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Review 36 New Ford Transit Ecoblue Engine 38 Pickup head to head Bus & Coach 42 Xtra Mini Coach Hire Distribution 44 Brenntag UK & Ireland 46 Jet Express Ltd

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Machinery Removals 48 D. Turner & Son

Removals 50 Castles Removals Road Haulage 52 K & H (Bakewell) Ltd 54 Tony Starmer Transport 56 Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Specialist 58 Clear-Flow Ltd 60 David Einig Contracting 62 Duncan Plant Hire

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Cronus Logistics are Experts on the UK- Ireland Gateway As an exporter or importer on the Irish Gateway, what you need from your supply chain partner is a reliable road and sea transport solution that consistently delivers.

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Telford & Wrekin Council today welcomed the announcement that Magna International Inc plans to build a new world class aluminium casting facility at T54. Councillor Shaun Davies, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for Business, hailed the announcement as an “extremely significant” day for the borough of Telford and Wrekin. “I am delighted that Magna International has decided to locate its new multi-million pound facility here in Telford,” said Councillor Davies. “This signals the dawn of a bright new era of opportunity for everyone in the borough. In Telford, we pride ourselves on being inventive and dynamic and the details of the high tech production process Magna has announced for its planned facility shows that they are a perfect fit for us.

Operating between South West England, Wales and Ireland through the ports of Bristol, Cardiff, Warrenpoint and Dublin, Cronus provides the industry with a cost effective southern supply chain service across the Irish Sea that saves on road miles, CO2 emissions and gives its customers a competitive market edge.

“We have been talking to Magna International for more than two years and an awful lot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes to make this possible so today is a realisation of all those discussions.

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“I would like to thank everyone at the Council who has been involved in those negotiations – from the first contact at a national conference

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through to the conclusion of the deal in the last few weeks. “This has been made possible as a result of the land deal that we announced in March with the Homes and Communities Agency and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, which will see us deliver 8500 new jobs through investing in bringing sites like T54 to the market. “Magna’s announcement today represents a hugely significant multi-million pound investment which demonstrates that Telford & Wrekin Council’s drive to attract new business and jobs is realising spectacular results. “This major development will see the creation of 295 skilled local jobs when the plant is at full capacity. The investment will also support many more jobs in the local supply chain. “It also demonstrates the value of our strengthening links with the West Midlands and its world wide reputation for advanced manufacturing. With the T54 site just 12 miles from Jaguar Land

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Rover’s i54 complex, we are seeing significant levels and enquiries and we are confident more market leaders from the automotive supplies sector will be investing in Telford. “Magna’s proposed world class aluminium casting facility in Telford will be the largest automotive development in the West Midlands after the Jaguar Land Rover complex at the i54 site. We confidently expect that this will prove a gateway for further investment in the T54 site, which is already home to AXYZ Automation and Filtermist International. “Subject to receiving planning permission, we expect that construction on the new facility will begin in the autumn of this year. Magna has said production will begin in 2018.” T54 is Telford and Wrekin’s flagship automotive and advanced manufacturing employment site.

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EvoBus – A GLOBAL SOLUTION, BUILT FOR COMFORT

AN UNCOMFORTABLE REALITY In a crowded yet growing market space, bus and coach manufacturers alike must find new and innovative ways to improve the customer experience and to this end, many have found increased passenger comfort to be a source of competitive advantage. Until fairly recently, the headrests in buses and coaches have typically consisted of little more than a rigid frame covered with a thick piece of foam. Needless to say, this did not give passengers the level of comfort desired, making it difficult to properly rest and somewhat diminishing the appeal of bus and coach travel against other forms of transport. From a maintenance perspective, traditional headrests typically require regular overhaul, often at considerable expense and inconvenience. In response to these issues, EvoBus, a leading German bus manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, began exploring ways to differentiate its premium bus seat offering. EvoBus was seeking a solution that would allow the passenger to position the headrest according to their own individual preferences and for it it remain in place during use. This search for an innovative product solution led the company to turn to Southco, a pioneer in torque hinge technology. Southco’s experience in applying this technology to headrest design in the Automotive as well as Aerospace industries allowed EvoBus to implement a solution using Southco’s ST Torque Cartridge Embedded Hinge Series which features an embedded constant torque hinge within a plastic overmoulded headrest.

A CONVENIENT SOLUTION With current headrest designs, vertical adjustment has previously been achieved with limited success, resulting in inconsistent cycle life. Outdated vertical friction affects the reliability and functionality of headrests over time, resulting in a design that cannot maintain position and thus no longer supports a passenger’s head. Southco’s headrest solutions feature standard integrated positioning technology, which provide reliable and flexible constant torque capabilities in a small package, allowing them to be seamlessly integrated into the bus manufacturer’s moulded headrest assembly. Asymmetric torque allows the design engineer to specify various operating efforts in different directions of motion, allowing the passenger to easily pull the headrest wings forward for adjustment, yet still be supported when resting the full weight of their head against it. Additionally, the hinge stays fully encapsulated and hidden, thereby enhancing the aesthetic value of the seat design. The simple assembly is complemented by convenient, maintenancefree constant torque technology, which provides constant resistance to the headrest through the entire range of motion with zero-drift and backlash.

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE With its international manufacturing and engineering presence, Southco offered a key design advantage in that it was able to complete the design in Germany and also

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support production in India, where its team of experts was able to work in close collaboration with representatives from Daimler group and its subcontractor. “Southco’s ability to collaborate on all fronts gave us the confidence that we would be given the level of support necessary to deliver the project, from start to finish” says Martin Gaub, Project Leader at EvoBus.

REACHING THE DESTINATION Working in close collaboration with EvoBus, Southco played an instrumental part in delivering a unique headrest design that will maximise comfort for passengers across the bus and coach segments. Furthermore, Southco’s unique approach to hinge manufacturing means that the headrests will require zero maintenance or readjustment throughout their cycle life, saving considerable time and money associated with routine maintenance. With its global footprint, Southco offers unrivalled technical, operational and commercial support – this, combined with its engineering excellence and industry-leading expertise in friction hinge technology, truly distinguished its solution from the rest – improving ergonomics and creating a quality experience designed for the next generation of bus and coach passengers. EvoBus showcased the results at the 2015 Bus World Exhibition in Kortrijk, Belgium, the world’s foremost bus exhibition, where an overwhelmingly positive response was received to the pioneering use of hinge technology.

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Mother of 10 Consults Isuzu Women in the City of Celebrate London on Leadership 100 Years at the same time as raising her family, including triplets of 3 years old, Danusia is an undisputed super-businesswoman and academic, having also published 30 international articles, addressed the Oxford Union and won funding to undertake groundbreaking business research. She will be sharing her vision and advice on the unique strengths of women in the boardroom and what they bring to their leadership roles at this important and inspiring conference, which is being held at London law firm, Hogan Lovells. Speaking about the upcoming event, Danusia said, “It is so important for us to come together and talk about the ways in which we can harness our unique strengths in productive and collaborative ways.

What does it take to be a 21st century leader? That is the question that many female City professionals want to know. The corporate landscape is changing as is leadership. There is a need for people who lead with purpose and authenticity. Some might call it “feminine leadership”. Regardless of the name, the leaders of tomorrow are stepping up and looking towards an exciting new landscape.

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In line with this, Danusia will be a key speaker at the exciting one day conference, Changing The Playing Field which is being held by London’s leading diversity and inclusion consultancy and women’s mentor, Voice At The Table. Balancing her global consultancy business

“I’m very excited and honoured to be a key note speaker at the Changing The Playing Field Conference and look forward to meeting, engaging with and learning from the inspiring professional women of the City of London.” Founder and managing director of event organiser, Voice At The Table, Rina Goldenberg Lynch said, “The Changing The Playing Field conference will be an exciting event for all our delegates who can expect some fantastic insights and a wealth of experience from our excellent speakers, including Dr Malina-Derben. “The Conference is a great opportunity for professional mid-career women and senior HR managers from city institutions to learn about their personal leadership style, how to maximise input from a mixed gender, high performing team and how to become instruments of change in their companies.” Also speaking at the event is worldrenowned yachtswoman Tracy Edwards MBE and expert performance consultant Dr Pauline Crawford. Event Details: Changing The Playing Field Conference, by Voice At The Table. WHEN? Friday 8 July 2016, from 8.30AM WHERE? Hogan Lovells LLP, 50 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FG.

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Isuzu have been creating commercial vehicles for over 100 years. From the first vehicle rolling off the assembly line in Japan to the ever-growing Isuzu D-Max range, the capability, durability and reputation of the vehicles depends on the human spirit of Isuzu. From the professionals the develop, manufacturer, support and sell the vehicles, to the hard working professionals that drive them. Created to celebrate 100 years of Isuzu, the Isuzu D-Max Centurion is the most premium pick-up ever created. It’s so unique to our range and so luxurious we have only made 100 vehicles. With all the capability you would expect from the Isuzu D-Max, plus unprecedented comfort and exclusive exterior styling - the Isuzu D-Max Centurion truly is a piece of Isuzu history. Available as an automatic double cab model in Fjord blue; a brand new colour unavailable on any other Isuzu D-Max model.

