articleThe best of both worlds
We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
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articleStay safe in challenging times
The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) represents the interests of UK manufacturers and suppliers of loading bay equipment including dock levellers, scissor lifts, tail lifts, yard ramps and dock shelters. In this role, the Association is a member of the British Materials Handling Federation which itself is the UK national member of FEM – the European Federation of Materials Handling and Storage Equipment.
productJohn Lewis invests in bespoke tail lifts
Central Transport, the fleet engineering department of John Lewis Partnership has risen to a number of delivery challenges at its Oxford Street store by fitting Access XL Multi-Deck tail lifts to their urban double-deck trailers, for dock and kerbside deliveries.
newsKey safety milestone
Rite-Hite has passed a major milestone in loading bay safety – the delivery of its 20,000th Global Wheel-Lok system in Europe.
articlePromstahl launches in UK
A prominent European loading bay manufacturer has launched to the UK market with the recruitment of two leading lights in the industry.
articleKey loading bay sector acquisition
Double deck innovator Transdek has been acquired by Fen Bay Services in a major deal for the UK loading bay sector.
productSafer drive system for doors
The patented Campisa Fidelity hydraulic drive system works in the same way as a conventional drive unit but does away with springs, spring shafts and cable drums.
newsFeedback welcome on proposed revision of safety requirement for lifting tables
ALEM is encouraging comments and feedback from UK manufacturers and users.
productAn authority for socially distanced operations
During a time when being safe in the workplace has never felt so important, leading name in loading bay equipment, Thorworld Industries, offers reassurance to partners and customers that its active engagement as an industry influencer remains as keen as ever.
productMajor boost to European manufacturing capability
Loading bay safety business Rite-Hite has signalled a major investment in its European operations by commencing manufacture of its Global Wheel-Lok system in Germany to provide customers outside of the US with just-in-time delivery of a range of solutions to support the warehousing, logistics and distribution industries.
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Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
productSt Modwen completes final phase at Doncaster Park
Hörmann UK is a key partner at the estate which features 250,000 sq ft of prime industrial warehousing space.
articleAdapting to further eComm sales
The design of warehouses and the specification of the loading technologies installed throughout them continues to evolve to support supply chain operators in successfully meeting the ever changing demands placed on the logistics sector, says Phil Thorpe, senior product manager at Hörmann UK.
articleFood 3PL safely installs modular loading dock
2ExcelLogistics, the customer-orientated haulage and warehousing operation with a food supply chain focus, has safely achieved completion on a Thorworld Industries modular loading dock installation in challenging times, with all teams involved working compliantly to meet social distancing guidelines.
articleSt. Modwen Park Gloucester Phase 1 completes
With an impressive growth strategy for 2020, St. Modwen Industrial & Logistics continues to set the pace in the industry for speculatively built logistics hubs.
productBeware of inadequate servicing
As the economy continues to bite hard, companies are understandably thinking of cutting costs by not investing in new equipment, and relying on existing machinery.
productShining a light on safety
An LED light guide for reversing trucks is the latest addition to the range of safety features that Hörmann can equip loading bays with.
productInterlock devices launched
Thorworld Industries has launched a new range of interlock devices designed to improve operator safety and prevent drive-offs when using mobile yardramps and loading bays.
articleHaldex urges Soft Docking to avoid damage
Soft Docking from Haldex is designed to help reduce vehicle and dock damage when reversing to a loading bay. It helps prevent damage and ensures automatic activation of brakes when distance to the ramp is critical.
articleWe need to talk about dock shock
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that shock (jarring and jolting) causes 36% of all head, neck, and back injuries associated with mobile equipment operators. The profitability of virtually every facility with a loading bay is adversely affected.
