This week businesses throughout the UK are preparing to shut down for Christmas but with many premises and workplaces remaining empty throughout the festive season, the risks of falling victim to crime inevitably increase. Workplace equipment supplier Slingsby, which supplies more than 35,000 workplace products across all industries, often experiences …
Read More »Lanes Group takes road safety lead with vehicle camera system
Lanes Group has invested £200,000 installing one of the UK’s most advanced camera system on lorries to help drivers set the highest possible road safety standards – especially for protecting cyclists and pedestrians. The cameras have been fitted to 100 HGVs operated by the drainage and maintenance specialist’s utilities division …
Read More »HRH The Duke of Gloucester presents major award to safety specialists A-SAFE
Safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE recently received a visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester to present the company with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Duke, cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, presented the award to A-SAFE directors in recognition of the company’s achievements in international trade. A-SAFE supplies a …
Read More »Van drivers face increasing dangers
Van operators must remind their drivers of the increased dangers of winter driving, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, has commented upon a joint publication from the Department of Transport and the National Office for Statistics, Modelling the impact of the weather on road casualty statistics. …
Read More »New Thorough Examination team from Toyota
Toyota Material Handling UK has introduced a specially selected team dedicated to keeping operators safe by carrying out Thorough Examinations on materials handling equipment. The experienced team is dedicated to carrying out Thorough Examinations at customer sites across the UK on a wide range of lifting equipment including forklift trucks …
Read More »Bespoke Thorworld solutions help Niftylift to ‘widen’ its output
Thorworld Industries has reinforced its reputation as a manufacturer of bespoke loading & unloading solutions with the installation of two wide-access loading platforms for renowned access equipment provider Niftylift. The Milton Keynes-based company has recently moved into a purpose-built factory, reflecting its substantial growth as a one of the largest …
Read More »Baoli extends its portfolio of warehouse equipment
Baoli Material Handling Europe extends its portfolio of warehouse equipment for the European market by introducing a wide range of new electric pallet trucks and stackers. They are suitable for load capacities from 1 to 2,5 tons. The different models are designed for a variety of applications, ranging from loading …
Read More »New Traigo 48 electric forklift from Toyota bursting with energy
Toyota Material Handling UK launches the new Toyota Traigo 48 electric forklift truck which delivers class-leading energy efficiency. The new Traigo 48 range is 9% more energy efficient than its next competitor in class and provides the operator with increased productivity while reducing costs, thanks to extended servicing periods. The …
Read More »Top marks for IPS in BRC Food Accreditation Audit
Market leading co-packer IPS (Integrated Packing Services Ltd) received the highest award possible – an AA* rating – in a recent unannounced BRC Food Accreditation audit. IPS is the first co-packing business to achieve AA* recognition under the new BRC food system. It is believed that at present no other …
Read More »Belfast based Hireco secure £500k deal with trailer giant Krone
Hireco, the Northern Ireland based company which provides a full rental, leasing and 24/7 breakdown service for trucks and trailers (across the UK and Ireland) is delighted to announce an investment of £500k in securing the purchase of 20 GRP box vans from leading trailer manufacturer Krone. Hireco now employs …
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