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‘COURTESY AND HELPFULNESS’ SETS TONE FOR WORKSHOP CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROWTH

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Overall customer satisfaction of Renault Trucks’ workshop performance has increased by 2 points year on year, taking 2015 levels to 87%, the highest on record, according to the manufacturer’s latest independent survey. The Retail Excellence survey tracks customer satisfaction in key areas of workshop performance that include likeliness to recommend, likeliness to repurchase and overall satisfaction, as well as monitoring service quality across the Renault Trucks UK dealer network. Results show improvements in the perception of quality of service and repair, and notably ‘Courtesy and Helpfulness’. Nigel Butler, Commercial Director, Renault Trucks UK, says: “We very much value the feedback our customers provide for our survey and are delighted with the latest results. Our customers deserve the best support from us throughout the life of the vehicle, which has been a focus for the Renault Trucks network, so this positive response from our customers is testament to the efforts we have made so far in improving our service delivery.” He continues: “We value long term relationships, and so do our customers. This new high for workshop performance sets our benchmark, and we are committed

to develop and improve our customer experience further. That means being the best in workshop performance, MoT pass rates, parts availability and breakdown response times.” The Retail Excellence Customer Satisfaction Survey is conducted by external auditor, TNS, for Renault Trucks. The survey canvasses opinions via telephone interviews which are carried out continuously over the year. A total of 807 interviews were conducted as part of the 2015 Renault Trucks Workshop survey.

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Ghostbusters go National National Tyres have agreed a high profile partnership with this summer’s biggest blockbuster Ghostbusters which will span radio, national press advertising and digital campaigns – engaging with customers and film fans alike with a series of thrilling giveaways - you won’t be afraid of. Through a unique competition fans of the franchise will follow in the footsteps of their jumpsuit-clad heroes, and even get to try on a proton-pack – but remember never to cross the streams. Roar through the streets of the Big Apple in the Ecto-1 taking in the iconic Ghostbustin’ sights including the NY Public Library, Rockefeller Center and the team’s famous Firehouse HQ before lunching at one of the city’s most haunted restaurants. The winners will stay in a luxury Times Square hotel and receive a Ghostbusters goody-bag. For more details on how to win visit:

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www.national.co.uk/promo/ghostbusters But that’s not all! For the duration of this summer promo National Tyres and Autocare have teamed up with Sony to bring customers and film fans the chance to win one of several Sony electronics prizes as well as film merchandise including hats, earphones, ghost trap USBs and notebooks, just watch out for the slime. Follow on Facebook and Twitter for details on how to get your hands on these exclusive prizes.

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VOLVO FL RIGIDS ARE THE MASTER CHEFS OF KITCHEN DISTRIBUTION

The vehicles are the company’s first Volvo trucks and are being used for the nationwide distribution of kitchen components from worktops and units to appliances and even lighting. Group Logistics Manager, Matt Elborough says: “Driver and road-user safety, environmental impact, fuel economy, driver comfort, reliability, usability and network support were all identified as prerequisites when it came to renewing what is essentially over one third of our entire 40-strong fleet of trucks and vans.”

“In choosing the new trucks we started with a blank sheet and looked at all the options. Through this exhaustive process it was the Volvo FL that stood out as the only truck that met all of the criteria we’d defined at the outset. Needless to say, I think the Volvo iron mark on the front also does wonders for our corporate image, which is an added bonus,” he adds. For overnight accommodation the new trucks’ day cabs are fitted with Super Sky Cab conversions by Hatcher Components of Framlingham, Suffolk and bodywork is in

the form of ‘Cheetah’ fast back bodies from Cartwright Group of Altrincham for enhanced aerodynamic performance.

“We take the environment extremely seriously,” explains Matt. “Everything about these new trucks, from the fuel saving curved roof through the highly responsive and effective 6-speed overdrive I-Sync automated mechanical gearbox to the high torque at low revs 210hp engines is about efficiency and limiting our impact on the environment. This attention to detail has already been borne out in fuel figures that show we’re returning over 16mpg. This has really impressed.” Running a low chassis frame height of 850mm above ground and with two bag rear air suspension, the new Volvo FLs have been specified with safety and comfort very much in mind. “The Hatcher conversion is the most comfortable for our drivers,” says Matt, adding, “Air suspended and heated driver seats with additional lumbar support continue that comfort theme into the cab and our drivers appreciate it. I am positive this investment has boosted their morale.”

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When it comes to safety the new Volvo FLs are bristling with features and technology designed to put well-being to the fore. ”Driver safety is massively important to us as is that of vulnerable road users,” says Matt. To these ends, the new trucks are specified to FORS and CLOCS standards and include forward, rear and nearside facing cameras. Additionally, we have supplementary lights fitted in the steps on the driver’s side as well as additional lighting at the top of the box body to illuminate the loading area plus a Dhollandia tuck-away tail-lift. Furthermore, the box has been specifically tailored to precisely meet our needs in respect of safe loading and fixing.” Dealer support from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London at Tongwell in Milton Keynes has been pivotal in the realisation of the fleet renewal. ”The service from Tongwell has been excellent,” states Matt. ”The dealership really looked after our earlier non-Volvo trucks and I was keen to continue this relationship. Furthermore, when it came to specifying these new Volvo FLs, the dealer really helped us to arrive at something that is ideal for our needs. And with a 3-year Gold Repair & Maintenance contract I have confidence for the future.”

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VOLVO TRUCK AND BUS CENTRE LONDON, MILTON KEYNES WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR ROB GRAY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS’ SERVICE Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, Milton Keynes Workshop Supervisor Robert ‘Rob’ Gray recently celebrated 40 years’ service with the dealership. The happy occasion was marked by an end-of-shift gathering of Rob’s colleagues at the Milton Keynes Dealerpoint. The event came as a complete surprise to Rob, a quiet and hardworking gentleman, who was somewhat shocked, but nevertheless pleased at the attention he received in honour of his sterling, long-service achievement. In a short speech, in which he thanked Rob for his dedication and professionalism, Dealerpoint Manager Brian Mills - himself a veteran with 38 years’ service - reported that it was apparent that Rob had many friends

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at the dealership and was universally admired by his colleagues. Describing Rob as a ‘1976 original’ and a ‘superstar’, Brian went on to recall nostalgically that, 40 years ago, diesel was around 17 pence a litre, James Hunt was the Formula One world champion and a Mars Bar cost just 8 pence !

hours spent away from home, the callouts at unsocial hours as a result of the genuine dedication to customer service displayed by Rob in the course of his duties at the dealership.

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London Aftermarket Operations Director Nick Phillips then presented Rob with gift vouchers and a certificate commemorating his 40 years’ service.

Rob Gray started his Volvo career as an apprentice technician with the Billows dealership (the first Volvo Truck dealership in the UK and precursor to Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London) on June 2nd, 1976. During his 40 year career so far, he has worked on every type of Volvo truck, from F86, F88, F89, F-Series, FL-Series and of course FM, FH and FH16.

From his cheering colleagues, Rob then received a celebratory cake and a large bouquet of flowers for his wife Carolyn. These, commented Brian Mills, were a small, but sincerely felt ‘thank you’ to Carolyn for the long

When asked what comment he would like to make about his momentous long service and his time with the dealership, Rob said that he has ‘enjoyed every minute of it’ so far and is always ready for the next challenge.

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PATERSONS’ COMFORT AND JOY HERE In addition to a useful payload of around 20 tonnes each trip, Volvo’s rugged FMX model is also delivering new levels of comfort for Scottish operator, Patersons Quarries Limited. Five new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers were delivered into the company’s Rigside, South Lanarkshire, depot in late April and transport manager, Gordon Carlton was immediately on the receiving end of some positive staff feedback. “We took drivers off our other make tippers, all of which were registered during 2015,” reports Gordon Carlton, adding, “Within the first few days of operation, reaction to the new FMXs was amazing. All were reporting a noticeable increase in fuel consumption levels, with a truck straight out of the box, and a big difference in cab comfort. Some have noticed how relaxed the driving experience is with Volvo’s I-Shift automated gearbox and others are sensing reduced levels of tiredness after a full dayshift, meaning they go home feeling more refreshed and ready for family life. With the current nationwide shortages of

experienced professionals, happy drivers are good news to me.” Supplied by Rhona Paterson at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, Glasgow West, with full R&M packages, the five FMX tippers were specified with Day cabs over Volvo’s 11 litre, D11K370 diesel engine, which produces a maximum of 370hp between 1600 and 1900rpm. Gordon Carlton reports the power plant as being well on top of Patersons Quarries’ 32-tonne tipper operations across central Scotland and northern England. He also expects the excellent fuel returns to improve further as the trucks bed in. The 12-speed I-Shift gearboxes come with Volvo’s Distribution and Construction software packages, whilst for off road quarry

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work, Gordon Carlton opted for X-High B-Ride suspension and straight front axles. The FMXs’ generous ground clearance is also complemented by a high mounted 330 litre fuel tank. Patersons Quarries fitted Weightlifter alloy tipper bodies to the five new FMXs, giving a kerbside weight of around 12.1 tonnes, and feature high sides and three-point contact, access steps for safety, whilst Hyva hydraulics and a Dawbarn automatic sheeting system round off the load carrying specifications. A Volvo reversing camera and Smart Witness front facing / vehicle perimeter camera system are included as part of the company’s standard safety features.

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Caterpillar Add Fuel to Daniel Dalton’s Fellowship Daniel Dalton MEP visited the Caterpillar site in Stafford to learn more about diesel engines.

