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Loading dock equipment, safety systems and industrial door solutions.

Dock Planning
Practical hints and tips by Stertil
How do you know your buying the right Loading Bay?

sara LBS customer service earns repeat business with leading UK supermarkets
December 07, 2011
sara LBS has been specified to install a number of products from its range of loading bay equipment and industrial doors into a leading chain's supermarkets across the UK.

Pickerings Lifts opens UK doors for Maviflex
November 30, 2011
Pickerings Lifts, the independent lift manufacturer based in Stockton on Tees, has agreed a partnership with Maviflex, a specialist manufacturer of fast action doors to supply product to the UK market.

4SIGHT Yard and Dock Management Systems to Appear at MODEX 2012
November 02, 2011
4Front Engineered Solutions will showcase its 4SIGHT Yard and Dock Management System at MODEX 2012, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Florida on February 6-9.

Stertil Stokvis installs Atex Zone 2 loading bay equipment for Valspar (UK)
October 05, 2011
Valspar (UK) Corporation relies on an installation of loading bay equipment from Stertil Stokvis to ensure safe and efficient operation within an Atex Zone 2 area at its manufacturing and distribution site at Deeside in Flintshire, Wales.

Loading bay design for Tesco highlights Easilift's engineering capability
September 21, 2011
The engineering capability and manufacturing flexibility of distribution solutions provider Easilift Loading Systems has been instrumental in creating the unique design interface of loading bays at Tesco's Grocery Distribution Centre.

PD Ports welcomes four new RTG cranes to Teesport
August 24, 2011
Four new RTG (rubber-tyred gantry) cranes delivered to Teesport recently are a key component of the current £16.7million expansion of the container terminals at Teesport.

Pickerings Lifts takes its business to the next level
August 16, 2011
Pickerings Lifts, the UK independent lift manufacturer, is welcoming in a new era having undergone a significant internal re-structure and re-branding process over the last six months.

Put safety first to protect goods, premises, vehicles and personnel in the loading bay
August 10, 2011
John Meale, managing director of loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries, explains how a positive commitment to safety in and around the loading bay can help firms save money and provide long-term peace of mind.

sara LBS helps increase energy efficiency and plan full life costs for doors
August 03, 2011
In the current climate of increasing energy costs and decreasing budgets, maintenance and procurement managers need to search out the most efficient technologies.

Barloworld treatment for timber firm James Jones & Sons
August 02, 2011
James Jones & Sons Ltd. has taken delivery of new Irion sideloaders to complement its fleet of materials handling equipment supplied by Barloworld Handling Ltd.

Multi-million pound Tesco installation provides Easilift with its biggest ever load
July 27, 2011
Easilift Loading Systems has recently completed the largest single order ever placed in the UK for loading bay equipment. The bespoke solution for Tesco's new state-of-the-art Grocery Distribution Centre in Daventry saw Easilift successfully deliver a project worth in excess of £6.5M

New load weight monitor helps deliver 'the perfect load'
July 20, 2011
Loading systems specialist, Transdek has developed a new Load Weight Monitor (LWM) to maximise the safety and efficiency of double-deck distribution operations.

LXE Marathon mobile computer now shipping
July 18, 2011 Includes Video Review
The fully-rugged device, which runs full Windows XP with an ergonomic form factor and multiple data input options, enhances process efficiency in applications including: intermodal facilities, warehouse supervision, manufacturing maintenance, quality control, retail line-busting, rental inspection, and industrial field service.

IMHX 2013 gets off to a flying start
April 13, 2011
After a hugely successful event in November 2010, a large number of IMHX exhibitors have rebooked for the next show in March 2013.

Easilift's new high-tech dock management system to be installed in Tesco distribution centres
February 23, 2011
A hi-tech management reporting and safety system designed to prevent the premature departure of vehicles from the loading bay is set to be installed at the Goods In section of every one of Tesco's distribution centres across the UK.

IMHX boost for loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld
February 22, 2011
Attending the recent IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) event looks to have been a profitable move for loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries, after it reportedly received more than double the number of enquiries and quotation requests for that time of year.

Easilift's new high-tech dock management system to be installed in Tesco DCs
February 15, 2011
A hi-tech management reporting and safety system designed to prevent the premature departure of vehicles from the loading bay is set to be installed at the Goods-In section of every one of Tesco's distribution centres across the UK.

Adelaide Convention Centre appoints Agility
January 05, 2011
Agility, the global logistics provider, has been appointed as the preferred vendor for the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Did you know?
The dock leveller must rest in a balanced position on the vehicle surface and not exceed a working slope of more than 12.5%. (up or down)

Dock Equipment Videos

Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!

Dock Equipment Research

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.

Maintaining Docks For Safety And Efficiency
White Paper - Michael Brittingham
Unless the shipping/receiving dock is given the proper attention, breakdowns in this area can choke off productivity throughout the system.

Quick Diary Dates

LogiCon 2012
7- 9th February 2012 -Amsterdam, Netherlands

MODEX 2012 -Supply Chain
6-9th February 2012 -Atlanta,GA ,USA

Logistics Link South 2012
21st-22nd February 2012- Esher,Surrey

Ipack-Ima 2012 (Packaging,Material Handling)
28th Feb-3rd March 2012, Milan, Italy

Transport Week 2012
6-8 March 2012 • Gdansk,Poand

LogiMAT 2012
13 - 15 March 2012, New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre

SITL Europe 2012
27th to 30th March 2012 - Paris

LogiPharma Europe 2012
24th – 26th April 2012 -Geneva, Switzerland

MHEA Bulk Handling Conference 2012
16th-17th May 2012 -Forest Pines Hotel,Lincolnshire

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New Aberdeen Group Report
February 01, 2012
In this first-ever survey, users confirm the benefits of voice in the warehouse, but there are some surprises.

UK freight forwarders comment on National Ports Policy
December 14, 2011
Following a review, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that the National Policy Statement for Ports (NPS) delivers a framework for port infrastructure development in England and Wales over the next few decades.

Port-centric distribution key to tackling time, cost and carbon challenges in the retail supply chain
December 07, 2011
The findings of an independent research paper, conducted by the University of Southampton, has shown Port-Centric Distribution (PCD) does address key retail supply chain challenges of time, cost and carbon emissions.

Kiva Systems – 6-fold improvement for Crate & Barrel
November 30, 2011
At Otto Group company, Crate & Barrel, known for its fashion-forward home furnishings, its eCommerce fulfillment center in California doesn't disappoint. Inside the DC, it's a feast for the eyes - where bright orange mobile-robotic drive units whiz inventory around on portable shelves. But, as cool as it all looks, it's the speed and productivity offered by Kiva's Mobile-Robotic Fulfillment System that is the real differentiator.

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