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Day: 15 January 2020

Swedish Online Grocer Boosts Cold Chain Performance

Posted on by David Priestman

MatHem.se, a Swedish online grocer, has deployed 30 new vehicles featuring the fully electric E-200 multi temperature refrigeration units from Thermo King. The new fleet allows MatHem.se to move food sustainably and always at the right temperature, guaranteeing an unbroken cold chain all the way from their warehouse to the customers’ doorstep.

MatHem.se was looking for an all-in-one transport refrigeration solution that would allow them to maintain two cooling zones in the vehicle – one for cooled and one for frozen – and remove the heavy standalone freezer they had used before to transport frozen goods. They were also looking for an environmentally sustainable way to keep the refrigeration unit operating while the driver stops for delivery, has a lunch break or needs to turn off the vehicle for longer. Thermo King E-200 unit with additional battery pack met all the requirements.

The multi-temperature set up of the E-200 units allowed MatHem.se to save approximately 80 kilograms when compared to the previous fleet configuration featuring a standalone freezer. This directly translates to fuel savings and increased cargo space in the vehicle. The hold-over capacity is secured thanks to the additional battery pack, fully independent from the vehicle, which can power the unit during stops for deliveries or breaks. This gives the driver the peace of mind and flexibility to stop at any time without the need to keep the vehicle running on idle to keep the transported goods cooled.

 

 

 

Swedish Online Grocer Boosts Cold Chain Performance

Posted on by Paul Hamblin

MatHem.se, a Swedish online grocer, has deployed 30 new vehicles featuring the fully electric E-200 multi temperature refrigeration units from Thermo King. The new fleet allows MatHem.se to move food sustainably and always at the right temperature, guaranteeing an unbroken cold chain all the way from their warehouse to the customers’ doorstep.

MatHem.se was looking for an all-in-one transport refrigeration solution that would allow them to maintain two cooling zones in the vehicle – one for cooled and one for frozen – and remove the heavy standalone freezer they had used before to transport frozen goods. They were also looking for an environmentally sustainable way to keep the refrigeration unit operating while the driver stops for delivery, has a lunch break or needs to turn off the vehicle for longer. Thermo King E-200 unit with additional battery pack met all the requirements.

The multi-temperature set up of the E-200 units allowed MatHem.se to save approximately 80 kilograms when compared to the previous fleet configuration featuring a standalone freezer. This directly translates to fuel savings and increased cargo space in the vehicle. The hold-over capacity is secured thanks to the additional battery pack, fully independent from the vehicle, which can power the unit during stops for deliveries or breaks. This gives the driver the peace of mind and flexibility to stop at any time without the need to keep the vehicle running on idle to keep the transported goods cooled.

 

 

 

Cobot Technology Now Available Under Leasing Payment Scheme

Posted on by David Priestman

Customers seeking collaborative robot technology are now able to lease models without upfront capital investment.

That’s because Universal Robots (UR), which describes itself as the most trusted and widely-deployed collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer in the world, has launched its new cobot leasing program in collaboration with DLL, a global vendor finance company.

The new partnership, it is claimed, enables all manufacturers, regardless of size or capital equipment budgets, to reap the benefits of automation without worrying about cash flow and seasonal fluctuations.

“We’re levelling the playing field by enabling all manufacturers to immediately put cobots to work without an upfront capital investment,” said Klaus Vestergaard, CFO at Universal Robots. “UR Financial Services offers end-users a fast, low-risk and financially-friendly model to accelerate automation in their factories. The partnership makes it easy to upgrade existing cobots, add additional units or test cobots for the first time – and equips end-users to maximize productivity, quality and profitability, without increasing costs or cash outlay.”

Customers will have the option to schedule payments to fit fluctuations in cash flow, upgrade to new equipment, or add cobots anytime during the contract term. At the end of the finance term, customers will have the option to buy the equipment for a fraction of the original cost, upgrade to newer technology, extend the finance term or simply return the equipment.

Cobot Technology Now Available Under Leasing Payment Scheme

Posted on by David Priestman

Customers seeking collaborative robot technology are now able to lease models without upfront capital investment.

That’s because Universal Robots (UR), which describes itself as the most trusted and widely-deployed collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer in the world, has launched its new cobot leasing program in collaboration with DLL, a global vendor finance company.

