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A global logistics specialist based in North West England has refurbished more than 120 tank containers since moving the service in house just under a year ago. Suttons International made the move in response to demand for its services around the world and to revamp its existing international tank container …

Specialist road tanker operator Abbey Logistics has announced that it has increased the volume of bulk chocolate it transports for Barry Callebaut by 100%, following a competitive tender process. The volume increase follows several service improvement initiatives on existing volumes over the last 12 months, implemented as a result of …

The Materials Handling Engineers Association MHEA has announced its Excellence Awards are now open. Taking place on the evening of 16 October at Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham, during BULKEX 2019, the Excellence Awards showcase the very best that the bulk materials handling industry has to offer. Entry is free and …

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 …

Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has completed its new major storage expansion at the port’s Grain Terminal as part of the growth strategy. The new flat store increases the capacity by an additional 16,000 metric tonnes of both import and export wheat. The grain terminal is one of the …

StocExpo Europe’s new divisional director has high ambitions to take it to the next level as the event prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary serving the bulk liquid storage sector. Mark Rimmer has worked in energy exhibitions for more than 12 years and plans to use his experience to take …

Suttons Group is lending its support to an online campaign to help truckers stay body and mind healthy, started by one of its drivers. Truckers Who Run is a community-focused Facebook group which offers support, advice and ideas to any drivers who want to get out of the cab and …

Suttons Tankers has strengthened its team with two new appointments at board level. Gary Oliver joins as Operations Director West, replacing Roger Parr who has now been appointed the company’s new Commercial Director. Roger’s appointment recognises his successful leadership in a series of continuous improvement projects for leading customers of Suttons …

Logistics specialist Suttons Japan has reached an important milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company was formed in 1998 as a joint venture with UK-based Suttons International, global experts in the delivery of products and services to the chemicals, gases, fuels and food sectors. To mark the occasion, Suttons’ CEO …

Baking company Hovis, has awarded Abbey Logistics a UK contract to provide bulk flour distribution to its bakeries in the Midlands and the South. Hovis, one of the country’s most recognised brands, selected Abbey Logistics following a competitive tender process, where Abbey demonstrated the added value it could provide through …