Llanelli based haulage firm Owens Group has strengthened its service offering by becoming shareholder members of Pall-Ex Group. The family-owned business is a renowned name in the transport industry, employing around 1,000 people across the UK. Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, commemorated with a special one-off livery. Reaching this milestone …
Read More »Growing business UCLS joins Fortec
Willenhall-based courier company, Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has become the latest business to join the Fortec Distribution Network as a shareholder member. Founded in 2018, UCLS has experienced rapid growth to now have 17 depots across England, and has built its strong reputation on quality courier, same day and …
Read More »Fortec launches its sector leading IT solution
Fortec Distribution Network (Fortec) has launched its sector leading core operational system, Nexus, its latest step towards delivering excellence for its stakeholders. Rolling out the IT system to its entire UK network of shareholder members, comprised of over 50 independent haulage businesses, Fortec has delivered a sector leading solution. Fortec …
Read More »Fortec is working with FareShare to help fight hunger in the UK
Fortec is proud to be collaborating with FareShare, as the charity works to fight hunger and tackle food waste in the UK. FareShare redistributes good-to-eat surplus food to frontline charities and community groups throughout the UK, which is then turned into meals for those most in need, providing over two …
Read More »Yorkshire entrepreneur Charles Morgan continues to build logistics business
The Pall-Ex Group, and in particular The Fortec Distribution Network, are delighted to welcome Charles Morgan to the network as a shareholder member. After setting up his business at the age of just 17, Charles Morgan continues to see his business go from strength to strength. With a determination to …
Read More »Fortec continues its support for local charity with renewed fundraising
Fortec Distribution Network (Fortec) has once again committed to support local charity partner, Zoё’s Place Baby Hospice. Fortec, now part of the Pall-Ex Group, is based in Northamptonshire and has a long-running partnership with the charity from Coventry, which has seen the palletised freight distribution network donate over £30,000 in …
Read More »New Development Director joins Pall-Ex Group
Pall-Ex Group is continuing its mission to recruit quality SMEs and expand its pallet network shareholder membership with the appointment of a new Network Development Director. Mark Barlow brings over 20 years of logistics experience to the position, including extensive knowledge of the sector, having previously held roles in other …
Read More »Fortec strengthens in Scotland by addition of Bullet Express
Glasgow’s Bullet Express has invested in the Fortec Distribution Network to become its latest shareholder member. The logistics firm has taken advantage of the shareholder member opportunities available with Fortec, as it looks to continue its growth just months after opening a new storage facility which increased its overall capacity …
Read More »Pall-Ex Group drives ahead with European deliveries
The Pall-Ex Group of Companies are committed to supporting local businesses with accessing European customers, despite the on-going challenges of Brexit. Both the Pall-Ex and the Fortec network are reassuring customers that services are continuing, with additional support available to help businesses continue trading internationally. While goods being transported to …
Read More »Shareholder model puts Fortec members in the driving seat
Fortec Distribution Network has put its members in the driving seat by introducing a shareholder model for its pallet network. To date, over 50% of its independent hauliers have become shareholder members, each gaining an equal say in how the business is run. Longstanding Fortec member Devereux Transport, in the …
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