Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Materials handling equipment

Dimetix Laser Distance Sensors

13 March, 2026

Dimetix Laser Distance Sensors help users determine the exact level of silos at any time, allowing them to optimise raw material stock.


Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorter for corn, peas and green beans

13 March, 2026

Key Technology has introduced its COMPASS Optical Sorter for fresh and frozen corn, peas and green beans.


The F&B manufacturing workforce challenge is about predictability, not volume

10 March, 2026 by Damien Durston, head of people management solutions at OneAdvanced ANZ

For many food and beverage manufacturers, the real difficulty lies in aligning workforce planning with an inherently volatile operating environment.


Swisslog's multi-temperature automation modernises cold storage and logistics

01 March, 2026

Australia's food and beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to manage complex product ranges, strict temperature requirements, and rising operational costs, while maintaining food safety, traceability and production efficiency.


WorkSafe helps take the strain out of manual handling tasks

24 February, 2026

In food manufacturing, certain repetitive tasks can lead to injuries if the risks aren't managed — WorkSafe Vic workshops are designed to help.


MARTOR Australia SECUMAX 370 (Model 370001) safety knife

11 February, 2026

MARTOR Australia introduces the SECUMAX 370, a concealed blade safety knife designed for cutting thick cardboard in warehouse and distribution environments.


ProMinent DULCODOS SAFE-IBC F&B metering and emptying station for intermediate bulk containers

16 January, 2026

The DULCODOS SAFE-IBC F&B from ProMinent has been specially developed for the requirements of the food and beverage industry.


Flexicon PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system

14 January, 2026

Flexicon's PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system is designed to facilitate dust-free manual dumping and the conveying of materials from small bags or sacks.


Rock lobster exporter improves supply chain efficiency

07 November, 2025

Transport technology provider Microlise partners with rock lobster exporter in Western Australia to help enhance safety and efficiency across its supply chain.


Kardex opens office in Sydney

15 October, 2025

Swiss Intralogistics solutions provider Kardex has opened its Australian office in Sydney, with songs played on traditional Swiss Alphorns.


Fine Food recap: success for Australian food logistics business

23 September, 2025

The Fine Food exhibition in Sydney was a resounding success for CoolPac's Olivo insulated containers.


A sweet solution: Swisslog automates confectionery handling for Mondelēz

22 July, 2025

Swisslog has installed a warehouse automation solution for Mondelēz as part of its $130m upgrade in Victoria — initially handling 56,000 pallets with room to expand to up to 62,000.


Key Technology COMPASS Belt-Fed Optical Sorters

16 July, 2025

Key Technology introduces the COMPASS belt-fed optical sorters.


Bonfiglioli to debut new products at Foodtech Packtech

15 July, 2025

Bonfiglioli will introduce four products for warehousing, material handling and automation solutions at FoodTech Packtech and MHL Expo in Auckland from 2–4 September.


Tubular cable conveyor system helps to increase production 70% for almond processor

15 July, 2025

During Almondco's expansion at its processing facility, Flexicon Australia developed an effective transportation and storage solution for high volumes of fragile almonds.


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