Mental health-related absence is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in UK workplaces. The HSE estimates 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, leading to 22.1 million working days lost. For employers, getting it wrong can have serious consequences. Inconsistent absence management can impact employee wellbeing, increase legal risk …
AAH Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of the first of 38 new temperature-controlled trailers and 23 rigid trucks, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units, replacing older systems in the customer’s fleet. The investment includes 17 bespoke double-deck, triple-compartment trailers equipped with Vector® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) systems, purpose-built for the nationwide distribution of a …
Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has acquired 80% of the shares in Enertrak, an HVAC distributor based in Montreal, Quebec, with an option to acquire the remaining shares. The acquisition is Beijer Ref’s entry first acquisition in Canada and further expands its North American footprint. Originally founded in Laval in 1982, Enertrak has grown to distribute …
Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”), a leading provider of cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics, today announced that it has acquired Wimar Coldstore in Poland. This marks Constellation’s entry into the Polish market, representing an important milestone in the wider European growth strategy. Through this acquisition, Constellation strengthens its leadership position across Europe, adding 25,000 pallet positions of …
Recticel Insulation proudly announces the opening of its new industrial‑scale recycled polyol plant in Wevelgem (Belgium), a major milestone in the company’s long‑term sustainability strategy and a decisive step toward circularity in the insulation sector. The new facility, developed as part of Recticel’s broader circularity ambition, enables the recycling of post‑industrial PIR (polyisocyanurate) production waste into high‑quality recycled polyol, …
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) – Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, will complement its presence at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 with a comprehensive program of expert presentations, interactive exhibits and dedicated meeting opportunities. Throughout the exhibition, Exide Technologies will host a program of presentations and discussions …
Fresh Direct, a leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice sector, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to British growers with an expanded programme of activity supporting Love British Food and this year’s British Food Fortnight, as well as expanding its own Best of British campaign. The renewed partnership highlights Fresh Direct’s strategic focus on championing …
The charitable and community food redistribution sector has come together with a pledge to triple food redistribution in the United Kingdom over the next decade. To show their commitment the seven main redistributors; The Bread and Butter Thing, City Harvest, Community Shop, Feeding Britain, Felix, His Church, Neighbourly and Xcess Network have all signed a new …
This exceptional project, of which our teams are particularly proud, will remain a landmark chapter in the history of the Channel Tunnel. It was made possible through seven months of collective effort and exemplary collaboration between all the partners involved. The Channel Tunnel proved to be the solution best suited to ensuring the tapestry’s integrity …
Extreme weather is becoming one of the biggest commercial risks facing hospitality businesses. Record heat, flooding and drought are already disrupting food production, increasing price volatility and affecting the availability of key ingredients. UK agriculture alone is estimated to lose around £1 billion every year to extreme weather (Defra), while prolonged wet conditions reduced agricultural …
BÄKO Süd-West has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz eActros 400s provided with the ECOOLTEC TM182 transport refrigeration unit. This is a special first for the wholesale bakery supplier and for ECOOLTEC: These are the first two fully electric trucks in Germany featuring the equally fully electric ECOOLTEC transport refrigeration unit. For Jochen Früauff, Managing Director …
Thermal insulation specialist Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) has announced a new strategic partnership aimed at helping organisations reduce energy consumption, cut operating costs and improve sustainability performance. The collaboration with True Group will see both companies introduce each other’s expertise to relevant customers and networks, creating new opportunities and what they describe as “measurable value” …
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