Is there enough ‘health’ in ‘health and safety’?
Health and Safety is one of those things that usually results in a sharp intake of breath. I’m sure that at some point we’ve all heard, or even said, that something is, ‘Health and Safety’ gone mad!
Packing a punch
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with Chess Logistics sales and marketing director Alex Mills to talk innovation and the value of experience.
BITA members’ mood dips in latest survey
The mood of BITA members’ is growing more pessimistic – consistent with the overall weakness and uncertainty around the UK economy – according to the members’ survey contained in the latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook.
Warehouse expansion
NAEKO Logistics, a specialised logistics services company focused on offering value-added solutions, has expanded its logistics facilities and warehouses in San Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona to continue offering global solutions to the growing demands of international trade.
Safer manual handling for loads of up to 500kg
Demag Cranes & Components has added a new model to its DCM-Pro Manulift range to accommodate increased load capacities.
Combilift unveils new electric multi-directional counterbalance 4000kg capacity forklift truck
The Combi-CBE 4t forklift was launched by Managing Director Martin McVicar at the recent GIS show at the Piacenza Expo centre in Italy.
From the ground up
No part of the construction of warehouses is easier to get wrong and harder to fix than the floor argues Sika.
New Swisslog reports address the challenges of energy efficiency and small order fulfilment
Managing energy efficiency and small order fulfilment are two of the greatest challenges facing modern logistics operations, according to new reports from automation and intralogistics experts, Swisslog.
Logistics property fund expands to UK
Equites Property Fund has seen an annualised return of 28% per year over the past three years.
The established standard
9 things you need to know about Thorough Examination (but were afraid to ask)…
Six of the best
Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) reveals how any business – regardless of industry or size – can raise its safety game at little or no cost.
Countering the shortfall
Apprenticeships and training to meet the challenges of the future says James Clark, Secretary-General, British Industrial Truck Association (BITA).
Green means lean
Embracing sustainability can provide a competitive edge in the supply chain. The potential gains are leading companies to automate more of their intralogistics, argues Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA).
Tackling issues for food logistics
The FSDF is the sole trade body, which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the federation’s CEO and administration team are committed to tackling issues head on, and ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGO’s, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
Mastering maintenance
Who does what to ensure lifting equipment is safe? asks Ben Dobbs, technical manager, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association).
Smooth and durable
Resin flooring systems provide an ideal flooring solution for handling & storage facilities says FeRFA.
Biggest PPMA Show for 12 years shows manufacturing strength
Once again, the PPMA Show highlighted why it’s the UK’s unmissable event for processing and packaging machinery, when it returned to Birmingham’s NEC between 26 and 28 September.
Get on board with safe lift truck mounting and dismounting techniques
Numerous musculoskeletal, and other, injuries occur when getting on and off lift trucks. Laura Nelson, Managing Director of RTITB, the leading workplace transport training accrediting body, explains how taking some simple steps can help reduce the risk of incident of injury.
Getting the best post-Brexit excise deal for UK supply chains
UKWA Positioning Paper highlights ways in which the supply chain sector can work with Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs to ensure that post-Brexit excise legislation does not place an unfair burden on legitimate logistics companies.
Time for a rest?
FTA campaigns for better driver facilities, with urgent action needed to provide more secure, safe and high-quality driver rest areas.
