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2022 The Irish Magazine for the Materials Handling, Warehousing & Logistics Sectors

JUNGHEINRICH Ireland 20 Years Defining New Dimensions in Intralogistics

ADDING GREEN TO FUTURE LOGISTICS

THE WORLD´S FIRST ELECTRIC MOVING MAST TRUCK MOUNTED FORKLILFT MOFFETT E5 NX; an electric truck mounted forklift that can deliver to wherever our customers require their deliveries; muddy paths in the countryside, distribution at night and out- to in deliveries in urban Green Zones.

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The Irish Magazine for the Materials Handling, Warehousing & Logistics Sectors

Volume MMXXII Issue 2 68 Milestone Two decades of Jungheinrich in Ireland

76 Review I -

IFAT, Munich, Germany

78 Warehousing New DC for Lyreco

70 Feature Gowan Group moves to new headquarters 71 Awards - Finalists in the IFOY Awards 2022

80 Review II Multimodal 2022, Birmingham, England

75 Launch Pad - Combilift launches two new products

82 Supply Chain - Looking out from Dublin Port

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Handling Network is distributed on controlled circulation; addressed to key personnel in Ireland’s top companies and organisations. Recipients include Company Directors, Purchasing Managers, Warehouse & Logistics Managers, Plant & Production Engineers, Transport Managers, Safety Officers and other relevant personnel.

Areas covered include forklift trucks, warehouse logistics, racking, storage & distribution, commercial vehicles, plant & equipment finance, lifting gear, loading bay and conveyor systems...together with information on health and safety issues.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in Handling Network, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of claims made by advertisers, manufacturers or contributors or for opinions expressed.

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Jungheinrich Ireland celebrates its 20th Anniversary Ireland’s leading material handling solutions provider Jungheinrich Ireland celebrated its 20th anniversary on 30 May 2022.

Starting out as Boss Trucks in 1963, the company that was to become Jungheinrich originally operated from Sherriff Street in Dublin city before moving to Cookstown Industrial Estate as well as establishing a branch in Cork.

In 2002, Boss Trucks was acquired by the Hamburg-based family business Jungheinrich AG. Under the new ownership the company moved to a new headquarters in Maynooth, County Kildare in 2007 and also invested in a new premises in Cork two years later.

Since its inception in 2002, the company has grown from 56 staff to in excess of 100 currently in Ireland.

Jungheinrich continues to strive to be Ireland’s leading material handling

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solutions provider, offering new and used forklift options, warehouse design from layout to installation, automated solutions, short-term forklift hire, driver training and finance options, as well as an online shop for manual and electric pallet trucks. Over 50 engineers are out on the road nationwide, providing the best possible aftersales support to the company’s continuously growing customer base.

Progress in the material handling landscape has been both evolution-

ary and revolutionary over the past twenty years. Evolving from what were once basic forklifts to smart configurated trucks, the benefits of improved technology and integration with software and systems has allowed Jungheinrich to provide increasingly efficient options for its customers.

Over the past several years, and with the topic of sustainability being at the forefront of businesses operational decisions, there has been an exponential shift in demand from diesel

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or LPG fuelled forklifts to electric-powered fleet solutions. Jungheinrich, recognised as being the pioneer of the lithium-ion powered forklift, continues to provide the latest technology driving e-mobility, reduction of emissions and sustainability in Ireland.

Twenty years ago, Jungheinrich may have been considered a forklift only provider. Nowadays however, with the current growth of e-commerce solutions as well as the expansion of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and logistics industries throughout Ireland, efficiency is paramount for its varied customers, which has led to the requirement for more semi-automated and fully automated solutions.

One example of how automation can improve efficiency has been the development of systems such as the vertical carousel lift and conveyors to meet goods-to-person order fulfilments.

Jungheinrich has also seen a huge demand for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) over the past five years, in response to demands from manufacturing and logistics operators to increase efficiency. More recently, Jungheinrich has seen increased demand for automated robotic solutions and has recently acquired the German company Arculus to provide autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a solution in this area.

The next generation of automation will see the launch of the Jungheinrich

PowerCube, an automated compact storage system for containers which was showcased at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, opening a new dimension in warehouse efficiency. Jungheinrich continues to move forward as a leading holistic provider of next-level automation to provide sustainability, safety, and efficiency to the Irish market.

“The last twenty years has seen a lot of change, new products and services, new locations and the next 5-10 years will see the change accelerate.

