The RTITB has introduced a new system of licensing for forklift truck operators and other mechanical handling equipment drivers. Called the National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS), the new scheme is designed to cover a multitude of areas including:
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ABC SPAX, which manufactures a wide range of precision screws, has adopted using plastic crates from Allibert Buckhorn at its UK distribution centre located in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Hawker Traction now has available the latest generation of its smart multi-function high-frequency (HF) chargers for industrial truck batteries. The new chargers in the company’s LifePlus and Powertech ranges employ advanced ergonomics and are user-friend
New research carried out by e.centre, the supply chain efficiency association, shows that despite the hype, 85% of UK companies have no plans to introduce radio frequency identification (RFID) technology within their organisations.
Menlo Worldwide Expedite has unveiled its new Premium Logistics Management (PLM) system which optimises critical transport requirements by mode while reducing costs and adding visibility for same-day air, ground and charter shipments. PLM determines the
Insight Investment Management (IIM) has agreed to buy Beaumont Industrial Estate in Banbury, advised by GVA Grimley. Comprising a 17.2 acre manufacturing and distribution facility, the accommodation extends to 42,746sq m.
Retailer New Look has selected DTS Logistics to provide a dedicated delivery service to its Scottish stores. Pre-retail and garment logistics company DTS is operating high volume, flexible double-manned demountable vehicles from Cumbernauld for overnight
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway (EWS) has introduced a new rail feeder service to link the Port of Tyne into its current Intermodal Express service running between Tees Dock and Mossend in central Scotland.
Unifix, which supplies fixings and fasteners, power tools and accessories direct to professional builders worldwide, has worked closely with Axiom GB in developing an integrated order picking system.
Property adviser DTZ has kick-started the marketing campaign of Electrolux’s former logistics and manufacturing plant with the launch of the 10,250sq m property in Wollersdorf, near Vienna, Austria.
