TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Mike Barton, Managing Director at B&B Attachments wins Lifetime Achievement Award at UKMHA Awards
This year’s UKMHA Archies was held at the Hilton Metropole on Saturday the 14th September. This prestigious awards ceremony is named after Archimedes, the father of engineering, and the award statuette is a hand-cast Archie. The lifetime achievement award is the highest individual honour bestowed by UKMHA. It is presented to an individual who has made a significant and outstanding contribution to the material handling industry. This year Mike Barton, Managing Director of B&B Attachments took home this accolade. Mike has served the field of material handling with distinction since 1965. Starting his working career as a 16-year-old Apprentice with Lansing Bagnall, he completed a five-year engineering apprenticeship, covering all aspects of product design, development and manufacture. It was here where Mike began specifying trucks and attachments for applications, which was later to become his specialism. It was July 1981, Mike joined the newly formed B&B Attachments, where his specialist skill set has grown and developed over the years taking the company from a small, start-up business, to one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of forklift truck attachments it is known today.
B&B Attachments
https://www.bandbattachments.com/
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The Princess Royal Pays a Visit to Loadhog Factory, Celebrating Sustainability and Innovation
Today, Loadhog, one of the UK’s most innovative manufacturers of reusable packaging, was thrilled to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its factory in Sheffield. The visit highlighted Loadhog’s cutting-edge work in sustainable manufacturing and its role in helping businesses reduce waste. During her visit, The Princess Royal took a guided tour of Loadhog’s facility, where she saw the team in action, producing smart, sustainable packaging solutions that help replace single- use plastics. Her Royal Highness showed great interest in the company’s approach to reducing environmental impact, particularly how they’ve integrated closed-loop manufacturing practices – reusing materials to minimise waste at every step. The Princess Royal took time to meet and chat with members of the Loadhog team, from engineers and production staff to apprentices. She expressed admiration for their work, commenting on how important companies like Loadhog are in leading the charge for greener, more sustainable industries. Shaun Khan, Managing Director of Loadhog, said: “It was an absolute honour to host The Princess Royal at our factory today. Her genuine interest in sustainability was wonderful to see, and we were proud to show her how we’re making a real difference in reducing waste through innovation. It’s a big boost for the team to have our efforts recognised at such a high level.” The visit wrapped up with The Princess Royal unveiling a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion, a proud moment for everyone at Loadhog.
Packaging upgrade delivers flexibility, speed and safety
During a recent upgrade of their previous packaging line, one food development company discovered significant improvements in usability and flexibility. In addition, they experienced further benefits from discussing the whole project with their suppliers, Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). “The company’s previous line had been purchased from YPS some considerable time ago and
has served them well, with extensive use,” explained YPS MD Glyn Johnson. “It had come time for the company to replace it and, as they’d appreciated the service and support we delivered last time, they returned to discuss their new requirements with us.” The company produces bespoke baked goods, with a focus on ingredients with nutritional
benefit. As their products are developed and created on behalf of other food companies, there is a wide variety in finished size of product. Packaging requirements such as collations required and materials used, including branded and non-branded films, are all defined by the onward customer to their own needs. Full discussions of their requirements followed by demonstrations of the latest models led the company to opt for a Pratika MPE X2 fully-automatic l-sealer, plus a new shrink tunnel and conveyor. Key to their decision was the ease of use of the new l sealer, especially the simple way to save
recipes for different products. This feature of the new line makes for quick and easy changeovers, vital when their product range includes such differing items. Additionally, the HMI is especially user friendly, with 180° movement so it can be positioned
for the operator’s convenience. The HMI is paired with the compatible shrink tunnel for total control of the whole operation from the same spot.
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS).
www.yps.co.uk
About Loadhog Ltd
Loadhog Ltd is a Sheffield-based company known for its innovative, returnable packaging solutions that help businesses reduce waste and boost sustainability. Serving industries such as logistics, retail, and automotive, Loadhog’s products aim to replace single-use materials with smart, reusable alternatives. The company is committed to driving positive environmental change and fostering the next generation of engineers and innovators.
Loadhog Ltd
info@loadhog.com
https://loadhog.com/
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