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The Wright move (1st May 2012)
Derek Wright has set himself a new challenge – to become a leading solutions manager within SSI Schaefer focusing on the role of automation in today's expanding logistics sector.
From Industry update
Aquabox backed by SSI Schaefer (1st May 2012)
SSI Schaefer continues to support Aquabox Trust, a registered charity that supplies rapid response provision of safe drinking water and welfare aid items in the wake of both natural and man-made disasters.
From Products
Fit out for luxury retailer (1st April 2012)
Harrods has appointed SSI Schaefer to fit-out its new distribution centre. The location will feature an automated storage, handling and picking system
From Conveying
SSI's drinks order (1st March 2012)
Society with a high-bay storage solution and a picking, packing and sortation system at its Stevenage distribution centre in Hertfordshire.
Floor space used reduced (1st February 2012)
Komori UK has achieved 50% reduction in pallet racking floor space thanks to the installation of a more cost-effective mobile system designed by SSI Schaefer.
Pick and Pack for Longchamp (10th January 2012)
Longchamp commissioned SSI Schaefer to optimise its logistics centre in Segré, France. In partnership, the two companies developed a tailor-made solution for the order picking and automation of customer shipments.
From Newsletter Stories
High bay offers relief (1st January 2012)
UNICEF, Denmark is building a new dc to be the central hub for worldwide relief operations.
Watching the wage bill (1st January 2012)
A rapidly growing budget retailer specified a high bay warehouse extension to keep pace. Increased storage capacity and improved product pick efficiency, while maintaining low labour overheads,was delivered by SSI Schaefe
Schaefer high bay racking key to new Unicef DC (19th December 2011)
From 2012, a fully automated high-bay pallet racking system with 36,828 storage spaces and an automatic small parts store from SSI Schaefer in Copenhagen will be storing bandages, plasters, basic foodstuffs and blankets for Unicef.
Conference success (1st December 2011)
'Efficiency through Automation' was the message given to guests attending SSI Schaefer's annual Automation Day Conference that recently took place in Liverpool. The event highlighted the advantages of implementing autom
Accommodates future growth (1st September 2011)
TJ Morris, trading as Home Bargains, is one of the UK's leading and fastest growing, privately owned discount retailers with over 200 stores.With plans to expand this number to over 500 stores by 2018, the business shows
Pick that one out (1st August 2011)
Picking boosted for Coop Danmark A/S in new high-bay warehouse
SSI Schaefer is STIHL preferred (1st June 2011)
SSI Schaefer has completed the design and installation of a three-tier modular shelving system area for STIHL in Camberley, Surrey, along with a complete overhaul of the entire pallet racking within the site.
Quick ROI promised (1st June 2011)
The Auto Cruiser and Order Verifier from SSI Schaefer are designed to help bring levels of automation to the warehouse that are simple to implement and bring quick ROI
The pick of automation (1st April 2011)
SSI Schaefer will showcase its entire product range at CeMAT 2011, displaying numerous innovations, practical applications and the latest advances in new technology to benefit the logistics industry. The company will la
RoboPick snatches award (1st April 2011)
The SSI Schaefer Robo Pick (SRP) has been named Best Product 2011 at this year's LogiMAT trade fair in Stuttgart.
Schaefer hosts lean workshop (1st March 2011)
‘Eliminate waste and maximise efficiency’ – this was the overriding message given to a group of delegates at the latest Lean Factory Group workshop, hosted in Andover, Hampshire.
From News
Fresh ideas for perishable food (1st January 2011)
With a portfolio of products ranging from a single plastic container to a high bay fully automated warehousing system, the SSI Schaefer team will be on hand to discuss its latest product range with some new and exciting
From Distribution
Pharma firm increases storage capacity (1st January 2011)
An ASRS with three cranes and 3,500 single deep storage locations alongside pallet racking with 21,000 storage locations, a pallet conveyor system, a 78 sort lane tote conveyor system and a pick-by-light system with 13 pick
Improve your green credentials (1st October 2010)
Joe Joyce, SSI Schaefer's new plastic development manager, will be showcasing a range of environmentally friendly plastic containers using the the company's INTERCEPT Technology at this year's IMHX.
