Tag: Pallet Network

Local logistics firm drives business forward

Posted by | Feb 26, 2008 | |

Southwick-based distribution company Axtra Express Haulage, a member of Palletways, the number one pallet network in Europe, has expanded their vehicle fleet to meet increased customer demand.

Axtra Express Haulage joined the Palletways network, which offers express distribution of small consignments of palletised freight across the UK and to mainland Europe, in August 2007 and has now invested £198,000 in six new vehicles to meet the growth in business. The company now has a 22-strong fleet and the expansion means that Axtra has doubled the amount of pallets they can handle as a member of the Palletways network.

Axtra Express Haulage is one of more than 100 local members that make up the Palletways UK network, which provides a range of express distribution services, including next day, economy and timed delivery options.

Mel Weller, Managing Director of Axtra Express Haulage said, “We have seen a huge growth in business since joining the Palletways network and we are excited about the coming year’s business opportunities. Being part of Palletways, the largest network of its kind, means we can offer our customers cost-effective overnight and express freight services to anywhere in the UK, as well as being able to offer services to mainland Europe.”

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Motor Transport Awards 2008

Posted by | Feb 9, 2008 | |

Pallet-Track has submitted their second successive entry to this year’s Motor Transport Awards.

Following on from last year’s entry and subsequently the only pallet network to be short-listed for Network of the Year the Pallet-Track board felt that a refreshed entry for 2008 was appropriate due to another successful year in the network.

A year which has seen growth of over 37 pct, the network complimented by a further thirteen shareholder members, successful implementation of a central transit insurance scheme, both IT and operating procedural enhancements which have added to increased efficiency, investment in new management teams and significant purchases in plant and machinery.

This year’s event is again being held in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

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Fortec Pallet Distribution appoints new sales manager

Posted by | Jan 29, 2008 | |

Theresa Haynes has been appointed Sales Executive for the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network.

Based at the company’s new hub near Daventry, Northamptonshire, she will be responsible for attracting more business and helping to grow the Fortec network.
Her appointment comes at the same time as Theresa celebrates 21 years in the transport industry. In that time she has worked in all sectors of the industry including dedicated transport, storage and logistics.

Theresa, of Tamworth, Staffordshire, said: “Transport is an addiction for me. I love working in the service industry and I love learning about all the different kinds of products. A key area of satisfaction is helping my customers grow their business. I have done it since the age of 20 and it is all I know.”

Theresa said she looked forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with Fortec customers. “My key focus will be to help Fortec licensees achieve their maximum potential, which of course will be of great benefit to Fortec itself.”

Theresa is married to Sean and has a son Jordan, aged seven. In her spare time she enjoys walking, swimming and eating out.

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Palletforce announces plans for flagship hub

Posted by | Jan 25, 2008 | |

PalletFORCE has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art hub, which it claims will be a flagship for the sector.

The new hub – which will go live by the end of 2008 – will be located in Burton upon Trent. Its single warehouse has been developed to deliver a bespoke environment offering faster throughputs and higher quality of operation.

“Designed to PalletFORCE’s specifications, the hub is squarer in design than conventional warehouses to suit its specific mode of operation, and will allow a quicker turnaround of vehicles With a size of 365,000 sq ft – compared to PalletFORCE’s existing premises capacity of 210,000 sq ft – increased capacity of up to 50pct is anticipated,” says Carl Worgan, Operations Director.

“PalletFORCE has grown rapidly since our launch in 2001, from 500 pallets per night to around 7,000,” explains Neil Carpenter, PalletFORCE’s Commercial and Finance Director. “We have taken on new warehouses as demand has increased and made the most out of these premises, but there is a limit to what can be achieved with the existing arrangements as the buildings were created originally as aircraft hangars!”

Work on the building is anticipated to start in February, with operations scheduled to begin before the end of the year.

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