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Mobile yardramps (1st May 2012)
Loading and unloading specialist, Thorworld Industries offers a comprehensive range of mobile yardramps, specifically designed for the fast and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles and containers by forklift truc
From Facilities Management
New thorworld brochure (1st May 2012)
Loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries has extended its comprehensive selection of dock loading/unloading aids and restraint/protection products. The company's latest launches are featured alongside its o
From Distribution
Inflatable seals for double decks (1st April 2012)
To cater for increased use of doubledeck vehicle trailers, Thorworld Industries has supplied existing customer John Lewis with new Inflatable Dock Pad Seals.
Put a seal on rising bills (1st March 2012)
Inflatable dock seals can help reduce energy bills and boost comfort in temperature controlled storage areas says John Meale, md of Thorworld Industries
Yardramp going strong after 25 years (7th February 2012)
The first mobile yardramp built by Thorworld Industries is going strong, more than 25 years after its original manufacture.
From News
Ramp shows no sign of retirement (1st February 2012)
The ever first mobile yardramp built by Thorworld Industries is still going strong more than twenty-five years after its original manufacture – continuing to bring increased efficiency and cost savings to Tivac Alloys.
Demand ramps up at thorworld (1st January 2012)
According to Thorworld Industries, the flexibility of mobile yardramps means they are proving an increasingly popular choice for safe, effective and cost-efficient loading and unloading.
From Conveying
Mobile yardramp training (1st December 2011)
Devised to train customers in the safe and efficient use of its loading and unloading ramps, Thorworld Industries has launched a Mobile Yardramp Training programme.
Bespoke expertise on tap (1st October 2011)
Loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has highlighted its ability to devise tailormade solutions to meet individual customers' specific logistics needs with a number of recent installations.
Show some commitment (1st September 2011)
According to John Meale,MD of Thorworld Industries,a positive commitment to safety in and around the loading bay can save money and provide long-term peace of mind
Getting ahead of the rest (1st September 2011)
Richard Powell at Crimson & Co says focusing on the need for seamless distribution is crucial to creating competitive advantage
From Industry update
Inflatable dock seals stop draught (1st August 2011)
The installation of Thortight Inflatable Dock Seals, supplied by Thorworld Industries, has provided ventilation systems manufacturer Fläkt Woods UK with a means of restricting unwanted loading bay draughts at its Colche
Thorworld unveils ‘replace with new‘ deal for mobile yardramps (13th June 2011)
Thorworld Industries has launched a 'Replace With New’ deal, for longer term hirers of its mobile yardramps, through its RentARamp division.
From Newsletter Stories
Out with the old (1st June 2011)
Thorworld Industries has launched a 'Replace With New' deal, for longer term hirers of its mobile yardramps, through the company's RentARamp division.
LED dock lights cut carbon (1st June 2011)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has introduced optional LED bulbs for its Standard Plus Dock Lights.This will boost cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency, says md John Meale.
Dock bumper puts a stop to shocks (1st April 2011)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has been granted a UK patent for its new sliding nylon dock bumper (patent no. GB2468733), which is designed to provide customers with years of cost-effect
Thorworld happy with IMHX leads (1st March 2011)
Attending the recent IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) event looks to have been a profitable move for market-leading loading and unloading equipment specialists Thorworld Industries, after it received m
Don't let service and maintenance slip (1st February 2011)
Delaying loading bay and materials handling equipment renewals or upgrades is a false economy which could have serious and expensive consequences for both machinery owners and operators, says John Meale, managing direct
From Features
Safety accreditation for thorworld (1st February 2011)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has achieved SAFEcontractor accreditation in recognition of its high standards of health and safety practices. Under the independent SAFEcontractor scheme,
New innovations (1st January 2011)
Loading and unloading specialist, Thorworld Industries, has unveiled its comprehensive new 2010/11 Product Range Brochure.
The art of good procurement (1st December 2010)
The loading bay is a vital link in the production and distribution chain.
Mobile yardramps (1st December 2010)
Thorworld says: "If you don't have a dedicated, raised loading bay area and want to increase efficiency, enhance safety and save money during vehicle loading and unloading, then you need look no further than Thorworld
Thorworld provides expert loading bay equipment advice at IMHX 2010 (25th October 2010)
If you’re visiting IMHX 2010 (NEC, Birmingham 16 - 19 November 2010) and want to enhance safety, increase efficiency and lower operating costs within the loading bay area, then make sure the Thorworld stand 20B111 (Hall 20) is top of your list.
Thorworld stand for loading bay advice (13th October 2010)
Increase efficiency and lower operating costs within the loading bay area by visiting the Thorworld stand.
Top notch advice (1st October 2010)
Loading and unloading specialists from Thorworld will be on-hand throughout the four day event to provide expert advice and information about the company's loading bay equipment, safety aids and accessories from a singl
Thorworld ramps things up for jcb (1st September 2010)
JCB Industrial has used a Thorworld loading ramp in conjunction with a container vehicle to showcase the performance of its versatile Teletruk range of telescopic forklifts.