Rapid returns on offer (1st October 2010)
SSI Schaefer will showcase a number of innovative technologies from pick to light to the Orbiter – its recently launched deep pallet storage and retrieval system
Oversailing floor (1st September 2010)
Chicken & Sons Cyclekit has expanded its storage capacity with the installation of an oversailing floor which uses the full height of its storage and distribution facility in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
We are the robots (1st September 2010)
Automation is leading the way in e-logistics today says Mike Alibone, business development manager, SSI Schaefer
Online retail set for second revolution (1st August 2010)
The online dimension has already revolutionised the retail sector and its logistics but a second revolution is on the way
Containing corrosion (1st August 2010)
SSI Schaefer has developed extruded containers using its Intercept technology. This allows users to protect goods against corrosion during transport, shipment and storage under extreme conditions and reduce process cos
Automated high bay solution (1st August 2010)
Health and beauty retailer dm markt has set up a fully automated high bay warehouse in Enns, Austria, helped by IT solutions from SSI Schaefer.
From Information technology
Online retailers to hit delivery ceiling (28th June 2010)
SSI Schaefer has warned that online retailers may soon hit a ceiling in terms of what automation technology can do to allow them to make increasingly competitive deliveries.
Wms gives picking technology a voice (1st June 2010)
SSI Schaefer has installed a new warehouse management system with voice picking technology for active wholesaler, UNIFIX SWG, that is reported to have dramatically reduced error rates, improved overall quality in work a
TNT installs SSI Schaefer mobile racking (1st June 2010)
TNT's Archive Services division has completed a SSI Schaefer's mobile racking installation, accommodating over 800,000 storage boxes.
Shipping volumes up and errors down (1st May 2010)
Picking efficiency has improved by 50% and picking errors have significantly reduced at Yankee Candle's European distribution centre in Bristol as a result of SSI Schaefer's paperless pick-to-light system installation.
Fresenius Kabi gets automated with SSI Schaefer (1st April 2010)
Pharmaceutical giant, Fresenius Kabi, has opened a new fully automated, high-bay warehouse at Cargo Centre Graz (CCG), planned, designed and installed by SSI Schaefer.
Intelligent shuttle system (1st March 2010)
SSI Schaefer has unveiled its latest technology in automated deep pallet storage and retrieval at the Food & Drink Logistics Show in Birmingham.
SSI wins LIDL contract (1st March 2010)
Giant food trade company LIDL is the first German discounter to opt for SSI Schaefer's order-picking system.
Two-tier parts store (1st February 2010)
Ernest Doe's new Braintree branch in Essex houses a two-tier stores department designed and installed by SSI Schaefer.
Mini,Midi,Mega (1st January 2010)
Whatever the size of your operation, when it comes to order fulfilment systems SSI Schaefer has a solution that will fit.
Top cost saving tips (1st January 2010)
Visitors to SSI Schaefer on Stand 11 will be able to find out about the company's top cost saving tips. These include selecting the right level of automation to achieve effective management systems.
PICKING SYSTEM CONTRACT (2nd December 2009)
SSI Schaefer has won a contract to supply short-line pharmaceutical wholesaler, Lexon UK, with a fully automated picking system at its distribution centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.
From Lifting & Moving
Capacity doubled (1st December 2009)
It is reported that SSI Schaefer has successfully doubled capacity at the distribution centre of television and internet shopping business, QVC, by designing and building a new extension for the storage, orderpicking, a
Mobile shelving (1st December 2009)
Suitable for industry and business sectors looking to optimise space utilisation, SSI Schaefer has introduced a new trackless mobile shelving system.
New mobile manager (1st December 2009)
Russ Veal has joined SSI Schaefer as mobile storage systems manager.
Mobile racking (1st October 2009)
TNT's Archive Services division will be given a boost following the completion of SSI Schaefer's mobile racking installation, set to accommodate over 800,000 storage boxes with ease.
