Katem Transport thinks pink for charity

PALLETFORCE member Katem Transport has turned one of its trucks bright pink as part of a campaign to raise £5,000 for charity.

The idea was the brainchild of Katie Davison who works in the sales department of the Palletforce member company.

She wanted to raise money for Cancer Research UK after her aunt Angela Welsh was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

“We’re a very close family and I just wanted to do something to support her,” said 21-year-old Katie.

“It has been really well received by everyone at Katem and the driver absolutely loves it, all the other drivers are jealous and want a pink truck too.”

Bedfords staff take the first click

STAFF at Bedfords Transport, a founder member of Palletforce, are taking part in a BBC campaign to encourage more people to become internet savvy.

It was IT manager Ben Rowe’s idea to join in with the project and offer free internet introductory sessions to staff at Bedfords.

Andy Crane Transport celebrates 25 years in business

AFTER 25 years in business Andy Crane Transport (ACT) is still pulling its weight.

The Sandhurst-based Palletforce member celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is planning a move to bigger premises and an expansion into warehousing and storage.

"When ACT moved to its current operating base they had just added additional vehicles to the 14 strong fleet, however there was still more space than we needed so growth was our target." said General Manager Stuart Ward.

But that was more than 10 years ago and now with a fleet of more than 20 vehicles space is at a premium, so a move to larger premises with purpose-built warehousing is on the horizon.

Archbold signs deal with OTL, a leading pound store supplier

PALLETFORCE member Archbold Logistics Ltd has won a £500,000 national distribution contract with a leading pound store supplier.

The logistics company, which is a member of palletised distribution network Palletforce, has started working with OTL, based near Leeds.

OTL is a supplier to major pound stores and supermarket chains across the country and will be working mainly with Archbold’s Manchester depot.

“This is a significant new contract for us and we are delighted to be working with OTL, a leader in their field,” said Chief Executive Xavier Archbold.

Palletforce will help keep Britain moving this winter

FARRALLS Transport, founder member of Palletforce, has signed a deal potentially worth £10million to be the sole UK pallet network provider for Dandy’s Rock Salt.co.uk.

 The two-year deal between the Chester-based firm, a founder member of Palletforce – the UK’s leading palletised distribution network, and Dandy’s has been reached with a view to extending the contract by five years in 2013.

Palletforce member wins national design award

WHITE Logistics has won a national design award following a radical company-wide re-brand.

The family-run haulage firm came top out of six finalists in the Re-brand category at the Marketing Design Awards 2011 on Tuesday, November 1.

The accolade follows a huge redesign of the company’s trucks, website, uniforms and logo earlier this year and was won in conjunction with The Allotment branding agency which helped with the re-branding.

“We went to great lengths to develop a brand and livery that supports our family values and our passionate commitment to our customers, and to have that recognised makes it all worthwhile,” said Will Stracey, Commercial Director at White Logistics.

“This is a brilliant achievement for us and I’d like to say a big thank you to all our staff and The Allotment agency for all their support.”

White Logistics, a member of Palletforce – the UK’s leading palletised distribution network, was shortlisted earlier this year for it’s re-branding in the Motor Transport Awards Livery of the Year category.

The Pershore-based company has been recognised for its new bold black and white design, in contrast to its previous green livery, which includes brain teaser puzzles on the back of its trucks.

Its new livery was unveiled earlier this year with an investment in seven new vehicles and five new trailers in the striking black and white design, as well as two new trailers in the Palletforce livery.

“White Logistics took the bold move to completely overhaul its image and now has a look that reflects its forward thinking and innovative approach to all aspects of its business. We are delighted that has been recognised with this award,” said Dave Holland, Sales and Marketing Manager at Pallerforce.

Members support network with fleet investment

PALLETFORCE members are continuing to invest in the network’s striking orange livery.

UK Freight Masters Ltd in Kent has taken delivery of 11 rigid trucks in the Palletforce colour while EDS Couriers in Cannock has become the first member to have all their trucks decked out in the livery.