Published on 17 December 2017, the document, UK Industrial Strategy: A leading destination to invest and grow is the Government’s new strategy document, outlining how ‘the UK will remain one of the best places in the world to innovate, do business, invest and create jobs’. The full document can be downloaded here and we would encourage members to read through the strategy to identify local and market opportunities outlined within.
2018 is the 80th anniversary of the Materials Handling Engineers Association and we will be marking the occasion with activities and commemorations throughout the year. As an industry association started in 1938, our association has seen many of the major industrial inventions and political events of the 20th and 21st centuries. We are gathering stories and memories of the past 80 years and inviting anyone who has photographs and anecdotes to share them with us. Please contact Julie Claus at…
Peter Webster, former President (2001) and then Secretary (until December 2017), gives his thoughts on the Materials Handling Engineers Association’s purpose and future and reflects on his own relationship with the association. “The MHEA was formed in the late 1930s by a group of like-minded businessmen to tie together their commercial interests and to enable buyers to see them all together. During the war years, the effects of the Blitz inevitably brought about plenty of building work and a raft…
SALINA, KANS., USA – “It is rare to find someone so well-known in our industry with as much direct experience as Lyndon has,” said Brian Burmaster, vice president of sales at Vortex. “He has been active in sales, management and engineering for a multinational company for more than 20 years. His skillset will be a major asset to our company, and we are very excited to have him joining our team.” Previously, Flower served as vice president and general manager…
As of December 2017, Vortex Global Limited has been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Vortex Global’s parent company, Salina Vortex Corporation, made a recent announcement that it too had obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification. Previously, Vortex Global was certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and has been ISO-certified since its establishment in 2007. ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a management system. By gaining ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 9001 acknowledges that Vortex Global has demonstrated the…
SALINA, KANS., USA – In November 2017, Vortex was certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Previously, Vortex was certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and has been ISO-certified for more than 10 years. ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a management system. By gaining ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 9001 acknowledges that Vortex has demonstrated the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. In essence, the ISO 9001 standard acknowledges Vortex’s…
Bulk materials handling equipment specialist ProSpare has opened a new, custom-built two-storey office block and warehousing unit at the site of its existing head offices to accommodate ambitious growth plans.
The Nottinghamshire-based firm will use the new unit, in Pinxton, to house its growing team of engineers, site fitters and expanded stockholding of components.
There was cause for celebration at Eastwood Hall on the night of 18th October, at the second Materials Handling Engineers Association Excellence Awards 2017. Now in their second year, the awards were conceived to recognise and reward the talent and creativity of the association’s members and the world class capabilities of its member companies. The enjoyable evening was sold out, with more than 140 guests sitting down to dinner followed by the awards ceremony. Hilarious after-dinner entertainment was provided by…
There was cause for celebration at Eastwood Hall on the night of 18th October, at the second Materials Handling Engineers Association’ Excellence Awards 2017. Now in their second year, the awards were conceived to recognise and reward the talent and creativity of the association’s members and the world class capabilities of its member companies. The enjoyable evening was sold out, with more than 140 guests sitting down to dinner followed by the awards ceremony. Hilarious after-dinner entertainment was provided by…
The Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA) is starting 2017 with a new member on board, Sempertrans.
