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TCS&D 2017
Event Director Rob Fisher comments: “We
are delighted to have Iveco on board for the
first time this year. It’s really positive that
they see the cold chain as an area for even
more growth, and we know our audience
will gain a lot from their expertise and
product range.
“Iveco’s focus on the reduction of carbon
emissions is an important issue for our
sector – especially when it comes to urban
deliveries.”
Other confirmed exhibitors at TCS&D
include the safety barrier and bollard
manufacturer A-Safe, double-deck trailer
OEM Transdek, materials handling experts
Combilift, SSI Schaefer andUniCarriers, and
transport refrigeration companies Carrier
Transicold, GAH and Hubbard Products.
Packed Seminar programme
Brexit, sustainability, urban deliveries and shared logistics are
among the key issues tabled for discussion, as described below.
TCS&D’s free seminars will include valuable insight, market trends,
details of product innovation and case studies from some of the
UK’s most innovative businesses, as well as a chance for delegates
to quiz business leaders.
Justin Laney, General Manager of Central Transport at the John
Lewis Partnership, will share information onWaitrose’s sustainable
approach to temperature-controlled transport.
Nick Hay, CEO of Fowler Welch, will explain his views on the
temperature-controlled storage and distribution of the future,
giving insight into how the business has reduced its carbon
emissions by 10% over the past five years.
Tim Ward, Freight and Fleet Communications and Engagement
Manager for Transport for London, will explainhowtheorganisation
is spearheading urban food logistics in Britain’s consumer capital.
And Chris Sturman, Chief Executive of the Food Storage and
Distribution Federation, will help delegates understand how
Brexit will affect the sector and what can be done to protect their
businesses.
Other speakers include Kevin Hancock – Managing Director of
Rick Bestwick; Alan White – Managing Director of Fresh Group
of Companies; and Dr Dimitris Zissis – Senior Research Fellow in
Supply Chain Modelling at Cranfield University.
Event Director Rob Fisher says: “We’re absolutely delighted to have
innovators in cold storage logistics like Waitrose and Fowler Welch
joining us to share their expertise with TCS&D visitors this year.
“If you work in refrigerated storage or logistics, this Exhibition
provides a one-stop shop for all you need to know, as well as an
unparalleled opportunity to network and build relationships.”
Free-to-attend Seminar programme at TCS&D 2017
Wednesday 13th September
10:30
“Brexit, what keeps you awake at night? The FSDF shares the
latest Government developments affecting the TCS&D sector.”
Presented by: Chris Sturman, Chief Executive, Food Storage &
Distribution Federation (FSDF).
11:30
“Delivering London: Spearheading urban food logistics.”
Presented by: TimWard, Freight and Fleet Communications and
Engagement Manager, Transport for London (TfL).
13:30
“Treading lightly: Waitrose’s sustainable approach to
temperature-controlled transport.”
Presented by: Justin Laney, General Manager – Central Transport,
John Lewis Partnership.
14:30
“Temperature-controlled storage and distribution of the future.”
Presented by: Nick Hay, Chief Executive, Fowler Welch.
15:30
“Shared logistics models in UK online food retail.”
Presented by: Dr Dimitris Zissis, Cranfield University.
Thursday 14th September
11:30
“Feeding the nation.”
Presented by: Peter Ward, Chief Executive, UKWA.
12:30
“Human tissue transfers: How the national body parts repository
centre was created.”
Presented by: Alan White, Managing Director, Fresh Group of
Companies.
More and more Seminars are being added to this programme.
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