The issue of public safety and large goods vehicles will be discussed at the Freight Transport Association’s forthcoming Safety in Logistics Conference, which takes place in June. Abby Miller of Home Retail Group will look at the merits of a combined effort to raise public awareness of the dangers posed …
Read More »Filling pallets – it’s not always as easy as it looks! By Paul Wilkinson, Business Development Manager, Pacepacker Services
If you’re currently stacking pallets by hand, have you analysed the manual handling aspects of the people performing this vital function? How high can they reach (safely), how many times do they have to twist, how heavy is each case or sack – is the finished stack ideal for transportation? …
Read More »RTITB highlights safety issues faced in the food industry
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), each year over 200 people in food and drink factories are struck by forklift trucks and other vehicles, frequently resulting in serious injuries*. Laura Nelson, Managing Director of the leading workplace transport training accrediting body, RTITB, highlights some of the safety issues …
Read More »Bespoke Thorworld design provides Hella with customised loading at new facility
Hella, the globally renowned manufacturer of automotive lighting and electronics is using a bespoke loading and unloading solution from Thorworld Industries at its new UK premises. Having acquired new premises for its UK based operation, Hella needed to adapt the building’s facilities for the cost effective and timely loading and …
Read More »FTS put Krone Dry Liners to quick work for high security mail deliveries
Forward Trucking Services, the specialist secure haulage operator, based in St Albans Hertfordshire have added 10 Krone Dry Liner box trailers to their fleet which, says the company, will ensure dry and safe carriage for a major secure-mail contract with the DX Group. Furthermore, Krone delivered the new trailers in …
Read More »Hiab searches for MOFFETT operator of the year
As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, will host the inaugural MOFFETT World Championship. The competition is the first such contest ever to be held in the world of truck-mounted forklift truck driving, and is open to all owners and operators of MOFFETT …
Read More »RUD VIP Lifting chain offers extreme resistance in hot or cold environments
RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of lifting and lashing applications that guarantee ultimate safety when lifting and moving heavy loads. Offering more than 500 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points for bolting and welding RUD have a wide product range to suit a variety of project requirements. RUD …
Read More »Wastecycle leads the way with 8×2 Mercedes-Benz Arocs
One of the UK’s first 8×2 Mercedes-Benz Arocs has taken to the road in the striking orange livery of East Midlands resource management and recycling specialist Wastecycle. The Arocs 3236L hook-loader has been quick to impress with its manoeuvrability, and holds out the promise of valuable fuel savings as well …
Read More »Crown Labels Jungheinrich TFG the right choice
In May 2014, Crown Labels took delivery of a brand new Jungheinrich TFG 316, 1.6 tonne capacity gas-powered counterbalance forklift truck, on a 5-year contract hire agreement, having previously been a satisfied user of a used model from the leading lift truck manufacturer. From its factory in Redditch, Crown Labels …
Read More »LB Foster completes top banana solution for Fyffes
Fyffes plc is one of the largest tropical produce importers and distributors in Europe. The company has an annual turnover in excess of €1billion. Although best known for its bananas (it sells 44m cases in Europe each year) Fyffes is also a major force in the pineapple and melon markets. …
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