On 18th May 2026, 21‑year‑old fundraiser Samuel Attwell will set off on an extraordinary 350‑mile ultrarunning challenge from Malin Head to Mizen Head, one of Ireland’s toughest endurance routes, all to raise £50,000 for children with life‑threatening illnesses. In a feat attempted by very few solo runners and almost none his age, Samuel will spend …
Lucas O’Brien, of GXO Logistics, is undertaking a six-month secondment in Accra, Ghana, as a Project Officer with international development organisation Transaid, supporting the nationwide rollout of a new driver training standard alongside providing support to the establishment of a training centre for trainers of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. Alongside members of the Transaid …
Amsterdam, 19 February 2026 – Fleet management across Europe is at a turning point, as rising costs, greater operational complexity and tougher EU regulations reshape how commercial fleets operate, according to Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution. “Fleet management is moving into a new phase,” said Jan-Maarten de Vries, President Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone. …
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now law — and some of the biggest changes start landing from April 2026. Now’s the time to get ahead and start preparing. As an employer, staying on top of HR and compliance is essential – especially with the Employment Rights Act 2025 introducing major changes over the next …
Judith Evans of Refrigeration Developments and Testing and London South Bank University has been recognised for her contributions to the industry with the J&E Hall International Gold Medal. The J&E Hall International Gold Medal recognises the most noteworthy practical contribution to innovation in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technology. The award was one of a number …
Oakland International has been shortlisted for Sustainable Cold Chain Operator 2026 in the Cold Chain Federation Awards, recognising a business that isn’t just talking about sustainability, but actively reshaping what a low carbon cold chain looks like. A family business with farming roots, Oakland set a bold net zero target for 2040 and has been …
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed a new two-year plan with ASHRAE focusing on the lifecycle management of refrigerants. ASHRAE and UNEP have partnered to assist developing countries in transitioning to non-ozone-depleting refrigerants since 2007. The new plan, signed at the recent ASHRAE Winter Conference, calls for joint development of work tools and educational …
Point74, food product lifecycle management (PLM) specialist, has announced the launch of a new software, Point74 Pro, to support growing food manufacturers develop and launch products effectively. A ready-to-use product development, finance and technical platform, Point74 Pro allows users to fully digitise product development, from recipe creation and technical data to costing, compliance, and retailer-ready …
Temperature controlled storage and distribution solutions specialist JS Davidson has reported unprecedented growth during the recent peak period, with each of the company’s three sites in Bourne, Spalding and Peterborough recording a 100% increase in volumes. Chilled storage across its portfolio of sites is now operating at around 90% capacity, while ambient storage levels are …
Ballinlough of Ireland named Thermo King’s 2025 Dealer of the Year Brussels, February 12, 2026 – Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has revealed the recipients of its 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards. These annual honours celebrate outstanding dealerships across Europe, the Middle East, and …
Sysco GB has announced a major £500,000 Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Pledge to help small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities across the UK access apprenticeship training and develop essential skills in their workforce. This new pledge builds on Sysco GB’s strong track record of supporting apprenticeships. Over the past four years, the company has …
Hemsec is proud to announce that we have achieved the Gold Standard for Workplace Wellbeing following a rigorous assessment by Working Well, an initiative delivered by the Knowsley Chamber of Commerce.This achievement reflects our continued commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace – reinforcing why working at Hemsec means being part of a business that …
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