Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 22 Aug 2019 ( #937 )
1 min read
Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Northampton, United Kingdom
Bis Henderson Recruitment
, the specialist supply chain and logistics recruitment consultancy within the Bis Henderson Group, has appointed high-profile supply chain practitioner Alison Kirkpatrick as executive search consultant.
With over 29 years' experience in the sector, mostly at director level, Kirkpatrick brings a wealth of knowledge to Bis Henderson's expanding recruitment business. Previous positions have included: director supply chain and customer operations director at Baxter International; logistics director, Buck & Hickman; supply chain director, Golden West Foods and general manager, Exel.
Andy Kaye, CEO of Bis Henderson Group, says: "We're delighted to welcome Alison to our expanding executive search business. Having known Alison for many years, I'm confident that her in-depth understanding of what it takes to run a successful supply chain will prove to be invaluable in matching candidates to the strategic objectives of our clients."

Ridges-Jones
Ridges-Jones
London, United Kingdom
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association
(UKWA) has appointed Nicola Ridges-Jones, managing director of MS Holdings (South) Ltd, as the association's new chair. Ridges-Jones succeeds Stobart Aviation's Graeme Undy, who had served in the role since 2016.
"These are very exciting times and I'm delighted to be taking on responsibility for leading UKWA," she says. "I look forward to taking the association forward and keeping my finger on the pulse in this fast-changing sector."
UKWA CEO Peter Ward says Ridges-Jones brings passion and experience to her new role and he is sure that she will make a strong contribution to UKWA over the next two years.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 20 Feb 2025 - 2 min read
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 9 Jan 2025 - 2 min read
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 19 Dec 2024 - 1 min read
Previously about:
Movers & shakers News Story - 5 Oct 2017 - 2 min read
Brexit challenges still loom - associations News Story - 19 Dec 2019 - London, United Kingdom - 2 min read
Ready for Brexit – regardless News Story - 17 Oct 2019 - United Kingdom - 9 min read
UK warehouses are full - warning News Story - 18 Jul 2019 - London, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here

PREMIUM business

Hawker Powersource, Inc.
HAWKER® offers a range of hybrid motive power solutions customized to adapt as your operation's needs change.

From fun filled team photos to the latest product highlights, our ProMat gallery will help you re-live the glory of last week's event in Chicago.

The materials handling community has already shared some fantastic photos - and it's still not too late to contribute!  

Read the first of our special ProMat coverage where Angie Kay examines the under-utilisation of data in our sector. 

Words of support …

After advertising with Forkliftaction.com, we got many enquiries regarding interest to be our distributor. Mostly from Europe and USA but including a few in ASEAN. We feel that the advertisement was useful and good for market expansion.

Lawrence Xu, Assistant Sales Manager - Resonac Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

From fun filled team photos to the latest product highlights, our ProMat gallery will help you re-live the glory of last week's event in Chicago.

The materials handling community has already shared some fantastic photos - and it's still not too late to contribute!  

Read the first of our special ProMat coverage where Angie Kay examines the under-utilisation of data in our sector. 

Inside The News
ProMat 2025 has wrapped up in Chicago, having achieved a record number of registered attendees for the largest intralogistics show held in North America (see story for more)... Continue reading

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

PREMIUM business

F. Uchiyama
Global exporter of used forklift and construction machinery, servicing over 80 countries.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Even the heaviest lifts must be easy to handle. That’s why N.C. Nielsen raises the bar in lifting capacity, maneuverability, operator comfort, flexibility and technical capabilities.
Heavy duty reach stackers – lifting capacity from 85 to 180 tons.
VIEW ALL OUR CUSTOM-BUILT HEAVY DUTY REACH STACKERS

Contact us now: +45 99 83 83 83 - www.nc-nielsen.com