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CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2023 Industry News TCS&D | CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF PUBLICATION 2: Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter the chilled and Front Cover freezer rental sector 3: Marshall Fleet Solutions acquiries Michael Ward Limited For more information on and Peter Staines Refrigeration Myriad Parts, please visit EXCLUSIVE View From The Summit page 21 or tvisit myriad- parts.com or call: +44 (0) Sponsored by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent 2380 710168 6-7: An interview with Harry Hughes, MD at FET Logistics COLD CHAIN FOCUS 4: Latest from the Cold Chain Federation LOGISTICS UK NEWS 10. UKWA NEWS 16. 8: JS Davidson builds for the future with £1m investment logistics.org.uk ukwa.org.uk 8: Constellation Cold Logistics announces brand refresh 10: Logistics UK - Further support is needed 11: Magnavale's £130 million Cold Store Investment 12-13: 5 ways Hydratech can help your cold chain business save energy and money TCS&D, The UK's Cold Chain Awards 14-15: Submit your entries by Friday 30th June! UKWA NEWS 16: Warehousing of the future: a focus on people and the planet Trailers, Bodies, Refrigeration & Equipment CONTRACT HIRE & SHORT TERM HIRE 18: Thermo King Enhances the Telematics Connectivity for the Vehicle-Powered Units REFRIGERATED VEHICLE 20: Carrier Transicold’s Vector S15 Trailer Refrigeration & TRAILER HIRE Unit Delivers Cost and Energy Savings 22-23: EXCLUSIVE: Marshall Fleet Solutions Latest www.falconvehiclesolutions.co.uk 24: Delivering value to our customers – Gray & Adams & BAKO 24: ORBCOMM Takes Cold Chain Telematics to The Next Level Contact us today for your free quote. 25: Fleet Compliance Management strengthens Kinship Bridgwater: 01278 422221 Logistics relationship with Axscend Taunton: 01823 324021 26: Oakland Distribution Trailer Fleet 100% Electric 26: The new S.CS FREEPOST curtainsider semi-trailer launched info@falconvehiclesolutions.co.uk 28: Carpe Diem a Perpetual Motion by Highnam Assist 1 Equipment & Services 30: ISD Solutions finishes new R D Johns Distribution Centre 32: ICS Cool Energy Expands its i-Chiller Portfolio with New Planet-Friendly Process Chiller JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews INDUSTRY NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter the chilled and freezer rental sector Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of Redde FridgeXpress brand but will benefit from the Northgate plc has entered the chilled increased resources and support from being and freezer van rental sector with the part of the Northgate group. acquisition of FridgeXpress. Founder and managing director David Richards It has bought the Rugby-based business which is leaving the business and his position as MD provides specialist refrigerated vehicles to a will be taken over by Danny Bell, who has been broad range of commercial customers in the the company’s operations director for over a UK. decade. Founded in 2008, FridgeXpress is based in Long Martin Ward, CEO of Redde Northgate plc Lawford, Rugby, from where it provides over commented: “With FridgeXpress, we continue 600 chilled and freezer vans and trailers to more our record of acquisitions offering significant than 100 customers nationwide, principally in potential for growing both customers and fleet, the pharmaceutical and food sectors. leveraging our extensive customer network. FridgeXpress will enhance Northgate Vehicle FridgeXpress has an impressive track record “We would like to congratulate Danny, Craig Hire's range of specialist LCVs in the UK and and an excellent reputation in its specialist and Scott on their new positions and wish follows the July 2022 acquisition of traffic sector.” David well for the future,” he added. management specialist Blakedale which has Northgate’s current branch manager of the Founder and MD David Richards said: “I am grown its fleet by over 30% in the past year. year Craig Diaz becomes the company’s new immensely proud of the business that we have FridgeXpress runs a fleet of diesel and electric operations director, while Scott Steadman will built up over more than 14 years. We have vans and trailers. It was one of the first join the company as a business development single-mindedly concentrated on chilled and companies to add electric refrigerated vans to manager, moving from his current position as a refrigerated rental and have become one of the its fleet to help customers tackle their emissions new business manager at Northgate. best providers in the industry. particularly in urban areas. “We have been impressed with all aspects of “I would like to thank my team and customers All vehicles are managed and maintained the FridgeXpress business. It is a profitable and for their support, many of which have been with centrally from its workshop in Rugby supported well-run business and very complementary to us from the very start. I look forward to seeing by a network of mobile service engineers. Northgate and we are delighted to welcome the business continue to grow with the added Since 2008, FridgeXpress has built a reputation them to the Group. It employs an experienced investment and support from the Northgate for providing high levels of customer service and dedicated workforce that are extremely team,” he added. that combine quality, choice, and flexibility. focused on providing a first-class service to www.fridgexpress.com The business will continue to trade under the its customers,” explained Neil McCrossan (Pictured), UK Sales & Marketing Director for Northgate. 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TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews INDUSTRY NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marshall Fleet Solutions acquiries Michael Ward Limited and Peter Staines Refrigeration Marshall Fleet Solutions has confirmed the acquisition of FRIGOBLOCK dealers Peter Staines Refrigeration and Michael Ward Limited. Both transactions completed on 4th May 2023. The acquisition supports Marshall’s broader Ambition 2030 programme which focuses on developing sustainable products and services to help customers meet their climate action targets. Mark Howell, Managing Director, Marshall Fleet Solutions comments: “We are very pleased to add Peter Staines Refrigeration and Michael Ward to Marshall’s portfolio of businesses, particularly given the sustainable nature of the FRIGOBLOCK electric transport refrigeration product range. “Both businesses will continue to run as stand-alone operations under their existing leadership teams and we have no intention of making any immediate changes. We will be taking time over the coming months to properly understand both of the businesses, getting to know their people better and learning from the things they do well. “Our absolute priority is to ensure that colleagues at both PSR and MWL are able to focus on delivering their usual levels of outstanding service and value to their customers.” For more information, please visit www.marshallfleetsolutions.co.uk BEFORE Just keeps going: AFTER Our toughest, warmest, grippiest glove ever After 6 weeks working in the toughest cold store imaginable. Order on line at VEGAN www.goldfreeze.com or F R I E N D LY The Extreme Temperature Specialists call 0845 643 4753 sales@goldfreeze.co.uk JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com 3
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews COLD CHAIN FOCUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking Cold Chain Priorities To Parliament By Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive Shane Brennan TCS&D, the UK's only independent digital and printed magazine for the temperature controlled supply chain, brings you an exclusive article from Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the CCF. The Cold Chain Federation is the voice of the temperature controlled supply chain in the UK. To paraphrase Steve Jobs, ‘tools are just temperature-controlled logistics can be a to hear directly from our industry’s people, tools, what’s important is to have faith challenge. Of the people who do know what we more than 150 representatives from across a in people’. Day in and day out, usually do, many are either unaware of the breadth of range of cold chain roles joined us to talk about without even realising it households and jobs available or do not know about the career the crucial role the UK’s cold chain delivers businesses across our nation put their prospects. It will take time but together we can today and the contribution it will make to the faith in the people working throughout the show the cold chain as a great industry for people key climate, social and economic challenges of UK’s cold chain. who want to embrace ceaseless innovation, a tomorrow. And as an industry we have certainly responded fulfilling and meaningful career, international Partnering with Generation Logistics and to this confidence placed in us, making sure travel and leading-edge technology as part of Lineage Logistics, it was fantastic to see cold that the nation’s food and pharma supply the day job. chain leaders and future talent alike discussing chains have remained up and running through In recent years the cold chain has been the impacts of Government policies with MPs challenge after challenge. The cold chain’s investing into supporting and encouraging the from across the political spectrum. Generation resilience through Covid restrictions, post- next generation of talent as well as improving Logistics is an important campaign which has Brexit upheaval, staffing shortages and the pay, conditions and career development brought the logistics industry together to find energy crisis has been in large part down to the opportunities for those already working the next generation of logistics talent, and we ingenuity, skill, experience and dedication of within the industry. The staffing shortages support and participate in the campaign for the the people working throughout the cold chain. as the nation came out of Covid restrictions benefit of CCF members. Cold chain people have certainly shown their highlighted that it was time to look at where Our vision for the future is for joining the UK mettle, and operators are rightly proud of their the industry could modernise in these areas, cold chain to be seen as a highly desirable employees. As our industry looks to the future, and operators responded well. career choice, full of opportunity and fulfilment our people are at the heart of how the cold Operators are also investing in developing the across a variety of roles including warehouse chain will grow and evolve to meet the nation’s skills that will be needed within the industry’s operatives, driving, engineering, sustainability, changing needs. workforce as the cold chain evolves over the finance, marketing, HR, digital technology and This is one of the reasons why it is so important decades to come. People in our industry are international trade to name but a few. that we work together and seek support from adapting and learning new skills as the cold As an industry we have set out together in the politicians as we address challenges around chain evolves in response to changing customer right direction and as demand continues to bringing new people into our growing industry requirements, international trade dynamics, increase for temperature-controlled logistics, and upskilling for the cold chain of the future. technological innovation and the journey it is crucial that we continue together on this As an industry that largely operates under towards net zero. road to develop our talented people and our the general public’s radar, filling roles in This ongoing investment into people and future skills for the future. skills will be at its most effective with the right support and engagement from Government. Part of the Cold Chain Federation’s role is to act as the voice of the industry to Government, helping politicians and policy makers to understand the opportunities and challenges our industry faces and to identify the policies that will best support us in developing into the cold chain the nation will need in the future. This is why our latest parliamentary reception, which took place in the House of Commons in May, was designed to show politicians the vital role that cold chain people are playing for the nation today and for the future and celebrate people in the cold chain. Giving MPs the chance 4 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
