Palletforce Awards
Award-winningWe strive to be the best and are proud to be officially recognised as a leader in logistics. Quality and excellence run deep throughout our network and our national awards speak for themselves. Over the past three years we have held and retained the prestigious title of Pallet Network of the Year from the Institute of Transport Management (ITM), as well as gaining award nominations from International Freighting Weekly (IFW) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). We are particularly honoured to be the only pallet network shortlisted in the 2011 Motor Transport Awards, along with two nominations in 2012 And in another industry first for the pallet sector, we have achieved a RoSPA gold award for the third consecutive year – all this comes as well as gaining international standard marks for quality, safety and environmental excellence (ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001). ‘Every part of our operation is managed with precision – from the moment a delivery is picked up – to the point that it is safely at its destination.’ RoSPA Gold Award Palletforce was the first in its sector to be honoured with a prestigious Gold Award from RoSPA – the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The UK's leading palletised distribution network has been awarded the prestigious accolade for the fourth consecutive year. The network has pioneered a series of industry innovations including opening a state-of-the-art distribution Hub in Burton-upon-Trent, helping pioneer a new safety trailer and using cutting edge technology to scan and weigh goods. The award is a massive achievement for Palletforce and reflects the huge importance placed on good practices – whether within our fantastic new distribution Hub, or while vehicles are on the roads. David Rawlins, RoSPA's awards manager, said: "Palletforce has shown a commitment to protecting the health and well-being of its employees and others. Organisations which do this deserve to have such dedication recognised." Palletforce achieve Investors In People award PALLETFORCE has added another accolade to its growing list after being awarded the Investors In People standard. The UK's leading palletised distribution network received the IIP award for its business performance and the way it successfully manages its staff. Feedback from the IIP following interviews with staff showed that employees felt a great deal of pride in Palletforce, a clear understanding of their duties and what was needed to carry them out successfully, an open door policy for everyone to communicate and genuine enthusiasm about being part of Palletforce. The Institute of Transport Management 2012
Palletforce has been named Company of the year by the Institute of Transport Management. The UK's leading palletised distribution network beat off stiff competition including Stobarts and Volkswagan UK to claim the prestigious title. Palletforce was chosen as the Company of the Year for taking the business to a new level over the past two years. "I am immensely proud of how much Palletforce has acheived so far and would like to thank all our members and staff who are key to our continued success," said Palletforce Chief Executive Michael Conroy. The Institute of Transport Management 2012
Palletforce has retained a prestigious Institute of Transport Management award for the forth year running. The Logistics Pallet Supplier award was first given to Palletforce in 2009 and officially recognises the company as the best network in the business. The award is based on factors including range of services, growth and achievement, IT, quality of management, specialist services, geographical reach and customer service. Philip Leung, from the ITM, said the title had been awarded following thorough research into the current market and positive reports from within the Institute's membership. He said: "At a time when many businesses involved in logistics are struggling to counter the pressures associated with the downturn in the economy, Palletforce, by virtue of the esprit de corps which characterises its fellowship, plus its adherence to the highest standards of customer care, is going from strength to strength. New partnership agreements are announced weekly as more businesses express their desire to be part of this success story." Palletforce Highly Commended at Global Freight Awards
Palletforce was recognised for its dedication to the development of its employees to their full potential. This has included establishing its own Fork Lift Truck Driving Apprenticeship Academy and becoming the first pallet network to achieve the Investors In People standard and RoSPA gold accolade.
Palletforce is finalist in first aid awards
Palletforce has been shortlisted in the St John Ambulance First Aid Awards for the Business Services category which recognises organisations that go above and beyond to fulfil their first aid requirements. In the past six months Palletforce has increased the number of people trained on a three-day first aid course from four to 15, and is above the required ratio of first aiders to workers. Motor Transport Finalist - Team of the Year 2012
Palletforce have been shortlisted for a prestigious Motor Transport Award. The Palletforce Sales and Marketing Team have been recognised for their work to engage with the younger generation and encourage them to think of logistics as a career choice.
Motor Transport Finalist - Apprenticeship of the Year Award 2012
Palletforce have been shortlisted for a prestigious Motor Transport Award. The Appreticeship of the Year Award shortlisting is in recognistion of the innocative training academy for apprentices created by Palletforce last year, as part of its commitment to quality job creation. ISO14001 Palletforce has proved that the transport industry really can ‘go green’. The network has underlined its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by securing the ISO 14001 accreditation – a worldwide standard that recognises organisations for controlling and improving their environmental performance. With 87 members working across the UK and Europe, minimising environmental impact and maximising efficiency is key to Palletforce’s strategy. Following a rigorous assessment, Palletforce was also recognised for its forward-thinking approach to implementing environmental management systems, pollution prevention, using alternative energy resources where possible, promoting biodiversity and taking environmental considerations into account during investment decisions. ISO 9001
The network has been awarded the international ISO 9001 'quality' standard which recognises the high levels of excellence it provides throughout its operations. OHSAS 18001
IFW Lifetime Achievement Award
Palletforce Chairman John Brotherton received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the highly acclaimed IFW Awards in London held during 2009. At the ceremony, Mr Brotherton was recognised as an ‘unsung hero’ who has overseen some of the biggest advances that have revolutionised Britain’s haulage industry. Amongst his many achievements Mr Brotherton was involved in developing the UK’s first track-and-trace system in a Contract Distribution company, setting up the first responsive pallet network using different depots, and creating the UK’s first real pan-European distribution network. After receiving the award, he said: “There have been many changes over the years that have helped mould the transport industry into its current shape. It is wonderful to think that I have played a part in that.” IFW Awards Finalist 2011
Palletforce’s dedication to training staff to the highest level was highly commended in the People Development category at the International Freighting Weekly Awards 2011. The innovative project was shortlisted for the award’s People Development category for our creation of a Fork Lift Truck Driving Academy based at our central hub. The academy aims to ensure that, through training and development, our FLT drivers are highly skilled to work efficiently – throughout the day, but especially at night when the hub is at its busiest. This is the second year in a row that we have been nominated for an IFW Award – in 2010 we gained two nominations. Our members were also recognised individually in 2010 for their work including PD Ports as winner of the IFW Supply Chain Partnership Award and Simarco as finalists in the IFW Freight Forwarder of the Year category. IFW Awards Finalist
MT Awards 2011 Finalist Palletforce is officially amongst the 'crème de la crème' after being named as a finalist in the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2011. The network is one of just three companies to be shortlisted in the MTA's Best Use of Technology category for its major new IT system called Alliance. The bespoke Alliance IT system was developed by Palletforce in 2010 to help its members gain a commercial advantage over competitors. The resulting system can handle the end-to-end pallet lifecycle – from orders being placed to invoices being sent – as well as integrating with members' existing IT systems, thus ensuring Palletforce fits into a member's/customer's operation with minimal disruption. RHA
FTA Member
CILT Platinum Corporate Member Palletforce is delighted to be a Platinum member of CILT, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. As well as company involvement, Palletforce CEO Michael Conroy has also been awarded a prestigious fellowship of CILT, recognising his success at steering Palletforce through a period of sustained growth and development. We have also been shortlisted for CILT’s 2011 Annual Awards for Excellence in the Information Management category. The nomination is for our unique IT system, called Alliance, which creates a sophisticated link to all our depots and our central hub. This £1million system has brought major benefits to our customers and members and has streamlined Palletforce’s operations even further. MAN everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards
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