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Ramp still going strong after 25 years (1st March 2012)
The first mobile yardramp built by Thorworld Industries is still going strong more than 25 years after it was made.
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Thorworld sees demand ramp up (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.
Bespoke ramps (1st November 2011)
A number of recent installations have highlighted Thorworld Industries' ability to devise tailor-made solutions to meet individual customers' specific logistics needs.
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Safety first for peace of mind (1st September 2011)
A positive commitment to safety in and around the loading bay can help firms save money and provide long-term peace of mind, according to John Meale,MD of loading/ unloading equipment specialist – Thorworld Industries
'replace with new'offer (1st July 2011)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries has launched a 'Replace With New' deal, for longer term hirers of its mobile yardramps, through the company's specialist RentARamp division. For hire agre
Bumper approval (1st May 2011)
Thorworld Industries has been granted a UK patent for its sliding nylon dock bumper that helps reduce damage to buildings and vehicles, and helps protect goods being carried.
Green light (1st May 2011)
Thorworld Industries has introduced optional low energy LED bulbs for its Standard Plus Dock Lights as a cost-effective, energy efficient alternative to the existing 80W bulbs.
Prevent accidents in the loading bay (1st March 2011)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist, Thorworld Industries offers a comprehensive range of safety aids and accessories, all designed to provide a safer, more productive working environment and to help fulfil som
Loads of reasons to do your homework (1st January 2011)
Taking the time to choose well-designed,properly
Heavy weight role (1st January 2011)
A recycling company has increased its efficiency during the loading of deliveries, thanks to a bespoke dock leveller from Thorworld Industries.
Maintain the maintenance regime (1st January 2011)
pre-planned service and maintenance of load handling equipment is a false economy which could have serious consequences, says John Meale, MD of Thorworld Industries.
Safe practices (1st January 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 scheme, businesses undergo a
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For facilities without loading bays (1st November 2010)
For those companies without a dedicated, raised loading bay area that want to increase efficiency, enhance safety and save money during vehicle loading and unloading, Thorworld Industries offers a comprehensive range of
Offers loading bay equipment advice (1st September 2010)
Loading and unloading specialist, Thorworld, will have a team of qualified staff on-hand throughout IMHX to provide expert advice and information on its large selection of loading bay equipment, safety aids and accessor
Thorworld ramps things up at JCB (1st September 2010)
For the fourth consecutive year 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.
Modular loading platform (1st July 2010)
Installation of a new modular loading platform system from Thorworld Industries is reported to have helped increase the efficiency of loading and unloading and enhanced safety for Universal Silencer.
Modular loading system (1st May 2010)
A loading platform system designed and built by Thorworld Industries has increased efficiency at Solstor UK, operator of a temperature controlled supply chain network for the food industry.
Safety aids and accessories for loading bays (1st March 2010)
Awide range of safety aids and accessories are available from Thorworld Industries. All are designed to provide a safer, more productive working environment and help fulfil some of the statutory health and safety regula
Loads of reasons to plan ahead (1st January 2010)
Failure to plan ahead for the service and maintenance of load handling equipment is a false economy which could have serious and expensive consequences for both machinery owners and operators, says John Meale,MD of Thor
Inflatable dock seals reduce energy bills (1st January 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
Wide range of products designed for loading bays (1st November 2009)
Thorworld Industries provides a one-stop single source for a wide variety of loading bay and materials handling products, including mobile yardramps which are suitable for the fast loading and unloading of vehicle trail
Bespoke ramps (1st September 2009)
Car manufacturer Toyota has installed modular loading/unloading systems from Thorworld Industries at its plants at Burnaston and Deeside, in areas where there are no raised loading docks.
2009 catalogue (1st July 2009)
A 44-page 2009/10 Product Range Catalogue from Thorworld Industries features materials handling solutions for specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equipment, accessories and safety aids.
Ramp website (1st March 2009)
Thorworld Industries has developed a specialist website covering mobile yard ramps, also known as vehicle or container loading ramps.
Ramp complements (1st January 2009)
When JCB Industrial invited its dealers to view updates to its range of Teletruk forklifts, a Thorworld mobile yard ramp was chosen for the live demonstration.