Vision of the future (1st October 2009)
At its Graz, Austria HQ in September, SSI Schaefer demonstrated picking technologies from entry-level paperless systems to robots that operate at 10 times the speed of a Porche 911. Brendan Coyne reports
Take your pick of new Schaefer products at Logistics Link North (15th September 2009)
Warehouse operators wanting to run a successful storage and distribution facility using the latest in technology and innovation, whilst keeping within budget, now have the opportunity to meet the SSI Schaefer team at this year’s Logistics Link North exhibition.
Sound advice (1st September 2009)
Call in at SSI Schaefer's stand for expert advice and information on all aspects of the storage and materials handling industry, from single plastic containers to high bay fully automated warehousing systems. The compan
Probably the best DC in the world... (1st September 2009)
SSI Schaefer successfully completed a 40 metres tall, rack supported high bay warehouse production, storage and distribution facility in Fredericia, Denmark, for Carlsberg, the fourth largest brewery in the world.
Are you being serviced? (1st September 2009)
SSI Schaefer UK boss, Jaap Vos, says the firm will not use recession as an excuse to buy contracts,because there is still good business to be won – and Schaefer is recruiting as a result.Brendan Coyne reports
From Facilities Management
Storage extension (1st August 2009)
Knorr Bremse Rail Systems, manufacturer of brake systems for rail and commercial vehicles, has successfully increased its storage capacity after a pallet racking extension, designed and installed by SSI Schaefer
Galvanised shelving system (1st June 2009)
Bentley Motors has increased its aftersales parts storage facility in Crewe with the installation of SSI Schaefer's multi-tier R3000 galvanised shelving system, complete with two walkway levels.
The ice men cometh (1st April 2009)
Frozen food is booming, and, says SSI Schaefer's Bob Jane, cold store firms are struggling to keep up with Britain's appetite. Brendan Coyne reports The frozen food market is growing.
The solution to your problem lies in Andover (1st February 2009)
SSI Schaefer has re-designed its Andover Solutions Centre.
SSI Schaefer starts cold store division (1st December 2008)
SSI Schaefer is developing a new business support unit focused solely on the cold store industry.
Racking & picking is child's play (1st December 2008)
A new pallet racking bulk store area and multi-level picking module with an integrated conveyor system has been installed by SSI Schaefer at nursery supplier, Kiddicare's warehouse.
Paperless principles (1st June 2008)
SSI Schaefer has just completed the installation of a new 28,000m2 distribution warehouse in Manchester for Office Depot. The warehouse now has a daily picking capacity of 35,000 cartons using a mix of automatic and sem
Rack to the future (1st June 2008)
Bob Jane, business development manager of SSI Schaefer, says companies choosing suppliers in today's logistics market should consider future needs as well as immediate requirements
From Storing containers
Rise of the collapsible container (1st April 2008)
The logistics industry is steering away from traditional attach lidded totes and heading towards collapsible container systems, according to Bob Jane, business development manager, SSI Schaefer. The result is a reduct
Bespoke plastic packaging (1st October 2007)
There are more than 2400 SSI Schaefer containers in production to meet the requirements of today's logistics industry.
Pallet pals (1st June 2007)
The SSI Schaefer Systems Group has just completed a contract to provide 10,000 pallet locations within a pallet racking system for Innovate Logistics at its site in Holmewood, Derbyshire.
Packaging packages (1st June 2007)
SSI Schaefer has over 2400 containers in production – from bespoke packaging and mirror-welding containers to vacuumformed inserts, EPP foam inserts and made-tomeasure inserts.
