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The Irish Magazine for the Materials Handling, Warehousing & Logistics Sectors 5 Volume MMXX Issue 1

4 News

6 Viewpoint: Borders

8 Review: Solutrans

5 9 Buyers’ Guide: Forklifts

17 Connectivity: Timocom

18 Awards: IFOY 2020

22 Case Studies

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Published by: Fleet Publications, D’Alton Street, WHO GETS HANDLING NETWORK? Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland F12 E7P2 Handling Network - the magazine of the Irish Handling & Distribution Industry - is Editor: Jarlath Sweeney – [email protected] produced bi-monthly by specialists in the materials handling sector, with contributions Contributors: Johanna Parsons, Paul White, Howard Knott, by experts on topics of special interest to its readership. Rob Van Dieten Handling Network is distributed on controlled circulation; addressed to key personnel Advertising: Mary Morrissey in Ireland’s top companies and organisations. Recipients include Company Directors, Administration: Denise Owens Purchasing Managers, Warehouse & Logistics Managers, Plant & Production Engineers, Transport Managers, Safety Officers and other relevant personnel. Design & Layout: Crackerjack Design House Areas covered include forklift trucks, warehouse logistics, racking, storage & Contact Details: Telephone: 00353 94 9372826 distribution, commercial vehicles, plant & equipment finance, lifting gear, loading bay Email: [email protected] and conveyor systems...together with information on health and safety issues.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in Handling Network, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of claims made by advertisers, manufacturers or contributors or for opinions expressed. Copyright for all material contained in this magazine remains with the publishers. www.handling-network.com 3 Spring 2020 news I MKT offers a fully Managed Outsourced Supply Chain Solution fully operational in recent months and their product 24hrs per day, 365 days currently we have local companies per year. While we welcome new availing of our solution. We are business, access to our unit is restricted operating out of a custom built unit to MKT personnel with supervised at No. 17 Claremorris Business Park access granted to customers/potential which measures 15,000sq/ft and can customers.” hold up to 3,000 pallets. We can cater MKT’s General Manager, Paul Logistics services provider MKT for all types and sizes of businesses Hickey added that the location of Storage & Distribution, founded in in our unit where we can provide Claremorris in the ‘Heart of the 2008 by Mark Kelly, has expanded document storage, single pallet storage, West’ is another beneficial aspect its portfolio to offer a fully Managed multiple pallet storage, equipment and of the business potential of this new Outsourced Supply Chain Solution machinery storage. We have spared start-up operation. “We see that being from its new base in Claremorris, no expense with regard to the narrow equidistant between Galway and County Mayo. aisle racking system we have installed Sligo with convenient access to the Hailing from nearby Ballyhaunis, and it allows us to alter and adjust motorway network to the east and Mark and his management team have all racking as and when needed. To south, presents a good opportunity for built up a number of years’ experience aid with the management of product/ us and also may attract link-ups with in the sector and have invested heavily stock, we have also custom built our Leinster or Munster based transport and in software and hardware equipment. very own software system that allows logistics providers in providing their “Our Managed Warehouse Solution is for individual customer access to services locally.”

water is connected to the mains supply Gray & Adams and hot water is supplied through a water heater. In this compartment, larders – Ahead there is a separate infrared operated hand-washing basin and stainless steel of the Game cutting tables, along with a winch for lifting game. Meat rails for hanging Stand-alone game larders from trailer carcasses run through from the front and bodybuilder manufacturer Gray to the rear. An insulated bulkhead and & Adams are specifically designed for door separates the compartments and the storage of game in the commercial Dalchonzie and Glenbeich, which are the rear of the larder is refrigerated for game supplying industry, and are big forestry estates in Scotland, our storing the game on meat rails at the suitable for indoor or outdoor use. game larders are positioned inside appropriate temperature. Because in-skin and skinned other buildings; therefore we had Like the Gray & Adams cold store, carcasses must be separated to avoid very clear specifications for a tailored game larders are built using the same contamination within the storage solution to fit our space. five-element panels that are used in area, the larders usually contain two As with the other refrigerated the Gray & Adams trailers which are compartments. These consist of a storage options from Gray & Adams’, designed for the rigours of everyday use preparation area and a chilled storage game larders are very rigorously in harsh environments. area, which can take between 20 and designed to incorporate all relevant Other health and safety features, 30 carcasses. The entrance to the larder health and safety features to comply such as non-slip floors, knee operated leads into the preparation area and a with UK food storage legislation. tap, infrared knife steriliser, insectoc- separate exit door is through the rear Mattias continues; “We have utors and internal lighting systems are of the chilled section. This complies also successfully taken delivery of also included and are designed for ease with health and safety legislation which a game larder to one of our estates of operation, low maintenance and state that hung game cannot be brought in Denmark, which is built to the easy cleaning. back through the preparation area. same specification whilst meeting “Gray & Adams’ customer service The Gray & Adams game larder Scandinavian regulatory requirements, across all three of our game larder is also bespoke-designed to suit and is equally impressive. The flexibility purchases has been exceptional. They individual requirements. Mattias and ease of operation of this product is are responsive, collaborative, open to Schøler Pedersen, Headkeeper at the what makes it such a pleasure to use. feedback and always happy to help us Dalchonzie and Glenbeich Estates in On all of our estates, we require a high solve any issues or challenges we may Perthshire – both locations that have level of quality in order to meet and have with the product. Our relation- Gray & Adams’ game larders – said exceed quality assurance standards, ship is excellent and their aftersales of the product: “We chose to work which this product delivers exception- customer care is second to none – with Gray & Adams because of their ally well for us.” we can’t recommend their product reputation for quality and because they The preparation area includes a sink and service highly enough!,” Mattias build bespoke to our needs. For both with hot and cold-water taps. The cold concluded. 4 www.handling-network.com Spring 2020 news II

MAW Engineering appointed Hiab Sales & Installation Partner “We have worked with Dennisons many times over the years; they are a very professional company and provide a great service and parts offering. Our prospective sales teams will work closely together,” added Mark. MAW Engineering, the recently plus Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan. Ian Mitchell, Hiab Managing established company specialising in the Commenting on the announcement, Director UK & Ireland, added: manufacture and assembly of walking Mark Cuskeran, Managing Director “Dennisons has been providing a floor trailers and vehicle bodies based of MAW Engineering, said: “Hiab fantastic servicing and spare parts in Toome, County Antrim, has been produce excellent products and we are service to our customers in Northern appointed Hiab Sales & Installation delighted to become a Hiab partner. Ireland for the past three years, and Partner. We have a modern 50,000 square foot now we have a sales and installation The agreement complements facility situated across six acres here offering from MAW Engineering to the Hiab Service & Parts provision in Northern Ireland and will have a complement the Dennison Bodyshop delivered by Dennison Bodyshop dedicated demonstration area for the provision. This gives our customers in across the same territory. Under Hiab products.” Northern Ireland and the bordering the terms of the contract, MAW Dennison Bodyshop will continue counties access to a full package of Engineering will be responsible to be Hiab’s service and spare parts Hiab sales, installation, service and for selling and installing the HIAB, representative for its on-road load parts.” MULTILIFT, JONSERED and EFFER handling equipment across the same brands across Northern Ireland counties regions. Combilift nominated in two IFOY Award 2020 categories For the second year in a row Combilift calculated by the control system. is a finalist in the IFOY Awards As the truck drives and steers, the (International Intralogistics and Forklift speed and rotational direction of Truck of the Year Awards) – the most the wheels are controlled inde- prestigious and hotly contested inter- pendently, allowing the truck to national accolades in the materials negotiate tight turns with no tyre handling industry, honouring the best wear. next round when finalists undergo products and solutions introduced in The Combi-CS has been nominated the IFOY audit and innovation check the past year. in the Warehouse Truck Lowlifter by industry experts in mid-February In fact the Monaghan based Category. It is the only pedestrian coun- in Hanover, Germany. 27 journalists company is the only manufacturer to terbalance stacker that will operate in a from leading logistics media from 19 have two of its products nominated for conventional reach truck aisle for space countries (including Ireland’s Jarlath a IFOY 2020 Award.The Combi-CBE4 saving and productive storage and Sweeney (Fleet Transport/Handling is a finalist in the Special Vehicle handling. It features Combilift’s unique, Network/Warehousing Ireland), will Category. This 4000kg capacity electric internationally patented and award also individually test and evaluate the powered, all-wheel drive forklift incor- winning multi-position tiller arm which nominated equipment for qualities such porates compact counterbalance design can be turned to the left or right of the as technology, design, ergonomics, with multidirectional capability for the unit to position the rear drive wheel, safety, marketability, customer benefit versatile handling of mixed sized loads. allowing the operator to remain at the and sustainability. It features the company’s internationally side of the machine rather than at the “Following the nomination of the patented independent electric traction rear as is the case with other pedestrian Combi-PPT powered pallet truck last (EP.2956350) which provides all front stackers. This ensures optimum visibility year, we are delighted that the IFOY and rear drive wheels with 100% of the load and surroundings as well as committee has recognised two of our traction control, therefore negating the guaranteeing maximum safety in areas innovative products as being worthy of need for differential lock on slippery where other personnel or members of finalist status in 2020,” said Combilift surfaces. By inputting the wheel-base the public may be present. CEO & Co-founder Martin McVicar. parameters, the traction commands are The competition will enter its www.handling-network.com 5 Spring 2020 viewpoint

