April 1st | Prioritise the racking

Welcome to the April 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story, you can read how employee safety in the workplace is a non-negotiable requirement – every day, your employees should arrive at work expecting to go home safely. Yet when looking at Health & Safety figures, manufacturing and logistics still remains in the top five high-risk industries. When you consider that your racking is possibly one of the hardest working and most significant members of your warehouse, it makes sense to prioritise this area, says SEMA.

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WLN had another highly successful year at LogiMAT, as a result, we were kept busy engaging with both new and existing clients throughout the three days.

The event drew a consistently high number of visitors, with a total of 65,719 industry professionals attending over three days. The International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management was held in Stuttgart from March 11 to 13, under this year’s theme of “Passion for Solutions.” Organisers booked 1,625 exhibitors from 40 countries this year, including over 300 first-time exhibitors, filling more than 125,000 square metres of gross exhibit floor space across all ten fully booked exhibit halls of the Messe Stuttgart convention centre.

Stertil Dock Products UK, a leader in loading bay technology, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the Electric WHEELCHOK System. This state-of-the-art electric wheel chock is designed to improve safety, enhance efficiency, and deliver a cost-effective solution for warehouses and distribution centres of all sizes. The cutting-edge WHEELCHOK System combines a durable design, advanced safety features, and seamless integration capabilities.

Clark presented the new Crossover series at LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart. The Crossover models combine the advantages of environmentally friendly electric forklift trucks with the versatility and robustness of traditional diesel and LPG forklift trucks. Clark is thus setting new standards in material handling, especially for intensive indoor and outdoor applications, according to our fork lift trucks feature.

When sensors are used to detect contours, precision and attention to detail are what count. Leuze is launching two new laser scanner series that are perfectly suited for this. The devices of the ROD 300 series reliably detect contours even during fast production and logistics processes, says our automation & robotics feature.

Durability is key in industrial environments, and Beaverswood® ticket and label holders are built to last. A common concern with self-adhesive holders is that they may fall off racking beams, but Beaverswood® self-adhesive ticket holders remain securely in place for years, even in high-traffic or harsh environments. This reliability means fewer replacements, reduced downtime, and significant cost savings, our storage solutions feature reports.

Enjoy reading the issue.

James Surridge

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