ZeroMission, the leading provider of commercial EV fleet management software, has appointed Brenda Shanahan as Director of Sales Europe. In her new position, she will be responsible for commercial growth in the region and creating a high-performing sales team to support the company’s ongoing expansion in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Rising ecommerce packaging costs and the European Union’s new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulations (P&PWR) require careful consideration – and UK businesses need to be aware. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies
Schenk Tanktransport, one of the leading tank transport companies in North-West Europe, announces the acquisition of Suttons Tankers Ltd., a renowned tank transport company from the UK. With this strategic acquisition, the company expands its European coverage and strengthens its service offering.
Rushlift, the national full-service provider of materials handling equipment (MHE), has opened a Centre of Excellence for training forklift truck maintenance engineers and drivers at its Northampton HQ. The investment provides state-of-the-art facilities, alongside highly skilled trainers, allowing Rushlift to open-up its training capabilities to businesses across the country.
Blackout Technologies aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving with the launch of an industry-first mobile device blocking tool. The in-vehicle solution prevents unauthorised access to smartphone apps and prevents notifications when behind the wheel, removing the temptation for fleet drivers to take their eyes off the road and discouraging illegal device usage.
An experienced project manager and market leader in the energy sector, James Easty brings a wealth of experience to help SYSTRA grow its presence.
Warehouse systems and handling solutions specialist Toyota Material Handling has announced a record apprentice intake for its UK business. Over 30 young people have joined the company as trainee service engineers and sales executives.
Already an accomplished sustainability manager and recognised ‘woman in construction and engineering’ champion, Riona Ainge has been appointed to lead SYSTRA’s sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing carbon footprint and broadening social value.
According to UK-based robotic and automated materials handling solutions specialist Rainbow Dynamics, the economic case for automating the key processes within a typical warehouse or fulfilment centre has been made even more compelling following the recent ruling that high street retailer Next must pay its shop assistants the same rate as its warehouse workers.