For coastal borders and seaports, Smart Border Management – artificial intelligence and machine learning-based maritime analytics can Transformation from Analog to play a bigger role by taking information from centralised systems like AIS, GIS, Digital Borders by Himanshu Garg etc., and can inform the authorities in A border is something where the changes, sooner or later, enemies will advance about any suspicious vessels/ territorial boundary of a sovereign find a way to enter its borders, and the ships/ boats before they even enter country ends and what begins is a effects can be catastrophic. national waters. bigger responsibility of protecting its So a nation is required to have Third, countries need to have a boundary from any external threat, 360-degree protection to form a smart, strong national cybersecurity system which can be defined in a broad term comprehensive border management in place that can help detect threats as border security. Different countries system that is digital and can cope with and vulnerabilities in the system and have different types of borders, these ever-changing global security suggest ways to overcome them. including land borders, coastal borders scenarios. By adopting the above-mentioned and aerial borders (or airspace). First of all: measures and technologies, nations Securing these different types of They need to secure their maritime can transform their existing analog borders at all times makes border borders, land borders and airspace borders into digital borders, wherein security a challenging task. using different technologies – perimeter every suspicious activity gets detected, This analyst insight will highlight security sensors, radars/sonars, C4ISR recorded and presents a holistic picture the pain points and opportunities in the systems, digital intelligence, predictive of the overall security scenario to smart border management market and analysis tools, etc. – for security from concerned officials for better deci- how the traditional analog borders can any kind of outside intrusions/attacks. sion-making. be transformed into digital borders with They need a strong intelligence Based on the Frost & Sullivan the help of technology. collection mechanism at the borders analysis of the global border protection The dynamics of border security so that information on any upcoming market, the industry is expected change with every country, as every threat can be gathered beforehand and to grow to $168 billion by 2025, country has different types of terrains, a preventive measures can be taken. expanding at a CAGR of 7%. Below are different type of threat perception and Different tools and systems should be the key technology investment opportu- different types of borders. deployed for SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, nities for security companies: The terrain can be anything from and IMIMT. Autonomous UAS (UAV and UGV) – plains, marsh, mountains, deserts, They also need to secure themselves To automatically respond to any threat creeks, riverine, dense forests, deltas, from any kind of airborne attacks Counter UAS Systems – To detect and etc. The more types of terrains a and should have systems to detect neutralize unmanned aerial threats. country has on its borders, the bigger and neutralise not only bigger aerial Remote Weapon Station – To guard the the problem would be to secure its vehicles and missiles but also for UAVs borders, without endangering lives borders. flying on/near their airspace. Software-defined Radios – Threat perception can be anything A strong response mechanism is For robust, futureproof, unhackable from arms and drugs smuggling to needed to respond to any intrusion communication. illegal immigrants, to cross-border events, which can include autonomous Maritime Analytics – To detect and terrorism, to illegal occupation of its UAVs/UGVs/remote weapon stations, catch the suspicious vessels before boundaries by neighbours. to act as a force multiplier and can entering national waters. Types of borders can be anything help ground forces in effectively Predictive Analytics – A strong, from fenced to unfenced borders, to disseminating the threats without centralized and automated Cyber friendly borders or hostile borders. endangering forces that are physically Threat Intelligence (CTI) platform that Every border is different and needs protecting the borders. can detect probable cyberattacks and different, tailor-made solutions to It should have a reliable commu- suggest ways to mitigate them. protect them. nication system (wired and wireless) Integrated C4ISR System – To build “We are living in an era where in place with a strong encryption a system of systems that can take technology is driving everything and mechanism (an overlap of 256-bit information from various subsystems is changing so fast that it has nullified encryption and proprietary algorithms) and show a holistic view of the overall all the traditional wisdom of securing and their exclusive waveforms so security system. borders. Today, hybrid warfare is that nobody can hack into their mis- Every problem brings an possible, wherein cyberattacks, satellite sion-critical communication. opportunity to solve it. These problems attacks, and drone attacks are the Second, they need to secure their of securing different types of borders in reality and terrorist organisations are ports of entry – airports, seaports, land different countries, for different terrains, using them globally. We have seen an ports: and to address different threats present attack on the Saudi Aramco facility, At these ports, they should have a much bigger opportunity for security where using drone-based loitering robust security mechanisms (which companies. ammunition hampered the overall should be fast as well as effective) for Himanshu Garg is Industry Principal global supply chain. If a nation does identity check, immigration, baggage with the Aerospace & Defense Practice not adapt to these technological screening, physical security, etc. for Frost & Sullivan’s MEASA region. 6 www.handling-network.com Best Large Business FOR YOUR 2019 PERFORMANCE. High-performance material fl ow solutions tailored to individual customer needs. 01 456 6626 | [email protected] | www.lindemh.ie Spring 2020 review Materials Handling Equipment on exhibit at Solutrans 2019 – EurExpo, Lyon, France The biennial commercial vehicle and logistics solutions show broke all previous attendance records (+50,000) with visitor numbers up 11% compared to 2017. Jarlath Sweeney was there for Handling Network. The show also gathered 900 exhibitors and brands, an increase of 47%, of which one-third were new or first time exhibitors.

Hiab/Moffett/Kalmar

Hiab, part of the Cargotec group is a leader when it comes to on-road load handling equipment. On display was a selection from its broad range of materials handling equipment including cranes, hoists and forklifts (Moffett). Also exhibited was a trailer tug/shunter from its Kalmar range.

Moffett Manitou both conventional IC and electric powertrain with the ME316/ES414 and truck-mounted forklifts.

Kinglifter This member of the Dutch Telberg Group specialises in truck-mounted Hiab forklifts (TMF). It is part of a parent company that has 2,700 employees and is represented in 12 countries selling products to over 100 countries. Turnover for 2019 was over €945m. The MC TMF operates in tight spaces Rytle and yet has a 2,500 kg lifting capacity. Since its first show outing at the IAA CV Show in Hannover, the Rytle Manitou start-up joint venture between the From Ireland to Russia to Britain to Krone Group and Orbitak AG offers a France, the Manitou show team, head- new mobility concept for city-friendly quartered in France is kept very busy logistics. Innovative cargo bikes called moving from country to country with MOUR, with standardized boxes help its latest materials handling products. to move goods quickly, safely and emission-free – making the last mile - Kalmar Latest examples showcased included green!

8 www.handling-network.com Buyers’ A-Z Guide Forklift 2020

As the Jury member representing Ireland on the International Forklift of the Year An A-Z Listing (IFOY) judging panel, Handling Network Magazine is in a unique position to assess the latest developments in the world of mechanical handling across its of forklift brands many diverse forms from small manual pallet trucks to reach stackers to large mobile cranes. The Handling Network Forklift Buyers’ Guide 2020 provides an available to A-Z of the latest materials handling equipment options available in Ireland and notes the companies appointed to provide the equipment service and support. It buyers in Ireland also provides a snapshot of the current state of the sector and indicates some of the trends we can expect in the coming year.

Year-on-year there is a move towards automated systems, and all OEMs are Compiled by investing in research and development in this area and reducing operational noise and emission levels. The guide is not exhaustive as new products are being Paul White constantly launched featuring ever more sophisticated devices and systems. Nevertheless, it does highlight what options are currently available and aims to 2020help operators make a more informed choice.