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VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT Feature sponsored by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Welcome to the 'View from the Summit’ feature. In each issue of TCS&D, we will be asking key industry people about their business in today’s competitive temperature controlled supply chain industry. This issue, we're delighted to talk to Harry Hughes, Managing Director at FET Logistics. pharmaceuticals, including APIs, medical your fleet currently? If so, what advantages do devices, clinical trials, or finished products. you see this gives your clients? ----------------------------------------------------- Question: Can you firstly tell us what Answer: Our preferred platform is Verilocation temperature-controlled vehicles that FET from Add Secure. A driver ID log in is available, Harry Hughes Logistics operates? as well as panic buttons and front and rear live Managing Director Answer: Our fleet consists of forty vehicles, cameras. The alarm system onboard coordinates ranging from Sprinter vans to articulated trucks, with the Transcan recorders and ensures that FET Logistics with most of them being specially equipped all shipments are carefully monitored by the vans that have beds for long distance trips. monitoring system. Our Maple locks are also ----------------------------------------------------- Question: What has been the most important installed and we're hoping Verilocation will be technical development in your temperature- able to integrate the Maple locking system into Question: How did you get into the controlled bodies and refrigeration systems in one system so it's easier for us to validate the temperature-controlled distribution sector and recent years and how has it impacted on your system! what is your role within FET Logistics? operations within FET Logistics? Question: Customer needs are constantly Answer: The latest technology from fridge changing, so what are you finding is now the manufacturers allows us to maintain optimal biggest request from your customers? conditions for products carried, such as Answer: Many customers are now looking for narrowing the temperature range inside the environmentally friendly solutions that can help refrigerators. them reduce their carbon footprint and comply Question: Are you using telematics across with more stringent environmental regulations that will eventually affect us all. As a result, we are implementing policies that will allow Answer: I am the Managing Director; I am also responsible for quality and security. The temperature-controlled environment has always been a focus of ours, however our attention shifted when we were asked to work with a client on a project that was challenging to complete, with certain travel restrictions due to the nature of the goods. Through that job, we developed a unique relationship with that client and assisted them in their growth as they moved into the pharmaceutical sector. Our business now consists of 99% 6 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
Feature sponsored by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT us to reach sustainability goals and help our customers reach theirs as well. Question: What environmental measures does FET Logistics incorporate to ensure best practice? Answer: Currently, we are working towards ISO 1400 Environmental certification, which we hope to attain by the end of the year. As part of our ongoing partnership with Marshall Fleet Services, they are developing and installing Titan solar units on our new vans that will operate in accordance with Pharma- specific requirements. Our current focus is on route optimization, vehicle maintenance, and eco training, with all drivers completing a fuel efficiency course earlier this year. There is no doubt that electric vehicles are at the forefront of our minds, and we are constantly looking for ways to move toward them. We still face the greatest challenge with distance, since electric is not yet practical for dedicated lifesaving shipments. We are exploring alternative fuels such as biodiesel and HVO. Question: The last 36 months has thrown us all a curve ball, how has business been for FET Logistics since the pandemic started? Answer: It’s been extremely busy! Our team distributed vaccines at different temperature ranges. As the pandemic unfolded, we worked tirelessly to move shipments at minus 80°C, which proved difficult due to dry ice supply issues at some points. My thanks go out to the logistics industry for continuing to work throughout the pandemic, as it has grown significantly since the start of the pandemic. It wasn't the same for everyone. Question: If you could give one piece of advice challenges and opportunities. It can involve will help you build a successful and rewarding to a newcomer to our industry, what would it attending industry conferences and events career. be? like the TCS&D Show, taking courses and Question: Lastly, would you like to share any Answer: The best advice I can give a newcomer training programs, and networking with other news about your company that you feel would to the industry is to focus on continuous learning professionals. benefit the TCS&D readers? and skill development. Regulatory changes, Furthermore, it is important to cultivate a strong Answer: It is our pleasure to assist anyone in new technologies, and best practices are work ethic and a commitment to quality and need through FET Logistics, which operates 24 constantly emerging in temperature-controlled safety. It involves adhering to all relevant laws, hours a day, 7 days a week. Get in touch with distribution. regulations, and guidelines, and maintaining us if you have any questions. Staying current with the latest trends and and operating all equipment and systems in a www.fetlogistics.co.uk developments in the industry, along with safe and efficient manner. continuously improving your skills and Keeping informed, learning continuously, and knowledge, will better prepare you to handle maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety To find out more about the difference we can make to your business, call 0800 328 9001 or visit www.flexerent.co.uk JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com 7
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews COLD CHAIN FOCUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JS Davidson builds for the future with £1m investment Leading bespoke temperature-controlled solutions specialists JS Davidson (formerly known as Chiltern Cold Storage) has invested almost £1 million in enhancing the business’ operations. Offering a complete end to end solution, Peterborough based JS Davidson has made the investment as it continues to build for growth, following several high-profile contract wins. Recent investments include a £220,000 into installing a new compressor and air-cooled cooling tower. A further £400,000 has been dedicated to an electrical installation upgrade at their Peterborough site which includes brand new control panels and transformers which will drive greater efficiency and improvements in their operation and a new welfare room for staff with kitchen facilities. To drive greater efficiency within its operation becoming more energy efficient and reduce consumption for the benefit of the environment and and to reflect its increased portfolio of services, of course our customers. As a business, we are committed to improving our carbon footprint and JS Davidson has also invested £250,000 into creating a sustainable storage business that meets the rigorous requirements of our clients.” a state-of-the-art warehouse management For more information, please contact JS Davidson on: system from Principal Logistics Technologies which will optimise stock management, Constellation Cold Logistics enhance traceability and transparency, and announces brand refresh facilitate improvements in both handling and storage. Constellation Cold Logistics, a leading term partnerships with customers to deliver John Davidson, Managing Director at JS European cold storage and logistics cold logistics excellence with local market Davidson commented: “Following a number of provider, announced recently a refresh of expertise throughout Europe. The rebranding high profile contract wins and an unprecedented brand image for the group. is part of our vision to deliver cold logistics spike in demand for cold storage services - that The new brand was launched recently and will excellence with a common culture, customer initially became apparent as we worked through be followed by the rebranding of all subsidiary experience and in line with the Company values Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic – especially companies in the next 12 months. of Trust, Excellence, Entrepreneurship and One following the recent spike in the e-commerce Team.” sector, we have committed nearly £1 million in Constellation is Europe’s leading independent capital investment over the past 18 months to cold storage and logistics provider with facilitate our recent growth as well as improve approximately 600,000 pallet positions of our infrastructure as we build for the future. temperature-controlled capacity and a presence “Our new game changing warehouse across 6 European countries. management solution will drive a number of improvements throughout the business, namely Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of Constellation said: Constellation is a portfolio company of Arcus provide more scope for reporting, allowing “This is a natural step within our buy-and-build InfrastructurePartners(“Arcus”),anindependent customers to place their own orders through strategy which focuses on investing in long- fund manager with significant experience in designated portals and vastly improve the European infrastructure investments. transparency and visibility of stock. Discover more about Constellation Cold “On the electrical side of things, while we have Logistics: www.constellationcold.com taken strategic steps to minimise the impact of rising energy costs, we also have one eye on 8 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
