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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?

Rapidshield makes distribution centre safer and more productive
February 08, 2010
The RapidShield team at Universal Highways have been working with a leading supermarket chain to revolutionize the way storage bay lines and safety symbols are applied in their distribution centres.

NORD Smart Solutions:Tailor-made drive solutions with extra service
January 27, 2010
Drive manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers individual "Smart Solutions" for drive applications across all areas of industry.

Modular dock loading pods provide simple, modern solution
January 04, 2010
sara’s dock loading pods provide a modern solution to the problems of optimising warehouse space, and to achieving control of temperature or hygiene during the loading/unloading process.

Planning ahead for regular load handling equipment maintenance will pay dividends
December 08, 2009
In the current economic downturn, where companies might delay loading bay and materials handling equipment renewal or upgrades, it is vital for regular pre-planned service and maintenance of existing load handling equipment.

Union Industries Eiger Door™ Takes the Plunge at West Coast Sea Products
September 16, 2009
Union Industries’ Eiger Door™, which has become the market leading Hi-Speed Freezer Door, is already living up to its reputation at West Coast Sea Products.

Spreading the load
July 27, 2009
Schmitz Cargobull has introduced a new system specifically designed to reduce the weight on tractor drive axles when vehicles have been partially unloaded from the rear.

Special Thorworld ramp solves vehicle access problem
June 08, 2009
Installing a made-to-measure Thorworld yard ramp to allow vehicles to drive into a basement unloading area has solved a problem and saved money for DX

Thorough examination and testing of load handling equipment
May 11, 2009
The main legal requirement is that all equipment should be subjected to what is known as a regular Statutory Thorough Examination (STE).

Extend Equipment Life and Reduce Maintenance Costs
April 06, 2009
New ExxonMobil Hydraulic Oil Can Help Companies Improve Hydraulic Efficiency.

Time to join the revolution
October 06, 2008
The logistics sector is equivalent in size to that of manufacturing and construction, yet it gets only a tenth of the public funding available for the training and development of its people.

Cadbury chooses Stertil Stokvis
August 25, 2008
Loading bay equipment specialist Stertil Stokvis has completed an installation for Cadbury Trebor Bassett to fit loading bays into its distribution centre in Milton Keynes.

Loss of crown angle can lead to injuries and equipment damage

A sudden rise in maintenance costs or employee sick leave could be a sign that your dock leveller has lost its crown angle.

Whitbread sleep easy with Chase
February 05, 2008
Although concrete docks were originally chosen to convert the selected 2,000 sq.metre site of Whitbread’s Premier Travel Inn distribution centre, Chase Equipment’s Modular Docking System proved a better and more flexible solution.

Thorwold ramp system cooks up fast unloading for CDA
February 05, 2008
A combination of a yard ramp and an extending dock leveller from Thorworld Industries Ltd has cut down the turnaround time for trucks unloading finished goods at kitchen appliance manufacturer, CDA Group Ltd.

Stertil's WIS Inflatable dock shelter is hard to beat
February 05, 2008
Inflatable shelters and seals offer a greater degree of weather-resistance over a wider range of vehicles than traditional curtain shelters, which are not designed for thermal efficiency.

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)

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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.

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Creating cost efficiency by reducing injuries in the warehouse
July 27, 2010

Manual load handling can involve lengthy periods of work carrying out repetitive movements or in uncomfortable postures, and is therefore a major risk factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).

Carton live keeps order picking lean
July 14, 2010

Carton Live Storage keeps lean supply chain practice flowing. Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems explains why.

Adapting to freezing conditions
July 06, 2010

The UK frozen food market has grown significantly. If the trend is sustained cold store operators will come under pressure to adopt the same efficient order picking techniques in their cold stores as they do in ambient and chilled foods warehouses.

England stands still - the World Cup cuts commercial road usage in half
June 25, 2010

Data released by Cybit, the online Telematics provider, shows vehicle usage fell by 49 percent in the hour leading up to kick-off of the England v Slovenia match.

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