http://www.pallex.com/rssfeed.aspxCopyright 2009 (c) Pall-Ex Group. All rights reserved.http://www.pallex.co.uk/http://www.pallex.co.uk/images/pallex_logo.png5The UK leader in palletised freight is celebrating its network expansion with two new members. Pall-has announced Oxfordshire haulier DA Clayton Ltd and Suffolk’s Karl King Transport Ltd will join its 90-strong member network spanning the length and breadth of the UK. DA Clayton’s established base location provides rapid direct access to the M40 corridor on the M1 and M4 and will enhance Pall-Ex’s award-winning service as well as echoing its commitment to excellence in customer service. Karl King Transport operates in excess of 100,000 sq ft for warehousing at its Suffolk base from which it has evolved as a market leader in the de-vanning storage and delivery of customer goods entering the UK through the Haven ports of Felixstowe, Ipswich and Harwich over the past two decades. Terry Reynolds at DA Clayton, said: “As a proud new member of Pall-Ex, we will have instant access to the No.1 overnight palletised freight network, providing an unrivalled nationwide express service which will inevitably enhance our service by working in partnership.” Karl King, Managing Director at Karl King Transport Ltd, added: “Pall-Ex is a fast-moving, forward-thinking industry leader which promotes best practice by operating to the highest standards, and we are looking forward to benefiting from its expertise while continuing to maintain our excellent customer service record.” Hilary Devey, managing director of Pall-Ex, said: “Joining the Pall-Ex network aims not only to bring real tangible benefits for new members such as DA Clayton and Karl King Transport across the UK, but it also allows us to remain at the forefront of the industry as one of the most innovative palletised logistics companies in the UK, continuing our expansion in order to combine best practice with an unrivalled service.” http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=39Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTEntrepeneur and Pall-Ex CEO Hilary Devey will be taking to the screen to rescue failing small companies as part of a Channel Five television series. The straight-talking, self-made haulage millionaire will appear on The Business Inspector, a four-part series made by Optomen and sponsored by HM Revenue & Customs in which she will put her knowledge and expertise to the test to help transform small companies. Each week Hilary will tackle two struggling British businesses – one man bands, kitchen table entrepreneurs and struggling firms run by talented individuals – by injecting business sense into their passion projects. She said: “Britain’s brimming with creativity but a terrifying number of businesses go bust each year and this shouldn’t be happening. “I hope to teach businesses how to improve their all round business knowledge and direction, cash flow, marketing strategy and in some cases even their enthusiasm.” Hilary will teach business owners the key skills essential for a thriving business, helping our nation of entrepreneurs keep their dreams alive by getting businesses shipshape and profitable. Hilary’s business experience began in the distribution sector at Littlewood’s, followed by Tibbett and Britten, and Scorpio (part of the United Carrier network). She then spent seven years in the retail distribution sector at TNT before leaving to set up her own business. Bankers refused to back her business venture and she was forced to sell her house to fund its start up. Today, as Chief Executive of The Pall-Ex Group, the UK’s No. 1 palletised freight distribution network, Hilary is an inspirational role model for both male and female entrepreneurs. Having started from nothing, she now leads a network of businesses which boasts a combined turnover approaching £100m and serves numerous blue chip customers. Hilary’s triumphs include such prestigious awards as the 2007 Ernst & Young UK Entrepreneur Award, Natwest Everywoman of the Year in 2008, Vitalise Business Woman of the Year twice – in 2004 and 2008 and Woman of Worth Businesswoman of the Year 2009. Andrew O'Connell, Five’s Head Of Factual Programmes, said: “Hilary is a fantastic new talent for Five and her enthusiasm, expertise and experience make her the ideal presenter to help transform floundering businesses and teach them practical skills.” Becky Clarke, Optomen’s Editor For Factual, added: “Hilary Devey is like no other businesswoman out there. She's an amazing combination of down to earth grit coupled with an extraordinary business mind - for any small business person working with her this will be a life changing experience.” The series will air on March 10th, March 17th, March 24th and March 31st at 8pm on Five.http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=38Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTShears Bros Transport has relocated to a 54,000sq ft warehouse and distribution facility located at Bournemouth International Airport. The facility was officially opened by Pall-Ex founder, Hilary Devey on Friday February 12. The new facility comprises of a 29,000 sq ft Cross Docking Facility with full height doors which allow access for double decked trailers. All freight transfers are performed inside the building fully protected from the weather and in a secure environment. The warehouse is 25,000sq ft with a capacity of 2000 pallets - the new facility will provide Shears customers with additional services including short and long term storage, Pick and Pack and Order fulfilment. Ian Shears, MD of Shears Bros Transport, is delighted with the move. He said: “We immediately saw the potential in the building that was once used for the production of the Vickers Viscount 800 series aircraft. The new site enables us to provide additional service options to our existing customer base and also potential customers.” Shears Bros is a member of Pall-Ex - the UK’s number one network for distribution of palletised freight. Hilary Devey, founder and CEO at Pall-Ex commented: “We have seen significant growth over the last five years in our business with Shears Bros Transport. I am honoured to open this new facility for one of Pall-Ex’s founder members and we will continue to support the company through its expansion plans.” http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=37Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTLeading