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Palletforce continues its gold streak
PALLETFORCE has been recognised once again for its unparalleled approach to health and safety with a gold RoSPA award.
The UK’s leading palletised distribution network has been awarded the prestigious accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for the third consecutive year.
It became the first in the sector to achieve the gold award in 2010 and has continued to lead from the front ever since.
“With hundreds of vehicles and thousands of pallets of goods coming in and out of the world class hub every day it is a high risk environment,” said Ryan Birchnall, Health, Safety, Quality and Facilities Manager at Palletforce.
“Quality health and safety management systems are key to our operation and it is essential to get it right.”
New depot investment strengthens Palletforce network coverage
PALLETFORCE member David Hathaway Transport Ltd has invested in a new depot as it expands its coverage for the Palletforce network.
The 14,500 sq ft depot in Swindon has created 10 jobs and will enable David Hathaway Transport to cover more areas for Palletforce.
"Although the market is still very competitive there are plenty of opportunities for companies to invest and grow," said Chris Hathaway, HR and Quality Director at David Hathaway Transport.
Palletforce founder member Wm Armstrong keeps on trucking after 85 years
WHEN William Armstrong set up his transport firm Stanley Baldwin was Prime Minister and George V was on the throne.
Times have changed but Wm Armstrong – a founder member of Palletforce – is still going strong and is now run by the family’s third generation who will celebrate the company’s 85th anniversary this year.
“My grandfather William started out in 1927 and a year later Nestlé came to Carlisle and asked him to transport their milk,” said Managing Director Jennifer Whyberd.
“In the thirties we then started working with the Milk Marketing Board and milk was really the backbone of the business.”
Milk and livestock were the origins of Wm Armstrong’s business and still play a big part today, one of its major customers is Meadowfoods in Chester and they still continue to work with Nestlé.
Young Scots rally ace John MacCrone signs off with fast times in Portugal
Scotland's rising young rally star, John MacCrone, threw off the disappointment of the opening day to post fourth-fastest times in the final two stages of the WRC Academy in Portugal.
The 22-year-old from the Isle of Mull received a 15 minute penalty after an incident on the opening gravel stage on Thursday evening.
But the Scot, making his debut in the WRC Academy driving his Palletforce and Tunnocks-backed Rally Team Scotland Ford Fiesta, was delighted with his performance today.
"This was a real baptism of fire," MacCrone, co-driven by Glasgow's Stuart Loudon, admitted. "We made one very, very small mistake on Thursday night, and that cost us big time."
Network’s members are stars of new film
PALLETFORCE members have become stars of the small screen in a new DVD highlighting the network’s success in becoming the UK leader for quality service.
Member companies including Wm Armstrong Group, Redhead International, Sureway Transport, Edwin C Farrall Transport, Simarco, Andy Crane Transport, R. G. Bassett and Sons and Fagan and Whalley, were interviewed for the short film about why they became members of Palletforce and the benefits it has brought them.
Shortened travel times for deliveries, less empty trucks on the road and a lower carbon footprint were among the advantages that members pinpointed.
Directors get on their bikes for charities
THREE company directors will leave the office behind to tackle a gruelling 960-mile bike ride over nine days.
Robert Gordon, Ian Wilson and Michael Beveridge, directors at Palletforce member JBT Ltd, will tackle the Land's End to John O'Groats cycle ride in aid of three charities.
The directors of the firm, who work at its bases at the Dalcross Industrial Estate in Inverness and Whitehill Industrial Estate in Bathgate, are raising cash for the RNLI, Highlands Hospice and CHAS – a children's cancer charity in Scotland.
So far they have raised more than £2,500 in sponsorship.
Simarco in the black and going greener as surge in business boosts number of eco-trucks in fleet
A surge in business has prompted one of the UK's leading independent freight and logistics to increase the number of 'green' vehicles in its fleet.
Simarco, a shareholder member of Palletforce made the announcement as it took delivery of three new 'teardrop' lorries, two of which will carry the colours of Palletforce.
Simarco Transport Director Nina Hart said the vehicles were the first with the distinctive aerodynamic shape operating within the nationwide delivery network of which the firm is a member.
She added that Simarco had secured permission to further increase the number of vehicles operating out of the firm's main depot at Witham, in Essex, in order to cope with extra trade.
"As a company which operates both domestically and internationally, we have always been conscious of the need to keep any environmental impact resulting from our business to an absolute minimum.
"We do not plan to stop at these three vehicles but will be looking to acquire additional eco-friendlier lorries and trailers in the months to come in order to help us deal with even greater freight volumes."
