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New industrial development appears to be restrained despite exceptionally good economic conditions.

Procter & Gamble has opened its Northern Service Centre incorporating a Swisslog automated pallet warehouse solution.

UK terminal operator, Tilbury Container Services (TCS), recently awarded Kalmar a major contract for the refurbishment of 13 straddle carriers.

GAC Shanghai has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification in quality management system for its logistics and shipping operations.

Homebuy is equipping its 850 strong fleet with Masternaut’s navigation technology, in a contract worth more than £1 million.

Hill Hire has secured a £2m deal, to supply a new fleet of liveried vehicles to Daniels Chilled Foods. Hill Hire is supplying 24 vehicles, from 3.5t vans to tractor units and trailers.

Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK is cutting 585 jobs and ceasing production at its factory in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The company said it is unable to compete with the “low cost suppliers” from the Far East and Eastern Europe.