IQ40 inductive proximity sensors from SICK have been employed at the warehouse of a major Swiss wholesaler and retailer to separate plastic pallets from wooden pallets automatically and reliably.
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Brightstar exclusive supply chain provider to new NZ TV provider
Wireless distributor and services provider Brightstar has been appointed as the exclusive supply chain provider for New Zealand’s new pre-pay and on-demand TV provider, IGLOO.
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insignia industry day focuses on quality in barcode labelling
Labelling specialist insignia launched its first industry day on Wednesday 22nd February at the company's Knoxfield site in Melbourne. The industry day focused on the topic of ‘Achieving 100% quality in SSCC and GTIN barcode labelling’.
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New standard for smarter, safer, more economical storage systems
Dr Murray Clarke, Structural Design Manager of Dematic previews some of the key changes in a new standard, AS4804-2012 covering the design of steel storage racking systems.
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How can industrial robots benefit your business?
Machinery Automation and Robotics illustrates some of the benefits of adopting industrial robots for businesses of any size.
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Choosing the right tyre for your forklift
A NUMBER of factors influence tyre performance and behaviour in wet conditions, including geometry of rubber, temperature, velocity and floor conditions.
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Western Sydney company wins solutions distributor of the year award
Western Sydney-based Warehouse by Design has won this year’s Colby Storage Solutions Distributor of the Year Award.
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Western Sydney company wins solutions distributor of the year award
Western Sydney-based Warehouse by Design has won this year’s Colby Storage Solutions Distributor of the Year Award.
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Warehouse design company wins solutions distributor of the year award
Western Sydney-based Warehouse by Design has won this year’s Colby Storage Solutions Distributor of the Year Award.
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Konecranes celebrates 25 years Down Under
CRANE manufacturer and crane servicing company Konecranes is celebrating 25 years in Australia, with plans for expansion underway in the mining, steel and infrastructure sectors.
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Forklift apprentice wins US educational tour
A New South Wales forklift apprentice has won an industry competition to study at Raymond Forklift Corp’s headquarters in the US.
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Designing storage systems to cope with earthquakes
Designing rack structures to cope with the unpredictable forces generated during an earthquake requires a combination of detailed engineering, sophisticated computer analysis, and a degree of crystal ball gazing – on the part of the engineer – into how the storage system may be utilised over its lifetime.
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Logistics & Materials Handling Mercury Awards winners revealed!
The winners of the 6th annual Logistics & Materials Handling Mercury Awards, hosted by Logistics & Materials Handling magazine, rewarded and recognised Australia's very best in the logistics, supply chain and materials handling sectors at Waters Edge in Sydney last night.
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Botany factory fire caused by accelerant: Police
Mascot police are looking for the culprit of a suspicious fire set overnight in a factory on William Street in Botany, New South Wales.
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Smart use of factory space helps cash-strapped manufacturers
Managing your inventory efficiently and fully utilising your valuable floorspace can mean the difference between success and failure for some cash-strapped Australian manufacturers.
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Download the July edition of Manufacturers’ Monthly now!
A digital version of Manufacturers’ Monthly June 2011 is now available for free for all newsletter subscribers; click on this link to read all the latest new products, industry news, opinions, technical features and more.
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Thales opens weapons service centre in Lithgow
Thales Australia has opened a new secure storage and service facility in Lithgow, New South Wales, designed to provide through-life support for its weapons.
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Warehouse system brings new life to George Weston & Sons
Meca Racking Solutions has completed a replacement project for George Weston & Sons in Queensland, where an existing pallet racking system was configured with insufficient capacity for its cubic volume resulting in reduced usage and constant monitoring of system.
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Company claims conveying solution reduces forklift injuries
Though forklift truck fleets play an important role in bulk materials handling operations, an Australian materials handling specialist is designing automated systems which it claims will replace the need for forklifts.
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Battle of the bulge
Industry leaders claim souring real estate prices is putting the 'squeeze' on warehouse sizes, increasing the need for 'slim' and articulated forklifts. Emily Mobbs writes.
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