News Industry Toyota launches 2012 as dedicated ‘Year of Safety’
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched ‘Taking Care with Toyota’, a campaign featuring a number of initiatives and events designed to help reduce injury and accidents in the workplace. Statistics by the HSE show that on average, 60 people are killed every year in workplace transport accidents and a further 2,000 will suffer serious injuries. Forklift trucks are involved in nearly a quarter of these incidents. Tony Wallis, operations direc- tor commented: “Toyota has always positioned itself as a provider of safe products and ser- vices, but we believe promoting safety in the workplace goes beyond providing customers with the safest trucks, it also
Good time for 3PLs
Another period of economic hardship could have positive implications for the third party logistics (3PL) and storage industry according to Michael Potts (pictured), of 3PL specialist Flightstore.
“While it is clear that 2012 is likely to be a challenging year for many businesses, the economic climate could benefit logistics service providers.”
“When companies come under pressure to cut costs, the services offered by the 3PL sector become more attractive. By offering the chance to reduce assets 3PLs that have optimised their own busi- nesses, will be able to put for- ward a compelling business argument for outsourcing.”
www.flight-store.co.uk
requires we demonstrate the benefits of training their people and putting processes in place to create a culture of safety.” Throughout the year members
of the Toyota team will be attend- ing health and safety events in north, south and Midlands, per- forming demonstrations of equip- ment which help reduce strain and distributing resources to aid best practice, including the
Toyota Manual Handling Guide. Further resources promoting health and safety in the work- place are also being produced to provide tips for forklift safety, manual handling and the correct operation of equipment. All resources will be available online or at health and safety shows. Internally Toyota is focusing on providing its team members with information about healthier living and safety in the work- place and having dedicated areas in the depots focused on safety. A a Safety Dojo has been created at the depot in Leicester where visi- tors and employees can learn safety awareness and practices with a hands-on approach.
www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk
PMB upgrades fleet through Barloworld
Pall-Ex network member PMB Pallet Express in Derbyshire has upgraded its materials handling fleet through Barloworld Handling after hearing reviews from the Pall-Ex network hub in Leicestershire. “We have a strict schedule and cannot afford to have a forklift breakdown during the intense periods of operation,” explained Dave Atchinson, warehouse manager for PMB Pallet Express in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
“Every night, we load between 180 and 300 pallets onto double deck lorries for distribution through the Pall-Ex pallet network, and receive about 150 pallets back in the morning for distribution. The forklifts are critical to our entire operation.” Barloworld Handling recently supplied two new Hyster H2.0FT
Fortens diesel forklifts to the PMB depot which are similar to the models operating at the Pall- Ex hub. The Hyster trucks are said to provide reliability and a low cost of operation in intense applications where continued stop, start operations can put pressure on forklift trucks. The trucks feature the DuraMatch transmission with adjustable Auto-Deceleration (ADS) that slows the truck when the accelerator pedal is released, resulting in less brake pedal usage. The power reversal feature allows aggressive direction changes to be smooth, increasing tyre life by up to 50 per cent. “We need reliable trucks to handle our intense operation. In six months we have had no prob- lem with the equipment,” he said.
www.barloworld.co.uk
Packaging and printing showcase at NEC
At Packtech 2012 (29th Feb and 1st March 2012, NEC Birmingham) the latest packaging know- how, machinery, printing systems and converting technologies will be displayed. Automated Packaging Systems (Stand E4) will display its Autobag AB 180 OneStep which is designed to provide flexible solutions for dynamic packaging environments, such as mail order fulfillment, short production run, and build-on-demand operations. Also at the show Atwell Self Adhesive Labellers (Stand F13) is adding to its range with its next generation High Speed
Linerless Labelling Heads which offer environmental benefits, can reduce costs and increase production efficiencies. Advanced Dynamics (Stand F4) has a new low cost range of labelling equipment. Aimed at industries such as pharmaceuticals and food and drink, the fully-automated label applicators can be bespoke or integrated into a line for a variety of container sizes, cartons and bottle shapes, whether glass or plastic. Linear motion specialist, HepcoMotion (Stand D16) is demonstrating its ability to provide reliable components, sub-assemblies and turnkey systems for integration into the automated production environment. UPM Conveyors (Stand E2) is highlighting its Queens Award winning, all plastic 90-degree radius swan neck belt conveyor,
produced in FDA approved high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE), suitable for food contact applications. There are 50 free-to-attend learnShops to choose from, plus The BIG Packaging Debate and Lions’ Lair, where exhibitors pitch their latest products to a panel of brand, retail and packaging experts.
Materials Handling & Logistics JANUARY 2012
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Jungheinrich has appointed two new project engineers, Tony Magee and Steve Millar, to its systems & projects division. Steve Richmond, general manager of the division, said: “Our appoint- ment of Tony and Steve emphasises Jungheinrich’s commitment to the market and our determination to meet the ongoing needs of our growing customer base.”
www.jungheinrich.co.uk
A Parts Services, parts supply and maintenance specialist for commercial vehicles, has been appointed as the main distributor of Edbro’s hydraulic skiploader and hooklift systems to the West Midlands and Mid-Wales. The com- pany will deliver dealership servic- ing, maintenance and technical sup- port for the Edbro range, reducing costs and lead times for customers.
www.edbro.co.uk
Flexi Narrow Aisle has appointed John Hunt as the company’s new business development manager for the North West region. Hunt has a background in engineering and has extensive experience of the materials handling industry. Prior to joining Flexi Narrow Aisle he operated his own logistics consul- tancy business offering warehouse operators specialist advice on how to get maximum pallet capacity from the available storage space.
www.flexi.co.uk
Jayline Products, manufacturer of forklift truck attachments that reduce damage to trucks and their loads, reports a sharp increase in demand for its products.
“In a recession any products that
save money and provide a rapid return on investment are attractive,” said Peter Kimberley, sales and marketing director. “There is no doubt we have benefited from the emphasis companies are placing on keeping overheads to a minimum.”
www.jaylineproducts.co.uk
Events
Logsistics Link South 2012 21-22 February, Sandown Park, Esher
www.logisticslink.co.uk
Packtech 2012 29 Feb - 1 March, NEC, Birmingham
www.easyfairs.com/events
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