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Lubricant manufacturer Bishopdale Group – holding company for a group of industrial lubricant brands, Metalube, Molyslip and UOP – has purchased seven all-electric forklift trucks for its Irlam plant, converting its entire fleet from LPG (liquid propane gas) to electric.

By switching to Mitsubishi Electric Forklifts, the company is estimated to save 31,500 kg of CO2 and the trucks are around 50% quieter.

Graham Clarkson, Head of Production, said, “The benefits of upgrading our trucks are many. Thanks to a unique all-wheel steering system, we reduce maintenance without changing oil and filters, as well as tire wear.

“Security is another benefit. These new models have a fail-safe seat belt system that can be adjusted so that the forklift can only be operated when the driver has the seat belt around his waist. Mitsubishi Curve Control is also built into our machines. This will automatically reduce the machine’s travel speed when turning and reduce the likelihood of an accident. “

Mitsubishi Electric forklifts are around 300mm shorter than the company’s previous trucks, which means the driver has more room to turn, reducing the chance of an accident in a confined space.

The Bishopdale Group exports 95% of its production to more than 90 countries worldwide and has offices in Manchester, Dubai, Mumbai, São Paulo and Shanghai. From its headquarters in Irlam, the company has a fully integrated lubricant manufacturing facility, including new state-of-the-art laboratories.

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Andrew Haley

An award-winning international design consultancy was hired to develop plans for the multi-million dollar regeneration of a historic Lancashire city.

Urban Design and Renewal Specialists The Paul Hogarth Company, whose mission is to transform Belfast’s famous waterfront and Titanic Quarter into a world-renowned tourist destination, will play a key role in transforming and revitalizing Kirkham.

The ancient market town – a former Roman settlement in the heart of the beautiful Northwest Fylde coast – has successfully secured £ 95 million funding from the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSM) program in historic England. The £ 1.8 Historic England grant, along with funding from Fylde Borough Council and Kirkham Town Council, will provide £ 3.5 million to revitalize the Kirkham Historic Core Reserve.

This investment is an integral part of the broader £ 10 million Kirkham Futures Master Plan, which aims to revitalize Kirkham city center for residents, businesses and visitors by:

The Paul Hogarth Company team, based in Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin, will work with Fylde Borough Council and Historic England to formulate and deliver plans to improve the outdoor areas within the Kirkham Nature Reserve, including the city’s famous Market Square and central streets belong. Andrew Haley, Director at The Paul Hogarth Company said, “This project really aligns with our commitment to making a difference by designing places and spaces with people and the environment at their center.”

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Observation equipment

Hi-tech company 4Sight Imaging pioneered stationary vehicle detection that could save lives on the UK’s smart highways network. Some believe this increases the chance of serious injury or death.

The Bolton-based company has developed software based on patented technology that enables cameras to see and identify vehicles that are stranded in one of the freeway lanes. Smart highways have no hard shoulder and are designed to keep traffic moving with variable speed limits to reduce congestion.

The rapid detection of stationary vehicles would enable emergency services to be deployed much more quickly at the scene of an accident or accident, which would reduce the likelihood of accidents.

Brook Jackson, CEO of 4Sight Imaging, offers to share the technology with future imaging partners to reduce the risk to the public. He said, “We have technology that can be applied to smart highways and we really want to find a way to work with others to get there.

“The human eye is currently monitoring activity on UK motorways, and such a system has proven to be fallible. We are unique in that our technology can use off-the-shelf CCTV equipment to automatically detect vehicles with a high level of reliability. This means that stationary vehicle detection can be performed inexpensively in many more locations, increasing overall detection accuracy and reducing the risk of missing stranded vehicles. “

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Rockstar Spirits range

Rockstar Spirits, an independent rum brand based in Manchester, has partnered with Weezy, a new online grocer, to deliver the entire Rockstar portfolio of rums quickly to doors in Manchester and Salford.

Weezy’s mission is to get vital items like quality groceries to a customer’s door within 15 minutes.

It is said to be the UK’s first on-demand supermarket to deliver groceries within 15 minutes. The company currently operates in London, Bristol and Brighton and was incorporated on April 16 in Manchester and Salford.

Tom Hurst, Founder and Managing Director of Rockstart Spirits, said, “I am thrilled to be making Manchester’s own Rockstar Spirits rum so easy for our hometown consumers, from my point of view.

“Weezy is the next level in home delivery services. Delivery takes place within 15 minutes. I can’t wait to try the service out for myself and look forward to working with the Weezy team to build our brands together for the long term. “

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A new £ 250,000 inflatable indoor park is coming to Lancashire next month, creating 10 jobs. The UK’s first Jump Maniax arena is a 20,000 square meter COVID-proof location in Preston and the largest of its kind in the North West.

The attraction on Mercer Street near the city center is slated to open on May 17, when step three of the government roadmap is due to go into effect.

Samir Patel, Director of Jump Maniax said, “We were ready to open earlier this year and we’re excited to finally bring the next generation of recreational attractions to Preston for the whole city to enjoy.

“This is the largest, most bouncy and best inflatable indoor park in the region with 15 different dinghies, all of which have been put together to form a giant jumping playground.”

The venue also has an on-site coffee shop that serves hot and cold refreshments and offers private rental and party packages.