articleFood supplier to Sainsbury’s and Morrisons buys Cold Stop
A leading producer of chilled ready-meals has installed Cold Stop curtains from Seymour Manufacturing International to help solve a temperature control issue.
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articleHormann looks at the big picture
Temperature 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.
productMulti-brand servicing
Hörmann 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.
productDifferent door types
Throughout the year, BID Group installs hundreds of different door types in many different locations and can offer a solution whatever the application requirements.
articleA halfway house
Thorworld MD John Meale explains how SMEs with an active warehouse space but no loading bay can unload and despatch effectively.
articleIt ain’t necessarily so…
Premium 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.
productEscaping heat prevented
Leeds-based Union Industries, which designs, manufactures, installs and maintains its own range of fast acting doors, has installed two of its Bulldoors at fancy dress experts, Smiffy’s in Gainsborough to prevent heat escaping from its stock room.
articleUrban double deck trailer launched
Loading bay equipment specialist Transdek UK is launching a Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the upcoming CV Show.
productNon-contact safety device
Hörmann has developed its safety award winning Light Grille, non-contact safety device, for use with sectional doors. The new element can also be retrofitted into existing sectional door frames or alternatively housed in STL post sets made of weather resistant, anodised aluminium.
productTransdek at CV Show
Lifting and loading equipment innovator, Transdek UK is demonstrating its double deck lifting solutions on stand 5C71 at the CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, 29 April to 1 May 2014.
productLevel-headed design
When it comes to loading and unloading smaller trucks and vans, longer dock levellers are an effective option to safely work with a wide range of vehicle heights. However, with vans in particular, width can be an issue. To address this, Hörmann has developed the HTLV 3 dock leveller with three part telescopic lip.
productLoading dock alternative
Worcestershire fresh produce transport company IDS Transport is benefitting from improved flexibility and operational performance after installing a bespoke loading system manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
productNationwide upgrade
Dock Solutions has completed a nationwide safety upgrade on Walkers Crisps/Pepsico loading bays.
productTriple security bollards
Loading bay equipment specialist Farrington Industries has secured the UK and Ireland distribution rights for a range of shock absorbing protection bollards.
productVirtual warehouse
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems – Industrial Door and Docking Solutions division (formerly Crawford UK) unveiled its brand-new website platform in September 2013 and detailed analysis shows that the distribution themed ‘virtual warehouse’ has proved a popular addition.
articlePopular retail choice
Telescopic conveyors are an increasingly popular choice for retail applications handling impressive throughputs, but thought must also be given to minimising downtime, says Sovex.
productLightweight high speed door
Union Industries has expanded its range of industrial fast acting doors with the development of a lightweight internal door for ambient & chilled environments – the Picadoor.
productTwo core identities
As part of a UK initiative, Stertil Stokvis is now operating as two separate identities that more clearly represent its core businesses – Stertil Dock Products and Stertil Door Products.
productPreventative maintenance promoted
Easilift Loading Systems is reporting a 30% growth in its service business during the past 12 months – a success the company attributes to the developments it has made in its after-sales approach.
productNo near misses
When a reassignment of SCA’s Skelmersdale factory meant extra wall need to be built at the facility, the company approached Klimate High Speed Doors to provide rapid roll and fire roller shutter doors.
