eureka

The magazine for the materials handling professional

"It was Archimedes who observed that the power of levers could be used to move the entire world."

This publication is named after his famous exclamation of 'eureka!', literally, 'I've found it.'

eureka magazine is published three times a year and is packed with useful information on the world of materials handling. www.eurekapub.eu is the online sister publication of the printed magazine. Here, you can read the articles and subscribe to the printed magazine and email alerts.

eureka Editors

Monica Escutia

Commissioning editor

eureka’s commissioning editor is Monica Escutia, a Bachelor of Communications – Journalism. She is a Spanish national and fluent also in Dutch, English and Italian.

Having previously edited a variety of international media she has spent the last eight years in the materials handling industry – the first four as a parts sales representative for several European countries, before becoming the EAME Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator for Cat® Lift Trucks, based in the Netherlands.

Ruari McCallion

Freelance Writer

Freelance writer, specialising in B2B, business, specialist and trade magazines.

Written extensively on Lean manufacturing (business improvement) and a variety of business topics. 'Green' and sustainable manufacturing/business. Conference moderator and presenter - FT/Italian Trade Commission 'Future of Manufacturing', Chicago; The Manufacturer Live; others.

Has also undertaken 'crisis management' PR for a number of large companies.

Ruari is a confident public speaker, with experience going back to the 'Student Movement' in the 1970s.

He's also acceptable on the golf course!

Gay Sutton

Freelance writer/journalist

Areas of expertise include: supply chain management, water management, lean manufacturing, manufacturing management, carbon emissions reduction, renewable energy, news writing, physics and astrophysics Sectors of coverage include: manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mining, health services, higher education, construction, industrial design, Readership in: UK, Europe, South Africa, USA, Canada, India

Gian Schiava

Marketing specialist and B2B writer

Gian Schiava has been involved in the materials handling sector for over 19 years during which time he has held various sales and marketing positions. Fluent in Dutch, English and Italian, he is currently owner of AFFARE International B2B marketing, an agency specialized in supporting
B2B companies getting their message across in a multinational setting. AFFARE is based in the Netherlands.

When Gian is not working he loves to cook nice meals for his family and friends or ride his race bike. Never at the same time, though.

Robin Meczes

Freelance writer and editor, specialising in transport and logistics

A former editor of Materials Handling News and Freight and former executive editor of Commercial Motor, Robin has over 20 years' experience of writing about materials handling, warehousing, supply chain management and freight transport for a wide variety of B2B magazines.

He has also contributed to a number of special supplements on logistics and transport in national newspapers.