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TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews COLD CHAIN FOCUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Further support is needed By Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK www.logistics.org.uk | 03717 11 22 22 Following the launch of Logistics UK’s an EV charging and refuelling infrastructure with industry to unlock potential investment ElectricVehicle(EV)Report2023–published roadmap designed in collaboration with in energy generation, by linking feed-in tariff 11 May 2023 – the business group is urging businesses that recognises the needs of rates to wholesale electricity prices, which will government to significantly accelerate the logistics vehicles, backed with clear guidance enable greater levels of commercial energy rollout of public charging infrastructure and incentives for local authorities. generation and energy security for businesses. across the UK, while ensuring it is fully Alongside operator concerns about the To help businesses manage the costs of accessible to commercial vehicles, with public chargepoint network, contributors to decarbonisation, Logistics UK is pushing clear milestones for minimum levels of our EV Report, reported significant costs for government for more support through tax suitable chargepoint installations across transitioning to EVs. Many had seen acquisition allowances for capital expenditure on green the country to meet DfT’s 300,000 public and servicing costs increase in recent months infrastructure. The sector also needs longer- electric chargepoints target by 2030. and operators who require an increase in term certainty on grants for logistics businesses Research shows that while there are 4.63 the power supply at their depots reported to develop reliable investment plans for the million vans registered on UK roads, since 2019 estimated costs to upgrade their energy supply future. the percentage of plug-in vans in the van parc of between £100,000 and over £1 million. As Whilst Logistics UK is pleased to see a much has only increased from 0.3% to 0.9% with a heavier vehicles look to electrify, their power greater recognition by policy makers of the total of just over 42,000 plug-in vans in 2022. needs will be greater. While a small car-derived importance of adequate power supply and Currently, inadequate public charging network electric van has batteries that start at 20kWh, charging infrastructure, the pace of change is preventing hauliers from investing in EV HGVs will require batteries with capacities up for delivering essential infrastructure, power technology and if the industry is to decarbonise to, or even beyond, 600kWh. In order to charge supply, vehicles and skills to operate commercial effectively in line with the government’s 2050 the batteries of heavy vehicles or for large fleets EV fleets must accelerate significantly to meet deadline, the public charging network must be of vans at depots, it is clear that premises will the demand that will follow as sales of new ready to meet the anticipated demand so that require a greater power supply than currently conventionally fuelled vehicles end. commercial operators can rely on it as part of supplied. The challenges connected with transitioning their operations. On 1 January 2023, a total Since the business group’s first EV report in to commercial electric vehicles are manifold of 37,055 public electric chargepoints were 2019, when the cost of power supply increases and all must be urgently addressed jointly by recorded across the country, which compared was first flagged, Logistics UK has continued government and all relevant industry sectors to 1 October 2022, shows an increase of only to urge government to provide a fair and in an urgent and timely manner if net zero 7%. This is concerning for the logistics sector, equitable approach to funding electricity deadlines are to be met. with monthly installations needing to rise by connections to enable the expansion of depot Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business 288% by 2030 to meet the 300,000 target. charging to support logistics businesses. With groups, representing logistics businesses which Not only must the number of public chargepoints rising inflation and volatile energy prices - with are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more increase rapidly, but the public chargepoint one company quoted around £5,000 for every than seven million people directly employed in network must factor in the needs of larger additional megawatt of electricity - businesses the making, selling and moving of goods. With commercial vehicles. The needs of large vans are already facing increasing financial pressures decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and is only just starting to be catered for and in the alongside decarbonising their vehicle fleets to other disruptive forces driving change in the future, public charging for HGVs must also be meet industry’s net zero commitments. way goods move across borders and through included. Logistics UK is urgently calling for Logistics UK is calling on government to work the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. Formoreinformationabouttheorganisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk 10 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
£130 MILLION INVESTMENT INTO EUROPE’S MOST EFFICIENT COLD STORE FACILITY Magnavale, one of the UK’s leading McClaren have completed the main concrete slab, cold storage providers, has announced and low bay cladding and steelwork for the staircase that they have made a £130 million and office are now complete. Construction has also investment into their new development begun on the high bay automation, and the high bay in Easton, Lincolnshire. cladding, which including the cranes, are currently being erected within the store’s steelwork lattice. The The 101,000-pallet cold store will be the highest cold electrical infrastructure and fire suppression system store built in the UK, at 47.5 metres high, allowing are also making steady progress. greater capacity and efficiency in a smaller footprint. Magnavale intends for the energy efficient facility, The refrigeration and oxygen reduction plantrooms, which will be run entirely on renewables, to serve as essential elements of the cold store, are under the first automated development of their extensive construction and nearing completion. Magnavale are pipeline of new facilities across strategic locations in pleased with the progress made so far and remains the UK and Europe. confident that they will complete construction in Q4 2024. Advanced Infrastructure Magnavale’s new development in Easton, Grantham, for Greener, More Secure is set to become the most efficient cold store in Europe, accommodating a capacity of 101,000 Supply Chains pallets. The fully automated cold store will operate solely on renewable energy, making it an Magnavale are excited that the progress of its environmentally sustainable solution for the modern Easton development is progressing rapidly. Since cold storage industry. breaking ground in September 2022, the company has achieved significant milestones, positioning the development to become Europe’s most efficient cold store. JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com For more information, please visit www.magnavale.co.uk 11
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews COLD CHAIN FOCUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 ways Hydratech can help your cold chain business save energy and money Energy efficiency strategies, procedures, numerous operating advantages such as high circumstances various issues can develop, investments, and behaviours are critical thermal conductivity, low viscosity and low including advanced corrosion, biological to the future success of energy intensive dose rates. fouling, and sediment formation. All of which industries such as the cold chain. By retrofitting existing systems - moving from will have a direct and negative impact on heat Increasing energy prices, carbon reduction propylene glycol to Coolflow DTX, customers transfer efficiency, pumping performance, and policies, and tighter building regulations have reported considerable energy/CO² savings. energy consumption. are just a few of the challenges facing Arla Foods has seen a 17% reduction in energy Hydratech’s in-house laboratory carries the sector, as countries around the world consumed by the main coolant circulation out analytical fluid testing of thermal fluids, commit to reducing their reliance on fossil pumps and process cooling systems after primarily microbiological and chemistry testing fuels and associated emissions of harmful moving to Coolflow DTX. There has also been - to identify water contaminates, bacterial greenhouse gases. a noticeable reduction in running time and load presence, water treatment levels or the make- A key objective since Hydratech's formation on the dairy’s primary refrigerant compressors up of elements. in 1998, has been the establishment of - which they believe will considerably prolong Following testing, a Hydratech engineer will technical partnerships with leading cold chain the life span of their system. issue a comprehensive report - to confirm businesses, to help them reduce their energy DTX retrofit cost reductions are achieved by: coolant and system condition (concentration, dependencies, drive down carbon emissions, • Increasing speed of heat transfer and pH, total dissolved solids, turbidity etc) and and make significant operational cost savings. where appropriate any recommended action. From the collection of raw materials and production process Hydratech recommend quarterly sampling, in manufacturing - to storage, distribution and • Improving Coefficients of Performance accordance with BSRIA and British Standard retail - the UK’s leading formulator of high- • Minimising compressor loading and BS8552 guidelines. performance glycols and secondary refrigerants Selecting the correct type and concentration work in collaboration with the likes of Arla, running hours of glycol is very important. The glycol type Muller, Lidl and Alfred Bartlett, to identify fluid • Reducing pumping energy consumed should already be known and recorded in the related energy saving opportunities and deliver 2. REDUCING CAPITAL EXPENDITURE commissioning documents or maintenance a comprehensive suite of services including, COST (CAPEX) AT CONCEPT DESIGN logs for your systems. Hydratech can assist fluid selection advice, fluid testing/analysis, PHASE with glycol determination analysis if it is not and cooling system efficiency management. As well as utilising the performance benefits of known. Key components of Hydratech’s energy Coolflow DTX, customers such as Ocado, Lidl Too much glycol or too high a % will cause efficiency program for the cold chain and global logistics leaders DHL have designed system inefficiencies through reduced heat include: their refrigeration systems with Coolflow DTX transfer ability and pumping capacity. Not 1. GLYCOL UPGRADE - COOLFLOW DTX in mind, allowing them to make considerable enough glycol or too low a % can lead to the RETROFIT savings in hardware and capital expenditure. expensive freeze-ups previously mentioned and Reducing energy consumption in the cold chain Where DTX is specified at the design stage, can become susceptible to biological fouling. does not always require significant investment savings can be achieved through downsizing For over 25 years, Hydratech have been in new hardware, or expensive system of: assisting the cold chain industry with fluid modifications. • Primary gas compressors advice and selection. By understanding their Proven to reduce energy costs by >10% (as • Heat exchangers exact application requirements, the team verified by Star Technical Services), Coolflow • Circulation pumps and motors at Hydratech can specify the optimum fluid DTX is a revolutionary non-toxic secondary • Pipework diameter and length solution and ensure customers benefit from refrigerant, suitable for replacing propylene The smaller systems and plant footprints onsite improved system efficiency, extended system glycol in food and cold storage cooling also provide significant operating cost and life and considerable energy savings. systems. energy savings. 