Truck and Track Autumn 2026 www.truckandtrack.com 8 BUSINESS NEWS From humble beginnings The story began in 1876 in Sutton Coldfield with a young man named William Allport, who saw an opportunity in transporting passengers and goods to and from the rail station in Sutton Coldfield. Paul Sanders shares the first steps towards Allports Group in an extract he presented during a school project when just a boy, an extract written by his grandfather William Allport recording family history that had been passed down through generations. Early Foundations What started as a small business based in Sutton Coldfield to support transport soon gained a reputation for reliability and customer service. By the 1930’s commercial vehicles were becoming more and more popular modes of transport enabling the company to expand steadily until World War II in 1939. In those early days, the company operated in a very different world, after the post war economic expansion the demand for This year marks a remarkable milestone for Allports Group as we celebrate 150 years. Reaching a century and a half in business is a rare achievement and a testament to the resilience, innovation, and dedication that have defined the company since our founding.
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