Review - IMHX 2022, NEC, Birmingham, England

IMHX 2022 – NEC Birmingham – 6/8 September 2022

*UK & Ireland’s premier event at the heart of supply chain and logistic operations

Established in 2001, IMHX is the leading intralogstics event for professionals who are involved in the handling, movement or transportation of goods throughout the supply chain. Held once again at the NEC, Birmingham, the exhibition offered participants three days of expert-led seminars; product demos; networking events and business-building opportunities. Among the array of exhibitors were a number of Irish companies seeking to further expand on its export markets. Handling Network was present to sample the fare.

MOFFETT AS

Event debutant Moffett Automated Storage (Clontibret) showcased its AS/R Systems, providing more efficient and sustainable warehouse solutions. Visitors could see the system in operation, on a 5-level system with a picking tunnel. Pictured on duty to meet new clients were Sam Moffett, CEO; Bert galuk, Conor Macleod, Eirin doyle, greg dale, Owen Quinn and Andrew Porter.

COMBIlIFT & AISlE-MASTER

Monaghan headquartered Combilift exhibited a total of 16 models across a number of stands, ranging from small pedestrian stacker trucks to the Combi-SC Straddle Carrier which can lift loads of over 100 tonnes. Sister company AisleMaster shared exhibition space with a number of models from its Very Narrow Aisle articulated forklift range which helps to maximise warehouse storage capacity, with the ability to operate in aisles as narrow as 1.6m JMC

JMC, the award-winning provider of delivery and logistics solutions, recently moved into a new purpose built warehouse facility at kingswood, dublin. It offers a wide variety of services including Same day delivery across dublin, Next day delivery throughout Ireland and daily Uk & European Pallet delivery. Pictured on stand were Wes Hancock, derek Webster, garrett Thornton & Steve Swinburn.

SPERRIN METAl Innovation and diversification, with ongoing research and development, has played a major role in the draperstown company’s success. Over the years Sperrin Metal Storage Solutions has expanded its product range of lockers and racking, diversifying into other areas such as mezzanine floors, cubicles and bespoke storage units, along with a vast array of shelving systems on offer for industrial and commercial environments.

PlUg

Chris Murray, Sales director, Plug explained that the company continues to build end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystems, from production, storage and delivery to energy generation. It is working with a number of Irish based datacentres to help meet their environmental targets. The US company has deployed more than 50,000 fuel cell systems, more than 165 fuelling stations around the world, and is the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen.

gENIA gRIPS

geniegrips Mats are manufactured from bright yellow, compound rubber that features anti-slip treads, providing exceptional grip and stability. This material is strong, oil resistant, non-marking, and can withstand temperatures between -40˚C - 110 ˚C. Its Loading Mirrors for forklifts eliminates critical blind spots in the driver’s vision. Representing the Australian safety products company were louise Inglese, Michael Inglese, keith Waterman and Shelley Haycock.

CROWN FORklIFTS

At the Fork lift demonstration Area the Crown ESR 1000 was demonstrated during the course of the three days. Stand representatives also explained about Xpress lower technology, Auto Height Select and the gena operating system. Peter Wooding, Crown Uk Manager, Technology & VNA spoke at the Conference sessions on Flexible power and Connected automation: Smart solutions for an efficient future

COMPACT

Exciting times at Compact Electric Vehicles. Alongside its EV portfolio, it is the exclusive importer for the ATM 100% Electric Powered Shunter! Suited to trailer and semi-trailer movements, the fully electric powered ATM allows zero-emission operations, improved and quieter working conditions and has a pulling capacity of 44 tonnes. The ATM Shunter was developed from the ground up as an electric heavy duty vehicle. SMC Founded in 1950, SMC Euroclamp formerly The Stockport Manufacturing Company ltd, had previously been a manufacturer of major fuselage and wing structures for aircraft during World War II. Before 1950 the company was previously known as SMC Avro, and famously worked on the lancaster Bomber. Today it makes bespoke attachments for various mobile machines and vehicles within various sectors.

B&B ATTACHMENTS

“Future technology was a central focus on our stand, which included the latest forklift truck attachment innovations from B&B Attachments and our handling partner kAUP,” explained Mike Barton, Managing director. The company exhibited new technology set to transform handling operations throughout supply chains. “Everyone is talking about electric handling solutions. Energy-efficient attachments without hydraulic functions is the future of the industry,” he added.

MIMA

Since 1994, MiMA Forklift has been a leading Chinese electric material handling equipment manufacturer and regular exhibitor at European trade shows. The Anhui based brand focuses on designing and manufacturing narrow aisle forklifts, long-material handling equipment, and customised machines for warehouses. Its customers include those in the medical, food, chemical, electronics, machinery, furniture, and logistics sectors.