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Lockhead gets CILT nod
The president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK (CILT), Graeme McFaull, chief executive of Wincanton plc, has announced that Sir Moir Lockhead OBE, has been nominated as president elect of the Institute. He will take over the role of president from Graeme in May 2010.
Graeme McFaull said, “I am delighted that the presidency will pass to such an excellent ambassador for the transport industry. Moir Lockhead is a very influential figure in both public transport and freight arenas. His high profile can only help further the work of the Institute and ensure its place at the heart of the transport and logistics industry.
IMHX 2010 to host AMHSA pavilion
The Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) and IMHX 2010 organiser Quartz have revealed that the show will feature a special pavilion for automated handling system suppliers.
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 16 – 19 November, the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) is the undisputed leader in UK logistics events, ably demonstrated by the fact that exhibitor space at the show is over 70% sold already. With the event co-owned by BITA (British Industrial Truck Association), IMHX has always had a large core of support from the materials handling equipment (MHE) sector but the show has also attracted increasing numbers of automated handling exhibitors, as well as software providers and consultancy firms.
Fortec Pallet appoints new regional commercial manager
The Fortec Pallet Network has appointed Ian Seager as its regional commercial manager.
Ian boasts a wealth of experience in sales, development and strategy in the logistics industry. Prior to his appointment with Fortec he was sales director and a shareholder at Jensa. During his three-and-a-half years there his areas of responsibility included freight forwarding, warehousing, pallet networks, import and export, fulfilment, pick & pack, integrated solutions, MHRA and Duty Suspended warehousing.
Russell’s the new driving force behind GoBox
Goplasticpallets.com, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of plastic pallets, has appointed Russell Smith as business development manager to boost the company’s range of plastic boxes.
Russell joins Goplasticpallets.com with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the plastic packaging industry. For the last four years, Russell has worked for the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic returnable packaging for materials handling, Schoeller Arca Systems.
Neil Hodgson appointed managing director of Fortec pallet network
Neil Hodgson, formerly network manager of Fortec Pallet Distribution Network - part of the Geodis Calberson group - has been appointed managing director with immediate effect.
Breaking the news in London yesterday (28th October) at a Geodis Calberson press conference (see separate story), Mr Hodgson explained he has mixed emotions about his appointment, as it follows the recent death in service of Rod Abrahams, a much respected colleague. "On the one hand, I am delighted to be given the chance to take on this position. These are exciting times for us at Geodis Calberson, and I wish I were 20 years younger. On the other hand, it comes as a result of Rod's passing, so it is with sadness that I take the position."
Hellmann UK appoints new managing director
The UK network of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Andy Connor as managing director with effect from 1st October.
Andy was previously road freight director for DB Schenker, where he worked for five years. However his career has spanned a wide spectrum of areas within the industry both in the UK and Middle East, encompassing road, ocean, air freight and logistics. Hellmann UK says his wealth of experience will bode well in his new role, as Hellmann Worldwide Logistics offers myriad products for regional and global customers.
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