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Page 4 November 1st 2010Email: warehouse@flame1.com INDUSTRY NEWSTel: 01923 272960TOP SPEAKERS, MORE NETWORKINGAND TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TODAY AT INDUSTRY LEADING LOGISTICS LINK SOUTH SHOWThe organisers of 2011’s LogisticsLink South have unveiled a numberof exciting new features and eventsfor the show in Sandown Park,Esher, on 15th and 16th February.Several top industry figures will begiving independent and thoughtprovokingviews on the latestdevelopments with two keynote presentationseach day, using real lifecase studies. Challenging, inspirationaland above all practical, theiradvice will focus on getting the bestreturn from investment in the currentclimate.Following feedback from visitors toprevious shows, Logistics Link Southwill be giving everyone a biggeropportunity to meet their peers, to discussissues of mutual interest and tonetwork in confidence and privacy.New too will be the Future Warehousezone, giving visitors a glimpse of howthe functionality of a warehouse in2020 or beyond may look.Conveniently located less than halfan hour from central London by trainand close to the M25, the show offersthe best and most time-efficientopportunity for logistics executives toidentify new cost saving techniques,compare the latest technology andfind clever ways to make the most ofcurrent systems.Visitors can save months ofresearch and get up-to-date with keydevelopments that could add realvalue to their business all in a fewhours, and be back in the office thesame day.Exhibitors will be presenting productsand services ranging frommaterials handling machinery, packagingand labelling systems, andautomated storage and handlingequipment to warehouse buildingservices.For visitors interested in IT systemsand software for both warehouse andtransport applications, Logistics LinkSouth will offer the biggest choiceunder one roof for years. Dozens ofexhibitors will be presenting the latestin WMS, RFID, scanners and barcodes, stock track and trace, remotevehicle monitoring, transport andfleet planning and management,mobile computing and many more.Entry to the show and the educationalcontent including the brandnew Keynote Presentations is free forthose registering in advance.For further information and toregister for free tickets, go tohttp://www.logisticslink.co.uk.UKWA APPOINTS NEW VICE CHAIRMANThe United Kingdom Warehousing UK logistics industry’s most influentialAssociation (UKWA) has announced trade association.”the appointment of John Maguire, Roger Williams, Chief Executivesales and marketing director of Flexi Officer of UKWA, commented: “WeNarrow Aisle Ltd, as its new Vice are delighted to be able to draw uponChairman. John Maguire will work the services of someone of John’s caliber.I am sure he will be a tremendousclosely with the Association’s currentNational Chairman, Derrick Potter, asset to our organisation.”and will succeed Derrick as UKWA’s John Maguire has held severalNational Chairman in 2011.senior posts within the materials handlingindustry and is widely known forJohn Maguire commented: “TheUKWA has a long and proud history his warehouse system design expertise.and I am honoured and excited to be He is a Fellow of the Charteredgiven the chance to contribute to the Institute of Logistics and Transport.APC OVERNIGHTEXPANDS NETWORK WITH NEW CHILTERN WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITYAPC Overnight is expanding its‘pick and pack’ services with a newwarehousing and distribution centrein High Wycombe. The site is ownedand managed by Scarlet Couriers, anestablished courier with additionaloffices in Slough, Bracknell,Reading and Uxbridge. WithScarlet’s new facility, Chiltern-basedbusinesses can also take advantageof a local storage, order fulfillmentand despatch service for UK-widenext day delivery through APCOvernight - the UK's largestovernight network.The new site provides 20,000 sq ftof modern warehousing to providesafe and secure storage. ScarletCouriers uses the latest in warehousemanagement technology and equipmentto maximise use of warehousespace, including VNA (very narrowaisle) flexi-articulated forklifts. Thenarrow aisle design provides storagefor over 1,000 pallets on modernracking systems.Existing clients using the company’soutsourcing services cover awide range of products from food toelectronics. Businesses connect to thecompany’s “pick and pack” servicesusing their websites or by simplycalling the office with their orders,which provides a flexible outsourcedfast fulfillment solution for all kindsand sizes of companies.