or warehouse. Truck loading conveyors and other automated solutions allow increased efficiency. Henceforth, through a direct connection to a production line or warehouse system, the rate of truck turns can escalate. Through the implementation of MCS solutions, truck loading and unloading times can be reduced from half an hour to just three minutes.

Meanwhile, NMCS solutions adjust automatically to the exact trailer position or the stationary system installation on the loading platforms in a warehouse or distribution centres – without modifications. It transfers a pre-staged collection of unit loads directly into a non-modified truck, trailer, or container. The most commonly used truck loading systems are for outbound service – thereby, the addition of these systems can reduce these processes from half an hour to just eight minutes. This system is perfect for loading or unloading palletised goods or non-palletised goods, or even at the same time.

Evolving Needs

Ancra believes it provides the most comprehensive package for both NMCS and MCS solutions on the market. It says it understands its clients’ specific needs and challenges, and it plans to leverage this knowledge to continue developing, engineering, and refining its technology to meet the evolving needs of its customers’ loading and unloading bays worldwide. A significant factor in this mission is trends, which the company strives to remain on top of. Ancra Systems endeavours to build the richest portfolio of ATLS solutions that it can offer to businesses around the world, whilst responding to movements within the industry.

Firstly, Ancra Systems aids businesses in line with rising labour costs, unavailability of workforce, the development of infrastructure, and the rapid growth of the eCommerce market. By offering its expert advice and experience of creating ATLS, Ancra Systems says it improves the overall work-face so that the business can work like clockwork, every day. Thanks to its wealth of experience, Ancra Systems can seamlessly integrate ATLS systems into any automated production or warehouse systems. Such solutions have a variety of benefits, including the optimisation of worker ergonomics, they improve dock utilisation and boost efficiency, and cut labour and equipment costs.

Secondly, the adoption of autonomous vehicles and robots in an increasing number of companies creates an important role for ATLS as the last related step in the logistic process, the loading of the truck is often still carried out manually. The future of logistics will at some point consist of fully automated production lines in combination with fully automatic loading of trucks and automatic transportation. As a step towards this goal, Ancra offers a range of solutions for the automatic loading of trucks, from large automatic systems that can load a full truckload into a trailer in one shot in several minutes to automatic forklifts that assist in the loading and unloading of goods. Ancra says it ensures a brighter future for all by successfully integrating ATLS. The systems elevate safety during the goods receipt and dispatch process within warehouses and focus on more economical logistic procedures. This means that better ROI is achieved and logistic chains are streamlined, helping to keep the wheels of logistics turning.

Ancra Systems says its future is summed up in one word: success. The company is utilising its experience and knowledge to ensure the efficiency and safety of loading and unloading operations for trucks, trailers, and shipping containers. Moreover, with demand rising in European and American markets, it can be expected that the company will further increase its operations within these areas.

Ancra Systems will be showcasing the capabilities of its solutions at the upcoming MODEX, (booth No. A9113 in Hall A) and LogiMAT (booth No. D61 in Hall 3) trade shows. There, Ancra will be demonstrating how it can help revolutionise logistics and supply chain processes by enhancing operational efficiency.

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Bespoke Loading Platform

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Doncaster based Hörmann Transdek have recently completed the installation of a bespoke loading platform for leading drinks distributor HillsProspect LWC. Having been initially contacted regarding one of their standard loading bay products, Hörmann Transdek worked with the company to design and develop a unique solution to their very specific loading requirements.

HillsProspect LWC operate a fleet of forty vehicles from their Romford distribution facility, ranging from 7.5 to 18 tonne in size, which in the main are loaded using a number of standard dock levellers. Alongside these were two level access bays which were proving not to be as efficient and were causing concerns about operator safety. After initial consultations and design proposals, Hörmann Transdek worked closely with HillsProspect LWC to provide a tailored solution to speed loading operations and improve operator safety.

The resulting loading facility features a raised 56m2 platform which has been constructed within the warehouse, it incorporates anti-slip flooring, safety barriers, steps, and a perimeter handrail to ensure operator safety. Two Hörmann mini docks have also been fitted with a simple, manually operated lip to bridge the gap between the loading platform and the vehicle. Delivered, constructed and ready for use within four days, the loading platform provides a simple, but effective solution for loading and unloading vehicles.

