IVECO Delivers Eurocargo Trucks to Worldwide Flight Services
IVECO has delivered 12 new 18-tonne Eurocargo trucks to Worldwide Flight Services to spearhead its ground handling operations at Heathrow airport. The trucks’ unrivalled versatility was one of the main reasons of this purchase. “With the stop-start nature of the work we do, our drivers are in and out of the vehicles all the time. […]
HFW Accompanies UK Minister for Shipping on Visit to China
HFW, the global, sector focused law firm, has joined the UK’s Minister for Shipping, Nusrat Ghani MP, on an official visit to the Shanghai headquarters of state owned shipping and logistics company, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) to discuss maritime opportunities in the UK. Nick Poynder and Stephen Marais, HFW partners, together with senior manager […]
Activa Contracts Raises Money for Charity
Activa Contracts’ sales and marketing director Lisa Temperton raised more than £3,000 for charity by climbing up and walking on the wings of a biplane as it took to the skies. She was part of a 10-strong ‘Wings of Hope’ team that aims to raise £24,000 for Hope for Tomorrow. The charity’s mission is to […]
United Kingdom Warehousing Association at IMHX
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) will be hosting a trade pavilion at IMHX 2019, taking place at NEC, Birmingham, between the 24th and 27th of September 2019, dedicated to showcasing the range of services offered by third party logistics (3PL) companies. The UKWA Pavilion will provide an opportunity for logistics specialists to promote their […]
P&O Ferrymasters Opens Office in Istanbul
P&O Ferrymasters has announced the opening of its first office in Istanbul, which will expand its pan-European logistics network. By doing so, customers in Western and Eastern Europe will be able to access markets in Central Asia and the Middle East via daily departures to and from Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. […]
Bibby Distribution Secures Autoglass Contract
Due to its 24/7 service and formidable reputation for reliability, Bibby Distribution has secured a new contract with Autoglass, the vehicle glass repair and replacement market leader, and its wholesale division, Laddaw. The company’s mission will be to work through the night, transporting products from one of Europe’s largest glass distribution centres in Bardon, Leicestershire, […]
Tiger Delivers Trucks to Massey Wilcox
Tiger Trailers has delivered 16 new tri-axle curtainsiders to Somerset based haulier, Massey Wilcox, meaning that nearly half of the company’s trailer fleet is built by the Winsford manufacturer. Having successfully delivered its first order, Tiger has now placed 45 tandem and tri-axle curtainsiders into service with the company. “When Tiger entered the manufacturing scene […]
BITO Storage Systems Helps APD’s Warehouse
Autoparts & Diagnostic (APD) has had its central warehouse operation for the UK transformed by a BITO Storage Systems Installation that gave it extra capacity and a more efficient picking operation through greater density of storage. APD has been enjoying consistent growth over the last 9 years; therefore it needed a building that could accommodate […]
One Week to Automechanika Birmingham
Commencing in a week’s time, Automechanika Birmingham offers a sneak preview for the curious ones of the planned showcases from just a few of the 500 exhibitors set to attend, featuring the latest products, technology and innovation. The three day event will unite the very best of the UK aftermarket and vehicle production industry, including […]
Krone Presents Load-Securing Systems
‘We are Transport’, the Brussels commercial transport show, will see Krone exhibiting a Profi Liner curtainsider trailer that features the market proven Multi-Lock and Multi-Block load securing systems. Used throughout Europe and known for its flexibility and safety, the Profi Liner comes with the Multi lock system as standard, with each side rave having up […]
It’s Time for Automechanika Birmingham
Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production industry, will take place at NEC Birmingham between the 5th and the 7th of June. With innovation at the forefront of this year’s edition, the three day event will see a raft of keynote presentations, panels, forums and seminars, set to draw, […]
ESG EMEA Joins the IAAF
ECCO Safety Group (ESG) EMEA, the leading manufacturer in commercial vehicle warning and safety products, has become the newest member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). As a member, ESG EMEA will benefit from a range of IAAF services, including merchandise and promotional workwear, lifestyle protection plans, alternative dispute resolution cover, fleet management solutions, […]