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During the visit, Mr Dalton was provided with a tour of the facility, which manufactures diesel and gas engines under the Perkins brand. Mr Dalton was also shown how the site has expanded in recent years and the contribution that Caterpillar is making to the wider economy of the West Midlands.

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The visit has taken place ahead of the launch of the Red Funnel’s Red Jet 6 in July which is being powered by a Perkins® 4.4TWGM diesel engine, and is the first vessel of its kind to be built in the UK. Perkins is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.

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On Friday 27 May, Daniel Dalton, Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands, visited Caterpillar as part of his Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) Fellowship. Mr Dalton is undertaking a Fellowship looking at manufacturing, with an emphasis on companies based in the West Midlands.

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Commenting on the Visit, Daniel Dalton MEP, said: “I have had a wonderful time with Caterpillar today and found the visit really insightful. This was my first Fellowship visit with the IPT and I am looking forward to many more successful visits facilitated by them.”

Richard Cotterell from Caterpillar added: “We really enjoyed showing Daniel round today. He is clearly interested in manufacturing, but also the wider issues which feed into the area. It is great to see a local champion of jobs taking such a keen interest in our work.”

FTA helps drivers stay one step ahead in France The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is helping drivers plan ahead with live updates on the fuel shortages in France thanks to the country’s English-speaking newspaper Connexion France. Up to half of France’s 10,000 filling stations have run dry or are short of fuel due to protests at refineries over new labour laws. FTA members have reported lengthy queues and limits on the amount of fuel purchased, causing serious problems for UK freight operators and holidaymakers ahead of the half-term break. In addition to information alerts that the Association is sending to its members, FTA is advising drivers heading to Europe to

check the Connexions France website (www. connexionsfrance.com) which has a real-time map of availability of fuel at filling stations across the country. The map is provided by the free Essence Pas Chere mobile phone app, which can also be used once in France to find nearby filling stations which still have fuel.

deliveries to shops could be affected as drivers struggle to get fuel. FTA hopes the protests and blockades don’t extend to the Port of Calais like last summer, when we saw unprecedented chaos and disruption to the supply chain costing our members hundreds of thousands of pounds.”

James Hookham, FTA’s Deputy Chief Executive, said: “Awareness and planning are key if you’re travelling through France in the next few days. Try to ensure you have enough fuel when you leave the UK and if you need to fill up, check the website or app to see which stations still have fuel. “If the situation deteriorates further,

FTA has previously voiced its concerns over disruption to commercial drivers traveling through France as seen last summer, and outlined a five-point plan of measures to tackle the issues which included a call for the Port of Calais and Eurotunnel facilities to be declared off-limits to any industrial action.

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Pertemps rising star drives her way to rewarding success Leading national recruitment agency, Pertemps, has been officially recognised as having one of the most outstanding female entrepreneurs in the UK logistics industry. Sam Earl, the Pertemps Gloucester & Driver General Training Manager, was named as being one of the top three managers in the industry at the 2016 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. The ninth annual prestigious awards, which celebrate women who have really shone in their careers whether as rising stars at the beginning of an exciting career journey or in a senior role, took place in May at the London Hilton. Sam was nominated by her employees for the Leader of the Year Award category due to her outstanding achievements and career progression within Pertemps.

Among other great accolades, Sam, 30, built her Gloucester branch team from scratch in her early twenties, developed and implemented the Pertemps leading driver training division and created the equally recognised driver training academy. Speaking after the event, Sam said:“Being selected as one of the final three from hundreds of nominees came as a total shock! What made this whole process even more special was that it was my own team that conspired to nominate me! I feel overwhelmed that my own career has lead me to be an ambassador for other women in the industry. Through my passion to be in recruitment, I fell into the logistics arena 12 years ago and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far! I am sure my time with Pertemps would be far less successful if it

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wasn’t for supportive managers, who have consistently backed me from my first role as Branch Manager of Gloucester at the age of 22. However most importantly, I share this recognition with all my team who work so hard to bring all the ideas to fruition, and are always right by my side believing in the strategy. I am truly humbled.” Sam joined twenty two of the most inspirational role models within the transport and logistics industry, who were invited to attend the special event. To find out more about Pertemps, the leading UK specialist agency, please visit www.pertemps.co.uk and to find out about the Pertemps Driving Training division, visit, www. pertempsdrivertraining.co.uk .

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CULLEN FREIGHT IN THE DRIVING SEAT AFTER 18 YEARS IN THE EXPORT AND IMPORT BUSINESS he moved to after University, for a trainee freight forwarding assistant with a fruit and vegetable importers company – unbeknown to him this would be the start of his successful freight transporting career path. Over the years Spencer worked his way up to various management positions before going out on his he own, where he came across some great teachers in the industry, learning everything there was to know about cash flow, price negotiations and customer and supplier relationships. This really gave him the confidence to fly solo, a decision he has never looked back on.

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The company which currently transports everything from pharmaceuticals and clothing to fruit and vegetables and antiques in over 500 trucks per year, expected to reach 650 by 2017, has enjoyed steady growth in the business with over 30 loyal customers, most of which have been on board since the business first started out.

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Spencer said: “The success of our business is based on our customer service which is why people come back time and time again.

“We are professional, reliable, always go the extra mile and offer a realistic fair price. “Based on the great feedback we get on the way we take clients through every step of transporting process, constantly updating them, we genuinely feel this is the reason why we have secured a strong place in the freight forwarding market.” The company is now embarking on a major export drive with two new team members who will work with Spencer to grow this side of the business even more. Having left Manchester University in 1994 with a degree in English, Spencer had no idea what he wanted to do apart from not wanting to be a teacher like various family members. By luck he saw an advert in the Job Centre in Lincolnshire, where

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Spencer continued: “I’ve always wanted to be my own boss, which I’ve know from a young age. Working from a business model which is your own and works well is a great feeling and shows you must be doing something right. “My loyal customer base which I’ve built over the years is by word of mouth and reputation and I feel is based on knowing how to look after your clients, listening to exactly what their needs are and how their business works, being honest and over-delivering at all times, which will continue to be our main focus as the business continues to grow. Steve Jones of Keen Meadows Food, said: “We have worked with Cullen Freight who handle our Spanish frozen food consignments into the UK for nearly three years because they are different from many others out there in the freight business. “They listen, they deliver and are always incredibly professional which is what you need when you are putting your trust in someone to deliver goods which people are waiting for at a specific and agreed time, and also importantly, at a fair price. We are looking forward to continuing our strong relationship with them for the foreseeable future.”

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SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services for energy and communications, will form a direct part of ProRail’s ‘Tidy Yards’ programme. As part of the ‘Improve Lighting’ project, SPIE will be responsible for two of the four lots on offer. It concerns a tender amount of almost two million Euros. The objective of ProRail is to properly organise all yards in the Netherlands, making sure they comply with regulations regarding working conditions and the environment. It ensures they are, and continue to be maintained well, and that information provision is up-todate. Yards composed of the shunting yards and tracks. These sites are used by every carrier that has access to the railways, to load and unload goods. During this project, provisions will be optimised on the basis of carrier bottlenecks; SPIE will be working in the Northern and Southern Randstad Conurbation regions.

fittings and depot supplies, while train preheating and compressed air systems will be removed. SPIE will also lay cables and wiring; it will connect the power supply and will be responsible for light control. Safety will play an important role during this project; the work will be carried out in accordance with the strictest safety requirements. ProRail is looking to gain a competitive advantage in the “railway building sector.”Therefore, on the basis of technical competencies, it selected three companies to participate in its private invitation to tender. SPIE’s tender manager, Ron van Ginkel, is pleased with the contract: “SPIE previously operated as a subcontractor for ProRail. Within the framework of this contract we could score a maximum of 2 out of the 4 lots, and we did it. It’s a magnificent step towards collaboration with ProRail as a direct contractor.”

EMKA describe hardware package for small housings and boxes

Small housings and boxes for electrical or electronic equipment require appropriate door hardware such as the small quarter-turn 1022 range from EMKA. These robust lowcost locks in zinc die or polyamide offer insert key or cylinder lock closure in a body format of 20mm diameter, and so take up minimal space on the door itself. The 1022 range is also available in stainless steel where needed. EMKA’s hinging solution for small boxes is often provided by their 1056 clip-together polyamide program with countersunk machine screw or expanding plastic rivet fixing. These are available in compact 40x40mm or 50x50mm sizes. Sealing of these small housings is typically taken care of with a sealing profile such as the EMKA 1038 gasket in EPDM which provides a simple edge seal and easy fitment with self-grip design to suit a flanged door panel in 1.0 to 1.6mm steel. Further information on EMKA products can be found on the EMKA website - www.emka.co.uk. Readers can find the latest information and news on the EMKA blog – www. emkablog.co.uk or follow them on twitter - http://twitter.com/emkauk.

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W.I.T. celebrates in style with anniversary Actros

Euro 2016: How employers can avoid an own goal

As with its other tractors, W.I.T. is taking advantage of the free, two-year MercedesBenz Repair and Maintenance Contract that came with its new Actros. For the rigids, and for older vehicles, the operator carries out inspections and routine maintenance in its own workshop, but relies on the Dealer for warranty work and regular parts deliveries.

arrangement. Some employers may want to consider implementing flexible working or shift swaps.

