Contents May 2012 CONTENTS REGULARS
05 Editor’s comment Peter MacLeod cel- ebrates the expansion of IMHX 2013, which has grown in footprint by 20%.
08 News
All the details of that IMHX expansion, plus the industry’s response to the apprenticeships scandal on BBC TV’s Panorama programme.
16 Front cover story – Briggs Equipment Briggs has made a multi-million pound investment in materials handling equipment to help it maintain a con- stant flow of supplies to dozens of offshore rigs and platforms.
61 Health & Safety A recent FLTA survey of workers in the materials handling industry has revealed that as many as 75% of individuals see ‘accidents wait- ing to happen’ in the workplace.
PROPERTY
46 Logistics property Asda’s plans to revive its cold store plan marks a new phase in the expansion of its logistics network.
46 OPINION
21 BITA Tim Waples reflects on developments during his two years as President.
30 FLTA
What constitutes fair wear and tear in rela- tion to forklift rentals?
40 AMHSA
Newland Engineering’s Lynn Kerfoot considers how the pace of busi- ness has changed over the past 50 years.
24 Environment Pall-Ex’s Adrian
Russell explains why he believes pallet networks are inherently green.
56 Space optimisation Ways in which busi- nesses can maximise their existing footprint.
FEATURES
18 Industry analysis Hellmann’s Matthew Marriott peers into his crystal ball to predict the future for the industry.
49 Regional focus David Thame looks at the state of commercial property along the M4 corridor.
50 Property news A round-up of the latest happenings, including news of the latest move to get DIRFT III up-and- running.
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