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?
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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.
articlePrevention better than cure
Mark Moore, service manager at industrial and garage door manufacturer Hörmann, explains how preventative maintenance contracts are central to good health and safety planning.
newsLoads 42 pallets in 7 minutes
Joloda recently installed a fully automatic loading system for food giant Pepsico to move 42 pallets of potato crisps, into a 25.25m road train in 1 load and also loads 26 pallets into a 13.6m vehicle.
articleTaking a view on safety and regulations
The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers manufacture and supply a wide range of products used for materials handling applications. Here, ALEM answers frequently asked questions from customers.
articleLoading bay management goes online with launch of interactive app
An interactive app designed to make bay management quicker, easier and more accessible has been launched by 3T Group.
productNew PCR control system
Menzies Aviation, which uses the Joloda Hydraroll powered cargo roller (PCR) system for moving ULDs at Heathrow Airport Aircargo Centre, has had five rigid 8.1m long vehicles delivered for airside distribution tasks.
productSemi-permanent loading solutions
Thorworld Industries has enjoyed a year of growth in 2014, citing its ability to offer small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a cost-effective alternative to dedicated loading bays as a notable success for the business.
productHigh-visibility finish
Following the successful use of loading bay equipment supplied and installed by Stertil Dock Products, a leading importer and distributor has recently specified an additional two bays to support its operations at the Port of Tyne.
productSurge in sales
UK loading bay and industrial door specialist, Easilift Loading Systems, has reported an exceptional end to 2014 with impressive final quarter order intake and profitability capping a year during which the company has experienced sustained growth.
articleThe danger of commoditisation
Andrew Georgiou, general manager at Stertil Dock Products is worried by a trend towards the commoditisation of loading bay equipment.
productLocker key management
Tesco UK has installed Traka’s key management systems alongside bespoke PDA lockers at the Hatfield store.
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.
productSovex to exhibit compact Bendy Boom at LogiMAT 2015
International vehicle loader and conveyor manufacturer Sovex is planning to exhibit a compact version of its award winning Bendy Boom at LogiMAT on 10th February in Stuttgart.
productAudit to boost safety
Thorworld Industries is advocating a simple solution to warehouse operators who are struggling with downtime, poor performance or health & safety issues – to conduct an audit of their loading/unloading infrastructure to determine cost-effective fixes.
productNew double deck trailers to launch at CV Show
Transdek UK, the total solutions specialists for the double deck sector, is expanding its DUET trailer range with the launch of two new models at the CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, 14-16 April 2015.
articleQVC benefits from the ‘waterfall effect’
Home shopping channel QVC approached Newland Conveyors to implement the automatic loading of cartons into its trailers.
articleAdvice on loading bay accessories
There are a essential loading bay requirements that all companies require, whatever the configuration of their loading bay, says Thorworld.
