Palletforce is strengthening its network coverage with the addition of York Warehousing and Distribution Transport to cover YO postcodes in north-east Yorkshire.
YWD Transport, which is based in Elvington, near York, will manage a wide area covering Malton, Pickering and across to the coast at Scarborough – with a brief to use its market experience to deliver a high-quality customer experience in the area.
The company’s warehousing business was established over 30 years ago and includes a network of four storage locations handling goods for a range of high-street and consumer brands.
Its transport arm, YWD Transport, was formed five years ago by operations director Joe Wilkinson (pictured right) and transport manager Matt Potts (pictured left), who wanted to meet the demand for general haulage and distribution from their customers.
Having successfully navigated a number of industry-wide challenges since launching their transport operation to grow their distribution business, they were keen to join a pallet network to leverage their local expertise and enable further sustainable growth.
Matt Potts said: “Our experience in distribution across north-east Yorkshire places us well to handle what can be a challenging, rural area for Palletforce. We understand the demands of the area and the teams at Palletforce have been extremely supportive and welcoming since we joined.
“Palletforce is different to other networks, it’s held in high regard by blue-chip customers thanks to its commitment to quality, service and excellence. That reputation will help us grow and ensure we can offer the best possible pallet network services in our postcodes.”
David Breeze, Palletforce chief operating officer, said: “With a constant flow of new members, our strategy for securing the best member business in every postcode is delivering results as we continue to win market share from competitors.
“That’s driven entirely by operational and financial stability and a relentless focus on our customers, to ensure we deliver the highest level of service while also providing an unrivalled overall customer experience – including communication, freight visibility, live tracking and updates right through to delivery with a friendly smile from our drivers and Palletforce ambassadors.
“We welcome YWD Transport to Palletforce and look forward to building a long-term and successful relationship together.”
