The UK alone generated a massive amount of 202.8 million tonnes of waste in 2014, according to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Only 13.5% of that figure accounts for households, with the rest being industrial, construction and commercial waste. With this huge figure in mind it is obvious we need efficient means of waste removal and management. The …
When is Second Hand Machinery a Good Option?
Purchasing second hand machinery is becoming a lot more common in the industry. And why not? It always seems to be a much cheaper option. However many believe second hand equipment lacks in quality. We took a look at all the pros and cons to determine when second hand is a no-go and how to make the final decision. Find Out …
Don’t Lose Another Working Day! Implement These Safety Procedures
From 2016 to 2017, 31.2 million working days were lost in the UK due to work-related illness or injury. Fortunately, there are several changes you can make to significantly reduce this number in your business. The most successful companies always have a robust health and safety system. Read on to find out how you can lead the industry with safety …
4 Classic Work Blunders for Storage and Handling Systems
This month we are looking into storage and handling systems and how they work well together. Apart from the obvious throw away HSE issues starting with the steps on the railings, cluttered aisles and lack of high level conveyor guarding, there is scope for better picking systems that could transform any business struggling with the issues we all face in this new …
How to measure up for the best building fit
This month we are looking at how to get more from the assets you have. Scroll down to see practical tips and solutions for: Industrial Buildings Storage systems Vehicles Workshops Production Get the Right Storage Solutions for the job Here is a basic but thought-provoking list of some of the things we come across, which need extra considerations: Animals Mixed …
4 Main Reasons To Love Driving a Combi Truck
At the Hub we are always interested in what makes companies so successful in their performance and growth. Combi have just opened a brand-new factory so naturally we looked at that first. Long before I set foot in it there was a buzz in Monaghan about this new factory. In fact I have never turned up in a town before where they …
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