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šŸ”‘ The keys are ours!We've officially moved into our new unit... although "moved in" might be a strong term given there's...
01/06/2026

šŸ”‘ The keys are ours!

We've officially moved into our new unit... although "moved in" might be a strong term given there's currently nothing in it. šŸ˜…

Now comes the fun part: filling it with machines, equipment and coffee mugs!

We're looking forward to getting everything set up and sharing some exciting new demos and projects from our new base over the coming months. Stay tuned. šŸ‘€

We all know a ā€œDaveā€ šŸ‘€Sometimes the biggest sign that a warehouse is ready for automation is when too much of the operat...
20/05/2026

We all know a ā€œDaveā€ šŸ‘€

Sometimes the biggest sign that a warehouse is ready for automation is when too much of the operation depends on one personā€™s balancing skills and ā€œspecial techniqueā€.

A bit of conveyor automation can go a long way in making processes safer, smoother and far less stressful on busy days.

How many warehouses still rely on ā€œDaveā€™s methodā€? šŸ˜…

Behind the scenes on another exciting install šŸ‘€Weā€™re currently installing a replacement outbound conveyor system for a m...
15/05/2026

Behind the scenes on another exciting install šŸ‘€

Weā€™re currently installing a replacement outbound conveyor system for a major heritage brand. It's a project weā€™re really proud to be involved with. Everythingā€™s progressing smoothly on site so far, and weā€™re looking forward to sharing more when we can.

šŸš› Swipe through to see how telescopic boom conveyors help remove loading dock bottlenecks and keep warehouse operations ...
07/05/2026

šŸš› Swipe through to see how telescopic boom conveyors help remove loading dock bottlenecks and keep warehouse operations moving šŸ‘€

Paul and Glenn out on the road last week.Weā€™ve had the team visiting all sorts of sites recently - keeping busy across a...
05/05/2026

Paul and Glenn out on the road last week.
Weā€™ve had the team visiting all sorts of sites recently - keeping busy across a range of different projects!
Not saying itā€™s all about the coffee stopsā€¦ but it definitely helps ā˜•

Most warehouses donā€™t have a handling problemā€¦they have a flow problem.When pallets arrive too high, mixed, or difficult...
29/04/2026

Most warehouses donā€™t have a handling problemā€¦they have a flow problem.

When pallets arrive too high, mixed, or difficult to break down, everything slows:

- Goods-in backs up

- Labour increases

- Errors creep in

One simple solution? Pallet layer splitting.
In our latest guide, we break down:

ā†’ What pallet layer splitting actually is

ā†’ How a pallet changer works in practice

ā†’ When it makes the biggest impact (including racking height issues)

If youā€™re looking to improve efficiency without overcomplicating your operation, this is a good place to start.

Take a look šŸ‘‡
https://northgroup.tech/knowledge-hub/faqs/what-is-pallet-layer-splitting-and-how-does-a-pallet-changer-work/

24/04/2026

šŸŽ„ Mythā€‘Busting Warehouse Automation - Episode 1

Myth: Warehouse automation is only for large warehouses.
Truth: Automation today is modular, scalable, and just as impactful for smaller operations.

In the first video of our warehouse automation mythā€‘busting miniā€‘series, we break down why size doesnā€™t have to be a barrier to automating smarter.

Hygiene standards are evolving, and pallet handling is right at the centre of it.From reducing contamination risks to im...
21/04/2026

Hygiene standards are evolving, and pallet handling is right at the centre of it.

From reducing contamination risks to improving consistency in goods-in, small changes in how pallets are handled can have a big impact across your operation.

Our latest thought piece explores how regulations are shaping smarter, safer workflows - and where solutions like pallet changers fit in.

Read the full post here: https://northgroup.tech/knowledge-hub/thought-pieces/how-hygiene-regulations-are-changing-pallet-handling/

Fun Fact: Robots donā€™t just lift heavy, they redefine whatā€™s possible in a warehouse šŸ’ŖšŸ¤–Some industrial robots can handle...
17/04/2026

Fun Fact: Robots donā€™t just lift heavy, they redefine whatā€™s possible in a warehouse šŸ’ŖšŸ¤–

Some industrial robots can handle loads equivalent to 100+ people combined, reducing strain on workers while massively increasing throughput.

Less manual lifting. More efficiency. Smarter operations.

Not sure where to start with automation?You donā€™t need a full overhaul to see results. In fact, some of the biggest oppo...
17/04/2026

Not sure where to start with automation?

You donā€™t need a full overhaul to see results. In fact, some of the biggest opportunities can be identified in under 30 minutes, just by looking at how work really flows through your warehouse.

In this guide, we break down a simple, practical way to spot inefficiencies, reduce manual handling, and uncover where automation can make a real difference.

https://northgroup.tech/knowledge-hub/guides-and-resources/how-to-identify-automation-opportunities-in-under-30-minutes/

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