However, despite all the changes we have experienced and are experiencing, we are fortunate to have a good number of employees and customers that have been with us since Jungheinrich Ireland’s beginning and will remain with us for the future,” commented Paul Lynam, Managing

Director.

Jungheinrich globally has been advancing the development of innovative and sustainable products and solutions for material flows for 70 years. As a pioneer in the sector, the multi-award winning family owned business is committed to creating the warehouse of the future. In 2021, Jungheinrich and its workforce of over

19,000 employees generated revenue of €4.24 billion. The global network covers 13 production plants and 41 service and sales companies. The shares are listed on the MDAX.

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Gowan Group relocates headquarters to Dublin’s Citywest

A strategic investment that sees it move its operations under one roof will enable the Gowan Group to create efficiencies all around the automotive company that has substantially expanded in recent years. As exclusive importer and distributor in Ireland of the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot brands, Gowan Group has completed works on an extensive new headquarters and parts warehousing facility located in Citywest, Dublin 24.

Fully operational from the end of May and boasting a 110,000 sq. ft stackable capacity, the new warehouse will have 23,000 unique locations to stock the many different parts lines from the nine passenger and commercial vehicle brands.

The new warehouse is the first phase of the building to be fully functioning, with new office space, a new marketing showroom and a 10,000 sq.ft. training academy to follow.

On a guided tour of the new facility, John Donohoe, Gowan Group Logistics Manager outlined the rationale behind the project: “Owing to the recent expansion of the Group’s motor division and the acquisition of the Fiat Chrysler Automobile brands, our biggest priority has been to complete works on our new warehouse

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facility at our new headquarters. This will significantly increase capacity and result in an improved service to our dealers and end-customers. When fully operational we will be serving more than 130 individual Dealers nationwide. Each Dealer will receive an overnight delivery service, with three daily deliveries planned for all Dublin Dealers. In a bid to drive our customer satisfaction, a key objective [is that] we aim to deliver the right part, on time, every time.”

“Our new and larger warehouse capacity also allows us to ultimately deliver on our goal of reducing our environmental impact. Crucially, we aim to reduce, reuse and recycle where possible. We will reuse packaging from inbound goods and where that’s not possible, we will work with our environmental partners to ensure that any packaging waste is segregated and recycled in a professional and responsible way. All equipment from forklifts, to order pickers, to floor cleaning equipment, are all 100% electric and are charged on site with renewable energy. The very design of the warehouse has maximised natural lighting on each aisle for as long as possible throughout the day, to reduce our overall energy consumption. All lights fitted throughout the building are efficient LEDs.” The new warehouse capacity lends itself to increased stock holding of larger parts items such as panels and glass. Complementing the brands’ replacement parts and accessories lines, Eurorepar multibrand spare parts will also be stocked. Future-proofing the business to allow for further growth, there is also an option to extend the 4m and 5m high storage racks upwards, to further increase capacity.

With 15 full time warehouse operatives, two teams function in tandem, with one team taking goods in, the other responsible for picking and dispatch. Emergency, or Vehicleoff-road (VOR) parts arriving in to the warehouse are directed straight to the packing and dispatch area, for onward delivery to the Dealer as quickly as possible. Parts for stock are brought to a sorting area within the warehouse, where they are sorted by aisle and put away into stock. The aisles in the low bay picking area are all wide aisles, allowing order pickers to safely pass each other or, to simultaneously pick from both sides of the aisle, for maximum efficiency.

Keyloop Technology has been installed with touchscreen interfaces built into each order picking machine, to guide warehouse operators via the optimal route to pick. The number of picks allocated to each operator is dependent upon the size and quantity of parts to be picked. With different order cut-off times for different parts of the country, the system can be changed to ensure that the correct parts for the correct Dealer are being picked, in order to meet cut-off and collection times.

Well known logistics provider, DSV is the chosen partner for onward delivery to the collective Dealer Network, to ensure that all customers receive their parts orders on time every time.

Text & Photos: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie

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Innovation rises to the top in the IFOY Awards 2022 CATEGORY: SPECIAL VEHICLE/WAREHOUSE TRUCK CARGOTEC ENGINEERING IRELAND - MOFFETT E5 25.4 NX

The IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) AWARDS 2022 saw 14 of the most innovative intralogistics products and solutions from 12 manufacturers vying for six main category prizes in the tenth running of the global competition.

As part of the assessment process, all finalists were put through a comprehensive three-stage IFOY audit. Firstly expert stakeholders examined the main facts and key figures of nominees via a now well proven standardised procedure.

