Coldstore construction experts ISD Solutions have announced the appointment of a new Technical Director in Brett Harrington, as the company continues to structure its next generation of leaders. Mr Harrington, who has worked for the Gloucester-based industry experts since 2005, moves from his previous role as director of the company’s firewall division. He will have …
TITAN Containers introduces ArcticStore Horizon, believed to be the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Portable Cold Room. ArcticStore Horizon’s features make it a premium cold storage solution for a wide range of business segments like Bio-Life Sciences, industrial catering, and temperature-controlled distribution. ArcticStore Horizon was developed in direct response to the cold storage industry’s efforts to …
Logistics and haulage specialist A Salvatori & Son has invested in Webfleet’s Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to enhance trailer productivity, reduce downtime and ensure compliance with April’s new DVSA legislation. The family-owned, Canterbury-based firm operates 120 flatbed, curtain-sided and double-decker trailers, serving customers across the UK and Europe. In 2024, the company fitted …
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25. The figures show that an estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health during 2024/25, remaining broadly consistent with the levels seen in recent years. While the recent rates of self-reported work-related ill health …
Chereau brings Sunswap’s purpose-built electric refrigeration to France Sunswap Endurance is available through Chereau – launching at Solutrans, Lyon. Diesel-powered transport refrigeration is reaching its limits in France. Diesel operating and maintenance costs continue to climb while restrictions are being rolled out on diesel vehicles across 42 cities. Sunswap Endurance eliminates diesel in transport refrigeration …
Toyota Material Handling Europe’s next-gen electric counterbalanced forklift, the Toyota Traigo_i, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Product Design – Industry. This marks the second major international design recognition for the Traigo_i, following its Red Dot Design Award win in 2025, solidifying its place among the most innovative and …
International development organisation, Transaid, is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026. The ride will begin on Box Hill, which featured in the London 2012 Olympics road race, before navigating 110km …
While working towards Net Zero remains an important goal for businesses in the cold chain sector, dealing with the growing cost of energy is unsurprisingly a more immediate aim for many. But the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. “Demand from large consumers for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) is booming – and this …
Asda today announced changes to its leadership teams across different functions to support its growth ambitions for 2026, including the appointment of two new senior executives. Property Andy Newton will join Asda in January as Vice President, Property, with responsibility for property, estates, acquisitions, and store development. Andy brings extensive experience from senior property …
Carrier Transicold will preview a cutting-edge digital marketplace for parts and accessories for its refrigeration solutions at Solutrans 2025, held Nov. 18-22 at Lyon EUREXPO. Designed to serve as a comprehensive one-stop shop, the marketplace will offer genuine Carrier Transicold parts, along with select products from trusted manufacturers, to support the full range of refrigeration transportation repair needs. Carrier …
Food innovation was top of the agenda as Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice supplier, won 18 awards at the Quality Food Awards. Brakes, a Sysco company, collected the coveted Foodservice Operator of the Year, building on the success of last year when it was also presented with the same award. The Quality Food Awards …
Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has acquired the US HVACR distributors Key Refrigeration Supply and Dennis Supply Company. The companies are said to have a combined annual turnover of approximately SEK800m ($84m). Dennis Supply Company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. It operates 13 branches across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and …
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