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Pall-Ex Director Recognised as a Mentor for Women of the Future

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Hilary Devey, MD of Pall-Ex is a known force throughout the UK for inspiring women in the workplace. Now one of Mrs Devey’s Senior Management Team, Tony Mellor, has received a prestigious accolade in recognition of this shared vision.
Hilary’s entrepreneurial idea to begin a pallet network over ten years ago came as a shock initially to an industry dominated by men. Her business ideas and gender broke the mould for the transport industry and lead to the creation of an enterprise which now celebrates over ten years of success.
Now the award winning company Hilary created which employs male and female lorry drivers, and male and female fork lift truck drivers has been recognised independently yet again for inspiring women in the workplace. Tony Mellor, Commercial Director of Pall-Ex, has been inspired by Hilary’s example to encourage young women of potential, and his work has gained him a shortlisting as a finalist in the Women of the Future Awards. The category for which Tony has been recognised is entitled ‘Mentor of the Year’, a title which Mr Mellor well deserves for his efforts. Tony joined the company as Marketing Manager in 2004, and his skills and experience were soon recognised, the more potential he showed, the more responsibility he was entrusted with. He now overseas numerous departments, including direct management of 3 Executive level women of great potential for the future.
Tony has to undergo one more round of judging, before a gala awards ceremony to be held in London in November.

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Motorola Announces Integrated GPS Functionality for Market-Leading MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Motorola Inc. today introduced a new version of its flagship MC70 mobile computer, featuring integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) capability. This new option of Motorola’s fastest-selling rugged mobile computer will allow organizations with field-based employees, such as postal companies, to track and manage dynamic, real-time tasking, as well as verify specific locations of activities and provide mobile workers with pinpoint navigation support to improve location-based productivity.

The MC70 has been widely embraced for its lightweight, ergonomic design and ability to withstand the rigors of everyday use in harsh environments. Protected against a variety of environmental risks, including frequent drops to concrete, and exposure to water, dust and extreme temperatures, the MC70 is optimized for both indoor and outdoor applications.

With over a quarter of a million MC70 devices being used by mobile workers each day, this device is already allowing enterprises to seamlessly connect their workers to their back office systems leading to increased productivity and customer service. Now with new location capabilities, Motorola’s MC70 is once again connecting people and products to information resources, and transforming businesses – making them more efficient and responsive to customers to gain a competitive advantage

The MC70 EDA delivers flexibility and global coverage with converged voice and data capture. Utilizing SIRF III technology, the MC70 GPS-enabled EDA will continue to provide feature rich functionality including barcode data and signature capture in addition to wide area connectivity with support for high-speed EDGE networks, wireless 802.11a/b/g networks and Bluetooth.

The GPS-enabled MC70 will be showcased in Barcelona at Post Expo 2007 and at the IT Convergence Show in Paris in October 2007. The MC70 GPS version will be available for sale worldwide in the first quarter of 2008.

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Local consultation starts on changes to UK Post Office network

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Post Office Ltd today opened the first local public consultations on changes to the Post Office network needed to meet Government requirements. Proposals for the future provision of Post Office services in three areas of the UK – Kent, the East Midlands and East Yorkshire with Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire – have been published today and will remain open for consultation for six weeks until 12 November 2007.
Under each of the Area Plan Proposals published today more than 99 pct of the population will either see no change to their nearest branch, or will remain within one mile (by road distance) of an alternative branch.
Post Office Ltd is seeking views on the proposed future service provision in these areas, including, in particular, views on access to Post Office services, the accessibility of alternative branches to those proposed for closure and the appropriate form of outreach service to be provided. The Government has already undertaken a 12 week national consultation before reaching a decision to reduce the UK wide network of Post Office branches by up to 2,500 from its current level of over 14,000, while continuing to provide funding (subject to EU state aid clearance) to support a more sustainable network in the future.

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Post workers set to strike up to 48 hrs

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Australian Post workers are set to strike if their claim for a better deal on wages and conditions is rejected.

More than 10,000 staff took part in a ballot, with about three quarters supporting industrial action.

Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) national president Ed Husic said workers would roll out work bans and stoppages if Australia Post refused to negotiate over a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

He said the union wrote to Australia Post yesterday asking them to return to the negotiating table.