Then for the IFOY innovation check, scientists and technicians assessed the innovative value of the nominated devices and solutions.

The third stage involved the voting jurors, consisting of 26 expert trade journalists from leading logistics media (including Fleet Transport/Handling Network) in 20 countries, inspecting and reviewing each of the shortlisted candidates over two days last March at Messe Dortmund in Germany.

Among other elements, innovation value, technology, ergonomics and handling, safety, marketability, design and customer benefits as well as economic efficiency and sustainability were evaluated. An important principle is that the finalists are not compared with each other in their respective categories, but with their direct competitors on the market.

In total, 29 entrants submitted products for review this year, with Chairwoman of the IFOY jury, Anita Würmser lauding the quality of the entries: “The nominees reflect where the journey of intralogistics is heading in the future: in addition to forklifts and warehouse technology, automated, integrated solutions, software and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for high-performance warehouses play a central role.

The final round with top-class international finalists proved to be very exiting and we look forward to announcing the winners on 30 June.”

Intralogistics specialists Cargotec Engineering Ireland (Moffett), Jungheinrich, Locus Robotics, Magment, NAiSE, Noyes Technologies, robominds, SICK, SSI SCHÄFER, STILL, stow robotics and SYNAOS were among the finalists, listed under the below categories.

The MOFFETT E5 25.4 NX from Dundalk manufacturer Cargotec Engineering Ireland was shortlisted. This new development is the latest addition to the all-electric truck-mounted forklift series and part of the second generation of the world’s first all-electric truck-mounted forklift. The truck is also available with four-way steering (multidirectional). Its main advantage is that it allows for emission-free customer deliveries. *Comparable to diesel forklifts due to power output.

Allows for greater gradient angles. Can load and unload from one side. 4 way drive system.

JUNGHEINRICH - EKS 220I

German global intralogistics supplier Jungheinrich secured two final places. In warehouse technology, the Hamburgbased company progressed into the final round with the ERD 220i electric high-lift truck. Due to the lithium-ion battery concept, the dimensions of the double-deck stacker are ultra-compact for the simultaneous transport of two pallets. www.handling-network.com

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awards In addition to smart features that make everyday work much easier, the fixed platform in particular offers high side protection from three sides and plenty of space for the driver. *Innovative rearrangement of the battery pack and other design creativity leads to compact dimensions and lending to safer operation, along with ergonomics as well as ultrasonic sensor for speed regulation.

LOCUS ROBOTICS - LOCUS ROBOTICS AMR SOLUTION

STILL - DSR (DESCENT SPEED REGULATION)

The Hanseatic company successfully applied for the Special of the Year category with DSR (Descend Speed Regulation).

This is a three-stage assistance system for trailers and tuggers that makes it easier for the driver to descend safely - especiallywith heavy trailer loads. The system regulates - manually or automatically - the speed of the vehicle to a value that can protect against dangerous situations. *Innovative accident prevention solution that determines the actual drawbar slope of the track. Making the easy to drive machine even easier.

North American manufacturer Locus Robotics reached the final round in Dortmund with its Locus Robotics AMR Solution, consisting of a platform that uses proprietary optimisation algorithms and real-time operational performance data to coordinate workers and AMRs. According to the manufacturer, customers achieve a return on investment (ROI) within six to eight months and a two- to threefold increase in productivity through the Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. *Meets e-commerce efficiency demands. Robust control.

Safe system. Sustainable. Affordable payment system.

CATEGORY: START-UP OF THE YEAR MAGMENT - DYNAMIC WIRELESS CHARGING FOR INTRALOGISTICS VEHICLES

CATEGORY: AMR/AGV JUNGHEINRICH EKS 215A THE EKS

215a from Jungheinrich received the green light as a finalist in this category. This driverless transport vehicle with a lifting height of up to six metres is the first AGV from the manufacturer that was developed for purely automated use in logistics and production. The integrated safety concept enables smooth use in inventory environments where there is also manual traffic. The Hamburg-based company also developed a 24-volt energy concept with automatic charging function. *Maximum compactness. Proven components used. High robustness. User friendly

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The Oberhaching, Germany start-up Magment reached the final with dynamic wireless charging for intralogistics vehicles.

The company developed an interesting wireless charging infrastructure for the electrification of industrial floors. Based on the patented magnetisable concrete in combination with special winding and casting technologies, robust inductive charging plates are produced that enable loss-free charging while driving. This reduces or even completely eliminates the charging pauses of industrial trucks. *Novel system. Dynamic charging unseen before. High customer potential. Savings assured - smaller batteries and fewer vehicles. Max asset usage.

