http://warehousenews.co.uk Warehouse and Logistics News is the magazine for the UK warehouse and logistics industry Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:12:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Goplasticpallets.com has redesigned its two websites in response to the company’s continued growth in the plastic pallet and container sectors. The two new and improved websites – www.goplasticpallets.com and www.goplasticboxes.com – boast a fresh new look and vastly improved navigation and functionality. What else is new for the websites? Bestsellers – All ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9809 Gain an extra pair of hands from just £114 a week. Have you considered taking on an apprentice, but are wary of the commitment? Do you think there is too much added administration? Have you got jobs that need to be filled but not enough staff to do them? SLB ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9813 Welcome to the 15 July Warehouse & Logistics News. In a major development set to brighten the UK fork lift market, Briggs Equipment UK is to take over Yale UK’s assets and become the exclusive distributor of Yale Materials Handling’s trucks in mainland UK excluding Northern Ireland. Under the agreement ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9801 Specialist coated fabrics manufacturer of liquid and dry bulk packaging, Lifting, Load Restraint and Safety equipment, Transport covers and spares, as well as special projects. What's the most exciting thing about your job? In my position as Sales & Marketing Manager, I see a wide variety of customers and market places, so ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9796 This month we look at  the distance pallets are allowed from the edge of a mezzanine floor and the precautions that should be taken. Safe Working at the edge of a Mezzanine Q: I am reviewing some potential warehouse design plans, and have a Health & Safety concern regarding the ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9793 Roomservice by CORT, the UK’s leading furniture rental company and part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, has simplified the management of its expenses by issuing staff with prepaid MasterCard® expense cards that can be used instead of cash for disbursements. The company's delivery and fitting staff now use CorporatePay's Prepaid MasterCard ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9790 The materials handling industry, not just here in the UK but right across Europe, has never faced such a crisis as the one it faces today. Here we speak to John Meale, Vice President of Fédération Européenne de la Manutention (FEM), The European Federation of Materials Handling which represents the ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9787 Carbon trust 0% loans for energy efficient equipment installation are available for SME’s (EU ruling of SME is 250 employees or less), with loans available from as little as £3000 up to a maximum of £500,000 dependant on circumstances. The government-funded scheme from the Carbon Trust opens the door to a ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9785 The TLX MultiCapture™ is the most sophisticated solution in the METTLER TOLEDO range of dimensioning, weighing and scanning solutions. Now it is available with even more features and benefits than before. The TLX MultiCapture™ was first launched to the market in 2008. Now, based on input from key customers, METTLER TOLEDO ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9781 ASG Services Ltd was approached by Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd (a member of Alliance Boots) to provide advice and a solution for warehouse safety at its new distribution centre in Exeter. Alliance Healthcare is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical and health and beauty products in the UK. Alliance ... http://warehousenews.co.uk/?p=9774