Aisle Master from the company. Atlet now operates n Articulated Forklifts under the UniCarriers brand, which covers several marques including TCM Combilift’s warehousing products in the and Nissan Forklifts. form of the pedestrian models and the Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklift Henley Forklift Group enjoyed very buoyant sales in 2019, not Killeen Road, Dublin 10 least in part due to growing demands 1850 947392. www.henley.ie of the e-commerce sector and the consequent need to maximise storage BaumanN - Cavaion n space. Since Combilift incorporated the Sideloaders/Multi- Aisle-Master forklifts into its portfolio directional Trucks around 10 years ago, it is now the world’s largest selling articulated truck Baumann’s award-winning and the only one to be offered with three power options; die- Archimedes outreach system has sel, electric and LPG. New for 2020 is the Aisle-Master 15NE received several commendations for (Narrow Electric) model with 1,500kg capacity. This model has innovation including awards from an in-line drive axle so that it can operate more efficiently in the FLTA (Forklift Truck Association). small aisles, enabling aisle widths to be shrunk to a minimum. Baumann’s electric ELX50 model was It is the smallest articulated narrow aisle truck on the market. also recognised when it was also It also benefits from the patented over-articulated steering shortlisted in the Innovation category system (European Patent Number 3008008) and 850mm wide in 2017. front axle with a co-axial drive motor for superior aisle perfor- Baumann’s “patented Archimedes screw, or worm gear mance. outreach system, enhances equipment that has remained fundamentally unchanged for almost 50 years.” The system is Aisle-Master low in maintenance and simple in design, with a high level of Gallinagh, County Monaghan engineering and durability to ensure greater safety, smoother 047 80400. www.aisle-master.com control and perfectly synchronised outreach for highly accu- rate and efficient load control. The side-loading truck range is Atlet available in diesel, LPG and electric, with lift capacities from 3 n Warehouse Equipment to 45 tonnes. Also, the company can offer bespoke solutions for customer’s needs in materials handling. The products of Atlet AB of Sweden are supported in Ireland by the Henley Forklift Group in Dublin. Suirway Forklifts & Access Atlet continues to develop its range including the Tergo URF Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary swivel reach truck model which was a former winner of the 051 640000. www.suirwayforklifts.com International Forklift of the Year. The Tergo URF is one of a very extensive range of warehouse handling products available www.handling-network.com 9 Bendi and offers power options of LPG, diesel and electric. Dawson n Articulated Forklifts Materials Handling Equipment is the exclusive Cat Lift Trucks agent in Ireland. Bendi claims to have invented the ar- ticulated forklift, which has, of course, Dawson MHE, Orion Business Campus, revolutionised warehouse operations and Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 especially VNA work. Bendi models can 01 5267396. operate to stack in very narrow aisles www.dawsonmhe.com with widths of 1600mm. The four-wheeled articulated counterbalance truck deliv- CESAB ers exceptional performance in a VNA n Forklift Trucks setting. The trucks concept and stability n Warehouse Handling Equipment means that the truck is easy to use both indoors and outdoors. The well regarded Italian CESAB brand is now handled in Ireland by Bendi’s articulated truck concept has been further improved by AWE Forklifts of Rathcoole (Dublin). adding a unique patented twin-motor rear-wheel-drive system. As the sole agent, AWE provides Its product range includes battery-powered VNA and counter- sales service support and rental for balances lift trucks to suit indoor and outdoor operations with this manufacturer of quality handling lift capacity from 1.8 to 2.5 tonnes. equipment. Both companies have a long tradition and experience in the industry with AWE being The Forklift Centre Ltd., Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 founded in 1985, although CESAB is somewhat older being 01 450 8600. www.forkliftcentre.ie founded in Bologna (Italy) in 1942.

BT Forklifts AWE can provide the full range of CESAB models including n Warehouse Equipment powered pallet trucks reach stackers as well as the lift trucks and a comprehensive of attachments to complement the range. The BT Forklifts brand is distribut- Testimony to the brand and the work of AWE is readily avail- ed in Ireland by Toyota Material able by simply reading their client list. The list notes some of the Handling. The well-known name most high profile businesses in operating Ireland and interna- continues to develop and enhance tionally and establishes the AWE Forklift’s credentials. its product offering to operators, with the range extending from the AWE Forklifts Ltd., Greenogue, base pallet truck to the BT Autopilot Rathcoole, County Dublin. driverless trucks and semi-automatic 01 4019919. www.awe.ie forklift units. More standard equip- ment includes the regular walk with Clark and ride-on pallet trucks. n Counterbalance Trucks Also important is the BT range of n Warehouse Equipment products for special application environments such as cold stores and intrinsically safe equipment for explosive risk areas. The EPXi series of electric four-wheel One reason for the popularity of the BT Forklifts is the brand’s counterbalance forklifts launched strong support through its dealer network offering support in 2019, and available in capac- services nationwide. ities from 2.0 to 3.2 tonnes have proven themselves in applications Toyota Material Handling Ireland Killeen Road, Dublin 12 that were once an exclusively 01 4190200. www.toyota-forklifts.ie combustion engine domain. Clark is also introducing weather pro- CAT Lift Trucks tection cab variants for the EPXi n Counterbalance Trucks series that can be retrofitted. The n Warehouse Equipment launch of the EPXi series and the Go Green - Go Clark campaign Caterpillar is arguably the most recognisable are the prelude to further product manufacturing name in the goods innovations in the field of Clark electric forklifts. handling and equipment manufac- turing business. While the CAT name For the warehouse, Clark’s WPio12 electric hand pallet truck is best known for enormous earth- with lithium-ion battery is expected to set new standards in the moving and mining equipment, its segment. Also, the new SRX14/16 reach truck has capacities lift truck division is equally creative ranging from 1.4 to 1.6 tonnes and lifting heights of up to 10.5 when it comes to the design and metres, while the new C80D900 diesel forklift is an 8-tonne innovation of drive systems, which vehicle with a 900 mm centre of gravity and is perfect for has been honoued with a Red Dot intensive outdoor use. Award. Peter Keogh Forklift Maintenance, The brand offers all manner of indoor and outdoor handling Unit 4 Rosemount Business Park, equipment systems. The equipment systems can cater to all Dublin 15. 01 8853940. operators’ needs from the smallest to the most demanding [email protected]

10 www.handling-network.com Combilift diesel and LPG, greatly enhancing the operator’s environment n Multi-Directional Forklifts in this highly competitive market segment. The new GX Plus will n Sideloaders join over 500 product models available from Doosan. n straddle Carriers Castle Mechanical Handling, Combilift continues to add to Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15. its ever-expanding range and 01 8694711. www.castlemh.ie reached a milestone last year with the delivery of its 15,000th unit E-P Forklift to the UK. International sales will n Counterbalance Trucks reach a total of 50,000 in early n Warehouse Equipment 2020. The company launched the Container Slip Sheet – the Combi-CSS for mechanised loading of containers. It has a Handling equipment manufactur- capacity of 30,000kg and allows a full load of product to be er E-P Forklifts is gaining a higher prepared and loaded onto a 20’ container in just three minutes profile in the industry. Though (and six for a 40’ container). The company also added to its a relative newcomer to the Irish range of electric models and launched the C8000ET – an market the company’s products 8,000kg capacity electric-powered multidirectional forklift. are performing well and winning Also new was the compact counterbalance design multidi- new followers. AWE of Rath- rectional Combi-CBE4 - a 4000kg capacity electric all-wheel coole, Dublin is the main dealer drive forklift. It features the company’s internationally patented for sales and support of all E-P independent electric traction (EP.2956350) which provides front Forklift models, diesel, gas and electric. AWE also supplies the and rear drive wheels with 100% traction control, negating the full range of E-P warehouse equipment including pallet trucks need for a differential lock on slippery surfaces. and stackers. All equipment is fully supported by the company’s App for Android and IOS. Combilift, Gallinagh, County Monaghan 047 80501. www.combilift.com AWE Forklifts Ltd., Greenogue, Rathcoole, County Dublin 01 4019919. www.awe.ie Crown n Counterbalance Forklifts Flexi n Warehouse Equipment n Articulated Forklifts

Crown continues to develop ideas A specialist in the field of narrow aisle and generates interesting inno- equipment, Flexi continues to achieve success vations. Its new ESR 1000 Series with its Flexi AC Nano walk-with VNA reach truck continues that trend. truck. The new pedestrian electric Nano, The ESR 1000 comes with a lift boosts the model range and is a truck capacity of up to 2 tonnes to a which Flexi claims “is a low-cost alterna- height of 13 metres. The ESR Series tive in the warehouse and retail logistics follows with other innovations sectors.” such as the QuickPick Remote (QPR) picking system - a previ- ous overall winner of the prestigious International Forklift of Flexi products are designed to meet the the Year (IFOY) award. QPR has since been extended to cover needs of companies for which saving more applications including tow tractors. Crown consistently costly space is important. The Flexi appears among the top nominees for IFOY, with the WAV 60 range offers lift heights to 14 metres model highly commended by the Jury. and includes indoor and outdoor models with the ability to operate in very narrow aisles of 1.6 metres. Flexi claims that its The WAV 60 is an easy to operate ride-on order picker and articulated units provide a more cost-effective alternative to utility platform, which can reach heights of up to 5 metres and a standard warehouse forklift, and no doubt the latest VNAs, travel up to 8 kp/h. It suits a variety of applications across a the Flexi ACiON (lead-acid) and the Flexi LiTHiON (li-ion) wide range of sectors not solely product handling. units launched at the 2019 IMHX, will generate a great deal of interest with customers. Castle Mechanical Handling, Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15. Dawson MHE, Orion Business Campus, 01 8694711. www.castlemh.ie Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. 0800 1699789. [email protected] Doosan n Counterbalance Trucks Hangcha n reach Trucks n Warehouse Equipment With a history stretching back to 1896, Doosan claims to be Korea’s largest The sales tag machinery manufacturer - which itself line from Hang- is quite a statement. However, there is cha sums up everything any operator little doubt that becoming the largest needs in forklifts or mechanical han- manufacturer can only be achieved dling equipment - ‘simple, safe, smart.’ by producing an impressive and reli- Hangcha produces a full range of able range of products, such as their counterbalance, reach and pallet trucks and all products have new GX Plus series. a sturdy purposeful appearance. The new 2.0 to 3.0-tonne GX Plus range offers variants in www.handling-network.com 11 As with many Chinese brands and the companies that produce and solutions in the materials han- them, Hangcha has been manufacturing products for decades, dling market through sales, service, it’s just that we are unfamiliar with them. However, in the short term hire, parts and training Far-East and Australasian markets the name is commonplace systems. and well regarded. In 2016, Hangcha opened a new dealer and customer experience centre in Spain as its expansion into One of the key products for Briggs Europe continues. Equipment Ireland is the Hyster brand. With innovation at the core of its business, Hyster products range from pallet trucks Atlas Mechanical Services, Balbriggan, County Dublin. and warehouse reach stackers to the largest container handlers 01 8417200. [email protected] and command respect for their durability and ease of use. Besides, the company’s focus on reducing running costs has Heli delivered significant savings for operators. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment Briggs Equipment Ireland also offers a range of Powered Access equipment making it a one-stop-shop for materials Heli is stated to be the largest handling needs. forklift producer in China and ranks amongst the top ten in the world. It Briggs Equipment, manufactures units with lift capac- Unit 1 Crosslands Ind Est, Ballymount Road, Dublin 12. ities from 1 to 46 tonnes, and the 01 5138800. info@briggs equipment.ie company appears to go from strength to strength. This year we are expecting to see the latest models and innovations from Hyundai Heli revealed last year becoming more widespread. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment In Ireland, the agent for Heli is Trifik Forklifts of Clane, Coun- ty Kildare. The company was established in 1988 and fully As a giant of Korean industrial understands the Irish market and Irish customer’s needs. Trifik production that has long since has offices in Clane, Killybegs (Donegal), and Tuam (Galway). earned a deserved reputation for Trifik can supply, service and deliver training for the full range quality and reliability. Hyundai can of Heli products including power pallets and reach trucks with offer the full range of Forklift trucks a variety of payloads and specifications. in diesel, gas and electric. Hyun- dai’s expertise ranges from small Trifik Forklifts, Clane Business Park, County Kildare. pallet trucks to passenger cars to giant cranes, and some of the 045 982585. www.trifik.ie world’s largest excavators and construction equipment.

Hubtex Describing a recent model, the compact 160D-9L. Hyundai n Multi-Directional Trucks stated: “the new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and n Heavy Duty Reach Trucks 180D-9 and offers an increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.” At this stage, almost German manufacturer Hubtex is a anything the company produces becomes a leader in its market well-regarded expert in the design and segment, and the new 160D-9L will surely continue this trend. production of heavy-duty special ap- plication lift trucks for the handling of Master Lift Ltd., Greenogue Business Park, awkward and/or bulky loads. Often it Rathcoole, County Dublin. is the working environment that creates 01 4580190. special demands rather than the load www.masterlift.ie to be transported. JCB However, the company is possibly best known for its electric n Handling Equipment drive multidirectional side-loader. The side-loaders have a carrying capacity ranging from 1.5 to an incredible 50 tonnes The JCB name is one that and are a familiar feature with cable and drum transporters needs no introduction. and those using oversized pallets and long loads. The latest Despite fierce competition MaxX model is shortlisted for the Warehouse Truck Award in offered by well-performing competitors this year’s IFOY Test series. from around the globe, JCB remains the go-to name for many operators, Briggs Equipment, Unit 1 Crosslands Ind Est, especially operators needing a truck or telehandler with off- Ballymount Road, Dublin 12. road or rough terrain capabilities. Now JCB has also moved 01 5138800. info@briggs equipment. like other manufacturers to embrace electric power with its Teletruk range. The range opens up new possibilities for the Hyster brand, especially for indoor and sensitive work zones. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment In its simplest form, JCB applies the vast knowledge and n Container Handling experience from decades manufacturing the legendary JCB construction range and applies it to the lift truck sector. This Briggs Equipment Ireland is now the main offers an exceptional degree of robust durability and ease of agent for the highly regarded Hyster brand of lift-trucks. It has operation to the range. a well-deserved reputation for providing quality products Master Lift Ltd., Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, County Dublin. 01 4580190. www.masterlift.ie 12 www.handling-network.com Jungheinrich manship,” said Lancer’s Gavin Moran. Lancer is also happy n Counterbalance Trucks to provide bespoke equipment solutions for clients that have n Warehouse Equipment specific applications and includes producing own brand trucks for companies. From the same stable as the 2019 IFOY Award-winning ETV216i In a major step for the company, Lancer will later this year reach truck, Jungheinrich’s new launch its own Li-ion electric pallet truck with a 1.4 tonne lift ca- ERC 216zi is said to be the world’s pacity. Gavin sees great potential for an Irish made lightweight first li-ion stacker truck. The fully all-purpose unit, with exchangeable batteries perfectly suited to integrated lithium-ion battery many applications and especially for the distribution sector. enables an entirely new and revolutionary truck design. This results in an ultra-compact and extremely manoeuvrable pallet Lancer Equipment, Rocks Road, Kingscourt, County Cavan. stacker that gives much better throughput performance even in 01 4433200. www.lancerequipment.com narrow warehouse surroundings. The new design also provides a fixed platform that protects the driver on three sides and Linde boosts productivity thanks to perfect ergonomics and comfort. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment The ERC 216zi ‘s integrated lithium-ion battery enables a new truck geometry with optimum weight distribution, giving the Linde’s policy of continuous product vehicle much more freedom of movement. And despite its development results in a flow of contin- ultra-compact dimensions - about 17 cm more compact than uously improved products - like the new a comparable truck with a fixed platform - this unique stacker VNA K Series. The new K series trucks truck offers improved operational stability, residual capacity impress customers with lifting heights of and driving characteristics. up to 18 metres and improved ergonomics, while simultaneously offering significantly Jungheinrich Lift Truck Ltd., enhanced performance and safety – not Maynooth Business Campus, County Kildare. least thanks to the innovative “Dynamic 01 6517100. www.jungheinrich.ie Reach Control” system, which effectively compensates for pendulum movements of the mast. Kalmar n Counterbalance Trucks Linde MH is also to the forefront in developing important in- n Port Handling Equipment novations which have a major benefit for warehousing opera- tions, for example, the ‘Linde Truck Spot’ which projects a 1.25 Kalmar is a member of the Cargotec m forklift symbol on to the floor to warn pedestrians and other Group and is better known for its heavi- drivers of an approaching truck. Linde MH has a well-prov- er container handling units and tug-mas- en product line-up and its work in applying automation to its ters which are a familiar sight at ro/ro products will quicken the pace leading to a dramatic change in terminals, ports and the larger transport the warehousing and logistics sectors. Linde’s latest launch of facilities around the globe. The company a fuel-cell-powered forklift will also ensure Linde MH remain has recently won a significant contract to leaders in the field. supply heavy lift equipment to Belfast Port. Linde Mechanical Handling (Irl) Ltd., This experience and know-how ensures the brand’s forklift mod- Unit 22 Greenhills Ind Est, Dublin 12. els can certainly move equipment, with the bigger units having 01 4566626. www.linde-mh.ie lifting capacities above 70 tonnes, making the Kalmar name is a favourite with heavier industries such as steel production and Liftrite machinery handling. n Warehouse Equipment

