Carrier Transicold UK has announced that, following an independent health and safety audit, its network service partners in the UK and Ireland have averaged scores of 91%.
Health & Safety Legislation
Cenex has announced a sparkling line-up of 100 speakers for its two-day annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2015), taking place at Millbrook on 9-10 September.
Alternative Fuels
Grayson Thermal Systems is celebrating the sale of its 2500th engine cooling system for PSVs (passenger service vehicles).
Engines & Engine Parts
Ian Constance has been appointed as the new chief executive of the APC (Advanced Propulsion Centre) to succeed Tony Pixton, who will continue to serve on the APC board.
Electric Vehicles
Bus and coach registrations for the year to date are up by almost 16%, driven past the 5,000-unit milestone by a 57% surge in registrations of 3.5- to 8.5-tonne converted buses.
Bus & Coach
Home delivery firm Transline Logistics is using 3G cameras from Intelligent Telematics in conjunction with its existing tracking solution to give the business full visibility of all in-house and owner-driver vehicles.
Telematics
Grantham-based remoulding business Vacu-Lug has rolled out a second specialist tyre press to meet growing demand for its Logistik tyres – and has plans to install a third in the near future.
Tyres & RetreadsTrailer and body manufacturer Cartwright Group says its recruitment drive – which is seeking 40 young apprentices by the end of this month (August 2015) – has almost succeeded.
Apprenticeships
Bevan Group has taken responsibility for manufacturing tipper and traffic management vehicles since acquiring specialist bodybuilder Stag Bodies for an undisclosed sum.
Drop Side
The annual SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Automotive Award for Innovation has now been launched and is open for entries.
Alternative Fuels
Supermarket fuel card provider FuelGenie is urging operators to keep a tight rein on fleet costs to help them maximise the benefits of Euro 6 emissions standards, coming into force for light commercial vehicles next month.
Fuel Pricing
National recovery business CMG Rescue has a live view of fuel stocks and use, thanks to two Nova fuel management units installed at its Newport Pagnell headquarters by Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel Pricing