Local business Advanced Handling has been awarded accreditation from safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Employing 26 people at their office and manu...[more]

Today's news that the consultation into a third Thames crossing will begin in a bid to find a solution to traffic queues at Dartford has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which said that the need to ease congestion at what is one of the most important national artery routes is essential. "Congestion needs tackling now," d...[more]

Crate rental specialist Pluscrates has announced the launch of a new crate repair service to support the rapidly increasing use of Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP) by major retailers and supermarkets. With an estimated 100,000 crates, or totes being scrapped due to damage every year, Pluscrates believes the new service will be popular with custo...[more]

As one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment in any UK workplace, it is no surprise that many of the injuries and accidents that take place at work are a result of mishandled or faulty pallet trucks. Though hand pallet trucks are easy to operate and require no specialist training, accidents still occur as a result of external circumstances and...[more]

Cargotec's Technology and Competence Centre was inaugurated today in an official opening ceremony in Tampere. The guests included people influential in society, industry and science, as well as partners and employees of Cargotec. In his inaugural address, Cargotec's Chairman of the Board, Ilkka Herlin, emphasised the increasing role of automatio...[more]

Kent Frozen Foods has commissioned four new Iveco twin compartment frozen and chilled delivery vehicles, with high-performance twin-evaporator Hubbard 460AELT-12-3 units for its 'Excellence' brand to operate out of its Alyesford (Kent) and Witney (Oxfordshire) distribution hubs. Established in 2006 kff's Excellence brand, comprises of a unique c...[more]

PD Portcentric Logistics will be underlining its expertise in portcentric logistics solutions for the retail sector, whilst sponsoring The Retail Week Supply Chain Summit. The company will be sponsoring the drinks reception at the event, which attracts the biggest names in retail and logistics. The portcentric logistics approach, whereby import...[more]

DFS, the UK's largest sofa manufacturer and retailer, and supplier of more than 1 in every 4 sofas bought in the UK, has chosen K3 Retail and its Microsoft Dynamics manufacturing solution to run its five manufacturing sites. The Dynamics solution, which integrates with DFS' existing retail and finance systems, manages the entire manufacturing pr...[more]

UK leading plastics compounds solution provider, Luxus will be showcasing its latest evolution in high performance, yet cost efficient thermoplastic polymers for the global automotive, grocery retail logistics and waste management sectors on stand BO13 at PDM, 18th-19th June 2013. Luxus was the first UK producer to develop interior recycled grad...[more]

Britain is recognised by the European Commission as having the best railway in Europe, because it is a 'model' rail system that EU policy makers are urging other member states to follow and adapt in the running of their own networks. The claim, which comes at a time of record-breaking passenger numbers and rising passenger satisfaction on the UK...[more]

Since September 2012, Volvo Trucks has now launched five new truck models. It all began with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE and Volvo FL. All the new models include innovations and features that make the driver's job easier and more efficient. "This has ...[more]

Leicester based LB Foster Materials Handling was chosen by schoolwear specialist, David Luke to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment system for 140,000 Eco Blazers. The innovative six tier solution with integral walkways maximises the 10,000 sq. ft. of space in David Luke's new warehouse in Manchester. Mark Woolgar is operations man...[more]

Onward Holdings is targeting the food sector with two purpose built food distribution centres located at Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, near Wakefield. Both units are equipped with food clad coverings and special lighting to avoid contaminates and UV deterioration making them ideal for ambient storage. Offering a combined food storage ...[more]

CHEP announced that its Collaborative Transportation program removed 2.9 million kilometres of truck haulage from Europe's roads in 2012, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 2,340 metric tons - the equivalent of CO2 emissions from the electricity use of 350 homes for one year* - while producing cost savings for CHEP customers. Frédéric Fimbel,...[more]

Carlsberg has just extended its SSI Resident Maintenance Service Agreement with SSI Schaefer for an additional three years. The agreement paves the way for a new type of contract in connection with large, complex systems and describes intelligent and differentiated maintenance. To offer a customised service on request is becoming more important ...[more]

A bespoke solution from handling specialists Cooper SH has met the needs of a busy UK sea port. The Port of Poole faces the common challenge that although commodities are becoming larger and heavier, the need of larger capacity lift trucks is compromising space in storage areas. That issue has been solved after Cooper SH supplied Poole Harbou...[more]

Belgravium Technologies plc ("Belgravium" or the "Company") announces that it has exchanged a conditional contract to acquire the entire issued share capital of Feedback Data plc ("FDP") (the "Acquisition"), subject to an adjustment to reflect the debt/cash position at completion. Completion is expected to take place on 31 May 2013. The considerati...[more]

YALE HELPS REDUCE ORDER PICKING OPERATOR FATIGUE Yale has introduced a fourth model to its MO series of low level order pickers. The new scissor lift model offers operators significant picking and ergonomic advantages. The scissor mechanism on the MO20P will help reduce fatigue for operators who are picking heavy or bulky case picks at height...[more]

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that 300 Greater Manchester jobs will be created at Altrincham based trailer builder, The Cartwright Group, thanks to investment from the Government's Regional Growth Fund. During their 60th anniversary last year, the family run firm, which builds trailers for well-known brands including TNT, Royal Mail an...[more]

Reducing fleet costs while enhancing productivity: GPS-based fleet management solutions from Advantech-DLoG transmit real-time data on the vehicle, load, or shipment - securely and in an easy-to-understand format. Only accurate monitoring of the driver and vehicle performance can really make sure a fleet is working economically, regardless of wh...[more]