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IWS Group Announces Leadership Changes: Welcoming New Divisional Managing Director
In an exciting development, IWS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Coleman as the new Divisional Managing Director for both Brandsafe and Rack Group, effective June 12, 2024. This strategic move comes as part of an ongoing review of the IWS Group’s operating structure. Gary Coleman brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent over 18 years in the industrial sector, primarily with NENE Warehouse Solutions. During his tenure at NENE, Gary held several key positions, including National Account Manager and Managing Director, demonstrating his expertise and leadership capabilities. Gary expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I am thrilled to join the talented
team at IWS Group. Together, we will work towards driving the business forward, enhancing our service offerings, and ensuring we provide exceptional value to our customers. I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of Rack Group and Brandsafe and am excited about the opportunities ahead.”
In conjunction with this appointment, Susy Keating has decided to step down from her role at
Brandsafe after a decade of dedicated service. Susy’s contributions have been instrumental in the growth and success of Brandsafe, and her decision to leave was made with careful consideration.
Rack Group 01226 78 44 88
info@therackgroup.com
www.therackgroup.com
Union Industries’ Bulldoor addresses extreme weather challenges for LoneStar
Union Industries, the leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed industrial doors, has helped LoneStar Leeds Limited, a world-class provider of precision engineered components, sealing technologies and specialised coatings and plating reduce costs and improve efficiency through the triple installation of its Bulldoor.
Union Industries was first approached by LoneStar in 2023 and was subsequently tasked with providing solutions for site enhancement projects at its facilities, primarily on doorways frequently accessed by forklift trucks for deliveries and stock movement. The three Bulldoors were designated for deployment across LoneStar’s two sites in Leeds.
Headquartered in the West Midlands, UK, and employing more than 1,000 people across 13 sites, LoneStar Group has proven itself in global logistics. It utilises a worldwide network of its own manufacturing and distribution operations, as well as primary supply sources, to supply and support customers in America, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South East Asia and Australia with precision engineered components
The primary objective was to mitigate heat loss within the premises, thereby reducing energy
expenditure and improving the company’s ECG performance. The existing roller shutters and sectional overhead security doors, characterised by slow operational speeds, often remained open, resulting in substantial heat dissipation and increased energy consumption, especially during harsh weather conditions.
Union Industries developed tailored solutions for each opening, including reducing the opening size of a large doorway to curtail heat loss while maintaining optimal clear opening sizes to suit LoneStar’s requirements. Additionally, it crafted a door to fit within tight spatial constraints without compromising operational functionality. Importantly, all three doors seamlessly integrated with existing security measures, ensuring comprehensive site security post working hours.
Union Industries
www.unionindustries.co.uk
44 JUNE 2024 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS
Is now the time to think about bag-in-box as an alternative to rigid plastic containers?
“The financial benefits of switching away from using rigid plastic are becoming more evident. The cost of disposal of used rigid plastic containers when they come to the end of their life is ever increasing, and one result of that cost is that businesses are having to further fund the collection and recycling costs.”
Many industries have traditionally used rigid plastic HDPE containers for everything from chemicals to detergents, in capacities ranging from 500ml to 25-litres. With strong pressure from shareholders, pressure groups, and the public to move away from plastic or at least reduce it, there has never been a more important time to seek an alternative solution. “Working with Sweden-based packaging innovators Quadpak, Fenton Packaging Solutions is
able to offer a wide range of UN-approved sustainable bag-in-box alternatives which are ideally suited for the majority of products in Packing Groups II & III, where rigid plastic containers have been the traditional packaging format of choice,” says Chris Warren, Fenton Packaging Solutions Managing Partner of Sales.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
To transport products that qualify as hazardous, it is key to ensure that the packaging a company specifies is UN-approved and suitable for the intended application. Packaging marked as UN-approved is certified as designed, manufactured and tested to carry liquids or solids that are classified as dangerous materials. Fenton’s Quadpak Cheertainer bag-in-box solutions are UN-approved for the transport of classified dangerous goods such as oils & lubricants, inks, industrial coatings and detergents and the design allows 99.9% dispensing of liquid products, without surging or glugging, dramatically reducing waste.
In addition, the cost of disposal is rising, particularly with the pending introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).” “Operators using rigid plastic jerry cans are increasingly realising that they are already liable
for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and also need to pay a professional waste company to take away and dispose of the empty containers.
Fenton Packaging Solutions
https://www.fentonpackaging.co.uk
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