Awards Success Reflects Network's Status

Palletline, the UK's longest established pallet distribution network, has once again proved it is still the best in the business, with not one but two of its members shortlisted for one of the transport and distribution industry's most prestigious awards.

Halifax-based Expect Distribution and Framptons Transport Services Ltd of Shepton Mallet in Somerset have both reached the final four in the Haulier of the Year 2007 category in the annual Motor Transport Awards, against competition from hundreds of other hauliers from across the UK.

Both companies are long-standing members of Palletline, inputting thousands of pallets each week into the network for transport nationwide by Palletline's membership of more than 60 leading hauliers.

The ceremony for the annual awards, which since 1988 have recognised excellence in the field of logistics and distribution, will be held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on 4th July.

The award is the most coveted in the industry, recognising the outstanding haulier or distribution company of the year. Companies have to show not only strong financial results, but a strong all-round commitment to professionalism and customer care, and active measures taken to improve service levels.

Expect Distribution employs 105 people and owns and operates 52 vehicles, while Framptons has 135 staff with a fleet of 60.

According to Palletline Managing Director Glyn Jones, the success of Framptons and Expect in reaching the final is a clear demonstration of the stature of the Palletline network.

"Any network is only as good as its membership and the fact that two of our members have been independently recognised as being among the top four hauliers in the UK shows the quality of the companies who make up Palletline. We wish them both well for the final."

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