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urchased by a new subsidiary company For-Ex Distribution Network Ltd, the network will remain trading as Fortec Distribution. It will continue to operate as a separate pallet network within the UK but be part of the overall Pall-Ex Group of companies.
The two firms, which were both founded in Leicestershire in 1996, have a combined total of 168 network members, the largest in the UK, and are a welcome addition to Pall-Ex Group’s now 600 European membership. Fortec’s 210,000 sqft warehouse at Watling Park, Northamptonshire, will give the entire Pall-Ex Group more than 600,000 sqft of hub capacity as they continue to grow over 11 per cent above the sector average (Q1 and Q2 2020). This is the second purchase by Pall-Ex Group following a buyout by its UK senior management team and shareholder members in November 2019. The Fortec membership will now take advantage of Pall-Ex’s unique shareholder model as well as sharing a number of quality resources, including Pall-Ex’s new Core Operational system, Nexus. Kevin Buchanan, Group CEO of Pall-Ex Group, comments: “This is a significant step in Pall-Ex’s growth plans and a strategic move that will further strengthen our position in the UK.
“The addition to the group presents many benefits to our collective membership; Pall-Ex members are experiencing an increase in freight volume and need access to additional hub capacity, while Fortec members will have a say in the operation of their network under our unique shareholder model.
“Fortec customers will also benefit from being able to utilise Nexus and our International service, Pall-Ex Connect.
“While both firms will retain their brand identities, there are clear synergies that make this a natural partnership and we look forward to working together, winning together and becoming stronger together in this new era.”
Konecranes receives fifth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award for Health & Safety
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ifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes UK, has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety for the fifth consecutive year. The company provides service for equipment originally manufactured by Konecranes and Demag. The RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health & Safety Awards are recognised internationally and have fast become the most sought-after accolade by organisations from every sector. Through the scheme, which is open to business entities of all types and sizes, from across the UK and overseas, judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Vic Little, UK HSE Manager, said: “The award demonstrates an organisation’s health and safety performance and commitment to excellent standards. It validates a great team effort by all departments and staff to continually strive to maintain our Health and Safety performance.” Julia Small, RoSPA’s Head of Qualifications, Awards and Events, stated: “RoSPA wants every employee, wherever they are, to work safely in the knowledge that they will be going home unharmed and healthy at the end of every day. The RoSPA Award winners are vital to help achieve this goal, as by entering they are driving up standards and setting new benchmarks for organisations everywhere. Currently, around 7 million people are directly impacted by the RoSPA Awards, but the scheme’s influence is even wider.”
For more information about the RoSPA Awards visit
www.rospa.com/awards
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Adrian Bradley, managing director of Fortec, comments: “The acquisition places Fortec in a strong position and with Pall-Ex Group’s support and innovative new technology we can expand and enhance our network for the benefit of our members and our entire customer-base. “We look forward to this new era, being part of the Pall-Ex family and providing members with the opportunity to invest in the network as shareholders.”
Pall-Ex Group is an award-winning network of hauliers comprising two leading UK pallet networks and four subsidiary depots. Pall-Ex is a renowned name in logistics, delivering an efficient and reliable service backed by innovative technology and a first-class network of established shareholder SMEs. With its headquarters and central UK hub located in the Midlands, Pall-Ex is the beating heart of the logistics industry, transporting more than 35,000 pallets across the globe every day with support from its carefully selected international logistics partners.
For more information visit
www.fortec-distribution.com
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