Commenting on the installation, Nigel Metcalf Depot Manager at HillsProspect LWC, “From initial contact with Hörmann Transdek right through to the completion of the project, they have been quick to respond and excellent to work with.”

Loading Platform

The loading platform was installed in a matter of days and had an immediate effect on our loading/unloading capabilities, saving us both time and money. It has taken us from 4 fully operational bays up to 6, enabling us to speed up our operation and helped ensure that we got through the busy Christmas and New Year period without a hitch”.

Founded in 1997, Yorkshire based Hörmann Transdek are experts in the manufacture of specialist loading bay equipment. Dedicated to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to the logistics and retail sectors, Transdek offer a range of products that provide reduced installation times and help speed loading/unloading operations. Products include surface-mounted, rapid-install double deck lifts designed to load high-capacity double deck trailers, V2G (vehicle to ground) lifts for loading vehicles on level-access sites, dock levellers, scissor lifts and mezzanine goods lifts.

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The Important Role of Apprenticeships

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Employers anticipate a big disruption in workers’ skills over the next five years that could threaten business transformation unless they invest in strategies to help develop the workforce. Already, many roles connected to Supply Chain and Logistics are going unfilled. Investing in an apprenticeship scheme can be an effective way for businesses to grow talent and prevent skills gaps. Today, however, three in five would-be apprentices do not pursue them because they cannot find one. Joloda Hydraroll has run a dedicated apprenticeship programme for more than 10 years, which it says has contributed to business growth and the development of essential new skills.

Joloda Hydraroll is a leading provider of automated and manual trailer loading and unloading solutions, which businesses around the world use to help streamline their logistics operations. The company is headquartered in Liverpool and manufactures its solutions at the production facility in Anglesey, North Wales. Since it was founded in 1962, Joloda Hydraroll has manufactured and installed more than half a million loading systems. In 2023, it reported turnover approaching £50 million, with just under 300 employees across offices in the UK, Europe, America, South America, and Asia.

According to Luke Worsley, Electrical Workshop Manager at Joloda Hydraroll: “Our business’s continued growth and future success rely on the talent we nurture, which is why we’ve made significant investments in our apprenticeship programme.”

Joloda Hydraroll offers a range of apprenticeships, from mechanical engineering to electrical installations, providing young people with opportunities to advance in their chosen careers. “Since launching our apprenticeship scheme in 2012,” explained Worsley, “we have mentored and trained more than 20 people. We have been able to demonstrate and learn how the scheme works for us, and this year, we are looking to recruit between five and 10 new apprentices.”

Currently, there are eight apprentices training with Joloda Hydraroll and studying at local colleges in Liverpool and Anglesey. Their apprenticeships range from NVQ levels 1, 2 and 3 to HNC.

“In recent years, we have taken on more apprentices and restructured the training schedule to support all-round, multi-skilled engineers who have a taste of everything,” said Luke. “This has added more variety to their roles, and many of our apprentices have chosen to stay with us after completing their qualifications. We want our homegrown talent to remain with Joloda Hydraroll and be the future of the business.”

Josh McGuinness is in his third year of completing a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist apprenticeship with Joloda Hydraroll.
He explains: “On a day-to-day basis, I am learning to operate the CNC machines. This means I operate machines controlled by a computer to produce 3D materials. It’s a creative role that demands precision and attention to detail, involving the process of taking a concept all the way to its fully physical form.

“I have a mentor who has supported me through every step of my apprenticeship so far, and I have also had the opportunity to attend several additional courses that have helped to broaden my experience and role. Although the job itself can be challenging, an apprenticeship provides a supportive working environment for tackling difficult tasks.”

When asked about his future career plans, McGuinness said: “At Joloda Hydraroll, I’ve had open conversations about my potential career path after completing my CNC Machinist Apprenticeship. It’s very promising to know that there are opportunities to further my learning and development here.”

For others considering an apprenticeship, McGuinness has the following advice: “It isn’t easy to find an apprenticeship, but I would definitely recommend you try. Learning on the job is the best way, in my opinion, and allows you to work with people with up-to-the-minute knowledge and skills.”

Joloda Hydraroll’s apprenticeship programme is one of several investments into training. In 2023, Joloda Hydraroll UK delivered 4,800 training hours, with all employees receiving at least 20 hours each.

