Handling and Storing
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MediaWrap

Packaging One’s MediaWrap was originally developed for the mobile phone/tablet repair and trade-in market but its concept has been used as a starting point for many other ‘spin-off’ designs.

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RFID active tags

Through a new partnership with RFID hardware company Wavetrend, Red Ledge has added active tag technology to its existing RFID portfolio and plans to launch a series of active tag-based, higher-value asset management solutions for supply chain and manufacturing, energy and construction users.

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Pallet wrapping solution

Packed with innovative technology, and said to have the lowest turntable height of any available pallet wrapper, the new Nano from Samuel Grant offers a complete turnkey solution.

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Safer battery handling

The majority of lift trucks used in warehouses and factories are battery powered. This means that battery handling – including charging and changing – can be one of the most important day-to-day tasks.

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Processing streamlined

Tata’s steel distribution centre at Redcar has invested over £1.5m in special cranes from Street Crane Company to improve order turnaround. The Teeside depot refit includes the installation of four 12t SWL overhead travelling cranes of a radically different design that will significantly improve material processing and speed of delivery to customers.

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Double stacking: Care needed

Double stacking of pallets doubles the effective storage area and transport loading density so there is a massive incentive to do so. However, AEC Designs warns that incorrect double stacking can greatly increases risk.

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Reel problem solved

Lift Safe has lessened the load in the Coventry manufacturing plant of Mission Foods, a manufacturer of tortilla wraps and flat breads.

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Wheelie successful transfer

The component division of a leading German automobile manufacturer has awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd a contract to improve the efficiency in transferring car wheel assemblies between ground and mezzanine floor levels.

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Minimal disruption

Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has completed a £480K contract for a UK contract packer, which handles a wide range of drinks including soft drinks, fruit alcoholic beverages and beers.

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