Proper maintenance of conveyor belts is not just about prolonging the life of the belt, but also about maintaining efficiency and safety in your operations. Today, we’re discussing a crucial aspect of conveyor system upkeep: recognising when it's time to replace your conveyor belt. Signs of Wear and Tear One of the first indicators that your conveyor belt needs attention...

The travel industry is making a strong comeback after the challenges of the past few years. As travel begins to return to pre-COVID levels, it’s an exciting time for both travellers and businesses alike. But what’s driving this recovery, and how does it compare to the way things were before the pandemic? Let’s dive into what’s happening and what we...

Chiorino UK is excited to announce the promotion of Phil Schofield to National Key Accounts Manager. His extensive experience in warehousing, distribution, packaging solutions, and people management makes him a perfect fit for the position. With this experience, Phil has brought a new dimension to Chiorino UK which has proven most beneficial over a wide range of business sectors. Phil's primary...

Our VP Carl Johnson had quite the challenge this month when he took part in an epic golf and cycle challenge to raise money for charity Space 2B Heard. On Friday 1st July Carl helped raise over £2300 for the charity by completing the challenge!  It took him a mere 11 hours, 27 mins and 30 seconds to complete -...

As you will likely be aware, the UK and Ireland are currently facing a number of logistical issues which are having a range of knock-on effects in multiple areas, including but not limited to:  The production & manufacturing sector The supply chain to end user The contract packaging sector The warehousing industry The food processing industry Material supply & extended lead times for delivery, both UK &...

At Chiorino we are always happy to see a friendly new face join the team, and today we’d like to offer a warm welcome to Helen Wilks, who recently joined us as our new Technical Sales Engineer.  Having enjoyed a successful and varied career so far, Helen brings with her a wealth of knowledge gained from performing a number of demanding roles.   After a...

Chiorino SpA (Chiorino) a leading Italian manufacturer of light-weight belting and power transmission belts is pleased to announce the acquisition of Safari Belting Systems, Inc. (Safari), a specialized American manufacturer of plastic modular belts and one of the primary belting providers to the largest food processors. Gregorio and Matteo Chiorino, President and CEO of Chiorino stated: “This acquisition is an...

It’s always exciting to welcome a fresh addition to the Chiorino team, but this week we were fortunate enough to welcome a quartet of recruits. Here’s a quick introduction to all four of our new arrivals! Glen Wilson – Technical Sales North East A former coal miner, Glen arrives at Chiorino with nearly three decades of experience under his belt...

At Chiorino, we pride ourselves on designing and creating products that perform to the highest possible standard without sacrificing reliability or safety. Our new DET mesh conveyor belts are no exception – like all of our products, they merge the latest in conveyor belt technology with precision engineering for a winning combination of efficiency and dependability. Chiorino DET belts are...

Between all the cards, wrapping paper, old decorations and unwanted presents, the UK produces an alarming amount of waste every Christmas. In fact, a recent survey by Biffa found that we create 30% more waste than usual over the festive period, including a billion cards and almost a quarter of a million miles of wrapping paper. One of the biggest...