Packing area part automated (1st January 2012)

European Conveyor Systems (ECS) has completed a contract for 34 custom-built work-benches, a powered conveyor, check-weigh scales, a vacuum-assisted lifting device and eight trolleys as part of a major investment to sup

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High volume goods handling system (1st October 2009)

European Conveyor Systems has completed installation of a sophisticated, high-volume goods handling system for order picking and stock replenishment at a new distribution centre opened in Redditch,Warwickshire, by build

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High-volume goods handling system allows for growth (1st October 2009)

European Conveyor Systems Ltd has completed the installation of a sophisticated high-volume goods handling system for order picking and stock replenishment at a new distribution centre

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Conveyor handles rapid growth (1st September 2009)

A sophisticated conveyor system with a high degree of computer-based automation and control has been designed and installed by European Conveyor Systems to serve the orderpicking function in a new distribution centre op

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Rapid, flexible case handling (1st April 2009)

A specially designed conveyor system and a freestanding goods lift installed by European Conveyor Systems (ECS) are providing rapid handling of goods while minimising space usage in a new warehouse opened by Davies Tu

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Conveyor's the toast of wine seller (1st February 2009)

An automated conveyor system capable of handling up to 30 cartons a minute with minimal manual handling has been completed for wines and spirits wholesaler Waverley TBS by European Conveyor Systems.

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£1million conveyor system matches company's growth (1st October 2008)

A conveyor system capable of handling 1000 orders an hour with minimal manual handling and provision for extension in the future has been completed by European Conveyor Systems Ltd for specialist toy and gift retailer Toba

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New European acquisition (1st June 2008)

European Conveyor Systems offers a wide range of automated cranes, loadhandling devices, materials handling interfaces and warehouse management systems to complement its conveyor installations, following the acquisiti

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Minimal manual handling (1st October 2007)

A £1m conveyor system that can handle up to 1000 orders an hour with minimal manual handling by staff, and which allows for future expansion, has been completed by European Conveyor Systems for toy and gift retailer T

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Automated picking and dispatching (1st August 2007)

European Conveyors Systems has completed the installation of an automated system for the order picking and despatch areas in a new 6000m2 distribution centre opened by Icon Live in West Sussex. Carton flats for orders

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2350 metres of conveyor (1st June 2007)

Gebhardt Fördertechnik has installed a $3.7m materials handling system in a new 42,500m2 master warehouse with 145,000 storage points opened by Mercedes-Benz in New Jersey, USA. Five years ago, Gebhardt's UK partner E

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ECS keeps mother happy (1st June 2007)

A £550,000 goods handling system at a 30,000m2 national distribution centre in Northamptonshire operated by Exel for Mothercare has been completed by European Conveyor Systems.

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Free-standing goods lifts (1st April 2007)

Installation of a Gebhardt goods lift at Dedicated Micros of Swinton, Greater Manchester, takes the total number installed by European Conveyor Systems past the 100 mark, including five in the last few months in the North of

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Buffer storage (1st June 2006)

European Conveyor Systems has completed the installation of a heavyduty pallet handling system at McCain Foods' factory near Peterborough to provide significant buffer storage between production and cold store.

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More efficient order fulfilment (1st April 2006)

Furniture fitting and architectural hardware supplier, Hafele, has continued automation of materials handling systems at its national distribution centre in Warwickshire, with the installation of two additional automated highbay cranes linked to heav

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Gives goods and staff a lift (1st August 2005)

European Conveyor Systems has installed two lifts designed for carrying goods and personnel together at a new 9000m2 DC opened by a leading mail order catering equipment supplier near Bristol.

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To err is human (1st June 2005)

The cost of automated systems often deters companies from investing in them. But, when calculated against employment costs, the pay-back period is surprisingly short, says European Conveyor Systems Warehouse tasks such as order picking, stock repleni

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ECS speeds Turner turn-around (1st April 2005)

High volume carton handling equipment with has been installed by European Conveyor Systems at a Davies Turneroperated distribution centre near Dartford, Kent.

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Conveyor reduces truck use (1st February 2005)

Conveyor equipment from European Conveyor Systems is meeting the need for high-volume pallet handling with minimal use of lift trucks in a new cold store opened by Phil Hanley in Nottinghamshire.

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Second mezzanine brought into use (1st December 2004)

Bringing a second mezzanine into operation and improving health and safety standards, European Conveyor Systems has completed phase two of a large scale materials handling system at the 25,000m2 main warehouse of Cromwell Industrial Supplies.

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Picking efficiency and accuracy improved (1st October 2004)

A custom-built conveyor system from European Conveyor Systems has improved order picking efficiency and accuracy for Waverley Vinters, supplier of wines and spirits to the licensed trade.

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Custom-built to keep Jaguar on the move (1st October 2004)

High efficiency automated stock handling facilities have been installed by European Conveyor Systems at the Merseyside factory of Johnston Controls, manufacturer of interior components for Jaguar Cars. Easy-to-operate, the custombuilt system eliminat

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Reliable next day service ensured (1st October 2004)

A specially designed conveyor system with a high degree of automation is enabling National Veterinary Services to ensure a reliable next-day service to 1500 veterinary practices nationwide.

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High volume carton system (1st June 2004)

Flexible, high volume carton handling equipment has been installed by European Conveyor Systems at a new Kent distribution centre, operated by 3PL provider, Davies Turner.

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Cost effective and efficient pallet movement between floors (1st February 2004)

A high capacity goods lift installed by European Conveyor Systems is proving to be a cost effective and efficient means of moving pallets between the ground and mezzanine floors at a new warehouse operated by Greenwoods Stock Boxes in Nottingham. The

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