SWEDISH INVESTMENT COMPANY BUYS MAJORITY SHAREHOLDING IN RENOVOTEC
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SWEDISH INVESTMENT COMPANY BUYS MAJORITY SHAREHOLDING IN RENOVOTEC

Stockholm-headquartered Röko acquires 75% of Renovotec Röko has 270 million Euro in capital; targets growing and profitable acquisitions; has ten European companies in its portfolio Röko investment manager UK and Norway Anders Nordby to become…

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Rite-Hite launches new management system for optimum control of HVLS Fans
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Rite-Hite launches new management system for optimum control of HVLS Fans

Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial health and safety equipment, has launched a new wireless fan control system to further improve the working conditions in warehouse and logistics environments. The new Fan Commander…

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Superdry and Invar Systems with Hikrobot win Technology Transformation Award
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Superdry and Invar Systems with Hikrobot win Technology Transformation Award

An Invar Systems project, involving the rollout of Hikrobot AMRs across Superdry’s international DC network, has won the Technology Transformation trophy at The Logistics Awards and follows accolades received at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards…

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Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction
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Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics today show that exports to the EU fell by 40.7% in January 2021, equivalent to £5.6bn ($7.8bn) less trade with the bloc. Imports from the EU also suffered,…

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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter
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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter

35% of fleet drivers experienced a rise in stress levels due to the pandemic Nearly 1 in 3 drivers have been working longer hours throughout the pandemic, with 25% covering other job roles and experiencing…

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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS
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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, is one of the first companies to trial the IVECO Eurocargo, a new 12 tonne vehicle, which runs on CNG (compressed natural gas), as part of its ongoing…

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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility
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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility

Due to the e-commerce boom and the current general shortage of low cost labour, warehouse managers are under greater pressure than ever, says Eric Carter, Solutions Architect at Indigo Software. KPIs relating to improved warehouse efficiency, on time in full (OTIF)…

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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT
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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT

A voice assistant that supports couriers on their delivery rounds is being trialled in London this month by Hermes UK and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ‘Neo’ can broadcast or display specific delivery information to the driver, including…

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RENOVOTEC AND ITALIAN HI-TECH CUSTOM GROUP AGREE UK DISTRIBUTION DEAL
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RENOVOTEC AND ITALIAN HI-TECH CUSTOM GROUP AGREE UK DISTRIBUTION DEAL

Renovotec to distribute over 120 Custom printing, POS, scanning and mobile computing products in the UK – targeting OEM manufacturer sales Renovotec to market Custom solutions to UK retail and other sectors Supply chain hardware,…

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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES
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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has made it even easier for companies looking for outsourcing partners to find the most appropriate providers for their requirements by adding greater search functionality to its website.    Over 50 new criteria have been introduced, allowing potential customers…

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