Guidance on lift truck operator training from the Health and Safety Executive clearly states the requirement for a three stage approach to operator training, but according to leading workplace transport training accrediting body, RTITB, many employers are unaware of this, allowing operators to work in a live environment solely on …
Read More »Tried and trusted Mercedes-Benz Trucks formula pays dividends again for Allegro Transport
Long-term Mercedes-Benz operator Allegro Transport is reaping valuable fuel savings from its first Euro VI vehicles. Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, the company has been buying trucks bearing the three-pointed star from East Midlands Dealer Mertrux for nearly 40 years. “My father began doing business with Don Marshall, who founded Mertrux, …
Read More »Dematic expands operations in Mexico
Dematic, a supplier of intra-logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, announced today the addition of engineering support staff at the Dematic Mexico City Regional Office. Marcos Paduano has joined Dematic and provides solution development engineering and account management services. Marcos will support companies that are implementing solutions …
Read More »Unrivalled expertise and experience from Dynamic Storage Systems (IntraLogisteX 2015 – Stand No. 200)
Northampton-based Dynamic Storage Systems (DSS) will be demonstrating the company’s unrivalled experience and technical expertise at IntraLogisteX 2015. Established over 12 years ago, the DSS high-calibre team includes three industry specialists drawing on almost 70 years of combined experience in warehouse design, storage solutions, automation, logistics, consultancy and project management. …
Read More »Buffaload Logistics make ‘significant savings’ using Verilocation telematics control
Buffaload, the Huntingdon based logistics specialists, report ‘significant savings’ following a five year review and assessment of the CANbus, temperature monitoring and tracking systems deployed in the company’s vehicle and double-deck trailer fleet. Driver training programmes based on the information supplied from each CANbus system have enabled the company to …
Read More »Davies Turner puts the ticks in school export logistics
Davies Turner & Co Ltd – one of the UK’s leading independent forwarding and logistics providers – has again demonstrated the scope of its export freight capabilities, having successfully coordinated the delivery of an entire primary school from the UK to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Working for …
Read More »Terex® Finlay introduces new J-1170 primary mobile jaw crusher
The new Terex® Finlay J-1170AS is a high performance primary mobile jaw crusher built around the renowned and aggressive Terex® 1100mm x 700mm (44” x 28”) jaw crusher, with a proven track record in recycling, aggregate production and mining applications. A key new feature of this model is the on-board …
Read More »New Beverage Pallets launched
Plasgad, among the world’s leading packing, storage and material handling solutions providers, has recently introduced a novel beverage pallet with advanced features, expanding the range of solutions and product offerings available to its customers. A leading beverage company, which has been a long-time customer employing customized Plasgad beverage pallets, turned …
Read More »Toyota Material Handling wins triple award
Toyota Material Handling received three awards for outstanding design at this year’s IF Design awards for their BT Levio P-series powered pallet truck, Traigo 80 electric-powered forklift and Tonero engine powered forklift. With growing competition in the design arena, this year iF (International Forum) received entries from over 60 countries, …
Read More »Transdek launch new DUET double deck trailers at CV Show
Transdek UK, the total solutions specialists for the double deck sector, is expanding its innovative DUET trailer range with the launch of two new models on stand 5C71 at the CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, 14-16 April 2015. Making its debut, the DUET Wedge double deck box van is …
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