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STR Logistics accredited to Made in Devon Trading Standards Scheme
Exeter-based haulage operator, STR Logistics Limited, which joined Palletways late last year, has been accredited by the Made in Devon Trading Standards Scheme. The company is the only transport logistics provider to have achieved this accreditation in the South West. The scheme forms part of the Government’s “Buy With Confidence” Trading Standards approved supplier listing,…
Read MorePallet Distribution Needn’t Cost The Earth
The climate surrounding environmental conservation is heating up, and at Fortec we are driving greener solutions for the distribution of palletised goods across the UK and beyond through our Pallet Network. With both goods manufacturers and consumers wanting to reduce their impact on the environment, a pallet network means smaller carbon footprints, and in some…
Read MoreWalkers Transport secures FORS Bronze Accreditation
Walkers Transport, a member of the Palletways network, has secured a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in recognition of the firm’s sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators…
Read MoreGrowing business UCLS joins Fortec
Willenhall based courier company, Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has become the latest business to join the Fortec Distribution Network as a shareholder member. Founded in 2018, UCLS has experienced rapid growth to now have 17 depots across England, and has built its strong reputation on quality courier, same day and two man delivery services.…
Read MoreKilmarnock Transport Firm invests £300k into fleet and recruits new employees
Only four months after joining the Palletways network, PPS Logistics (PPS) in Kilmarnock has doubled the size of its operation to meet the growing demand for logistics services in the region. From its base at 11 Simonsburn Road, PPS offers a range of freight services, including pallets, same-day and international deliveries. When it first joined…
Read MoreFortec seal glorious victory as they triumph over Pall-Ex at the King Power Stadium
Fortec managed to see off Pall-Ex and claim victory in the first ever Pall-Ex Group charity shield at the King Power Stadium Friday evening marked the first ever Pall-Ex Group charity shield football match, with teams from Pall-Ex and Fortec going head-to-head at the King Power Stadium, in hopes of claiming victory. However, a triumphant…
Read MoreIndependent hauliers looking to maximise 2023 revenues urged to join pallet freight movement
Warwick Trimble, network director for Palletways UK, talks about the benefits of pallet networks. The network sector surpassing the 30 million pallets mark in 2021, with 13.2% growth against 2020 is just one of the many reasons why independent hauliers have considered joining a network this last year. While numerous transport firms have collapsed…
Read MoreTwo years on from the acquisition of the Fortec Distribution Network
It has been two years since the Fortec Distribution Network was purchased by Pall-Ex Group’s subsidiary company For-Ex Distribution Network Ltd Since the buyout, Fortec has continued to operate as a separate network within the UK while also being part of the overall Pall-Ex Group of companies. Both companies have gone from strength to strength…
Read More‘Rapid Riser’ Accolade for Palletways member
Four months since joining the Palletways network, investing £300,000 into new vehicles and recruiting new employees, PPS Logistics in Kilmarnock has received a prestigious business award in recognition of its growth during 2022. From its base at 11 Simonsburn Road, PPS offers a range of freight services, including pallets, same-day and international deliveries. The Ayrshire…
Read MoreFortec Continues To Support Armed Forces Covenant
Fortec is continuing its support of ex-military personnel after signing the Armed Forces Covenant three years ago. Find out more about the Covenant here: https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/ Many ex-forces personnel, who often use their experience with logistics in the services when they enter the private sector, are valued employees of Fortec. So, the company extended their commitment…
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