AG Barr renews trailer fleet
The Scottish branded soft drinks business famous for IRN BRU brand has received Cartwright curtainsiders, replacing its old fleet.
AA calls for fleet managers to be phone aware
The fixed penalty for being caught using a mobile phone or hand-held device while driving has increased from £100 to £200 and to six points on an offender’s licence, from 1 March 2017.
Rotator attachment deployed
To improve productivity at West Coast Sea Products, the company contacted B&B Attachments to provide them with a solution for handling and turning the fresh scallops processed every day.
ABP’s Port of Garston installs Mantsinen crane
The UK’s leading port operator is set to grow its business in Liverpool after installing the world’s largest hydraulic crane on the north bank of the River Mersey.
Bespoke approach
Faced with the challenge of installing a conveyor system in a new operation can be a nightmare – your specific need is almost certain to be unique in some way and it is virtually impossible to go to a catalogue and find the solution, warns MiniTec.
Rulmeca releases stainless steel motorised drum
The powerful, continuous drive for light and medium duty conveyors – the 113LS motorised drum – is described as a hygienic, all-rounder.
Collapsible container with integrated dividers
Loadhog, the Sheffield-based, multi award-winning reusable packaging manufacturer, has added an innovatively designed collapsible container range to its armoury which further strengthens its position as a major industry player.
Transdek introduces XL double deck trailer
Double deck solutions innovator Transdek UK is launching a new XL double deck trailer, custom built for Boots UK, at the CV Show, NEC Birmingham on 26-28 April.
You got to roll with it
Logistics Service Provider BT Trans of Arnhem has chosen to pack its heavy-duty truck tires with RollerForks. This saves the company not only difficult lifting and carrying, but is also safer and more efficient.
NHS urged to ease the load
Electric tug specialist MasterMover is urging hospital procurement officers to invest in its new SmartMover range of healthcare tugs for porters.
In safe hands
Stanley has been a health and safety business for over 60 years providing a variety of workplace solutions.
Kitchen and bathroom supplier opts for cloud-based WMS
simplehuman had previously outsourced its UK-based warehousing and fulfilment operations to a third-party provider, however, it found them unable to meet its requirements for speed and flexibility. As a result, simplehuman took the decision to invest in a new, purpose-built 103,000 sq ft warehouse in Thrapston, Northants and to manage the operation itself.
Lightweight shoe
The new uvex sportsline safety shoe range brings together functionality, comfort and style in a lightweight, slim and flexible design.
Haulier boosts safety with telematics
As a result of using the Fleetmatics GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution, Ian Stirling Haulage has improved safety for its drivers. Using the speeding alerts, Mr Stirling is immediately notified if one of his vehicles exceeds a pre-set speed threshold.
Optimise picking
Kardex has introduced the LR 35, the Vertical Buffer module, developed in response to organisations that have a requirement to optimise order picking performance.
Logistics group receives £4m for investment
A leading warehouse, distribution and logistics group located on the South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire border has received a £4m investment to drive growth.
Dirty online delivery depot costs Asda £300K
The retailer has been fined £300,000 after dead mice and flies were found at the Enfield facility that distributes food to online shoppers across London and Essex.
Solar panels on 50 Amazon DCs by 2020
An initial 15 solar installations are planned for completion by the end of 2017 and will generate up to 41 MW.
HSE issues MOD with Crown Censure over driver death
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been issued with a Crown Censure by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an agency driver, working for the MoD, was fatally injured by a reversing vehicle.
Carrier buys last mile start-up Stuart
Last-mile delivery startup Stuart has been bought by GeoPost, a subsidiary of La Poste for an undisclosed sum.