pallet distribution network Pall-Ex has become the first in its sector to be certified with an integrated management system ( IMS) across its business operation. The system integrates three specific management standards : IS09001:2008 for quality management, ISO14001:2004 for environmental management and OHSAS18001:2007 for health and safety management. Managing director Adrian Russell said the new management system has been achieved in response to the company’s objective of meeting future environmental and health and safety challenges as efficiently as possible. Adding that the innovative system, which has been branded internally as EPICENTRE, also provides the business with easy and quicker access to all key management information. “Pall-Ex has successfully maintained its ISO9001:2000 quality management system since February 2003, and this has provided the business with a structured framework which has allowed us to work seamlessly together in line with company procedures and approved practices,” he said. “With the existing quality management system as its backbone, EPICENTRE brings additional strength to our business by allowing us to streamline more information than ever before. “By driving a broader focus to all elements of our business including health and safety and the environment, EPICENTRE provides everyone at Pall-Ex with an extremely comprehensive, valuable and easily accessible information resource.” Pall-Ex – which is the UK’s number one network for distribution of palletised freight - has continued to demonstrate its commitment to improving health and safety and environmental performance. Key initiatives developed in recent years include working with the Health & Safety Executive to reduce pedestrian movements within its Hub environment; continuing to operate a cleaner, greener compressed natural gas fleet of trucks; and endorsing the design of an efficient trailer to its membership of hauliers to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact. http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=36Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTContinuing a partnership that has stretched back over 10 years, Pall-Ex has taken delivery of a new fleet of 40 CNG powered forklifts from Barloworld . We are now operating our 3rd generation of Hyster fork trucks which work intensely day and night. The new fleet of Hyster H2.0FT Fortens Advance 2,000kg capacity trucks are powered using Compressed Natural Gas, continuing our environmental commitments. The trucks can be filled in less than 2 minutes therefore also minimising health and safety risks. Barloworld have fitted Continental’s CSEasy tyres which are proven to last 3 times longer than standard tyres with lower roll resistance, giving greater fuel efficiency. Operations Director, Fraser MacNeill, said: “Our fork lift trucks represent an intrinsic part of the Pall-Ex operation which functions 24 hours a day and is an extremely demanding environment. We operate the only cross-docking hub in this sector and rely completely on the performance of the forklift fleet in a tough, intense and time sensitive operation”. http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=34Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe multi-award winning Pall-Ex network presented Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal with a cheque for £13,000, for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers on Friday 27 November. The £13,000 donations will help to support the trusts Young Carers website, YCNet, the only dedicated website and online support service for children and young people under the age of 18, who help to look after someone in their family with an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health problem. Adrian Russell, managing Director of Pall-Ex comments “Pall-Ex began supporting the trust in 2007 and this latest contribution takes the grand to £48,274” In 2007 Pall-Ex’s founder and CEO Hilary Devey was named a patron for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=31Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTLeading pallet distribution network Pall-Ex has announced the two recipients of its coveted Trunk Driver of the Year Award. The annual event recognises the professionalism and dedication shown by drivers across Pall-Ex’s 100 depot strong network, with the winners being chosen by fork lift drivers at Pall-Ex’s central hub in Leicestershire. Mr Wyndham Court of Massey Wilcox Transport Ltd based in Bath has been named Day Shift Trunk Driver of the Year, while Port of Tynes Ken Hardingham has received the Night Shift Trunk Driver of the Year title. Both men have been presented with a bottle of champagne, high street gift vouchers, a certificate and a limited edition cased Pall-Ex model truck to recognise their achievement. Commenting on the awards, Pall-Ex’s Managing Director Adrian Russell said: “All of the drivers in the network do a wonderful job all year round in order to maintain our renowned standards and reputation. Both Wyndham and Ken have gone that extra mile, demonstrating a high level of commitment to their jobs. It has therefore been our pleasure to acknowledge their efforts with these awards.” http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=23Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTHilary made history as the first ever woman to be presented with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transports most prestigious award, The Sir Robert Lawrence Award. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday 22nd, at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor square. This particular award was first presented in 1986 and recognises individuals judged to have made a major contribution to logistics and transport over a sustained period. Hilary is delighted to have received this award. She said: ‘Having attended this function so many times over the years and listened with such admiration to the previous recipients I am totally overwhelmed. In the past I have listened in awe and often thought that to receive this award would be the pinnacle of my career. It is and I hope that having this honor bestowed upon me will serve as an inspiration to other women in what can still be regarded as a male dominated industry.' http://www.pallex.co.uk/news.aspx?newsid=21Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT