articleThe risks of delaying racking repairs
Repairs to damaged racking may be sidelined amid more pressing business priorities, but even minor damage can significantly reduce load capacity and increase the risk of collapse, explains SEMA
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newsChoosing the right barcode scanner for sub-zero efficiency
COLD STORAGE is vital for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and logistics, but it presents unique challenges for standard barcode scanners.
newsForklift inspections advised as heatwaves bring new fire, breakdown and safety risks
THE UK’S record-breaking summer has dramatically increased the risk of fires, breakdowns, and accidents caused by faulty materials handling equipment.
newsUltralife debuts the HR Series hybrid cell
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION has announced the availability of its new Electrochem HR Series hybrid cells, which are designed to help device manufacturers overcome the traditional trade-offs between standard moderate-rate and high-rate primary lithium battery technologies.
newsSEMA launches UK’s first Racking Duty Holders course this September
SEMA HAS announced the launch of a new Duty Holders course which will be the first dedicated training programme aimed directly at warehouse owners and leadership.
newsBluebird launches world’s first enterprise-grade handheld computer with AMOLED display
BLUEBIRD, A TSC Auto ID company, redefines enterprise mobility with its award-winning, next-generation X40 handheld computer.
newsWhy battery safety matters more than ever
A recent fire at a recycling facility in Widnes, Cheshire, believed to have been caused by a damaged lithium battery from a discarded disposable vape, has highlighted the risks associated with improper battery disposal. As lithium-powered devices become increasingly common, understanding how to safely use, store and recycle batteries is more important than ever, explains Neil Oliver
newsSpecialist girder frame trailer solves challenging transformer delivery
AS POWER grids continue to scale and as bigger generally means more powerful, key components in the energy sector are growing. However, this makes their lifting and transportation increasingly challenging.
newsNew steel tariffs leave UK businesses with little time to prepare warns Cleveland Containers
NEW TARIFF-RATE quotas on steel imports came into force on 1 July, cutting the volume of tariff-free steel that can enter the UK by around 60% compared with the previous safeguard regime. The tariff on imports above quota has also doubled, rising from 25% to 50%.
newsEnerSys showcases ODYSSEY smart battery monitoring technology at Automechanika Frankfurt
ENERSYS WILL demonstrate how smart battery monitoring can help fleet operators reduce unplanned downtime at Automechanika Frankfurt on 8-12 September.
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