4. FLUID AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Performance wise, DTX has very similar 3. MONITORING GLYCOL CONDITION AND - MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL FOR heat transfer and pumping characteristics to CONCENTRATION OPTIMISED PERFORMANCE ethylene glycol and subsequently benefits from Based on many years of experience, it is not As refrigeration systems typically use between uncommon for the maintenance of cold chain cooling systems to be overlooked. Under such 12 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews COLD CHAIN FOCUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 to 85% of the energy in the temperature- • Re-balancing and recommissioning of pre- transfer can be severely impeded, at the cost of controlled areas, correct maintenance and existing systems reduced output, increased energy consumption system condition is essential if system etc. Hydratech engineers are trained to efficiency is to be optimised and operating • HTF sampling, analysis, monitoring and disassemble, clean, reassemble, pressure-test costs are minimised. management and recommission heat exchangers. By combining expertise in water treatment It is often possible to identify a range of chemistry, fluid thermodynamics and mechanical • All aspects of chemical treatment for modifications, large and small, that would engineering, Hydratech Services delivers a water-based HTF's improve process output and efficiency. For fully integrated, holistic approach to process example; and hydronic systems management. This in- • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • For heat exchangers, it is often possible turn maximises the potential for optimised programs for process and potable water performance, reduced operational costs and systems to remove one or more plates and thus significant return on investment gains. reduce pressure-drop and improve Hydratech provides a range of office and site- 5. THERMAL OPTIMISATION - HEAT pumping efficiency. based services, including: EXCHANGERS & HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS • It is not uncommon for the original heat • Pre-commission flushing, chemical By optimising the thermal interface between transfer fluid selection and concentration heat exchangers and heat transfer fluids, to be overly conservative. Hydratech are conditioning and filling with Heat Transfer Hydratech (working in partnership with often engaged to replace ‘old technology’ Fluid (HTF) leading heat transfer specialists Alfa Laval) fluid with more thermally efficient products, • Flushing, reconditioning and refilling of have helped leading cold chain businesses often providing >10% improvement in pre-existing systems maximise thermal efficiency, reduce energy production output and/or energy savings • Reactive (retro) design, fabrication, consumption, minimise CO2 production and (as previously mentioned in point - 1. installation and commissioning of Side boost profitability. Glycol Upgrade - Coolflow DTX retrofit). Stream Filtration Units For heat exchangers incorporated in To find out more about how Hydratech can • Pressure testing new and pre-existing refrigeration systems - especially food and help your cold chain business improve systems beverage systems - there is often installed a system efficiency, reduce energy costs and • Balancing and commissioning of new Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) arrangement on the maximise uptime, contact Sam Hickson systems process side, but not on the heat transfer fluid 01792 586800 or sam@hydratech.co.uk (HTF) side. For this reason, it is rare for the HTF side to be cleaned ‘at all’. Subsequently the rate of heat Glycol experts for cooling & heating systems Unrivalled range of Heat Transfer Fluids, and portfolio of Specialist Engineering & Maintenance Services, to improve process and hydronic system efficiency, save energy and minimise downtime. Talk Direct, Buy Direct 01792 586800 info@hydratech.co.uk www.hydratech.co.uk JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com 13
TCS&D AWARDS 10th ANNIVERSARY TCS&D, THE UK'S COLD CHAIN AWARDS | THE MIDLAND, MANCHESTER | THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 TCS&D's Cold Chain Awards Time is running out for entries for the 10th Anniversary of the TCS&D Awards. Enter by Friday 30th June. The TCS&D Awards were created by cold chain professionals to recognise companies and individuals who have really made a difference in the temperature controlled supply chain. All companies and individuals involved within this industry are invited to nominate themselves or other candidates in any of the below award categories by Friday 30th June 2023. The results will be announced at the prestigous TCS&D Awards Dinner on Thursday 21st September at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. For ticket bookings or sponsorship enquiries, please contact Martyn Cogan on 07545 378793 or email martyn@tcsandd.com TCS&D AWARDS CATEGORIES FOR 2023 Environmental & Sustainability Award Livery of the Year Award AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Sponsored by RGVA Vehicle Graphics www.rgva.co.uk Materials Handling Equipment Cold Store Contractor of the Year Provider Award Sponsored by SAFE-door Industries Sponsored by SSI Schaefer www.SAFE-door.co.uk www.ssi-schaefer.com Innovation Award Rental & Contract Hire Sponsored by Petit Forestier Company of the Year www.petitforestier.co.uk Sponsored by Gray & Adams www.gray-adams.com Discover our new lighter Petit Forestier vehicle equipped with The Urban box by Lecapitaine Transport Refrigeration Manufacturer Award Customer Service Award ITT HUB - 11-12 MAY 2022 Sponsored by ABC Trailer Solutions Sponsored by Longhurst RefrigerationCOLDCHAIN HUB STAND 1556 www.abctrailersolutions.com pecialist inwtwewm.lopngehruarsttruefrriegeration.co.uk ontrolled rental king to transport and store chilled ENTER TODAY AT www.tcsdawards.cowmw| Dwe.atdclisnae nfodr dEn. ctroiems FrJidUaNy E30/tJhUJLuYne2200223 1 4ozen products, Petit Forestier a wide range of refrigerated vehicles cold stores for hire.
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Warehousing of the future: a focus on people and the planet Clare Bottle FCILT, Chief Executive, UKWA Although the Industrial and Logistics property market is calming down, it’s definitely not going backwards. In recent weeks supermarket giant Lidl has announced its intention to recruit over 1,500 distribution centre workers, to support its continued store expansion across the country. It has also submitted plans for a new distribution centre in Leeds, which if approved would create a further 400 jobs. Meanwhile another retailer, The Range, has started work on the largest warehouse development to be built in the UK this year: a new state-of-the-art 1.2million sq ft distribution unit located at Gateway 14, Suffolk’s new logistics park. It is expected to create around 1,650 jobs once complete in 12 months’ time. According to an analysis of new ONS data it eliminate the greenhouse gases associated At our recent UKWA Roadshow in Wales, by Indeed Flex, the online staffing platform, with traditional air conditioning, but it also Will Laing, Associate Director with Savills, demand for UK warehouse workers has risen maintains a comfortable working environment further confirmed that there is evidence of by 43% compared with pre-pandemic levels. for workers. a wider environmental shift. He described However, the story isn’t simply about growth. As the latest addition to Europe’s foremost increased demand amongst occupiers for Increasingly, the focus is on workforce – as pharmaceutical supply chain network, Grade A, sustainable buildings that contribute well as customer – satisfaction, with occupiers Movianto’s new warehouse in Bedford boasts to reducing carbon footprint and controlling seeking more specialised and more sustainable both ambient and temperature-controlled energy costs. The good news is that developers buildings. storage facilities. are rising to the challenge. There are some This was borne out by a round-table discussion The new building provides double the space of ‘easy wins’ according to Will. If 40% of roof at a recent Property Week event that I chaired, its previous premises, with 80,000 pallet spaces space of all new developments was used for where we talked about the role of the built and room to accommodate its new automated photovoltaic solar panels, this would deliver environment in creating more diverse and systems. As well as planning for the future 97% of the energy needs for the 250million sq equitable workspaces, and was further needs of their pharma- and healthcare industry ft in the pipeline, he said. evidenced by warehouse visits I made to a clients, Movianto has an eye on keeping its At the first ever IWLEX event in May this year, couple of UKWA members: Movianto, whose workforce happy, investing substantially not I spoke about the Rise & Rise of Warehousing, new warehouse in Bedford has specialist only into infrastructure, but also technology touching on some of the factors that influence storage for controlled drugs; and Active Ants’ and sustainability. where and how we will build the warehouses of first UK facility, which has been purpose built to Here again, the focus is on people as well as the future – these include planning permission, optimise the automation of e-fulfilment. the planet, providing employees with the best freight routes, electrical power and, of course, Active Ants is one of the leading e-fulfilment possible working environment in a building