Joloda Hydraroll Acquires Actiw Loading Solutions

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Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, global loading and unloading solutions specialist, has today announced its acquisition of Actiw Oy. Based in Finland, Actiw is a leading provider of automated loading solutions for the unmodified trailer market.

The acquisition is an important milestone in Jolodas Hydraroll’s growth strategy to increase global market presence by expanding its suite of loading and unloading solutions. The Actiw product portfolio complements that of Joloda Hydraroll’s, enabling the company to address unique requirements and maximise return on investment for more businesses around the world.

Automated loading and unloading solutions add considerable benefits to logistics operations, from reducing accidents and product damage to optimising loading and unloading times, warehouse space, and costs, all while making processes more sustainable and safer.

However, within specific sectors and markets, such as the FMCG sector in Europe and America, trailers can travel exceptionally long distances between factory and warehouse facilities without unloading. Additionally, in this scenario, it might not be possible to ensure a dock at both ends of the journey that is compatible with a trailer modified for automated loading and unloading.

By combining expertise, Joloda Hydraroll can now support these businesses with a range of unmodified trailer loading solutions that remove the need for dedicated trailer fleets. These include:
• The LoadPlate® – a semi-automated loading solution for containers and regular, non-modified trucks to transport metal, timber, and complex cargo.

• The LoadMatic® – a fully-automated loading solution for regular, non-modified trucks and containers to transport either palletised or palletless industrial goods.

In addition, the pooled resources and talent of both companies present opportunities to bring more operations in-house, which will result in increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness for customers.
Michele Dematteis, CEO at Joloda Hydraroll, said: “We are delighted to welcome Actiw to Joloda Hydraroll. This strategic move aligns perfectly with our growth objectives and commitment to helping more customers worldwide solve their specific loading and unloading challenges.

“With a broader offering of loading solutions – from the Joloda Hydraroll Skate & Track System that started it all in 1962, to fully fledged automated solutions, and everything in between – this acquisition stands to benefit prospects, clients, and stakeholders of both businesses. Together, we strengthen our position as a one-stop-shop partner who can design, manufacture, install, and maintain specialist loading systems that integrate seamlessly with our customers’ operations and provide significant, long-term benefits.”

Tomi Korhonen, CEO at Actiw, added: “Much like Joloda Hydraroll, our mission is to help customers solve their loading challenges and emerge as the frontrunners in their respective industries. Together, our solutions will extend support to a broader range of businesses, while our collective expertise will drive our future innovations even further. We look forward to an interesting and exciting future ahead.”

Throughout the transition, Joloda Hydraroll is committed to ensuring a smooth unification of the two businesses and uninterrupted service for all customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Joloda Named in Fast Growth Index

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Joloda Hydraroll, a company that specialises in trailer loading and unloading solutions, has been recognised as the 32nd fastest-growing business in the North of England. This is part of the Fast Growth 50 index for 2023, which identifies the fifty fastest-growing companies across six nations and regions, including the North of England. This achievement underlines Joloda Hydraroll’s significant impact on the North of England’s economy and its capacity for growth and innovation.

The Fast Growth 50 is an annual index that identifies the top 50 fastest-growing companies in six nations and regions, including the North of England. This year’s index for the North of England has highlighted businesses from multiple sectors that together generated a turnover of £1 billion, at an average growth rate of 199 per cent, with the creation of over 4,789 jobs last year.

Role in the North of England’s Business Scene

Being part of the Fast Growth 50, Joloda Hydraroll has shown strong performance and made a positive contribution to the North of England’s business community. Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, Founder Fast Growth 50, said: “The UK Fast Growth 50 Index demonstrates that a small number of fast growth firms, such as Joloda Hydraroll, make a substantial contribution to the UK’s economic landscape, providing real examples of how innovation, enterprise and sheer hard work can make a real difference in all sectors from construction to financial services to technology. Their incredible growth during difficult times shows that through generating wealth and jobs in their local communities, entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of regional and national prosperity. Most important of all, their success stories demonstrate the impact of ambition and adaptability, providing a blueprint for sustainable growth that will hopefully inspire others to follow a similar journey.”

This year’s Fast Growth 50 North of England list is in partnership with UBS, the world’s leading and truly global wealth manager.

