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Report secures orders (1st April 2012)
Easilift Loading Systems has won two major orders to install double deck scissor lifts into Tesco distribution centres, after a report praised the machines for their energy efficiency and ergonomic design. A total of 41
From Facilities Management
Going Double-Dok (1st March 2012)
There can be drawbacks when using a lift platform to serve single and double deck vehicles on the same bay, says Easilift. It has developed the Double-Dok to address these issues.
New ops base (1st February 2012)
Loading bay specialist Easilift Loading Systems has moved to a new head office, from which the company will spearhead growth to capitalise on a hugely successful 2011.
From Industry update
Tailor-made service (1st January 2012)
Easilift Loading Systems has launched a comprehensive programme of tailor-made service concepts designed to offer customers long-term peace of mind.
From Conveying
Integrated management (1st December 2011)
Tesco's flagship grocery distribution centre in Daventry is the first in the country to be designed and built with Easilift Loading Systems' and Traka's Dock Management System (DMS) hi-tech reporting and safety solution
Huge DC in loading bay fitout (1st September 2011)
Easilift has completed a £6.5 million loading bay installation for Tesco's Daventry DC
From Distribution
Accident prevention at the loading bay (1st June 2011)
Easilift Loading Systems has joined with Traka and devised an Anti Drive-Off Loading Bay Management System that synchronises the dock door and associated control equipment with an electronic key control.
Taking complete control (1st June 2011)
Easilift releases Advanced Control Centre in a bid to improve loading bay management
From Information technology
Intelligent loading bay management (1st May 2011)
Easilift Loading Systems has launched the Advanced Control Centre, an intuitive management system that helps distribution centres and warehouses to efficiently and pro-actively take care of loading bays and vehicle traf
Easilift founder honoured (1st April 2011)
Edward Kelly, founder of Yorkshirebased Easilift Loading Systems, has been honoured on his retirement by members of the British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF), the Association Of Elevating Equipment Manufacturers
Progress from recessio (1st March 2011)
As the recession hit home, Easilift refined its strategy to focus on concepts rather than commodity products. Easilift md Rob Fay tells Simon Duddy how this innovation has resulted in products like the Advanced Control Cent
Electronic keys manage dock (1st February 2011)
The Dock Management System, designed to prevent the premature departure of vehicles from the loading bay, is set to be installed at every one of Tescos' distribution centres across the UK.
From Features
Unique new Easilift safety system prevents accidental vehicle drive-offs (25th October 2010)
Leading total loading bay solutions supplier, Easilift Loading Systems, has combined with one of the world’s leading access management system manufacturers to devise a highly innovative answer to the problem of vehicle drive-away accidents.
From Newsletter Stories
Loading bay system to prevent drive-offs (13th October 2010)
Loading bay solutions supplier Easilift Loading Systems has joined forces with one of the world’s leading access management system manufacturers to devise an innovative solution to the problem of drive-away accidents.
Key to boosting safety (1st October 2010)
Access management provider and loading bay supplier devise solution to the perennial warehouse issue of truck driveaways
Team work wins award (1st August 2010)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment and solutions to Bowmer and Kirkland on over 70 projects over 20 years on collaborations in the retail sector.
Easilift Nominee Wins Main Contractor of the Year Award (1st June 2010)
Huddersfield-based Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment and solutions to Bowmer and Kirkland on over 70 projects spanning a period of 20 years on collaborations in the retail sector such as Tesco, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Next, Boots and B&Q.
Built for the job (1st June 2010)
An Easilift double deck scissor lift dock pod has boosted the speed of loading and unloading for the TIC group
Loading system is tesco star (1st May 2010)
Easilift's loading system has kept environmental impact to a minimum at the new Tesco distribution centre in Teesport.
Easilift's md outlines his strategy (1st April 2010)
Rob Fay is the new MD of Easilift, (part of the Loading Systems group of companies) and has overall responsibility for UK operations.
High speed doors for higher energy savings (1st April 2009)
"As awareness of the amount of energy we consume rises, alongside ever increasing fuel costs, more and more companies are turning to high speed doors to help combat this problem. Our range of DYNACO high speed doors
Pick of the pods (1st February 2009)
According to Easilift Loading Systems loading pod docks are becoming increasingly popular. A dock pod is a complete standalone loading bay enclosure, which can be installed directly on to the external face of a build
Bay solutions (1st December 2008)
Dave Whyatt, sales director of Easilift Loading Systems, says the solution to achieving and maintaining efficient loading bays lies in choosing a supplier who can look after your needs for the life of the equipment.
From Products
Pods help Tesco shift prods (1st October 2008)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment to three new purpose-built Tesco distribution centres at Livingston, Lichfield and Goole, in contracts valued in excess of £9m.
