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newsDock leveller safety course makes rapid progress
130 attendees have completed a one-day course in dock leveller safety launched a year ago by the Association of Loading Bay and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) and the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF).
productPrevent forklifts falls and early departures
WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS remain a significant concern, with the UK alone reporting 246,000 incidents annually. In addition, 12% of fatalities or major accidents occur during loading and unloading operations.
productSecured by Design for overhead sectional doors
STERTIL, A supplier of industrial doors, has announced its Thermadoor sectional overhead doors have achieved the highly prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation.
productModular loading
GARAGE AND vehicle maintenance equipment distributor Gemco has seen significant improvements to its loading and unloading operation following the installation of a modular loading dock and yardramp from Thorworld Industries.
productHeavy duty ramp upgrades at Tilbury Docks
HUGHES & ASSOCIATES FM (HAFM), which provides receiving, handling and delivery services for imported natural stone, has tackled the challenges of high volumes and heavy loads with the installation of three Super Deluxe container ramps from Thorworld.
productHörmann and Panattoni get central in the East Midlands
Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of logistics property, has completed two units of Grade A warehouse space at Panattoni Park J28 which is conveniently located just off junction 28 of the M1.
productForklift driver killed during loading operation
AN OLDHAM-based haulage company has been fined more than £85,000 after a fork lift truck driver was killed while loading a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
productNew overhead sectional door has fewer parts to replace
AS BUSINESSES face mounting pressure to optimise operations, ASSA ABLOY has launched a groundbreaking overhead sectional dock door with innovative motor technology.
productSecure the loading bay
THERE IS a legal imperative that places the responsibility of employers to safeguard the health and safety of their employees, and companies that own warehouses and logistics facilities are increasingly made aware of hazards in their work environments.
articleMoving floor system streamlines loading
Flooring manufacturer accelerates shuttle cycle between its factory and warehouse.
productDock levelling ramp for vans
SOUTHGATE HAS launched the Dock Levelling Ramp which is designed to speed up operations as the number of small vehicles in last-mile delivery continues to increase.
productMovement from the centre
Hörmann UK has introduced an innovative movable centre support for its industrial sectional doors.
articleImproving loading bay safety and enhancing warehouse efficiency
Vincent Tremouilhe, who has been working with GMR Safety for 10 years in the European division, shares insights into what sets the company apart in the international field of loading bay safety.
articleTrends for 2024 and beyond
Logistics is a fast-changing industry, especially when it comes to new technologies, says Thorsten Mauritz. So what can we expect in 2024?
articleGrowth and success
2023 has seen continued growth and success for the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM).
articleTop tips for safer loading
DESPITE LOADING bay equipment being traditionally thought of as low-tech, investing in new technology is an important way to prevent incidents in and around the loading bay.
productSafer van loading
COMPOSITE DOOR manufacturer Solidor has installed two van docking ramps from Thorworld Industries at its new Stoke-On-Trent facility, resulting in significant improvements to both the safety and efficiency of its loading operations.
productLevel 2 dock leveller safety training to launch
THE DOOR & Hardware Federation (DHF) will launch the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety in conjunction with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM).
articleUniversal application for dock lift
The Universal Dock Door Lift (UDD) from Transdek UK is a rugged, modular loading bay system which can accommodate various vehicle types including vans, LGVs and single and double decked HGVs.
