Avery Weigh-Tronix launches largest onboard weighing systems service network
Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched the UK’s largest nationwide service network for onboard weighing systems, with a team of more than 200 technicians.
Says Dave Webb, service director for Avery Weigh-Tronix, “More and more organisations are aware of the need for accurate onboard weighing, particularly as VOSA cracks down on overloading.
What is the potential impact of swine flu on UK business?
The spread of swine flu is now described by the UN as ‘unstoppable’. The UK is predicting 100,000 new cases a day by the end of the summer. The World Health Organisation said on 21 July that 700 people had now died since the outbreak began four months ago and that the pandemic is developing at such a pace that it is pointless to try and document every case. They have also warned that it will become the biggest flu pandemic ever seen.
In a report published today, Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking reveals that general sentiment at present is that the worst case scenario will not be tested and that the impact on corporate Britain will be limited; therefore share prices have not yet been ‘infected’. However, as time goes on and if the numbers of cases increase in line with projections, concern may rapidly mount.
Safety Media launches new DVD
Safety Media has launched a new DVD title looking at the importance of achieving a good safety culture in your workplace. ‘Health & Safety – We’re All Responsible’ is a 15 minute DVD showing the viewer the consequences of not following health and safety procedures.
The DVD follows a new starter through his first day at a factory and we view the day from his perspective. As the induction takes place we are shown the problems in the company, including not using PPE when required or following signage, showing the disregard for health and safety. The new starter is shocked by the attitude to safety and decides to not to continue working for the company.
FSDF invited to join new Department for Transport – Low Carbon Supply Chain Stakeholder Group
The food and drink industry are significant users of energy and creators of emissions, and the temperature controlled food logistics sector more so. With electricity alone representing over 30 % of total operating costs, the members of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) and in it’s previous guise as the Cold Storage and Distribution Federation, have recognised the need for good energy management practice over many years, and more recently the need to control carbon and ozone depleting substances (ODS) emissions.
Today Transport Minister Paul Clark announced the launch of this new Department for Transport stakeholder group. He said: “Freight and logistics movements are responsible for around 30% of transport emissions. Encouraging consideration of carbon emissions at the highest level within the logistics industry requires a concerted and co-operative approach between Government and the industry itself.
FLTA confirms 2010 Awards date/venue
As media partners to the FLTA Awards for Excellence, ShD and its sister website PressOnShD are delighted to announce on behalf of the Fork Lift Truck Association that the 2010 staging of the industry's must-attend event will take place on Saturday 27th February, at the Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire.
As ever, it will be a glittering evening of top-notch entertainment, fantastic food... and, of course, the industry's most influential awards: the Archies.
Tennant Company launches fast-charging batteries on T3 scrubber-dryer
Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world, has announced that its T3 scrubber-dryer is now available with fast-charging batteries.
This type of battery offers improved operating flexibility to better meet any specific cleaning requirements; increased machine productivity supporting daytime and opportunity cleaning; maintenance-free and easy operation and a sustainable solution since it is recyclable to the highest industry standards.
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