However, Kalmar also produces smaller units, including the lat- Liftrite offers a complete range est unit EGC 50-90 electric forklift with a 5-9 tonne lift capacity. of handling equipment to suit all manner of work environments, not Master Lift Ltd., Greenogue Business Park, just warehousing. With ever-increasing Rathcoole, County Dublin. 01 4580190. www.masterlift.ie importance placed on the elimination of manual lifting in the workplace. Liftrite Lancer Equipment will have a solution that can help and n Pallet Trucks protect companies while at the same time deliver increased efficiency in operations. Lancer Equipment is a manufacturer of mechanical pallet trucks based in The company’s products are known for Kingscourt, County Cavan. The com- particular build quality as is its range of add-on and innovative pany is 100% Irish owned and Lancer handling solutions and bespoke accessories. Some examples competes (and wins) on the quality of include liquid and cable drum handling with fully rotating arm its products. The quality built trucks extensions. Liftrite has become synonymous with designing have made Lancer the biggest selling custom-built solutions for specialist industries such as pharma- manual pallet truck brand in Ireland. Lancer’s impressive range ceuticals, food and beverage, and component industries. of trucks and stackers are shipped primarily around Ireland with a small number destined for export, this being an area it Liftrite Ltd., Maynooth, County Kildare. 01 6016906 intends to expand on. Munster Forklift, Cork. 021 4344144 “We specialise in manual handling products and have a www.liftrite.ie/index.asp strong emphasis on quality in our components and work- www.handling-network.com 13 Master Mover businesses housed in historic buildings which are not allowed n Warehouse Handling to extend or modify the premises. The company can also supply a full range of attachments to deliver bespoke lifting solutions Increasingly common in today’s for its clients. workplace are adapted pulling devices for handling transport equipment such as Master Lift Ltd., Greenogue Business Park, roll-cages and the wide variety of trollies Rathcoole, County Dublin. that are replacing standard pallets. Mas- 01 4580190. www.masterlift.ie termover offers many mechanical solu- tions that cater to this growing need. Manitou n Counterbalance Trucks Available through its agent in Ireland, n rough Terrain Trucks AWE Forklifts of Rathcoole, the Master- n truck Mounted Forklifts mover range can handle wheeled loads including trailers from n Articulated Forklifts 50kg to 120,000kg. There is no doubt that this type of device will become the standard throughout Irish workplaces. As one of the best-known names at the heavier end of the materials AWE Forklifts Ltd., Greenogue, Rathcoole, County Dublin. handling industry. The Manitou 01 4019919. www.awe.ie brand is synonymous with tough working trucks for difficult on and off-road locations. The MLA Magaziner 633 Articulated Telehandler is proving popular and fits right n Warehouse Equipment into the off-road segment and appealing especially to those in the Agri sector. Nevertheless, the 633 has also found favour Hamburg based Magaziner across the construction and other industries that need a unit Lager-und Fördertechnik GmbH built for the heavier lift on rough terrain. The name denotes manages to hold onto the reach height quality and Manitou has become the brand of choice for title with the EK20HL model which can those who require a tough durable machine to work in remote lift 800kg to heights of up 19 metres, and locations. is just one element of what is set to be an exciting year for the German brand with The French company also produces a wide range of ‘lighter’ other product developments. models, and one of these receiving a lot of attention is the ER16 electric reach truck. With a rated capacity of 1.6t and a Magaziner is arguably one of the most innovative companies reach of 8 metres, the ER16 is one of four new models recently and listed among these innovations is its ‘Active Tilting Adjust- launched. These models add to the units that remain a favour- ment’ to counteract lift mast excitation thereby increasing the ite with businesses in regular operations and is particularly the comfort and productivity of the VNA truck. Another is Maga- case with Manitou’s well-regarded truck mounted models. ziner’s Active Tilting Adjustment which allows the mast tilt to be altered to suit varying operating conditions. Murphy Machinery (Kilkenny) Ltd., Dublin Road, County Kilkenny. In addition, Magaziner’s new mapping software will determine 056 772190. the best route to take from point A to point B and will prompt www.murphymachinery.ie the driver accordingly. The company can already deliver a fully automated system to certain specific operations where such Mitsubishi Unicarriers working modes are required and the location is suitable to n Unicarriers accommodate such operations. Further innovations on the way n Counterbalance Trucks include an advanced Li-ion charging system that will fully n Warehouse Equipment re-charge in one hour giving a 10/12 hour working time. Also included is a break time 15-minute quick charge of up to 80%. The Mitsubishi brand is respected across all the products it manufactures not least its Davcon, Orion Business Campus, Dublin 15. mechanical handling range. The compa- 01 8665620. www.davcon.ie ny is a winner of a Red Dot Design for its Edia trucks, and the latest models within Mariotti that range are the FB14-20 ANT three and n Lift-trucks four-wheel electric trucks which are indeed impressive. Special truck producer V. Mariot- ti lays claim to the interesting title In addition to the lift capacity of 1400 - 2000 Kgs, the FB14-20 of smallest forklift in the world. ANT units offer Mitsubishi’s unique Sensitive Drive System (SDS) The Mariotti Mini Range comes and the Intelligent Curve Control (ICC) these features bring with a length of only 1095mm and enhanced levels of safety to the workplace which is always a is designed to meet the needs of good thing. The Japanese company has always been a leader operators who are greatly restricted in the application of technology and we can expect some fur- by available space. ther development in the sphere of automated systems soon.

Although Mariotti makes large Henley Forklift Group Ltd., Killeen Road, Dublin 12. trucks as well, the production of handling equipment for con- 01 6209200. www.henley.ie fined space operations is its niche. The units are popular with

14 www.handling-network.com Moffett be a carryover from the perceptions of the car brand, it also n truck Mounted Forklifts means that a Nissan forklift does not fail to deliver on reliability - and importantly on residual values. The Moffett name was originally synonymous with truck-mounted Again the brand has a full range available in diesel, electric forklifts (TMF) and that remains and LPG with lift capacities to suit most demands and working the case today. However the com- environments. Under the Unicarriers name, the TX3 3-wheeled pany’s product range has grown unit is nominated in the Warehouse Truck category for the since that time, and during 2018 IFOY 2019. the range was further enhanced with the launch of the next gener- Nissan Ireland Forklift, ation medium to heavy-duty M5 Park West Business Park, Dublin 12 NX series, sporting a range of 01 4091100. www.nissan.ie new and improved features for operators in a number of areas from enhanced styling to upgrades in the areas of safety and Palfinger comfort. The M5 NX with its 2.5t lift capacity and proven ability n truck Mounted Cranes over rough terrain will ensure it continues to be a favourite with n truck Mounted Forklifts a wide variety of businesses. The Austrian crane company, The latest addition to the Moffett range is Moffett’s E-Series which has its Irish HQ in Tulla- which is the world’s first truck-mounted electric forklift. The list more, operates a programme of advantages for operators have in some way yet to be fully of continuous product develop- realised. The Moffett E-Series with its near-silent and emis- ment, so it’s difficult to select just sion-free operation will set the standard for the future in this one aspect of its business. sector with deliveries to indoor and outdoor areas and night time and residential operations. Palfinger is expanding its prod- uct portfolio to include another Hiab Ireland, Dundalk, County Louth. TEC-series model - the new PK 042 9353500. 135.002 TEC 7. This new crane can be equipped with three dif- www.hiab.com ferent fly jibs and features a range of sensor technology, which allows it to achieve lift capacities comparable to cranes one or Mora two classes higher. n Counterbalance Trucks Besides, Palfinger’s range of highly flexible compact cranes With over 45 years’ experience is increasing in popularity which are designed to be easily in lift truck production, the attached to mobile transport units such as pick-up trucks and Italian heavy truck specialist vans. For many operators in Ireland, Palfinger is the go-to Mora Spa has earned a highly brand and is well placed to remain in this dominant position. respected name in the me- chanical handling business. Palfinger Ireland Ltd., Tullamore, County Offaly. The company recently launched a new model of its popular 057 93352525. www.palfinger.ie EP range the EP160RA. The EP160RA boasts a lift capacity of 16000 kgs at 600 mm, and in keeping with other EP, models Still can lift to a maximum height of 4 metres. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment The 160RA will further enhance the company’s range which includes models like the EP120RC with its lift capacity of 12 to 15 Still’s extensive product range cov- tonnes and its closed working height of 220 cm. This makes the ers forklifts, warehouse stackers, EP120 ideal for working inside containers. pallet trucks and tow-tugs. The models are offered in a variety of Mora’s main dealer in Ireland - W. Hall of Newtonabbey has power options including diesel, over four decades in the business, offering its full support for its LPG and electric, and are avail- full range of electric, diesel and LPG powered trucks. able with the latest onboard tech- nology. Still views the application W. Hall Ltd., Newtonabbey, County Antrim. of technology as a means to generate efficiencies as a primary 028 9084144. www.whall.co.uk way forward for all operators. This is becoming increasingly apparent across its model line-up, and as always with this Nissan Forklift manufactures product quality is inherent in the brand. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment In the 2019 IFOY event, the Still LTX 50 LiftRunner tugger train won the AGV & Intralogistics Robot category. The Jury cited While now a member of the automated driving, loading and unloading as being highly Unicarriers Group, the brand will cost-effective features as key factors in their decision. continue to be marketed sepa- rately. With Nissan MH equip- Total Materials Handling, ment, it is very much a case of C2, Furry Park, Swords Road, “it’s a Nissan so you know what Santry, Dublin 9 you are getting”. While this might 01 8304021. [email protected]

