Short-term fleet enhanced
As part of its strategy to be the UK’s leading independent specialist in short-term materials handling solutions, Briggs Equipment is investing a further £2million in its short-term hire (STH) business.
Fleet telematics
As a regular user of the Transcan 2 data logging system from Seven Telematics in its refrigerated delivery fleet, Kestrel Temperature Controlled Services has upgraded the fleet to incorporate Seven Eye Cool Track remote monitoring system as standard fitment.
Prime Yorkshire site
Onward Holdings is offering a dedicated industrial unit for rent at its South Kirkby site near Wakefield in West Yorkshire.
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Supplier of the year
Leading leaf chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain has won the prestigious Supplier of the Year accolade at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 2015 Awards for Excellence.
Volatile environments
It is now a statutory requirement in many industries handling volatile materials in pressurised silos or vessels to take protective measures against potential industrial explosions.
Design award for crane
The Demag V-type crane has won the iF (International Forum) Design Award for its outstanding design. The award recognises the innovative construction of the V-type crane girder, which is based on bionic principles.
Gearing up for growth
Transport and logistics company Transmec UK is gearing up for further growth after securing international contracts worth more than £10 million. The business, which has depots in Redditch, Bradford and West Thurrock, provides bespoke logistics services across Europe in addition to operating scheduled transport direct to 11 countries.
Container transformation
Shipping container specialist S Jones Containers of Aldridge, West Midlands, is celebrating its centenary after a record year of container sales, hire and conversions contracts for some remarkable alternative uses.
Quality assured
Espex Batteries’ Cardiff-based operation has been assessed and approved by QAS International to ISO9001: 2008 Management System, Standard and Guidelines.
Two-tier shelving
Keltruck, the largest independent Scania dealer in Europe, is benfiting from a two-tier SSI Schafer shelving system at its Cardiff facility. The shelving is complemented by SSI Schaefer’s RK storage containers to best utilise the available shelf space.
Cloud based monitoring
LED lighting technology innovator Dialight has announced the availability of its new CE compliant and UL-certified Vigilant LED High Bay fixture with integrated controls and cloud based monitoring for industrial applications, including manufacturing, material processing and other rugged applications.
Motion-controlled
Frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK is benefiting from energy saving LED lighting installed at its new £4m cold store, which opened in late 2014. After completing a £6.7m cold store and packing hall for Ardo in 2009 over a 44-week period, high-care construction specialist Chalcroft was called upon in late 2013 to partner the Kent-based business on the design and build of a new extension to the facility.
Innovative reflector technology
Reported to be the the highest-efficiency LED lighting fixtures on the market, Dialight’s Vigilant H2 Series LED High Bay delivers 140 lumens per Watt, and offers approximately 25,000 lumen output. The H2 Series features Dialight’s in-house designed power supply, in a sleek, durable and lightweight package.
Qimarox to exhibit at Promat
Highlighting its innovative product lifts, pallet lifts and palletisers that combine high capacity and flexibility, Qimarox will exhibit at Promat, which takes place from 23rd to 26th March in Chicago, United States.
Environmental consultant
Leading risk management service provider, THSP has appointed of Simon Cole as environmental consultant. With a progressive enthusiasm for environmental issues Simon has joined THSP to further develop the company’s range of environmental services. He will be responsible for introducing innovative and complementary services as well as expanding core competencies.
Hormann expands projects team
Following an increase in demand for industrial installations, door and loading bay manufacturer Hörmann has added to its projects team with the appointment of Karen Garnham.
Offside cameras
Brigade Electronics has seen a steady increase in customers fitting cameras to cover the driver’s offside blind spot in addition to the nearside.
Image processing
Image recognition systems are increasingly being used in conjunction with conveyor systems, particularly where just-in-time logistics is implemented.
Simple & economic
A leading Ukrainian supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical products has implemented a simple and economic system from AmbaFlex to eliminate a bottle neck in the product flow in its distribution centres. The challenge was that tapered totes with ampoules and small cartons needed to be elevated with a high throughput but using minimum floor space.
