How long does your Thorough Examination take?
‘Quickie’ inspections risk non-compliance with legislation, warns CFTS.
Mobile hopper system uses Speedor
Working with Port of Tyne, Hart Door Systems’ Speedor Storms – the Speedor variant with wind resistance up to Class 5, that is over 90 mph – have been installed on a mobile hopper system which forms a key part of the port’s ship unloading procedure.
New electric models
The BP2015 show provided the platform for Nexen to showcases its innovative new “X” Range electric models prior to launch.
Air bearing modules from Solving
Conventional machinery moving roller skates are tried and tested material handling products using wheels or tracks, but they often create unacceptable point loads, are notoriously difficult to move sideways, and considerable force is often needed to get them moving.
Gas-fired air heaters
The newest breed of Stokvis Econo-Air gas-fired air heaters is designed for large open spaces such as factories and warehouses.
Jungheinrich Blockbusters! In your neighbourhood now
At Jungheinrich UK we offer a complete range of forklifts available for short term hire (anything from a day upwards).
UKWA calls for help in supporting growing population
The UK supply chain community needs the support of a Government that not only understands the problems that it faces but, more importantly, is prepared to take appropriate steps to help solve them.
European premiere for the new Crown RT 4000 Series rider pallet trucks
New Series designed to optimise operator performance and safety, with travel speeds up to 12.5 km/h and load capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms.
High calibre speakers at The Delivery Conference
The Delivery Conference 2016 will be MetaPack’s seventh annual event and will host influential movers and shakers speaking about customer experience, cross border trade and the future of delivery.
Meachers Global Logistics appoints two general managers
Southampton based, Meachers Global Logistics, has recently implemented a restructuring of its senior management team with the appointment of two general managers.
Stainless steel offering
Many of Euro-Bearings’s customers require linear bearing systems that need wash down or at least resistance to corrosion.
Steel strapping tools
Kite Packaging has launched a range of steel strapping for online customers – available in the three most popular widths on the market – along with a range of tools and accessories.
Find the scrubber drier you need
Diversey urges operations managers to look closely at the details to find value when buying scrubber driers.
Cross-border eCommerce
European fashion fulfilment specialist Bleckmann will use MetaPack’s Delivery Management solutions across all of its European operations to support its growing international customer base.
Collapsible pallet box
Offering a cost effective alternative to existing sleeve pack systems, Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a new lightweight collapsible pallet box, which is easy to assemble, secure and available to order direct from stock.
‘Quickie’ inspection risk
CFTS is asking employers to think about how long each ‘Thorough Examination’ of their forklifts is taking – and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.
Learn how to inspect racking yourself
Pallet Racking is considered work equipment by the Provision and Use Of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Therefore it should be independently inspected by competent and trained inspectors on an annual basis.
Chemicals firm boosts yard safety
Thorworld Industries assisted Hexion Chemicals UK in improving its yard safety with the installation of a new fixed loading bay.
Demonstration team strengthened
With growing interest in its expanding range of award-winning cleaning machines, Hako has strengthened its demonstration team with the appointment of Stephen Waterworth.
Double-digit growth
2015 marked the eleventh successive year of double-digit growth for IPP Logipal UK & Ireland, part of Pooling Partners.