Easilift still a safe bet (1st August 2008)
Easilift Loading Systems, one of the UK's leading loading bay equipment suppliers has had its commitment to health and safety recognised by having its SAFEcontractor accreditation renewed for the third time.
Giving hockey a sporting chance (1st June 2008)
Easilift Loading Systems has donated £1000 sponsorship to Welsh international junior hockey player, Hannah Vowles, 15.
Bespoke solution for Tesco (1st April 2008)
When Tesco needed a method of loading and unloading its new fleet of double deck trailers, used to transfer goods between distribution centres, Easilift Loading Systems came up with a solution.
Easi does it for new cold store (1st February 2008)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment, including bespoke modular loading pods, for a new cold store opened by Innovate Logistics in Derbyshire.
Modular pods for Tesco's green store (1st October 2007)
An unloading system from Easilift Loading Systems has been chosen by Tesco for the loading bays at its flagship environmental store in Wick, Scotland. Given the geographical location of the store it was imperative tha
Easier load lifting (1st August 2007)
Easilift Loading Systems continues to win major contracts from some of Europe's leading companies.
Easilift boosts major contract customer care (1st June 2007)
Increasing major contracts has led Easilift Loading Systems to appoint an account manager for major projects. Paul Redfern is now responsible for day-to-day liaison with customers on major projects, usually those invo
Easilift on road to success with new vans (1st April 2007)
As business continues to boom, Easilift Loading Systems has taken delivery of 15 Vauxhall Vivaro panel vans in a deal worth in excess of £250,000. The vehicles are for use by the company's growing number of service and insta
Hygienic loading bays (1st February 2007)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied and installed equipment for 23 loading bays at Arla Foods' £75m state-of-the-art dairy at Stourton, Leeds. Its dock levellers, insulated sectional doors and door control panels have stai
Loading bay equipment for £30m warehouse (1st December 2006)
Easilift Loading Systems has provided the latest in loading bay equipment for Nisa-Today's £30m warehouse and NDC in Scunthorpe. Easilift supplied and installed all the equipment for the 60 loading bays, including dock level
Easilift equips Nisa-Today's NDC (17th August 2006)
Fast loading pod for Tesco (1st June 2006)
When Tesco needed a method of loading and unloading its fleet of new high capacity double deck trailers, used to transfer goods between distribution depots, the solution came from Easilift Loading Systems.
From Logistics distribution
New managing director at Easilift (31st March 2006)
Phil Dinning has been appointed managing director of loading bay equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems, following company founder Edward Kelly's decision to step down from day-to-day control of the company after almost 30 years at the helm.
Loading bay equipment for NDC (1st February 2006)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment for a purposedesigned national distribution centre opened at Trident Business Park, Huddersfield by the Instore retail chain, in a contract valued at £160,000.
Crash resistant doors (1st December 2005)
Dynaco high speed interior and exterior industrial doors, have been added to the range of loading bay equipment available from Easilift Loading Systems. Said to be crash resistant without damage, the doors automatically reset themselves after collisi
Easilift equips new warehouses (1st October 2005)
Loading bay equipment from Easilift Loading Systems has been specified for two architect-designed warehouses in Trafford Park Industrial Estate, Manchester.
Port of Tyne’s easy loading (1st June 2005)
An 18 bay warehouse opened at the Port of Tyne features loading bay equipment supplied exclusively by Easilift Loading Systems. As part of its £110,000 contract Easilift equipped each of the loading bays with an electrically operated insulated sectio
Easilift wins a million from DC developers (1st April 2005)
Easilift Loading Systems’ most recent contract with business park developers Wilson Bowden Developments takes the value of its dealings with the firm to almost £1 million over the last four years. The latest £161,000 order is for a variety of loading
From Lift trucks
Loading bay equipment made easy (1st February 2005)
Loading bay equipment supplied by Easilift Loading Systems has been chosen for a £4m distribution centre opened by Housing Units Ltd, a Manchester-based home furnishing retailer.
Doors and loading bay equipment (1st October 2004)
Loading bay equipment, and interior and exterior doors from Easilift Loading Systems have been chosen for the new Volkswagen Group dedicated parts distribution centre.
24/7 operation is fully equipped (1st August 2004)
Corby Chilled Distribution uses a complete range of loading bay equipment from Easilift Loading Systems at its recently opened distribution centre in Nottinghamshire. The 15,000ft2 chilled warehousing facility operates on a 24/7 basis. Easilift Power
Specialist loading bay equipment supplied (1st June 2004)
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied specialist loading bay equipment for a new distribution centre opened by transport brokers, Carousel, in Kent.
Modernised without disruption (1st February 2004)
Disruption was kept to a minimum when Easilift Loading Systems modernised three loading bays for food maker, Ryvita. Easilift replaced existing dock levellers with its latest Poweramp dock leveller a fully hydraulic model with a swing/hinged type li
