Exhibition preview IMHX 2013 Laser-guided
vehicles to view OCME will be showing one of its Auriga Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV) at IMHX. Automatic LGVs can perform the rou- tine tasks that are normally carried out by forklift and clamp trucks, except without the need of a driver. The cost saving associated with labour is usual- ly significant, however LGVs can also help to reduce operating costs in other ways; for example, no unexpected bills for repairing damage caused by forklift trucks to the building, machinery and product. Also, about 50 per cent lower maintenance costs.
Another benefit is the improvement in
safety. The vehicles travel at a maximum of 1.5m/sec and follow predefined paths to +/- 5mm accuracy.
Safety
scanners check for obstacles and personnel. OCME T: 01635 298171 (19L117)
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Cut fleet costs by 20 per cent
Jungheinrich, which is celebrating its 50th year in the UK market, will be highlighting the customer benefits its range of materials han- dling products and intralogistics solutions offers at IMHX. Under the banner ‘BestInvest’ the company will demonstrate how its counterbalanced and warehouse trucks, racking and storage solutions, automated sys- tems, warehouse planning and tailor-made finance options rep- resent the very best value for money in the market today. In order to achieve the best long term investment for your operation, as part of its ‘BestInvest’ promise, Jungheinrich says it can reduce your long-term materials han- dling fleet operating costs by up to 20 per cent. The Jungheinrich stand will also feature a compre- hensive display of products and services reflecting its ‘Machines, Ideas, Solutions’ brand message.
Jungheinrich (Stand 19L134) T: 0800 357 457
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S22 New division launched at IMHX
Articulated forklift truck technol- ogy specialist Flexi Narrow Aisle will introduce its new Warehouse Systems Division at IMHX. The division has been launched to offer a range of ware- house planning and design con- sultancy services to the logistics and materials handling industry. “Flexi Warehouse Systems will offer impartial advice on a broad spectrum of warehouse based intral- ogistics solutions. It’s aim will be to offer the most space efficient and cost effective system for each appli- cation – even if the solution does not involve articulated or
VNA trucks,” says John Maguire, Flexi Narrow Aisle’s sales and marketing director.
There will be a dedicated Flexi
Warehouse Systems stand as part of the 3PL Pavilion in Hall 17. Flexi Narrow Aisle will also high- light the range of models from its articulated forklift and VNA truck systems, including the latest technological developments to optimise and increase product move- ments and create a safer working environment in modern warehouses.. Flexi Narrow Aisle (Stand 19J75) T: 0121 557 6242
www.flexi.co.uk
Have a go on forklift simulator
Toyota will be presenting its operator training forklift simulator to show visitors at IMHX 2013 to show how they can drive down damage costs. Toyota Material Handling’s forklift simulator aims to identify poor habits and improve driving techniques without moving a wheel.
The purpose of this simulator is to sig- nificantly raise awareness of the risks involved in the complex process of mate- rials handling and the cost of getting it wrong. The simulator uses three display screens to allow users to see forward, side and rear views. Operators are timed to see how long it takes them to accom- plish various tasks which include; vehi- cle loading /unloading and travelling up and down ramps. During the simulation operators will need to be observant and take the correct actions as they follow the
course, for example; at blind corners they will need to look for other site traffic and observe pedestrian walkways. Visitors to IMHX will get the chance to trial the simulator and be assessed on their driving skill. Visitors will need to check availability and register on the main Toyota stand. The Toyota Training Academy team will also be on-hand to guide visitors through the simulator Toyota Material Handling T: 0870 8501400
(Stand 20F70)
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Virtual lock for secure shipping
The new Sick LAC (Logistics Access Control) system, launched at IMHX, provides operators with a solution to providing a ‘virtual lock’ on access to designated secure areas for overseas goods transportation. International anti-terrorism measures are placing increased demands on logistics operators to demonstrate to customers they have secure shipping arrangements in place that can guarantee to avoid any cost- ly hold-ups by customs authorities. The new Sick LAC System provides a
‘virtual lock’ to ensure secure access of people and goods into designated secure areas and in particular can support oper- ators with ‘known shipper’ status for air freight to the US.
The Sick LAC combines non-contact laser measurement sensing with long- range RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and integrated software in one complete, ready-to-use system. As a customs-compliant access control system, the Sick LAC System helps transport firms meet the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements of the US Customs Authority, as well as European Authorised Economic Operator status. Sick (Stand17P5) T: 01727 831121
www.sick.com
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Weigh forward for lift trucks
At IMHX, RDS Technology will be exhibiting its range of on- board weighing systems for fork- lift trucks – the Liftalert, Liftlog 100 and Liftlog 100+.
These systems offer load moni- toring and weighing functions with an internal alarm to warn when load threshold is approached and at the overload point. The Liftlog 100+ also offers a totalising feature, making it suitable for applications where multiple pallets are to be check- weighed or loading storage sys- tems where weight limits are to be adhered to. Negating the need to travel to a floor-mounted plat- form scale often sited in a remote part of the warehouse, the Liftlog range provides a time-efficient means of check weighing. RDS Technology (Stand 19J85) T: 01453 733300
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Warehousing and logistics finance
Portman Asset Finance, which spe- cialises in providing businesses with individually-tailored finance packages and offers a full range of equipment leasing and financial solutions is exhibiting at the IMHX 2013 show. The customer negotiates the pur- chase price of the asset with their sup- plier and Portman arranges the right financial package. Quite often the facil- ity is already in place, being part of a pre-arranged credit line. Every customer of Portman Asset Finance has their own dedicated Account Manager. This means every application can be processed within hours not weeks. Portman’s approach to finance and, specifically, the ware- house and logistics industry, allows applications to be processed and given the best opportunity of success in the quickest possible time. Whether you are purchasing new/second hand equipment or raising working capital, Portman claims to have a suitable financial product. Portman Asset Finance (Stand UK11) T: 0844 800 88 25
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