More than a year on from an initial UK trial of the ‘Endurance’ solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), TIP Group, leading provider of trailer and truck hire services, continues to partner with the unit’s manufacturer, Sunswap, in offering the technology to transport operators across the country. Several long-term hire arrangements with cold chain …
At AR Racking, we have exceeded 2 million accumulated views on YouTube with the FPV drone videos of our 100% automated factory in Tudela, Navarre. The footage offers a drone’s-eye view of the plant where we manufacture our metal industrial racking: a facility with a production capacity of more than 100,000 tonnes, equipped with solar panels and designed to work …
James Smith joins Spacemaker Systems Inc. as the new UK & European Managing Director, responsible for securing the continued growth of Spacemaker Systems in the UK and the future expansion of the business across the European region. James brings a wealth of experience from global commercial leadership positions, combined with professional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering …
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications is proud to announce that the Group has been re-awarded the EcoVadis GOLD rating for 2026, confirming its continued commitment to strong sustainability performance. Following the previous assessment, the reconfirmed Gold rating reflects the ongoing progress Exide …
In Hutchins, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Lineage is constructing one of the largest and most advanced automated temperature-controlled distribution centers in the world for refrigerated and frozen products. Following the recent groundbreaking of the facility, Lineage is relying on the intralogistics expertise of TGW Logistics to automate key warehouse processes. After go-live, which …
The UK’s largest food rescue charity has found more than 80% of the organisations it supplies could be at risk were it not for the redistributed surplus food they receive. A survey of more than 2,700 UK charities has found that without that rescued food, 32% would have to close their food support and 52% would …
Anthony was one of the three creators of Star Refrigeration, and held the position of Managing Director from 1970 until his retirement in 1997. He remained as a director and continued to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors until handing over to John Rowell in 2015. He was responsible for many of the …
Discount retailer Aldi continues to lead US food retailers’ efforts to transition away from high GWP refrigerants, according to the latest reports from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). Published just days after the US EPA rolled back requirements on refrigerant use in the sector, the EIA’s 2026 Climate-Friendly Supermarkets Scorecard charts the efforts of 16 …
Major sporting events don’t stop at the final whistle – and neither do their workplace impacts. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place across multiple time zones, many UK employers will need to manage late finishes, short-notice leave requests, sickness absence and potential conduct issues. Without clear expectations and a consistent approach, these challenges …
Constellation Cold Logistics has secured planning approval for its 100,000 ft2 plus cold store at Park Lane Industrial Estate in Wolverhampton. Council planning committee members gave the application the go ahead at a planning meeting earlier this week. The new cold store totalling 108,900 ft2 sits alongside a 16,250 ft2 extension to its existing facility. …
As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job. Still in operation after 28 years at J.G. Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, the original multi-directional forklift has helped transform the company’s handling …
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules have been in force since April 2026, introducing important changes to how SSP is calculated, when it’s paid, and which workers are eligible. For employers, these reforms may already be affecting sickness absence procedures and record-keeping, contractual sick pay schemes, fit note processes, and how they manage short and …
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