United Pallet Network takes on Downes Transport

Downes Transport has signed up with United Pallet Network (UPN) after Pallet Track gave the company 12 months’ notice last year.

The family firm, which is based in Amesbury, Wiltshire will cover SP and several RG postcodes for UPN.

UPN MD David Brown welcomed Downes Transport to the network. He said: “Downes Transport have an excellent reputation and solid experience in pallet networking.

“I am really pleased that this established family business is committing itself to UPN. They are going to be a real asset to our network.”

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Downes Transport MD Craig Downes said: “We are really pleased to be committing to this relationship with UPN."

He added: “They are a flexible and friendly network with a very professional approach.

“Every pallet counts, and with UPN, we are really feeling valued as a network member. UPN membership is going to help our business grow."

Downes Transport was a member of Pallet Track for 14 years. Pallet Track declined to say why the firm, which has an operating licence for 12 trucks and 11 trailers, was given notice to leave the network.