Black Country SMEs urged to get on track with new Very Light Rail industry at Factory of the Future event

Sep 22, 2021

Building the supply chain for the new Very Light Rail programme was the hot topic at one of the first face-to-face business events in the Black Country since the start of the pandemic. Hosted at Black Country House in Oldbury by national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe, the event also encouraged more than 30 guests from firms across the area to get involved in digital innovation....

ABA reaches new safety heights with completion of £10m investment drive

Sep 14, 2021

A crane hire specialist that has lifted African elephants into their new homes and rollercoasters into place has completed a five-year £10 million investment programme by adopting new safety technology to protect its staff and customers. ABA Crane Hire had been looking for a new fleet management system that would allow it to track its cranes, while also improving visibility for its operators...

Spillard Live offers transport sector the opportunity to reduce accidents and improve fleet behaviour

Jun 29, 2021

Transport operators across the UK are set to benefit from the introduction of new connected vehicle technology that will reduce accidents and improve fleet behaviour. Spillard Safety Systems is planning to officially launch Spillard Live when it exhibits at ITT Hub tomorrow (June 30) and is setting its sights on doubling the number of users in the sector to more than 20,000 by the end of the...

West Midlands welcomes the UK’s first 5G connected ‘Road Sensor Network’ targeting congestion

Jun 21, 2021

Transport bosses are harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the West Midlands' busiest roads. A congestion-busting network of 5G sensors will relay live traffic information to the regional control centre to enable swift action to be taken as queues build up – perhaps diverting buses, implementing diversions and issuing instant warnings to motorists. The...

Spillard sets sights on possible new home as it looks to double sales by 2026

Jun 9, 2021

One of the UK’s leading vehicle safety equipment suppliers has set out a five-year business plan that could see it double annual sales and create 50 jobs - if it could just find the right premises. Spillard Safety Systems, which supports hundreds of customers in construction, plant and transport, has seen sales soar following the first lockdown and is £1.5 million up on the previous 12 months,...