February 2015 Archives

Government kills off student-loan proposal for driver licence acquisition

February 5, 2015 Chris Tindall

The government has rejected the idea of extending student loans for funding licence acquisition, saying it was “not appropriate”.

Howard Tenens begins work on mower distribution contract

February 4, 2015 Ashleigh Wight

Howard Tenens has secured a contract with ride on lawn mower firm STIHL GB.

Bibby Distribution keeps Braiform contract

February 4, 2015 Hayley Pink

Bibby Distribution has secured a contract renewal with manufacturer Braiform for the delivery and collection of garment hangers.

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Norbert Dentressangle sees 10% boost in UK turnover

February 4, 2015 Ashleigh Wight

Norbert Dentressangle’s (ND) UK business saw a 10% increase in its turnover last year, while group turnover jumped 15%.

Boughey’s one-site strategy pays off

February 3, 2015 Hayley Pink

Boughey Distribution has seen turnover and profit boosted in the past six months following the consolidation of its Deeside operation into its site at Wardle, Greater Manchester.

Ocado reveals location of its fourth hub

February 3, 2015 Ashleigh Wight

Ocado is to develop a fourth hub in south-east London, as the popularity of online shopping continues to drive the need for more capacity.

Some of our longer semi-trailers are missing!

February 2, 2015

With the news that Dippy the diplodocus is to be moved (next year) from his home in the main lobby of London’s Natural History Museum, The Hub got to thinking about another plodding giant: the longer semi-trailer trial.

Palletline snaps up former City Link manager Gutsell to lead hub operation

February 2, 2015 Hayley Pink

Palletline has appointed former City Link regional network manager, Richard Gutsell, as its new head of hub operations.

Oliever Hecht revealed as Bibby Distribution MD

February 2, 2015 Ashleigh Wight

Bibby Distribution has named Oliever Hecht as its new MD.