The UK’s eight pallet networks have joined together, says the Association of Pallet Networks (APN), to offer their services for the movement of emergency supplies for critical services. The UK’s pallet networks are uniquely placed to ensure timely and reliable supply of emergency goods to anywhere in the UK. Between… Read more »
Coventry firm signs sole UK supply distribution deal with Leicester Tissue Company
A Midlands tissue firm with customers in more than 27 countries has signed a sole supply deal with one of Europe’s leading poolers of sustainable wooden pallets, to deliver its products into UK supermarkets and High Street stores. Leicester Tissue Company (LTC) turned to Coventry-based IPP to deliver more than… Read more »
Consistent quality from Bibby Distribution wraps up contract extension with Berry BPI Packaging Solutions Hereford
Bibby Distribution has recorded nine years of consistently meeting a 98 per cent on-time in full (OTIF) delivery rate for Berry BPI Packaging Solutions Hereford, resulting in the packaging manufacturer renewing its transport contract for the third time. Every week since 2011, the Bibby Distribution team based at BPI Packaging… Read more »
IPP’s automated recycling centre has strong first year
The multi-million investment in one of Europe’s largest pallet recycling centres tasked with the repair and repatriation of millions of sustainable wooden pallets is paying off for Coventry-based IPP. In January 2019, IPP committed more than £2.5 million to a new automated pallet inspection and repair service centre in Bardon… Read more »
UK logistics firm gears up for growth
Logistics firm Linkline Transport is gearing up for growth as it prepares to expand into its new 140,000sq ft headquarters in 2020. The Northamptonshire-based company, a member of Fortec Distribution Network for more than seven years, is moving into a state-of-the-art facility in Prologis Park Wellingborough West next year –… Read more »
Expanding H&B Logistics celebrates 30 years of being lean and green
Oldham-based H&B Logistics is celebrating 30 years in business with ambitious expansion plans and the achievement of a major green milestone ahead of Greater Manchester’s introduction of an ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) target in 2021. In the last 12 months the family-owned business founded around a kitchen table in 1989,… Read more »
Fortec Distribution Network set J&DC Enterprise LTD on their way
The Fortec Distribution Network has set J&DC Enterprise Ltd on the road to success by facilitating its transition from a one-man operation into an expanding logistics company. The network has helped father and son team Justice and David Crentsil to develop the business, which serves the CR, SM and partial… Read more »
A fresh start for Palletways in Colchester
Palletways UK, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has strengthened its presence in East Anglia with the launch of a dedicated regional depot – Palletways Colchester. The business was created following Palletways’ acquisition of SLI (Systematic Logistics International) from the Administrators at the end of 2018. Commenting… Read more »
Timely service from Bibby Distribution ticks all the right boxes for Board24
Cardboard manufacturer Board24 has extended its contract with Bibby Distribution after the 3PL’s team demonstrated outstanding reliability and commitment to efficiency. Bibby Distribution staff are based at Board24’s Coalville and Preston depots, delivering up to 90 loads each day using 40 tractor units hooked up to high-cube trailers. The business… Read more »
Essity’s carbon reduction partnership with IPP is more than a hygiene factor
One of the world’s largest hygiene and health companies is working collaboratively with its strategic supply chain partner to reduce the carbon footprint created by the delivery of more than two million pallets a year. Essity, which owns tissue and paper towel brands including Cushelle and Plenty and manufactures products… Read more »