Sickness and unauthorised absence An employee who has been refused leave or who does not believe it will be granted may not turn up for work, or call in sick during the tournament. Whilst this is likely to raise suspicions, employers should take care not to jump to conclusions. Unauthorised absences/ lateness should be investigated before disciplinary action is considered.

Mr Brown continued: “MercedesBenz trucks have always been exceptionally reliable and, particularly in recent years, impressively fuelefficient. But it’s difficult to buy a bad truck these days, which means that relationships and the quality of the after sales back-up are crucial. Thirty-five years after he launched his business, W.I.T. Transport Solutions founder Phil Brown has commissioned a special Mercedes-Benz truck to mark the milestone. The Actros 2545 BigSpace tractor unit arrived via the Mansfield branch of East Midlands Dealer Mertrux and wears a livery highlighting the anniversary. A real headturner, it is fitted with lightweight Alcoa alloy wheels and Kelsa LED light bars, as well as colour-coded and chrome trim. Mertrux, which represents MercedesBenz in the East Midlands, has been a trusted supplier to W.I.T. since day one. Indeed, Mr Brown still has an invoice for the first vehicle supplied by the Dealer to the company previously known as Worksop Industrial Tippers – the £5,700 bill relates to a 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz 608D delivered in 1979, two years before he acquired the business. W.I.T. Transport Solutions is still based in Worksop and has specialised for many years in the transportation of bulky, lightweight goods. It is the major logistics partner of Schütz UK, which has a production facility in the town, and for which it provides a nationwide delivery and collection service for new and used intermediate bulk containers – an alternative to the traditional 45-gallon drum, the 1,000-litre IBC is designed to contain liquids such as paints, chemicals and fuels.

The operator runs approximately 40 tractor units and drawbar combinations. All but three of these vehicles are by Mercedes-Benz. Unlike the anniversary Actros, most of the tractors are 4x2 variants and plated for operation at 38 tonnes gcw – the company’s trailer fleet includes three extra-long 14.6m curtainsiders by SDC, which offer the same, 56 IBC carrying capacity as a drawbar rig with 12-tonne Atego prime mover.

Social media and the Internet During the tournament there may be an increase in the use of social media, the Internet and requests to watch matches during working hours. Employers should have a clear policy on web use and ensure that this is clearly communicated to employees. Employees should be advised that abuse of such a policy will result in disciplinary action.

“I’ve been a very loyal customer of Mertrux and have lost count of the number of vehicles I have bought from its Key Account ManagerMartin Stock over the years, during which I’ve always been able to rely on the Dealer for timely, professional support. We also speak regularly to Steve Allen, After Sales Manager at its Mansfield branch, who leads a first-class team.”

Match screening Finally, to avoid the headache of low attendance at work and a flood of holiday requests, employers may decide to allow staff to watch or listen to the games at work, which may well boost morale and team spirit within the workplace.

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W.I.T. usually buys new vehicles but its latest Actros is an ex-Mertrux demonstration unit. Mr Brown purchased the vehicle at the suggestion of longserving driver Maurice ‘Moggie’ Button.

Remember though, not all employees will be football fans and so employers should be careful not to discriminate against those who aren’t.

“Moggie reminded me that this was our 35th anniversary and suggested I might like to buy him a smart new truck to mark the occasion,” he laughed. “It struck me as a great idea so I decided to take him up on it.” Although it specialises in the distribution of high-volume goods, W.I.T. also undertakes general haulage work and the 44-tonne combination provides additional flexibility to meet all requirements. The new Mercedes-Benz is equipped with a host of optional extras to make life more comfortable for its driver, include a fridge and microwave oven. “It’s no surprise that Moggie loves his Actros and has already presented it at a couple of truck shows,” said Mr Brown.

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other at 2pm on Thursday 16 June. The UEFA football European championships – Euro 2016 – start on Friday 10 June, which means businesses are likely to see an increased demand for time off, experience problems with lateness, sickness absence and possibly a reduction in productivity during the tournament. England, Wales and Northern Ireland are guaranteed three games each at the group stage and, as England and Wales have been drawn together in the same group they will face each

As well as being clear about what is expected of employees before the tournament begins, here are some points to consider:

Holiday requests

Employers should act fairly, consistently and follow their own procedures when considering requests for time off. Employers may wish to be more flexible when allowing employees leave during the tournament, with the understanding that this will be a temporary

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The UEFA football European championships come around once every four years, so employers shouldn’t be taken by surprise. And with the Olympics in Rio just around the corner, many of the same issues will apply. Consistency, even handedness and nondiscrimination will lead to everyone having the best time. Mary Walker is an employment law partner at Andrew Jackson Solicitors e: mary.walker@andrewjackson.co.uk w. www.andrewjackson.co.uk t: +44 (0)1482 325242 @AJLAwTalk

A.n. Richards Ltd 5 star Man Truck and Bus franchise Golf event Transport monthly magazine was fortunate enough to be invited to A.N. Richards spectacular golf day in Llangollen Wales. The event is hosted by A.N. Richards as a thank you to their customers. A.N. Richards is a family owned company, and they really portray that with a personal touch when it comes to customer service that has earned them the long-standing title of MAN Dealership of the year for the last 3 years and UTP Gold winners for ten years straight.

The event itself was held at the championship course Vale of Llangollen Golf Club. The day itself was an absolute blast with challenges and competitions throughout the day, the overall winner of the day Robbie (the golf master) Davies will now be playing at the MAN tournament in Woburn on the 4th October. Not forgetting Andrew McGregor - Andrew and Carwin Jones taking second and third, both wining a highly coveted A.N. Richards MAN jacket and golf shop vouchers.

This year celebrates A.N. Richards being located at their current site near Froncysylle, Llangollen since 1976, where they have grown their dealership over the last 40 years. The key to most successful businesses is customer service and from arrival, we experienced first hand how friendly and inviting the team were. It goes to show why so many of their customers have stayed with A.N. Richards for such a long time. Some of the services oﬀered by A.N. Richards

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New Ford Transit Ecoblue Engine

Ford Transit Munich Test Drive

Ford has always been renowned for their trust-worthy, ‘workhorse’ Transit vans. In an era where reductions on carbon emissions are really important, Ford have released their 2.0ltr Ecoblue engine for their latest range of Transit vans increasing fuel efficiency from their previous 2.2ltr engine Transit vans. This month, Transport Monthly were back at it again- this time with Ford in the German city of Munich. Ford told us some great things about the new engines and vehicles, so it was only fair that we put them to the test in real-world driving conditions in rural Munich. We drove all 3 variants of the 2.0-litre engines, the 105hp, 130hp and 170hp and the manufacturer says the all-new 2.0-litre engine will offer improved

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cost of ownership and performance for customers when it is available after mid-2016. Ford also added the Ecoblue unit increases fuel efficiency by up to 13% compared with the outgoing 2.2litre TDCi engine, with CO2 emissions from 157g/km. The new engine, which is available to order now, will also deliver up to two-year/37,000-mile variable service intervals for Transit and Transit Custom operators. Ford’s first mirror-image inlet manifold and a low-inertia turbocharger with rocket engine materials help deliver more than 20 percent more low-end torque meaning you will have more power without having to put the engine through its paces.

operate, improve performance, make it cleaner in terms of emissions, quieter in the cabin, safer and even more durable,” said Pete Reyes, Ford of Europe’s Head of Commercial Vehicles. After spending time with the vehicles we have to agree with fords claims. Finally, later on this year, customers will also be able to specify a six-speed automatic transmission in place of a manual gearbox, and a new rear air suspension option will be available on Transit Custom Kombi models. All in all, the new Transit prevails as a great van and now with the upgrades in efficiencies, they seem to be on to a winner.

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Pickup head to head

head to head Isuzu Fury Still a mainstay in the automotive sector of the British industry, the pick-up truck market is certainly thriving with a sequence of new models being made available in 2016 alone. With added quality and more fuel efficient engines, it’s great news for purchasers looking for a brand new vehicle – but which pick-up truck should you be buying?

Nissan Navara As something slightly different for Transport Monthly, this month we decided to test the Mitsubishi L200, Isuzu Fury and Nissan Navara NP300 in a head to head battle. We took 3 independent drivers and gave them a pickup each to test drive at the Elvington Airfield and Coniston 4x4 racecourses respectively.

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Mitsubishi L200 Testing each vehicle’s capabilities to the limit, we judged each truck on performance, fuel economy, handling and more.

Comparison chart Isuzu Fury £19,000*

Nissan Navara £22,000*

Mitsubishi L200 £23,799*

Fuel consumption (MPG)

38.7

33.4

comfort

5/10

8/10

7/10

Look/ Styling

8/10

6/10

Features and Technology

4/10

9/10

7/10

On/off roading handling

6/10

8/10

7/10

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33/40

27/40

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Pickup head to head

Price*

Handling On & off roaD

Isuzu - “At just over £19,000 including the upgraded trim, the Isuzu outright steals the show in terms of pricing, and so those working on a slightly tighter budget will see this as a huge plus”. Navara – “Prices starting at £22,000 is about what you would expect to pay for a brand new Navara, and even at £35,000 for the fully loaded it is still feasible”. L200- “Starting from £23,799 with all leather interior, heated seats and an 180bhp engine, the L200 Barbarian is a fair middle price point compared to its competitors”.