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timised palletising of large items that are typical for the furniture trade. The order-picking module with gantry robots enables efficient handling of multi-shaped and sized range of packages and with high scalability. *Specialised system. Impressive, no other competitors.

Efficient. Adaptable for other similar type operations.

Also nominated as a start-up was NAiSE TRAFFIC, a manufacturer-independent traffic and order management software from the Stuttgart company. The elementary feature of this application is that the patented localisation network (NAiSE RTLS) includes the entire mixed operation - i.e. all persons and vehicles in the warehouse - in the traffic control and analysis, thereby ensuring a more efficient and safer material flow. *Simple system, easy to use. Market relevance. High customer benefits.

STILL - AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE EXTENSION AT HASE SAFETY WORKWEAR

NOYES TECHNOLOGIE - NOYESSTORAGE

The third start-up in the final was Noyes Technologies, with NoyesStorage. This Munich-headquartered firm launched the first robotics-powered, ultra-dense, automated and highly flexible nano-logistics system for urban logistics. The goal is to solve complex problems sustainably through simple approaches: To this end, the technology is reduced to what is necessary and attention is paid to a high degree of standardisation and modularisation. Thanks to the modular structure, areas as small as ten square metres can be used for the system. *Compact footprint. First of its kind. High freedom in warehouse. Very flexible system.

In the same category, STILL was in the running for a trophy with the automated warehouse extension at Hase Safety Workwear. The Hamburg-based company expanded the facility to a total of 10,000 pallet spaces. At the same time, existing STILL industrial trucks were replaced with automated and more powerful trucks with telescopic forks.

Optimised driving courses also contributed to the increase in performance. *Good all round product. Allows for expansion and further implementation of more efficient systems.

CATEGORY: ROBOTS ROBOMINDS - ROBOBRAIN.NEUROS

CATEGORY: WAREHOUSE SOLUTION SSI SCHAEFER - IKEA PROJECT FLAT PACK PICKING SSI SCHAEFER made it onto the shortlist with the IKEA Project Flat Pack Picking, which offers an automated and turnkey system solution for the efficient and volume-op-

robominds from Munich made the final line up with the AI-based robobrain.NEUROS (Neural Robotic Operating System) - an industrialised operating system for intelligent robotics. The thinking behind the robotics specialists is to www.handling-network.com

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awards create parameters and configure instead of programming. The basic principle however is on the industrialised operating system, every function of the robotic components becomes a skill, i.e. an application - easy to obtain via the robominds Skill Store, individually adaptable or to self develop thanks to the robominds Skill SDK. *Reusable data and skills possible. Customer added values.

Sensible software tools.

SYNAOS - SYNAOS IMS – VEHICLE LOCALISATION

STOW ROBOTICS - E.SCALA

stow robotics, part of the Belgian stow Group, made the final round with its e.scala. This is a standardised, robot-based goods-to-person storage and picking system for small and medium-sized applications. With a robot that moves three-dimensionally in the cube via rails and a patented ramp system, it replaces all the classic components of an automated storage system. This makes a realisation time of only three months possible. Further advantages: a low investment and low running costs. *Timely introduction, meeting market trends. Return on investment good, even for SMEs. Quick charge from super caps.

CATEGORY: SPECIAL OF THE YEAR

SYNAOS is also looking forward to the award announcement with its SYNAOS IMS – Vehicle Localisation solution. With this, the position of manually controlled industrial trucks can be displayed - among other things thanks to a sensor kit with camera. For this purpose, SYNAOS uses state-of-the-art computer vision technology to enable its accurate and robust tracking system, which can be easily installed and scaled.

Instead of UWB or LIDAR, the Visual Odometry technology known from robotics is used. *Taps into lucrative market; 500,000 forklifts sold across EU each year. Improved order status information.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie

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The jury nominated the sensor specialist SICK with PACS (PAllet Classification System), a Deep Learning-based pallet identification system. The development was triggered by a customer’s challenge that employees in goods receiving have to manually determine whether incoming pallets belong to a pallet pool and have a deposit. With the new solution, users can easily automate this previously manual process based on a modular kit of hardware and software. *Large saving potential through deposit control. Less downtime. Reduced manual handling.

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Combilift launches two new products Combi-FSE electric 4-wheel side loader & Combi-SBT swap body transporter Monaghan headquartered materials handling manufacturer Combilift has added two now products to its extensive portfolio - the Combi-FSE – an electric, four wheeled, two directional sideloader in both 5,000kg or 6,000kg lift capacity and the Swap Body Transporter - Combi-SBT, which can transport of a wide variety of swap body containers.

