Palletways nourishes parts other networks cannot reach
A Nottingham-based haulage company has proved it’s a healthy business choice for a leading pet and animal nutrition business following its appointment as their main logistics provider.
D&D Transport based at Langley Mill in Nottingham, part of the Palletways network, belonging to Imperial Logistics (Imperial), has been recruited by Trouw Nutrition GB to handle deliveries of animal and pet feed across the country. D&D Transport expects to transport a minimum of three full trailer loads or 75,000 tonnes per day.
Kieran Stephenson, Transport/Logistics Manager at Trouw Nutrition, said: “We awarded the business to D&D Transport because they showed a genuine desire to build a long-term partnership with us. In addition, the tools they have access to, particularly Palletways’ IT capabilities, was truly impressive. As we grow our customer base it’s important to have a reliable pallet distributor who can keep up with our growing demand, something we know D&D Transport will be able to do.”
Joanne Seabrook, Regional Sales Manager at D&D Transport, added: “We pride ourselves on being able to provide the necessary IT infrastructure to support the growth of our customers and indeed our business. This nationwide contract is testament to our first-class service and we’re looking forward to working with Trouw Nutrition to support their ambitious growth plans.”
Trouw Nutrition GB has a 150-year history of dedication to innovation and deep experience in developing smarter and more sustainable ways of raising healthy farm animals and companion animals. Its broad portfolio of feed specialties, feed additives, premixes and nutritional models and services, along with its ever-increasing expertise in feed, farm and health makes it a one-stop-shop with limitless opportunities to create tailored, integrated solutions suited to each customer’s local situation.
D&D Transport is one of over 120 independent transport providers that are part of Palletways UK network. They benefit from shared expertise and resources from within the group to deliver consignments of palletised freight to market faster and more cost effectively than ever before. The Palletways Group, renowned for its industry-leading IT developments and operational systems, comprises 450+ depots and 20 hub operations, through which it provides collection and distribution services across 24 European countries, including the UK.
