Sticky success • RHM Ingredients has won the Fasson award
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for best use of self-adhesive materials in the CM/ ICI Autocolor annual livery competition. RUM national distribution manager Paul Flanagan (centre) collects the winner's crystal bowl from Fasson's Peter Usher (right) and editor Brian Weatherley.
Electric shocker • Thorn EMI is set to slim down the distribution operations of its electrical retailing and rental business following last week's announcement of widespread reorganisation at Rumbelows.
Hazardous help • International hazchem operators will have better advice on packing and transporting materials from next week. The Health and Safety Executive and Department of Transport are to issue joint guidance on the two sets of regulations for dangerous goods shipped in containers and other cargo units.
Dearer Vauxhalls • Vauxhall has increased the prices of its Nova and Astra vans by an average of 2.9%.
Dover's down • The number of trucks passing through Dover fell last year to 972,939 from 1990's record 1,000,766.
Warning eye • An electronic eye is to be used to warn truck drivers of the low height of the Saxondale railway bridge on the A46 in Notts: a scanner will track the height of approaching vehicles and flash a signal to drivers.