Fuel Economy

Isuzu – “The Isuzu felt heavy on the road. That said, the Isuzu gripped well and got around our slalom track and handled itself okay around the off-road track”. Navara – “The Navara is very good off road with the hill descent assist button so there’s no need to have to worry too much about sliding as the Navara does the braking for you, leaving you to deal with getting the correct position on the road/track. On harsh turns, it does seem to feel very stiff.” L200 – “The L200 is an animal off road and was really at home- scaling hills and muddy terrain. I couldn’t help but be conscious that the side skirts and tow bar would come unstuck as it gently scrapped the rugged terrain”.

Performance

Isuzu – “With an average of 38.7mpg you’d imagine the Isuzu would excel in this department, and that’s correct. The Fury performed well in our tests and gave an accurate representation of the claimed economy”. Navara - “I was averaging 33.4mpg driving as I normally would which I think is really good compared to the advised MPG average of 40MPG. For the size and power of the Navara, I think for fuel economy it does what it says on the tin”. L200 – “On the motorway in sixth gear the engine sits nicely at 1800rpm at 70mph, which really helps boost economy and cutting noise - pushing mid 40ty mpg. When testing the L200, I managed to average around 30mpg, although Mitsubishi did claim 42.8mpg”.

Isuzu – “The Fury was slow to get going and the gear changes were awful. It was as if I was driving an 18-tonne truck and I could have easily fallen between the gaps in the gears! On the flip side, though, once it gets going it has a commendable top speed of just over 110mph and it will get there- albeit in around 3 weeks”. Navara – “Given the weight of the Navara, it still performed well. Producing 187bhp and 332 lb-ft. of torque, it pulls strongly and progressively, making light of the Navara’s two-tonne bulk weight”. L200 - “Low down torque gives the impression of some speed, and has a 0-62 time of 10.4”.

Interior/Styling

The Winner

Isuzu – “The Isuzu from the outside looks like a really tough pickup. The styling is exactly what I’d like from a pick-up truck, but unfortunately, in terms of interior, the vehicle is disappointingly lacking. The technology falls short of what I’d expect as well and no sensors cause a sense of unease with the size of the vehicle and the lack of standard features such as cruise control make you question where the target market actually is”. Navara – “The styling was on-point so to speak as it wasn’t anything over the top. The dashboards design gave a feel of space and that helped with the comfort side you could move the seat to my preferred position whereas, in the past, some seats stop you going too far back. The design of the interior was very luxurious for a pickup and the technology in the Navara was also very good due to the simplicity”. L200 – “Inside the L200 Barbarian, it was like sitting inside an electrical shop with all the led lights buttons and touchscreen media centre. Not that this is a bad thing- I loved the endless gadgets and gizmos. A good level of in-cab tech.

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Our verdict is simple. After analysing our findings, we find that the Nissan Navara NP300 triumphs as a clear overall winner. As one of the most versatile pick-up trucks available on the thriving 4X4 market, the Navara excelled in every test we did. Starting at just £22,000, the Nissan Navara NP300 is a great performer both on and off-road, and with silique and classy designs, it gets the nod from us. However, although the Navara came out on top, we found that the reflection in price between the 3 pick-ups was very different. We would say the L200 and the Navara were both very close when it came to our tests and we would recommend all three vehicles depending on what our readers are looking for.

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Xtra Mini Coaches Hire

Going the Xtra Mile

irst established by John and Margaret Carr in August 2005, Xtra Mini Coach Hire operate within the passenger transport sector and maintain a small team of staff as a friendly and personal family run business. Operating nationwide, the company maintains a mixed fleet of vehicles for all requirements and group sizes. With plans to invest in more vehicles, Xtra Mini Coach Hire run 16 & 17 seat minibuses (Ford Transit) plus a 29 seat luxury coach (Iveco Turas 700) and 8 seater MPV’s (Renault Trafic).

Xtra Mini Coach Hire Look to Increase Coach Fleet

and events. We also took on a part-time employee to vitalise our social media. Having moved into commercial premises and taking delivery of their first coach, Xtra Mini Coach Hire plan to increase the size of their coach fleet and progress from basic to executive minibuseslooking towards the Wedding/Day Trips and tours market. Tel: 01555 773945 www.xtraminicoachhire.com

Speaking about beating the downturn in the British economy, Director, John Carr said, “As long as the news report it, it seems people don’t spend. However, we invested in a coach to move into a different market and introduced ‘Xtra Gig’ which sells bus tickets to concerts

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Brenntag UK & Ireland

Chemical Distributor Generates Whopping Sales of EUR 10.3 Billion in 2015

TM: What are the key attributes of the successful supply chain?

Brenntag Rely On Quality, Strategy and Precise Investment

TM: What about your plans for investment?

s a global market leader in chemical distribution, Germanheadquartered international company, Brenntag, manages complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and customers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services. Operating a global network with more than 530 locations in 74 countries, the organisation generated sales of EUR 10.3 billion (USD 11.5 billion) in 2015. Brenntag UK & Ireland is a diverse and rapidly expanding part of Brenntag Group headquartered in Leeds,

Yorkshire. Active in most major industries within the life science, environmental and material science sectors, Brenntag UK & Ireland provide specialty and industrial chemical products and added value services such as filling, packing, and mixing and blending to over 20,000 customer accounts nationwide. The company employs over 750 people from 22 distribution and manufacturing sites, with three sea-fed facilities and a dedicated fleet of over 100 vehicles. Having joined the chemical industry from the construction industry,

Brenntag UK & Ireland Operations Director, Fred Worle joined the company back in 1999 when it was Hays Chemicals (followed by the management buy-out that created Albion Chemicals, the company was acquired by Brenntag in 2006 which then merged their operations). Responsible for health and safety, quality, logistics, strategy and investments, we were given the latest from Fred who tells us about his huge fleet of vehicles, striving for quality and the importance of safety in such industries.

FW: “Safety, know-how, service, financial strength and extensive geographical coverage all deliver network capability which we believe is important to both customers and suppliers. Supply chain efficiencies and the local presence of Brenntag's depots allow customers to minimise their stockholding in the knowledge that their next delivery is only a phone call away. We leverage the advantages of the global scale of Brenntag Group and provide local contact. The network configuration, investment in infrastructure and the culture of people at Brenntag ensures excellence of customer service, nationally and regionally”.

FW: "We are dedicating significant investments to technical and R&D support to our business partners, building on our already strong speciality expertise. We have impressive capabilities available in the UK and Ireland, and our customers can further benefit from Brenntag’s global network. For instance, the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) accredited laboratory and dedicated filling systems for pharmaceutical customers in Germany, or European Cosmetics Formulation and Development laboratory based in France which is especially dedicated to the development of innovative formulations. Such laboratory application facilities create a real opportunity for collaboration between Brenntag and end users to formulate new products and innovate in terms of existing ones for the benefit of all parties and the chemical industry overall. With this in mind, we are working on various projects such as food application laboratory in Widnes, material science laboratory in Lutterworth, water treatment application laboratory in Bradford, all of which epitomise our focused approach to the market and how we add value to the supply chain whilst working with all stakeholders”. TM: And you’ve integrated own fleet and third party logistics partnerships? FW: "I am delighted that as an organisation we continue to operate an integrated model which sees 100

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Fred Worle Brenntag-owned trucks operating around the UK & Ireland. These support our bulk liquid chemicals business, both directly to customers and in terms of servicing our own distribution sites, general packed goods distribution, and 24-hour internal trunking. We continue to invest in the fleet and logistics to be able to service and continue to grow our business. For instance, we've recently signed the lease for 18 new HGV units. Built-in flexibility allows us to address customers increasing need for short-term ordering and reduced shipment size. In addition, we have strategic alliances (on a working day there are around 100 third party and subcontract vehicles working on our behalf, supporting our own core fleet activities) with third party logistics providers who share our core aspirations around safety and service. This means we are in control of our own destiny with regards to ensuring our customers receive a service of the highest quality where safety and value for money are givens”. TM: The focus on quality and industry accreditations seems particularly important to you. FW: “As well as focusing on the physical infrastructure, we also recognise the importance of ensuring that our procedures are robust in the first instance and rigorously tested and audited. We have always been very proactive in terms of formal validation of safety and quality principles. Internally we have developed a comprehensive Supplier Approval System (SAPRO) requiring mandatory food certification, audit reports, production details and product testing for food additives and ingredients supplied via the Brenntag network in Europe. In addition to such high level of internal scrutiny,

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we recognise the requirements and the benefits of third party verification relating to our infrastructure and services. For instance, by the end of 2016, we intend on completing the British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification and FEMAS accreditation across 100% of Brenntag UK & Ireland distribution and blending sites. TM: What about the importance of safety as a core principle and at the absolute heart of Brenntag organisation in the UK & Ireland and globally? FW: “Health & safety and environmental protection are all paramount for Brenntag. If it cannot be done safely, Brenntag will not undertake it. Safety is our number 1 priority. Focus on behavioural based safety and creating an open culture where near-miss reporting has become second nature have already delivered a significant reduction in accidents and incidents. We work closely with the regulators and welcome their input to ensure that all Brenntag sites, including our COMAH and upper-tier COMAH sites operate to the very highest environmental and safety standards". TM: And finally, how about the importance of safety in transportation? FW: “As part of the ongoing commitment to safety, Brenntag has invested at enhanced levels in terms of its in-house core transport fleet. We have seen significant advantages in terms of safety from investments in vehicle telematics, on-board camera units and enhancements to the specifications for example vehicle tail lifts, materials handling and load security”. Tel: 0113 387 9200 www.brenntag.co.uk

Jet Express ltd

24/7 independent express freight service provider, Jet Express Ltd was first established in 2014 by founder, Justin Edwards. Since then, the company has impressively doubled in size and now maintains a dedicated team of 12 employees and various vehicles for a series of different loads types at their base in the West Midlands. Operating within the supply chain, same day and automotive sectors of the transport industry, Jet Express Ltd work throughout the UK and Europe and use a full telematics tracking system plus sat navs to effectively track the location of the fleet.

