Joloda Hydraroll Ltd has worked with MM Packaging Deeside Ltd to design and implement an automated system to quickly load pallets onto the trailer at its factory and unload them into the nearby warehouse. The new system has improved operational efficiency, accuracy, sustainability, and safety while building in capacity for …
Read More »Rite-Hite brings Eclipse Dock Shelter manufacturing closer to European customers
Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of loading bay and health and safety equipment, is to start manufacturing the Eclipse Dock Shelter at its German facility in Volkmarsen, increasing availability, reducing delivery times and supply chain challenges, and providing a more sustainable option for its European customers. Providing a tight, …
Read More »Brandsafe’s new Polymer Safety Barrier Range for improved warehouse impact protection
A new range of high-performance polymer safety barriers for improved protection of interior and exterior warehouses and industrial workspaces, has been launched by impact protection equipment specialists Brandsafe. Manufactured from strong, hard-wearing and low-maintenance High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), this range features single and double low-level bumper barriers, end of aisle …
Read More »Look to your Loading Operation for Efficiency Savings, says Thorworld
Against the current backdrop of soaring inflation and energy costs, loading bay and unloading specialists Thorworld Industries is urging distribution businesses to take advantage of potential efficiency savings through changes to their loading operations to help weather a challenging economic climate. Despite government support in the form of the Energy …
Read More »Now is no time to put the brakes on automation
The overall cost of living and working is increasing, prices are inflating, and as many countries edge towards a possible recession, logistics organisations are feeling the pressure to ensure processes are as cost-effective as possible. As the old adage goes – you have to spend money to make money. And …
Read More »Rite-Hite GmbH certified as a “Great Place to Work®”
Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading bay safety and energy management solutions, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for its business in Germany, confirming its status as an employer of choice within the logistics industry. Great Place to Work® accreditation is only awarded to those businesses that …
Read More »Union Industries leads the way in combating supply chain issues
Union Industries, the Leeds-based manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, has increased its stock levels even further to allow minimal lead times for production of its door range and replacement parts. The driver behind this has been the 12% increase Union has seen in orders from companies looking to replace foreign …
Read More »Stertil Combilok ensures safety for global drinks supplier
Following a recommendation from its systems integrator, one of the world’s leading drinks businesses specified the Combilok vehicle restraint system to improve safety and speed up operations within a loading bay at its distribution centre in Scotland. Supplied and installed by Stertil Dock Products, the Combilok was installed within a …
Read More »Rite-Hite launches new guide to deliver safety at every angle of the loading bay
Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial health and safety equipment, has published a new free guide to Loading Bay Safety, giving facilities managers a comprehensive overview of industrial regulations, technological advances and trends, and best practice advice for ensuring safety across every angle of any loading bay environment. …
Read More »Thorworld installs modular dock at Genesys International
Loading and unloading specialists, Thorworld Industries, has supported a leading chemicals specialist with the installation of a new modular dock, to support employees and business operations at its Cheshire site. Genesys International needed support to help improve loading and unloading times of 20ft and 40ft containers, as well as manage …
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