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Truck users look to short term rentals
Jul 18, 2012
To cope with seasonal supply chain throughput spikes, companies have always looked to supplement their lift truck fleets by drafting in extra vehicles on short term rental contracts.
Going the extra mile: Further practical safety training for Gist's drivers
Jul 18, 2012
Although safety training for Gist drivers is a standard part of the job, more than 200 of Gist's driver have now taken part in a 'hands on' practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers that focuses on preventing rollovers and jack-knifing.
'Gold Standard' Wincanton defence team soars at Farnborough Air Show
Jul 18, 2012
For the second year running leading supply chain specialist Wincanton has been awarded the 'gold standard' for its innovative defence sector work.
ByBox Technical Courier Service Delivers Savings for Qcom
Jul 18, 2012
International technical outsourcing company Qcom has turned to ByBox, the field solutions specialist, to help streamline its operations while simultaneously offering customers enhanced support.
Easilift Loading Systems becomes UK distributor for Laweco
Jul 18, 2012
Easilift Loading Systems has formalised its arrangement with existing supplier Laweco in a contract that sees the loading bay specialist become sole UK distributor for Laweco's industry-leading range of scissor lifts and loading platforms.
Premia ES power pallet truck wins international design award
Jul 18, 2012
The new Mitsubishi Premia ES pedestrian power pallet truck has been awarded the prestigious red dot award: product design 2012 for its high-quality, functional design.
R2C Online expands as IT entrepreneur Martin Port joins management team
Jul 18, 2012
Online vehicle maintenance and compliance network R2C Online is planning major expansion with the appointment of Martin Port, the IT entrepreneur and former head of vehicle tracking company, Masternaut.
Knapp AG: 20 per cent increase in turnover and highest order receipt in company history
Jul 18, 2012
Knapp AG achieved record turnover results with approximately 327 million euros in the past fiscal year (ending March 2012).
