London, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2015 -- Material handling equipment has become more important for manufacturing operations and line managers, according to a recent report produced by Future Market Insights (FMI).
The FMI report entitled 'Material Handling Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 – 2020', noted the industries most effected by the use of material handling equipment currently include agricultural, automotive, air cargo, aerospace and building and construction, amongst others.
It was reported the effective use of materials handling equipment was not only beneficial to improving health and safety aspects in the workplace, but also helps to improve productivity as it increases fast and efficient movement of products and materials, resulting in greater flexibility within the warehouse and operational areas.
Advanced Handling UK manufacturers of materials handling equipment and solutions commented on the future changes; "Towards the end of 2014 we heard a lot about the shift towards a focus on productivity. This emerging trend moving away from old patterns of increasing or decreasing staff to meet demand is instead focusing on how human and machine can work together to increase. Over the last four decades our [Advanced Handling] customers have experienced more efficient handling processes with improved productivity and safety when they have invested and implemented handling solutions within their operations," commented Advanced Handling's Managing Director, Mike Prince.
"Full automation within some sectors and operations isn't productive. We have customers where we know the human interaction during their manufacturing and production process is vital to the quality of the end product," Mike Prince continued. "Integration of materials handling equipment and automated lines is happening and we, like other manufacturers of these solutions are adapting so we can continue to support UK businesses."
The FMI report indicates increasing automation and focus on productivity with a future outlook of integration with electronic intelligence and material handling equipment expected to change the global material handling equipment market during next five to six years. The report noted that amongst the highest supporters and users of materials handling technology to increase productivity and conditions in the relevant industries include North America, Japan, China and Western Europe.
About Advanced Handling Ltd
Advanced Handling Ltd designs, manufactures, supplies, installs and services materials handling solutions for organisations across the UK including automotive, aerospace, food and drink, healthcare and engineering. Located in Market Deeping, Peterborough, Advanced Handling specialises in standard and bespoke materials handling and lifting equipment and tooling, reducing health and safety risks and improving manual handling and operational efficiencies. www.advancedhandling.co.uk
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