Spanish express carrier MRW grows 12pct in 2007

MRW increased sales by 12pct last year and has now extended its franchise network to more than 800 outlets.

The privately-owned company said its revenues grew by 12pct to EUR 632 million in 2007. It does not release profit figures. Major investments last year included a new EUR 17 million logistics hub in Barcelona and three other logistics hubs.

Meanwhile, MRW topped the 800 mark for franchise outlets with the opening of a branch at La Carlota in the province of Cordoba last month. The company said it normally opens about 25 franchise outlets each year, but exceeded the average last year with 36 additional locations.

MRW, which specialises in same-day and next-day delivery of documents and small packages, said it expects to grow at about the same rates again in 2008.