Roof suspended load restraint system released
With over 4,000 prosecutions last year for unsafe loads and over 300 VOSA inspectors out in the field enforcing the VOSA matrix, load security is one of the hottest topics in the industry right now.
With over 4,000 prosecutions last year for unsafe loads and over 300 VOSA inspectors out in the field enforcing the VOSA matrix, load security is one of the hottest topics in the industry right now.
Every logistics operator understands the challenges facing their supply chain, but many lack the belief that asset-related challenges are simple and cost effective to solve, says Richard Jenkins from RF Code.
Plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP) specialist, Schoeller Allibert, has expanded its Magnum range of folding large containers (FLCs) with the introduction of Magnum Helium, a lightweight container to simplify handling operations and reduce fuel costs.
Basingstoke based Gordian Strapping has integrated a side seal strapping machine into AAK UK’s packaging line at King George Dock in Hull.
CMC CartonWrap is an automatic carton packaging system capable of creating dynamic cardboard boxes from a continuous corrugated material reel.
A recently installed Mosca strapping machine at the Portsmouth facility of pharmaceutical wholesaler, Phoenix Healthcare Distribution, is enabling the company to achieve a high level of productivity, strapping around 3300 tote boxes containing pharmaceuticals each day.
Many legislative, environmental and financial factors are driving the increasing use of RTP in the waste management and recycling sectors argues Simon Knights, sales director – UK/Ireland at Schoeller Allibert.
The new SafeStretch stretch wrapping system from Wessex Packaging promises to make pallet wrapping not only easier but also much safer.
This year’s Spring promotion from Schoeller Allibert offers savings across a broad range of harvesting and distribution trays for the fresh produce sector, with options for all varieties of fruit and vegetables.
Plastic returnable transit packaging (RTP) specialist, Schoeller Allibert, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Bean, who will cover Scotland and the north east of England.
Reported to be ideal for the storage and transport of recycling, laundry, removals and void fill, self standing bags are now available from Packer.
Manufacturer of plastic crates and pallets, Schoeller Allibert will be giving visitors to Foodex 2014 a taste of the cost savings, environmental benefits and efficient performance that returnable transit packaging (RTP) can offer the industry.
Mosca Direct is adding further new features to its comprehensive service and after sales care programme.
Basingstoke-based Gordian Strapping has supplied 10 new OMS Side Seal Compression Strapping Machines to Crown Packaging UK.
There are clear advantages of plastic containers for both shipping and storage purposes, according to global container manufacturer SSI Schaefer, which has expanded its range with new technology in design, moulding and materials.
Available on the company’s website, the Kite Air Shock system from Kite Packaging, includes packs for bottles, crockery and electronic items such as computer tablets.
The Xtegra range of packaging has security tamper-evident features, which are designed to provide a deterrent against in-transit and in-storage theft and contamination.
The new partnership is designed to enhance product availability for FROMM customers and offer all-round securing of transport goods under one roof.
Everyone in the industry is concerned about the increasingly proactive stance the DVSA is taking towards load restraint on curtain sided vehicles. Many complain that their requirements are unnecessarily costly and excessive. Loadhog, the transit innovator, disagrees.
Kite Packaging Managing Partner Gavin Ashe talks to Simon Duddy about returnable packaging and the firm’s ethos.