Dexion’s ‘revolutionary’ seismic baseplate targets racking failure risk
Storage racking systems are increasingly being installed in regions with high earthquake risk, yet they remain vulnerable to collapse, as seen in recent seismic events. Traditional solutions such as base…
Autonomous scrubber targets compliance and warehouse safety
In an era of tightening health and safety requirements and rising supply chain demands, warehouse cleaning is shifting from a manual task to a measurable operational function. For New Zealand…
Global alignment…
Toyota brings automation businesses together under unified structure Toyota Industries Corporation’s decision to bring its warehouse automation activities together under the Toyota Automated Logistics structure marks a significant development in…
Six-minute charging research draws interest for material handling
Early-stage battery development work is beginning to point toward faster charging options that could have future relevance for material handling and forklift operations. According to updates from Graphene Manufacturing Group,…
Fuel shocks driving concern and action
New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply, with a new pulse survey by MYOB of 230+ SME…
Swisslog aligns ANZ with wider Asia Pacific
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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