Most of the products and services displayed by the 300-plus IMHX 2010 exhibitors at the NEC from 16-19 November will be aimed at the distribution industry, according to organisers.
They point out that the UK logistics industry is estimated to be worth over GBP74 billion (USD109.7 billion) a year and employs one in 12 of the nation's workers.
Narrow Aisle Ltd will be demonstrating its award-winning Flexi range of articulated forklifts at the show. The company recently supplied Telford-based third-party logistics provider Simmonds Transport with two Flexi HiMax trucks and one Flexi G4 articulated forklift. Narrow Aisle boasts that Flexi trucks can save warehouse operators at least 30% of their storage costs, with their ability to operate in 1.6 metre- (5.3 foot) wide aisles and lift loads over 12 metres (39 feet) high.
Leicester-based Transmon Engineering Ltd, which recently supplied a forklift fleet management system to UK palletised goods distributor Palletways, will showcase its TDS1 Data Savure, offering password-controlled driver access to forklifts. This means only authorised and qualified drivers will be able to operate the trucks' ignition. Together with an impact monitoring and measuring feature, the device promotes safe and efficient driving.
Forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich will exhibit its latest materials handling equipment. It recently supplied pallet racking and forklifts to Crawley-based distribution specialist Eezehaul. Besides a racking system providing over 5,000 pallet locations, Jungheinrich delivered a fleet of electric counterbalance, reach and stand-on pallet trucks to Eezehaul.
Warehouse automation specialist KNAPP will run a live demonstration of its OSR Shuttle sorter at the show. The new dispatch buffer is a modular solution, installed in the goods-out area, and uses technology from KNAPP's OSR Shuttle system. Totes ready for distribution are fed to flow-rack channels by shuttle, with each customer order assigned to one or more channels. Channels are selected to enable the driver to load his vehicle according to the sequence of his route.
Edmolift UK Ltd, a manufacturer of loading bay equipment, goods lifts, ergonomic lifts, work positioners and scissor lift tables, will use IMHX 2010 for the worldwide launch of its new, pit-free MultiDock loading bay lift. The MultiDock requires no installation and can be operating within 15 minutes of delivery.
Southam-based Niko Ltd, which supplies lightweight cranes, overhead conveyors and monorails, will demonstrate its range of products on its stand. Niko says it will display its manual overhead conveyor system with "localised power travel" and its lightweight overhead crane with latching facility.
Advanced Handling, which recently supplied Coca-Cola Enterprises in Milton Keynes with 13 pit-mounted static scissor lift tables, each with a capacity of 1,000kg (2,204lbs) and a lifting height of 1,600mm (5.3 feet), will display some of its handling equipment that has been custom-built to customers' specific requirements.
Visitors can pre-register for IMHX 2010. Pre-registered visitors receive a Priority Pass pack by post before the event. The pack includes a delegate name badge, a booklet of handling industry contacts and a fold-out exhibition floor plan.