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 »
Pall-Ex delivers a mountain range of pallets for Tile Mountain
Pall-Ex is reaching great heights with Tile Mountain by transporting almost 35,000 pallets of tiles annually – the equivalent height of Mounts Everest, Kilimanjaro and McKinley combined. The logistics giant is benefitting from the online retailer’s rapid growth, having seen its account grow year-on-year since taking on distribution in 2013…. Read more »
PALLITE raises funds to help businesses avoid no deal ‘pallets crisis’
PALLITE®, the award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of lightweight, strong and environmentally friendly paper pallets and shipping crates has secured over £1,150,000 funding in on Crowdcube. Helping businesses become ‘no deal’ ready Because they are made from paper, PALLITE® products are exempt from ISPM-15 requirements which require heat treating or… Read more »
Expansion drive for Gravesend distribution company
A Gravesend-based pallet distribution firm looks set to increase turnover by 20 per cent over the next two years, following a significant funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. North Kent Distribution is expanding its 12,000 ft² warehouse capacity by 50 per cent, and purchasing three new lorries, increasing its… Read more »
Speed Welshpool celebrates its most successful year yet
A strong sales strategy and an adaptive business model have translated into massive volume and turnover growth for logistics specialists Speed Welshpool, as the business announces its most successful year since launching four decades ago. In the last twelve months, the business has broken a number of its annual records,… Read more »
New CEO and CCO for Palletways
Palletways Group Limited, which operates Europe’s largest pallet network, has announced the retirement of its current Chief Executive Officer, James Wilson, on 1 July 2019. Wilson’s place will be taken by Palletways Chief Operating Officer, Luis Zubialde, who has worked at the company since 2006. Wilson will continue as a… Read more »