Flexible solution (1st February 2007)
Quinn Radiators in Newport, Gwent, is the latest site to have installed SSI Schaefer equipment, and joins the long list of Quinn manufacturing sites throughout the UK that use SSI products. In SSI Schaefer, Quinn recognised
Customised containers (1st February 2007)
SSI Schaefer has customised its standard container to meet Signet Trading's picking requirements for use within its new online shopping area. Part of Signet Group, Signet Trading, the specialist retail jeweller also known on
Intelligent storage solutions (1st February 2007)
With a two level exhibition on stand 18N130 in excess of 450m2, visitors will be not fail to be impressed when experiencing the complete intelligent storage solution on offer from SSI Schaefer. A multi-tier R3000 structure,
Easy pickings (1st December 2006)
SSI Schaefer's track record of supplying quality products on time and at the right price was the reason Ebuyer says it returned to them to supply shelf containers. The headquarters of Ebuyer, independent online technology re
Shelving fitted under racking (1st August 2006)
SSI Schaefer recently fulfiled a contract for Robert Bosch to construct bays of Regal 3000 shelving under existing bays of pallet racking.
SSI Schaefer Systems Group (26th June 2006)
SSI Schaefer is leading the way in the industry of storage and handling solutions providing total integrated support to each and every one of its customers.
Containers modified for Ebuyer (1st April 2006)
Online consumer technology retailer, Ebuyer, uses SSI Schaefer LTF plastic containers in its new warehouse in Howden, East Yorkshire. Ebuyer was looking for a company that could provide a high quantity of plastic containers, at a competitive price, f
Expert advice (1st February 2006)
For two days at Logistics Link South SSI Schaefer offered expert advice on materials handling.
Vertical lift storage & retrieval (1st February 2006)
Automotive company, Optare Unitec, has installed the latest technology in vertical lift storage and retrieval units from SSI Schaefer at its spares division in Rotherham.
Nest and stack (1st February 2006)
SSI Schaefer delivered 3000 nest and stack designed containers, with attached lid, to Unipart Technology Logistics, UTL, in less than four weeks from initial enquiry, incorporating the exact modifications set out.
High performance dynamic order picking (1st February 2006)
The SSI Schaefer Carousel System (SCS) enables dynamic paperless order picking. With an automated order-picking process of 1000 picks per hour, 50% more storage compaction and a modular system design, the SCS is an adaptable and intelligent system so
Complete stores installed (1st October 2005)
SSI Schaefer, having won the contract to fit-out Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems’ purpose built site in Wiltshire six months ago, has now installed the complete stores within the new building.
Live storage stops handling problems (1st October 2005)
When Ordnance Survey needed to overcome problems associated with the manual handling of heavy loads of boxed maps, it turned to SSI Schaefer to provide the solution.
Schaefer kits out Toolstation (1st April 2005)
SSI Schaefer has won the contract to supply and install the complete storage equipment fit-out, of Toolstation’s new national distribution centre.
No time wasters (1st February 2005)
Ever-increasing pressure on prices means companies need a perfectly coordinated material flow. SSI Schaefer believes its KDR Live storage systems have a part to play
Flexible document storage system (1st August 2004)
Regal 4000 two-tier shelving systems from SSI Schaefer are providing C&V Data Management Services with the means to store more than 70,000 boxes and 250,000 open files at its new records management and document storage facility.
Durable transport containers (1st June 2004)
Designed for robust and secure storage and distribution in automated or manual systems, SSI Schaefers new LTB transport containers are available in a range of sizes and variations.
Total solutions (1st April 2004)
Aimed at helping industry maximise all available storage space, SSI Schaefer has launched a new, all-encompassing, desktop catalogue For those who need information and need it fast, SSI Schaefer has just launched the worlds largest desktop storage e
UKs first reverse live storage system (1st December 2003)
As part of a total turnkey contract, SSI Schaefer has installed what is believed to be the UKs first reverse live storage system at Entertainment UKs new centralised returns warehouse. The facility also benefits from Schaefers pallet racking and s
New containers (1st October 2003)
Designed for internal use within automated handling systems, SSI Schaefers new LTB transport container has a load capacity of 50kg. Seven sizes are available up to a maximum of 600 x 400 x 320mm high. Another new product from the company is the KMB n
New mobile pallet racking (1st October 2003)
SSI Schaefer has introduced new mobile pallet racking systems. Offering space gains of 50% or more over conventional wide aisle racking systems, mobile racking systems can eliminate the need to move to larger premises, or reduce the size of building