Thanks to Combilift’s engineering and design experience, the Combi-FSE delivers on all aspects of reliability, durability, powerful performance and ease of maintenance, combined of course with the quiet and emission free electric operation that more and more customers are demanding.

The patented traction system in this new product plays a major part in ensuring the optimum performance of the Combi-FSE in all weather conditions. Sensors in the front steering axle linked to the innovative Electronic Traction Control system enable the 2 independent 15kW drive motors on the rear axle to be controlled individually, with the speed of each wheel governed by the steer angle of the front wheels to provide improved steering control for the operator, better truck turning radius and reduced tyre wear. This new technology, when combined with regenerative braking (which recaptures the truck’s kinetic energy during deceleration and can be used to recharge the batteries to extend battery life), makes for Combilift’s most advanced steering system on its four wheeled trucks to date.

The generous glazing of the cab, particularly the roof to floor windscreen, allows the operator to have an excellent field of vison of the load, the machine and the sur-

roundings. Considerable engineering development to ensure optimum visibility for the driver saw the perfection of the under-deck battery system, with the power pack strategically placed at the rear of the truck between the drive motors - giving a clear line of sight to the rear and when reversing, and guaranteeing the best operator visibility of any comparable truck. This position also enables safe and easy battery removal from the low-level rear of the truck.

As mentioned the Combilift Swap Body Transporter - Combi-SBT – can transport of a wide variety of swap body containers ranging from standard container swap bodies to concrete wall panel swap bodies from production to storage. With a maximum lift capacity of 50,000kg, the machine is available with diesel or LPG power options. It has a 3-wheel design with 6 wheels for lower ground pressure. Its rear wheels are hydrostatically driven and are steered from the front, ensuring excellent manoeuvrability.

A pair of lifting platforms on the machine bed support the load during transportation. In-cab control of these ensures that the operator is in a safe, secure position when the load is being lifted and lowered. The platforms can also be lifted and lowered independently, enabling the machine to lift swap bodies that are not on level ground. The front platform is fitted with guides to suit standard ISO corner castings, with the rear platform having no guides. Having guides only on the front allows effortless loading of the

swap body as the operator needs to align only 2 guides, which when in the correct position, guarantees the rear platform will also be in the correct lifting position.

SAFETY AND VISIBILITY In terms of safety and visibility the Combi-SBT offers numerous advantages compared to a shunt truck and trailer where you are driving “blind” with the load behind the driver. The cab is mounted at 90° on the machine and off-centre to the load which offers full 360° visibility and line of sight to all areas of the machine. With the addition of mirrors and a rear-view camera there are no blind spots, making the positioning the Combi-SBT under the swap body quick and easy as well as safer for the operator and surrounding personnel. The operator can also complete a full cycle without having to exit the ergonomically designed low level cabin.

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IFAT 2022

MESSE MUNICH - GERMANY

*World’s Leading Network for Environmental Technical Twenty halls of the Messe Munich Exhibition Centre were packed with technologies, innovation and solutions to master environmental and ecological challenges. Transport and municipal related commercial vehicles were prominent too, as a platform for these products and services. Alongside the multiples of big names in the business, there were a number of Irish based manufacturers, flying the flag for the country, including Cargotec Engineering Ireland, Multihog and PEL Waste Reduction Equipment. Fleet Transport caught a flavour of the happenings on site.

Multihog, demonstrating its latest developments including compact road sweepers.

DAIMLER TRUCKS Daimler Trucks premiered its all new, all electric powered eEconic RCV – Refuse Collection Vehicle to the global audience. With its 106 kWh from 3 battery packs and a ?? motor, up to 100 km on a 9 hour shift is achievable in one charge.

PEL WASTE REDUCTION EQUIPMENT Since moving to its new Ballindine, County Mayo factory, PEL has increased its product portfolio, expanding on its compactors, bottle crushers and solar powered bins into export markets.

On duty were Kieran O’Malley, Tommy Griffin, David Turner & Michael Toughey.

CARGOTEC ENGINEERING IRELAND Among the many Hiab Manual Handling applications, was the Dundalk built electric powered Moffett E4 25.3 NX truck mounted forklift MULTIHOG Another Dundalk based company (with Dundalk roots!) is

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CAPPELLOTTO Throughout the world, Cappellotto is a leader in producing industrial vehicles for cleaning sewers and ducts, vacuum dusts and solids loaders and transporting hazardous waste.

