articleFast doors for deep freeze areas
Efaflex high-speed doors have been installed with a major frozen food processor and distributor who supply two of the largest high street supermarkets.
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articleLifting standards
ALEM sheds light on upcoming loading bay standards that could have a significant impact on how suppliers install, and end users deploy, loading bay equipment.
productAutomatic vehicle loading
Joloda International is exhibiting on at this year’s Cemat show in Hanover, showcasing its automatic Factory to Vehicle Loading systems (AVLs) with a view to demonstrating how customers can save money and reduce carbon footprint.
product3PL deploys bespoke loading bay
Logistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
productDoors are good to go in ‘food-to-go’ sector
Poultry firm Benson Park used Union Industries on a chill store extension, with two Matadoors fitted to help the food company meet strict temperature control and hygiene standards.
articleCommunication is key to loading bay safety
Logistics safety expert Ruth Waring FCILT looks at dock safety, with a specific focus on avoiding Drive-aways.
articleDHL installs 99 loading bays at airport hub
An installation of 99 loading bays has been completed by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City.
productNew Salvo loading bay safety system
Industrial safety specialist Castell has launched a cost-effective new version of its Salvo loading bay safety system, designed specifically for customers who have leased warehouses.
articleSafety achieved with a combination of technology and process
Minimising the potential for accidents is one of the main concerns for warehouse managers today, says Tom Langley, projects director at Hörmann UK. The loading bay in particular has long been considered one of the most dangerous areas owing to operational equipment containing moving parts and numerous vehicles utilising the same space.
productPharma firm specifies high speed doors
To counter rising fuel bills, a pharmaceutical company in Luton installed two Delta Speed 6030 doors from Enerco.
productSovex launches parcel handling solution
International vehicle loader and conveyor manufacturer Sovex launched its telescopic boom, the compact TL4, at LogiMAT.
articleRapid action door
Waste firm Shanks Group deploys a rapid action door for its Aylesbury distribution depot.
productMajor safety feature
More Speedors and shutters have been installed by Hart Door Systems at Thomas Dudley’s foundry at Dudley, West Midlands.
articleThorworld Industries celebrates 35 years of success
Thorworld Industries is celebrating 35 successful years of business.
productDon’t fall off the edge. Load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading, the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
articleValue retailer invests in double deck loading
Transdek UK has completed the first stage of a project to further enhance double deck loading efficiency for value retailer Boyes by installing a 6.5 tonne double deck lift and three dock levellers at one of its North Yorkshire distribution centres.
product3T to tackle the rise of the machines
Transport managers and logistics personnel are invited to learn about how the application of new technology is revolutionising transport management at a CILT event in June.
productRicoh chooses Efaflex doors for Telford DC
Alan Blakemore, senior facilities engineer, has overseen the site for the past 32 years and says: “The smooth operation of the premises is of paramount importance. We move an enormous amount of palletised goods around the site with one area alone producing 800,000 bottles of toner every month. We have to ensure the safety of our operatives in these high volume areas.”
articleSafety a priority for Heinz loading bay upgrade
Iconic food brand Heinz has chosen to further improve the loading bay safety systems at its UK based manufacturing facility in Kitt Green, near Wigan, using a new dock leveller and platform designed and constructed by Thorworld Industries.
productSweet deal
Tate & Lyle Sugars will install a further four high speed doors and carry out a full refurbishment of another two, at its Silvertown-based facility, which already boasts 26 Union doors.
