New members wanted for growing Fortec
Fortec Pallet Distribution Network is on the hunt for more members as the company gears up for the next phase of its expansion.
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Hays to consider break up
The new boss of troubled business services group Hays today hinted he may break-up the firm in a bid to improve shareholder returns.
Colin Matthews, who joined as chief executive at the beginning of the month, said he wanted to complete a strategical review as soon as possible.
Addressing shareholders at the group’s annual general meeting, he added: “I can tell you we will not be defending the status quo.
Read More£14m hub plan for Palletline
Palletline, which believes itself to be the largest of the pallet networks, has identified possible sites for an industry-led hub in the Midlands. Chairman Bob Russett says that the new hub will be operational in the next 2 to 3 years, will have a capacity of 20,000 pallets a night and cost around £14m.
Read MorePall-Ex goes for gas in new hub
Pallet network Pall-Ex is awarding the contract for the supply and management of a fleet of gas-powered forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment at its new £10m central hub in Ellistown to Hyster distributor Barloworld
Read MoreFortec’s 1,500
Fortec Pallet Distribution Network is currently handling 1,500 pallets a night and not 4,500 pallets a night as reported in MT last week. Our apologies to Fortec and to readers. Fortec director Rob Abrahams has strong growth plans for the network.
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