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All Operator news articles – Page 230
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S&S Distribution back in the black after 2015 loss says Palletline
S&S Distribution, the Kent-based haulier snapped up by Palletline last year, recorded a pre-tax loss shortly after its purchase, newly published accounts show.However, its new owner told Motortansport.co.uk it is back in the black.The firm was bought by the network in May 2015 and in results filed at Companies House ...
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Co-operative Food "pleased" after driver dispute resolution
The Co-operative Food is “pleased” with the outcome of its dispute with around 700 members of staff, which was sparked by the planned transfer of 87 drivers at its Coventry depot to Eddie Stobart Logistics. Strike action was narrowly avoided last month after the transfer prompted fears among drivers across ...
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ArticlePanther Warehousing team completes management buyout
Panther Warehousing has completed a management buyout (MBO), backed by private equity firm Lloyds Development Capital (LDC).The £17m buyout was lead by MD Colin McCarthy and will see the company’s founder and chairman Wilson Barrett retire.Barrett founded the company in 1989, and kept it going when it entered into a ...
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ArticleHermes boosts capacity in the south of England
Hermes has boosted its capabilities in the South and South West by moving to two new facilities to meet growing capacity demands. The parcels carrier has moved its Portbury processing operation, which had been at the site for 21 years, to a newly built facility in Avonmouth.The new 13,100m² facility ...
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ArticleCulina Group opens first Port Salford facility through Great Bear Distribution
Culina Group has opened a site at Port Salford through its subsidiary Great Bear Distribution, which it bought last month. Great Bear will be running the 85,344m² site, managing warehousing and distribution of a range of ambient brands arriving in the port.General Mills has already been secured as a client, ...
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UK Mail reveals new branding
UK Mail has given itself a makeover with a new logo, strapline and website. The new logo keeps its predecessor’s red and blue colouring, while the strapline has changed from “Express parcels and mail” to “We deliver”.Chairman of UK Mail Group Peter Kane said the new look aligned with the ...
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ArticleClugston commits to C Marston and Sons with £1.2m tanker investment
Clugston Distribution has continued its commitment to its work with flour milling firm C Marston and Sons with a £1.2m spending spree on its tanker fleet.The new additions include five Renault T640 tractor units for use on its food operation.The Clugston Group subsidiary provides bulk flour transportation to C Marston ...
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ArticleBrian Yeardley Continental's live event business sees "explosive" growth
Brian Yeardley Continental’s live event division is experiencing “explosive” growth since launching in July last year, delivering £2m in turnover in the first six months.MD Kevin Hopper predicts the division, dubbed Trucking By Brian Yeardley, could see its turnover rise to £3m in 2016, based on current performance.“It really has ...
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UK Mail warns on profit and turnover falls
UK Mail is anticipating a fall in both pre-tax profit and turnover for the year ended 31 March 2016 after the installation of incompatible technology incurred huge costs. The group, which has struggled since its new facility was fitted with automatic sortation technology that wasn’t compatible with its operation, expects ...
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Royal Mail managers threaten strike action after rejecting 1.3% pay rise
Royal Mail has said it is "disappointing" that some 4,900 managers have threatened strike action after rejecting 1.3% pay rise offer.Parcel and letter delivery services could be hit as union members prepare to vote on whether to take strike action after rejecting the carrier’s 1.3% pay offer.The strike ballot, which ...
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ArticleWincanton to trial remote controlled fleet
Wincanton has announced plans to trial a new fleet of remotely controlled trucks as part of a drive to lower emissions and fuel costs. The new trucks, which have been developed under the codename "Operation Biscuit", will facilitate faster fulfilment of micro-deliveries, said Wincanton, as the reduced vehicle size enables ...
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Müller drivers may by affected by Scottish dairy network review
Drivers at Müller Milk and Ingredients’ Aberdeen dairy could be affected by a review of the firm's Scottish network that may see the closure of the site.As part of the review, Müller will conduct a 45 day consultation with staff at its Aberdeen dairy, which it said is currently operating ...
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ArticleCorporate Solutions Logistics looks to double turnover
Birmingham-based Corporate Solutions Logistics, which counts Lidl, household goods manufacturer Vax and Smurfit Kappa among its customers, has said it is on target to close its financial year with a turnover of £22m.The Birmingham-based operator, which traces its roots back to removal company DJ Ponsonby, has seen turnover rise repeatedly ...
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ArticleGregory Distribution to the rescue with Air Ambulance livery
Gregory Distribution is a whirl with the new Devon Air Ambulance Trust livery it’s put on one of its trailers. The charity is raising money to fund night time flights, and the Devon-based operator is raising awareness with the campaign material on the vehicle.The truck will operate out of Gregory’s ...
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Palletways welcomes Fusion Supply Chain Solutions and Cammack Transport into the fold
Palletways has recruited Fusion Supply Chain Solutions (Fusion SCS) and Cammack Transport into its pallet network.Nottingham-based Fusion SCS will cover the Leicester postcodes and handle more than 600 pallets a week for the network.Cammack TRansport, based in Cheshire will operate in the Crewe area and distribute more than 240 pallets ...
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ArticleHoward Tenens buys new Manchester site
Howard Tenens has continued its warehousing expansion with the purchase of a new Manchester site. The facility, on the Stakehill Industrial Estate, has 53,350m² of storage space, as well as a “significant” yard area outside.Howard Tenens said it bought the site in response to growing demand for warehouse space.Jamie Hartles, ...
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Groupe Charles André to expand Simon Gibson Transport operation
There are no immediate plans to phase out the Simon Gibson Transport name, new owner Groupe Charles André (GCA) has said.Speaking following its acquisition of the bulk powder haulier the boss of GCA said it was the business’s strong reputation – its name essentially - that lead it to buy ...
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ArticleKnights of Old fits MANs with additional nearside windows
Knights of Old has fitted eight new MAN TGLs with additional nearside windows to improve drivers’ vision on the road.The windows, which help drivers see cyclists coming up the left side of the vehicle, cost £1,200 per vehicle to fit.The new vehicles, which will operate in London, provide drivers with ...
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ArticleNFT Distribution buys 40 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers
NFT Distribution has bought 40 Schmitz Cargobull trailers as part of an ongoing fleet replacement programme. The new, deep freeze trailers will be used to move products from producers to consolidation centres and DCs across the UK.The temperature controlled food and drink operator chose to start replacing its older reefers ...
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Goldstar Transport to move to new premises
Goldstar Transport is set to move to new premises after a year of strong growth.Reporting its annual results to 31 July 2015, the Felixstowe-based container haulier revealed a profit boost of more than 22% from £1.8m to £2.2m in a filing at Companies House.Annual turnover increased 18% from £75m to ...