Easy to maintain
The Elesa Eleroll modular Roller and Ball Track Transfer Units offer quick easy installation and update for the smooth rolling movement of products in manufacturing and storage/distribution situations.
Heavy duty strapping sealers launched
The sealers work in-conjunction with serrated seals for polyester strapping.
C H Robinson to develop new logistics centre in Derby
Goodman, a global leader in the ownership, development and management of industrial property, announced it has signed a deal with C.H. Robinson to develop and lease a new 70,000 sq ft built to suit logistics centre at its Derby Commercial Park development.
Businesses aren’t ready for 4th Industrial Revolution says research
Many companies believe investment in IT and advanced technology will drive and sustain change, but the key is to ensure that the correct skills and culture exist to drive this transformation, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
MetaPack anticipates shift in consumer behaviour during Peak
The firm will closely monitor delivery patterns as they occur.
Automotive manufacturer employee struck by falling pallet
A Banbury based company has been fined after a 64-year old worker who was struck by a falling pallet had to have part of his leg amputated.
Worker killed by reversing delivery vehicle
A recycling company has been fined £650,000 following the death of a worker.
Safe appointment
PPE and workwear specialist Supertouch has appointed Graham Flanders as business development manager for the South West.
Turbine solution boosts handling safety
Certex has designed a bespoke solution for handling the latest large-scale wind turbine towers.
New mezzanine
Distribution business Jeavons Eurotir recently installed a 470 sq m mezzanine floor on top of its existing despatch area, taking three 3 weeks to carry out the work.
Samuel Grant becomes official Signode strapping distributor
Signode is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial packaging, facilitating the bulk transportation of goods.
Ladies’ safety shoes
U-Power has launched four new styles specifically designed to fit the shape and contours of a woman’s foot.
Slimline switches
Fortress Interlocks has brought out two new slimline modules for its amGardpro range of interlock safety gate switches: a slimline solenoid switch body and a slimline option pod body.
Canopy protects production area
Biddulph based MCL Group is a manufacturer and supplier of engineered composite products for the utility, construction and infrastructure markets. Based locally to Aganto head office in Stoke, the company needed to utilise a temporary industrial structure to cover work on their fibre glass cabins.
Two attachments in one
Specialist KAUP Attachment provides Elgiganten with two attachments in one…
Portable data logger
Omega’s latest portable temperature and humidity data loggers offer accurate and repeatable logging for temperature (OM-91) and temperature/relative humidity (OM-92).
Renovotec launches new Zebra printer promotion
The incentive promotion for the new Zebra ZT600 Series thermal printer provides free print heads for the life of every ZT600 Series printer using Zebra media, plus free telephone support on every ZT600 product.
TUPE can be problematic for smaller 3PLs
As they stand, the TUPE regulations are unsuited to the needs of small and medium-sized logistics service providers and are unhelpful to employees too, says William Walker of Walker Logistics.
The Blackest Black Friday – what retailers learned
Black Friday 2014 crashed many UK web sites and supply chains. The e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero reveals how retailers have responded to the IT and logistics nightmare three years on.
Site and transport safety training available
Vehicle movements and loading and unloading vehicles can be some of the most dangerous activities carried out on a work site, says the Health & Safety Executive, which is offering a number of one-day courses to tackle the issues.