www.handling-network.com 15 Tailift Toyota continues to invest in new innovative technologies, n Counterbalance Trucks which aim to reduce operating costs, increase efficiencies and n Warehouse Equipment promote safe operations. As would be expected Toyota is a leading light in the development of automated systems for the In keeping with so many com- warehousing and handling industries. We can expect these panies from the east, Tailift has systems to develop quickly as there are significant benefits for a long manufacturing tradition the company right across its other automotive divisions. combined with a great deal of technical and commercial experi- Toyota Materials Handling Ireland, ence of lift truck production. Killeen Road, Dublin 12. 01 4190200. The company’s latest launch to www.toyota-forklifts.ie market is the new Z-Series of IC Trucks with capacities from 1.8 to Weidemann 3.5 tonne. The truck is a com- n Wheel Loaders pletely new design offering innovations in five areas of perfor- n telescopic Handlers mance, comfort, after-sales, safety and cost of ownership. With these factors combined. Tailift believes the new Z Series lift truck Weidemann launched a new can deliver impressive value for money for the operator. version of its 5080T wheel loader late last year. The already popular BK Forklifts (Ireland), model should prove even more Dundalk, County Louth. popular with its target audience, 042 9329211. as it is now rated at 122 hp. The www.bkforklifts.com 5080T appears well suited to the Irish market and operating condi- TCM tions, although the same could be n Counterbalance Trucks said of all the company’s range of n Warehouse Equipment telehandlers and loaders.

TCM was the first company to This, of course, includes Weide- manufacture forklift trucks in mann’s biggest model to date - the Japan in 1949. In Ireland, The new 9080 with a 156hp four-cylinder diesel, which greatly im- Forklift Centre has been the Irish pressed the crowds when the model was launched at the 2017 distributor for the brand since Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany. 2006. The TCM Lift Trucks range can offer operators diesel, elec- Weidemann Ireland, tric and LPG models. Importantly Ballymena, County Antrim. counterbalance trucks with ca- 0282 1758261. pacities from 1.5 to 43 tonnes are www.weidemannireland.com provided. Also, TCM can provide a wide range of warehouse equipment including reach trucks, order pickers and powered Yale pallet trucks. n Counterbalance Trucks n Warehouse Equipment TCM’s EO Order Picker was nominated for the 2018 Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) award for ergonomics. The Yale name dates back to the origins of powered The Forklift Centre, materials handling. It is Lower Ballymount Road, Dublin 12 fair to say the company’s 01 450 8400. facility in Craigavon (NI) is www.forkliftcentre.ie a testament to the quality of the product. This quality has Toyota helped to ensure the Yale n Counterbalance Trucks name has grown in stature n Warehouse Equipment over that time. The company has a solid offering in its In Ireland, the Toyota brand range of counterbalance and powered pallet trucks. Counter- name will always be a pole top- balance models are available with three or four wheels and per in the reliability stakes, and with a wide range of lift capacities. Equally the pallet trucks always popular with businesses. range from hand trucks to ride-on stackers with up to 3t capac- Toyota is a marque that has ity. received numerous nominations for the IFOY, and the models have Forklift Services & Handling Equipment Ltd., always performed well in the Little Island, Cork. annual test series where they are 1890 435500. measured against their peers. www.forkliftservices.ie

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Real time visibility in the supply chain Real time visibility in the supply chain is offered with Timocom’s tracking smart app and smart API to connect logistics operations, prioritise the supply chain and allow for more profitable processes in the road transport industry.

We all know and use location based time period for unloading at the information on the ETA alone adds services, in fact we use them more loading dock. The process is partially significant value that customers really every day – when checking the automated and requires minimal effort appreciate. The recipients of the goods, location of a parcel, navigating to a from employees, as the large majority whether commercial or industrial, can new destination or when searching of the data is generated by the system adjust their processes and resources for local services on our smartphones. which then proactively informs partici- precisely to match the arrival time, Unlike private applications, which pants. More effective loading processes for further optimisation. When it basically always use the principle and shorter wait times mean less stress comes to critical goods or incorrect ‘transmitter and destination’, real and more profit. Route planning can deliveries, drivers can be found within time tracking in the supply chain is also be significantly optimised with the logistics process and contacted in a good deal more complex. After all, help from tracking data: traffic jams order to implement ad-hoc solutions. the supply chain involves multiple or inner-city events can be avoided, Not only that, they are able to better distributors, freight forwarders and the shortest or most promising route calculate their driving hours and drivers. A chain, in some cases very planned and the best driver and vehicle therefore create a better work-life long, consisting of different elements for each stage of the journey selected. balance.

and parties, often using different In addition, freight forwarders can Real time tracking in technology and yet always strongly avoid empty runs and adjust their fleet a single system dependent on one another. In order management to best suit the order to ensure that this supply chain is situation, which saves costs and admin- With help from the Smart Logistics transparent for all participants and to istrative effort, but also reduces CO2 System, all this is possible without achieve maximum synergy, TIMOCOM emissions. any change to providers or software;-

has developed the tracking smart app TIMOCOM’s network connects all Reduce costs with modern and smart API. participants within a single system. supply chain management Advantages for the Together with their partners, the logistics industry Every company measures its IT company from Erkrath collects, success primarily based on efficiency connects and integrates all relevant The TIMOCOM tracking smart app and profit. This is where the smart customer and service provider data. can be used to view the positional data API tracking comes into play: reduce More than 43,000 companies are of a vehicle at any time – provided the personnel costs and error rates on already a part of the system, which freight forwarder or transport provider the one hand while increasing the generates up to 750,000 international has granted tracking permission. The efficiency of road transport on the freight and vehicle space offers every tracking smart API allows to further other, thanks to partially automated day. TIMOCOM is one of the leading process the vehicle tracking data within route and freight calculations. Not European providers of Smart Logistics the operator’s own logistics software – only that, together with the TIMOCOM applications, allowing customers to in the future, this will also work with routes and costs smart app, budget optimise their processes, make efficient geofencing. This enables monitoring planning becomes more precise, and use of vehicle space and personnel, of the transport status, for example, can therefore be arranged to maximise and quickly and easily network with calculating the estimated time of arrival profit. The Smart Logistics System also other participating companies. of the vehicle at loading and unloading raises customer service to a new level. BMJ-May19-Combilift.qxp_Layoutpoints and booking the appropriate1 25/04/2019 15:42 Page 1Providing transparent and precise

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Nominations announced for IFOY AWARDs 2020