labour markets. providers in Europe, with existing locations in constructed according to low energy demand If you missed us at IWLEX, please do join UKWA Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. This year principles, including solar energy on the roof. at the forthcoming Multimodal exhibition in the company has opened a brand-new 252,000 Both Active Ants’ and Movianto’s warehouses June, where we will have our usual Pavilion and square foot facility in Brackmills Northampton, offer beautiful working environments that will will be hosting a series of insightful seminars which has been given an A+ sustainability undoubtedly help these companies – and others and panel discussions, with expert speakers rating. It has 1,000 solar panels on its roof, like them – to compete for labour resources. covering not only the future of warehousing, which generates at least 40% of its energy Alongside the use of robots to reduce the but also the gender pay gap in the logistics requirement, while every other panel on the fatigue and boredom of repetitive tasks, sites sector and safety in the warehouse. roof of the fulfilment centre is made into a sky like these boast great building design, making light: this provides a lot of natural light and them pleasant and attractive places to work, www.ukwa.org.uk releases hot air that accumulates at the top while the commitment to sustainability and of the building, creating an alternative form of staff welfare engenders a sense of pride in the temperature control. company they work for. They also use an eco-friendly cooling system, which uses fresh air. Not only does 16 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
WOMEN IN Brought to you by COLD CHAIN LAUNCH EVENT Thursday, 21st September, Midland Hotel, Manchester 9:30am until 3pm (Taking place prior to the 10th Anniversary of the TCS&D Awards Dinner) To book your place(s), please email womenincoldchain@hotmail.com Thank you to all of our sponsors for their support Discover our new lighter etit Forestier vehicle equipped The Urban box by Lecapitaine ITT HUB - 11-12 MAY 2022 COLDCHAIN HUB STAND 1556 01827 26 3100 sales.admin@petitforestier.co.uk FREE site survey FIGHT THE ICE Condair DA Freezer dehumidifiers Before: Ice on walls After: No ice will remove moisture from your freezer and stop: Condair DA Before: Misting After: No misting Freezer dehumidifier ■ Ice on walls, ceilings and floors ■ Excess icing on evaporators Contact us for free expert advice ■ Frequently needed defrost cycles ■ Inefficient chiller operation Tel: +44 (0)1903 850 200 Email: uk.sales@condair.com Humidification, Dehumidification Web: www.condair.co.uk and Evaporative Cooling JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com 17
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews TRAILERS, BODIES, REFRIGERATION & EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE ON FUEL SAVINGS Visit us at itthub SF1ta1arn-n1db21o 2rMo5au1yg, 2022 h, UK C601 Thermo King Enhances the Telematics Connectivity for the Vehicle-Powered Units The new BlueBox Lite device offers Thermo King TracKing™ web portal, TK Reefer improved response times customers an easy and cost-efficient or integrate it with a third-party platform or • Plug-and-play solution reducing the way to obtain temperature, position and back-end system. installation time, with no requirement reefer data for more effective transport for a separate DataLogger to get the operations. “Connectivity is something not to be missed for temperature data. Unlike other telematics companies looking to improve the efficiency of solutions with temperature probes, Thermo King®, a leader in transport their cold chain operations,” said Mike McEnnis, the BlueBox Lite is easily installed and temperature control solutions and a brand Portfolio Leader Product Management. “By connected directly to the refrigeration of Trane Technologies, has announced its introducing the BlueBox Lite telematics device units’ controller new BlueBox Lite telematics device designed for our V-Series, VX-Series and B-Series range • EN12830 compatible solution if combined to enhance the connectivity of the vehicle- we want to make it easier for our customers with the optional TouchLog datalogger powered refrigeration units. to take advantage of the data and make their • 2-way command for SetPoint change operations smarter. The BlueBox Lite is a to allow remote control of the load With the BlueBox Lite device the customeIrfs Adplvuag-nacned-rpldayo, e4sGn’stomluteioent that gives them temperature now get catrhitemicoaterleminpcfoeosrramt-teuafrtfeiiocniaennfrdtomwpiotatssyhiteftioouvneeohbdli-tacaslteiaan-, vintareigwmfcreoteigsa’etlir-nrleagtfpetfeeilicldticigekvaenenfthuctiaecepnlredot.”ynheeeatashybre1iwlol,apyertaoTTtiroRHencUEeoivfMOe tNOhreeaSiTrlTH not only FEsFooUlrMuEtmAiLoo-RnrEseK,FEFinTpIflCoeTraImOEseaDNtiATovnYisiotn Thermo King but also Go to TKAdvancethr.ceormm/ofkuienlga.cnodmfi.nd out www.europe. powered refrigeration units’ control system like setpoints, alarms or hours of operation. Other key features of the ThermoeKxiancgtlByluheoBwoxmuch fuel you could save by Lite device include: switching over to Advancer. BculusetoBmoFdxeienrLadsiltteyeoorsufee.ratanhsteieulayrrrmeeasscotc4kdeGiesnasgcleot.rhcnooennmedcattiavitthyroaullgohwtihneg • Near real-time data access thanks to the five-minute logging interval availability for 18 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023 TK22-013_EN-TCS&D -210x298-Fuel_ad_1_Money_left_kikker_V01.indd 1 01/04/2022 14:27
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TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews TRAILERS, BODIES, REFRIGERATION & EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The Vector S15 merges powerful performance with an optimised design, creating a cost-sensitive solution for our customers – something that’s critical in today’s economic climate.” Scott Dargan, Managing Director UK & Northern Europe, Carrier Transicold Carrier Transicold’s Vector S15 Trailer Refrigeration Unit Delivers Cost and Energy Savings Carrier Transicold is committed to Vector S15 merges powerful performance with factory embedded with Carrier’s Lynx Fleet delivering immediate savings to an optimised design, creating a cost-sensitive telematics system. customers, underlined by its latest Vector® solution for our customers – something that’s Carrier Transicold creates refrigeration S15 temperature-controlled trailer unit. critical in today’s economic climate.” solutions to handle precise temperature- Bringing new levels of fuel efficiency The Vector S15 provides 15 kW of cooling controlled cargo, like food and beverages. This combined with low-maintenance costs, capacity, with rapid temperature pull down, semi-electric solution supports Carrier’s aim to the Vector S15 delivers the performance powerful airflow management and temperature reduce its customers’ carbon footprint by one and reliability expected from Carrier regulation. Its semi-electric, Stage V compliant, gigaton, part of its 2030 Environmental, Social Transicold’s Vector range, while helping multi-speed engine utilises the latest emissions and Governance (ESG) Goals. customers lower their operating costs and technologytoprovidehigh-capacityperformance For more information on Carrier Transicold carbon impact. and optimised fuel economy, helping to deliver products and services in the UK, visit The semi-electric Vector S15 offers a versatile, notable sustainability benefits. www.carrier.com/truck-trailer/en/uk. cost-effective solution across a full range of The unit is one of the quietest products in the Follow Carrier Transicold on Twitter: @ applications, from inner-city logistics to long- Carrier Transicold Vector range with just 62 SmartColdChain or on LinkedIn at Carrier haul distribution. At 700 kg, it is the lightest dB(A) when operating at low speed. This makes Transicold Truck Trailer Refrigeration. trailer model in its segment, at more than 15% the system ideally suited for urban distribution lighter than the closest competitor alternative. centres and delivery routes while also creating “Product innovation is at the heart of what a more enjoyable working environment for we do, as it is key for our industry-leading drivers. temperature-controlled logistics solutions,” The Vector S15 was designed with easy said Scott Dargan, Managing Director UK maintenance access in mind and also comes & Northern Europe, Carrier Transicold. “The 20 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
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Marshall Fleet Solutions Samworth Brothers eyes supply Thermo King dramatic fuel savings Advancer Refrigeration with Advancer A400 Systems to Brakes Samworth Brothers, a major UK food producer behind iconic brands such as Ginsters pasties and Soreen malt loaf, is taking steps towards reducing the fuel usage of its refrigerated trailer fleet by upwards of 33% per unit by introducing ultra-efficient Thermo King Advancer A400 refrigeration systems supplied by Marshall Fleet Solutions. As a company with a strong commitment to its environmental responsibilities, Samworth Brothers made fuel efficiency a key priority when planning its latest fleet upgrade. The first order of Advancer A400 units has been delivered following an extensive process of consultations, trials and reviews of various options over the course of several months. The units have been installed by Marshall Fleet Solutions onto single temperature trailers supplied by Gray & Adams. As part of its long-term decarbonisation strategy, Britain’s With a fleet comprising roughly 270 trailers that travel the length and leading foodservice provider Brakes has introduced 30 new Gray breadth of the country, Samworth Brothers’ supply chain business & Adams (G&A) double deck trailers into its primary distribution provides temperature-controlled distribution services to companies fleet featuring Thermo King Advancer A500 refrigeration systems. both internally to group companies and to external food manufacturers, Supplied and installed by TK dealer Marshall Fleet Solutions retailers and other distributors. Given the scale and intensive nature of (MFS), the new trailers are operational within the Brakes fleet, this operation, improvements in fuel efficiency will unlock meaningful working out of its national distribution centre in Grantham, opportunities for reduction in the company’s overall environmental Lincolnshire. footprint. “At Brakes, we are taking a long-term view about the development and To that end, Marshall Fleet Solutions provided Samworth Brothers with expansion of our primary trailer fleet. The decision to incorporate the several opportunities to test the efficiency of the Thermo King Advancer latest innovative technology offered by the Advancer A500 refrigeration A400: in addition to a live fuel-saving demonstration which demonstrated systems into our fleet for the first time is based on the significant upwards of 33% fuel saving per trailer per year, Samworth Brothers advantages that the Advancer generates. Over their expected 10-year conducted its own very successful two-week trial with a demo