Mark Goddard, Head of UK Regions at UBS Global Wealth Management, said: “Business owners and entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy, and UBS has a long history advising and connecting them on each stage of their wealth journey, helping them to unlock their potential. Led by entrepreneurial spirit and often solving some of the UK’s biggest issues, the level of talent and innovation uncovered through this year’s list shows that more needs to be done to support small businesses to strengthen local economies and give back to the local community. As the lead sponsor of this year’s Fast Growth 50, UBS is looking forward to following and supporting these businesses as they go from strength to strength.”

Wouter Satijn, Owner and Sales Director, Joloda Hydraroll, said: “It has been a challenging couple of years to navigate, but also an incredibly rewarding time for us at Joloda Hydraroll. We attribute our growth to a talented team who have consolidated our position as a global leader in loading and unloading solutions. We are quite unique in the industry in that we design and produce our products completely in-house, right here in the UK, instead of outsourcing certain elements of the process, which helped to minimise delays and disruptions to our supply chain. We have also launched several new products over the past few years that have contributed to hitting our growth targets, and opened new offices in Paris and Japan.”

Contribution to Growth and Job Creation

During 2020 to 2022, Joloda Hydraroll and its growing team of 250+ employees were instrumental in the Fast Growth 50’s collective turnover increase of £706 million. This highlights the company’s role in the North of England’s economic growth, particularly post-COVID-19.

Diverse Range of Businesses

The Fast Growth 50 features companies from various sectors, adding to the diversity of the North of England’s economy. Material handling equipment manufacturer, Joloda Hydraroll, is part of this varied business landscape. Looking forward, Joloda Hydraroll has several projects lined up for 2024, including new acquisitions to further strengthen its product portfolio for customers globally.

Efficient Load and Unload in Minutes

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Are you looking for an automated solution to help you to load or unload trailers and containers in one shot all in just a few minutes? Ancra Systems will help you to find the best solution to improve the loading and unloading efficiency.

Ancra Systems is a renowned ATLS leader in providing automatic trailer/container loading and unloading systems. The company has a wide range of advanced technology-based systems, including Automatic Trailer Loading and Unloading Systems; Automatic Container Loading Plate System; and Automatic Trailer Loading and Unloading AGV.

These systems are designed to improve the efficiency of loading and unloading operations, reduce operational costs, and, thereby, streamline different industries’ operations. The industries that can benefit from these systems include retail; logistics; e-commerce; food and beverage; automotive; and many more.

Ancra Systems’ Automatic Trailer Loading and Unloading Systems are designed to cater to the specific requirements of different industries, enabling companies to streamline their operations and increase throughput. These systems use cutting-edge technology — including advanced sensors, computer vision, and control systems — to load and unload trailers and containers quickly, safely, and efficiently.

The company’s Automatic Container Loading Plate System is a highly specialized system specifically designed to streamline the container loading process for long or heavy goods in containers used in the wood, forest, and steel industries. This system can significantly improve the efficiency of container loading, thereby saving time and labor costs for businesses while increasing safety for workers and goods.

Moreover, the Automatic Trailer Loading and Unloading AGV is a fully automated system that uses advanced 3D slam positioning technology and BrightEye solutions to load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers. The system is highly flexible because no bulky equipment needs to be installed, and no modifications to buildings or trailers are required. Therefore, it offers an excellent automation solution to improve logistics efficiency without changing the existing processes.

In addition to their Automated Loading Systems, Ancra Systems also provides Automatic Loading Dock Equipment to help companies complete the loading and unloading process. The equipment includes Automatic Dock Doors, Trailer Positioning Frames, and Trailer Lifting System, among others. These systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with the company’s Automatic Trailer/Container Loading and Unloading Systems, offering companies an end-to-end solution for their loading and unloading needs.

Ancra Systems is committed to providing high-quality systems, innovative solutions, and good service to meet their clients’ needs. The company’s systems are designed to offer superior performance, reliability, and safety while minimizing operational costs, enhancing productivity, and streamlining loading and unloading processes. Having prioritized both quality and customer satisfaction, Ancra Systems has gained an exceptional standing, positioning itself as a preferred partner for businesses looking to enhance logistics operations.

