Information & guidance
Brysdales, a leading UK provider of shelving and storage solutions, has launched a new website, www.brysdales.co.uk, which covers information, case studies and guidance.
Cambridge spec build warehouse plan unveiled
Goya Developments and Barwood Capital have bought a Cambridge site for a 140,000 sq ft warehouse development.
£75m earmarked for pharma warehouse development
AstraZeneca will invest the sum building a state of the art packing and warehouse facility at the company’s location in Macclesfield.
Relationship strengthened
Compact and Bale is to strengthen its relationship with German manufacturer, Ludden & Mennekes, resulting in improved support and offering for the waste and recycling equipment in the UK, enabling the end user to save more money through efficient transportation of waste streams
Workwear centres
During 2015 workwear brand Dickies launched 50 Premium Workwear Centres in the UK, adding to an existing network of 200 centres in the previous livery, which are in the course of having their graphics updated.
Stackers and low lifters
Clark has launched the Clark Compact, a series of new warehouse equipment for both industrial applications and commercial use.
Ports often weak link in supply chain
As pivotal hubs within global trade, container ports and terminals face risks that have potentially serious consequences for international supply chains.
Responsive retailers poaching millions in sales
International delivery experts ParcelHero say early internet delivery deadlines are losing e-commerce companies thousands of potential orders, and confusing shoppers.
Ultra-efficient LED range
Trumeter’s latest range of ultra-efficient LED solutions features new warehouse lighting; the TL1200 High Bay and the TL1100 Low Bay units. Both boast industry-leading efficacy, plus high-quality electronic components, superior LM80-compliant LEDs and an integrated driver. They also each have a lifespan of over 50,000 hours.
Cost-effective modification
Increased shipment size has prompted acoustic technology provider, Universal Silencer, to successfully modify its existing Thorworld Industries loading ramp and platform, after nearly six years of effective use.
Guaranteed to last
When Middlewich Food Trays’ existing concrete sealed floor was beginning to deteriorate and generate dust, the company needed a solution that was guaranteed to last, would reduce the dust from the old concrete floor and could be installed without much disruption.
Apprenticeship focus
Last year Konecranes appointed six new electrical engineering apprentices within its crane service operation. The company is also pledging to double its apprentice intake in 2016.
Revised O license documents could lead to more prosecutions
Commercial vehicle operators are advised to acquaint themselves with the revised statutory vehicle operator licensing documents which were released in mid-December by the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain’s office, says Ruth Waring.
BAE Systems awards new-build warehouse contract
Construction firm Pochin’s has won a £10.8m contract to develop a 164,000 sq ft warehouse for BAE Systems. The facility is adjacent the F-35 jet manufacturing site in Samlesbury, Lancashire.
Improved transit packaging products to make debut
Kite Packaging and Audion Swissvac will use the Empack exhibition to launch a broad range of products, including the PaperJet System, a fast, automated paper cushion delivery system.
Double-digit growth
Automated logistics solutions provider TGW is celebrating the end of another successful year with growth of 28.17% in just one year.
Modular signal towers launched
WERMA has launched a range of 40mm modular signal towers packed with new features.
Rugged hardware audit launched
Renovotec is launching a free Rugged Hardware Audit service that “crunches the numbers” to identify the best balance of hardware purchase and rental for supply chain users – and that can cut a company’s rugged hardware costs by up to 20%, according to the company.
Meeting the Christmas potato rush
Spaciotempo helped Greenvale ramp up potato production to meet a massive increase in demand from major supermarkets over the festive period.
BAE Systems invests in heavy duty industrial curtains
Defence company BAE Systems has selected Union Industries for a bespoke industrial curtain at its submarine facility in Barrow.