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''A 24/7 independent express freight service provider, Jet Express Ltd was first established in 2014 by founder, Justin Edwards. Since then, the company has impressively doubled in size and now maintains a dedicated team of 12 employees and various vehicles for a series of different load types at their base in the West Midlands.''

Jet Express Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet of vehicles range widely from 7.5 tonne vehicles up to articulated trucks including hiab, fridge, Moffatt mega, semi low, Euro liner, curtainsider or flat trailers to undertake; urgent, delicate, fragile, Heavy, time sensitive, high value, abnormal and difficult to handle loads for commercial and domestic customers throughout the UK and Europe. As a relatively new company with just two people in the transport office, Jet Express Ltd are set to celebrate their 2nd birthday in December of this year, and will hope to continue to grow the company steadily and at their own pace. Tel: 01384 375388 www.jetexpressuk.com

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D. Turner & Son Machinery Removals

D Turner & Son Machine Removals Offer Unique Turnkey Solutions

Experts in Machinery Relocation I

ntroducing D Turner & Son Machinery Removals – experts in machinery relocation, first founded more than 50 years ago. First established in 1965 by David Turner, the Lancashire company became D Turner & Son after current Director, Lee Turner was born. After realising there was a market for moving heavy machinery, David started his own business. Winching machines onto the back of vehicles, David purchased his first lorry mounted crane vehicle in the 1970s, making the job more efficient.

Lee Turner joined his father in 1992 and developed a wide range of skills to compliment the business. In 2000, Lee started to play a major part within the business and has proved influential in growing D Turner & Son into what it is today. Lee also quickly realised that the company would have to diversify in order to compete within a highly competitive market. Now offering a ‘turn-key’ service, as Lee likes to call it, D Turner & Son have just invested in a 400tonne hydraulic gantry for heavy lifting.

another, our HGV drivers also help the engineers to move or re-install it”.

Lee said, “As well as transporting the equipment from one location to

D Turner & Son Machinery Removals are able to offer a diverse range of services

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The organisation also values the importance of attracting younger people into the mechanical engineering and driving industry and currently employee 3 apprentices. They work alongside a further two young drivers, all of whom are supervised and fully trained in order to gain widely recognised industry licenses needed for forklift trucks, scissor lifts and lorry mounted crane vehicles.

due to their varied and expert fleet of vehicles. Operating a 1 driver 1 vehicle system, Lee commented, “We’ve 10 large vehicles - 5 artics and 5 rigid’s. We keep saying we’re not going to get any bigger and then we buy another. We’ve just bought 3 new trucks, we’ve got 2 or 3 new trailers, and we’ve just gone into the low loader sector. My father went for Scania in the 90s but over the last few years we’ve looked at the market and the DAF proves more affordable, looks nice and the drivers are pleased with them. Fuel economy’s really good, it seems to be a fantastic investment. In Scania’s defence, we’ve got a ‘96 Scania which still runs as good as it did”. Already RHA members and FORS Bronze accredited, D Turner & Son are expecting the FORS Silver award in the next 2-3 months which would be received to some degree of importance with more and more London sites requiring the Silver award. With this, all HGV drivers have completed their ‘Bike Awareness’ CPC module; a requirement from FORS to obtain Silver. As an already diversified and ambitious company, D Turner & Son will like to keep building on their current Heywood site while upholding their underline industry quality standards. Having said that, the machinery relocation experts are excited to build on 2 new major contracts with American companies having being recommended by a wellrecognised organisation within the UK.. Tel: 01706 366529 www.dturnerandson.co.uk

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How to choose a How to choose a Moving In the Telematics system Telematics system Castles Removals

Right Direction

This month I want to talk about what Telematics system you should choose. There are a range of suppliers and systems and This month I want talkneed about system you myriad options buttoyou to what focus Telematics on your requirements should choose. There are a range of suppliers and systems and and the biggest returns on investment. Every company and myriad options but you need to focus on your requirements your desired attributes will be different. In order to explain the and the my biggest returns on ainvestment. company and process example below company isEvery looking to upgrade your desired attributes will be different. In order to explain the from basic tracking to full Telematics with all available data. process my example below a company is looking to upgrade from basic tracking to full Telematics with all available data.

This can then be used to target and improve driver behaviour. This will reduce fuel spend (the big win), improve the carbon This can then be used to target improvewear driver behaviour. footprint, reduce accidents andand decrease and tear on This will reduce fuel spend (the big win), improve the carbona the trucks. As always with these decisions it is inevitably footprint, reduce accidents and decrease wear and tear on compromise but always bear in mind you want the most the trucks. As always with these decisions it is inevitably capable system with the best return on investment (ROI). Ita compromise butuser always bearand in the mind want the most also needs to be friendly bestyou value for money. capable system with the best return on investment (ROI). It also needs to be user friendly and the best value for money.

Castles Are Household Removals Specialists

s specialists in removals and Castles Removals run a fleet of Ford, storage, Castles Removals were Renault vans and DAF trucks with an established in 1970 and offer a additional trailer. With 2 x 18 tonne number of bespoke services both in vehicles, 2 x 7.5-tonne vehicles and 2 x Europe and the UK. Based in the South 3.5-tonne vehicles, the firm can cope East of England, the company can cover easily with small or very large removals. *Canbus = Controller Area Network Bus. The electronic data communications system on any removal in Kent & offer UK removals, Furthermore, in 2017, Castles will look to modern trucks & vans that allows the various electronic control units to swap information. purchase a Euro 6 drawbar European removals, *Canbus = Controller Area NetworkInternational Bus. The electronic data communications system onunit. removals, removals modern trucks commercial & vans that allows the various and electronic control units to swap information. Castles also offer a Security Shredding packaging materials. Service for confidential documents, With just 8 employees at one branch which are securely shredded to security in Deal, Kent, Castles’ staff is specially level 3. You can simply call into the trained in the handling of delicate organisation’s Kent office and collect objects such as grandfather clocks and one of their special secure shredding grand pianos, and can even move cars sacks with a numbered seal, pay your £5, and motorcycles with your household and take it away. removal. Additionally, the storage facility is designed for containerised Recycling most of their packaging storage plus they have a self-store material, they have their own paper facility to ensure all goods are kept dry, /cardboard baler. Castles take clean and secure. environmental and health and safety

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issues seriously and use advice from third parties, whilst enforcing their own in-house policies. Speaking of the economic climate, Director, Peter Varrall said, “We have a fair amount of household storage which is a good cushion for the peaks and troughs in the housing market. We were bigger before 2009, but we’re now happy to stay at our current level”. Celebrating a special 50 years in business in 2020, Castles Removals will look to keep update their fleet of vehicles when necessary and keep to their own ethos‘smoothing the moving’. Tel: 01304 373251 www.castlesremovals.co.uk

I have simplified the process for the benefit of brevity. You would obviously need to carry out the research first. Next month I will look at what are the most I have simplified the process for the these benefit of brevity. You would obviously common pitfalls when implementing systems and more importantly how need to carry out the research first. Next month I will look at what are theabout most to avoid them. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions common when implementing these systems and more importantly how this piecepitfalls or in general. to avoid them. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about this piece or in general. Paul Duggan Mobile +44 (0) 7549 649 765 Paul Duggan Mobile +44 (0) 7549 649 765

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K & H (Bakewell) Ltd behaviour. The company also carry a variety of different products on their bulk tippers –the flats and curtain-sider vehicles carrying palletised goods- all for a large number of companies both locally and throughout the UK. As a business always looking for new opportunities to further expand, K & H (Bakewell) Ltd have just introduced into the fleet a brand new Euro 6 DAF XF 510 Super Space Cab truck purchased from Imperial trucks at Mackworth Derby there second this year. As a matter of priority, the organisation also run their own health and safety policies and have acquired the help of the NFU to carry out full assessments. Speaking of the recent economic downturn in Britain, Finance Director, Andrew Hatch explained, “We didn’t complain, we got on with it. Fuel went up by around 40% so we increased efficiency throughout the Company and we were and still are reliable on major customers who were loyal to us.”

