Safecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
Range said to be carbon-neutral
Antalis Packaging has launched its Eco-Range of corrugated box products, which are said to be suitable for a range of secure packaging applications.
Jobs created as packaging company opens new warehouse
Packaging company Taylor Davis, which is based in Wiltshire and specialises in producing metal and plastic containers for food and other uses, has opened its first northern logistics centre at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire.
FLTA search is on for Safety Champion
Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is once again helping promote workplace transport safety by sponsoring the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2016 ‘Safety Champion’ Award.
Enforcement not legislation is the answer to van licensing
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says effective enforcement of vans must come before new laws following the announcement of three new European Commission consultations.
New Tate Modern deploys shelving
Scottish-based Complete Storage & Interiors provided storage solutions for the New Tate Modern.
Focus is on fresh
Plastic returnable transit packaging Schoeller Allibert will highlight the need for safe and hygienic harvesting and distribution solutions for fruit and fresh produce at this year’s Fruit Focus.
Awards for innovation and customer focus
After extensive testing by experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), Jungheinrich has been selected as a winner in two categories of the IFOY 2016 Awards competition – for the world’s best Warehouse Truck highlifter and the world’s best Special Vehicle.
Manage barcode labelling or risk fines
Mislabelled shipments and illegible barcodes can result in rejected loads, or even compliance fines, and Datatrade is urging more businesses to put the processes in place to prevent this happening.
Speed up logistics processes
Whether it is a request for new material to be delivered, assistance required or that work is running out, Andonspeed calls up the appropriate intervention to the packing station, reducing waiting times and making the operation more efficient.
Investing in approved used equipment
According to Yale Europe Materials Handling, a Yale ‘Approved Used’ forklift truck can deliver a higher rate of reliability and better value for money than some of the lower priced new trucks on the market.
CFTS experts on hand at IMHX stand
You can get free advice on how Thorough Examinations must comply with UK health and safety law available at IMHX this September.
Extreme crane makeover
Linian Crane and Hoist Company was approached by Tratos UK who had taken over a derelict building in which there was an old and defunct 10 tonne Wharton double girder electric overhead travelling crane, probably dating from the 1950s.
New verision of Eirabot released
EiraTech, the Dublin based innovator of robotics solutions for warehouses and e-fulfilment centres, has announced the launch of EiraBot v4.
Platform for growth
An increase in the weight of deliveries has led BM Catalysts to invest in a bespoke loading platform to help improve yard efficiency and safety.
Water resistant
Scruffs’ new Oxide boot is said to be hard wearing with a water resistant upper.
Patent awarded
Data logging specialists Signatrol has been awarded a patent for the communications aspect of spYdaq, a wireless temperature and humidity data logging system.
Real-time visibility
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, introduced Kalmar Insight at the TOC Europe exhibition.
Business trebled in four years
After trebling the size of its business in less than four years, Cesab forklift dealership Angus Lift Trucks has expanded its territory into Leicestershire.
SSI Schaefer sponsors youth football team
SSI Schaefer shows continuous support for youth organisations local to its Andover head office, by announcing that it’s the new kit sponsor of Upper Clatford Youth FC.
