Welcome to the October 1st issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, the UK’s only fortnightly title for the industry.
This business is always changing – and so too is the UK itself. As we went to press the impending Scottish independence ballot hung over our collective heads. A majority ‘Yes’ north of the border meant the doors opening for Scottish independence and all that would entail. And it would spell curtains for the Westminster government, particularly David Cameron, standing to go down in history as the man who gave away the UK. And even if Scotland opted to remain in the union, a ‘No’ vote would still be followed by considerable changes, affecting all our business lives.
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Doors symbolise change, of course: Janus, the Roman god of doors, is also the god of transitions, giving his name to January, the month of change. So appropriately in these pages we have a feature on Doors & Curtains, including industrial doors, curtains and roller-shutters. We also have our latest look at Fork Trucks, which will continue to be essential kit throughout the UK, no matter which way Scotland votes, including counterbalance trucks, side loaders, VNA, reach trucks and other specialist machines.
We also feature a doors story on our front cover. At this time of year, as the leaves blow down and the days get colder, industrial doors and curtains come into the spotlight. As our front cover story from Sara LBS, the loading bay specialists, reminds us, running a warehouse and logistics operation is expensive. Many major costs are absolutely fixed, so it is imperative to optimise those that can be controlled against operational needs. Doors that are slow to open and close or awkward to operate disrupt production and cause bottlenecks in vital areas. And they can pose a health risk, too.
High-speed doors fitted in loading bays stand to reduce heat and energy costs significantly, as well as increase operational efficiency, and provide improved security, hygiene and other benefits. Sara LBS’ Sprint high-speed doors offer opening speeds of up to 3.2m/s, as well as smooth operation, thanks to their patented MCC Vector Frequency Control system. The range allows end-users to cut energy use during operation and improve heat insulation, with doors open for less time. And the result is conclusive: Sara LBS’ end user post-installation site surveys show significant first-year energy savings, often as much as 6.5%.
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