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Caljan Rite-Hite acquires AMH Services (3rd March 2011)
Caljan Rite-Hite has acquired AMH Services in a bid to "create a truly 24/7 UK wide company, combining the loading and dock products products of Caljan Rite-Hite with the value-adding philosophy and focus of AMH Services".
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Caljan Rite-Hite buys AMH Services (1st March 2011)
Caljan Rite-Hite has acquired AMH Services in a bid to 'create a truly 24/7 UK wide company, combining the loading and dock products of Caljan Rite-Hite with the valueadding philosophy and focus of AMH Services'.
From Facilities Management
Cold store gem (1st December 2010)
Caljan Rite-Hite's Iso-Tek 76mm thick flexible panel doors provide a tight seal, effectively insulating the opening of cold-storage areas, while providing opening speeds of 2.1 m/sec.
The art of unloading (1st October 2010)
Cajlan Rite-Hite intends to take the strain out of unloading and loading with its BeltTrack telescopic conveyor.
Secure vehicles during loading (1st September 2010)
Following two fatal accidents in the USA and Denmark this year involving forklift truck drivers working in the dock area, Caljan Rite-Hite is urging organisations to secure vehicles firmly to the dock during loading/unl
Customer-focused (1st August 2010)
Supplier of ergonomic, energysaving and safety equipment in the loading and unloading zone, Caljan Rite-Hite, has launched an extensive, customer-focused website: www.caljanritehite.co.uk. The website is said to make it
Trailer support (1st June 2010)
Fitted directly under the nose of trailers not coupled to a tractor unit, Caljan Rite-Hite's Trailer Stand gives additional support to the trailer, so that it is not reliant on rusted or faulty landing gear.
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Revolution in the air (1st May 2010)
The Revolution Fan from Caljan Rite-Hite helps reduce energy used to heat and cool facilities, whilst also improving the quality of the work environment.
Precise even at high speeds (1st December 2009)
Caljan Rite-Hite's 90° belt curve, CurveTrack, is a vital component in the 70km baggage handling conveyor network at Frankfurt airport.
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UK first in container emptying (1st October 2009)
After seeing the Caljan BeltTrack fitted with Vaculex ParceLift in operation at a test installation, Draper Tools has installed the system to empty containers at its distribution centre in Chandlers Ford. The equipment
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DPD on a roll with Caljan (1st September 2009)
DPD, Germany, has installed 76 Caljan Rite-Hite RollerTrack telescopic conveyors to handle parcel loading in its new hall at facilities in Frankfurt. The roller loaders have been developed specifically to handle the nee
Integral lifting aid (1st September 2009)
After seeing the Caljan BeltTrack fitted with Vaculex ParceLift in operation at a test installation, Draper Tools has installed the system to empty containers at its distribution centre in Chandlers Ford.
From Industry update
Showing restraint enhances truck safety (1st August 2009)
Confectionery manufacturer, Cadbury, has installed Caljan Rite-Hite's Global Wheel-Lok vehicle restraints at its UK distribution centres. The equipment restrains the vehicle by locking the wheels, adapting to suit the
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High volume/ low speed (1st June 2009)
Producer of low-energy skylights, Ubbink, has replaced three high-speed ceiling fans with just one high volume/low speed Revolution Fan from Caljan Rite-Hite. The 4.88m diameter fan keeps the temperature consistent i
Ergonomic emptying of containers (1st April 2009)
Home furnishings retailer, JYSK uses Caljan Rite-Hite's ergonomic conveyor solution to empty sea containers at its vast European storage and distribution facility.
Vehicle restraint gets a grip on safety (1st February 2009)
AMCOR Flexibles in Denmark uses Caljan Rite- Hite's Global Wheel-Lok vehicle restraint to ensure trucks remain firmly in place when being loaded or unloaded.
Platform certified (1st February 2009)
Following extensive testing, Caljan Rite-Hite's ManRider operator platform has been certified as complying with the requirements specified in the Machine Directive 98/37/EC.
Caljan bolsters service to beat crunch (1st February 2009)
With the appointment of Dave Greenwood as Service Manager, Caljan Rite-Hite will strengthen its focus on delivering planned, preventative maintenance thereby avoiding reactive maintenance which is disruptive and
Gently round the bend (1st December 2008)
New from Caljan Rite-Hite, Caljan CurveTrack is a beltdriven, curved conveyor section that moves loads round bends at speeds of up to 4m/s.
