productPharma firm expands warehouse storage
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a permanent, steel-clad building and two extensions to existing facilities for Cultech, at the company’s Port Talbot location.
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articleSafety in the round
This year’s SEMA storage safety conference took a broad, holistic look at warehouse safety covering a number of hot button topics.
articleSafe Storage is Mission Possible
Jaap Vos, President of SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association says that given the volume of safety and guidance available, there is no excuse for occupational ill health, injury or fatality.
article‘Black Friday places a huge logistical challenge on retailers’
Consultancy BearingPoint predicts the additional 17 million orders generated by Black Friday will drive an additional 210,000 van deliveries over the period.
productPallet storage space added by manufacturer
Automotive component supplier Nifco UK has taken on a custom-designed temporary building to maximise available space.
articleBespoke structures becoming integral to manufacturing
Temporary buildings are helping to meet the needs of the highly demanding automotive industry, explains Dan Barker, sales manager at Spaciotempo.
productMike England Timber enhances speed and service
Smart-Space, a leading manufacturer and installer of re-locatable, semi-permanent and permanent buildings, has completed construction of a timber processing and storage facility at Mike England Timber’s headquarters near Preston, Lancashire.
productWarehouse solution for food packaging makes the grade
Rubb has designed, manufactured and delivered a warehouse storage facility for racking and food packaging at a farm in Oxfordshire, UK.
productTemporary building delivered within ambitious schedule
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a 250-pallet packaging store for Cranswick at the food producer’s cooked chicken facility in Hull.
productCustom designed vehicle loading bay supports growth and efficiency
Fabric building specialist Rubb created a new hub for vehicle loading operations for Walkers Transport in just six weeks.
product3PL quickly deploys vehicle loading bay
Fabric building specialist Rubb created a new hub for vehicle loading operations for Walkers Transport in just six weeks.
articleNew canopy improves safety and work flow
Chemicals firm Johnson Matthey needed a canopy structure to create a covered loading area for trailers due to concerns that the wind around the trailer posts could cause whiplash and become a safety risk for employees.
productHelping Ocado with a key challenge
Online grocery specialist Ocado is a key innovators in the food market, but an early challenge they faced was keeping chilled and frozen products cold and in safe conditions but, importantly out of the warehouse space, to keep the warehouse free for the new products constantly coming in.
productAgile warehouse solutions for a post-Brexit world
In the run up to leaving the EU, businesses have been facing great uncertainty over what the future might hold. In the event of ‘Deal’ or ‘No Deal’, many UK businesses are increasingly looking for facilities with agility and flexible storage space.
productLoading bay canopy built
Global-MSI has completed a loading bay canopy for The Box Factory in Leamington Spa.
productNo deal fear underlines need for business flexibility
Over the past 18 months, businesses have been advised to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome to preserve supply chains. Aganto MD Andy Butters recommends taking advantage of the flexibility of temporary industrial buildings.
articleTrain to gain
SEMA delivers training on Rack Safety Awareness and Managing Rack Maintenance. Get to know your responsibilities.
articleReady for any outcome
Aganto has responded to an environment of Brexit uncertainty by helping out as firms change strategy and stockpile goods. MD Andy Butters tells HSS editor Simon Duddy the firm are on standby in anticipation of an exit from the EU and is ready to deliver temporary buildings that help companies cope with any further disruption.
newsPressure mounts on UK ports to enhance infrastructure capacity ahead of Brexit
Due to the uncertainty of Brexit and the impact on export and import of goods, UK ports are making preparations to support further checks by customs officers. A common issue for all ports, especially Dover, will be finding the space necessary to do so.
productLook for SEMA badge of integrity
Rack collapses are rare but they tend to be catastrophic when they happen. Simon King and Jonathan Bennett presented at The Health & Safety Event on how The Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association’s independently audited distributor group members can help to maximise rack safety.
