Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, releases its latest ESG report, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable battery innovation and its commitment to a resilient future. Building on the momentum of its inaugural report last year, as well as the launch of its 2024 to …
South Lincs Foodservice, part of the Caterfood Buying Group, has implemented Podfather logistics software in a move to transition to paperless deliveries and improve operational efficiencies. The use of Podfather, which includes planning, route optimisation, and ePOD features, is also improving the customer experience for the foodservice company which dates back to the 1930s. Offering …
The Greggs Foundation, the independent charity associated with Greggs, is proud to announce its support of national charity Meals & More with a grant of £28,500 Since leading foodservice provider, Brakes founded Meals & More in 2015, the charity has supported over 2.5 million meals at holiday clubs across the UK. Thousands of children and …
Schmitz Cargobull AG has received official confirmation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that its short- to long-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions meet the SBTi criteria. This means that the targets submitted have been validated according to climate science-based standards and are in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global …
Wolseley brands Pipe Centre and Climate Centre have unveiled a new logistics model to improve customer service across London and the SE. Described as a hub-and-spoke logistics model, it is said to be designed to improve delivery speed, product availability and service reliability. It will include a network of 15 branches, supported by three major …
The road transport industry in Scotland has announced its third biennial Scottish Transaid Dinner, which will take place at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Grangemouth on Thursday 4 June 2026. Two previous dinners have each raised more than £100,000 through ticket sales, sponsorship and a generous charity auction for international development organisation Transaid. …
FridgeXpress, the UK’s specialist temperature-controlled vehicle rental business, is accelerating its national expansion with five new locations across the country, enhancing local support and availability for customers nationwide. The new locations extend FridgeXpress’s reach beyond its Rugby headquarters and add to the wider group’s existing network of 68 dedicated workshops across the UK, enabling it …
Sadel Group has announced plans to construct a new 90,000-pallet, fully automated frozen cold store in Bristol, marking a major step forward for food supply chain infrastructure regionally and nationally, with the first contractors on site in just two weeks. The facility will be operated by Magnavale Ltd, serving both new and existing customers. Strategically …
Staff at Oakland International were reminded of the importance of reducing what they throw away during this year’s Zero Waste Week, with a campaign highlighting practical steps to cut everyday waste. The company’s Sustainability Officer, Elinor Smith, designed workplace posters encouraging employees to make simple swaps such as using reusable lunch boxes and refillable water …
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, is ramping up production of the new compact E-100e, E-200e and E-200e Spectrum units. These all-electric refrigeration units are engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern last-mile deliveries in vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) up to 12m3. The …
Webinar Series – Innovation in renewable & sustainable cooling Episode 5 – Friday, September 19th, 11am – 12:00 pm Register Now As global temperatures rise, the demand for cooling is surging at an unprecedented rate. The UK is no exception—hotter summers and record-breaking heatwaves are becoming more frequent. However, conventional cooling systems rely heavily on …
Beijer Ref UK will officially open its third training academy, in Glasgow, on Thursday 6 November. Building on the success of its existing academies in Wetherby and Preston, the Glasgow launch forms part of the wholesale group’s strategic plan to offer top-level training to engineers across the UK. The event will run from 12noon to …
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