EFM Distribution
Haulier sees expansion as an opportunity to grow and diversify
Expansion into a larger site in Daventry has given Northamptonshire haulier EFM Distribution the opportunity not only to build its core business but also to diversify into new areas. EFM has invested signifi cantly in the 50,000 square feet of ware-
housing space and yard, situated close to the M1, that will not only house the fi rm’s own vehicles when they’re on site but will provide scope for a new fulfi lment operation, outdoor storage space and facilities for drivers to book for overnight stays.
Founded in 2005 by Managing Director, Phil Minney, EFM is a
family owned and operated business. What started with a single tractor unit has grown into a fl eet of 35 vehicles ranging from a 3.5T curtain sider, up to the largest 65T articulated vehicles for moving heavy duty plant machinery. International deliveries are available through EFM’s member-
ship of Palletline, the UK and Europe’s leading pallet network, while the Daventry depot is perfect for ease of access to the country’s main arterial routes for national and local deliveries. EFM, which has a team of 35 drivers and 15 offi ce/warehouse staff
at the Daventry site, works with prestigious multi-million-pound contracts, including delivering time-critical NHS PPE, right down to smaller solutions for local businesses. Phil said: “T is move marks an exciting new chapter for EFM. Not
only does the investment in the new facility allow us to continue to support our existing customer base from a convenient location, but it’s also given us room to expand our services further. “It’s good to be in Daventry and we’ll be working hard to get our
name known around the town. T is county is obviously known as a centre of logistics, and you have to stand out from the crowd. We’d like to focus on the Daventry area to become the haulier of choice in this part of the county, whilst also introducing some new services that will widen our scope and give us more options.” Among the immediate changes at the new High March Industrial
Estate premises is the introduction of facilities for drivers needing safe secure overnight parking. T e site is manned 24 hours, seven days a week, with regular security patrols, 24 CCTV cameras cover- ing the outside area, fully secure fencing and control barriers. Using the SNAP drivers’ app, it’s now possible to check availability and book into the site where a range of facilities have been provided to cater for drivers, including toilets and showers, a drivers’ rest area that contains a washing machine, tumble drier, TV and somewhere to make a hot drink.
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