Fuel cell truck in operation
Boiler manufacturer Viessmann has taken on an emission-free hydrogen fuel cell forklift at its German headquarters.
Shorter & longer lengths
Donghua, the UK arm of one of the world’s largest chain manufacturers, is supplying popular sizes of its Roller Chain in shorter and longer lengths to meet the needs of the UK market.
Energy saving solutions
The BEUMER Group will be presenting its sustainable and energy-saving system solutions at POWER-GEN 2014 (June 3-5 Cologne, Germany).
Hot dipped chain
Hot-dipped chain lubrication is now offered by Donghua as part of its new UK Attachment Chain Workshop.
Noise data software
Designed to give total peace of mind to clients, Cirrus Research AuditStore software has been developed to ensure that all noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy, allowing clients to present their data with confidence and have the ability to validate any results with 100% certainty – crucial in any legal or dispute proceedings.
Online design tool
Shelving and racking specialist, Rapid Racking, has introduced a new online tool for the Design division of its business that allows one-to-one discussions via online conferencing complete with shared drawing facilities.
Robots recycled
Riley Surface World recently completed the successful disposal of a large number of ABB robots and ancillary equipment from GKN Land Systems in Telford, UK. The robots were formerly used for mig, spot and projection welding of commercial vehicle chassis.
Monitor battery charging
Opportunity charging creates overly high temperatures inside the battery, causing chemical imbalance and premature ageing, often resulting in early replacement of batteries and battery chargers.
Samba success for MasterMover
MasterMover’s Brazilian distributor Fornecedora Industrial has proven to be the company’s largest export customer for 2013.
Reduce energy by 75%
Goodlight T8 retrofit LED tube lighting is set to reduce energy consumption by 75% and achieve full payback within two years for BAM Nuttall.
Storage for aggressive fluids
For situations when storing aggressive fluids in steel isn’t appropriate, plastic products can be more useful. Plastic offers a high degree of resistance to oils, acids and alkalis as well as other water-polluting, non-flammable substances. It is also much cheaper than stainless steel.
Nationwide upgrade
Dock Solutions has completed a nationwide safety upgrade on Walkers Crisps/Pepsico loading bays.
Triple security bollards
Loading bay equipment specialist Farrington Industries has secured the UK and Ireland distribution rights for a range of shock absorbing protection bollards.
Virtual warehouse
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems – Industrial Door and Docking Solutions division (formerly Crawford UK) unveiled its brand-new website platform in September 2013 and detailed analysis shows that the distribution themed ‘virtual warehouse’ has proved a popular addition.
Truck goes double deep
Briggs Equipment helped toy importer PMS International gear up for the festive peak by supplying a Hyster VNA C1.5L with an extended fork attachment – the first of its type in the UK – to service double deep racking and lift over half-tonne loads to a maximum height of 12.5m.
Mothercare pilots trailer security
Mothercare has installed a pilot of the new SecureSeal Logger system on its trailer fleet.
The LPG guessing game
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? Exchange too early and risk wasting gas and costing money, leave it too late and risk coming to a complete standstill, disrupting productivity and again, costing money.
Major renewables win
The Isle of Wight’s largest independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has won the freight contract supporting a major new renewable energy scheme on the Isle of Wight.
RAVAS shows weight integration
At CeMAT 2014, RAVAS will exhibit a variety of mobile weighing systems that integrate weight information into an IT network.
Energy efficient warehouse
Lutterworth Ecolighting has installed a new energy efficient lighting solution for Bunzl Catering Supplies at the company’s new warehouse at Birch Coppice Business Park Tamworth.
