Fonterra's new dark, robot-controlled warehouse will house 110,000 pallets
03 August, 2016Fonterra Australia is consolidating its Australian distribution network and six warehouses under one facility in Melbourne.
National Bulk Equipment automated bulk material mixing system
30 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Mercer Stainless LtdDesigned specifically for the fully automated introduction, transfer, mixing and blending of sluggish materials, National Bulk Equipment's integrated mixing system produces such homogenous blends that downstream production scrap is virtually eliminated.
Kaeser Sigma Air Manager 4.0 blower controller
29 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Sigma Air Manager 4.0 (SAM 4.0) enables optimal coordination and control of all components within a blower station to meet the user's requirements.
Tank-mounted scroll technology air compressor
29 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Kaishan Australia Pty LtdSouthern Cross Compressors has expanded its Ganey Scroll series of orbital technology air compressors to include a 4.5 kW, quiet, tank-mounted version.
igus P4 polymer energy chains and cables
27 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe low-maintenance P4 system, originally developed for high-speed container cranes, can travel long distances up to 800 m and carry high additional loads of up to 30 kg/m.
Flexicon bulk bag lifting frame with telescoping arms
26 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty LtdFlexicon has introduced a bulk bag lifting frame with telescoping arms that accommodates bulk bags produced in an increasing range of sizes.
China looks to Europe for supply chain improvements
25 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaRepresentatives from China have toured European facilities of leading food retailers, manufacturers, supply chain solution providers and industry groups to see fresh and ambient supply chains in action.
Dematic gives Americold a voice for the future
21 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdAmericold's cold and frozen storage DC in Arndell Park, NSW has implemented a fully automated advanced voice picking system from Dematic.
Schneider Electric Gutor PXC uninterruptible power supply
21 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced the availability of Gutor PXC, a standardised, fully industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for harsh environments.
SMC Pneumatics SY5000 IP69K manifold
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandThe SY5000 from SMC Pneumatics is a manifold (valve bank) with an IP69K rating.
Mitsubishi PREMIA PBP16N2 and PBP20N2 pallet movers
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: MLA Holdings Pty LtdThe Mitsubishi PREMIA PBP16N2 and PBP20N2 pallet movers are suitable for the horizontal movement of pallets in challenging environments.
Ratholes and flow challenges
06 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Cut To Size Plastics Pty LtdA flow-promoting plastic liner material can be used to increase the throughput and capacity of hoppers and silos by curtailing the 'hang-up' of materials and eliminating dead spots in material flow.
Meat spoilage during storage and transport
04 July, 2016Spoilage bacteria grow faster than pathogenic bacteria during the storage and transport of meat.
KION Group acquires Dematic
23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdForklift truck and warehouse equipment supplier the KION Group has announced it will acquire automation and supply chain optimisation supplier Dematic for approximately US$2.1 billion.
Ammeraal Beltech acquires Australian distributor Rydell
23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Rydell Beltech Pty LtdAmmeraal Beltech has announced the acquisition of its longstanding Australian distribution partner, Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co.