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Will do well.

SCARAB With Cork native Gary Kelleher as the UK & Ireland Sales Manager, Scarab is doing well but challenged with the lack of chassis supply for its municipal machines. Two of these units are bought by Walker Vehicle Hire.

FORD TRUCKS Ford Otosan produces modern day versions of the Ford Cargo trucks, with this 1833 4x2, one of its mainstream models, with the ITOY winning F-Max topping the range.

VOLVO TRUCKS The Swedish manufacturer continues to add to its portfolio of electric powered multi-axle rigid trucks. This 6x2/2 is based on the Electric FMX.

UNIMOG As they say ‘probably the best off-road/municipal/utility vehicle in the world’. The Unimog continues to evolve in every shape and form.

SCANIA By using its L – Low Entry chassis/cab Scania can offer and specify a range of urban orientated applications, even with electric power, like this one.

FUSO First public showing of the latest generation FUSO Canter in

TATRA TRUCKS Not so familiar in Western Europe but the Czech Republic built Tatra Phoenix 6x4 AWD holds a major presence, whatever it goes or exhibited at shows like this, displayed at the Hiab stand.

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Lyreco strengthens its commitment in Ireland with new €34 million Dublin head office and regional distribution centre facility A move south west from Parkwest, Dublin 22 to Rathcoole, County Dublin has seen Lyreco, the distributor of workplace products and solutions substantially expand its Irish operation with a €34 million investment in new 50,000 sq.m headquarters.

Lyreco’s Irish presence dates back to 1970, with the company celebrating over 50 years in Ireland. Lyreco Ireland currently employs 94 people and the opening of its new facility in Dublin is expected to create an additional 50 jobs. The business has the largest field-based sales force in the industry and its new premises will be the largest of its kind in Ireland, with innovative vertical storage technology and 50 percent additional capacity on site.

During the official opening, guests, customers and media were given an exclusive tour of the new warehouse facility, heard from the management team on the future development of the Irish business and learned of the enhanced support to its customers.

Commenting after cutting the tape, Michael Milward, Managing Director of Lyreco UK & Ireland said: “Today is a proud occasion for all the Lyreco team as we celebrate the continuation of our Irish journey with a fantastic new facility here in Rathcoole. We have come a long way over the past 50 years, and we are excited to continue our journey, delivering a great working

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day to businesses across the region.

Our new premises are part of an ambitious expansion plan in Ireland that will see us increasing our partnerships with our customers, helping them to adapt to the changing face of how we all work and provide them with workplace solutions that help them to achieve their sustainability objectives too.”

“By investing some €34 million, we are pledging our future to Ireland showing the depth of our ambition in this market. Expanding our business with our new facility will create more than 50 new jobs, while significantly expanding our range of partnerships with Irish producers. This will create added value and employment in the indigenous workplace solutions market, underscoring our contribution to the local economy. We have been quietly supporting and improving Irish businesses for the past half a century, but today’s announcement shows that we are ready to move onto the next level. Lyreco is here for the long

haul and we’re looking forward to playing our part in the transition to an exciting new way of working and doing business for the good of our people and our planet as demonstrated through our Lyreco Goodness approach,” he added.

Lyreco is already one of Ireland’s foremost workplace solutions providers, partnering with both private and public sector clients in retail, industry, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and education, as well as satisfying the growing demand for home office and hybrid working. The company stocks over 7,000 products at its new Dublin distribution centre, with many available for next day delivery, and has access to over 3,000 additional products which are available for delivery within 48 hours. These products span 18 categories including general office stationery and supplies, cleaning and catering, hygiene and personal protective equipment, technology and much more.

As part of its commitment to local communities, Lyreco is working

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towards a strict set of environmental and social targets including zero waste to landfill by 2025 - the Irish premises boasts 98 percent zero waste to landfill currently. This aligns with the company’s global pledge to achieve a circular economy, with products and solutions being up-cycled, re-used, and producing no waste.

The growth of Lyreco’s Irish division also supports the general Lyreco Goodness approach, an initiative that gives the company the opportunity to clearly communicate

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its ambitions, objectives, and priorities on social value, sustainability and wellbeing. Lyreco continuously strives to have a positive impact on all its beneficiaries, making economic, social, environmental, and cultural responsibilities a priority in everything it does.