Sixteen intralogistics providers have been nominated for trade journalists from leading logistics media in 19 countries, the final round of assessments for the IFOY AWARD 2020 including Jarlath Sweeney, (Fleet Transport/Handling Network/ (International Intralogistics & Forklift Truck of the Year). Warehousing Ireland) representing Ireland. The shortlisted candidates will take part in the group test “A golden rule of the IFOY test series is that the finalists days undertaken by an expert jury next month in Hannover, in their respective categories are not compared with each Germany and for the first time in the newly established other, but with their competitors on the market. Only those IFOY TEST CAMP decision-makers in intralogistics are nominees who outperform their direct competitors in terms participating. of innovation have a chance to reach the highest podium In this, the eighth running of the world-renowned position,” explained Anita Würmser, Chairperson of the IFOY award programme, the jury will scrutinise 17 products and Jury. solutions from 16 manufacturers selected from an original The trophies will be awarded in seven categories during field of 32 companies, to compete for the best intralogis- the IFOY 2020 AWARDs Gala Banquet on 20 April at the tics products and solutions of the year. The early days of the Hannover Messe 2020. competition focused solely on forklifts but more recently the IFOY Awards programme has expanded significantly to include all that happens within the logistics sector in and Nominations/Categories around the warehouse or distribution centre. Starting with Counter Balanced Truck: warehouse trucks and custom-made products for the most Hyster, Still diverse material flow tasks, through robots, drones and software to reach stackers, well-known brand names are in the final round. They include Bosch Rexroth, Crown, Easy Mile, Geek+, Hyster, Jungheinrich, ProGlove, Raymond, Sany Europe, Still and Toyota Material Handling as well as the start-ups cellumation, doks. innovation, ForkOn and Wiferion. The Combi-CBE4 from Combilift is nominated in the Special Vehicles category. Its four-tonne electric forklift truck with all-wheel drive combines multi-directionality and a compact design, while the CombiCS Combilift is among the selection for Warehouse Truck lowlifter class. This pedestrian operated truck has been developed for pallet transport in very confined spaces. Thanks to a special tiller arm and a compact design, the vehicle, which is only 1.05 metres long, ensures safe operation and good visibility for the operator. In the Counter Balanced Truck segment, the Hyster Hybrid All finalists go through to the IFOY 2020 Audit at the Reach Stacker SRSC45H9 with a lithium-ion battery is among international IFOY 2020 TEST DAYS from February 6 to 13 at the chosen few. It was initially designed to take advantage of the exhibition grounds of the Hannover Messe. In the IFOY the shape of the energy storage system, offering benefits such Test, experts measure the key figures of each contender’s as a low centre of gravity and more space in the cab. products in a standardised procedure. In the IFOY Innovation Check, scientists assess the innovative value of the nominated products and solutions. The Innovation Check is carried out by specialists from the Dortmund Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), the Chair of Technical Logistics at the University of Dresden and the Chair of Materials Handling, Material Flow and Logistics (fml) at the Technical University of Munich. Towards the end of the IFOY TEST DAYS, jurors from all over Europe, Australia, Brazil and Russia will travel to Lower Saxony to inspect the nominated products and test them. Among other things, the judges will assess the innovative value, technology, design, ergonomics and handling, safety, marketability and customer benefit as well as economic efficiency and sustainability. The jury consists of 27 renowned 18 www.handling-network.com 18 www.handling-network.com Spring 2020 cover story

The second nomination goes to Still’s new flagship from the RX 60-25/35 series for loads up to 3.5 tonnes. During development, the manufacturer paid attention to the use of energy-efficient technologies as well as high performance.

Special Vehicle: Combilift, Sany Europe

this category with the ERC 216zi. As the first Jungheinrich battery-powered highlifter truck with a fully integrated lithium-ion battery, the new, compact truck design ensures high performance and maximum operating convenience according to the manufacturer.

Warehouse Truck lowlifter: Combilift, The Combi-CBE4 from Combilift is its 4-tonne electric Raymond, Toyota Material Handling forklift truck with all-wheel drive that combines multi-direc- tionality and a compact design.

The jury chose three products in this class. With the CombiCS, Combilift’s pedestrian operated truck has been developed for pallet transport in very confined spaces. Thanks Sany Europe is also in the final round. The German to a special tiller arm and a compact design, the vehicle, company enters the fray with the SRSC45H9A Hybrid Reach which is only 1.05 metres long, ensures safer operation and Stacker. Users can save costs with this reach stacker for good visibility for the operator. containers. This is due to the energy recuperation, an efficient transmission and a weight reduction compared to the previous model.

Warehouse Truck highlifter: Crown, Jungheinrich American manufactur- er Crown has reached this stage with the ESR 1000. Compared to the previous model, the Xpress Lower technology doubles the lowering speed and the The Raymond Corporation from America which has new Gena operating system strong Toyota links, enters the race with the Courier 3030. offers performance-enhanc- The automated forklift truck can take over transports between ing assistance systems and production and warehouse. The developers integrated a vision intuitive operation. technology that scans the environment 360 degrees around Jungheinrich has the the industrial truck and brings it to a standstill if a person or second nomination in object blocks the way.

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The third nomination is the new Toyota BT Levio LWI160 low-lift pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling. The pedestrian operated truck marks the beginning of a new era in design and con- struction. Developed around the modular Toyota battery system with Lithium-Ion technology, the LWI160 is particular- ly light, space-saving and energy efficient. Battery system and for autonomous vehicles in intralogistics and production device merge into environments which use a laser to automatically map the one unit, eliminating environment and determine the position and orientation of the the need for a con- vehicle. According to the manufacturer, the software enables ventional battery the fastest and easiest commissioning: mapping with just one room. click, immediate localization and automatic map update.

AGV/Robot: EasyMile, Geek+

The Munich-based manufacturer ProGlove, which also French manufacturer EasyMile is shortlisted here with its participated in the competition last year, is entering the race TractEasy, a highly automated tugger for use both indoors and with the ProGlove Cloud. The cloud helps companies map outdoors. It enables the automation of logistics flows and is a digital twin of their processes to better manage devices, designed for a load of up to 25 identify logistics challenges, ensure seamless warehouse tonnes. A special feature is that processes and enable intelligent workflows. With quick plug- the vehicle is specially designed to and-play software integration, this stand-alone solution can be cope with various environmental up and running quickly and is not dependent on ERP or WMS and traffic conditions in outdoor data. areas. The Chinese manufacturer Start-up of the Year: cellumation, doks. Geek+ is also in this competition. innovation, ForkOn, Wiferion The C200 Robot Shuttle System identifies and picks standard size totes and transports them for picking and packing. The system offers customers added value through self-learning, intelligent route planning, precise navigation and automatic loading.

Intralogistics Software: Bosch Rexroth, ProGlove The jury gave the green light for the Laser Localization The adjudication panel nominated four start-ups for the Software from Bosch Rexroth. It offers a key technology finals in 2020. cellumation is competing with the celluveyor.

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This is a modular material flow system consisting of hexagonal IFOY AWARD 2020 Finalists cells that can be combined to create any desired layout. On the surface, packages can be moved and positioned flexibly Category: Counter Balanced Truck thanks to omnidirectional wheels. Thus even complex material J60XNL, Hyster flow tasks can be realised. RX 60, Still Category: Special Vehicle Combi CBE4, Combilift SRSC45H9, Sany Europe Category: Warehouse Truck Highlifter ESR 1000, Crown ERC 216zi, Jungheinrich Category: Warehouse Truck Lowlifter CombiCS, Combilift Courier 3030, Raymond BT Levio LWI160, Toyota Material Handling Category: AGV/Robots doks. innovation is nominated with inventAIRy X. The system is a combination of a drone, 1D and 2D sensors, TractEasy, EasyMile a 12-megapixel camera and the doks. software for data Robot Shuttle System C200, Geek+ acquisition and processing using machine learning algorithms, Category: Intralogistics Software which, together with an automated guided vehicle, autono- Laser Localization Software, Bosch Rexroth mously detects stock levels in warehouses. Users save time The ProGlove Cloud, ProGlove and resources in what is normally a highly manual process Category: Start-up of the Year and can assign employees to value-adding activities. celluveyor, cellumation inventAIRy X, doks. innovation ForkOn Fleet Management System Software, ForkOn etaLINK 3000 – wireless charging system, Wiferion

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Heineken takes six new electric trucks from Hyster

