AGV Network

I’ve recently written some articles for the AGV Network website – a great source of information on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). These clever machines are revolutionising materials handling, and more besides. You will find links to my first three articles below. Is there any job in a warehouse that mobile … Continue reading →

KING (Kernow Independent Networking Group)

A Cornish business networking group that gets results… Wouldn’t it be fantastic if warm business prospects could be handed to your company on a plate? That’s exactly what happens at KING. Each member looks for opportunities to refer each other’s services and products to potential customers. As a member of KING, everyone in the group … Continue reading →

Press release: A Robin’s Song

The work of Children’s Hospice South West, with its mission to make the most of short and precious lives, is to benefit from what is believed to be the region’s largest ever wildlife art exhibition and auction. The major auction on 3rd November is part of A Robin’s Song – an appeal set up by … Continue reading →

Press release: Grassroots Hero

Prince William has presented a Football Association award to Will Hoskings of Goonhavern in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the game. Will was one of 150 volunteers in England – and the only one from Cornwall – selected to receive the special Grassroots Heroes honour in celebration of the FA’s 150th anniversary. Ever since … Continue reading →

Video: Darwin Dog’s encounter with feathers

Darwin, one of my team of office dogs, didn’t know what to make of the feathers that suddenly appeared on our kitchen floor. At first he was scared, but by the time I took out my camera he had worked up the courage to ambush them…   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ufvobfqkc   contact: Mark Nicholson Copywriting web: http://www.mncopywriting.com … Continue reading →

Lessons from the factory

When buying any piece of equipment, sensible customers will consider not only whether it works well today but whether it will continue to work well in the future. In other words, they are looking for quality. Mark Nicholson has been speaking to the Directors at Cat® Lift Trucks’ production facility in Järvenpää, Finland, to find … Continue reading →

Forklift fun at IMHX – video

In March I attended IMHX 2013, the international materials handling exhibition, at the NEC in Birmingham. This forklift game (see video) looked like good fun but I was too busy to have a go myself. I did find loads of interesting forklift and associated people to talk to, including some who were looking for the services of … Continue reading →

Forklift memories

I did this interview a few months ago, when I was working for the John Knowles Company, and it’s just been published. Best wishes to all at JKC. Keep up the good work. http://www.warehousenews.co.uk/2013/02/quote-unquote-mark-nicholson-account-director-the-john-knowles-company/ Contact: Mark Nicholson Copywriting Email: mark@mncopywriting.com Web: http://www.mncopywriting.com Continue reading →

PeoplePerHour

After 20 years as a professional copywriter, I turned freelance in October 2012. It was a big and scary step. My first priority was to build up a client base and find enough work to fill my time. My daughter Katie happened to show me a magazine article about PeoplePerHour and wondered if it might … Continue reading →

We urgently need a home

Please help. We have been temporarily fostering these two lovely rescued Rottweiler cross puppies, on behalf of K9 Crusaders (near Truro, Cornwall), but we can’t keep them in the long term because we already have four dogs. They will make great pets, having enjoyed at least a brief experience in a loving family home. One is … Continue reading →