Michael Walby, Lyreco Ireland’s Country Head of Sales explained: “We have a great team here in Ireland and we work extremely hard across the business to minimise our social and environmental impact. We’re committed to demonstrating Lyreco

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Goodness in everything we do, which helps us maintain our position as a sector leader in sustainability. Our Lyreco Goodness philosophy includes our commitment to our employee wellbeing responsibilities and CSR strategies which is supported through multiple initiatives such as our charity partnership with Pieta House and our Microbusiness Support Programme. We want to ensure that Lyreco continues to be an industry leader and an employer of choice. The opening of our new head office and distribution centre will support these goals and facilitate further strong growth.”

Last year, as part of the company’s UK and Ireland subsidiary, Lyreco delivered more than two million orders to some 47,000 customers at 226,000 addresses. The expansion of the company’s Irish operation is expected to contribute to a doubling of sales turnover in the next two to three years, confirming Lyreco’s commitment to the Irish market.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie

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Multimodal Exhibition 2022 NEC, Birmingham 14-16 June *15th running of the multi-faceted transport and logistics show *Six times larger than when it began in 2008 Since 2008, Multimodal has been successfully building a supply chain and logistics community of shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters and the suppliers which support them.

Multimodal represents every logistics sector, characterised by key vertical sectors, including agribusiness, chemical, automotive, electronics, FMCG, food & drink, fashion, pharmaceuticals, construction, aerospace, energy, real estate, recycling, paper/ print and perishables, amongst others, covering all modes of transportation, including sea, road, rail, air and inland waterways.

Multimodal’s flagship event is the annual Multimodal Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, spanning three days, and Handling Network was present once again to report from the following stands

customers in the UK, Europe and beyond. Services include nightly trunking to Ireland, England & Wales along with as storage facilities at Baillieston & Glespin that includes consolidation, pick-pack and fulfilment.

UK & Ireland. It is now a top 5 UK provider for Trader Support Services.

IRISH FREIGHT SOLUTIONS www.irishfreightsolutions.com

DENNISON TRAILERS www.dennisontrailers.com

BRITTANY FERRIES www.brittanyferriesfreight.com

Over the last 30 years, Brittany Ferries has become the undisputed leader in freight transport across the western Channel. Its state-of-the-art ships operate on a greater variety of routes, and from a greater selection of departure ports, than any other ferry company.

BULLET EXPRESS www.bulletexpress.co.uk For over three decades, Bullet Express (Bothwell, Scotland) has provided logistics and storage solutions to

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At its factories in Naas and Lancaster, Dennison Trailers manufactures function built trailers including: skeletals, tippers, platforms, machinery carriers, drawbar trailers and curtainsiders. Dennisons also builds a range of specialist trailers, including the innovative sliding bogie trailers and extendable trailers.

DERRY BROS www.derrybroscc.com Derry Bros Shipping (Loughgall, Armagh & Carrickcarnan, Louth), started to prepare for Brexit, setting up Derry Bros Customs Clearance in 2020 offering a range of customs clearance services to more than 200 customers throughout the

Irish Freight Solutions (Paragon Business Park, Bolton) offers direct transport services from the UK into the Island of Ireland, running direct Irish groupage and full load networks. James Wood, Managing Director was on hand to explain also about its full UK transport services KRONE TRAILERS www.krone-trailer.com

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review The German built Krone Box Liner sliding-bogie container carrier is designed to carry 20’, 30’ 40’ & 45’ containers, two boxes at once or any standard sized tank. Quick-release twist locks also ensure fast and easy handling. It comes with a 10-year warranty against corrosion.

Seatruck is a dedicated freight ferry company on the Irish Sea. Established in 1996, it started with just one vessel, dedicated to filling a gap in the market for a freight operation serving Ireland.

“We have come a long way since then, we have remained close to our core customers, the haulage industry, which regards us as a friendly company with huge corporate backing.” said Alistair Eagles, Seatruck CEO.

MONTGOMERY TRANSPORT GROUP www.montgomerytransportgroup.com SAMSKIP www.samskip.com Samskip offers pan-European, environmentally responsible combined transport services via shortsea, road, rail and inland waterway routes.

Multimodal, high frequency services connect to and from, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Iberia, UK, Ireland, Iceland, Scandinavia, Baltic States, and in Central & Eastern Europe.

The Montgomery Transport Group comprises of 4 divisions: Montgomery Transport Ltd - a preferred haulier of freight moving between UK & Ireland; Montgomery Distribution Ltd - An extensive pallet & LTL distribution network throughout the UK & Ireland; Montgomery Freight Management Ltd & European Express Road Services.

