productManage maintenance safely
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is an essential tool when dealing with heavy industrial equipment.
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productChemicals firm implemented industrial doors
INEOS, THE global chemicals company, has had five new Hart industrials doors installed at its Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham site in a project being carried out by Hawkins Construction.
productMobile road blocker launched
THE ROAD Blocker 1000 SF from Hörmann UK will launch in June this year. It is a vehicle blocking system involving no foundation works and is able to withstand impacts of a 7.5 tonne vehicle at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
productHuge warehouse for Amazon within M25
BERICOTE HAS completed works on its 2.3 million sq ft Amazon unit at the former Littlebrook Power Station in Dartford.
articleDealing with newly laid concrete
Rising moisture is a resin floor system’s worst enemy. If moisture comes into contact full bond strength may not be achieved. This in turn could result in blistering, partial delamination, or complete failure of the full resin system, cautions PSC Flooring.
productThe ‘Easy’ truth behind e-commerce returns
WITH E-COMMERCE returns just as explosive as online shopping, many e-retailers are discovering their returns management processes aren’t efficient. Returns management is one of the most often overlooked processes of the warehouse.
product£5k incentive offered for new drivers
GIST IS offering up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for customers including Marks & Spencer.
articleGet the warehouse ASRS ready
The floor is the most important element of a successfully automated warehouse, says Bartosz Sobowiec.
productFire at Ocado’s Erith CFC – dark side of eComm boom?
IT HAS been reported that the blaze was caused by ‘two robots colliding’, although London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the cause is unclear at this stage.
productLithium-powered utility vehicle
THE STAR EV range is brought to the UK by distributor Reesink e-Vehicles, a new division dedicated solely to electric vehicles. This brand features a comprehensive range of 28 lithium and sealed battery-powered utility vehicles. The UTVs can transport 4–22 people or carry materials and have rapid charge, a good mileage per charge, an extensive warranty up to six years.
product10 year lifetime
PRODUCT INNOVATION doesn’t always mean revolution, but rather incremental improvements that evolve over time, says Bott.
newsLatest stats on MEWP accidents
The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines to conduct temporary work at height, highlighting the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry worldwide to help avoid the most common types of serious accident in future.
productElectrical supply contract key for Purfleet development
Matrix Networks has been appointed by Goodman to design and install multi-utility connections for the new Purfleet 338 logistics development at Purfleet Commercial Park in Thurrock.
articleDeep cleanse for L’Occitane
Global beauty brand, L’Occitane, has joined forces with cleaning contractor ICE Cleaning to mitigate the spread of viruses and bacteria, including coronavirus, throughout its warehouse to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees at all times.
articleEcomm boom could spark rise in warehouse blazes
A pandemic-propelled e-commerce boom has sparked a surge in demand for storage and distribution space, which brings with it a potential rise in warehouse blazes, warns Zurich Insurance.
newsAmazon chooses maintenance solution for VNA areas
THE LOBO platform is used to repair Amazon fulfilment centre racking.
productRack safety white paper launches
THE UK is in the grip of a growth explosion in warehousing and logistics supply. Forecasts suggest that the surge in online sales in 2020 has created a need for an additional 30 million sq. ft of warehouse space.
productGet back to capacity
WITH COVID now seemingly on the back foot, many storage facilities are looking to get back to full operational capacity.
productTemporary heating and cooling
TEMPORARY HEATING and cooling has been supplied by ICS Cool Energy for an electric car manufacturing site in Germany.
articleWhy is physical key management important in business security management?
A comprehensive key management programme is essential to the security of any facility and the safety of workers and visitors. Controlling accessibility of keys for your business improves protection of both the building and its assets, enhances premise security, and prevents loss or damage. Here we will discuss how to implement a key management system as a vital part of a business safety strategy.