Proteum Brings Back in Stock OXE Diesel Engines
Proteum, the UK & Ireland distributor, is announcing the availability of production OXE Diesel engines in stock at the consecutive Aquaculture UK and Skipper Expo International. OXE is the first diesel outboard in the 150-300hp class to be fully approved for commercial use; therefore it is in high demand. OXE diesel units entered service in […]
Owner Driver Switches to Michelin Tyres
After facing costly fuel bills, owner driver Daire Maher has switched to Michelin’s X-Multi range of tyres on his truck. Tipperary-based Maher is reaping the money-saving benefits of his premium fitments following the expense of running his Scania R560 on competitor tyres that had added more than €2,000 to his annual fuel bill. “I monitored […]
CoolKit Supports Burnley Project with Mercedes Vito
CoolKit have converted the Mercedes Vito panel van into a refrigerated vehicle. Created with the help of their supplier GAH, the van was donated to a community foodbank and it will be used to deliver food to school breakfast clubs, refugees and other causes. It will also collect donations of surplus stock and food nearing […]
Abloy UK Is Inviting Visitors to IFSEC 2018
Abloy UK, the security expert, is inviting visitors to IFSEC 2018, at ExCeL London between the 19th and 21st of June, to discuss the company’s success in protecting the resilience and continuity of service of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations. IFSEC is Europe’s leading security event and the only global stage committed to the future […]
CoolKit at The CV Show
CoolKit showcased its latest award-winning refrigerated vehicles and newly introduced Melform product range at The CV Show. At this year’s event, held at the NEC in Birmingham, the Lancashire-based refrigerated vehicle specialist unveiled its all-new Renault Trucks Master Chilled Aero Box Body, together with a high-specification pharmaceutical vehicle complete with the new Biomed 140 insulated […]
Pall-Ex Welcomes Back Panic Transport
Pall-Ex has welcomed back founder member, Panic Transport, in an attempt to expand its operation. This latest addition follows the appointment of several new key members in the Midlands and supports the company’s overall growth. Panic Transport will now take ownership of all Pall-Ex services throughout the Coventry area. “It is a pleasure to welcome […]
Exol Claims ‘API SN Plus’ Specification
The brand new ‘API SN Plus’ specification has been claimed by Exol on Optima DX1 5W-30 (M497), the new generation, fully synthetic passenger car engine oil formulated with premium base stocks and specialised performance additives. The new API specification can be claimed by any manufacturer worldwide starting with the 1st of May. The industry standard […]
Less Than a Month Until Automechanika Birmingham
There is less than a month left until Automechanika Birmingham 2018. Taking place from the 5th until the 7th of June at NEC, Birmingham, this year’s edition will offer a number of new features, including New Garage Quarter, extended opening hours, comprehensive free seminar programme, specialist demo Workshop Training Hub, Garage Social and Business Services […]
National Auto Parts Introduces New Pads and Discs
A number of pads and discs have been introduced by National Auto Parts to its ever expanding braking range, as a response to customer demand. As the company aims to regularly supply new part numbers, eleven pads and four discs were included in the latest range extension, ensuring customers have access to the latest braking […]
Launch UK at Automechanika Birmingham
The only genuine supplier of the renowned brand of Launch diagnostic equipment to the UK, Launch UK, will be introducing its latest addition to the acclaimed X-431 range of OE level diagnostic tools, the X-431 PRO4, at Automechanika Birmingham, between the 5th and the 7th of June. The X-431 PRO4 is a new high-end intelligent […]
IAG Cargo Celebrates Museum Day
IAG Cargo has released a video that details its work with the National Gallery on its recent exhibition – Monochrome: Painting in Black and White – ahead of the International Museum Day. IAG Cargo is a sponsor of the exhibition and it was responsible for ensuring 50 works by artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt and […]
Thermo King Introduced TracKing to All Units
Thermo King, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications, has equipped all of its direct drive, vehicle-powered truck and van refrigeration units with TracKing, the company’s hallmark asset management system. The intelligent telematics system puts customers in the driver’s seat when it comes to remote access of their refrigerated […]
ANTONOV Airlines Transports Power Plant Rotor to Pakistan
