articleHGV driver lucky to live after forklift dropped pallet
A logistics company has been fined for safety failings after a driver was injured when he was hit by a pallet that fell from a fork lift truck.
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articleWarehousing dynamics shift as eCommerce kicks in
A leading think tank has recommended owners and occupiers future proof their warehouses in the face of massive market disruption from eCommerce.
articleReminder on FEM dock leveller regulations
In 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.
newsJohn Lewis deploys Voiteq’s VoiceMan across DCs
Retailer extends voice technology to loading and marshalling area with improved shipping accuracy to stores the key driver. Voice is more typically used to assist picking in the warehouse.
newsEfaflex UK appoints senior manager
Thomas Cahill has recently been appointed business development manager South East for Efaflex UK.
productView our super annual Guide – solve your handling and storage problems
You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
articleDouble deck lift contract fulfilled
Transdek 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.
articleMan crushed on sloping loading yard of dairy
A 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.
articleCool and clean
High speed doors from BID Group keep the premises of a fast-growing pet food firm at an even temperature and helps prevent pest ingress.
productCost-effective modification
Increased shipment size has prompted acoustic technology provider, Universal Silencer, to successfully modify its existing Thorworld Industries loading ramp and platform, after nearly six years of effective use.
productBAE Systems invests in heavy duty industrial curtains
Defence company BAE Systems has selected Union Industries for a bespoke industrial curtain at its submarine facility in Barrow.
articleHSE report helps in dealing with rollaways
Handling & Storage Solutions summarises a key report by the Health & Safety Executive into preventing HGV rollaways.
articlePort of Tyne deploys Speedor Storm doors
Port of Tyne takes on Hart Door Systems’ Speedor Storms, industrial doors with wind resistance up to Class 5 (over 90mph).
productMobile hopper system uses Speedor
Working with Port of Tyne, Hart Door Systems’ Speedor Storms – the Speedor variant with wind resistance up to Class 5, that is over 90 mph – have been installed on a mobile hopper system which forms a key part of the port’s ship unloading procedure.
productChemicals firm boosts yard safety
Thorworld Industries assisted Hexion Chemicals UK in improving its yard safety with the installation of a new fixed loading bay.
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productTraining & exhibition centre
industrial door manufacturer Hörmann has opened a new training and exhibition centre at its headquarters in Steinhagen, Germany.
productStop energy loss
Airbloc energy efficient air curtains cut energy loss by over 80% and deliver a uniform flow of air to separate interior and exterior atmospheres, maintain internal climate, offer significant cost savings and deliver improved worker comfort.
productCleanroom contract for Hart
Three Speedor Cleanroom doors provide high-speed solution in an exceptional clean room environment.
