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PALLET NETWORKS
Fortec signs armed forces covenant to
show support for veteran workers
The Fortec Distribution Network has become a signatory
of the Armed Forces Covenant as part of its commitment to
supporting military veterans.
Many ex-forces personnel, who often use their experience with
logistics in the services when they enter the private sector, are
valued employees of Fortec.
So, the company chose to show their support for veterans by joining
the Covenant, a bodywhichworks to ensure current and ex-military
personnel and their families are treated with fairness and respect.
Adrian Bradley, MD of Fortec, said: “This is the perfect way to
recognise the contribution that military
veterans make to Fortec, as well as the
fabric of British society.
“Our ex-Armed Forces colleagues are a vital
asset and, by signing the Armed Forces
Covenant, we want to show them that we
value their service – both at Fortec and for
their country.”
Fortec works with ex-forces personnel to
explore business opportunities across the
UK with its national distribution network.
“We can nurture new businesses and offer
a great method of unlocking the potential
of people who acquired their skills in the
military,” Mr Bradley added.
“Fortec is able to provide the necessary
support in order to help them get their
businesses up and running and provide
themwith a national presence.”
The growth in pallet freight volumes
throughout the UK offers logistics firms a
fresh potential revenue stream.
“It may seem daunting, but building a national, or even
international, presence through a network like Fortec will bring
great rewards,” Mr Bradley added.
“Joining a distribution network simplifies that route to market
without stretching resources or taking on too many financial
commitments.”
With more than 80 members, Fortec’s Watford Gap site handles
pallet movements from a range of industries around the UK and
mainland Europe, predominantly in the B2B market.
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