TRANSPORT & HANDLING
AI goes steady with Eddie
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK Ltd, technologically advanced mechanical curtainsiders, as part of its new
The new vehicles will help to ensure and, importantly, safer for drivers who to each location.
The innovative new MOL trailers feature the Atlas 92.2–A1 roller demountable crane, operated from the vehicle or the ground, which gives operators the ability to select the Fitted with a positive rear steer and site manoeuvrability.
feature a unique securing system that further enhances safety and decreases loading and unloading times. Both
vehicles and trailers are fully compliant to the FORS & CLOCS standards, which, through additional mirrors, signage, cameras and audio warning systems, aim to improve ensure the safety of vulnerable road users and site operators.
Trained drivers has also initiated specialist training to educate drivers and
ensure the most effective use of the new equipment.
Simon Marriott, concrete products director at Aggregate Industries, says: “The varied nature of our work partner with specialist equipment. Our
Champion Timber invests
CHAMPION TIMBER HAS invested in two new 7.2 tonne Iveco curtain-sided lorries with 5.1 metre beds. While wet weather can pose a problem when transporting timber due to rain damage, the new lorries will provide a drier, more protected way of transporting materials, ensuring quality is not compromised.
As well as advantages for customers, the new vehicles yard staff to load and unload deliveries with ease and increased safety.
Martin Roberts, transport manager at Champion Timber, says: “The new lorries are a big investment for Champion our FORS bronze accreditation we wanted to continue to and services when transporting goods.”
Ryder’s tops for Topps Tiles
RYDER HAS BEEN awarded sole supplier status by Topps Tiles, the UK’s specialist tile retailer. The contract saw Ryder supplying 17 trailers, which herald the introduction of Topps Tiles’ new livery.
forklifts. A further 10 trailers will be renewed by Ryder later in the year.
in Leicester, which serves more than 340 stores via Kevin Smith, Topps Tiles national transport manager, says: “We went through a rigorous tender process and were looking for a partner who understood our business culture and operational demands.”
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that we can offer customers a market leading service and enhanced vehicles that will make a real difference to every stage of their delivery.
Above all else, safety is our number one concern and these new vehicles are equipped with technology that will help protect other road users, our employees and our customers.”
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