“Our service is both flexible andcost-effective. We take in the goods,assign storage, accept customerorders by web, email or telephone,and then pick and despatch for nextday delivery to anywhere in the UKusing the APC Overnight network.For local entrepreneurs this is a greatway to get their business off theground without the need to invest intheir own warehousing,” says MartinCavendish, Operations Director.Left to right: Jon Barber, Marketing Director ofAPC Overnight and Scarlet CouriersOperations Director Martin Cavendish.High Wycombe is the latest in theScarlet Couriers chain of depots. Thecompany now covers a larger territory,reaching north to Hemel Hempstead,south to Ascot, east to Shepherd’sBush and west to Pangbourne. As partof the APC Overnight nationwide networkof 120+ local depots, it offersnational coverage from the customer’sdoorstep.Martin Cavendish adds: “ScarletCouriers now has comprehensiveservices throughout the ThamesValley and Chilterns. Our Wycombedepot joins up our existing customerzones to provide next day services forcustomers throughout the region.”APC OvernightJon BarberTel: 01753 695200Martin Cavendish can also becontacted on 01494 761761,Martin.cavendish@scarlet.co.ukUNION DONATES MATADOORTO TRAINING CENTRE TO BOOST INDUSTRY SKILLSUnion Industries, the market-leadingmanufacturer of the Matadoor range ofHi-Speed Doors, has joined theWarehouse Technology Group (WTG) tohelp increase skill levels and the use oftechnology in the warehousing, logisticsand distribution sector.WTG is comprised of 15 of Europe’sleading industry technology suppliers tothe logistics sector who are committed todeveloping technology to improve productivityand standards in the sector. Each hasprovided expertise, products or equipmentin the Logistics Innovation and ResearchCentre (LRIC) in Middleton, Manchester.As part of its commitment to the group,Union Industries has donated a Matadoor,which has been installed at LRIC.LRIC is a fully-operational 20,000 sqftwarehouse, which is a multi-functionalcentre designed to test new products,teach experienced logistics workers newskills and provide new participants theskills they need.Also acting as a showcase for the latestin warehouse, logistics and distributiontechnology and equipment, the centreprovides a realistic commercial warehousingenvironment to demonstrate howthe different technologies interface, testedand proved by experienced and novicelearners receiving, handling, retrieving anddistributing live freight.Delivered by work-based learningprovider Mantra Learning, the vocationaltraining courses are provided to bothpublic and private companies and areoften funded by government-backedschemes such as Train2Gain andApprenticeships.Union’s Matadoor range of Hi-SpeedDoors is in use in hundreds of industrial &commercial premises across the world.The range has become the Hi-SpeedDoors of choice of logistics and distributionprofessionals in sectors including,pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, supermarketsand food preparation, productionand storage.The Matadoor installed at LRIC willplay an integral role in the warehouse’straining facilities. Providing particular benefitfor forklift truck driver training, theMatadoor features Union’s innovative‘Crash-Out’ system, which ensures thedoors remain operable even if hit by avehicle.Once hit, the door opens fully thenautomatically resets back into the sideguides, and continues to operate effectively,with no major repairs required,which is a real advantage reducing downtime,increasing productivity.Fitted with radar motion sensors, thedoor automatically-operates whenapproached by a vehicle. To protect operativestraining near the Matadoor, theautomated system can be over-ridden by akey switch on the control panel.As an additional safety device to protectpedestrians, Union has installed‘Stand-Off Sensing Devices’ to both sides,which meet current Health and SafetyExecutive guidelines.Connected to an external area, theMatadoor also supports energy control atthe training centre. Due to its fast operatingspeed of 1.6 metres per second, theMatadoor practically eradicates theingress of cold air allowing the warehouseto maintain a constantly controlled temperature.Union has also donated a set of ‘End ofAisle’ bags to support the centre’s recyclingprogramme. Available from Union’sGeneral Trading Department, the bags arecolour-coded and labelled for the recyclingof paper and plastics.Alan Hirst, Sales Director at UnionIndustries, said: “WTG is leading a veryfresh approach to improving skills, competencyand productivity levels in thelogistics sector. The LRIC centre hashelped to bridge the gap between atraining centre and a real-life workingenvironment, which can only benefit theskills development of operatives and theuse of technology in the sector.