Ramps revamped (1st November 2008)
Thorworld Industries has revamped its mobile yard ramps range, providing customers with the opportunity to select a ramp that is not only cost-effective but which is well suited for their individual applications.
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Latest catalogue (1st September 2008)
Included in Thorworld Industries' 2008/9 catalogue are details of its enhanced selection of mobile yard ramps, suitable for the fast, efficient loading and unloading of vehicle trailers and containers by fork truck, par
Check quality (1st July 2008)
Purchasers, specifiers and users of materials handling and loading bay equipment are being urged to check that products they consider buying or using are CE marked and meet the appropriate EU quality and safety standard
Heavyweight yard ramp (1st May 2008)
A mobile yard ramp from Thorworld Industries is helping load and unload heavy construction equipment at the Terex facility in Warwick.
Mobile yard lift aids unloading (1st March 2008)
When catering equipment supplier Nisbets took on two additional temporary warehouses that did not have raised loading docks, it needed a safe, cost-effective method of unloading container vehicles.
Ramp system serves up fast unloading for kitchen firm (1st January 2008)
A yard ramp and extending dock leveller from Thorworld Industries have reduced turnaround times for trucks unloading goods at kitchen appliance maker, CDA Group.
Mobile yard ramps provide solutions for recycling (1st January 2008)
With a rise in the amount of domestic and commercial waste being sent for recycling, Thorworld Industries reports a big increase in demand for its mobile yard ramps from recycling companies
Choosing suppliers (1st November 2007)
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/out process more efficient and even saf
Spice work for new platforms (1st September 2007)
Two lightweight mobile platforms from Thorworld Industries have improved efficiency and safety at the West Bromwich processing plant of East End Foods, a spice, rice and lentil importer.
Smooth moves for smoothies (1st September 2007)
The lack of a fixed loading bay at serious Food Company's Llantrisant site has been solved with the introduction of a mobile yardramp and loading platform system from Thorworld Industries. A key part of a £5 million m
Loads of ideas (1st July 2007)
The 44-page 2007/2008 catalogue from Thorworld Industries has a wide range of materials handling solutions and is aimed at specifiers, purchasers and users of loading bay equipment.
An upwards turn in ramp exports (1st March 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. Two seven tonne Economy range
The only bay is up (1st November 2006)
Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Baumatic has solved the problem of loading and unloading without loading docks with two mobile yardramps from Thorworld Industries. The 10t (10,000kg) capacity ramps which have an overall leng
Recyclers ramp it up (1st September 2006)
Eurokey Recycling has solved the problem of having no loading bays by using yardramps from Thorworld Industries to load containers.
Catalogue provides LOADS more handling solutions (1st September 2006)
Loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries has released a 25th anniversary product range catalogue which provides a comprehensive source of information for the company's product line-up. It covers every
New event (1st January 2006)
Loading and unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries will be exhibiting at the recently announced Materials Handling Live! exhibition.
Time saving (1st November 2005)
Concorde Glass has halved the time it takes to unload incoming containers since installing a ramp from Thorworld Industries. Fitted with a dock leveller, it has transferred unloading into a oneman job and led to improvements in working conditions.
Easy loading (1st September 2005)
Two Truckloada mobile lifting platforms from Thorworld Industries have boosted efficiency at an Initial City Link distribution operation.They have streamlined loading procedures and reduced the number of vehicles needed at the Computer 2000 logistics
Thorworld helps to cut handling costs (1st May 2005)
Switching to a mobile yardramp and modular loading dock to unload materials is providing cost savings in excess of £50 000 a year for BACO Consumer Products.
Food aid (1st November 2004)
Equipment from ThorWorld Industries has been chosen for a warehouse extension at Special Offer Supplies, Derby, provider of food products to retailers.
Single source (1st January 2004)
ThorWorld Industries provides a one-stop, single source for loading bay equipment accessories, safety aids, trucks, mobile lifting platforms and yardramps and will exhibit a range of its products at IMHX 2004. John Meale established the company in 19
Salt Solution (5th September 2003)
Problems caused to loading ramps by salt corrosion have been solved by Bradford Hide Co since it purchased a galvanised mobile yardramp from the RentARamp division of ThorWorld Industries
