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Gwynedd-based Hughes Specialised Transport has added two more Volvo FH artics to their all-Volvo fleet.

Electrical retailer Maplin Electronics has taken a 196,000 sq ft warehouse at St Paul’s Developments’ Brookfields Park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire to house its new UK head office and distribution centre.

When Carpetright plc decided to improve their materials handling process they turned to BT. With their long standing relationship, Carpetright was confident that BT could provide a bespoke product and training package that would assist in the handling

Vehicle manufactures operating in the West face significant challenges, with static markets, over-production, price competition and high labour rates creating an environment of slim margins for both OEMs and suppliers alike. The supply chain will play a p

Light vehicle output grew by an impressive four per cent in 2006, to 66.4 million units, as demand in Asia provided a substantial boost to output. But as East European car plants continue to expand the ultimate fate of a number of plants in Western Europe

Times are hard for car manufacturers and their suppliers. Over-capacity is hitting margins and competition from the East is fierce, and yet OEM’s in the West are having to look to new eco-friendly models to cater for a more environmentally conscious consu