TIMOCOM www.timocom.co.uk

SDC TRAILERS www.sdctrailers.com Timocom, the German headquartered FreightTech company, with 500+ employees in 40 countries, with offices in Poland, the Czech Republic & Hungary. The IT and data specialist supports customers to achieve their logistics goals by providing smart, safe and simple applications and services.

UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) www.ukwa.org.uk Established in 1978, SDC which operated from a small shed in Bellaghy, has grown to be the UK & Ireland’s largest semi-trailer manufacturer, with 4 manufacturing plants, based in Toomebridge, Magherafelt, Antrim and Mansfield. It supplies in the main to leading logistics operators, supermarket chains and hire companies.

BILBAO PORT www.bilbaoport.eus.en The Port of Bilbao is for many reasons, one of the most important transport and logistics centres in the European Atlantic Arc. In addition to its convenient geographical location, it offers a series of advantages, such as: Docks with draughts of up to 32 metres; Railway connections to its dry port network: Azuqueca (Guadalajara), Coslada (Madrid) and Villafría (Burgos).

SEATRUCK www.seatruckferries.com With 700+ members, the UKWA, provides a voice for the industry, helping members to operate safely, legally and profitably, safeguarding industry standards and ensuring their views are represented clearly and effectively to Government. Professional business advice is also provided.

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How to get the best out of operating through Dublin Port

Irish Exporters Association meeting at Dublin Port Supply Chain issues have always been a key topic for discussion at Irish Exporters Association (IEA) events. The COVID-19 pandemic has not alone impacted severely on the matter, but has meant that many of these discussions have taken place on-line using virtual platforms such as Teams or Zoom. For several years, the Association has organised its membership on a regional basis and arranged meetings at venues local to the members.

Over the last three years each Regional Group meeting has taken place on-line, on average once every six weeks, giving the ability to go into more depth on specific topics over a period with a view to coming up with solutions mainly based on the experience of other participants.

In the early 2022 meetings one particular supply chain frustration that bubbled up was the delays and problems of shipping through Dublin Port, and specifically through the Lo-Lo container terminals. The Association team took this on board and opened discussions with the Port Company and the Terminal Operators there.

It immediately became apparent that the sense of frustration was mutual and that though the ‘port people’ had done much to ease the problems for traders and their hauliers, these developments had not been well communicated or, indeed, discussed directly. Detailed discussions followed, including a number taken ‘off-line’, and these culminated with a visit to

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the Port on 1 June. That visit took the discussions further and included a tour of the container handling operations both within the port and at an outside empty container depot.

Some of the issues raised and which readers might find interesting to raise with their nominated Freight Forwarders and hauliers included: Could the trader make better use of the terminal opening hours outside the Monday morning and Friday evening peaks? Each of the terminals operates weekend hours and regularly extended hours though current usage here is very low.

Could the trader move towards operating warehouse/distribution centre gate hours more closely to a 24/7 basis? This would facilitate better planned haulage operations.

Several empty container depots have recently opened close to the M50 and the Dublin Port Tunnel. Do the opening hours there need to be longer to facilitate developments 1 and 2 above?

Implementation of full Vehicle Booking Systems (VBO’s). This system is already in operation at Dublin Ferryport Terminals (DFT) and will be used at the other container terminals within the next few weeks. This ensures that the haulier does not have to queue to access the terminal, and in many cases the container that he/she is to collect is prepared for them. It will also enable the haulier/trader to identify late opening times if they are available.

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Company of the first phase of Dublin Inland Port in February 2022 which will focus on the storage and repair of empty containers, releases considerable areas within DFT and elsewhere for further expansion of activities. A second phase will make a further area available for these activities, while the Port Company will seek planning permission to permit the opening of an inland port facility which would enable customs clearance and other controls to be carried out there.

The Port Company has been putting pressure on the Terminal operators to reduce the ‘free storage’ time for containers located on the terminals to four days. This period is unlikely to be extended in the light of the developments mentioned above and the requirements for all parties to optimise space usage in the port area.

Currently there is an almost daily container rail service operating out the Port to Ballina. There is no reason why further similar services cannot be introduced for significant cargo flows.

As Dublin Port will hit significant capacity limitations within the next 15 years, traders are being encouraged to examine their options of using other ports more convenient to their Distribution Centres.

This dialogue between the IEA and the Dublin Port Community has already proven to be very useful and has the potential to be developed further to everyone’s benefit.

Text: Howard Knott – howard@fleet.ie

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