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■ UKWA Awards
Noble prizes
The UKWA is again saluting excellence in the
industry with its annual Awards for Warehousing
2007 event.
The opulent setting of London’s Savoy achieved at the depot during the last 12 months; the last year.’
Hotel will once again provide the backdrop • The reverse logistics team at iForce’s Saltley In addition to these awards, UKWA will
to UKWA’s Annual Awards for facility in Birmingham for its work with Tesco present the Chairman’s Award (sponsored
Warehousing presentation ceremony. This Direct; by Translift Bendi). The recipient of the
year’s event – the eighth in the series – will • iForce’s team at the company’s Bromford Chairman’s Award is picked by the UKWA
be held alongside the Association’s Annual Gate, Birmingham, site which is dedicated to chairman and is presented to an individual or
Luncheon on Wednesday 4th July. e-fulfilment operations for John Lewis Direct. company who has made ‘a real and lasting
This year UKWA sought nominations for contribution to the warehousing industry.’
five awards categories and the UKWA’s Technology/Innovations Award That contribution may be a single event or the
judging panel has selected a shortlist of three Sponsored by Redirack Ltd result of many years’ involvement in the
nominations from the many entries received in The judges were looking for evidence of a industry.
each category. The overall winner of each bold and innovative response to the changing “The judging process was particularly
award will be announced at the Savoy. market place. The companies who made it tough this year and we were overwhelmed by
The categories and nominations for the onto the shortlist are: the high number and the standard of entries
UKWA Awards for Warehousing 2007 are as • Somar International Ltd for its Powerboss we received,” said Roger Williams, chief
follows: Eluma intelligent lighting which, typically, executive officer of UKWA. “We are, of
saves 60 to 80 per cent of lighting costs in a course, grateful to all of those companies that
Warehouse Person of the Year Award warehouse environment; took the time to prepare an entry.”
Sponsored by Linde Material Handling • 4 Logistics Ltd for its web-based order UKWA’s Awards for Warehousing and
(UK) Ltd tracking portal which the company developed Annual Luncheon enjoys a high profile within
This award will be won by an individual who in-house; the logistics industry. The event attracts
demonstrates a significant and improved • AquiTec Ltd for the voice-driven order UKWA members and their guests together
performance in carrying out their primary task picking operation instigated at East of England with suppliers to the 3PL industry to the
during the year; consistent commitment and Co-Operative Society. Savoy and the atmosphere at the famous hotel
drive and, where the nominee is in is always special. And, as tradition dictates,
management, he/she will further demonstrate: Best New Warehouse Member many award winners and guests continue
excellent leadership skills and a caring and Sponsored by Dexion Comino Ltd ‘networking’ long after the luncheon has
proactive approach to individual development. This is a corporate award given to the company concluded at the nearby Coal Hole tavern.
The shortlisted nominations are: deemed to show the highest professional Roger Williams commented: “Our Awards
• Mark Rogers, warehouse supervisor, standards of warehousing on joining the Luncheon is one of the most enjoyable events
Chaucer Freight Ltd; UKWA. In picking the winner, the judges in the UKWA’s calendar and represents an
• Wayne Dulligan, operations manager, 3P considered the initial inspection reports by the excellent opportunity to meet some of the
Logistics; UKWA inspectors. The nominations are: most influential figures in the logistics and
• Paul Stokes, warehouse distribution • MSC Mediterranean Shipping; materials handling industry. It is always well
manager, Amethyst Group. • Stirchley Technical Services; attended and gives suppliers of materials
• Chaucer Freight Ltd. handling products and services the chance to
Team of the Year get together with leading players in the third
Sponsored by Bibby Distribution ShD magazine has done extremely well to party warehousing and logistics sectors in a
This award will be won by a company or fill two of the three nominations for relaxed and convivial setting. “
depot that is able to demonstrate an Journalist of the Year, sponsored by Places at this year’s UKWA Awards for
outstanding team effort during the past year in Schmitz Cargobull (UK) Ltd. Editor Peter Warehousing and Annual Luncheon at The
their warehousing operations that has resulted, MacLeod and assistant editor Nikki Catchpole Savoy Hotel, London, are available, priced
or will result, in greater productivity and/or have each made it into the final three. The £85.00 (including pre-luncheon drinks and
increased profit. The nominated entrants are: award will go to the journalist who, in the three-course meal) from Marion Payn at
• The depot management team at Ceva opinion of the judges, has made the most UKWA on 0207 836 5522 or
Logistics’ Wellesbourne Park facility for the ‘qualitative and consistent contribution to the Mpayn@ukwa.org.uk
significant improvements that have been materials handling trade publications sector in
www.ukwa.org.uk
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