productAt a time of the year when many companies assess their annual performance and prepare forecasts and budgets, Thorworld Industries says there is no better time to take a look at the effectiveness of the loading and unloading operation in order to determine what equipment a company needs to improve functionality.
articleThe recent headlines about the major UK gas companies increasing their prices again this year serve as a reminder that the cost of all types of energy is going to continue to rise exponentially for the foreseeable future. For managers of factories and warehouses it’s important that they act now to reduce their energy consumption and protect their profits in the long term. ALEM members are aware of the pressures that companies are under and offer many different high quality products and services
productNew from Hörmann are two new high speed doors for the logistics industry, the Speed sectional HS 5015 and HS 6015. These doors have been developed to offer an alternative to the high speed spiral door for when fitting space is limited, particularly in the lintel area.
productTransdek UK has worked closely with Arla Foods to install six loading and lifting solutions at several sites across the UK, including two tailor-made 6.5t double deck lifts at the world’s largest fresh milk dairy at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.
articleLoading area the scene of yet another forklift related death.
productLoading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries has reported excellent growth in its dedicated service division during 2013, citing the current increasing preference of its customers to maintain and retain, rather than replace, loading bay equipment.
articleDock sealing solutions are commonplace but one company is claiming a first with a solution that allows trucks to open doors into a fully sealed warehouse.
articleUnion Industries has expanded its range of industrial fast acting doors with the development of a lightweight internal door for ambient & chilled environments – the Picadoor.
productThe automatic high-speed ‘Speedor Mini’ pictured is one of two such doors supplied and installed in just two weeks by Hart Door Systems at the Barnsley site of Cranswick Foods, one of Yorkshire’s largest cooked meats suppliers.
productServicing of industrial doors, gates, loading bay equipment and other goods in and out associated equipment is seen by leading industrial door companies, such as BID Group, to be the most beneficial and cost effective measure of ensuring continually safe and reliable operation.
productNew multi-purpose sliding doors complement the fire and smoke tight sliding doors already available from Hörmann. Sharing the same precision engineering is reported to mean these doors offer value for money and long term reliability.
productStertil Stokvis has introduced a special offer alongside the launch of its FlexiEdge range of fast-action industrial doors. Offering exceptional safety plus unrivalled resistance to wind, weather and impact damage, the new doors are available from just £90 a month.
productThis Speedor Super was installed by Hart Door Systems at HLC Wood Products’ plant at Upwood Air Park, Peterborough, where the south facing side of the aircraft hangar was sometimes subject to extreme weather due to the exposed position on this former RAF airfield.
productThe installation of a bespoke platform and ramp loading bay system from Thorworld Industries has brought greater efficiency, flexibility and cost savings to the manufacturing facility of The London Taxi Company.
articleA leading producer of chilled ready-meals has installed Cold Stop curtains from Seymour Manufacturing International to help solve a temperature control issue.
articleTemperature controlled operations have always been leading the logistics industry in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact, since this represents a key element of their cost management.
productHörmann now includes multi-brand servicing as part of its 24/7 repair and maintenance support. Demand from the logistics industry for manufacturer backed service has been growing rapidly, as distribution networks have evolved.
productThroughout the year, BID Group installs hundreds of different door types in many different locations and can offer a solution whatever the application requirements.
articleThorworld MD John Meale explains how SMEs with an active warehouse space but no loading bay can unload and despatch effectively.
articlePremium equipment such as high speed roller shutter doors are often thought of as an expensive luxury, but Sara LBS MD Christopher Knollys says this can be incorrect.
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