Telescopic boom to convey all at sea (1st June 2008)
A successful UK retailer of fresh food, clothes and petrol, has installed four Caljan Rite-Hite telescopic boom conveyors in its 350,000 ft2 facility in North Yorkshire. The conveyors unload sea containers, moving goo
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A fantastic revolution in air circulation (1st April 2008)
The Caljan Rite-Hite Revolution Fan is a high volume/low-speed industrial fan that can cut energy costs by up to 30%. Four lightweight aluminium Propell-Aire blades which are contoured with an upward tilt allow effect
Caljan Rite-Hite revolution fan (14th March 2008)
The Caljan Rite-Hite has introduces a volume/low-speed industrial fan that can cut energy costs by up to 30%
The rite acquisition for logistics group (1st February 2008)
LogComp GmbH in Hildesheim and Steinhagen, Germany, are now integral parts of the Caljan Rite-Hite Group. This acquisition means that Caljan Rite-Hite's programme of telescopic conveyors and parcel registration units
Helping business keep booming (1st December 2007)
With business booming, Caljan Rite-Hite has supplied Office Depot with four belt driven SafeTrack telescopic boom conveyors.
More haste less doors, lower cost (1st December 2007)
Caljan says installing its one metre per second telescopic FastTrack in a new terminal building means target capacity can be managed with with fewer doors.
From Information technology
Extendable and retractable (1st June 2007)
The latest product range from Caljan Rite-Hite is the new RollerTrack conveyor family, designed to improve safety and efficiency at docking bays. All its models are fully underguarded with metal plates, protecting wor
Aids the right choice (1st April 2007)
Choosing the right product for the right job is a difficult task, particularly with a specialist application such as a loading bay, where good equipment selection is essential to safety.
Moveable platform extension (1st February 2007)
New from Caljan Rite-Hite is a moveable platform extension for its SafeTrack telescopic boom conveyor. Fully compliant with BS EN 619 2002, a safety standard that calls for all machinery used in the workplace to be guarded t
Trailer stand reduces hazards (1st December 2006)
In June 2006 the TS-2000 trailer stand was launched by Caljan Rite-Hite, to reduce the hazard in loading bays throughout the country by making a small change to the way that trailers are managed. A few months on the stand is
Trailer stand removes hazard (26th June 2006)
Caljan Rite Hite has announced its new TS-2000 trailer stand. This simple but effective device is used to support the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer, removing the potential hazard of rusty or faulty trailer landing gear collapsing as the traile
Weigh up the savings (1st February 2006)
Calculating the correct weight and volume of parcels is vital if companies want to avoid financial loss. Caljan Rite-Hite's modular data capture system, Cap Trak, is enabling Parcelforce Worldwide to stay on top of this tricky task
Loading time reduced by 50% (1st December 2005)
High-street fashion distributor, Mosaic Fashions, has recently benefited from Caljan Rite-Hite expertise and invested in a refurbished Man Rider telescopic boom conveyor for its distribution centre in Witney, Oxfordshire.
From Logistics distribution
Prevents unwanted trailer departure (1st October 2005)
Caljan Rite-Hite is helping Unilever to maintain safety standards at its depot in Leeds by supplying seven Global Wheel Locks (GWLs).
Caljan kit improves (1st August 2005)
GeoPost Parceline and Interlink Express parent company, GeoPost UK, has taken a number of Caljan Rite-Hite loading bay and conveyor products to boost efficiency at its West Midlands.
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Heading for a fall? (1st August 2005)
In an accident involving a trailer, a forklift and an employee, the consequences for the latter can be terminal. The loading bay regularly combines all three of these elements, but it needn’t be such a hazardous zone, according to Caljan Rite-Hite
Fall safety solution (1st August 2005)
New regulations introduced in April this year mean a working situation is considered to be at height if there is any potential for a worker to be injured falling from it – even if this happens to be below ground level. Caljan Rite- Hite looks at some
Caljan’s Dok Guardian keeps Unipart safe and sound (1st June 2005)
Caljan Rite-Hite has installed a Dok-Guardian safety barrier at Unipart Logistics.
Locked in freshness for Kelloggs (1st April 2005)
With unauthorised vehicle departure from loading dock one of the most common hazards the warehouse, Kelloggs has invested in four vehicle locking systems and four safety barriers from Caljan Rite-Hite, reduce the number of early departure and trailer
From Health & Safety
Modular data scanning system (1st February 2005)
To help reduce losses arising from discrepancies in the weight and volume of parcels, Caljan Rite-Hite has come up with Cap Track.
Service package aims to cut costs (1st October 2004)
Companies that use products such as telescopic boom conveyors, dock levellers and associated conveyor systems may find that breakdowns, failures and unplanned maintenance end up costing more than the initial equipment.
Cargo loading systems upgrade (1st August 2004)
Harmsworth Quays Printing has recently benefited from Caljan Rite-Hites expertise in handling systems for loading and unloading cargo.
New, safer boom conveyor (1st August 2004)
Specialising in the manufacture of handling systems for loading and unloading cargo, Caljan Rite-Hite has re-engineered and re-designed the boom conveyor. As a result, the new Caljan Safe Track boom conveyor is probably the safest machine of its type
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