productTrain and talk it out
Numerous lift truck incidents result in injury or death to LGV drivers, but what causes this? And how can employers prevent loading bay incidents?
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newsReliable and environmentally friendly doors
Union Industries is continuing to drive environmental efficiency at Plaxton with the installation of two new Ramdoors at its Scarborough site.
productSpecialist ATEX shutters
Hart Door Systems has recently begun work on its first order from Oman for four highly specialist ‘ATEX’ shutters for compliance with regulations relating to environments with a risk of explosion.
articleWatch out for loading bay creeps
It’s a disturbing fact that loading bays are dangerous places. Such accidents frequently result in life-changing injuries and, tragically, fatalities. Stertil Dock Products outlines measures you can take to protect workers.
articleSafer loading with Dock Gate
A-SAFE has released a range of gate solutions that seeks to help managers cut down on loading bay shutter damage.
productAmazon under fire on warehouse safety
Amazon warehouse workers suffered fractures, contusions, head injuries and collisions with heavy equipment, GMB investigation shows.
productJoloda acquires service arm of Sovex
The deal is said to make the newly created Joloda Conveyor Services one of the largest service providers in the sector.
productEnergy from waste plant secures specialist doors
These eight Speedor Storm doors are part of a mixed installation on a Scottish Energy from Waste (EfW) plant which, as well as the Speedors also includes 15 Hart Firebrand fire and security shutters.
productImproved temperature regulation for packaging manufacturer
Union Industries is helping the UK’s leading independent corrugated packaging producer, Cepac, to bolster its business operations.
productCleaning product manufacturer invests in mobile loading platforms
Robert Scott, the largest manufacture of mops in Europe chose to further improve loading bay structures and capabilities across three of its six sites; each situated in the Northwest of England.
articleEnsuring guidance
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 and dock shelters. In this role, the Association is a member of the British Materials Handling Association which itself is the UK national member of FEM – the European Federation of Materials Handling and Storage Equipment.
articleDoor maintenance issues
DHF’s general manager & secretary, Michael Skelding, talks about issues currently facing the industrial door sector and sets out the federation’s pro-active plans for the year ahead.
productConfectionery manufacturer relies on FlexiEdge
The fast-action doors provide access to a fork truck driver’s training facility and a stores area within its manufacturing and distribution complex in York.
productInflatable dock shelters
When asked to solve temperature control issues with existing dock shelters at a large cold store distribution centre BID Group provided an efficient and reliable solution.
productHart’s first order for Oman
Hart Door Systems has recently begun work on its first order from Oman for four highly specialist ‘ATEX’ shutters for compliance with regulations relating to environments with a risk of explosion.
productFoodservice firm invests in fourth Thorworld loading ramp
Hunts Foodservice, an independent frozen, chilled and ambient food supplier with sites across the South West, bought a fixed loading platform and dock leveller in 2016 for its Sherborne warehouse from Thorworld.
productCollaboration produces specialist baggage handling system for Malta Airport
Hart Door Systems has supplied eight fire shutters to form a specialist Baggage Handling System as part of Malta International Airport’s €12m Terminal Reconfiguration project.
articleDeal with downtime
Downtime costs can spiral, says Phil Clark, industrial service manager at Hörmann UK. Cut them out at source by making sure your loading bays are fully operational at all times.
productCombilok delivers on safety
It’s a disturbing fact that loading bays are dangerous places.
productSpecialist doors for Energy from Waste plant
These eight Speedor Storm doors are part of a mixed installation on a Scottish Energy from Waste (EfW) plant which, as well as the Speedors also includes 15 Hart Firebrand fire and security shutters.
