Jonkoping, Sweden: Carrier Transicold will show its electric transport refrigeration at the Elmia Lastbil trade show taking place in Jönköping, Sweden, from 21 to 24 August. Carrier Transicold will show the Vector HE 19, the next generation temperature-controlled trailer system that integrates the company’s E-Drive all-electric technology with new features that significantly enhance performance and …
Manchester, UK: Asset Alliance Group has appointed Andrew Morley as commercial director in its Commercial Vehicle Division. Morley joins the company from Petit Forestier, the refrigerated commercial vehicle hire business, where he held the same position. Speaking about his move, Morley says: “The strength of the Asset Alliance Group brand, its comprehensive range of financial …
Antwerp, Belgium: Trans-o-flex and PostNL Pharma & Care Benelux have incorporated each other’s temperature-controlled logistics to expand their geographical reach. PostNL and trans-o-flex already collaborate in international shipments– both companies are partners in the EURODIS network, which collects and distributes parcels and pallets in Europe. “PostNL has impressively demonstrated that it is a reliable and …
Northampton, UK: Dachser’s Smart Border Connect is proving a game changer, the company says.Mark Rollinson, regional managing director, Dachser UK and Ireland, says the company’s Smart Border Connect clears many of the hurdles now in place at the UK border, which in turn gives British exporters straightforward access to the EU market. “We’ve come up …
Porto, Portugal: Hultsteins, has joined with a vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and support services in the UK and Ireland. Addvolt makes powerpacks and power units for fridge operators. The company created the world’s first plug-in hybrid powerpack capable of electrifying auxiliary systems on heavy-duty vehicles, and supplies products to 20 markets …
London, UK: Seafrigo has appointed Mike Parr as chief executive PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland. His appointment comes a year after Seafrigo acquired PML. Parr was the former managing director of PML. Eric Barbé, group chairman, Seafrigo Group, said, “Seafrigo has exciting expansion plans in place to enable the business to continue in its journey, …
Glasgow, Scotland: Star Refrigeration will use Cold Chain Live! to champion AI-enabled, data led monitoring. Star Refrigeration is set to participate as a gold sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Cold Chain Live! on 4 to 5 September. Star’s will advise on the latest technologies to minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions. This year, the …
Singapore: Carrier Transicold’s BlueEdge Partner Program now has a platform that complements Carrier’s Lynx Fleet telematics for real-time remote monitoring of reefer containers onboard ships. The Vessel Control Tower platform, offered through the BluEdge reseller channel, ensures network coverage at sea, giving ship crew an overview of all connected assets onboard – Carrier Transicold units …
Stoke-on-Trent, UK: Susan Shardlow is the new chief financial officer at Prohire. She has been interim finance officer since 2023. A qualified accountant, Susan has a broad range of experience leading traditional finance functions and transformational projects, particularly in companies providing the rental and leasing of assets in the construction, utilities and recycling systems sectors, Prohire …
Reading, UK: Anecdotal evidence suggests that manufacturers are embrace automated handling and storage technology more willingly than businesses operating in other industry sectors, Toyota Materials Handling says. “Historically, investing in automated storage and materials handling required something of a leap of faith – and a large budget. This was thanks in part to the fact …
Stafford, UK: Blue Cube has invested in seven all-electric Carrier Transicold HE19 temperature-controlled systems as part of its ongoing commitment to maximise operational efficiency and sustainability performance through reduced energy consumption. Three of the systems have been fitted to new portable cold stores, with the remaining four replacing current systems mounted to existing Blue Cube …
London, UK: Two apprentices at Climarite Refrigeration have reached the final stages in the RAC Cooling Industry Awards. Mick Brady from Bootle and Alex Forkings from Southport beat fierce competition to become shortlisted in the RAC Cooling Industry Awards in the Student of the Year category, as well as the Be Inspired Business Awards for Apprentice Team of the Year. The …
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