Heavy metal: UK’s largest scaffolder builds with Windsor
With a company timeline stretching back to 1978, Generation UK has seen substantial growth and now operates as the largest scaffolding supplier in the UK. With over 75,000 tonnes of scaffolding, they have the UK’s largest inventory of scaffolding for hire and sale.
Toyota to support hauliers at the CV Show 2017
Toyota Material Handling UK will be showcasing a range of solutions to help the transport industry at the Commercial Vehicle Show 25th – 27th April 2017 at NEC Birmingham.
Hart comes clean for Pharma firm
This Speedor, manufactured and installed by Hart Door Systems, has been fitted in a pharmaceuticals production facility in Cambridge.
CSL play it cool with Aryzta
Aryzta, a leading international bakery company, recently turned to Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a pallet conveyor system for use within a cold store environment.
Motorised drums receive IP66/69 rating
Rulmeca now offers enhanced, dual level Ingress Protection rating IP66/69 for its 80LS, 113LS, 138LS and 165LS TS8N specification drum motors in stainless steel.
Recycling lithium ion batteries
On 1 June 2017, European Cleaning Machines Recycling (ECMR) will organise a seminar in close collaboration with Van Peperzeel on compliance with regulations when storing, transporting and returning Li-ion batteries.
Modular drum motors to cut costs
Interroll has launched a new generation of drum motors designed for conveyor belt systems in distribution centres, production areas and in hygienic applications in the food industry.
Consider new regs to avoid potential downtime
From November 2017, tyres and wheels on explosion protected forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks and other materials handling equipment will need to meet new requirements due to changes to the EN1755:2015 standard.
Long term rentals
Following the success of its short-term IT hardware rental campaigns Renovotec is launching a long-term rugged hardware rental scheme designed to provide a lower-cost, lower-risk alternative to capital purchase.
Odour mitigation
Two new combined heat and power generation plants which convert food waste into green energy got Planning Permission because operator Agrivert and its industrial door supplier, sara LBS guaranteed, that neither plant would emit unpleasant odours.
IT helps cleaners wash large HGV fleets
Commercial vehicle cleaning company LPW has rolled out BigChange’s 3-in-1 JobWatch system across its 130-strong fleet.
Tough new control for hoists and cranes
JD Neuhaus has developed a new concept for controlling hoists and cranes.
Always take the weather with you
As we all know, our weather here in the UK is somewhat changeable, so when it comes to protective workwear, how can businesses suitably prepare? Here Stephen Beresford of Supertouch explores some of the key weather related scenarios and some potential solutions.
Kalmar appoints head of services business
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has appointed Thomas Malmborg to Senior Vice President, Services.
A little bit country
Specialty fashion retailer completes roll-out of Manhattan Associates WMS.
Scotland Works to showcase life-saving and time-saving equipment
The SEC Glasgow will host Scotland’s largest gathering of Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Fire Safety, Logistics, Cleaning and Maintenance professionals at Scotland Works, a two day event designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, taking place on 3 – 4 May 2017.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals invests in automated stacking
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to extend its long-standing relationship with Dublin Ferryport terminals (DFT) with an order for Kalmar AutoRTG System.
Mars achieves zero percent manual handling accidents
MARS Chocolate has achieved a zero per cent manual handling accident rate thanks to Pristine Condition International, an Oxfordshire-based company founded by former Olympic coach and weightlifting world record holder Davy Snowdon MBE.
Synergy opens new US HQ in Denver
Synergy, the company behind the award-winning Snapfulfil warehouse management system, announced the opening of its new US headquarters in Denver. This office will help support Snapfulfil’s growing customer base, both in the US and beyond.