“Union Industries has always shown astrong commitment to staff developmentand we are very pleased to be able to playa bigger role in improving skills within thesector through the donation of theMatadoor.”Phil Culling, Co-Founder of theWarehouse Technology Group andChairman of Redirack Ltd, said: “Union’sMatadoor is a fantastic addition to theWarehouse Technology Group. It demonstratesthe quality and innovation thatexists in the logistics’ sector supplychain and will be of huge benefit to themany learners gaining new skills andqualifications at the centre.”Left to right: Phil Culling welcomes Alan Hirst from Union Industries to the Warehouse TechnologyGroup.UNION INDUSTRIES TEL: 0113 244 8393 WWW.UNIONINDUSTRIES.CO.UK
November 1st 2010 Page 5Tel: 01923 272960INDUSTRY NEWSEmail: warehouse@flame1.comRUSMAIL AND DU ROSE FORMALISE COLLABORATIONRusmail Conveyor Systems Ltd hasjust completed a restructuring processfollowing the recent retirement ofdirector Colin Kirk. This cements a 22year association with metalwork fabricatordu Rose Limited.PF WHITEHEADCroydon-based PF Whitehead is one‘He’s a breath of fresh air around theof the UK’s largest transportation logisticsproviders with a large range of blue work,’ says managing director Peterplace. He’s a good lad who wants tochip clients, including B&Q, IKEA and Whitehead. ‘He asked us if he could doYoung and Co Brewery. A family run more so now he is working in the officefirm with more than 30 years’ experience,the company recalls the days learning about the whole business,as well as in the warehouse. He iswhen apprentice drivers were taken on seeing how the whole process operates.’regularly but this stopped once insurancepremiums increased to such an highly enough of the system operatedMr Whitehead says he cannot speakextent as to make the apprenticeships by SLB Logistics which matches thenon-viable for anyone under 25.apprentice to the firm, carries out all theNow, thanks to SLB Logistics’ HR tasks and pays the apprentice £95Apprenticeship Training Agency, a work per week. SLB also oversees the apprentice’sNVQ training which, in Tom’splacement for a young person has beenfound once more. Tom Coyne, aged 18, case, is carried out on PF Whitehead’sfrom South Norwood, has been carrying premises so as not to take him awayout warehouse and stock control duties from the job.since July and his enthusiasm and commitmenthas led to the firm expanding his tasks ence and challenge of being part of theAs for Tom, he is enjoying the experi-to include direct dealing with customers. PF Whitehead team. ‘I left school at 16From October 1, 2010 Ray Hart andTim du Rose are now the directors ofestablished conveyor design and suppliercompany Rusmail Conveyor Systems Ltd.Rusmail and du Rose have workedtogether on many conveyor projects inthe UK and overseas. These have rangedin size and complexity handling unitloads for a diverse range of applicationswithin varied sectors including generalengineering, electronic and automotiveindustries, food processing, paperproduct handling and general retailing.This direct collaboration will providecustomers with a fully integrated approachto projects involving design, fabricationand installation of conveyor systems andassociated equipment such as hoppers,chutes, diverters and structural supports.Rusmail and du Rose willcontinue to trade individually andfor details of products and servicesgo to: www.rusmailconveyors.co.ukand www.durose.co.ukand didn’t manage to get into college sostarted working from then on. I heardabout this apprenticeship schemethrough a friend, he says, adding: ‘Thisis a very good place to work. I see myselfstaying here.’JUNGHEINRICH DELIVERS FOR TESCOContinued from front pageOnce unloaded the pallets aredropped at a marshalling area wherethey are scanned and allocated a palletlocation within the racking.Pallets are then taken by one of 63Jungheinrich ETV 3-Series reach truckswhich are in operation and put away inthe bulk store.The Jungheinrich ETV-3 Series truckslift to just over 12 metres and the trucksfeature Jungheinrich’s patented reachtruck mast damping system. Thedamping system was developed because,when working at high lift, truck mastssway back and forth and, for obvioussafety reasons, truck operators have towait for the swaying to stop