trailer. lifetime, these trailers will save more than 600,000 litres of fuel meaning “We appreciated the chance to trial the Thermo King Advancer A400 that we will remove 150 tonnes of carbon,” said Paul Vernon, Head of ourselves, and were extremely impressed with its performance,” said Fleet at Brakes. Samworth Brothers Supply Chain General Manager Alistair Leckie. “As Currently, Brakes operates a dedicated primary distribution fleet we work towards our Net Zero committments, the level of efficiency consisting of 150 trailers, of which Thermo King units are the preferred achieved by the A400 will make a very meaningful difference for us. and majority brand, all supplied through long established TK dealer Likewise, in a period of prolonged increases in fuel prices and overall Marshall Fleet Solutions. running costs, a 33% fuel saving is truly transformative.” “Generally, we run our double deck trailers for at least 10 years, and Marshall Fleet Solutions National Sales Manager Maria D’Andrea sometimes even longer. The combination of Gray & Adams trailers commented: “From welcoming the Samworth team to our new flagship specified with Thermo King trailer refrigeration systems really works for depot in Tamworth to trialling the A400 demo trailer over an extended us over this time period, where the trailers are covering at least 225,000 period, creating this new and exciting partnership has been a highly km per annum. With such highly intensive usage, the new TK Advancer rewarding process from start to finish. A500 systems will not only be generating significant fuel savings, the units will enable us to benefit from additional major carbon savings,” continued Paul Vernon. “We are delighted that our relationship with Brakes continues to grow and that we are able to support its decarbonisation strategy through the supply and maintenance of these new units. By switching to the more sustainable Advancer units, it is a complete package of benefits from day one. Brakes will automatically benefit from its refrigeration systems using fuel in a much more efficient way, burning less of it, which is turn has a positive impact of reduced greenhouse gas emissions.” said Maria D’Andrea, National Sales Manager, Marshall Fleet Solutions. 22 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
TCS&D EXCLUSIVE Solar-powered Titan from Marshall Fleet Solutions helps Gist in drive to net zero Gist Limited is adding Marshall Fleet Solutions’ solar-powered Titan system to its refrigerated fleet as it seeks to move towards a more sustainable future. Gist, a globally active logistics and supply chain specialist based in the UK, was acquired by Marks & Spencer Group in 2022 as part of the retail giant’s multi-year plan to modernise its food supply chain network. Gist and its parent company operate a combined fleet of roughly 5,000 vehicles from a network of warehouses around the UK and Ireland in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both Marks & Spencer and Gist have maintained long-standing “Partnering with the right supplier to maximise our uptime is key. relationships with Marshall Fleet Solutions for over 10 years. In addition Marshall Fleet Solutions has the right mix of experience, UK national to supplying refrigeration units—including the latest Thermo King coverage, strength of support, quality and product longevity to best Advancer, Marshall Fleet Solutions has also provided installed services support our operation.” and full Marshall Assist repair and maintenance contract throughout the fleet cycle of 7-12 years. Gist opted for the Titan system as its chosen form of electrification on Marshall Fleet Solutions National Sales Manager Maria D’Andrea the basis of its outstanding environmental performance and operational commented: “We are delighted to be strengthening our existing efficiency - as well as the strength of its existing relationship with relationship with Gist/M&S by supplying them with our award-winning Marshall Fleet Solutions. Titan system, and look forward to continuing to support their ongoing “With new technologies constantly coming into play and with fuel prices fleet electrification drive. rising rapidly, it’s vital for us to ensure we remain at the forefront as “This decision, coming from one of the UK’s largest retail and logistics a sustainable and operationally excellent retailer and temperature operators, demonstrates the value customers see in our uniquely capable distribution player in our industry,” said Mick Pethard, Gist’s Head of renewable offerings from a sustainability, technological and operational Engineering. perspective.” “Over the years, Marshall Fleet Solutions have shown they thoroughly Further information about the Titan system from Marshall Fleet understand our requirements and have continually supported us as we Solutions can be obtained by contacting the MFS Renewables team on aim for net zero. We are very excited to be adopting the Titan system, renewables@marshallfleet.co.uk which is a great concept and has a huge impact on fuel savings. JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com marshallfleetsolutions.co.uk 23
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews TRAILERS, BODIES, REFRIGERATION & EQUIPMENT Delivering value to our customers –------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gray & Adams and BAKO BAKO is a leading supplier of bakery products and ingredients, servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom. The Group takes pride in being owned by bakers for bakers and delivers a national service and extensive product range that are highly valued by its customers. Gray & Adams has worked with BAKO since 1995 to deliver solutions within their multi temperature vehicle fleet to provide a one-stop shop for bakery and food service products. The business relationship began after BAKO received a recommendation from an industry colleague to explore the solutions that Gray & Adams could offer. To discuss the long-standing relationship, we caught up with Gemma the UK and adding to the wide variety of products they have available. Webster, Group Marketing Manager and Tony Cookson, Transport Gray & Adams looks forward to continuously supporting BAKO in their Manager. operational success. As the primary relationship holder with G&A Tony tells us more about www.bako.co.uk and www.gray-adams.com the BAKO fleet and it’s requirements, “We have built up a very good relationship with G&A, they play an important part when it comes to ORBCOMM Takes Cold Chain keeping our fleet up to date and also keep us informed with industry Telematics to The Next Level developments. They have a reputation for innovation so the team are with Advanced Temperature always very supportive when we have looked to place an order by making Monitoring Solution suggestions of what new developments could work for our business.” “At the moment, we run multi temperature, 3 compartment vehicles in ORBCOMM Inc., have announced that it is leveraging its market our fleet that Gray & Adams have built for us. The majority tend to be 26T leadership and expertise in cold chain telematics to provide a or 18T and they fully meet our operational requirements of delivering higher level of visibility, compliance and cargo integrity for all bakery ingredients and finished goods across the UK. We don’t require types of refrigerated vehicles moving across the cold chain in any bespoke enhancements as such, but due to the service we have Europe. ORBCOMM’s new RT 8000 solution, which is expected received from Gray & Adams in the past, if this was a request, we know to be commercially available this summer, will automate they would be accommodating.” customers’ operations with enhanced connectivity, faster access “As we have a wide variety of finished goods and ingredients that we to more data and wireless sensors to digitize cold chain decision supply to our customers, the multi temperature vehicles are a key part making. of our operations. We must ensure that all our deliveries are efficient in order to meet our customer needs which means that different types of product from ambient, chilled and frozen will be within the same vehicle. The different compartments allow the delivery driver ease of access to each product type, without disturbing the delicate temperatures of the other compartments. We believed that this was the best route to market strategy, as having separate vehicles across the categories would drive inefficiencies within our business which would negatively affect our customer base.” Gemma also shares the growth the company has experienced since 1995, “BAKO has grown significantly over the years, so naturally our fleet ORBCOMM’s next-generation RT 8000 will significantly improve how has grown with it as well. What that means for us is that we must European cold chain operators in the food distribution, retail logistics foster a good relationship with our suppliers than can accommodate and pharmaceutical industries track and monitor their temperature- our increasing needs. We find that the team at Gray & Adams is highly controlled cargo. As part of a comprehensive cold chain telematics responsive to our requirements and that is why we have developed the solution that includes sensors, connectivity and the state-of-the-art long-standing relationship in keeping our fleet up to date.” ORBCOMM platform, the RT 8000 will enable comprehensive temperature When discussing what is next for the company, the ambitions are to monitoring, fuel management, preventative maintenance, remote control continue the trend of growth, through increasing customers throughout and more. The unit is designed with the goal of reducing the frequency of field replacement. 24 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews TRAILERS, BODIES, REFRIGERATION & EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fleet Compliance Management strengthens Kinship Logistics relationship with Axscend Long-standing customer Kinship Logistics have been benefitting from Axscends ‘TrailerMaster’ trailer tracking system featuring its patented EBPMS® (Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring) since 2018. In 2021 Kinship also adopted Axscends TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensors) helping them to increase tyre life, save fuel & reduce the risk of blowouts. After the completion of a successful trial period, Kinship Logistics have now moved all its fleet maintenance and daily driver check compliance onto Axscends ‘Fleet Compliance’ management platform. Harry Bateman, Head of Commercial at Kinship Logistics commented, onto the platform. I look forward to strengthening our relationship for ‘’It made complete sense for us to manage all of our fleet compliance, many years to come’’. tracking, tyre monitoring & brake performance in one place. We can schedule all aspects of our service, repair and maintenance, capture drivers walkaround checks and action defects efficiently. The system also allows us to upload documentation, store on-line and monitor our compliance status ensuring we retain the highest levels of fleet maintenance compliance’’. Axscends Danny Ealing remarked ‘’It’s been a pleasure working with Harry Check out Axscend.com for fleet compliance management, tracking, load and Nikas at Kinship Logistics on this project. They have been engaged monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring and EBPMS® (Electronic Brake with the process from the start which has ensured a smooth transition Performance Monitoring). www.axscend.com JUNE/JULY 2023 www.tcsandd.com gray-adams.com 25
TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews TRAILERS, BODIES, REFRIGERATION & EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oakland Distribution Trailer Fleet 100% Electric Total supply chain solutions specialist The electrification of its trailer fleet will provide Oakland International now has 100% instant fuel and emissions savings and we look fully electric trailers having invested in forward to seeing the results!” Carrier Transicold’s innovative Eco-Drive technology, fitting the system to the tractor Oakland International is a leading D2C/B2C/B2B chain control at several delivery destinations. units operating in the Oakland Distribution specialist in contract packing, storage, picking, www.oakland-international.com transport fleet. food distribution and brand development Through ongoing investment in sustainable support covering ambient, chilled, and frozen technologies, energy efficient solutions and food, and services retail, convenience, working towards becoming the first business discount, wholesale and food service markets within their sector to achieve net-zero, in the UK and Ireland. They are also BRCGS Oakland International has undertaken a major AA accredited and have taken the first step to investment in Carrier’s Eco-Drive technology, becoming B Corp certified. Oakland Distribution which converts power from the truck's own specialises in transportation of temperature- engine into electricity, which is used to run controlled goods and offers complete supply the Carrier Transicold Vector refrigeration units mounted to the company’s temperature- The new S.CS FREEPOST curtainsider controlled trailers. semi-trailer launched alongside new Oakland International Distribution Director Manchester Facility Martin Pearson said: “Oakland’s investment in Carrier’s Eco-Drive technology is just one TCS&D magazine was delighted to of a range of initiatives which will ensure our accept an invitation from ABC Trailer continued growth and is in addition to the long- Solutions (an official business partner of term investment in our fleet. Having carried out Schmitz Cargobull AG) to join more than several trials with Carrier Transicold, it offered 200 customers, dignitaries to the official a real benefit to move in this direction, not Schmitz Cargobull factory opening of simply for fuel savings, but it also delivered their Manchester plant. sustainability benefits through further reductions in our carbon footprint. At the production facility in Wythenshawe, cost of ownership. In addition, transfer costs, “As of March 2023 we are now 100% electric Greater Manchester, trailers have been CO2 emissions and throughput times are when operating our refrigerated trailers to specially developed for the UK & Ireland since minimised,” adds Boris Billich, Director of deliver customers’ chilled and frozen goods. the summer of 2021 – equipped according to Sales at Schmitz Cargobull. This underpins our goal to become 100% carbon market-specific customer requirements. The new Schmitz Cargobull facility in the neutral, with Oakland Distribution amongst the In addition to the dry freight box S.BO PACE UK is the latest of a total of ten production first in the industry to operate a fully electric and the curtainsider S.CS FIXED ROOF, the sites in Germany (Altenberge, Vreden, Gotha), refrigerated trailer fleet.” “pillarless” curtainsider S.CS FREEPOST Lithuania, Spain, Slovakia, Turkey, Australia Carrier Transicold’s Eco-Drive units have both now complements the trailer portfolio and South Africa. The 7,500 sq m production been retrofitted to the company’s existing manufactured in Manchester. area in Manchester offers a total capacity of Renault tractor units, as well as mounted to “Schmitz Cargobull stands for reliability and 60 units per week in single-shift operation. The new vehicles entering the fleet. The system innovation and guarantees consistently high- 1,000 sq m spare parts warehouse ensures uses a hydraulic pump connected to the truck quality standards worldwide, from vehicle rapid local supply. engine’s power take-off, this drives a generator configuration to the handover of the vehicle Schmitz Cargobull employs a total of 72 that delivers the electrical power required to to the customer. The opening of the plant, people in the UK. The team is led by Paul run Oakland Distribution’s Vector refrigeration here on site in Manchester, is therefore an Avery, Managing Director Operations, and units, improving sustainability through reduced important step. The plant joins our network Colin Maher, who has held the position of emissions and lower fuel requirements. of highly flexible production facilities, Managing Director Sales & Services since Scott Dargan, Managing Director UK & enabling us to respond quickly to local market January 2023. Northern Europe, Carrier Transicold said: requirements,” says Andreas Schmitz, CEO at “We want to support transport companies in “Improving sustainability through innovation Schmitz Cargobull. the UK and Ireland in the best possible way sits at the heart of what we do at Carrier “The new Manchester plant enables us to with our comprehensive range of reliable and Transicold. We are delighted that Oakland bring trailers to our customers in the UK and innovative transport solutions.” says Maher. Distribution have invested in our Eco-Drive Ireland that fit specific market demands, while technology, which allows the business to both offering the most reliable and proven chassis www.cargobull.com retrofit their existing vehicles, and fit new solutions in order to help achieve best total tractor units entering service with the system. 26 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
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Carpe Diem a Perpetual Motion By Norman Highnam, Highnam Assist | highnamassist.co.uk This article reflects on my visit to the the show and the concentration of innovation a pace, but with companies and people being ITTHub and TCS&D Cold Chain show at the and industry knowledgeable people. Not just left on the side of the road and no smart roads Farnborough Airfield, Hampshire in May. from a UK perspective but the industry as a ways to pick them up, even though they have As shows go, it was not the biggest or the most whole. some of the great ideas and the passion for the flashy affair, and I have been to many shows DYNAMIC NO3 future of the industry. in my time. It had the usual trucks and trailers I had conversations with people over There is a sense of confusion and frustration and buses and bikes and fridges but, for some eDonkeyfication and the ever present donkey, from transport companies and suppliers. reason this show, this year, stood out for me. not a conversation that I would ever have I know and I see that the UK Government is I could only describe it, as there was a dynamic thought to have at a trade show, but obviously trying to understand the sector with various in the air. A strange term you might think but let a sign that a eDonkey is growing to be a true committees and various projects running via me try to explain. representative of emission free transport different Government departments involving From the moment of stepping in the door of the refrigeration and an actual thing. different trade bodies representing their paid exhibition centre there was calmness, with the DYNAMIC NO5 subscribers. I love freedom of information usual business people sitting at tables reading As you entered the show stands to see the requests. the sports headlines whilst doing the daily innovations, their shopkeepers welcomed you Now I can sit and act like Nero watching Rome Zoom conference calls with their teams and in to touch and see their new wonders, with burn within the M25, and watch the Mayor of nodding where needed. the hope that you will invest in some of their London banning all polluting cars and trucks. Pass them, you enter the hallowed carpeted new wares. But TFL admits they cannot stop transport area and that where the dynamic started. I There were no Arkwrights but there were refrigeration units running on diesel, even with had warned people that I was attending that grocers’ bikes thanks to Petit Forrestier showing the evidence of their level of emissions. day to allow them to come the next day. But it their wonderful refrigerated bike trailer, with In my view it’s time for the UK Government to seemed that people actually came to find me. It over 1,000 of them operational in the EU “seize the day” act like a responsible parent and felt like an alternative universe. already. This aligns with my thoughts that help drive the change, to cut Nero’s strings, stop As I walked past a host of stands and the ever eCargo is the 4th area of transport refrigeration the confusion and frustration in the industry. present EV café, towards the impressive Cold and growing. To be the force that brings that much need Chain Hub area, you could sense a level of There were transport refrigeration systems “Perpetual Motion” with adequate funding and expectation growing, each company’s banners running on natural refrigerants with a very sleek investment in the UK companies that will bring reaching higher and higher to grab the eye. footprint, this leads to conversations with body UK innovations and UK high skilled jobs and However, with the first quick graze over the builders about the options for body resizing. actually allow the UK transport refrigeration stands, you could see them full of innovation There was solar and battery, there were sector to exit the M25 via the green roads and and change, you could actually see dynamism refrigeration units with engines taken out and leave the barriers in place for the companies in the stands. there were electric vans with electric fridges. that still think that emissions are acceptable. DYNAMIC NO1 There were three phase alternators working Let us create a real Smart Fridge Pathway that I was stopped mid stride in the aisle by with gas engines, there was even a Turners of is open for the UK to do International business LinkedIn connections that had come to seek me Soham trailer with a wheel off to show of its across the world, at the same time as protecting out - and they were not transport refrigeration flashy eAxles. the people in the industry and that live near the manufacturers. These were people supplying There were body builders talking about how the industry from the emissions from the industry. key parts into the OEMS. They were eager to customers’ requests have dynamically changed All this from one show --- thanks to TCS&D for fill me in with all their new technologies in in the last year, which surprised even them. hosting and thanks for allowing eDonkey in. readiness of their perception of the future of There was plenty of sideshow presentations the transport refrigeration industry. from the stand teams asking people to roll up I was stopped by academia and greeted like a to see their greatest show in town. long lost friend, as my knowledge appears to BUT be flowing in the hallowed university halls, as These were some of the good things, and there the researchers conduct government funded are two sides to all stories. projects about the Cold Chain. DYNAMIC NO2 We have for many years acted like the M25 we I had agreed to meet and greet a non-UK based became an Orbital industry going round and transport refrigeration company who has not round never getting off. 