Today, Boris Johnson revealed his intentions to accelerate the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by five years to 2030, as part of a £4bn ‘green industrial revolution.’ £1.3bn of investment has also been pledged towards electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as well …
Read More »Logistics UK response to Welsh Government’s transport strategy and associated consultation
In the response to the launch of the Welsh Government’s transport strategy and associated consultation, Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for Wales at Logistics UK comments: “The new transport strategy shows the Welsh Government is ready and willing to work collaboratively with the logistics industry and that it recognises how vital …
Read More »BigChange Mobile Technology helps SVS engineers keep industry rolling
Industrial conveyor belt and rubber lining specialist Strathclyde Vulcanising Services (SVS) has rolled out a cloud-based mobile workforce management solution from BigChange. SVS field service engineers have been equipped with rugged tablets as part of a complete management system for paperless working that is improving efficiency, productivity and customer service. …
Read More ȣ12m skills fund to help SMEs get on the road to recovery
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, is urging SMEs in the West Midlands and Worcestershire to make use of a £12m skills fund, to help them upskill staff and get on the road to recovery from COVID-19. The Supplier Skills Programme, which is part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and …
Read More »Mine’s an R&M
A 20 ton capacity overhead crane and hoist from R&M Materials Handling Inc., sold by Harriman Material Handling (HMH), has been built and installed by CraneWerks 400 ft. beneath the surface at the U.S. Gypsum Company Shoals Mine in Indiana. The Application The top running double girder crane, principally chosen …
Read More »Doosan launch low-cost NXE Series electric forklifts
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NXE Series – a versatile range of four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks suited to the needs of the small-to-medium size enterprise (SME), or where occasional usage or light duties are the norm. This electric equivalent of Doosan’s …
Read More »New stronger ElectroMax-Plus Overband Magnet
The design objective of creating a more compact and powerful electromagnetic Overband Magnet led the Bunting engineering team to develop the new ElectroMax-Plus. Bunting is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators, eddy current separators and electrostatic separators for the recycling and waste industries. The Bunting …
Read More »BEUMER Group wins Chairman’s Manufacturing Performance Award 2020: For an economical and sustainable operation
With its AFR Systems (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials) business unit, BEUMER Group supports cement producers in feeding calciners and main burners with alternative fuels and raw materials. The system provider develops complete solutions for efficient handling of different materials. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has now named BEUMER Group …
Read More »Leading two-person delivery specialists pedal for pounds
Staff at the leading two-person delivery company ArrowXL are embarking upon a huge cycling challenge in Worcester to raise funds for Children in Need this week. Partnering with ArrowXL, client Apex Rides are supporting the challenge and the Worcester leadership team are overseeing the effort. Staff will cycle 885km on …
Read More »Realising the benefits of Direct to Consumer
Direct to Consumer (D2C) is a new yet already popular business strategy for many new, and some experienced small manufacturers. But without an appropriate IT platform, which combines traditional manufacturing ERP with new e-commerce channels, the benefits may not be entirely realised. The disabling of many conventional wholesale/retail market channels …
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