productHigh visibility tape
QUICK AND effective highlighting of hazards and restricted areas in industrial premises and offices is provided by yellow/black self-adhesive marking tape, available from Beaverswood.
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productLow disruption ventilation units
HOVAL HAS launched a new range of TopVent decentralised roof ventilation units, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern logistics operations.
newsGlobal warehouse tech leader Ocado to speak on resilience and fire safety
Ocado will present to a worldwide audience at the Safety in Logistics digital conference on November 23, sharing lessons learned from the catastrophic fire at its Andover fulfillment centre in 2019.
newsUKWA calls on Government to reform electricity market
THE ASSOCIATION has responded to the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s recent consultation on the proposed review of the electricity market arrangements by highlighting the need for holistic electricity reform, to protect both the planet and the supply chains of the future.
productA-SAFE reveals evolution in brand identity
A-SAFE HAS unveiled a refresh of its long-established brand, as the UK-headquartered business continues to expand globally.
productUKWA takes solar message to the Lords
In partnership with Zestec Renewable Energy UKWA held a networking lunch yesterday at the House of Lords.
articleCould warehousing go off-grid?
Commentators have highlighted weaknesses in UK electricity infrastructure, compounded by the war in Ukraine, that could hamper the development of the modern warehouse.
articleNurturing logistics innovation
Wincanton is working with early stage companies to uncover innovations that can help it serve customers better. HSS editor Simon Duddy explores.
articleLearn safety online
Join us for the Safety in Logistics one day digital conference on November 23 – the event is focused on experts and leaders sharing lessons learned to promote safer warehousing and logistics operations.
articleReliable supply chain accelerates mezzanine projects
Nurturing partnerships with dependable, high-quality suppliers – such as Toomers – has been key in securing sustainable growth for mezzanine supplier, MiTek.
productImproving security and safety
BRANDSAFE HAS expanded its range of modular cages and enclosures.
productLong life luminaire
THE TUGRA luminaire from TRILUX is said to be efficient, durable, and economically attractive. With up to 189 lm/W and a service life of up to 100,000 h, energy bills stay low for longer, says the manufacturer.
productLighting logistics
BLECKMANN, A player in supply chain management solutions for fashion and lifestyle brands, sourced a turnkey solution from Zumtobel Lighting for its BREEAM rated UK-based operations.
articleBig wins for flooring specialist
One of a number of recent wins for flooring specialist Inotec, engine manufacturer Kubota UK has selected Inotec for an interior signage and floor marking project at its large warehouse in Thame, Oxfordshire.
productUse floor signal markers to boost warehouse safety
The quick and easy marking out and identification of safe walkways and access points on warehouse floors is provided by a range of high visibility floor signal markers, available from Beaverswood.
productSprinklers a sound gigafactory option
FIRST COINED by Elon Musk to describe his first electric car battery production plant, the term ‘gigafactory’ has become generic for any large scale facility that produces lithium batteries for cars on massive scale, Business Sprinkler Alliance chair Iain Cox.
productRenewable advances from XPO
XPO Logistics has reduced the environmental impact of its operations in the UK and Ireland, according to Dr Nicholas Head, environmental and sustainability lead in the region.
newsBriggs makes Irish acquisition
Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Galway Plant and Tool Hire (GPT), one of Ireland’s largest and most successful plant, commercial vehicle and tool hire specialists.
articleWarehouse crisis as National Grid ‘severely depleted’
Will UK power availability silence the warehousing boom? Rees Westley provides an analysis.
productUKWA says case for solar ‘overwhelming’
An independent research report, commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) and produced by specialist consultancy Delta Energy & Environment (Delta-EE), has shown huge potential benefits for the UK, and for the warehousing & logistics sector, of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the nation’s warehouse rooftops.
