EVENTS DIARY
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• 14-16 May: Site Equip Demonstration 96, Milton Keynes (preview, page 30. Contact: 0181 652 4810.
• 15-17 May: Institute of Road Transport Engineers exhibition and conference, Telford.
Contact: 0800 581667.
• 15-16 May: Private Finance Initiative in Transport Infrastructure, Cavendish Square Conference Centre, London.
Contact: 0171 436 5735.
• 19 May: Historic "Pransport Pageant and Vehicle Parade, Leicester. Contact: 0116 2512 512.
• 22-25 May: XXV IRU World Congress, Budapest. Contact: 0041 229182700.
• 23 May: Institute of Logistics' Packaging Waste Legislation Seminar, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.
Cost: £225.
Contact: 01536 205500.
• 31 May-2 June: AVROEX 96, I linckley Island Hotel, J1 M69 Leicestershire. Contact: 01553 828686.
• 7-9 June: Engine Rcmanufacturing Exhibition, International Exhibition Centre, Castle Donnington Race Circuit, Derbyshire. Contact: 01424 883110.
• 10-14 June: Institute of Waste Management. Paignton, Torbay (exhibition 11-13; conference 10-14). Contact: 01604 20426.
• 15-16 June: South West Truckers Truck and Motor Show. Westpoint, Exeter. Contact: 01823 276143.
• 12/13/25/27 June and 4 July: Freight Transport Association transport technology seminars: venues across the country.
Contact: 01892 552302. 1118-20 June: Institute of Logistics Exhibition, Birmingham.
Contact: 01895 677677.
• 20-22 June: MIRA 50th Anniversary Show. Nuneaton. Contact: 01203 348541.
• 22-23 June: Wheels Show 96, Vauxhall Motors showground, Hroon Park, Cheshire, Contact: 0151 350 2598.
• 28 June: Current Issues in Transport Telematics conference, Royal Bath Assembly Rooms. Harrogate. Cost: £340.
Contact: 0171 233 7600.
• 29-30 June: ERF Vehicle Society Rally. Bloxhain, near Banbury.
Contact: 01264 357404.
• 6-7 July: Truckfest South West, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Contact: 01775 768661.
• 7 July: Carnfortlt Changeover Commercial Vehicle Rally Carnforth Truckstop. Contact: 01772 .435405.
• 25-26 August: ERF Truck Gathering, Staffs. Contact: 01630 653625.
• 10-12 September: Institute of Municipal Transport Vehicle and Plant Exhibition, Birmingham. Contact: 01273 834673.
• 1-3 October: Freight Connection 96, Daventry international Railfreight Terminal.
Contact: 0171 436 9774.
• 2-4 October: Internet 96, Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
Contact: 01923 261663.
• 11-13 February 1997: Brityrex Tyre Exhibition and Conference, Harrogate.
• 18-22 November: 2nd International Exhibition for Transport. Communication and Logistics, China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing.
Contact: 0049 895107598.
SERVICES Free burger offer from Granada
• Free Burger King meals are just one of the rewards being offered to drivers by service and leisure group, Granada when using the Granada fuel card.
For every pound spent at Granada or Pavilion motorway restaurants or lodges 20 points are awarded with five points for every pound spent at the forecourt shop or on fuel. Every 400 points collected earns 11 which can then be spent on anything in the service area. Contact: 0990 772277.
Under pressure
• A new emergency repair and preventative maintenance company specialising in high pressure vehicle cleaning equipment has been set up. Oxfordbased Power Service offers a next-day service throughout the whole of England and Wales and free call out charge for emergency breakdowns.
Power Service says it can service any make of power washer and Kohler petrol engines.
Contact: 01865 326199.
PUBLICATIONS Practical guide to distribution
• A new handbook entitled Distribution: .4 Practical Guide to Planning and Operation has been produced by Kogan Page.
Topics covered include: distribution planning; inventory control; internal distribution; distribution and the European Union; environmental considerations; and measuring and controlling performances The book also includes a range of questions designed to help readers monitor their progress.
Cost: £16.99 Contact: 0171 278 0433.
Fact not fiction
• The British Road Federation has launched its Road Fact 1996 leaflet to outline Britain's economic and social dependence on roads and road transport.
The leaflet, published as a response from the BRF to growing concern that Britain's roads are undervalued and under-funded.
It highlights current problems with the road network and suggests how they could be overcome. Cost: Free.
Contact: 0171 703 9769.
TRAINING On the defensive
• A new training programme aimed at increasing defensive driving and driver awareness has been set up by the IRTU and European Road Safety Federation. The IRUdeveloped course is designed to train drivers and transport managers in accident prevention; energy savings; vehicle insurance; vehicle maintenance; and driver image. The programme is published in English and
Asubstantial reward is on offer For information leading to the return of a silver and red Scania tractor valued at 250,000 which has been stolen from Rugby-based Warren's Warehousing and Distribution.
The vehicle has engine number 5347620 with chassis number 01207941 and registration number M4 WIND. It was stolen on 16 April from Gordon Car Park, Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, Lancs.
Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Contact: 0181 858 2356.
French; it includes documents, slides and a video, with a seminar, evaluation tests, training for examiners and instructors, and advice on training policy Cost: ,C45.
Contact: 0042 1229182700.
FERRIES New ferry
• A new freight operation has started between Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland and I leysham in Lancashire. The service is provided by Sea Truck Ferries, takes 120 units and sails 12 times a day. Contact: 01693 754411.
PRODUCTS Fume grabber
• Preston-based air filter manufacturer Nederman has produced a mobile fume extractor for use in the workshop. The Filtercart can be plugged into mains power and extracts fumes during temporary welding operations.
Cost: £1,600-121,800. Contact: 01772 34721.
Oil busters
• Shell Oils has launched n emergency oil spillage kit for industrial lubricants as part of its environmental initiative. The kit is claimed to save companies thousands of pounds in pollution costs.
It is designed to be kept on-site, next to storage tanks and barrels, and is being marketed as the lubricant equivalent of a fire extinguisher.
Cost: £99.50.
Contact: 0500 011011.