Materials Handling & Logistics
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Members of the Audit Bureau of Circulations Materials handling & conveying...
S10. Crane installation improves handling at biomass cogeneration facility
Warehousing & storage... S11. Racking maximises warehouse space
Loading bays & doors...
S13. Putting safety first in the loading bay S14. Bespoke loading bays provide efficient solution for DHL
Printing, barcoding & labelling S16. Choosing the right technology for the job S18. The benefits of line matrix printing
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Stertil Stokvis has designed a special loading bay solution to help logistics giant DHL transport catering trolleys to and from aircraft. See page S14 for details
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Combilift Ltd., Co. Monaghan, Ireland UK Tel: 07870 976 758 Email:
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Turn to page S5 for more details
S4. Logistics industry takes a bow at Awards S4. Warning of logistics sector skills shortage
Features
Lift trucks... S7. Articulated truck option helps seed company to grow at low cost S8. Heavy-duty forklift trucks now with low emission engines
SEPTEMBER 2011
SOLUTIONS FOR HANDLING EFFICIENCY
MATERIALS HANDLING
Cranes improve handling at biomass facility
WAREHOUSING & STORAGE
Racking maximises warehouse space
BAE’s Combi-CB is the versatile solution LATEST PUBLICATION FOR THE WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MARKET COVER STORY
BAE Systems has recently taken delivery of a Combilift Combi-CB forklift which is in operation at its Samlesbury site in the north west of England. The ability of this coun- terbalance design four-way model to handle pallets, containers as well as long loads has enabled BAE to significantly reduce the number of trucks in its goods-in area for more streamlined, cost effective and safer handling procedures
Next issue... Features in the November 2011 issue of Materials Handling & Logistics will include • Conveyors • Lift trucks • Loading bays & doors • Logistics • Materials handling • Warehousing & storage • Special feature: Automated warehousing technology
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