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Tesco receives first ‘Envirotrailer’ delivery


Transdek expands production premises


Transdek UK has streamlined its manufacturing capability by consolidating production at its headquarters near Doncaster, which will improve operational efficiency to meet growing demand and target new business opportunities.


Transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart has made the first-ever UK delivery using its new high-volume Envirotrailer under new regulations introduced to boost the economy, cut congestion and slash carbon emissions from the industry.


The eco-trailer is being operated under a Vehicle Special Order as part of the Department for Transport’s recently announced 10-year trial of semi- trailers 1m and 2m longer than the then maximum length of 13.6m.


The extended trailers allow operators to carry higher volumes of goods but still meet the current regulations with regard to maximum permitted weights and turning circles.


Stobart’s first delivery used a 15.65m trailer with two steering rear axles – providing impressive manoeuvrability and less wear and tear to the UK road network. The trailer was packed with 54 retail cages full of groceries for Tesco –


demonstrating a 20% increase in payload and effectively allowing the number of trucks on UK roads to be decreased.


With its emphasis on delivering sustainable distribution, Eddie Stobart has long championed the use of high- volume trailers to realise environmental benefits. It was recently granted a licence to operate 90 new trailers across its fleet.


William Stobart, Stobart Group chief operating officer, said: “Eddie Stobart has a reputation for innovation in the transport industry and today is another milestone in the company’s history as we operate the first longer trailer in the UK. We have worked in partnership with the DfT to help introduce these new trailers and the industry as a whole is set to benefit from the opportunities and environmental advantages they bring.”


www.stobartgroup.co.uk


Briggs supports apprenticeships


Briggs Equipment, the supplier and service provider of Yale fork lift trucks, has given young people the chance to find out how to launch a rewarding career in engineering.


Organised as part of National Apprenticeship Week, Briggs Equipment held a special open evening at its headquarters in Cannock where visitors could find out about the company’s apprenticeship scheme. The evening also included a workshop to help them write their first CV.


The company’s operations director, Gavin Wickham, himself a former


apprentice, commented: “It was great to see pupils from local schools and colleges show a real interest in our apprenticeship scheme. Young people are vital to the long-term future of any business and we are always looking for the next generation of talent.”


Last year six apprentices at the company achieved their NVQ level 3 in Engineering by completing a four-year programme that includes a mix of hands-on practical work and classroom-based learning at college. www.briggsequipment.co.uk


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Established in 1997, the award- winning company moved to new premises in Harworth, South Yorkshire, in 2010 and is now trebling the size of its facility to 120,000 sq ft. The move will also create significant employment opportunities in the local area. “The expansion of our Harworth site continues our strategic business development plan to establish Transdek as the market leader in supplying high- quality loading solutions in the UK,” says Mark Adams, managing director at Transdek UK.


“This integration of our production capability further strengthens our operations and reinforces Transdek’s commitment to support customers not only with product quality, innovation and exceptional after sales support, but also with highly competitive pricing.” With less outsourcing of component manufacture and subsequent supply chain requirements, the integration will further reduce the company’s


carbon footprint and enhance its production efficiency. Mark adds: “As well as providing cost-effective, reliable solutions, customers are looking for suppliers that seek to minimise the environmental impact of products. We work closely with customers to ensure these needs are met.”


With a reputation for delivering innovative, cost effective solutions, Transdek’s modular product range includes its unique, award winning V2G (Vehicle-To-Ground) Loading System, which has seen strong demand from retailers, a comprehensive range of 4.5- tonne, 6.5-tonne and 20-tonne double deck lifts, mezzanine floor lifts and dock levelers. All Transdek lifts are pre-built and factory tested prior to delivery, and are surface mounted ensuring equipment can be installed quickly and without the need for costly civil engineering works. www.transdek.com


Kärcher offers £100 cashback


Kärcher, the manufacture of cleaning machines, has announced the repeat of its £100 cashback incentive on new Kärcher HDS hot water pressure washers.


For every HDS machine (excluding upright models) sold through a participating Kärcher dealer between 1st March and 30th June 2012, Kärcher will reward the customer with a cheque for £100. On top of the £100 gift, HDS customers will receive automatic entry into a weekly draw to win an NT 70/2 professional multi-purpose vacuum worth over £500.


Draw winners will be announced on the Kärcher website every week. Using hot water can reduce cleaning time by up to 40% and improve final


results. This is because oil and grease stains emulsify and flow more easily when heated, making them easier and quicker to shift. Hot water also accelerates chemical processes, making detergents work more quickly. On top of all this, the object being cleaned will dry more quickly because it has been warmed by the hot water. www.karcher.co.uk


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