articleIn June 2014, members of the FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) Elevation Equipment Product Group issued new guidelines for customers, specifiers and end-users of dock levellers. ALEM updates us on what impact this has had on industry and the implications of non-compliance.
articleTransdek UK has fulfilled a major order to supply 15 double deck lifts, and ancillary equipment, at a new Southern regional distribution centre (RDC) for TJ Morris, the Home Bargains retailer.
articleA Chorley farm operating a dairy bottling and processing plant has been fined £75,000 following the death of a worker crushed by an articulated lorry.
productThorworld Industries assisted Hexion Chemicals UK in improving its yard safety with the installation of a new fixed loading bay.
productAs the HGV started to roll down a sloping yard Tony Schulze ran after it and tried to jump in the open door but was struck and killed.
productAs spring approaches, safety expert Arco is urging British businesses to freshen up line markings across car parks, warehouses, loading bays and industrial sites, to keep workers safe, with a range of deals on its popular line marking product ranges throughout March 2016.
productLeading industrial and domestic door manufacturer Hörmann has further strengthened its global presence with the acquisition of its largest dealer in Finland.
articleALEM sheds light on upcoming loading bay standards that could have a significant impact on how suppliers install, and end users deploy, loading bay equipment.
productLogistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
articleLogistics safety expert Ruth Waring FCILT looks at dock safety, with a specific focus on avoiding Drive-aways.
productIndustrial safety specialist Castell has launched a cost-effective new version of its Salvo loading bay safety system, designed specifically for customers who have leased warehouses.
articleMinimising the potential for accidents is one of the main concerns for warehouse managers today, says Tom Langley, projects director at Hörmann UK. The loading bay in particular has long been considered one of the most dangerous areas owing to operational equipment containing moving parts and numerous vehicles utilising the same space.
productMore Speedors and shutters have been installed by Hart Door Systems at Thomas Dudley’s foundry at Dudley, West Midlands.
productWhen protecting yourself at height while loading, the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
articleTransdek UK has completed the first stage of a project to further enhance double deck loading efficiency for value retailer Boyes by installing a 6.5 tonne double deck lift and three dock levellers at one of its North Yorkshire distribution centres.
articleIconic food brand Heinz has chosen to further improve the loading bay safety systems at its UK based manufacturing facility in Kitt Green, near Wigan, using a new dock leveller and platform designed and constructed by Thorworld Industries.
productAn increase in the weight of deliveries has led BM Catalysts to invest in a bespoke loading platform to help improve yard efficiency and safety.
articleIndustrial door and loading bay equipment manufacturer Hörmann will display a selection of its product range at the show.
articleThe guide has been produced by an industry working group made up of members of the Transportation and Logistics Forum, which is chaired by the HSE.
articleThe Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) is highlighting the latest European guidance regarding the assessment of the safety and performance of vehicle restraining devices.
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