Heineken Ireland makes beer for The brewer recently took on Hyster changing attachments. This is critical to brands including Murphy’s, Amstel to provide six new electric lift trucks. the operation when lifting either 18 x and Coors Light as well as Heineken. The Hyster Special Truck Engineering 50L kegs or 24 x 30L kegs at a time. Its site in Cork was founded in Team developed a raised operator Two Hyster H2.5FT LPG forklift 1856, employs 458 people and ships compartment for the six new Hyster trucks and one Hyster R1.4 Reach truck two million kegs per year to pubs, J3.5XN lift trucks which improves are also used within the goods area at hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and all-round and upwards visibility, the Cork site. To enhance productivity, wholesalers across Ireland. allowing sight over tall loads. the Hyster Tracker telematics system is The brewery’s yard operations are “The reliability of the new Hyster used for fleet reporting. intense, loading and unloading on lift trucks is also essential average 20 trucks each day. “Empty for keeping the operation kegs arrive every day and have to be flowing,” added Colin unloaded and placed on a conveyor McNeely, Sales Director to take them to the production area,” – Ireland, for Briggs explained Matt Hardy, Industry Equipment, the exclusive Manager for Hyster Europe. Hyster distribution partner “At the same time, full kegs are for Ireland. “Maintenance collected and stacked in the storage and daily check downtime area ready for despatch. These are is minimal, and the batteries challenging loads as they are not are charged at the end of always palletised, they vary in size and the shift ensuring maximum are often very tall,” Matt continued. uptime during busy periods Space is a key challenge for the to maximise efficiency.” Heineken operation. Up to six trucks Briggs Equipment Ireland’s branch Heineken Ireland is a wholly owned is located close to the brewery subsidiary of Heineken International. and provides a full service “For Heineken International, the contract which includes a total reliability and efficiency of its dis- battery management service, tribution chain are of the utmost removing the need for drivers importance,” Matt Hardy explained. to be involved in any battery He also mentioned that Hyster lift maintenance. trucks are in use within many of The lift trucks were also the 70 Heineken sites around the supplied with front and rear world, including Italy, France, Poland, Blue Pedestrian Awareness Slovakia, Russia, and also Ghana, Lights (PAL), red side PAL’s, Nigeria and Egypt. a reverse camera, an auto “With a combination of good park brake, a cab heater, UV training, aligned to the Heineken protection overhead guard standard, and Hyster trucks customised glass, a high-backed suspension to the particular needs of the must work continually over two shifts seat and mini lever controls. application, we are pleased to see the between 7am and 7pm, sometimes in They also feature a specialised Kaup site in Cork achieving very high levels tight confines. Keg clamp attachment which enables of operator productivity,” concluded efficient lifting of non-palletised kegs Colin. of various sizes and quantities without Text: Johanna Parsons

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OHM Group maximises storage options with Dexion

The OHM Group is the exclusive Baldonnell, County Dublin could nationwide distributor of cars and function at optimal capacity. commercial vehicles in Ireland for The company decided to make Jaguar, Land Rover & Range Rover, the most of its space by installing a DAF Trucks and MAN Truck & Bus. mezzanine floor structure. This is 6 The firm was founded in 1972 as DAF metres high, 36 metres long and 42 Trucks’ distributor, before branching metres wide and supported by Dexion out into DAF Cars, and then taking Two-Tier HI280 Shelving & Longspan on brands including Lister Diesel, Racking. It provides 500 shelving bays Hyster, SEAT, Alfa Romeo and Chrysler at ground floor level and first floor level Jeep among others. OHM Group’s for the storage of small parts, as well broad fleet customers include An Post, as 150 bays of Longspan Racking for Musgrave Group, Fyffes, Irish Rail, and larger parts storage. The top floor level ESB. The business is now headquar- has been left clear for the storage of tered at the Baldonnell Business Park bulkier items. on the Naas Road in Dublin. The HI280 shelving system from Dexion is built from uprights of 1.2mm pre-galvanized steel – above the base, with further shelves on top. This is compatible with Dexion’s standard shelving and storage units, so more can be added in future without changing the layout and design. The open con- struction of the storage units and the mesh floor of the mezzanine do not inhibit lighting and they allow fire As the distributor of two leading sprinkler systems to operate unobstruct- truck brands, working from different ed. sites, the OHM Group has grown to The system has also passed conduc- become one of the dominant players tivity tests by DNV GL, the internation- in the Irish truck market. It reckons its al accredited registrar and classification combined market share to be approxi- society. This means it can be used to mately 25%. store Electrical Sensitive Devices which OHM Group supplies vehicles are now significant in the automotive across all of Ireland and requires an sector. efficient warehouse process to ensure In order to ease work flow and the country-wide logistics operation improve safety clearance, the design can run at its peak efficiency. The of each floor level also incorporated at the Baldonnell site, and is able to firm was experiencing strong growth 80m² of marshalling area at each end, achieve fast, efficient and accurate in its vehicle distribution business which is serviced by forklift trucks order performance across all product and needed to move its warehousing via swing-loading gates, and up and lines. The range of Dexion products function to a site capable of handling over pallet gates. All shelving bays are fit together in the warehouse to this sustained level of demand. completed with Dexion accessories, meet current requirements as well Therefore, the OHM Group took including steel dividers, cardboard K as allowing space to expand as need on Dexion to supply a range of racking bins and storage trays. arises. and shelving products to ensure the The OHM Group now gets signif- Text: Johanna Parsons warehouse operation at the site in icantly better use of available space

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IEA launches 2020 Supply & Export Series of events

Launching the Irish chain issues, both longer term and mainly by pharma and food product strategic, as well as more immediate exporters in shipments to markets Exporters Association’s (IEA) and pressing issues. outside Europe. The essential problem Export & Supply Chain The IEA is also running a complete is that, not only are Irish meat exports event series for 2020, IEA programme of export skills training to China, in particular, growing very courses in support of those in manu- rapidly, following the conclusion of Chief Executive, Simon facturing and freight companies. These trade agreements for shipping beef and McKeever spoke of the include a number of AEO workshops, the demand for pork products following need for exporters with Incoterms 2020, VAT regulations infection of the Chinese pig population along with a certificate programme in by African Flu, but the volumes of bases in Ireland to focus on International Trade. The full schedule of imports to Ireland requiring the use of three main themes. courses and training events is available such equipment remain very moderate. These are; on the IEA website or by email at Exporters requiring such containers [email protected]. are being advised to discuss these n Brexit and market needs at the earliest opportunity with The race towards their forwarders or shipping lines and diversification, a Green Supply Chain to make firm commitments to ship the containers in accordance with an n Climate change and Presentations on this subject were agreed schedule. It is possible that, at made to IEA groups and at the National sustainability and their certain times, the required equipment Manufacturing Conference held on may not be available in Ireland and impact on Irish 29/30 January. the exporter may have to modify his exporters, The essential point here is that delivery schedule. as the Climate Change Emergency n Trade compliance becomes an issue of real concern Rosslare Europort event to The series of activities will include to manufacturers and, particularly support regional business large scale seminars, a series of to consumers, the pressure is very roundtable discussion meetings much on the constituent parts of the Rosslare Europort, with the support focused on more local issues, six supply chain to operate in a way that of the Irish Exporters Association webinars throughout the year and four minimizes the carbon footprint of and Wexford County Council, will electronic newsletters. The events will the product being delivered from an host a business to business event on take place at venues throughout the Irish location. As most products being 12 February. This follows the recent country and will, where appropriate, manufactured in Ireland are exported opening of the New Ross By-Pass and be run in conjunction with the and many of them over considerable the M11 by-pass of Enniscorthy con- Association’s Regional Councils. distances, there is a strong imperative siderably improving access to the Port The topics around which the that the Irish Export community takes from major industrial and population events and webinars will be based the issues on board. centres. The Port has also completed will range from handling Brexit fallout, During 2020 the IEA will take this the installation of the Border Control new market entry, developing a green matter as an underlying theme in all of Facilities that would be required to supply chain and meeting Revenue its Supply Chain related events. facilitate the movement of all traffic & Customs and other Border control through the port in a Brexit situation. regulations. Major seminars are Shortages of reefer Also attending the event will be rep- planned to specifically focus on the US container equipment resentatives of Normandy Ports and a and the Chinese markets. number of Shipping Lines serving Irish An issue that was discussed at the Working within the same series of exporters. last IEA Multimodal group meeting was objectives, the role of the Association’s To find full details of the event, the severe shortage of reefer container IEA Multimodal Freight Group will be contact Ben Radford, Commercial equipment currently available to Irish expanded and draw on the expertise Manager at [email protected]. exporters. This equipment is used of its members to deal with Supply

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