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BUSINESS MOVES SCOTTISH DATA • Overnight parcels carrier Data Express has opened a new depot in Cumbernauld near Glasgow.
The 650m2 premises is based at 32-36 Tannoch Drive, West Lenzieville Industrial Estate, Cumbernauld. Phone (0236) 725799.
DEALERS SOUTHERN FODEN DEALER • Fa:len Trucks has appointed Streatham Engineering as main dealer for new truck sales and servicing in Surrey, Kent, Sussex and parts of Berkshire and Hampshire.
For details of the dealer's services call: 01-543 3411 or write to Streatham Engineering, Windsor Avenue, Merton, London SW19 2RR.
KEEPING TRACK • Synergy Distribution Systems has developed a computer programme called "Tracker" for controlling container movement and stock holdings, aimed at suppliers, factories, and hauliers.
For more information on this, or other tracking systems, contact: Synergy Distribution Systems, Synergy House, Lisle Street, Loughborough LE11 OAY, or ring (0509) 232706.
▪ Stokvis has produced insu lated doors for factories and warehouses which, the company claims, can reduce heat loss and energy waste.
Thermadoors are available in aluminium or steel and filled with polyurethane foam, and can be supplied to individual specification. Acrylic doubleglazed window panels can also be fitted, up to 5m wide.
For details contact RS Stokvis and Sons, Poole Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 OHN, or phone 01-941 1212.
BEARING UP I Bear Automotive is offering its Tac-4 Computerised 4wheel Alignment System at a reduced price of £5,498, for a limited period.
The system can store information on three vehicles and comes fitted with remotecontrol, which allows the operator to monitor adjustments without returning to the main console.
For more information call Bear Automotive (UK), Mercers Row, Cambridge CB5 8HY, or ring (0223) 68666.
BARREL GRAB • Keighley-based manufacturers Aim Hydraulics has developed a new Barrel Grab which can be attached instantly to any jib, crane or hoist, whether on a shop floor or vehicle-mounted.
The Barrel Grab costs £195.00 (ex-works) and is available from: Aim Hydraulics, Oakworth, Keighley BD22 7PD, phone (0535) 43821.
ANTI•SPRAY KIT • A Clear Pass axle kit has been added to the GKN Truckparts range of vehicle spray suppression flaps.
The ready-to-fit kit has been designed to reduce the formation and emission of vehicle spray, using a simple system of flaps and valances lined with polyethylene bristles. These trap the water thrown up by tyres, returning most of the spray back onto the road. The kit comprises: one pair of 610mm x 1067mm flaps; one pair of 203mm x 1219mm valances; and all necessary fittings. There is a Clear Pass kit for every standard make of trailer and HGV, but it can also be adapted.
For more information contact GKN Autoparts, Cavalry Hill Industrial Park, Weedon, Northants NN7 4PP, or phone (0327) 42020.
HANDS Off ARTEMIS • Artemis is a hands-free, automatic alarm system for vehicles. Devised by Transalarm, the equipment comprises a vehicle-mounted control unit with a miniature transmitter, carried by the driver. When a driver leaves a vehicle, the Artemis automatically arms the intruder alarm system and locks the doors.
If a potential thief enters the vehicle, the detector sounds a siren and can also be adapted to send an alarm signal to the base station. After 10 seconds the alarm can then immobilise the vehicle, activate a white smoke cannister under the engine, and flash the headlights.
For more information, contact Transalarm, Moss Side Industrial Estate, Callington, Cornwall PL17 7DU or phone (0579) 83366.
DE GRINDER • Ingersoll-Rand has added the DG100G2 Pencil Die Grinder to the firm's range of air grinders, with a speed of 60,000rpm and weight of only 0.01kg.
Ideal for high-speed finishing work on turbine blades, the die grinder can be used for any metal removal jobs that require precise tool control. All enquiries to: IngersollRand Information Centre, Freepost, Conrad House, Birmingham Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 OBR.
DEB POWERWASH • Deb has improved two of its Powerwash cleaning products for vehicle cleaning: the Formula TRF is designed for commercial vehicles; and the Super TRF is used with vehic washing machinery.
DANGEROUS COURSES • E P Training Services is conducting a series of two-day Hazpak-approved training courses for drivers transporting dangerous substances in packages and drums.
The courses will be held at Esher, Surrey on 4/5 August and 12/13 September. Alterna five courses can be arranged operators' convenience.
For more information contact: E P Training Consultants 6A High Street, Esher, Surre3 KT10 9RT, or telephone (0372) 66183/67200.
SOUTHAMPTON CHAIR • A new European Chair in automotive engineering is to be established at the Institute of Sound and Vibration at Southampton University.
The post will be sponsored by Iveco Ford and the Fellowship of Engineering and the new professor will undertake research, teaching and consultancy on automotive systems; and design in relation to noise pollution and vehicle vibration.
For further information contact Southampton University on (0703) 559122.
TRAINING CENTRE APPROVAL • The John Gilbert HGV Driving School, at the Bridge of Don in Aberdeenshire, has been approved to give Hazpak raining under the National Dangerous Substances) Driver 'raining Scheme.
The centre's address is: ohn Gilbert HGV Driving ;chool, Cloverhill Road, Bridge 9' Don, Aberdeen, phone 0224) 825694.
EVENTS
TOURISM AT HOME • The Confederation of British Industry has arranged a conference on 15 September in London to show how firms can benefit from welcoming visitors to factory and process sites.
Entitled "Visitors — Who needs Them", the conference will include talks from the Minister of Tourism John Lee and Ford Motor Company.
The conference fee is 251.75 for CBI members and 256.35 for non-members.
For details contact Joanne Harrison, CBI Conferences, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU, or phone 01-379 7400.
• The sixteenth Planning and Transport Research and Computation (PTRC) annual transport and planning meeting will take place at the University of Bath on 12-16 September.
The seminar programme will cover a variety of topics including: transport policy; tourism planning; public transport planning; and operations and transportation planning methods.
For details contact: PTRC Education and Research Services, 110 Strand, London WCR2 OAA, or telephone 01-836 2208. ▪ Central Motor Auctions will be selling six ex-council skiploaders and over 100 skips in its commercial vehicle and plant sale on Monday 1 August at its Mitcham centre in South London. The sales will start at 11.00 hrs.
Contact Central Motor Auctions on 01-648 9438.
• Motorists using the M4 heading into London are warned that the section between junction three at A312 The Parkway to junction one, east of Chiswick Roundabout, will be closed from 21:00hrs on Friday 29 July to 06:00hrs on Monday 1 August.
HANGER LANE UNDERPASS • Maintenance work on the A40 Western Avenue will require occasional night-time closures of the Hanger Lane Underpass. These closures will start at 21:00hrs and finish at 06:00hrs the following day.
During westbound carriageway closures, diverted traffic will be able to continue along Western Avenue via surface level slip roads. When the eastbound carriageway is closed, traffic should travel along slip roads and the Hanger Lane Gyratory system.
Closing dates in the near future include: the Westbound carriageway closed on 7 September, 26 October and 7 December; and Eastbound closures on 28 July, 8 September, 27 October and 8 December.
A30 OPENS UP • The A303 Ilminster bypass in the South West, and the A30 bypass in Okehampton, Devon are now open. The two roads have been completed in time for the holiday rush.
BRIDPORT BYPASS • The 25 million A35 Bridport bypass in Dorset is now open. The new 7.3m-wide single-carriageway road runs south of Bridport between Miles Cross and the B3157 at Sea Road South roundabout.