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A better weigh (1st April 2012)
Tea pickers in Kenya are getting a fair day's pay thanks to a weighing solution developed by Avery Weigh- Tronix for the Kenyan Tea Development Agency (KTDA).
From Information technology
Hoppers get digital refit (1st March 2012)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has retrofitted seven ageing mechanical weigh hoppers with a fully digital solution for Irish fuel importer and distributor, Top Fuels, saving the company the expense of replacing the entire system.
In cab weighing help (1st December 2011)
A wireless in cab display showing weighbridge weight is helping Craven Grain maximise the loading of outbound vehicles. The solution from Avery Weigh-Tronix has halved the manpower needed, increased the speed and accura
Scales offer precise ops (1st October 2011)
Walkers Builders Merchants has saved around £35,000 by switching to using a FLSC Forklift Scale System from Avery Weigh-Tronix and avoiding overfilling. Walkers sells bulk bags of a range of aggregates. In order to fill
From Lift trucks
Legal for trade skip weighing (1st August 2011)
Avery Weigh-Tronix will be showing its onboard weighing solutions, forklift truck scales and weighbridge systems at RWM on stand 2995, 13th- 15th September 2011, Birmingham NEC.
From Facilities Management
White paper provides insight on weighing technology (1st April 2011)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has produced a white paper exploring weighing technology.
Weighbridge software (1st April 2011)
Offering increased functionality, Avery Weigh-Tronix has introduced an updated version of its weighbridge software MI Payload 2.0, a comprehensive set of software applications for distribution, transportation and supply
Data manage your forklift scales (1st March 2011)
An automated data management system for forklift scales aims to boost efficiency
Weighing up the cost of recycling (1st February 2011)
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has almost doubled the amount of waste that it recycles with the help of an Avery Weigh-Tronix weighing solution in its new Waste Pre-treatment Centre.
Weighbridge control station (1st September 2010)
New from Avery Weigh-Tronix is an automated weighbridge control station, the AVS-7, which it claims offers more functionality and flexibility as standard than other solutions.
Scrappage scheme for weighbridges (1st June 2010)
To help industry invest in new infrastructure, Avery Weigh-Tronix has introduced a scrappage scheme for old weighbridges.
From Industry update
Automated data management (1st June 2010)
The first automated UK data management system for Forklift Truck Scales will improve process efficiency for lean operating and traceability for ISO 9002 or ISO 14000, claims Avery Weigh-Tronix.
No more returns (1st April 2010)
SCA Recycling is loading up to 5% more recycled waste per outgoing vehicle at its Southampton materials recycling facility (MRF) by using Avery Weigh-Tronix forklift truck scales. This has also eliminated the problem of
Weighty issues from the US (1st March 2010)
According to Avery Weigh-Tronix, pallet networks in the USA have been charging by weight rather than pallet size for more than four decades – a practice that could also result in savings for UK organisations.
From Distribution
Robust weighing system chosen (1st February 2010)
A simple to maintain on-board weighing system from Avery Weigh- Tronix will minimise truck downtime according to one of Scotland's largest hauliers, Yuill and Dodds. The company operates a fleet of more than 100 vehicle
Service network investment (1st January 2010)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has invested £1.75m in further improving its service network for weighing systems. By investing in additional call handling software and water resistant PDAs for its 200 strong network of technicians,
Image capture for load traceability (1st October 2009)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has issued a new release of its MI Payload weighing software that stores and presents photographic images to improve validation and traceability within a business.
Scale economies (1st September 2009)
Axle overload warning (1st September 2009)
New on-board weighing software from Avery Weigh-Tronix warns truck drivers about overloaded axles as well as gross overloading.
Trade approved wireless scale (1st August 2009)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched what is claimed to be the first UK wireless, trade approved Forklift Scale System. It can be fitted on to any standard forklift and allows operators to capture legal for trade weight dat
Track and trace for use with forklifts (1st June 2009)
New from Avery Weigh- Tronix is a forklift truck pallet data collection system for the freight industry. Combining a truck scale with a barcode scanner, the system allows operators to check the progress and loading of
New forklift truck pallet data collection system (27th April 2009)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched a forklift truck pallet data collection system for the freight industry. Combining a truck scale with a bar code scanner, the system allows operators to check the progress and loading of freight without having to leave the safety of their cab.
From Newsletter Stories
Weighing within the legal limits (1st June 2008)
With fuel costs now a major consideration for any business, it is important that outbound vehicles are fully loaded, but not over the legal weight limit. Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched a forklift truck pallet data co
From Products
Track-and-trace (1st April 2007)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has developed a new forklift truck track-and-trace data collection system, showcased for the first time at IMHX. Developed in conjunction with Erwin SICK, the system combines a forklift truck scale with a
Silo monitoring system launched (1st October 2006)
have introduced the UK's first silo monitoring system for the construction industry that will guarantee mortar supply and ensure that site personnel do not have to reorder stock.
Weighing up health & safety (1st June 2006)
Transport operators who inadvertently overload their vehicles are taking an unnecessary risk. Easy to use solutions, based on forklift truck scales, can remove the risk and potentially increase revenues, argues Raxa Chauhan, product manager at Avery
Pallet placement safety (1st February 2006)
Palletised distribution network, PalletFORCE, has invested in an Avery Weigh-Tronix advanced checkweighing system at its Lichfield hub that promises increased accuracy and safety for pallet loading.
From Logistics distribution
Economies of scale (7th November 2005)
Avery Weigh-Tronix says its latest onboard forklift scales will increase logistics firms’ profitability by thousands of pounds per month by quickly validating the weight of a customer’s load.
Fast flexible weighing solution (1st October 2005)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched an onboard forklift truck scale that can lift, weigh, move and record palletised loads in one operation. The new system provides a simple means of verifying goods inwards by weight and minimises the potential for ‘give
Secure ID label range (1st August 2005)
The Avery range of Heavy Duty, Anti-Tamper and Mini Labels is available in a variety of sizes and formats to suit a host of applications.
From Storing containers
The weigh forward (1st April 2005)
Avery Weigh-Tronix says its Weighman Xtra is designed to increase revenue, lower cost and improve efficiency for any vehicle weighing application.
Fast, accurate and economical parts counting (1st October 2004)
Designed to provide a fast and accurate solution for high resolution counting of parts and components, Avery Weigh-Tronix’s new G235 is available in a choice of approved and non-approved models. It has a remote platform interface and RS232 output as
Monitors material movement (1st August 2004)
Helping companies monitor efficiency, Avery Weigh-Tronixs data capture system provides a complete breakdown of materials movement in any manufacturing, packaging or processing industry.