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TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews EQUIPMENT & SERVICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISD Solutions finishes new R D Johns Distribution Centre in Devon barrier requirements with an internal ceiling and high-level apron and roof structure over. There were requirements for frozen, chilled and ambient storage on this site. Mr Johns said that the new premises marked a necessary but significant milestone in his company’s quest to become the largest food wholesaler in the south of England. Coldstore and composite panel specialist ISD Solutions has “We’ve massively outgrown our existing premises at Newton Abbot, completed delivery of a major new distribution centre in Devon where we’ve been since 1997,” he said “When we started we were for food wholesaler R D Johns. mainly butchers, but since 2000 we’ve evolved into foodservice, which is Since 1997, R D Johns has been based at a depot on the Milber Industrial where most of our growth has stemmed from. That’s a very competitive Estate in Newton Abbot, constructed under the advice and expertise of area and it’s taken a long time to take the fight to our competition ISD’s Darren Willcox. effectively, given their protectiveness over supplier relationships. That’s Originally a family butchers, the company has recently grown very rapidly been a big challenge but we’ve met it head on and we’re now in a good – particularly during the pandemic – with turnover rising from £5m in place. However, our previous premises are no longer fit for purpose. 2019 to around £42m last year. Andrew Johns, owner of the company, is “With our other depot in Bath, this move allows us to grow, not just in now targeting growth to £200m turnover by 2026. terms of capacity but also allowing expansion with key operational and In anticipation of continued growth, the brand new £10.5m coldstore business development functions – marketing, procurement, distribution, and freezer facility sees the company headquarters relocate to premises sales and so on – under one roof. This new facility will be our head office covering more than 3,700sqm in Kingsteignton, five miles away on the and the brains of the whole operation.” other side town. Mr Johns also paid tribute to the benefits of his company’s relationship ISD Solutions is part of Gloucester-based The P & M Group, which includes with ISD Solutions over the years. “Since I first worked with Darren we PLG Insulations, doors and metal fabricator QuayTherm Manufacturing, have developed several buildings and discussed many other projects a division in Australia and Midlands-based installations specialists S along the way,” he said. “Darren has been there to support me the whole Tysoe Installations. Together the companies employ more than 190 staff, time and I trust him completely. with a combined turnover of around £70m. That trust extends to the whole company, which has a great ethos, excellent products and services, alongside being very honest and straightforward. They’re good people to deal with. “The Milber facility is still performing well, which is a testament to the quality of the work ISD Solutions provides. So we’ll continue working with them. I always believe in business that you have to work with the likeminded people and build long term relationships, so that there’s loyalty between us, our suppliers and their staff.” Mr Willcox, the companies’ sales manager, said: “We have had a productive and trusted relationship with R D Johns ever since Andrew Johns took over the company in 1997. “I actually joined the company that year and the R D Johns site in Milber was the first project I did – back then it was a significant piece of work for us, although this is a much larger scheme and a very different situation. “Of course we’re delighted to support Andrew and be there as part of the journey of his company. Our relationship is the ideal scenario, with mutual trust between partners for ongoing projects. “Personally and as a company, we’re looking forward to our future relationship as R D Johns continues to grow.” The bespoke building is an eco-friendly Dutch Barn design, a specialist www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023 but increasingly popular type of coldstore constructed from a single layer of composite panels at low level providing both the thermal and vapour 30
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TCS&D Magazine | #tcsdnews EQUIPMENT & SERVICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ICS Cool Energy Expands its i-Chiller Portfolio with New Planet-Friendly Process Chillers Designed specifically for industry applications, the new i-Chiller models are now available with low GWP refrigerants for best performance and lowest environmental impact. ICS Cool Energy, an international market leader are available with R-454B refrigerant in of options including low noise acoustic specialising in complete temperature control capacities between 228kW and 1303 kW configurations. solutions for manufacturing process and offering high seasonal energy efficiency • i-Chiller Compact-n come with R-290 facilities applications, have announced it is and targeted design essential to obtain refrigerant in capacities ranging from 1,7 expanding the i-Chiller portfolio of chillers with a reduced management costs without to 4,4 kW. Extended operating limits of the new planet-friendly configurations with wide excluding reliability and environmental i-Chiller Compact-n offer customers liquid capacities and low global warming potential protection. Total heat recovery option outlet temperatures from 0°C up to +30°C (GWP) refrigerants. enables sustainable use of absorbed at ambient temperatures from +5°C up to “Unlike other units on the market, the i-Chiller energy. Multiple acoustic configurations +45°C. The i-Chiller Compact-n answers range has been designed with process with reduced sound levels, versatility the industries’ needs for accurate, reliable applications in mind from the ground up. As and reliability combined with extended temperature control with better cooling such they can operate faultlessly and maintain operating limits for starting up and efficiencies and lower environmental accurate temperature control 24/7 under highly operating in the worst conditions makes it impact in a compact form. differing, and abruptly fluctuating operating suitable for every type of process. The i-Chiller Compact-n features an innovative conditions,” said Dave Palmer general manager Both the i-Chiller Process-e and i-Chiller Process evaporator mounted inside the tank, ensuring for UK and Ireland at ICS Cool Energy. “Today, Max-e feature a fully packaged configuration performance in demanding industrial we are expanding our portfolio taking another with an internal storage tank and pump as applications with rigorous environments step in our journey to help customers reduce standard, which allows for seamless plug-and- and dirty process water. As a plug-and-play their impact on the environment. Introducing play installation. solution, the chillers ensure compatibility with new units with the lowest GWP refrigerants The R-454B refrigerant, a non-ozone depleting a large range of production lines out-of-the-box. available for these technologies, we give our HFO/HFC blend, has a GWP level of 467, the A rational component layout, simple refrigerant customers more options to achieve increased lowest among the refrigerants available today circuit and fully numbered electrics simplify productivity, high precision, and elevated for scroll compressor technology. R-454B verifications and maintenance, which can be product quality with highest environmental offers 76% reduction in direct GWP impact performed with the unit running. awareness.” against R-410A and 34% reduction against The R-290 is a non-toxic, natural refrigerant The new air-cooled models in the i-Chiller range R-32 refrigerant. This answers customers’ need with a GWP of 3 and ozone depletion potential suitable for all types of process applications for a sustainable, highly efficient refrigerant (ODP) of zero, which offers higher Energy including Food & Beverage, Plastics, Chemical option that future proofs their investment Efficiency Ratio (EER) versus traditional & Pharmaceutical, Metal Works and other and mitigates the increasing tax rates put on alternatives. Applying R290 allows customers demanding industries are: i-Chiller Process-e, refrigerants across Europe. to avoid carbon taxes, benefit from national i-Chiller Process Max-e, i-Chiller Process Max-n • i-Chiller Process Max-n feature incentives and future-proof their investment as and i-Chiller Compact-n. reciprocating compressors and natural, R-290 is exempt from HFC refrigerant phase-out • i-Chiller Process-e chillers are available in low GWP R-290 refrigerant in capacities programmes. between 245kW and 472 kW. Offering a All i-Chiller models are compliant with capacities between 7kW and 254kW and long-term dependable performance and EcoDesign ErP SEPR HT Tier 2. feature two refrigerant options depending sustainable solution, the i-Chiller Process The new planet friendly models represent on the capacity: R-513A and R-454B as Max-n delivers outlet fluid temperatures continuous progress in ICS Cool Energy eMission environmentally friendly alternatives to between -10°C and +20°C at ambient Critical initiative, which encapsulates several R-410A. The i-Chiller Process-e units temperatures from -20°C to +47°C. The intrinsically linked energy-saving concepts, combine the reliability and durability Seasonal Energy Performance Ratios helping their customers to save energy, reduce of process-specific chillers with high- exceed the latest Ecodesign standards costs and lower their carbon footprint in the performance, eco-friendly refrigerants for process cooling applications. The process. and wide operating limits in ambient chiller features all the main hydraulic and www.icscoolenergy.com temperatures between -20°C to 46°C. This mechanical components integrated inside combined with certified efficiency that the unit as standard allowing a plug- exceeds the latest Ecodesign standard and-play installation, and a wide range for process cooling applications, makes the i-Chiller Process-e makes particularly suitable for use in the most demanding industrial applications. • i-Chiller Process Max-e scroll chillers 32 www.tcsandd.com JUNE/JULY 2023
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