IMHX 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019
IT’S
SHOW TIME
IMHX 2019 is set to open its doors to the industry’s biggest names in late September.
What can they expect to fi nd at the UK’s largest show of its kind? MM takes a look
The UK’s largest intralogistics and supply
chain event, IMHX, returns to the NEC
in Birmingham from 24-27 September.
Visitors to the event will be able to see
the developments in automation and
robotics technology that are reshaping
the way orders are picked, packed and dispatched
as the biggest names in the industry descend for
four days of networking and education. With over
400 exhibitors to choose from, cutting through
the noise and maximizing your time is vital. Here,
MM profi les some of the highlights from the
event, and the key new technologies on show.
Forklift Operator Challenge
The UK’s top forklift truck drivers will put their
skills to the test by taking part in a live Forklift
Operator Challenge. Organised by Talent in
Logistics in partnership with UniCarriers, the
Forklift Operator Challenge will see lift truck
operators undertake a series of tests designed to
show their skills, knowledge and understanding
of the need for safe forklift operation. Ruth
Edwards, business manager at Talent in Logistics,
says: “Forklift operators don’t tend to get highly
BY CHRIS BECK
recognised for their hard
work, which is why we want to
celebrate these individuals and
encourage them to continue
their eff orts. The Forklift
Operator Challenge will also
demonstrate the importance
of skilled, safe and effi cient
forklift operators to the
productivity and profi tability
of any company.”
Chris Bates, sales director
at UniCarriers UK, comments:
“The operators taking part
will use the award-winning
UniCarriers TX3 electric
counterbalance truck and
UniCarriers will provide
each entrant with a truck
familiarisation session before
they compete to ensure that
they enjoy the truck’s new
technology and extra features.”
Any qualifi ed counterbalance
lift truck operator can register
to take part in the Forklift
Operator Challenge by visiting
Hall 6, Stand B190 at any
time during IMHX 2019 or by
contacting Talent in Logistics
in advance by emailing
talentinlogistics@capitb.co.uk.
Logistics Awards
Journalist and host of BBC
Breakfast and Newsnight, Naga
Munchetty (above, inset), will
announce the winners of this
year’s Logistics Awards at a
gala evening taking place on
Thursday 26 September.
Over 600 senior
professionals from leading
retailers, manufacturers
and logistics operations are
expected to attend the Logistics
Awards dinner, which will be
held at the VOX Conference
Centre, Resorts World at the
NEC Birmingham. The Logistics
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UK’s largest
supply chain
and intralogistics
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