Loads of safe & efficient solutions (1st August 2010)
Enabling companies to load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently, Thorworld Industries designs, manufactures and supplies loading and unloading equipment, together with an extensive range of accessories and safety
Get a load of the safety equipment (1st June 2010)
The installation of a new modular loading platform system from Thorworld Industries is reported to have helped increase the efficiency of loading and unloading and enhance safety for Universal Silencer. The system has b
Cross docking of produce facilitated (1st May 2010)
A loading platform system designed and built by Thorworld Industries has increased efficiency at Solstor UK, which operates a temperature controlled supply chain network for the food industry.
Some simple measures (1st May 2010)
Investing in a few simple safety measures could safeguard personnel and equipment, reducing accidents and injury claims, says Thorworld Industries
Sliding bumper (1st April 2010)
Thorworld Industries' new sliding nylon dock bumper is reported to last approximately four-times longer than standard nylon dock bumpers.
Prevent accidents in the loading b (1st March 2010)
According to Thorworld Industries, investing in a few simple safety measures around the loading bay could safeguard both personnel and equipment, reducing accidents, and thus avoiding any possible costly personal inju
Fast cross-dock facility (1st March 2010)
Inflatable dock seals save energy (1st February 2010)
According to Thorworld MD, John Meale, minimising internal temperature changes and reducing energy costs in the loading bay is not only simple but extremely costeffective with the installation of Thortight Inflatable Do
Don't delay bay safety (1st February 2010)
Regular maintenance will pay dividends in terms of increased safety and efficiency in the loading bay, says John Meale, md of Thorworld Industries
Warning against false economies (1st January 2010)
According to John Meale, MD of Thorworld Industries, it is a false economy to delay loading bay and materials handling equipment renewal or upgrades, which could have serious and expensive consequences for both machiner
From Lifting & Moving
Mobile yardramp key (1st December 2009)
For the third consecutive year, JCB Industrial has chosen to use a Thorworld mobile yardrampfor its live forklift demonstrations to VIP customers and dealers.
New Thorworld catalogue (1st August 2009)
The new 2009/10 Product Range Catalogue from loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries, is packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equip
Do your homework (1st August 2009)
John Meale, MD of Thorworld Industries, says spending time to choose well designed and manufactured loading bay and materials handling equipment can make the goods in/out process more efficient, more cost-effective a
Lightweight, economical yard ramp (1st June 2009)
A 6t (6000kg) capacity mobile yard ramp has been added to the extensive range available from loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries.
No uphill struggle (1st April 2009)
When independent next-day business mail company, DX, acquired premises on an industrial estate in London sloping ground meant there was no direct way for vehicles to enter a planned unloading area, as the road level w
All you need to know about yard ramps? (1st April 2009)
Thorworld Industries says its specialist website – www.yardramps.co.uk – covers everything a potential purchaser, hirer or user needs to know about mobile yard ramps.
FEM elevation for Thorworld boss (1st February 2009)
Thorworld MD, John Meale, has been appointed Vice President of the Federation Europeenne de la Manutention (FEM), the European Federation of Materials Handling.
JCB ramps up demonstration (1st December 2008)
When JCB Industrial invited its dealers to Bruntingthorpe Airfield, Leicestershire to view updates to its range of JCB Teletruk forklifts, a Thorworld mobile yard ramp was chosen for the live demonstration.
From Lift trucks
Mobile yard ramps range revamped (1st October 2008)
In order to fully meet differing customer requirements, Thorworld Industries has revamped its mobile yard ramp range. The new range now provides customers with the opportunity to select a ramp that is not only cost-ef
New Thorworld catalogue (1st August 2008)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries has published its new 2008/9 product range catalogue, packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, buyers and users of loading bay equipm
From Products
New Thorworld catalogue (18th June 2008)
Thorworld's new catalogue is packed full of solutions for specifiers, buyers and users of loading bay equipment, accessories and safety aids
Mobile yard ramp for heavy equipment (1st June 2008)
A mobile yard ramp from Thorworld Industries is providing the loading and unloading solution for heavy construction equipment at the Terex facility in Warwick.
All goods that go up must come down (1st April 2008)
Truckloada mobile lifting platforms from Thorworld Industries was the solution for catering supplier Nisbets, when they took on two temporary warehouses without raised loading docks.
From Information technology
Take time to choose (1st February 2008)
John Meale, MD of Thorworld Industries, says spending time to choose well designed and manufactured loading bay and materials handling equipment can pay dividends in making the goods in and out process safer and more efficie
Ramp system cooks up fast unloading (1st February 2008)
A combination of a yard ramp and an extending dock leveller from Thorworld Industries has cut down the turnaround time for trucks unloading finished goods at kitchen appliance manufacturer, CDA Group.
