Case Studies

When Dutch distributor of plant nutrients and additives decided to extend their European distribution network and establish a new venture to expand the UK market, operations manager Scott Simpson led the project from the start. Read more

Picture this. A bustling despatch bay where hundreds of actions take place daily as a fleet of forklifts load and unload vehicles supporting the demands of a busy transport and logistics business. It’s the sharp end of operational activity, like the bustle of the midfield on a football pitch where every attacking or defensive move passes through a single compact area. But this business needs to grow, so now let’s place a new 470 M2 mezzanine floor right on top of it. Oh, and as its built there can be no disruption to normal business activity. Read more

The UK Government has confirmed the phasing out of petrol and diesel engine cars and vans over the next 15-20 years. So assuming that is likely to mean all engines, what is the future for ICE forklifts and is the sector able to respond to this complete shift to electric and clean fuel products? An insight by Malcolm Mitchell - Managing Director, Amvar Group Read more Read more

An insight opinion by Malcolm Mitchell, Amvar Handling Solutions ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? Then I’ll begin…. Read more

Suffolk-based Saxon Packaging specialises in the design, development and manufacture of corrugated products including cases, die cuts, pallet boxes, point of sale stands and point of purchase trays, along with shelf-ready packaging. Read more

See how a healthcare products manufacturer saved 28% in a challenging 6-month project to consolidate its warehousing space, moving to very narrow aisle – VNA - with integrated warehouse handling equipment which also made container loading and unloading 20% faster. Read more

AMVAR - trusted supplier to Rolls-Royce AMVAR Storage and Workplace Solutions received praise indeed from Rolls-Royce after supplying their Centre of Competence with 68 made to order, UK manufactured recycling bins. Read more

The UK’s car production industry continues to enjoy impressive growth with recent output figures showing a year on year increase of over 3% and a single monthly rise of 15%, spare a thought for the supply chain. Read more

A busy commercial printer strives to keep its presses constantly supplied with paper stocks and ensure print jobs move efficiently around the works until final dispatch to customers. They rely on a local forklift supplier to provide the essential back-up they need when the pressure is on. Read more

Support and service is vital to a distribution business with around 500 products delivering to 300 customers with a 3-5 day delivery standard. Its small fleet of counter-balanced and reach trucks form the core of the operation. Ensuring they support every shift is vital. Downtime must be avoided. Read more