Picking systems: Try before you buy (1st January 2012)

Many live storage systems are installed without achieving the pick rates envisaged due to simple design issues that could easily be picked out if a customer had access to a test facility before installation, according to E

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  For large volumes (1st November 2011)

With its new 'lean', 800 x 600mm large volume SL heavy-duty plastic containers for loads of up to 500kg, BITO claims to open up a whole range of new production and distribution possibilities.

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  Order picking steams ahead at Spirax Sarco (1st September 2010)

It is reported that a BITO Storage Systems solution has transformed storage and order picking operations at Spirax Sarco, manufacturer and supplier of components for industrial steam systems.

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  Dynamic answer to storage challenge (1st July 2010)

Compared to traditional static shelving and longspan racking, dynamic carton live storage can offer faster picking, reduced manpower and improved space saving and organisation, according to Edward Hutchison, managing dire

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  Adapt to flow (1st July 2010)

Adapta-Flow is a carton live storage innovation from BITO Storage Systems, which can be retrofitted to existing static racking to convert it into carton flow racking using the racking beams. It is compatible with all ty

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  One solution to double-handling (1st September 2009)

Warehouses and distribution centres can eliminate double handling and substantially reduce the movement of stock around a warehouse by using pallet and carton flow racks, writes Ed Hutchison, MD of BITO Storage Systems.

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  Lessens noise (1st September 2009)

With a growing number of low noise environments, an increasingly important consideration for containers used in automated picking systems is the amount of noise they generate, as this can contribute to the noise generat

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  Bin series extended (1st May 2009)

BITO Storage Solutions has extended its RK series of plastic bins to include a 156mm width option that, it says is suitable for standard 1000mm shelves, which can comfortably hold six RK bins of this width to make ma

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  Easy to configure (1st March 2009)

The ERGO modular storage system from BITO is a self-assembly storage system.

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  Test service (1st September 2008)

New from BITO Storage Systems is a testing service for dynamic storage systems.

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  Test service (1st September 2008)

New from BITO Storage Systems is a testing service for dynamic storage systems.

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  Odds stacked in favour of safety (1st September 2008)

An Empty Pallet Return System has been developed by Bito Storage Systems to address significant health and safety issues facing order pickers in warehouses and distribution centres, particularly the growing number of fema

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  Choose right supplier (1st January 2008)

Racking is just one element of a storage system, businesses will also be using pallets, bins and containers so the entire system needs to be versatile, yet it must also offer value for money, says Edward Hutchison, mana

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  Strong, stable racking (1st January 2007)

Storage systems manufacturer, Bito, has announced the launch of a completely new range of pallet racking. The new collection will be among the products to be highlighted on the company's stand at this year's IMHX. A key fea

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  FREE guide for storage and order picking (1st November 2006)

The launch of a new free guide for storage and order picking, by solutions provider BITO, offers companies contemplating improvements in their operations an invaluable source of help and information. Laid out in colour coded

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  Free guide book launched (1st November 2006)

The launch of a new free guide for storage and order picking, by european solutions provider BITO, gives companies contemplating improvements in their operations a source of help and information. Laid out in colour coded sec

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  Kitted out (1st September 2006)

BITO Storage Systems has developed a new parts kitting system that is said to increase storage density and accommodate a greater number of components.

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  Live solution (1st September 2005)

Quality and efficiency have been boosted at Utopia’s pottery warehouse in Bilston following the installation of a dynamic storage facility from Bito Storage Systems as a focal point of its quality checking and handling procedures.

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