One of ANTONOV Airlines’ AN-124-100 aircraft has transported a power plant rotor from Genoa, Italy to Karachi, Pakistan. The cargo, which included the rotor and associated equipment, weighed a total of 108 tonnes. “Careful planning was necessary to guarantee the safe loading and unloading of the rotor, and this was only possible thanks to the […]
Doosan Feature at Cereals for arable farming industry
Cereals 2018, the UK’s premier event for the arable farming industry, has welcomed Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks. Held at Chrishall Grange, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, between the 13th and 14th of June 2018, Doosan will exhibit at stand No. 642 four of its latest feature rick counterbalance forklift trucks. The showcased […]
IMHX 2019 Dates Announced
The International Materials Handling Exhibition 2019 (IMHX 2019) will be taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, between the 24th and the 27th of September 2019. Jointly owned by Informa Exhibitions and the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), IMHX is the largest and longest running event in the UK for the logistics and supply chain industries. […]
Midwest Motor Factors Raises Money for Charity
Midwest Motor Factors, the West Midlands based automotive parts distributor, has raised £840 for the Good Shepherd Ministry, Wolverhampton’s charity that assists the homeless and others in need in the local area. Following this contribution, Midwest has totalled its donations to the ministry to almost £1,000, adding to the £250 raised last year in memory […]
IAAF Supports EU Commission Manifesto
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has decided to support a new manifesto, calling upon the EU Commission for fair and equal access to in-vehicle data and resources. The manifesto follows the concerns that effective competition, innovation, road safety, a ‘green’ digital economy and free consumer choice are currently not being placed at the heart […]
Signature Flatbreads Increased Storage Capacity with Flexi Tech
Dunstable-based industrial baker, Signature Flatbreads, has seen strong growth and has introduced a narrow aisle racking system, served by Flexi intralogistics technology, which allowed the company to increase storage capacity at its facility. After a full review of the existing operations, it was decided that the buildings that were being used to store packaging materials […]
Future Classics Sale with BCA
BCA will be holding its third edition of Future Classics sale on the 17th of May at BCA Nottingham. The event will feature an eclectic mix of sportscars, family saloons, performance cars and prestige models on offer on the day. “Our Future Classics sale attracts a great deal of interest from trade buyers and private […]
Jem Recycling Purchases First UK New Loadmac 220
Runcorn-based recycling and waste management company, Jem Recycling, has become the first company in the UK to purchase the brand-new Loadmac 220 truck mounted forklift. The Loadmac 220iR offers customers true 2000 kg lifting capacity, superior reach, man on the ground mounting and is the only TMF made in Britain. “The Loadmac 220 offers us […]
SMPE Introduces New Pressure Sensors
Three new exhaust pressure sensors for Ford diesel engine vehicles have been introduced by Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE), one of the UK’s largest independently owned automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers. The new part numbers cover Ford applications including: C-Max, Mondeo and Focus >2010; Fiesta and Transit 2006 > 2014; and, C-Max, S-Max, Mondeo, Focus […]
Mtec Owns IVECO’s Daily Blue Power van
The ‘International Van of the Year 2018’, UK’s first IVECO Daily Blue Power van, has been taken under the ownership of art logistics provider Mtec. The Daily Hi-Matic RDE 2020 Ready 3.5-tonner will be used as an express delivery vehicle around Britain and Europe. A large percentage of the firm’s fleet journeys start or end […]
IAAF Annual Conference Confirmed
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that its Annual Conference and Awards Dinner 2018 will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes on Thursday, the 6th of December 2018. Regarded as the industry’s premier networking event, it presents guests with the opportunity to attend an information-packed industry conference that covers all major […]
Exide Launches New TENSOR xGEL Battery
Visitors and customers at CeMAT 2018 had the chance to see the new TENSOR xGEL battery, created by CNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, a leading global provider of stored electrical energy solutions. In addition to it, the company also showcased its high performance TENSOR range and gave a sneak preview of the […]