K & H (Bakewell) Ltd Ready to Celebrate 45 Years in December '16

K & H Group are looking to expand the road haulage side of their organisations and add more vehicles in the coming months, whilst increasing turnover and profits with the addition of a new restaurant. Maximising profits of all the business’s is a priority but realising at the same time that their greatest asset are their employees. Tel: 0129884690 www.kandh-ltd.co.uk

Road Haulage Firm Introduce a further Brand New DAF Truck '' Speaking of the recent economic downturn in Britain, Finance Director, Andrew Hatch explained, “We didn’t complain, we got on with it. Fuel went up by around 40% so we increased efficiency throughout the Company and we were and still are reliable on our major customers who were loyal to us.”

ased in the heart of the Peak District, K & H (Bakewell) Ltd first began operating in 1971 and are set to celebrate 45 years of successful business in December 16 . Founded by John Hollingworth and Joseph Kenworthy, the company has experienced large growth since the early 80s when a haulage yard became available at Newhaven near Buxton. K &H (Bakewell) Ltd are also part of the larger K & H Group, which also includes Industrial units for rental, Pennine Paving, Newhaven Services, and a newly purchased restaurant. The company now also employs the owners two daughters which brings to K & H a third generation of the Hollingworth family. The current Managing Director being James Hollingworth who followed in his father footsteps into the business . Operating a number of different vehicles for a range of different services, K & H (Bakewell) Ltd_ maintain a fleet of 22 DAF and Mercedes vehicles- all of which are equipped with modern trackers to Give a first class level of customer service and monitor driving

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Tony Starmer Transport

irst established in 1973, general haulage company Tony Starmer Transport operate nationwide and are centrally located in Loughborough. Using a wealth of industry experience, the company can offer solutions to challenging jobs and abnormal loads using flat, curtain sided trailers and rigid vehicles. Using a waste licence to carry their cargo, their fully Euro 5, Renault manufactured fleet is able to cope with back load and self-offload services, plus heavy machinery and plant removals. With plans for fleet investment firmly in the pipeline, the organisation also use a heap of technology to provide effective tracking and safety to drivers and other road users, including; side scanners, cameras and left turn audible warnings.

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“We have invested in 2 brand new Lawrence David curtain sider trailers with forklift attachments plus lift axles and rear steers, plus an SDC flat with the same configuration.” Paul Starmer

The firm also uses 6-10 subcontractors daily and managed to beat the economic downturn relatively easily by keeping trucks loaded wherever and whenever possible. Tony Starmer Transport is also fully committed to achieving the highest standards of health and safety welfare minimising the effects of fuel emissions. This is maintained through Lloyds Employment Consultancy Ltd who help with health and safety, and driver training, investment and fleet maintenance to improve fuel emissions. Speaking of the developments made in the last 12 months alone, Managing Director, Paul Starmer said, “We have invested in 2 brand new Lawrence David curtain sider trailers with forklift attachments plus lift axles and rear steers, plus an SDC flat with the same configuration”. The future is unwritten, for Tony Starmer Transport who will look to buy their own premises and improve the quality of their equipment whilst providing the same first-class service. Tony Starmer Transport would like to thank Lawrence David and SDC Trailers for a quality customer service and providing excellent vehicles. Tel: 01509 881213 www.tonystarmertransport.co.uk

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Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Ltd

Getting better with age Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Ltd Maintain Fully Euro 6 Fleet

and biomass fuel sectors of the industry and carry wood shavings for animal bedding, plus wood pellets for biomass fuel and also wood waste using a Waste Carriers licence. With 10 vehicles out on the road and over 60 articulated trailers all fit with Navman tracking, Whitfire is well equipped to deal with different types of loads. Using Scania and Volvo as preferred manufacturers, the vehicles can include walking floors or bulk blowing tipping trailers. Additionally, the Lancashire company have plans to invest in, and grow the company’s fleet of vehicles and use Check Safety Services who deal with all health and safety procedures and policies. As a progressive business with fresh ideas, Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Ltd will look to erect a new building around their Leyland site and increase the production of animal bedding and biomass fuel. Whitfire would like to thank Alex Anderson’s, Stevenson’s of Avonbridge and Star Transport of Thetford, who provide Whitfire with reliable and expert services. Tel: 01772 335178 http://whitfuel.com/

redominantly operating out of Scotland, Wales, Norfolk and Cumbria, Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Ltd offer a range of different services and boast more than 90 years of experience as a company. The business was first established by Jack Whittle in 1925, and shortly launched their first ‘Woodking’ fire lighter made from compressed Sawdust & Naptholene. As of today, the firm maintains a dedicated and modern fleet of vehicles and employ 26 people from their 1 branch in Lancashire, 6 miles south of Preston. Whitfire Shavings & Sawdust Supplies Ltd operate within the animal bedding

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Clear-Flow Ltd

Not Enough Fingers in Not Enough Pies

Clear-Flow Ltd Are Industry Innovators and Aim For Fully Euro 6 Fleet by End of 2017

water authorities are a big purchaser of Clear- Flow’s services and their West Country base is a big supplier to the leisure industry due to the large amount of campsites and hotels in this holiday destination.

we’ll maybe sell at year 7 or 8 and see some cash back into the business to go towards a new one but every vehicle we have has a designated time where it will leave the fleet. A normal year will see 7-9 new vehicles hit the fleet”.

Predominantly operating within Devon and Cornwall, the organisation do move into Somerset periodically and he been as far afield as central London due to the specialist equipment that the firm maintain. James also tells us of how Clear-Flow Ltd are tapping into a large market for Leachate removal- the water runoff on landfill sites.

Impressively, the company have also built some of their own bespoke machines to carry out specific tasks using liquid ring technology with Gardner Denver Nash vacuum systems on them. Clear-Flow Ltd are also highly audited and have won many awards since 2011, including 2011 Cornwall Business Awards – Most Dynamic Growth Business, 2013 Pure Award – South West Water - Power Saving for Environmental Sustainability and 2015 Western Morning News Fast Growth – South West’s fastest growing companies.

James said, “Predominantly the tanker fleet is used for nonhazardous waste, mostly sewage of varying types. It could be domestic septic tank type effluent, it could be cake type sludge from a sewage treatment works but of course, the types of vehicle we run have lots of applications so you might be emptying swimming pools or dirty water from building sites or process effluent from food production”. With a range of Euro 5 and 6 primarily DAF and Scania vehicles, Clear-Flow Ltd generally welcome a new vehicle onto the fleet every 6 weeks to 2 months. Ranging from 7 and a half to 32 tonne, the organisation are also ready to add 3 more Euro 6 vehicles to the fleet in the next 2 months and hope to be fully Euro 6 by the end of 2017. Senior Operations Manager, Robert Eustis, said, “We also have our own in-house mechanics who maintain our fleet making downtime very minimal. All the vehicles have a specific lifespan, generally, we’ll depreciate a tanker over 10 years –

“We’ve managed to grow the business year upon year. The way to do that is you find other markets to move into. A recent move for us was into the landfill support market and particularly this year there’s a lot of food waste movement that we can do”.

irst established as a one man band back in 1982, Clear-Flow Ltd are specialists in septic tank emptying and drain cleaning but also offer a diverse assortment of services . After speaking with Managing Director, James Hustler and Senior Operations Manager, Robert Eustis, we learned extensively about the sectors of the industry they operate within, and their plans to move into several different markets. James first tells us of how his dad, Chris Hustler, formed the company, bringing us up to the current date. “My dad was joined over the 5 or 6 subsequent years by myself and my older brother. We were predominantly just water jetting so we didn’t require any large lorries, just Toyota Hilux vans with trailers. But

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Finally, Managing Director, James Hustler explains the plans for the future both in the long and short term, “We’re very fortunate in that we’re in an industry that just doesn’t stop. We’ve managed to grow the business year upon year. The way to do that is you find other markets to move into. A recent move for us was into the landfill support market and particularly this year there’s a lot of food waste movement that we can do. Continued growth is a plan, and new operating centres in Somerset are on the cards. We also have a new extensive website”. Clear-Flow will look to further grow the company in the future and maintain their title as an industry giant within the septic tank and drain cleaning industries. Tel: 0800 317 082 http://www.clearflowltd.com/

we moved into lorries in 1997 when we acquired our first Scania 3 series and built a specialist vacuum tanker on the chassis and really the growth of the company sprung from that because more lorries followed very rapidly to the point where we now have some 60 vehicles in total. I now run the company with my younger brother Tim Hustler, who is Commercial Director'', says James. The present day Clear-Flow is a company that works diligently and expertly in finding the right markets to branch out into, and as such can operate within a number of different industry sectors. Clear Flow Ltd also work with telecoms due to the similarity of drains and telephone lines that run in ducts that may require clearing. Additionally, the

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David Einig Contracting

Big Business Capabilities, Small Business Values David Einig Is Realising His Dreams As a 17 Year Old

nybody who purchases their first specialist digger at the age of just 17 must be quite committed to the plant and aggregates industry. David Einig is, and it was such purchase that became the major influence behind today’s David Einig Contractingan incorporated company since 2010. Remarkably, David also operated Rowan Atkinson’s JCB 3CX at his estate, and soon made the upgrade and acquired the digger from the former Blackadder star. As of today, David Einig is Managing Director and owner of his own business which employs around 80 people and specialises in waste and recycling producing aggregates and muck away. As holders of a FORS Bronze certificate, David Einig Contracting are well on

their way to achieving Silver and are expecting accreditation within the coming weeks. David Einig spoke about his mainly Euro 6, Scania manufactured fleet which also includes some Volvo, MAN and DAF vehicles. “We’re probably going to have another 10 [vehicles] this year. We’ve got 2 arriving next month, and then the rest arriving the early part of next year. We use Causeway Tracking but we’re looking to move to TomTom. It’s more user-friendly”, said David. Operating within Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, the Oxford company also offer agricultural and land restoration services using David’s wealth of knowledge within the industries.

David also claims that health and safety are his big priority alongside compliance, and as such, has a full-time health and safety manager plus a full set of environmental policies. In the future, David Einig Contracting will look to require more recycling facilities for aggregates and get into the washing of aggregates whilst building on some excellent relationships with many subcontractors.

