FKI Logistex News

FKI Logistex Launches PL-950 Series Palletizer at PACK EXPO 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:06:00 EST

FKI Logistex launched its PL-950 Series hybrid in-line palletizer at the PACK EXPO 2008 exhibition in Chicago, Ill. The PL-950 uses one or more robotic arms for pattern forming, making it ideal for handling small finished case sizes, multiple product formats, and complex patterns.

FKI Logistex and KEOGH Consulting to Host Material Handling Seminar

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces that it will host, in partnership with KEOGH Consulting, a material handling seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 2, 2008 at the FKI Logistex Technology & Education Center (TEC). The full-day seminar, titled "Going for Growth: Get More from Your Existing or New Distribution Center," is designed to share knowledge on planning, operations, material handling solutions and order fulfillment technology innovations.

FKI Logistex Announces Enhanced, Web-based Tools for EASYpick Order Fulfillment Software

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces that its popular EASYpick� order fulfillment software now features enhanced productivity reporting and workload planning tools for supervisors. The latest EASYpick software release provides universal access to the new supervisor tools from any computer connected to the EASYpick network and supports FKI Logistex EASYpick Pick-to-Light, GoKart, Voice, RF, and EASYput� Put-to-Light technologies.

FKI Logistex to Launch Latest Palletizing Solution at PACK EXPO 2008

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:24:00 EST

FKI Logistex will showcase its latest palletizing technologies at PACK EXPO 2008 in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 9-13. The 4,224-square-foot FKI Logistex display (Booth S-1582) will highlight the company's line of high-speed palletizers, including the new PL-950 series, which features a robot-based case divider.

FKI Logistex Launches Streamlined, Multilingual Web Site

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces the launch of the company's new Web site at www.fkilogistex.com. The new site, available in seven languages, offers customers top-level product information and quick access to local sales and service representatives around the world.

The new FKI Logistex Web site features streamlined content about FKI Logistex products and services for industries including airport baggage handling, e-commerce, consumer goods, ground and overnight parcel distribution, retail distribution and library solutions. Available in French, Spanish, German, Danish, simplified Chinese, UK English and U.S. English, the site provides enhanced information for its customers around the world.

Visitors to the site can access in-depth case studies, view product demonstration videos, download the full suite of FKI Logistex brochures, and request customized information about FKI Logistex solutions from local representatives. The Web site also contains a constantly updated Media Center including press releases, white papers and an image gallery with photos for use by the press. The Media Center also features RSS News and Case Study feeds for automatic updates about the latest company developments.

FKI Logistex Installs Low-Noise, Energy-Saving Automated Return System at Seattle Area Library

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex has installed a fully automated book return system at the Redmond Regional Library, enabling the library to dramatically improve handling capacity and efficiency. The library, a major branch of the King County Library System that serves Seattle, Wash. and surrounding communities, will be able to process an annual circulation of 1.1 million items at a rate of 2,100 items per hour.

FKI Logistex Completes Expansion Project For The Forzani Group

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:12:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces that it has completed a large project with The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, expanding Forzani's existing distribution center (DC) in Toronto. FKI Logistex added a new put module and routing sortation system to increase the facility's capacity and allow Forzani to serve more stores nationwide.

FKI Logistex Awarded New Wincanton/ GlaxoSmithKline Contract

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST

has been awarded the contract to extend the major site at Middlewich, Cheshire, from which Wincanton operates GlaxoSmithKline�s northern distribution base. The original ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was completed by FKI Logistex in 2005 as part of a major 10-year third-party logistics (3PL) contract awarded to Wincanton by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

FKI Logistex to Introduce Ergo Volume� at ALA Annual Conference

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex will introduce its new Ergo Volume� bulk container at the American Library Association's 2008 Annual Conference, to be held in Anaheim, Calif., June 26-July 2. A new addition to the FKI Logistex library automation system, the Ergo Volume is an ergonomic cart for bulk collection and reshelving of returned library materials. Its large capacity and compact size make it ideal for use in conjunction with FKI Logistex automated check-in systems.

FKI Logistex to Promote Automated Material Handling Solutions at Upcoming Mexico City Trade Shows

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex will host exhibits at the upcoming 2008 EXPO PACK (Booth #2102) and EXPOLOGISTICA (Booth #403) tradeshows in Mexico City, Mexico. FKI Logistex de M�xico, S.A. de C.V. is a leading material handling solutions provider in Latin America, with a large installed base of manufacturing and warehouse distribution systems, including palletizing and depalletizing systems, conveyor systems and order fulfillment systems.

FKI Logistex Introduces Multilingual Interface for BOSS PC-Based Control System

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces the release of a multilingual interface for its BOSS� PC-based control system. The new interface, which easily adapts to multiple languages and dialects, enables companies to address the needs of an increasingly multicultural workforce.

FKI Logistex Awarded �40M Contract for �Green� Baggage-Handling System at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport�s International Terminal

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex has been awarded a �40M contract by Finavia to design and install a new energy-efficient baggage handling system at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport�s international terminal. Finavia is the first airport operator to commission FKI Logistex� new LS-4000E tilt-tray sortation system to achieve next-generation efficiencies in space and energy usage.

FKI Logistex Launches New Case Conveyor Product Family

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:13:00 EST

FKI Logistex announces the launch of Logistex Case Conveyor Solutions, an advanced conveyor product family for the global market, at CeMAT 2008, May 27-31 in Hannover, Germany. The new conveyor family combines superior performance, reliability, throughput and ease of maintenance with the latest energy-saving features, reducing operating costs and increasing energy efficiency.

Work Starts on State-Of-The-Art Storage and Retrieval System for British Library

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex has started the installation of a high-density automated handling system designed to help the British Library to reduce their storage footprint and increase productivity. The British Library receives a free copy of every book and journal published in the UK. The British Library is currently building a new, specialist, low-oxygen storage unit at Boston Spa, West Yorkshire to house the growing national collection.

FKI Logistex Celebrates Success at Changi Airport T3 with Baggage Handling System

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 EST

FKI Logistex has announced the successful installation and handover of a major Baggage Handling and High Speed Transfer System at Terminal 3, Changi Airport � operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and recognised as one of the most advanced and passenger friendly airports in the world.