September 2020

HART DOOR SYSTEMS, the Newcastle-based specialist engineering company, has announced it has won multi-door orders for export to Russia, Hong Kong and Kuwait. The contracts, which cover a range of Hart Doors’ commercial doors, are welcomed by the company’s managing director as “very welcome and a boost for the hard- working team”. “There is uncertainty in the air due to Corvid19 but despite that we have worked hard on all management aspects of the business to be inclusive and proactive,” says Hart’s managing director, Nick Hart. “The team spirit is tremendous. We are determined to take every opportunity available to us.” The contracts include Hart’s high-speed Speedor Storms and swing gates for Hitachi Zosen Inova, Moscow, which will be installed on a major energy from waste plant, and a large order for fire shutters for a Beumer contract at Kuwait Airport. In addition Hart is supplying shutters for the Hong Kong Central Government Office as well as for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. “Together these contracts bring substantial work to Tyneside and there is more to come,” adds Mr. Hart. Hart is an experienced exporter with, for example, many of its products installed at nearly 40 international airports from Vladivostok and Taskent to the Seychelles, the Falklands and Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil. t | 0191 214 0404 w | www.hartdoors.com SICK says with the release of its SICK LiDAR-LOC solution for mobile platforms, users can implement contour-based localisation on any automated guided vehicle, cart, forklift or service robot fitted with SICK 2D LiDAR sensors or safety scanners. The company says the SICK LiDAR-LOC (Localisation On Contour) system enables free navigation of automated transport, stacking and loading systems based on the pre- mapped contours of shop floors and warehouses without the need for reflectors or other physical markers. Thanks to the SICK LiDAR-LOC, production teams can avoid changes to fixed infrastructure if they want to adapt the paths of AGVS, automated forklifts or shuttle systems. Systems using one or more SICK LiDAR sensors can be set up with minimal programming time, combining proven software with reliable and accurate scanning technology. t | 01727 831121 e | andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk. w | www.sick.co.uk INTERROLL has announced successful acceptance into the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA). For the past 30 years, AMHSA—now with over 50 members—has acted as the voice of the United Kingdom automated material handling industry. The association is committed to promoting excellence in the automated material handling industry in terms of solutions, after-sales support, reliability, and safety. Interroll a leading global provider of material flow solutions, says it will be able to further improve business operations as well as contribute to industry-shaping surveys, publications, and white papers. “Interroll will benefit from the wealth of resources and access to collaborative support from the well-respected association, AMHSA”, said Hilton Campbell, MD “We look forward to enhanced networking and best practice sharing opportunities with the other members and professionals in intralogistics in the near future.” t | 01536 312770 w | www.interroll.co.uk Latest AMHSA member The need to ensure safe social distancing in the loading environment continues to be a priority issue for logistics operations; however, as MD of THORWORLD INDUSTRIES, John Meale explains, in these current ‘safety focused’ times, it’s essential that loading operators remain vigilant regarding the legal safety requirements they must adhere to – as they place a fresh focus on implementing social distancing measures. “It’s been an extremely challenging time for the logistics industry,” John says, “with unprecedented demand for loading operations to fulfil key worker duties and successfully deliver necessary supplies across the country.” “At Thorworld Industries, we take the operational view that all equipment used in the loading bay environment should meet with the functional requirements of PUWER regulations whose principles place a duty and responsibility on companies and individuals who have control over work equipment.” w | www.thorworld.co.uk Stay alert to safety regulations Contour-based navigation Export boost FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS is hiring. It is an emerging company offering specialist advice to fleet operators. During this coronavirus pandemic, its group has been helping more than 50,000 customers, including, HGV operators, hauliers, couriers, delivery drivers, plumbers, builders, electricians, large organisations, transport managers, sole traders, owner drivers and start-up companies, to continue doing business. It is a wholly-owned division of Oilfast, who are a national bulk fuel, lubricant and licensed Adblue distributor. With that support in place, it has been secure in its staff retention during this Covid-19 situation. Now it is looking to expand. Rob Webb, general manager (pictured) explains: “I’m lucky to have started well by recruiting some dedicated and committed professionals to help me make us the trusted partner for commercial vehicle operators.” Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release w | www.fleetmaxxsolutions.co.uk Expanding the workforce 34 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk September 2020 Handling, Storage, & Logistics