Tag Archives: Mine

(Hemel Hempstead, November 2006). 150m below the ground, carved into the Winsford rock, is an innovative document archive owned by DeepStore, one of the UK's fastest growing offsite archive facilities. DeepStore uses the worked out sections of the mine for long term and 'active' storage, for which they provide a …

Michael Lynch is no stranger to the transport and logistics industry and with over twenty years' experience, he is delighted to take over the post of Support Services Manager based at the Heart of England Co-operative Distribution Centre, Nuneaton. Aged 52, Mike, as he likes to be called, recently started …

Logistics Link South takes place on 6th/7th February 2007 at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey with an exhibitor list that reads like the “Who’s Who” of the logistics world, making it the most impressive yet of any of the Logistics Link exhibitions. The exhibition covers all facets of the supply chain …

Eurolight at a glance: • First large-scale industrial production of lightweight boards • Production started earlier than planned in August • Daily capacity: 1000 m3 • Available as a raw board or with a decorative surface • Frames allow post and soft forming solutions • Development of Innofix worktop connectors …

HSE to introduce a ‘Route Map’ The Health and Safety Executive has been setting out the aims and objectives of its forthcoming ‘Route Map’ for managing workplace transport risk. Still under development, consultation and assessment, the initiative is due to be launched in March 2007 and has been welcomed by …

A recent survey stated that almost a fifth of all ill health in poor countries and millions of deaths can be attributed to environmental factors, including climate change and pollution. Among the causes cited were unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene. However a key concern was also hazardous waste. As …

In addressing the challenge of reducing transport’s contribution to climate change, it is important that the UK Government learns the lessons of the 1990s and does not increase fuel duty disproportionately compared with the rest of Europe. Acting alone by sharply increasing fuel prices in comparison to competitor economies has …

During the Christmas rush, logistical excellence is, more than ever, a non-negotiable for delivery fleets and warehousing personnel. Paul Sykes, managing director, StockMarshal, outlines the optimum route to seasonal logistics survival. Logistics organisations often face a raft of supply chain challenges; conducting regular checks such as goods in-goods out, vehicle …

Klimate High Speed Doors, a leading specialist designer and manufacturer of high speed doors based in the UK, have manufactured, supplied and installed a high speed door on behalf of Dome (UK) Ltd. Based in Bristol, Dome (UK) brought the EuroDome design to Europe in 1992 as a suitable purpose …

Over recent years nut allergy has become a growing issue for both consumers and producers alike. In April 1999, confectionery producer, Kinnerton became the first manufacturer in the world to address the problems of nut-contamination in chocolate products by creating a nut free zone in their factory. A dividing wall …