Mobile solution to loading (1st October 2007)
Lack of a fixed loading bay at the Serious Food Company's Llantrisant site has been overcome with the introduction of a mobile yardramp and loading platform system from Thorworld Industries. These provide a simple, c
Spice work for loading platforms (1st August 2007)
Two lightweight mobile platforms from Thorworld Industries have brought improved efficiency and safety to unloading operations at spice, lentil and rice importers, East End Foods. The two Thorworld mobile platforms re
Mobile yardramps go to the gulf (1st August 2007)
Thorworld Industries is maintaining its export drive with the sale of its mobile yardramps to customers in the Middle East. Two 10 tonne Deluxe range models have been bought by Al Kout Industrial Products of Shuaiba,
Who needs loading bays? (1st June 2007)
Not having a loading bay isn't a problem at carpet tile manufacturer Sanquhar Tile Services thanks to a Thorworld mobile yardramp.
Spicing up unloading operations (1st June 2007)
Two lightweight mobile platforms from Thorworld Industries have brought improved efficiency and safety to unloading operations at East End Foods. The spice, lentil and rice importer packs over 60,000 tonnes of foodstu
Ramping up increased export sales (1st April 2007)
Loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries, is reversing the trend for yardramps to be imported into the UK from low-wage economies by capturing increased export business. The Chesterfield-based manufa
Handling solutions catalogue (1st April 2007)
The new full-colour catalogue from Thorworld is packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equipment, accessories and safety aids. The 44-pages provide a comprehensive sou
Loading bay equipment and safety aids (1st February 2007)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries will be featuring its comprehensive range of loading bay equipment, highsafety aids and accessories on stand 20 C11. The company will also be launching its new
Mobile yardramps for flexibility (1st December 2006)
Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Baumatic, has solved the problem of loading and unloading container trucks when there are no loading docks with two mobile yardramps from Thorworld Industries. The 10t capacity ramps are used i
Catalogue has loads more (1st August 2006)
The latest 25th anniversary product range catalogue from loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries, is packed full of materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay eq
Modular loading dock system created (1st June 2006)
Using a mobile yardramp to load containers at KAB Seating was not in itself the complete answer. It had to be manoeuvred around the despatch yard by forklift truck so it was in the correct position against the floor of containers, amidst a constant m
From Logistics distribution
New economy ramp (1st April 2006)
Thorworld Industries has introduced a new low cost Economy model (Type 7) mobile yardramp and announced a significant reduction in the cost of its ramp maintenance service.
Yardlift negates the need for a further forklift (1st April 2006)
Thanks to a Truckloada mobile yardlift from Thorworld Industries, Brother has been able to add an extra loading dock at its distribution complex without having to incur the costs of buying an additional forklift or associated civil engineering work.
Thorworld launches economy ramp (10th March 2006)
Speedier loading achieved with modular platform (1st February 2006)
Reduced manual handling and speedier loading have been achieved by Johnson Hospitality Services with a purpose-designed sloping modular platform from Thorworld Industries.
Paying true costs (1st December 2005)
John Meale, managing director of materials handling and loading bay equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries, says spending time to choose well designed and manufactured equipment can pay dividends in making the goods in/out process safer and more
Thorworld signs up for new materials handling exhibition (1st December 2005)
Thorworld Industries has become on of the first UK manufacturers to book space at the new Materials Handling Live! exhibition. Sponsored by the British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF), the two day event will be held on May 23rd and 24th 2006 at
Clear benefits for glass unloading (1st October 2005)
Glass importer and wholesaler, Concorde Glass, is reported to have halved the time it takes to unload incoming trailers with a ramp supplied by Thorworld Industries. Fitted with a dock leveller, it has made unloading a one-man job and led to improved
Mobile lifting platforms (1st August 2005)
Two Truckloada mobile lifting platforms from Thorworld Industries are delivering increased efficiencies at an Initial City Link distribution operation.
Thorworld boss blasts dud imports (1st June 2005)
The head of a major manufacturer and supplier of loading bay and materials handling equipment has criticised the lack of quality standards in some cheap imports entering the UK.
Yardramps save loads (1st April 2005)
Switching to a mobile yardramp and modular loading dock to unload materials is saving more than £50,000 per year for BACO Consumer Products.
Thorworld Yardramp rewarded (1st February 2005)
After 15 years continuous reliable service, the very first yardramp produced by Thorworld Industries has been ‘retired’ by Claymore Grass Machinery – to be replaced with the latest Thorworld 10,000kg capacity Type 6 version.
Galvanized ramp resists corrosion (1st October 2004)
Bradford Hide Co. has eliminated loading ramp problems caused by salt corrosion with the purchase of a galvanized mobile yardramp from the RentARamp division of ThorWorld Industries.
Ramp reduces offloading time (1st October 2004)
A mobile yard ramp from the RentARamp division of ThorWorld has reduced the time taken to offload fishing boats at Scrabster Harbour, Caithness.
