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Zero-emission forklift manufacturer BYD sponsors Environment category of The Logistics Awards
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Thorworld Industries set to deliver as smaller van loading practice evolves
vans, Ian Langan, Technical Director at loading bay specialist Thorworld Industries, advises on the benefits of van docking ramps as an ideal means to improve loading function, and enable the speedy, safe dispatch of smaller delivery vehicles: “The UK delivery industry is constantly evolving. As lead
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times become tighter and higher customer expectations for home delivery become commonplace, changes are needed to realise what is becoming a new distribution norm. “Increasingly, we’re seeing logistics companies adapt existing working practices and bolster lorry or container fleets with smaller, more responsive transit vehicles as an alternative to, or in conjunction with articulated lorries. “As such, the loading bays that support distributors’ operations are having to be suitably adapted to safely facilitate changing systems.
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www.thorworld.co.uk
upporting the increasing trend for logistics companies to make next or even same day deliveries with smaller
aking place at the prestigious Vox Centre, alongside Birmingham's NEC, on the evening of Thursday 26th
September during IMHX week, the glitzy black-tie ceremony is expected to attract over 500 guests. The event will be hosted by BBC television presenter Naga Munchetty, and The Environment Award will be handed out by Gary Winter, BYD's UK & Ireland Country Manager. "In the quest to reduce the impact of logistics operations on
the environment, BYD is a pre-eminent player," says Gary Winter. "Our profile as an innovative producer of pure electric technology solutions makes the Environment category of The Logistics Awards the logical one to support, as it is this aspect of our solutions that initially draws customers to us worldwide.”
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Hart’s new corporate brochure H
art Door Systems has published a new corporate brochure covering its product range and project profiles.
Chairman Doug Hart explains it was timely to summarise the success
of the company given the daily use of Hart products across countries world-wide in vital, economic, sectors such as aviation, energy from waste, infrastructure, food and beverage production as well as a host of manufacturing processes. “Above all of course is our internationally recognised Speedor range
which is in use as many as 35 countries. I think this is something to shout about especially as the average life expectancy of a typical Speedor is over 20 years and 500,000 operational cycles in normal conditions,” says Mr Hart.
Hart Door Systems Ltd u 0191 214 0404 u
www.hartdoors.com
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ith advances in technology, industrial manufacturing is moving ahead at breakneck speed. Machines are
becoming more efficient due to cutting edge developments in automation that bring improved performance and versatility. This - combined with the development of intelligent robots - means that smart machines are no longer a distant vision in the future.
Today, these advances have been grouped together
and are now commonly referred to as Industry 4.0 – which some people consider as being the next industrial revolution.
According to Bob Hitner, Marketing Manager for
SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd, this focus on Industry 4.0 is often confusing for many customers. “Most people can recognise the benefits of adopting an Industry 4.0 approach but “where do I start” is often their first question”.
Some people are also getting increasingly frustrated
with all the jargon and Industry 4.0 terminology – which seems to growing at an alarming rate. For example, are the “Internet of Things” (IoT) and “Connected Enterprise” the same as Industry 4.0? What’s considered big data and what’s not? What’s “Digital Production” and the “Individualisation of Products”?
This is where SMC can help you. “We see Industry 4.0 as being a natural progression towards smarter manufacturing, with smart machines incorporating smart components operating in smart factories. By taking this approach we help our customers in practical ways, to take a few small steps, to start them on their Industry 4.0 journey”.
“In many cases the starting point is by adopting
advanced sensors to measure and monitor pressure or flow. By logging this performance data you can quickly
Series ZSE20(F)/ISE20 High-Precision Digital Pressure Switches
detect any irregularities in your production process. This data can help you introduce preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned stoppages” concluded Hitner.
SMC advanced sensors with easy to read dual
colour displays, with analogue and digital outputs back to your control system, give your production teams advance notice of issues that could affect your production processes.
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Series ISE7# & ISE 7#G High-Precision Pressure Switches with I/o-Link SMC is committed to meeting the needs of its
customers. With a standard product range exceeding 12,000 items SMC launches around 40 new products each year.
SMC u 01908 563888 u
www.smc.uk
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