Malcolm Johnstone takes on FSDF president role

Garry Tilburn (left) and Malcolm Johnstone (right)

The event also marked Garry’s retirement from senior cold storage and distribution management, with over 40 years experience in the food industry, and his second Presidential two year period of office.

The FSDF Board and Management team wish him well, and presented him with a gift to mark the occasion and to thank him for his leadership of the Federation.

Malcolm Johnstone, who has lead ACS&T since 2007, will serve for the next two years.

The Food Storage & Distribution Federation is a partner at the new Safer Logistics Seminar Theatre and Feature Area will play a key role at The Health and Safety Event, taking place from 24-26 March 2015 at the NEC.

Health & Safety Awards

In further news, the Food Storage & Distribution Federation 2015 Health & Safety Awards nominations close at the end of March.

These awards are open to all members with the aim of recognising excellence in health and safety on an individual and company-wide level.

The Full Member award for Outstanding Contribution to Health and Safety by a Company was won in 2014 by Martin Brower (UK) Ltd for their "Think Safety – Work Safely” campaign which promotes a positive approach to health & Safety within the company and has significantly reduced the number of workplace accidents. The Associate Member award went to Munters for their IceDry Solution, which removes airborne moisture, reducing ice build up and fogging which in turn reduces the number of slips and trips experienced by cold store workers.

The 2014 Best Individual Contribution to Health and Safety was awarded to Maurice Young for his for his dedication to raising the standards of health and safety within the industry and being instrumental in ensuring that FSDF is seen to lead the way.

If you have an initiative or product that deserves recognition in the health & safety arena contact FSDF on 0118 988 4468 or go to fsdf.org.uk for more information.