Bendi expands European distribution

Gary_Griffin_on_a_Bendi._thumbjpegUK articulated fork truck manufacturer Bendi has appointed a new partner to distribute its products in western Europe.

After a year which saw global sales exceeding expectation and manufacturing returning to the UK, Bendi has announced plans for expansion in Europe with a strategic partnership with Bendi Europe.

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Apex Linvar launches new flexible mobile shelving system

2012_01_25_apex_thumb.JPGBritish racking and shelving manufacturer, Apex Linvar, is launching its new mobile shelving product SpeedCell.

"The key feature of the SpeedCell system is its unique flexibility. With thousands of products using the system and interest from hundreds of business professionals, in diverse sectors including high-tech, retail, automotive and logistics there’s a real opportunity for customers to make genuine savings and improve productivity," comments Anthony Finlayson-Green, newly appointed CEO at Apex Linvar.

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Morrisons to hire 300 for new regional distribution centre

Morrisons_logo_thumb.jpgMorrisons has said it plans to create around 300 new positions at its new regional distribution centre at Bridgwater, suppying food in the South West and south Wales.

The new positions will be part of a bigger recruitment drive of more than 7,000 people, mostly to staff new outlets.

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Prologis acquires facilities in core German logistics market

Prologis_logo_thumb.pngPrologis, Inc., one of the leading owners, operators and developers of industrial real estate, has announced that it has acquired two logistics facilities in the core German logistics market of Northrhine-Westfalia. The properties, which are located in Duisburg and Düsseldorf, cover a total of more than 41,000 square metres and are fully leased.

“Both acquisitions are excellent additions to the existing Prologis portfolio in Germany,” says Philip Dunne, President of Prologis Europe. “Rhine-Ruhr is one of Europe’s most important economic and logistics regions. We are taking advantage of this opportunity to further strengthen Prologis’ position in the area.” 

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Vanderlande takeover strengthens AS/RS capability

vdl1_thumb.pngAfter working very closely together for many years, Vanderlande Industries and Beewen have agreed on a take-over of Beewen by Vanderlande. This take-over further strengthens the position of Vanderlande as an integrated player with a full product portfolio.

In the new set-up, Beewen will be the AS/RS centre of competence within Vanderlande with the prospect of growth in line with the strategic ambitions of Vanderlande Industries.

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IMHX: stronger by association

IMHX_2013_Logo_Small_[1]_thumb.gifWith the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) now just over a year away, the show’s organisers are gearing up its promotional campaign.

IMHX’s co-owners – Informa Exhibitions and the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – are delighted with the show’s progress.

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