Rif Logistics invests in storage
Rif Logistics is a fast growing 3PL provider offering a wide range of warehousing, distribution and fulfilment services to an expanding client portfolio.
Heathrow gets the nod over Gatwick
Heathrow has been chosen as the location for the UK’s new runway with the Government saying ‘expanding Heathrow will better connect the UK to long haul destinations in growing world markets’.
DPD invests £10m in DC and 4 depots for Peak
DPD has invested over £10m in a new distribution centre in Dunstable and new depots in Bicester, London’s Park Royal, Goole and Aberdeen.
Report forklift theft on the Stolen Truck Database
In order to help the police and to protect the public, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has created an online database where thefts of trucks can be reported.
Briggs Equipment launches asset finance division
Briggs Equipment has launched BE Finance – a new asset finance division, which provides tailored funding to support customers’ growth ambitions.
Temp buildings form part of £3m investment
Smart-Space has completed two projects for Marley Eternit, a provider of roof systems to the construction industry.
Savoye targets UK partners in growth strategy
French warehouse automation specialist Savoye intends to further strengthen its position in the international market by launching a partnership strategy.
100 warehouse milestone
Search engine for warehouse space and pallet storage Zupplychain has reached the milestone of 100 warehouses on its database.
Vetter BIGForks excel at tough applications
Vetter relies on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to produce large forks under its BIGForks range.
Nerak launches spiral conveyor range
A leader in vertical elevation solutions, Nerak Wiese, is launching a range of spiral conveyors.
Wholesaler fined £500000 for gate death of delivery driver
One of Britain’s largest wholesale companies has been fined £500,000 after a delivery driver was killed by a faulty gate at a depot in Newport, south Wales.
Energy firms make major industrial door investment
Hart Door Systems is supplying a wide range of sophisticated industrial doors ranging from large high-speed Speedors to sectional doors, roller shutters and insulated roller shutters across two waste to energy sites in Yorkshire.
Trio of cold storages built by AR Storage
AR Storage has built three new cold storages in Galicia, Spain.
New standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present.
Bogie stacking frames provide heavy duty storage
Mechan has received an order to provide 66 bogie stacking frames that will be used to kit out a new storage facility for Alstom Traincare.
Wheelblocker prevents loading bay drive-aways
Hörmann has launched its first UK Wheelblocker – a new piece of safety equipment that locks lorries into the loading bay.
Another Top 10 store
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has added another WHICH? Cream of the Supermarket Survey brand to the portfolio of retail chains it provides services to.
Geoff Martin appointed CFTS Chairman
Geoff Martin has been appointed chairman of CFTS – the UK’s first national scheme for the Thorough Examination of fork lift and warehouse trucks.
Overloading fork lift truck ‘primary cause’ of fatal incident
The overloading of a fork lift truck was the “primary cause” of a fatal incident involving a delivery driver in Workington, an inquest heard.
Fear of 3PL transition among online retailers ‘misguided’
According to William Walker, sales director of Berkshire-based Walker Logistics, online retailers continue to employ under-performing fulfilment services partners for far longer than they should because of a misguided fear that switching to another supplier will result in a hiatus when customer orders will go unfulfilled.
