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The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), the UK's sole provider of industrial truck sales statistics, has announced overall UK sales figures for the final quarter of 2008. The latest figures contributed by BITA members show that UK orders for forklift trucks decreased by 14.5% during 2008 with no sign of …
Read More »Palletforce grows with increased sales team
PALLETFORCE, one of the UK's leading palletised distribution networks, is appointing three new staff members to strengthen its sales team. Now operational in its £30million state-of-the-art palletised distribution hub, at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, it is an exciting time for Palletforce as it increases its sales team to pursue strategic …
Read More »Javelin Park key to distribution industry
A 15 acre site alongside the M5 in Gloucestershire is to be developed into one of the key distribution hubs for the country. Graftongate Developments intends to create workplaces and industrial distribution units at Javelin Park, alongside junction 12 of the M5, having sold a parcel of land alongside the …
Read More »Craig Rollason joins KNAPP as Head of Sales & Marketing
Leading automated solutions supplier KNAPP UK Ltd has appointed Craig Rollason as Head of Sales & Marketing. Craig, 38, brings with him a wealth of experience from his 13 years in the materials handling industry. Comments David James, Managing Director of KNAPP UK Ltd, “We're very pleased to welcome Craig …
Read More »Major new automotive distribution facility in Paris has storage from Link 51 at its heart
A wide range of racking and storage systems from the UK's leading manufacturer in the field, Link 51, is central to a new distribution facility now operational on the outskirts of Paris. The GM France Distribution Centre provides some 325,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space, distributing an extensive …
Read More »BRC Global stadards hires first consultant in North America
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed its first consultant in North America. John Kukoly will be the BRC's Senior Technical Marketing Consultant. He will work on the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety in the North American marketplace. This appointment is part of the BRC's commitment to developing the …
Read More »Smufit Kappa recycling bolsters business
in the North and Scotland with two key appointments. Smurfit Kappa Recycling has announced two key appointments for Scotland and the North. Clare Tolland has joined the company as regional manager for the north with overall responsibility for the Smurfit Kappa Recycling depots in Glasgow, Preston and Blackburn, while Alanna …
Read More »Tesco recycles all waste meat into renewable energy
Tesco is supplying energy to customers in a new venture recycling all meat waste into heat and electricity. As part of the supermarket giant's ongoing commitment to sustainability, the 5,000 tonnes of out-of-date meat are generating enough 'green' electricity to power more than 600 homes for a year. Finding a …
Read More »New Director of Sales and Marketing for Fleetwood
Fleetwood Electronics (Fleetwood), the world-leading innovator of remote asset management solutions for the field service, logistics and waste management industries amongst others, has further strengthened its sales operations by the appointment of Robert Karssiens as Director of Sales and Marketing. Robert has been closely associated with Fleetwood as a consultant …
Read More »Smurfit Kappa Recycling makes two new key appointments
Smurfit Kappa Recycling has announced two key appointments for Scotland and the North. Clare Tolland has joined the company as regional manager for the north with overall responsibility for the Smurfit Kappa Recycling depots in Glasgow, Preston and Blackburn, while Alanna Greenaway has been appointed as the new commercial manager …
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