MEMBERS OF ALEM, the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers, undertake a survey every six months to assess the state of the market for their equipment in the UK. 

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AN INFLATABLE dock shelter from Stertil Dock Products creates a virtually airtight seal.

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TransDock outlines its latest dock leveller development.

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TIM ROSE of Loading Bay Lifts provides an update on the revision to the standard prEN 1570-1:2020 Safety Requirements for Lifting Tables.

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A leading online grocer is installing 28 high speed doors across its new CFCs in Bristol, Andover and Purfleet.

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A one-stop loading bay solution partner is the best bet to cope with the growth in demand for distribution centres and warehousing, says Paul Tulley.

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APRIL 2021 marked the 40th Anniversary of Thorworld Industries, the leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of loading and unloading solutions and accessories.

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The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker - the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.

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Following extensive redesign, manufacturing and on-site testing across the world, Stertil Dock Products has launched its latest generation Combilok G2 automated vehicle restraint system.

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With the most recent ONS retail sales survey showing a 32% growth in on-line sales during 2020, retail distributors and operators are looking for even greater flexibility and speed when loading and unloading of all types of fleet vehicle.

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One of the UK’s leading producers and suppliers of quality pet food, GA Pet Food Partners (GA), has joined forces with specialist fast-action door suppliers and an automated vehicle manufacturer to meet a growing demand from customers around the world.

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We asked a number of experts for their tips on minimising downtime. The result – a wealth of advice covering many aspects of work in the warehouse. Simon Duddy reports.

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A pair of Union Industries’ Bulldoors installed at pharmaceutical company Pharmaron UK 21-years-ago are living up to their reputation as the ‘doors that last a lifetime’.

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We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.

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The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) represents the interests of UK manufacturers and suppliers of loading bay equipment including dock levellers, scissor lifts, tail lifts, yard ramps and dock shelters. In this role, the Association is a member of the British Materials Handling Federation which itself is the UK national member of FEM - the European Federation of Materials Handling and Storage Equipment.

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Hörmann UK has launched its new steel and stainless-steel Fire Rated Sliding Doors for the industrial and commercial construction sectors.

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A prominent European loading bay manufacturer has launched to the UK market with the recruitment of two leading lights in the industry.

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Double deck innovator Transdek has been acquired by Fen Bay Services in a major deal for the UK loading bay sector.

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Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.

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By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its innovative Retro Dock, Stertil Dock Products has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles.

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The system is a unique and innovative intelligent monitoring and call-for-action system.

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FORMAPLEX & AGANTO: A MATCH MADE IN MANUFACTURING HEAVEN

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Each pedestrian that works in the specified “danger” area will be issued with an active RFID transmitter that continually emits a dedicated radio frequency, this is then detected by a truck based unit.

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Rubb’s innovative fabric engineered, high quality structures offer proven solutions for a wide range of storage warehouse requirements.

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The speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.

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The system, simple to retrofit to existing FIFO flow racking, solves many typical Kanban issues, increases significantly the floor space for value adding activities and increases cash flow.

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For all-round edge protection at height

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Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.

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Southampton based Import Services Limited are specialists in Retail Supply Chain Logistics. Their new DC, in the heart of Southampton container port, boasts an impressive 170,000 square feet with storage facilities for 20,000 pallets, utilising custom-built racking. To maximise their efficiency, they needed reliable, specially designed inbound conveyors to speed-up the unloading process of loose loaded cartons from 40-foot sea containers.

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The FM Stand Alone Check System is a new and exciting addition to FTC’s already extensive product range. The system aims to provide a cost effective solution to completely replace paper based pre use check lists on any type of materials handling equipment.

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Hörmann UK has revamped its website for a more consistent brand identity...

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Hörmann has developed its safety award winning Light Grille, non-contact safety device, for use with sectional doors. The new element can also be retrofitted into existing sectional door frames or alternatively housed in STL post sets made of weather resistant, anodised aluminium.

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BI Engineering turned to Stanair for a fast-acting industrial door fitted with sensors which automatically activate when a forklift approaches.

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WERMA’s SmartMONITOR helps to make processers lean, faster and more efficient. The wireless based data collection and transmission system is easy to retrofit to almost any machine or equipment.

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Working closely with architects to produce imaginative custom fabric building solutions.

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