Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems, part of the global BITO group – which is headquartered in Meissenheim, Germany – will be exhibiting at IntraLogistex 2016 on stand 125. The logistics and supply chain solutions event takes place on 16-17 March 2016 in the Jaguar Exhibition Hall 2 at the Ricoh …
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Picking storage for an omnichannel world
Edward Hutchison, managing director of Bito Storage Systems, explains how order picking and storage systems are the core of a successful omnichannel retail fulfilment strategy Omnichannel retail is imposing a radical shift in logistics practices. When you drill right down to the core of the …
Jungheinrich raises forecast after buoyant Q2
The Jungheinrich Group has announced impressive sales figures for the second quarter of 2015. Net sales were up 13%, while orders grew by 9%. The Group’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and net income were both 21% higher than in the corresponding period last year. The figures build on …
Hackling’s narrow option
Flexi articulated truck technology has been key to ensuring that John Hackling (Transport) gets the most from its storage cube Based in the Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water, John Hackling (Transport) Ltd has provided a range of road haulage, warehousing and fulfilment facilities since …
Keep an eye on BITO UK’s new HQ
Construction of BITO UK’s new HQ is well under way - and you can keep an eye on its progress via a ‘live cam’ at: http://bito.reachtimelapse.co.uk/newunit/index.php The new HQ - which includes offices, Client Test & Experience Centre and Distribution Warehouse - is being built on a site …
Ireland gets BITO’s full storage solution range
BITO has expanded its sales force into Ireland. From the beginning of January 2015, Belfast-based Stephen Finlay will be representing BITO’s full product range, including their 164 page “Fast Track” product catalogue. Stephan Finlay, who has 25 years’ experience in the storage and materials …
BITO creates more room in Bidvest’s freezer
BITO Storage Solutions has provided Bidvest Logistics with a space efficient push-back racking solution, which also accommodates marshalling to optimise available space in a coldstore. Bidvest Logistics is the leading supplier of logistics and supply chain solutions to the UK hospitality and …
Is automation right for your business?
Producing a sound business case for introducing some form of automation to a warehouse or distribution centre is often perceived as something of a ‘dark art’. Steve Richmond, Jungheinrich’s director of Systems & Projects, examines some of the principal considerations that may dispel some of the …
Fresh Food Focus
Consumer demand for fresh, quality products to be available anytime means that food producers, manufacturers and processors should keep lead times as short as possible, respond to seasonal peaks and provide deliveries on time. PROflow, BITO’s pallet live storage system, provides the ideal solution …
