articleTrends for 2024 and beyond
Logistics is a fast-changing industry, especially when it comes to new technologies, says Thorsten Mauritz. So what can we expect in 2024?
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productHart Storms for Caribbean airport
HART DOOR Systems of Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the installation of four Speedor Storms at a major international airport in the Caribbean, bringing the number of international airports globally which have Hart door installations to over 40.
articleGrowth and success
2023 has seen continued growth and success for the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM).
productBSW Timber overcomes weather challenge with Union
UNION INDUSTRIES, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has once again demonstrated the robust design and manufacture of its Ramdoor by helping BSW Timber overcome extreme weather challenges through the installation of two high-speed doors.
productDurable and hygienic double action doors
Hörmann UK has launched a range of double action doors particularly suited to the food production and distribution markets.
productHigh-performance loading bay equipment for premium industrial units
PHASE TWO of Symmetry Park Aston Clinton saw the development of three environmentally sustainable, premium industrial units offering warehousing and distribution space plus Grade A office accommodation.
articleTop tips for safer loading
DESPITE LOADING bay equipment being traditionally thought of as low-tech, investing in new technology is an important way to prevent incidents in and around the loading bay.
productSafer van loading
COMPOSITE DOOR manufacturer Solidor has installed two van docking ramps from Thorworld Industries at its new Stoke-On-Trent facility, resulting in significant improvements to both the safety and efficiency of its loading operations.
productLevel 2 dock leveller safety training to launch
THE DOOR & Hardware Federation (DHF) will launch the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety in conjunction with The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM).
productDonghua slashes warehouse heat loss
UNION INDUSTRIES has supported a project at West Midlands manufacturer Donghua to eradicate heat loss from its warehouse, with the installation of a pair of its Bulldoor Rapid Rise Doors.
productDocking ramp upgrade is ‘electric’
THORWORLD INDUSTRIES is releasing an upgraded mobile van docking ramp, with a new design specifically developed to accommodate the weight of electric vans.
productDock leveller production investment
RITE-HITE HAS announced a significant investment in its German manufacturing facility in Volkmarsen to support with production of its new generation of RiteLoad dock levellers.
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productParcel network implements yard management system
Austrian Post has selected Inform’s Yard Management System (YMS) for its Yard Excellence Tool Integration (YETI) project for deployment to ten sites across its parcel network in Austria. The project started in 2022.
articleUniversal application for dock lift
The Universal Dock Door Lift (UDD) from Transdek UK is a rugged, modular loading bay system which can accommodate various vehicle types including vans, LGVs and single and double decked HGVs.
productHandle a variety of vehicles
THE CONTINUING growth of e-commerce and last-mile deliveries within the UK logistics sector results in distributors and operators looking for greater flexibility and speed when loading/unloading all types of fleet vehicles.
productMajor retailer selects modular loading dock
THORWORLD AND sales agent DARMAX UK has installed another modular loading dock for one the UK’s leading supermarket chains, providing a safe and semi-permanent loading solution without the need for extensive remedial work to the building.
productEuropean manufacturing boost
LOADING BAY equipment manufacturer Rite-Hite is to start manufacturing the Eclipse Dock Shelter at its German facility in Volkmarsen, increasing availability, reducing delivery times and supply chain challenges, and providing a more sustainable option for its European customers.
productThorworld hails Capital Allowance Scheme
LOADING AND unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries hailed the announcement of a new capital allowance scheme in the UK Government’s Spring Budget, which replaces the previous ‘Super Deduction’ scheme.
product10 year warranty of dock leveller catches eye
RITE-HITE HAS launched RiteLoad, its new generation of hydraulic dock levellers featuring new advanced controls, improved design and reinforced construction for enhanced safety.
