productCombilift chose the IMHX
exhibition, which took place in
March, to launch a number of new
models. The new Combi-WR Walkie
Reach, its first pedestrian truck,
incorporates the benefits of AC
technology in its traction, pump and
steering motors. It has a lift height of
4.2m and a load capacity of 1,450kg.
productAs the economy continues to bite
hard, Thorworld Industries says
that it is even more important that
users of loading bay equipment
commit to a rigorous maintenance
programme to ensure that their
equipment is safe and effective.
productThe Combilok vehicle restraint
system from Stertil Stokvis supports
the safe loading and unloading of
vehicles within loading bays
throughout the UK. It was developed
exclusively to reduce the risk of
unintentional vehicle movement on
loading bays and offers a ‘safety net’
against poor communication by
holding vehicles in one place until
loading or unloading is completed.
productTranslyft have recently removed a
dock leveller in a supermarket
loading bay as it had become too
expensive to maintain. The welds on
the main hinge were beginning to
show cracks and Translyft engineers
recommended that a replacement
unit should be installed. Translyft
carried out a survey of the existing
dock leveller pit, and subsequently
produced full specification drawings
before manufacturing a replacement
unit in approximately four weeks.
productFyffes, an importer and distributor of
tropical produce, has installed
Castell’s Salvo drive-away prevention
system at its UK distribution centres –
a total of 31 loading bays.
articleJohn Kent explains how access management systems
are helping to reduce accidents in the warehouse by
enabling close control of key and equipment usage
productBonmarché, the UK’s largest value
womenswear retailer for women aged
50+ years, has improved the safety of
its loading and unloading operations
with the adoption of Castell’s Salvo.
productThe Tool-Mover from RUD Chains is
a manipulation device for the safe
turning and tilting of heavy and
awkward plant items such as plastic
injection moulding tools.
productHome Decor GB, which supplies floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, has moved to larger premises but best use of space is still a priority.
productTerex Port Solutions has delivered and commissioned a Terex Gottwald HMK 170 E Mobile Harbour Crane to St. Peter Port Harbour in Guernsey.
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