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- 21 Nov 2024 ( #1206 )
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Hazchem Network has invested in a new forklift fleet
Hazchem Network has invested in a new forklift fleet

Hazchem Network replaces materials handling fleet

Hinckley, United Kingdom

Hazchem Network, the UK’s only ADR-Hazardous Goods Pallet and Parcel Network, has invested USD316,950 to replace its 12-strong forklift fleet.

Managing director Rob Smkes tells Forkliftaction News a review of “various forklift suppliers” led the company to decide to remain with Toyota.

“We have used Toyota trucks for many years and have always been happy with how they have performed in the hub environment,” Symes adds. “Importantly, our forklift operators like the trucks too.

“We have a good relationship with Toyota and their engineers. They have always kept the fleet well-maintained and help us when needed.”

The Hazchem Network moves 2,000 pallets and 500 parcels daily, throughout the UK and Europe.

GreenBox opens new automated distribution centre

Atlanta, GA, United States

GreenBox Systems opens Georgia distribution centre
GreenBox Systems opens Georgia distribution centre

Warehouse automation technology provider GreenBox Systems will invest USD144 million in a new 92,900 sqm automated distribution centre in Jackson Georgia.

GreenBox says the facility will employ automation operators and managers, forklift operators, material handlers, shipping and receiving clerks, logistics coordinators, and maintenance technicians, along with AI technology, to serve retailers across the region. 

Operations at the site are expected to begin in late 2025.

GreenBox is a JV between Japan's SoftBank Group and Massachusetts-based Symbotic. 

Board director Vikas J. Parekh says of the announcement: “GreenBox is thrilled to bring AI-powered warehouse services to Georgia and help increase the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of the supply chain in a capital efficient manner”.

Mobile storage solutions provider opens at new location

Fort Mitchell, KY, United States

Warehouse on Wheel opens in Detroit
Warehouse on Wheel opens in Detroit

Kentucky-headquartered mobile storage solutions provider for distribution and third-party logistics companies, Warehouse on Wheels, has opened at a new location in Detroit which operates under the name PMF Trailer Rentals. 

WOW chief executive officer Jonathan Brooks says the latest location will provide storage trailer rentals, solving two common supply chia and logistics challenges for clients - “a lack of flexible, secure, scalable storage space and the ability to move valuable company assets efficiently”. 

WOW started in 2017 with a location on Indiana and another in Tennessee. It now has more than 40 locations across the US and Canada.

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