UK retail warehouse transactions rocket in 2017
Retail warehouses transaction volumes rose 148% in the first quarter of 2017 over the same period in 2016.
Nerak recruits new business development manager
Bob Tatlow is bringing his wealth of bulk handling expertise to the vertical elevation specialist.
UKWA Awards 2017 finalists announced
The UKWA Awards reward excellence in the third party logistics sector and attract entries from some of the most influential companies in the logistics and materials handling industry.
Hoppecke sees benefits of business turnaround
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has seen revenues for the 2016-17 financial year grow by nearly 25 per cent.
Briggs appointed national dealer for Hako Machines
Briggs Equipment UK has further enhanced its relationship with industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer Hako Machines by announcing that it has been appointed as the national dealer for Hako in the UK.
Gold RoSPA Award
Howard Tenens, one of the UK’s largest privately owned logistics companies, have been awarded a Gold RoSPA award by the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents.
Hard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety
A thought-provoking film has been released by the Freight Transport Association to highlight the importance of safety and compliance in van operations.
Meet new beam detectors at FIREX
Come and meet FFE’s new Fireray beam detectors at this year’s FIREX show on 20-22 June at ExCeL, London (stand E200). The new range offers the full suite of beam detector types (Reflective, End-to-End and Exd) and is modular, providing tailored protection for the widest range of applications.
UPS opens driver training facility in Burton-upon-Trent
The delivery firm has opened a best-in-class UPS Integrad driver training facility in Burton-upon-Trent. Named after the bespoke UPS training method it will host, the facility is designed to up-skill about 1,000 drivers per year.
Evaporative cooling
Furniture retailer John Doe installed an evaporative cooling system which maintains an optimum in-store climate for its customers, staff and stock.
ByBox appoints MD of global technology
ByBox appointed of Simon Fahie to the role of managing director, global technology.
Talent in Logistics Awards 2017 finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
Coder chosen for flexibility and mobility
The new Linx 10 coder has earned high praise from a cosmetics contract manufacturer for greatly improving the efficiency of the company’s operation. Creative Cosmetics, based in Ipswich, has been particularly impressed with the coder’s flexibility, manoeuvrability and ease of use.
Bottling firm fined £500000 after arm broken by forklift
A North West manufacturing company has been fined after an employee was struck by a fork lift truck in Chester.
Retractable tunnels released by Aganto
Temporary building specialists Aganto has launched a new range of retractable tunnels, helping complete the range the firm can offer.
Recognition for security officer
Adeel Usman (Adi), security officer at TC Security Services, has received an “Officer of Distinction” award at a lunch hosted by ACS Pacesetters at Royal Windsor Race Course on Wednesday 24th May, 2017.
Kärcher opens purpose-built UK HQ
At almost 7,500 sq m the Banbury facility has office, warehouse and conference facilities, training academy and retail space.
Improved collision and detection warning
Global sensor manufacturer SICK has combined its technology-leading expertise in laser scanning and machinery safety to develop a next-level outdoor collision and detection warning system which achieves up to 80m-wide, 270o field of view with high levels of reliability.
High bay luminaires
Carbon8Lighting says that it is putting competitors in the dark with the launch of the ultra-efficient LED High Bay, the Discus Gen2. Following on from the popular Discus High Bay a new, higher lumen and more cost effective product has been designed for illuminating a wide range of areas such as warehouses, factories and commercial businesses.
Twin push tray sorter scoops prize
EuroSort received the Innovation Prize for the best further-developed product at Promat 2017.