The new partnership, it is claimed, enables all manufacturers, regardless of size or capital equipment budgets, to reap the benefits of automation without worrying about cash flow and seasonal fluctuations.

“We’re levelling the playing field by enabling all manufacturers to immediately put cobots to work without an upfront capital investment,” said Klaus Vestergaard, CFO at Universal Robots. “UR Financial Services offers end-users a fast, low-risk and financially-friendly model to accelerate automation in their factories. The partnership makes it easy to upgrade existing cobots, add additional units or test cobots for the first time – and equips end-users to maximize productivity, quality and profitability, without increasing costs or cash outlay.”

Customers will have the option to schedule payments to fit fluctuations in cash flow, upgrade to new equipment, or add cobots anytime during the contract term. At the end of the finance term, customers will have the option to buy the equipment for a fraction of the original cost, upgrade to newer technology, extend the finance term or simply return the equipment.

Is Your Life-Saving Defibrillator a Secret?

Posted on by David Priestman

Ensuring your life-saving defibrillator is visible and accessible significantly increases the chance of survival in Sudden Cardiac Arrest casualties and may mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful rescue.
Leading independent UK defibrillator supplier defibshop have designed a new signage range under their AED Armor brand that ensures defibrillators are on display, visible, accessible and easily identifiable for both trained an untrained responders.

Comprising of directional stickers, wall and floor signs, posters, brackets and an illuminated indoor cabinet, AED Armor’s new range is suitable for multiple industry environments and ensures both bystanders and frequent visitors of the location know where to retrieve the defibrillator from, if required. For every minute treatment is delayed, the casualty loses 10% of their survival chance. Highlighting the defibrillator’s presence saves vital time, and lives.
With the knowledge of how important it is to create awareness about a defibrillator being on site and available for use, defibshop Managing Director, Lyndsey Hope states:

“The number of defibrillators in the public domain is continually growing, but the majority of these devices aren’t highlighted so people don’t know they’re there and lives are being lost. When you’re putting investment into the unit you need to ensure its visible and accessible for use, not shut away in a cupboard. With the new AED Armor signage range, investors can display and highlight their life-saving investments and more lives can be saved.”

Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be trained to use a defibrillator – they can be operated by both trained and untrained responders. After dialling 999, requesting an ambulance and switching the defibrillator on, responders should follow the instructions provided by the device and continue treatment as advised until the Emergency Services have arrived.

Defibrillators paired with CPR are the only devices that can help casualties of Sudden Cardiac Arrest which claims approximately 100,000 deaths in the UK, every year.

Find out more here.

Is Your Life-Saving Defibrillator a Secret?

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Ensuring your life-saving defibrillator is visible and accessible significantly increases the chance of survival in Sudden Cardiac Arrest casualties and may mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful rescue.
Leading independent UK defibrillator supplier defibshop have designed a new signage range under their AED Armor brand that ensures defibrillators are on display, visible, accessible and easily identifiable for both trained an untrained responders.

Comprising of directional stickers, wall and floor signs, posters, brackets and an illuminated indoor cabinet, AED Armor’s new range is suitable for multiple industry environments and ensures both bystanders and frequent visitors of the location know where to retrieve the defibrillator from, if required. For every minute treatment is delayed, the casualty loses 10% of their survival chance. Highlighting the defibrillator’s presence saves vital time, and lives.
With the knowledge of how important it is to create awareness about a defibrillator being on site and available for use, defibshop Managing Director, Lyndsey Hope states:

“The number of defibrillators in the public domain is continually growing, but the majority of these devices aren’t highlighted so people don’t know they’re there and lives are being lost. When you’re putting investment into the unit you need to ensure its visible and accessible for use, not shut away in a cupboard. With the new AED Armor signage range, investors can display and highlight their life-saving investments and more lives can be saved.”

Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be trained to use a defibrillator – they can be operated by both trained and untrained responders. After dialling 999, requesting an ambulance and switching the defibrillator on, responders should follow the instructions provided by the device and continue treatment as advised until the Emergency Services have arrived.

Defibrillators paired with CPR are the only devices that can help casualties of Sudden Cardiac Arrest which claims approximately 100,000 deaths in the UK, every year.

Find out more here.

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