Pall-Ex Group is now collectively owned by its UK network membership and senior management team. Since distributing 117 pallets on its first night on 29th November 1996, Pall-Ex has grown into a quality European network that handles thousands of pallets every night, with partnerships established across the continent. RUN D.M.C …
Read More »Les Smith Haulage lays foundations for future growth
Expanding Swindon-based firm Les Smith Haulage has laid the foundations for future growth by facing up head-on to the challenges of increasingly strict anti-pollution regulations such as London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone. A member of the Fortec Distribution Network for the past four years, the family-run firm has expanded its …
Read More »Hilary Devey to sell Pall-Ex Group to network membership and management
Pall-Ex, the industry-leading pan-European logistics brand is preparing for a new chapter in its 23 year history as founder, owner, chairwomen and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and management. Contracts were signed on the 15th October 2019 with completion …
Read More »All-time highest investment for Powys transport firm Speed Welshpool
A transport firm in Welshpool, Powys, has ploughed £330,000 in the business to grow its fleet – the single largest investment in the company’s 40-year history. Speed Welshpool, which is a member of Palletways, the UK’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has invested in six new vehicles, …
Read More »Heathfield-based logistics firm Independent Logistics Solutions to grow business
A Heathfield-based logistics firm has appointed a new general manager to support and develop its business in East Sussex and the surrounding area. Brian Lee joins Independent Logistics Solutions (ILS), part of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network. With an extensive background in management and operations, …
Read More »Palletways earns RoSPA Silver Award for health and safety best-practice
Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has received a prestigious RoSPA award in recognition of the health and safety practices at its national hub in Lichfield. The organisation achieved silver accreditation in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the …
Read More »New Customer Service Manager in Carlisle for Beaches Logistics Group
Beaches Logistics Group, which operates a network of haulage and warehousing businesses throughout the UK, has announced the appointment of Gillian Cattan as customer service manager. Gillian joins the team at the Carlisle depot and will be responsible for identifying new customers while further building relationships with existing ones and …
Read More »A fresh start for Palletways in Colchester
Palletways UK, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has strengthened its presence in East Anglia with the launch of a dedicated regional depot – Palletways Colchester. The business was created following Palletways’ acquisition of SLI (Systematic Logistics International) from the Administrators at the end of 2018. Commenting …
Read More »Pall-Ex launches nationwide Driver Drive
Pall-Ex is accelerating its recruitment with the launch of a nationwide Driver Drive, which will help tackle HGV driver shortages across its network. The firm has launched a new website where drivers can apply for jobs across the network, including roles for class one and two HGV drivers, forklift truck …
Read More »Pall-Ex selects Microlise for Telematics and Camera Solution
Pall-Ex, one of the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution networks, has selected Microlise to provide a telematics and vehicle camera solution across its entire fleet of over 100 vehicles. The solution will enable Pall-Ex to increase fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs, while also providing its team with the ability …
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