US group Sammons Enterprises has bought the materials handling division of Finning (UK), which distributes Caterpillar equipment. Dallas-based Sammons is one of the world’s largest privately owned companies with assets in excess of US$30 billion.
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Peri, which produces formwork systems for the construction industry, has brought in a new fleet of lift trucks to handle increased levels of business and the need to lift heavier products.
DHL Global Mail, part of the Deutsche Post World Net, has chosen Four Soft’s 4S iLogistics software to help manage its operations.
A new European standard for warehouse floors is under discussion.
Manhattan Associates has won a major contract with MH Alshaya Co, one of the Middle East’s most well-established retailers.
Casio has released a new range of industrial hand held terminals, the DT-X11 range, designed for transport and logistics, retail and service management applications.
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
Paragon Software Systems is working with Harrods, to streamline the planning and enhance the service of its home delivery operation.
Manhattan Associates has increased its labour management market share to 38.7 per cent,
Motorola is set to buy Symbol Technologies for around £2.1bn.
