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Mini Clipper joins Palletline Mini
Palletline has welcomed Bedfordshire-based
Clipper Logistics into its premier palletised distribution network. Kevin
Buchanan, Palletline’s MD, said: “We’re thrilled to be
joined by such a prestigious player in the industry. Hailing from an area in which it’s proved challenging to fi nd good transport companies, Miniclipper Logistics stands apart as a nationally renowned service provider. Both professionally and personally, the Mini Clipper team are a great fi t for Palletline. Together we share the same ethos of excellence and commitment to the greater good of all members.”
Jayne Masters, sales director for Mini Clipper, said: “We’ve been network members for 15 years, so we know what to look for. Palletline’s commitment to investing in technology was a signifi cant draw. In particular, their bespoke management system will seamlessly integrate with our vehicles to enable us to generate real-time PODs – meaning faster, more effi cient service for customers. In terms of location, the London hub is a great fi t for us. At just under an hour away, it will signifi cantly reduce our mileage and environmental impact.”
www.palletline.co.uk GNB aids H&S in charger rooms
GNB is offering factories and warehouses that use traction batteries a dedicated ‘Health and Safety Station’ which can be wall- mounted in
the charger room. It
contains equipment to help protect workers as well as emergency items for use in the event of an accident.
This purpose-designed station contains essential clothing and equipment for use during maintenance and topping off operations, such as rubber gloves, face visor, breathing masks, eyewash and soda ash to neutralise acid spills. One safety station is recommended for up to 20 batteries in a charging area. GNB can advise managers on their obligations towards employee safety in the charger room, as well as offering free posters that act as a permanent reminder on correct working practices.
According to Andy Sheppard, GNB, national service manager: “The free
battery care posters, combined with the Health & and Safety Station are a very cost-effective way for employers to meet their legal obligations under COSHH. If the worst happens, fi rst-aid action can be taken immediately which could mean quite a difference in the outcome.”
www.gnb.com Modular charger for fl exible energy
The new Hawker LifeSpeedIQ intelligent high-frequency modular battery charger from EnerSys is designed to support fl exibility and effi ciency in the deployment and utilisation of a wide range of battery types. Its modular design, fully-programmable performance
and lower charging factor
allows battery installations to be optimised for operational and energy effi ciency with lower power consumption and reduced carbon footprint for improved sustainability.
Advanced communication and remote diagnostic facilities enable battery facilities to be confi gured for standalone or centralised management. The charger can be used with all batteries with corresponding charging profi les to support lift truck, materials handling equipment, automatic guided vehicle and other motive power applications. The LifeSpeedIQ charger allows fl eet operators to take advantage of all of the energy-effi ciency and battery-life benefi ts of high-frequency charging. Each charger is built using a number of identical power modules so that performance can be matched to the specifi c application requirement. The built-in controller manages the modules to operate at peak effi ciency at all times.
www.enersys.com Tetley’s brew turns red
Tea brand Tetley has appointed LPR to deliver an innovative and fl exible pallet pool, which will see all its 200,000 annual pallet movements taking place on LPR’s distinctive red pallet. In changing pallet pools, Tetley is benefi ting from a reduced administrative burden, with less complex invoicing and all pallet collections, repair and recirculation undertaken by LPR. This outsourced service, known as the one-way-trip, enables Tetley to focus its supply chain team on more important issues.
LPR will deliver pallets into Tetley’s manufacturing facility in Stockton-On-Tees and undertake the collection from retailer distribution centres across the UK. Terry Naylor, logistics manager at Tetley owner Tata Global Beverages, said: “Pallet quality is vitally important; retailers are exceptionally stringent about what they will accept and the increase in automated warehousing makes this even more critical. We had to be confi dent that the pallets we chose would deliver time and time again. LPR’s focus on quality and customer service made it the perfect fi t for Tetley.”
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