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BUSINESS NEWS
Kenyon Haulage links up with Fortec in key strategic move
Kenyon Haulage has joined the Fortec Distribution Network to
offer customers an enhanced level of service – whatever their
size.
The company, which has two sites in Blackburn and Woodville,
needed a pallet network that would meet the expectations of its
customers and contacted Fortec after excellent word-of-mouth
recommendations.
Katie Darnell, Senior Manager of Kenyon, says the two teams have
integrated seamlessly since the partnership was finalised.
She said: “Fortec has an optimal network size for our needs and we
knewwe could put volumes in, while at the same time reducing our
costs and overheads.
“It’s refreshing how they listen to both their members and the
customers and, in turn, provide a quality service.
“We have developed an excellent relationship with the team
and are delighted with our decision. We aim to grow and Fortec
understands and enables our ambition both in the UK and our
desire to move into the international market which is an area in
which we want to develop.”
KenyonHaulage is responsible for servicing PR, FY and BB postcodes
and is one of the 80 plus members within the Fortec network.
Established in 1933 by the Kenyon family, Kenyon Haulage was
acquiredbyGrahamDarnell inDecember 2016. The company offers
a total logistics offering from tankers, full loads to single pallets and
delivers everything from garden furniture to beauty products.
The firmhas 82 vehicles comprising amixed fleet and employs 125
people.
In the past two years, the company has invested £1.2 million in
new vehicles, renewing 33% of the fleet to ensure they are Euro 6
compliant and also has plans to expand its Woodville facility.
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