articleSafety at the heart of loading bay design
Alan Jenkins, sales director of Hörmann UK explains why designing out risk is essential for the modern loading bay.
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productContainer access ramps
Loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries has underlined the comprehensive nature of its product portfolio in its 2014/5 Product Range Brochure, which includes the company’s new Ground Level Container Access Ramp.
newsCSL provide innovative pallet handling solution
As an established company providing bespoke solutions to meet customer’s individual handling requirements, Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) was asked to review proposals for a new fully automated lorry loading system handling full pallets.
productMake sure there’s a good match
The European Materials Handling Federation (FEM) has issued new guidance for customers, specifiers and end users of dock levellers that will have a significant impact over the coming months, says Jonathan Bowdler, service sales manager, Pickerings Lifts Loading Systems.
articleLasting solution
Semi-permanent Thorworld loading system becomes lasting solution for busy logistics firm.
productRepair & maintenance
Operated from service hubs positioned across the UK, sara LBS offers a nationwide maintenance and emergency repair service which helps to keep doors and loading bays operational
articleBendy Boom updated
Vehicle loader and conveyor manufacturer Sovex launched a new compact version of its award winning Bendy Boom at CeMAT.
newsWarehouse door developed to speed up parcel movement
The rise of online shopping and the increased demand for parcel deliveries is a trend that is set to continue across Europe. In the UK, the Royal Mail is predicting that by 2023 UK parcel deliveries will reach 2.3 billion items a year.
articleVersatile solution to suit parcels
The rise of online shopping has greatly increased parcel volumes and this has prompted Hörmann to develop a loading bay door specifically to meet the needs of parcel delivery companies.
productFlexible loading
Thorworld Industries believes that the flexibility of mobile yardramps represents the perfect loading and unloading solution for UK manufacturing, as the country records a three-year high in growth.
productExtended warranties
As part of its multi-brand 24/7 service support, Hörmann provides extended warranties and fixed price servicing, adding to increased ROI that can be achieved with the company’s total preventative maintenance packages which also help with budgetary control and financial planning.
productBespoke loading bay solutions
Providing RTP specialist, PPS Midlands with an efficient logistics operation at new premises near Uttoxeter, Thorworld Industries has installed three fixed loading bay solutions – each comprising a ramp, platform and dock leveller.
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articleIntegrate the loading bay
Transdek UK general manager Leon Butler says there needs to be a greater focus on increased integration of the loading bay as part of improving supply chain operations.
productPost lift in loading bay
Tecmach post lifts provide an effective solution for loading bays where the site does not allow a pit or where only a shallow pit can be built. The company can provide units with capacity up to 3000kg and platforms up to 3m x 2m, using 240V single phase power supply.
articleLoading bays restored in DC refurbishment
A vacant food distribution centre in Leicestershire has been undergoing a process of refurbishment and modernisation in order to bring it back up to an operational standard.
newsA Christmas menu from Hormann
With seasonal goods already on the way to the UK and clothing retailers stocking shelves with winter woolies, have you thought about Christmas yet?
productTry before you buy
Double deck specialist Transdek UK is offering two loading bay trial options to transport and logistics operators considering investment in double deck trailers.
productDocks boost pallet capacity
Buffaload Logistics has opened a new 6-bay cross-docking facility at its 16 acre Huntingdon headquarters which, says the company, will increase capacity by up to 50% and provide a permanent ‘buffer’ for peak seasonal demands.
productDouble deck lifts
Transdek has installed two 6.5t double deck lifts to ensure efficient loading of a new fleet of fixed double deck trailers at Booths, the family owned and operated northern grocer.
