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A forklift truck accessory provider has launched a new website to help it capitalise on the continued expan- sion of both its UK and international client base. Contact Attachments, based in Newtown, Mid Wales, has revamped its www.forklift-attach- ments.co.uk portal to incorporate a range of new features, including an extensive online shop, in-depth product brochures, and dynamic video clips of its range of attach- ments in action. www.forklift-attachments.co.uk


Toyota Material Handling UK made a presentation to the SCALA Supply Chain Best Practice Forum. Members of the Toyota Training Academy, including operations direc- tor Tony Wallis presented an intro- duction to the Toyota Production System (TPS). Wallis said: “We were honoured to be invited to the SCALA Supply Chain Best Factory Forum as suppliers are not normally allowed entry to this type of meeting. Supply chain is seen as one of the main sectors where the TPS can be used to increase productivity and quality of service.” www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk


Palletline has welcomed a new member into its premier palletised distribution network, Bedfordshire based Miniclipper Logistics. Kevin Buchanan, Palletline manag- ing director, said: “We’re thrilled to be joined by such a prestigious player in the industry. Hailing from an area in which it’s proved chal- lenging to find good transport com- panies, Miniclipper Logistics stands apart as a service provider. www.palletline.co.uk


Thorworld Industries has extend- ed its selection of dock loading/ unloading aids and restraint/protec- tion products. The company’s latest launches are featured alongside its other equipment range in Thorworld’s new 2012/13 Product Range Brochure. www.thorworld.co.uk


Events


Logistics Link Live 2012 13-14 June, NEC, Birmingham www.logisticslink.co.uk


Logistics Link North 2012 9-10 October, NEC, Birmingham www.logisticslink.co.uk


S4 Logistics apprenticeships offer real opportunity


Prime Minister David Cameron set out four chal- lenges on creating more apprenticeships when he visited a logistics driver training provider System Training in Carlisle.


“First, we’ve neglected basic skills. Things like English and Maths – and yet they are the most valu- able vocational skills of all. Second, we’ve treated practical skills as a soft subject. We haven't insisted on rigour and high standards. Third, there was a suspicion of business and a sense that employers shouldn’t be allowed too close to courses. And fourth, while we created a clear glide path into uni- versity for academic study we have left the route to vocational learning confusing and incomplete.” It was thought to be appropriate that the Prime Minister chose a training provider in the logistics sector to make his speech on apprenticeships. High quality apprenticeships in logistics are offering


young people vocational training leading to real jobs in a sector that is essential to the performance of the UK economy. To date, over 25,000 individuals have successfully graduated with Skills for Logistics apprenticeships, going on to earn an estimated £0.5bn per year between them and bringing their employers the efficiency benefits of employees with up to date and relevant skills.


Dr Mick Jackson, CEO of Skills for Logistics said: “SfL can point to the high quality and success of its logistics job and employer focused apprenticeship schemes. These are created in partnership with employers in the industry and are built around the high demand for the right kind of skills in the logis- tics sector. This means our apprenticeships have delivered individuals with the capabilities demanded by the logistics industry.” www.skillsforlogistics.org


New customer service centre with £2m buffer stock


To further strengthen their cus- tomer service across the UK, Impact Handling has unveiled a new customer service centre and storage facility that holds a £2mil- lion buffer stock of new materials handling equipment. Established alongside the existing Corby depot the new centre has been established to support UK based logistics operators who need flex- ible, responsive service support to meet their changing needs. At the launch event, the new Cat EP13-20PNT range of 48 volt electric lift trucks (pictured) and the Ulma Inoxtruck stainless steel, pallet trucks were intro-


duced. The emphasis of the day was on customer service and ensuring customers have the right equipment to suit their needs effi- ciently and cost effectively. Peter Woodhouse, business development manager, for Impact Handling said: “All customers are


Speak up about health & safety issues


Following a recent study by the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA), Briggs Equipment believes companies should do more to encourage workers to speak up about health and safety. The research suggests around 75 per cent of employees in the materials handling sector believe there are ‘accidents waiting to happen’ at work.


Briggs Equipment’s CEO, Richard Close, said: “Everybody is responsible for health and safety but too often there is a perception of blame attached to reporting an incident or worse, apathy. “The culture of a business makes a big impact on whether operators actively look to report and resolve health and safety issues or simply just ignore them.” Briggs reveals five simple, cost effective, tips to help bring oper- ators on-side and reduce the impact of ‘blame culture’.


• Make it easy to report an issue - Companies should make sure there is one central person who coordinates health and safety and inform operators of the way they should report matters.


• Make it anonymous – A simple printed card and a drop box is a quick and easy way for staff to voice concerns anonymously . • Make it worthwhile – A small reward may tip the balance between whether operators report a health and safety issue or not. • Make it happen – When an issue is reported, declare it and put a timescale on it. When it has been investigated, share the results. Whether the status quo remains or if changes need to happen, explain why. • Two little words – Thanking operators is the most simple and effective way of ensuring that they keep doing the right thing. www.briggsequipment.co.uk


only interested in the cost effec- tiveness, suitability and reliabil- ity of the equipment they need. That is why we supply premium brands which we know give real value for money. The key is not just understanding the equipment but also the needs of our cus- tomers, as they are all different. “Our aim is to be a one stop shop for all our customers. We source the right equipment, maintain and manage it, produce high quality management reports and work with our customers to give the flexibility they need in a real value for money package.” www.impact-handling.com


Logistics Link Live


More than half the exhibitors who went to Logistics Link South have reserved stands Logistics Link Live at the NEC from 13-14 June confirming the shows’ track record for generating live busi- ness opportunities.


Logistics Link Live 2012 is the long-running Midlands regional logistics industry exhibition, attracting hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. It is co- located with Subcon 2012. From software systems and RFID to labelling, space-saving handling equipment to fuel man- agement systems, racking and shelving to wireless mobile com- munications, packaging to inter- national trade – there will be something for every visitors. There are six live demonstration zones, the RTITB test zone, logis- tics manager conference and technical seminar programmes. www.logisticslink.co.uk


MAY 2012 Materials Handling & Logistics


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