Materials handling & storage and supply chain

Fonterra's new dark, robot-controlled warehouse will house 110,000 pallets

03 August, 2016

Fonterra 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 Ltd

Designed 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 Australia

The 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 Ltd

Southern 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

Flexicon 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 Australia

Representatives 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 Ltd

Americold'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 Electric

Schneider 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 Zealand

The 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

A 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, 2016

Spoilage bacteria grow faster than pathogenic bacteria during the storage and transport of meat.


KION Group acquires Dematic

23 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Forklift 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 Ltd

Ammeraal Beltech has announced the acquisition of its longstanding Australian distribution partner, Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co.


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