beforeattempting to deliver the pallet into theracking. Jungheinrich’s damping systemmeans that the ETVs used by Tesco takeup to 10 seconds fewer for an elevatedload to stop swaying than most competitivemodels. Over the course of a longshift this has considerable productivity -as well as safety - benefits.The reach trucks also feature AC technologyfor drive, lifting and steeringfunctions - which means that they offerclass leading performance and thelowest running costs.Jungheinrich manufactured its firstgeneration of AC motors in the early1990s, but the technology has moved onconsiderably since then and the latestgeneration AC motors offer exceptionallyhigh acceleration and top speedperformance. There are fewer wearingparts which makes the trucks exceptionallyservice-friendly with less downtimeand lower running costs as a result.All outgoing orders are picked in toroll cages which are moved around thedepot using a fleet of Jungheinrich’sERE 225 low level order pickers. TheERE 225s are capable of transportingfour roll cages at a time.Picking lists are generated by Tesco’swarehouse management system andsent directly to the order picking staffwho each wear rugged electronic dataterminals on their arms which they useto scan picked orders and receivepicking instructions.Part and fully picked loads are stored19L100 & 142in lanes before they are taken to the goodsout loading bays and loaded on to a lorry.It is essential that forklift truck downtimeis kept to a minimum, so Tesco’sfleet has been supplied on a full servicecontract and Jungheinrich has five fulltime engineers permanently based at thesite. The engineers work out of a selfcontained fully equipped workshop toensure that the entire fleet operates atoptimum efficiency.The quality of service support offeredby Jungheinrich is one of the keys to thecompany’s successful relationship withTesco, as Simon Nash, Tesco’s regionalengineering manager with responsibilityfor the Litchfield depot explains: “Noone comes close to Jungheinrich in termsof the ongoing maintenance service theyoffer. The Jungheinrich engineers on siteare a great team and there is a real feelingof partnership between our companies.”“We have benchmarked theJungheinrich trucks against other brandsoperating at some of our other depotsand the reliability of the Jungheinrichfleets is unrivalled.”Jungheinrich UK LtdCraig JohnsonTel: 01908 363100Email: craigj@jungheinrich.co.ukwww.jungheinrich.co.ukGAIN AN EXTRA PAIR OF HANDSFROM JUST £114 A WEEK• HAVE YOU CONSIDERED TAKING ONAN APPRENTICE, BUT ARE WARY OFTHE COMMITMENT?• DO YOU THINK THERE IS TOO MUCHADDED ADMINISTRATION?• HAVE YOU GOT JOBS THAT NEED TO BEFILLED BUT NOT ENOUGH STAFF TODO THEM?SLB Logistics ATA is a brand NEW initiativedesigned to help the logistics sector overcomethe challenges with taking on apprentices, aswell as assist individual companies to benefitfrom additional staff.SLB Logistics ATA will employ the apprenticesthroughout the duration of their training; all weask from you is to host them.THE BENEFITS OF THIS APPRENTICESHIPPROGRAM TO YOU ARE:• You have no hiring cost or increase inheadcount• The apprentice will be an employee of SLBLogistics• We will be responsible for managing allaspects of the employee, of course, if youwant to give us a hand you can• No recruitment costs to your business• We’ll source and recruit all the apprentices• You can participate in the selection of yourapprentices.• Once sourced, you will be given the choice ofa number of candidates you can select foryour organisation• We source and manage the apprentice NVQtraining and development• We own and manage the NVQ training anddevelopment process, giving you regularupdates on progress and achievements• We can follow your recruitment guidelinesTraffic OfficeCustomer ServiceWarehouse and StorageThe cost of a full time member of staff throughthe ATA is £114 per week + VAT, and in returnyou would have someone working in your businessfor 35 hours a week for a 9 month periodOver 20 employers are already benefiting fromthe support we offer. Their apprentices are beingtrained in:Business AdministrationIf this is something of interest to you andyour company and you would like to help ayoung person gain experience within thelogistics sector please contact us on:0208 681 0053 or emailcherrie.pickard@southlondonbusiness.co.ukwww.slblogistics.co.ukFOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SLB LOGISTICS ON: 0208 681 0053 OR EMAIL CHERRIE.PICKARD@SOUTHLONDONBUSINESS.CO.UK WWW.SLBLOGISTICS.CO.UK
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