Truck and Track Spring 2021

Truck and Track Spring 2021 www.truckandtrack.com 52 SPOTLIGHT ON CULINA GROUP “The acquisition of Fowler Welch was an extremely positive move for Culina Group and we are very proud to have another business with such a great reputation joining our family.” Said Thomas Culina Group also had some significant developments in regards to its network. The business opened a new 335,000 sq ft facility in Banbury right next to the M40 motorway that added significant capacity to the Great Bear ambient operation. The chilled side of the business also expanded its network with the addition of sites in Tilbury, Hoddesdon, Lutterworth, and Nottingham. All of these new facilities provided job opportunities in the local areas whilst bolstering the service that Culina Group can offer to its clients. “2020 was a tough year all round but we retained our momentum whilst continuingto identifyopportunitieswhich,most importantly, we actedon.We also consistently provided, and continue toprovide, excellent levels of service to all of our clients and this naturally contributes to our growth. This proactive approach that we live by is what strengthens our continuity of relationships and business confidence.” Said Thomas As mentioned, Culina Group is a business whose success is built on its people. With a comprehensively diverse and passionate workforce, Culina Group are constantly striving to raise the bar when it comes to great places to work. The company recognises the importance and value of its people and is continually investing in them by providing high quality work environments, exceptional training and development programmes, and for its drivers the best fleet available including top of the range tractor units replaced on a regular rolling schedule. Culina Group is always looking to build and strengthen its family approach to business. CulinaGroup employees have access to the company’s ‘Professional Development Programme’ or as it’s known internally the ‘RISE Programme’ (RECOGNISE– INSPIRE–SUPPORT–EMPOWER)which is open to all colleagues. The RISE programme is a comprehensive prospectus of recognised training solutions catering for all levels. There is something for everyone in this programme from courses aimed at colleagues who are new to a role or have some experience but want to develop them further, to courses for Senior and Executive Management with qualifications equivalent to degree level. It’s a repertoire of qualifications that will increase as Culina Group continues to develop the programme. It’s something that Culina Group is very proud of indeed. “Wedeliverhigh-quality learning tailoredto theneedsof individuals and our organisation. Each programme aims to support new and existing employees and help individuals to achieve personal and