“We’re probably going to have another 10 [vehicles] over the next twelve months. We’ve got 2 arriving next month, and then the rest arriving the early part of next year. We use Causeway Tracking but we’re looking to move to TomTom. It’s more userfriendly”.

David Einig Contracting would like to thank Ring Road Garage who supplied the company with several excellent MAN trucks and provided a first class customer service. Tel: 01844 278212 www.einig.co.uk

David Einig

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Duncan Plant Hire

Depend on Duncan

a company, health and safety play a huge part as the railway demands are high and the drivers are all qualified to operate these various items of specialised plant. We strive to ensure we deliver all the plant as requested, to ensure we give the best possible service to the railway network. Campbell demands the best from his drivers and the lorries to ensure that we can fulfil our client’s requirement.” Duncan Plant Hire was recently proud to support international architect, Charles Jenks, in the redevelopment of an old open cast mine into a landform sculpture. The major land restoration and art project, Crawick Multiverse, is now open to public access as an environmental landscape- proving an exceptional feat for the Scottish company. Talking about the downturn within the British economy, Davie commented, “The open cast mining closure had a devastating impact on the business. We had to regroup the resources and make a lot of very heartfelt and hard choices with the workforce and fleet and start moving into different areas of the industry such as wind farms and road upgrades. Also, we entered the rail haulage in a different way- altering low loaders to take the rail trailers and be more involved with the contractors”. Now in full charge of operations following the passing of his late father John, Campbell Duncan is determined to keep the company held in high esteem and push the company forward in the correct manner when suitable.

Duncan Plant Hire Support International Architect in Redevelopment of old cast mine ''First founded in 1971 by the late John Duncan, Duncan Plant Hire focus on the open cast, construction, agricultural and landscaping industries and operate 6 trucks in going above and beyond to offer an expert service.''

ery much a family business, Duncan Plant Hire has developed into one of Scotland’s largest independent plant hire companies. First founded in 1971 by the late John Duncan, Duncan Plant Hire focus on the open cast, construction, agricultural and landscaping industries and operate 6 trucks in going above and beyond to offer an expert service. Generally carrying rail equipment, the business has the scope to transport anything within the laws. Duncan Plant Hire originally operated with a 3cx JCB which was quickly followed by a Hymac 360 exc purchased at the Ayr show. This soon generated a snowball effect which in turn led to larger growth volumes for the company who have been expanding ever since. The firm occupied their first lorry in 2006, a Volvo FH, to start shifting plant, and after progressing towards railway

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work, that soon paved the way for the arrival for more lorries and low loaders. The organisation’s current fleet includes 6 trucks- including 4 Scania V8 Tag Axle’s, 1 Volvo FH500 and a new FH750. Duncan Plant Hire also like to trace the destination of all their lorries and do so using Navman which provides real-time data and fleet performance information. Also, the backbone of the company’s haulage fleet workload comes from their work on railways. Working for the majority of railway plant companies in Scotland (including QTS Rail, AB200 Rail, Story Rail and SES Engineering), the work is highly intensive due to the specialised plant, and the anti-social working hours and locations make for a highly skilled job. Transport Manager, Davie Horner, said, “All our drivers are focused on giving our clients a competent service with maximum effort and minimum fuss. As

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Inter County Pilot Service

Inter County Pilot Service Offer Market Leading Quality Abnormal Load Specialists Double Fleet Size in Last 12 Months

Turner Photography UK operated one van. Due to heaps of hard work and skyhigh ambition, the company has experienced radical expansion in the last few years and now operate a fleet of 10 vehicles. Very much a family company, founders Jonathon and Vikki both have their children now working for Inter County Pilot Service. Jonathon’s son, Ryan is now an established driver, while Vikki’s daughter, Simone, has taken on the role as Transport Manager. Hired last year, Transport Manager, Simone Turnham said, “There are now a total of ten vans and currently nine drivers. In only five years, Inter County Pilot Turner Photography UK to Service has gone from having one van on the road ten. We are extremely proud of this and are pleased to be a family run business”.

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As members of the Abnormal Loads Liaison Group, Inter County Pilot Service operate 9 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel vans and one Vauxhall Vivaro which are all fitted with trackers to assist in planning routes and directions.

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“There are now a total of ten vans and currently nine drivers. In only five years, Inter County Pilot Service has gone from having one van on the road to ten. We are extremely proud of this and are pleased to be a family run business”. Transport Manager Simone Turnham

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oasting over 33 years of transport industry experience, Inter County Pilot Service offer bespoke abnormal load and permits solutions to the UK. With every movement regarded as critical, the company maintain one important principle; customer satisfaction with professional project management service. Inter County Pilot Service was first established by husband and wife team, Jonathon and Vikki Hunt who first

Simone continued, “We have a great relationship with a couple of other escort companies who have become good friends of ours and we always help each other out when times get extremely busy. We provide a specialist service for specialist transport. We are currently the market leader in the UK for this service. We work with CSCS and all drivers are CSCS trained and we follow it with up to date policies. We have many health and safety policies in place in regulation with FORS”.

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Due to an increase in European haulage and renewable energy work, Inter County Pilot Service have beaten the downturn in the economy which had most similar companies flattened. Having celebrated 5 productive years in business in March, the company doubled their fleet size in the last year and aspire to keep providing high-quality services and expand the firm at its current rate. Lucy-Emma's Truck Photography

Tel: 01279 850572 www.intercountypilotservices.co.uk

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J P Hainsworth Haulage

J P Hainsworth Haulage (Ashbourne) Ltd Introduce Brand New Volvo

When asked about how he felt the economic climate has affected business, founder, Jed Hainsworth said, “We have continued to run profitably by expanding and taking on different work, like moving into the food sector. We have bought the assets of another company and taken on United Biscuits work”.

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particularly mindful of. When asked about how he felt the economic climate has affected business, founder, Jed Hainsworth said, “We have continued to run profitably by expanding and taking on different work, like moving into the food sector. We have bought the assets of another company and taken on United Biscuits work”. Long term, J P Hainsworth Haulage will look to consolidate with recent acquisitions and consider the economic climate in line with the EU Referendum, before expanding any further. J P Hainsworth Haulage would like to thank Aggregate Industries, United Biscuits and Slinter Mining for their dedicated and professional services.

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irst established in 2002 by founding member, Jed Hainsworth, J P Hainsworth Haulage operates within the aggregates and food haulage industries and runs a small team of 11 staff. Based just outside Ashbourne, at one of the Aggregate Industries’ main headquarters, the company offer traction work to iconic biscuit brand, Jacobs, as one of their major clients. In addition to transporting blocks, bricks and other concrete products, which is what the company has

traditionally done from the beginning, the firm now carries feed and foodstuffsthese requiring a TASCC licence. As a relatively adaptable haulage company which operates throughout the UK, J P Hainsworth Haulage also run a number of Volvo and DAF articulated lorries with varied Euro 4, 5 and 6 legislation.

amongst other safety equipment for vulnerable road users. Additionally, the company are expecting a brand new and superbly engineered, Dennison trailer in the coming weeks. The trailer will be customised and tailored by Plant Equipment, Alfreton, who specialise in supplying and fitting cranes.

With 12 vehicles in total, the organisation was excited to add a brand new Volvo FH16 truck in April, which has been fitted with lane guidance and anti-collision braking,

J P Hainsworth Haulage also carries out regular risk assessments and make Hi Vis vests and additional P.P.E mandatory, to effectively address health and safety at work, which the company are

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Tel: 07866 614970

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Waters Waste Services Ltd

Business is flooding in Waters Waste Services Add 5 new Tankers plus National Contracts

''Having celebrated their 20th year in business in 2015, Waters Waste Service made a number of developments to commemorate the illustrious achievement, including the addition of 5 tankers and large national contracts as a preferred supplier.''

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ormally Petch Waters, Waters Waste Services Ltd have been operating since 1995 and boast over 20 years of experience within the waste industry. Founded by Neal Waters and Andrew Petch (now retired), the company is now a full family run business with 3 generations involved in proceedings. Right now, the company have 4 depots strategically located at Teesside, Newcastle, Doncaster and Milton Keynes and run a dedicated team of 26 employees. Operating in the waste (septic) and construction industries, Neal Waters Managing Director (left) Tom Waters Operations Director (right)

Waters Waste Services carry septic and effluent waste and fresh water using a bespoke fleet of vacuum tankers under an Environment Agency waste carriers licence. All Euro 5 or 6 legislated, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet is manufactured by Whale Tankers (Tanks) and DAF Chatfields (Chassis). As a progressive business, Waters Waste Services are executing ongoing investment in tankers and use the latest vacuum tanker technology from Whale Tankers, Solihull. Additionally, the company operate as far north as the Scottish borders and down to London in the south of England. Working in partnership with a third party company, the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and safety is audited in great detail and the company run all of their

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waste through utility companies such as Yorkshire Water who recycle up to 98% of the waste. Having celebrated their 20th year in business in 2015, Waters Waste Service made a number of developments to commemorate the illustrious achievement, including the addition of 5 new tankers and large national contracts as a preferred supplier. In the short term, Waters Waste Services are moving to a bigger HQ in Stokesley, North Yorkshire before increasing their fleet of tankers and expanding their coverage areas to become a market leader within the septic waste removal industry. Tel: 01642 724000 www.waterswaste.co.uk

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