Joloda Hydraroll Launches in Japan

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Joloda Hydraroll Ltd., material handling expert and leading provider of loading and unloading solutions, announced today the opening of its new office in Kyoto, Japan. The move is designed to strengthen customer service and support for existing blue-chip customers in Japan, while underlining the intention for growth in the Japanese market.

The Joloda Hydraroll brand has established a strong presence in Japan via its distributor network in the past 45 years. The most prominent loading and unloading solution is the skate and track system, which is synonymous in Japan with the name ‘Joloda’.

Joe Banerjee, a member of the Joloda family for more than 30 years, has been appointed General Manager of Joloda Japan K.K. He will play a key role in meeting the company’s growth goals in Japan and raising awareness for automated loading systems in automotive, FMCG, and packaging industries.

The logistics industry in Japan is facing a significant challenge as new legislation comes into effect, dubbed the ‘2024 bug’. The law limits truck drivers to a total of 960 hours of overtime during one calendar year, which represents a major reduction.

In addition to the pressure placed on logistics companies from a spiked demand for home deliveries, industry researchers and consultants predict the regulations could exacerbate the driver shortage further, with truck drivers resigning as a result of depressed wages. To prepare, companies are being encouraged to proactively adopt new labour-saving and time-saving technologies.
With the opening of its new office in Japan, Joloda Hydraroll is well-positioned to provide a high level of customer service and support, helping to ensure the logistics industry in Japan continues to meet the growing demand for transportation of goods.

Wouter Satijn, Sales Director at Joloda Hydraroll, comments: “We are committed to helping logistics companies worldwide improve their operational processes, and we recognise the importance of strengthening our global presence to achieve this. For companies in Japan affected by the new legislation, our automated systems can help speed up the loading and unloading process, reduce driver waiting times, and improve the efficiency of each journey. Opening our commercial office in Japan enables us to strengthen our commitment to both new and existing customers during this challenging time.”

Joloda Hydraroll continues to expand its global footprint, ensuring that it can provide the best service to its clients worldwide. Including its distributor network, Joloda Hydraroll is now present in more than 30 countries worldwide. The launch of Joloda Japan K.K. follows the opening of Joloda Hydraroll SAS in France in 2022.

At Joloda Hydraroll, we’re more than ‘off-the-shelf.’ We automate and innovate, making manual solutions more effective. As global leaders in loading solutions, no problem is too great – we want to bring ease, efficiency, and safety to the movement of goods. To take the strain out of warehousing and logistics, we offer the ideal solutions to overcome any existing loading challenges, regardless of shape and size. We’re here to lighten loads, no matter what. And we’ll be by your side every step of the way.

Joloda Hydraroll Exhibiting at LogiMAT

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Joloda Hydraroll is a world leader in loading and unloading solutions. At LogiMAT 2023, the team will be showcasing automated scale models of Joloda Hydraroll’s complete range of loading and unloading systems, including:
• Moving floor conveyor system
• Slipchain pallet loading system
• Trailerskate system

Automated loading systems are built to speed up a standard process that happens in every production and warehousing location, enabling the complete loading procedure to be de-manned – also known as 100% end-of-line automation.

The business case for automated loading systems

Automating the unloading and loading of trucks in the warehouse leads to faster and more reliable deliveries. Typically, the forklift process of loading a full trailer is around 30-45 minutes. Joloda Hydraroll’s automated loading systems can do it in less than two minutes.

In a typical business case, a warehouse or factory might produce 928 pallets per day, shuttling 32 pallets each time across a 27 km/ 16-mile journey. To do so would require 12 HGV drivers (sharing 3 x 8-hour shifts in 24 hours), as well as three forklift drivers. By automating the loading process, thereby speeding up the turnaround time of each trailer, the company would stand to halve the number of shifts required, saving 12,350 hours of HGV driver waiting time in just one year – a reduction of 85%.

The need for forklifts is removed from the process entirely, reducing the site’s overall number of forklift driven kilometres per year by 2,642km. In addition to reducing thousands of arduous man hours and reduces the risk of an accident or damage to pallets.

Joloda Hydraroll has also acquired the specialist automotive trailer unloading/ loading MAP division of French company, Legras Industries. Legras is well-respected with an established customer base in France. It, therefore, plays an important role in strengthening the local presence and expertise of Joloda Hydraroll – which has also announced the opening of a commercial office in Paris – to better serve the French logistics market.

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