Supply Chain

Cornwall’s Brunel Recycling has added the latest string to its Mercedes-Benz bow, in the shape of a high-riding eight-wheeler with volumetric mixer body. Essentially a truck mixer and concrete batching plant rolled into one, the new truck is based on a muscular Arocs 4140K chassis supplied by Dealer Group Rygor …

Bulk material handling company, Mitchells Group has acquired Lincolnshire-based Guttridge in deal which further cements the company’s global presence. Privately owned Mitchells is one of the world’s largest bulk material handling manufacturers, supplying specialist conveying solutions and handling equipment to agri-food companies worldwide. The deal will see the combined revenue …

Solent Transport Services are first in the UK to take delivery of Krone’s sliding bogie Box Liner container carriers with underslung genset, to provide power for refrigerated shipping containers. Based in Southampton, a short distance from the Docks, Solent has so far this year added 10 Box Liners to its …

Gateshead-based OSE European has joined the Fortec Distribution Network. The company, centrally based in South Shore Road, will cover the majority of the NE postcodes for Fortec. Employing a 40-strong workforce and operating a fleet of 25 vehicles, from small vans to double deck trailers. OSE serves some 250 customers …

Building on its strong performance in the construction sector, Renault Trucks is to announce the full line-up of its enhanced Ready for Business bodied stock range at Tip-ex 2019. Stand A11 will feature two of the top sellers, a Range C430 8×4 muck-away tipper featuring Thompsons Loadmaster body and a …

As the new Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) comes into force, businesses in central London are being forced to make choices about how to absorb the cost. The ULEZ is designed to improve London’s air quality through reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate emissions from older diesel and petrol-engined vehicles, …

Jungheinrich De España S.A.U., the Spanish operation of Hamburg-based Jungheinrich AG, has announced its renewed contract with service-logistics provider and technology platform specialist Carousel Logistics. The world-leading material-handling equipment manufacturer will continue to partner with Carousel for its time-critical spare part final mile deliveries and returns across Spain. As the …

The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The popular contest, now in its sixth year, will take place on Saturday 8 June at Bott Ltd in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Supported by Bott …

Global freight distribution network Palletforce, part of logistics group EV Cargo, will once again be a driving force behind the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards – showcasing the new group’s worldwide reach. Palletforce is to sponsor the prestigious Scottish Sourcing award at this year’s event, which takes place in …

TYRI, the world leader in heavy vehicle lighting, is now launching a brand-new heavy vehicle lighting system – TYRI INTELLilight™. This intelligent lighting system works on a similar principle to a wireless mesh network: the lights are interconnected via Bluetooth in a closed network, which is integrated with the vehicle, …