IRI Acquires Retail Consumer Insights Provider Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS) from Kognitiv Corporation
March 19, 2021
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IRI Acquires Retail Consumer Insights Provider Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS) from Kognitiv Corporation

IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, today announced that it has acquired Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS), a leading retail consumer…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Combilift!
March 17, 2021
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Combilift!

Lifting spirits globally. WATCH the Combilift team take on the Jerusalema dance challenge.

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NEW AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTRE OPTS FOR BRANDSAFE IMPACT PROTECTION
March 16, 2021
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NEW AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTRE OPTS FOR BRANDSAFE IMPACT PROTECTION

New electric vehicle (EV) charge point protectors are part of a package of safety and impact protection equipment from specialist Brandsafe that have been specified for Amazon’s new…

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SWEDISH INVESTMENT COMPANY BUYS MAJORITY SHAREHOLDING IN RENOVOTEC
March 15, 2021
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SWEDISH INVESTMENT COMPANY BUYS MAJORITY SHAREHOLDING IN RENOVOTEC

Stockholm-headquartered Röko acquires 75% of Renovotec Röko has 270 million Euro in capital; targets growing and profitable acquisitions; has ten European companies in its portfolio Röko investment manager…

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Rite-Hite launches new management system for optimum control of HVLS Fans
March 15, 2021
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Rite-Hite launches new management system for optimum control of HVLS Fans

Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial health and safety equipment, has launched a new wireless fan control system to further improve the working conditions in warehouse…

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Narrow Aisle leads the green revolution by ending production of LP Gas-powered lift trucks
March 12, 2021
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Narrow Aisle leads the green revolution by ending production of LP Gas-powered lift trucks

Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the iconic Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks    – has announced that, as part of its corporate responsibility towards the environment, it…

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Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction
March 12, 2021
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Fall in exports & imports – industry reaction

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics today show that exports to the EU fell by 40.7% in January 2021, equivalent to £5.6bn ($7.8bn) less trade with the…

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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter
March 11, 2021
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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter

35% of fleet drivers experienced a rise in stress levels due to the pandemic Nearly 1 in 3 drivers have been working longer hours throughout the pandemic, with…

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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility
March 8, 2021
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Let’s hear it for warehouse mobility

Due to the e-commerce boom and the current general shortage of low cost labour, warehouse managers are under greater pressure than ever, says Eric Carter, Solutions Architect at Indigo Software. KPIs relating…

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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT
March 4, 2021
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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT

A voice assistant that supports couriers on their delivery rounds is being trialled in London this month by Hermes UK and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ‘Neo’ can broadcast or display…

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