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COMMENT
Navigating the cost crunch
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arehouse and logistics operations have faced a relentless tide of ever- rising costs in recent years. Warehousing property costs alone,
comprising rents, service charges, and taxes, grew by 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to July 2023. Add in other rising costs, from labour and energy
expenses to equipment maintenance and safety concerns, and the pressure to improve efficiency while reducing overheads can be overwhelming. Many companies may be looking forward to a day when automated solutions can help overcome their labour issues. However, for most companies, that day still lies in the future and may remain an expensive dream. Fortunately, there are many real-
world solutions that can help companies grapple with the issues they face today. The experts at Yale discuss these solutions on page 26 of this issue. This issue also includes:
Industry 4.0/Smart Factories; Warehousing, Handling & Storage; Food & Beverage; Health & Safety; and Boilers, Pumps & Valves. If you have a comment, opinion
or story that you would like to share, please contact me by emailing
vwhite@datateam.co.uk. And if you would like to share your product news or case studies, please contact Ethan,
esmith@datateam.co.uk.
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atara UK Ltd, specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has appointed two new business
development managers as part of a strategic growth plan which has also seen the company increase the size of its aluminium extrusion frame department by nearly tenfold. Kiran Patel has joined Matara as a business
development manager covering the west side of the England from Shropshire to Devon. Kiran has extensive experience in the linear motion industry, developed over 13 years working with bearing manufacturer SKF. on the linear motion side of the business. Chris Ager, who covers Midlands and South
MATARA WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
also boasts extensive experience – 20 years’ worth! – in the bearings industry. Before joining Matara, Chris worked globally for a major manufacturer of rotary bearings in industries such as quarrying, mining, aggregate, waste water, power generation, oil & gas, and marine. Established in 1995, Matara is a specialist
supplier of bespoke linear motion, automation, and pneumatic components. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Matara is a team of 33 employees, serving a wide range of industries,
including printing & packaging, food and drink, pharmaceutical and metal processing.
www.matara.com
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