Railways Lose Traffic Through Claims
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poi• AlLWAY opposition was withdrawn IA. before the Western Licensing Authority last week when Martin's Warehousing (Western), Ltd., Eastington, near Stonehouse, Gios, sought to increase the radius of their B licence for two vehicles from 30 to 50 miles. The company also wished to be able to carry all goods stored in their warehouse. instead of only foodstuffs. Mr. T. D. Corpe, for the applicants. said that their business had. expanded and they Were now serving the Ferranti, Polyseal, Brill°, Johnson's wax and Robert Wilson pet-food concerns. It was not possib' to hire suitable vehicles'. In October last, 60 consignments were :31mcled to the railways and 80 in November, but only 20 in December because of a number of claims. Thirkyfour letters dealing with late delivery and damage had been written to customers.
CLECO SIDE-LIFTING TRUCK
A FORK-LIFT truck of the side-loading type has been produced by Cleco Electric Industries, Ltd., Foundry Square, Leicester. The mast assembly, to which forks or any of several other different lifting members can be attached, can be moved laterally. Each of the four wheels steers, and the suspension design enables rough floors to be traversed. The truck is made in capacities of I ton, 2 tons and 3 tons, and can be supplied with an inbuilt battery charger.
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