productHuge and versatile short term hire fleet
BRIGGS EQUIPMENT has built a short term hire fleet to match the ever-changing demands and requirements of its customers.
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productSuspected arson as Owens Group warehouse destroyed
A MAJOR Owens Group warehouse in Bridgend, South Wales was destroyed by fire at the weekend.
product3PL launches competition for logistics start-ups
WINCANTON HAS launched the fifth edition of W 2 Labs, an innovation lab designed to discover emerging ideas and tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges.
productPerimeter protection for seafood site
THE SPECIALIST Perimeter Protection division of Hormann UK has recently completed an all-encompassing project at a new food processing plant in Warrington.
productFree checks for your linemarking
INOTEC HAS launched free safety and maintenance surveys for warehouse line marking.
productIWS Group appoints CEO
RICHARD HARDEN has been appointed chief executive officer of IWS Group. This appointment comes as part of the group’s ongoing strategy to drive innovation and growth.
newsFire wipes out cheese packing site
THE MAJOR blaze at the Butlers Farmhouse Cheese facility in Longridge on November 6th required 60 firefighters and 10 appliances to bring under control.
articleImprove efficiency by reducing downtime
Q&A with… Andy Rainforth, Chief Commercial Officer, A-Safe Group.
articleGlobal safety impact
Despite reports increasing, the fatality rates of the leading types of MEWP accidents have declined – an encouraging sign that collective action across the powered access industry to tackle key underlying causes of accidents is starting to take effect, says the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
articleTimely warning issued on working from height
30% of fatal work injuries linked to falls from height. Horizon Platforms shares critical health and safety rules for working at height.
newsUKWA awaits detail on solar power reform
THE UK Warehousing Association has welcomed reference in the King’s Speech to the Government’s plans to scale up renewable energy supplies, including solar, as well as its commitment to grid connection reform.
articleFrost protection and climate control for 81000 sq m warehouse
POWRMATIC SUPPLIED a frost protection warehouse heating solution for an enormous 81,000 sq m building at Midland Logistic Park.
articleAlert: How hackers use printers to gain access
EACH OCTOBER, an important conversation takes place on a global scale. It’s the time when companies, governmental bodies, and cybersecurity experts unite to discuss a paramount concern: cybersecurity.
articleDocket grab signposts ops for Samworth Brothers
THE CHILLED and frozen food distribution specialist was looking for a new hanging sign for its chilled distribution site in Leicester.
articleDSV in new approach to linemarking and floor tags in healthcare DC
THE NEW DSV distribution centre (DC) at Brackmills Gateway is an important milestone in DSV’s ambitious growth plans within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in the UK and Europe.
productRefurbished cleaning machines for sale
SCRUBBER DRYERS and other equipment will be available with the launch of Kärcher Used, from Kärcher Professional UK. The refurbished cleaning machines are backed by a Kärcher used equipment warranty.
productWheeled BRUTE combats backache
WITH TONNES of waste and materials continuously on the move, a busy warehouse is an environment that places tough demands on both workers and their equipment.
newsShowcase at warehouse to shed light on solar
UKWA WILL host its first ever UKWA Solar Showcase on Thursday 7 September, at UKWA member Howard Tenens Logistics’ warehouse in Swindon.
productSavings for the long run
ONE OF the biggest barriers to upgrading to better waste and recycling systems is the perceived cost.
productMEWP fatality rates down
Despite incident reporting increasing over the past year, the fatality rates of the most common types of accidents have declined, according to IPAF’s Global Safety Report.
