Swisslog APeC managing director Steven Xie (centre) will work closely with the Australia and New Zealand leadership team across operations, sales, and engineering. Swisslog is bringing its Australia and New Zealand operations into closer alignment with its Asia Pacific excluding China (APeC) region under a new structure aimed at strengthening access to regional expertise. TheContinue reading “Swisslog aligns ANZ with wider Asia Pacific”
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High-tech foundation…
Performance floors ‘make a difference’ in automated, robotic systems Brayan Jara, New Zealand business manager and senior engineer at Face Consultants, says one critical element is often overlooked. “The floor is frequently not considered early enough when companies plan automated systems, yet it plays a vital role in how that equipment performs,” Jara says. RoboticContinue reading “High-tech foundation…”
SMART HANDLING…
Advanced tech ‘improves warehouse efficiency, control and accuracy’ As warehouse operations become more complex, improving efficiency is no longer just about moving product faster. It increasingly depends on how attachments are engineered to balance speed, energy use, accuracy and long-term durability. According to Felipe Goitre, global product manager, Cascade Corporation, efficiency in material handling isContinue reading “SMART HANDLING…”
Industry momentum…
Warehousing and logistics are no longer support functions quietly sitting behind New Zealand business. They are increasingly shaping how companies operate, scale and compete, influencing everything from production flow to customer delivery performance. Across sectors, pressure is building. Labour constraints, rising throughput demands and tighter service expectations are forcing businesses to rethink how product movesContinue reading “Industry momentum…”
Powering progress…
Electric forklifts built for tomorrow’s operations As rising fuel costs and sustainability expectations reshape the operational landscape, many New Zealand businesses are rethinking how they power their material-handling fleets. Increasingly, electric forklifts are emerging not as a compromise, but for many as a smarter, more capable way forward. Toyota Material Handling, supported nationwide by heavyContinue reading “Powering progress…”
Strategic divide…
Supply chain growth ambitions clash with cost pressures New research from Prological has highlighted a widening disconnect across Australian supply chains, with senior executives focused on positioning their organisations for future growth while middle management remains locked in day-to-day battles over rising costs and economic pressure. The Prological Supply Chain Pulse Check Survey 2026, whichContinue reading “Strategic divide…”
Raised profile… Centra Forklifts’ Flexi articulating forklifts tick ‘premium brand solution’
“We see this as a great addition to Centra’s range for our customers, having visited the Flexi UK factory to see the R&D investment, build quality and care taken to make and support a premium product, we know it will exceed our customers’ expectations,” says Bruce Greenslade, sales and marketing manager at Centra Forklifts. HeContinue reading “Raised profile… Centra Forklifts’ Flexi articulating forklifts tick ‘premium brand solution’”
‘Value’ brand… Jungheinrich launches ‘AntOn by Jungheinrich’ in Asia-Pacific
Jungheinrich has launched its value-focused material handling brand, AntOn by Jungheinrich, across Asia-Pacific, positioning the range for businesses seeking straightforward and cost-effective solutions for everyday operations. According to the company, AntOn by Jungheinrich is designed to deliver reliability supported by German safety standards and testing expertise. Across the region, sustainability programmes and fleet modernisation initiativesContinue reading “‘Value’ brand… Jungheinrich launches ‘AntOn by Jungheinrich’ in Asia-Pacific”
Operational safety…
Dog safety ‘essential for delivery drivers’ Every delivery driver knows the reality that dogs are part of the job. From friendly greeters to territorial protectors, canine encounters are one of the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous risks faced by delivery workers every day. Dog-related incidents remain a leading cause of injury for drivers, often resultingContinue reading “Operational safety…”
Vanderlande’s smart sortation…
Solutions ‘powering the future’ of warehousing in New Zealand Labour constraints, rising land costs and the continued growth of e-commerce are reshaping supply chains across New Zealand. From food and grocery to fashion, general merchandise and industrial distribution, organisations are under pressure to deliver faster, more accurate and more reliable fulfilment. At the same time,Continue reading “Vanderlande’s smart sortation…”
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