Australia Post last month announced an immediate four per cent pay rise for its employees, rising to 12 per cent over two-and-a-half years.

But the union wants five per cent guaranteed in the first year.

It also wants penalty rates and job security conditions protected and an independent umpire to enforce the EBA.

Australia Post has said the offer was well above inflation and would lock in entitlements and award conditions.

If Australia Post refuses to resume wage talks, workers will start rolling four hour, 24 hour and 48 hour stoppages.

They will also introduce bans on overtime and the checking and collection of unpaid mail.

Mr. Husic has not set a deadline for strike action and was hopeful the dispute could be resolved in days not weeks.

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Norbert Dentressangle agree Christian Salvesen acquisition

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Combined sales achieved in 2006 of c. euro 2.9 billion and approximately 390 sites in 13 countries

The Boards of Christian Salvesen and Norbert Dentressangle (GND) have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition by GND of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Christian Salvesen at a price of 92.0 pence in cash for each Christian Salvesen Share, valuing Christian Salvesen’s fully diluted share capital at approximately £254.4 million.

The terms of the Transaction represent a premium of approximately 79.0% to the Closing Price of 51.5 pence for each Christian Salvesen Share on 24 September 2007, being the last business day prior to the announcement by Christian Salvesen that it had received approaches and a premium of approximately 58.0% to the average Closing Price of 58.2 pence for each Christian Salvesen Share for the three-month period prior to 24 September 2007.

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Consultation Starts on Changes To Post Office Network – East Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Post Office Ltd today opened a six-week local public consultation on its Area Plan for the East Yorkshire with Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire area. In line with the criteria and factors set by the Government in its Response Document (DTI The Post Office Network, Government response to public consultation May 2007 – www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page36024.html), the Area Plan proposes future provision of Post Office services through a network of 336 branches across the area, resulting in the closure of 45 existing branches (see full list below).

Under the proposals, more than 99 pct of the area’s population will either see no change, or will remain within one mile (by road distance) of an alternative branch. In addition to the 336 branches which are proposed to remain in the East Yorkshire with Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire area. Post Office Ltd is proposing to establish 24 outreach services, which would use innovative ways to continue to provide Post Office services, particularly in smaller communities where the existing branch is proposed for closure.

Possible types of outreach service in the East Yorkshire with Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire area could include a mobile service visiting small communities at set times, a hosted service operated within a third party premises for restricted hours each week, or a partner service within the premises of a local partner such as a pub landlord.

Post Office Ltd is now seeking views on the proposed future service provision in the area, in particular views on access to Post Office services, the accessibility of alternative branches to those proposed for closure and the appropriate form of Outreach to be provided. Consultation is due to end on 12 November 2007.

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Consultation Starts On Changes To Post Office Network – Kent

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Post Office Ltd today opened a six week local public consultation on its Area Plan for Kent. In line with the criteria and factors set by the Government in its response document, DTI The Post Office Network, Government Response to Public Consultation May 2007 (www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page36024.html) the Area Plan proposes future provision of Post Office services through a network of 295 branches across the area, resulting in the closure of 58 existing branches.

Under the proposals more than 99 pct of the area’s population will either see no change to their nearest branch, or will remain within one mile (by road distance) of an alternative branch.

The detailed Area Plan proposal for Kent is now available. To obtain a copy visit www.postoffice.co.uk/networkchange or write to Post Office Ltd at Freepost Consultation (no stamp required ) or email [email protected]. Post Office Ltd is now seeking views on the proposed future service provision in the area including in particular views on access to Post Office® services and the accessibility of alternative branches to those proposed for closure. Consultation is due to end on 12 November 2007.

The Government has already undertaken a 12 week national consultation before reaching a decision to reduce the UK wide network of Post Office branches by up to 2500 from its current level of over 14000 while continuing to provide funding (subject to state aid EU clearance) to support a more sustainable network in the future. The proposals now published support the national accessibility criteria introduced by the Government.

Under the area plan proposals 90.9 pct of the area’s population will see no change in their nearest branch. A further 8.3 pct live less than one mile by road distance from the nearest alternative branch, with 3 pct within half a mile.

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