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Palletline reclaims the Motor Transport Safety in Operation award

The team at leading palletised distribution network, Palletline is celebrating winning the Motor Transport ‘Safety in Operation’ Award at the event’s 30thannual ceremony. This is the second time in three years that Palletline has won the ‘Safety in Operation’ Award and the news comes shortly after the network scooped yet another RoSPA Gold Award for safety. It was a great night for the network with member Potter Logistics also winning haulier of the year. Irish stand-up comedian and actor Ed Byrne presented the awards in front of more than 1,600 guests at the Grosvenor House – A JW

NINGBO JOINS PALLETLINE NETWORK

Wrexham-based haulage specialist, Ningbo distribution is thrilled to announce that it has joined the Palletline network as a full shareholder member. Since joining the network, the palletised distribution specialist has taken over 22 postcodes in the SY area. Chris Stockton, managing director at Ningbo said: “Here at Ningbo, we always want to deliver as much value as possible to our customers and as such we have wanted to join Palletline for quite a few years. As such we have recently invested £100,000 in new infrastructure including offices, a loading canopy and a brand new IT system

DW Clark enhances customer service with Palletline membership

Essex-based transport and logistics specialist DW Clark & Sons is delighted to announce that it has made a significant investment in the Palletline network, formally joining as a full member shareholder. Tolleshunt Major-headquartered DW Clark & Sons joins Palletline from another major pallet network in a move that sees the firm covering the Chelmsford and Colchester postcodes. Receiving excellent service reviews from its customers, DW Clark & Sons are already benefitting from expert Palletline’s next working day and economy pallet deliveries.   A spokesperson for DW Clark & Sons said:

Palletline acquires S&S Distribution

Leading UK palletised distribution network Palletline is proud to announce that it has acquired Kent-based haulier S&S Distribution and its warehousing activities. S&S Distribution, under the ownership of brothers, David and Ken Sanderson, have worked closely with Palletline for 20 years. The acquisition will enable both organisations to build on the strength of an established family business to offer the best service to their customers. Palletline will retain the S&S company name and branding and work in collaboration with the existing management team, led by Richard Ball and

Palletline health & safety excellence recognised with RoSPA Gold award

Leading UK palletised distribution network, Palletline has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Occupational Health and Safety Award for the third year running. Recognised for outstanding excellence in health and safety, Palletline once again impressed the judges to come out on top. The award will be presented to the Palletline team at a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on July 14, 2015. Palletline managing director Graham Leitch said: “Palletline has created a culture where health and safety considerations are central to every task

Palletline hooks up eight new hauliers

Leading UK palletised distribution specialist, Palletline is thrilled to announce that three members have taken up full shareholder status and five hauliers have joined the network since the start of the year. The expansion gives Palletline greater nationwide capacity and capability than ever before and sees DW Clark & Sons, Castledene Transport and Doccombe Global Logistics invest in the network to become full shareholder members. East West Transport, Boughey Distribution, Laser Transport International, Express Freight Services and H&R Gray also joined the network and were fully

PALLETLINE HOOKS UP EIGHT NEW HAULIERS

Leading UK palletised distribution specialist, Palletline is thrilled to announce that three members have taken up full shareholder status and five hauliers have joined the network since the start of the year. The expansion gives Palletline greater nationwide capacity and capability than ever before and sees DW Clark & Sons, Castledene Transport and Doccombe Global Logistics invest in the network to become full shareholder members. East West Transport, Boughey Distribution, Laser Transport International, Express Freight Services and H&R Gray also joined the network and were fully

PALLETLINE BECOMES FIRST NETWORK TO REDUCE WEIGHT LIMITS

Leading UK palletised distribution network Palletline is proud to announce that it has taken the bold decision to improve health and safety processes by becoming the first operator to reduce the maximum weight of pallets on tail lift deliveries to 750kg. The move was confirmed after an overwhelming majority of Palletline Members backed it at a recent network member meeting amid increasing industry concerns over the impact that heavier pallets have on driver safety. The new weight limit is due to come into force on 01 October 2015. Pallets up to the 1,250kg maximum will still be

PALLETLINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2015

Leading UK palletised distribution network, Palletline held its 2015 Excellence Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Saturday 7 February to celebrate the hard work of staff and members.   Hosted by comedian and impressionist, Alistair McGowan, the evening was a fun filled event with speeches from both chairman, Trevor Ellis and managing director, Graham Leitch, and the awards coming thick and fast. Winners included Potter Logistics for Palletline Depot of the Year Gold Award, Stephen Sanderson Transport Ltd winning the Palletline Excellence Award and Balin Distribution for the

PALLETLINE WELCOMES NEW HEAD OF HUB OPERATIONS

Leading UK palletised distribution network Palletline is delighted to announce that it has appointed Richard Gutsell as its Head of Hub Operations. With more than 25 years’ of front line experience in the logistics industry, Richard joins Palletline from City Link where he was Regional Network Manager and previously Head of Hubs. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, Richard will be responsible for the day to day running of Palletline’s multi-hub operations while maintaining service levels, compliance and the highest standards of health and safety. Richard said: “

PALLETLINE WELCOMES NEW HEAD OF HUB OPERATIONS

Birmingham-based, leading UK palletised distribution network Palletline is delighted to announce that it has appointed Richard Gutsell as its Head of Hub Operations. With more than 25 years’ of front line experience in the logistics industry, Richard joins Palletline from City Link where he was Regional Network Manager and previously Head of Hubs. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, Richard will be responsible for the day to day running of Palletline’s multi-hub operations while maintaining service levels, compliance and the highest standards of health and safety.

PALLETLINE MEMBER MAKES A MOVE AFTER HUGE SUCCESSES

Leading UK palletised distribution specialist, Palletline is thrilled to announce the relocation of longstanding member, Welch’s Transport Ltd to a multimillion pound, purpose-built facility in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Demonstrating its commitment to excellence, Welch’s Transport has increased its warehousing space seven-fold and has greatly improved loading, unloading and workshop facilities with its new Duxford premises just off junction 10 of the M11. Managing director of Palletline, Graham Leitch said: “Welch’s Transport is a quality, modern brand and a great success story within

PALLETLINE ANNOUNCES DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY

Leading UK palletised distribution network, Palletline is hosting a driver recruitment day at its London hub to attract prospective HGV driver’s to the industry. Palletline’s recruitment open day will be held on 24th January 2015, 10am – 2pm and is intended to help combat the current driver shortage in the UK, Attendees will be able to meet the Palletline London team, learn more about the network and find out how a career in driving offers flexibility and the opportunity to earn up to £40K. Graham Leitch, managing director at Palletline, said: “In the last twelve months

PALLETLINE ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

Birmingham-based, leading UK palletised distribution network, Palletline is delighted to announce that it has appointed network specialist Graham Leitch as the company’s new managing director. With over 30 years’ experience in the logistics and transport industry, Graham joins Palletline from member company ARR Craib where he held the position of group distribution director. Graham brings extensive operational and commercial experience gained from directorships with a number of high profile companies including a National newspaper group and a large UK and European distribution network.

PALLETLINE ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

Leading UK palletised distribution network, Palletline is delighted to announce that it has appointed network specialist Graham Leitch as the company’s new managing director. With over 30 years’ experience in the logistics and transport industry, Graham joins Palletline from member company ARR Craib where he held the position of group distribution director. Graham brings extensive operational and commercial experience gained from directorships with a number of high profile companies including a National newspaper group and a large UK and European distribution network. Speaking of

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