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www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2020 Truck and Track 31 PALLET NETWORKS Pallet networking specialist Mark Drobka has joined UPN as Regional Director for the Eastern Region. In his new role Mark will be helping to grow and develop the already strong UPN membership in London and the South East. Mark brings with him tremendous experience with thirty years in the Logistics Sector and over seventeen years specifically in Pallet Networking. “I’m excited to be joining UPN,” said Mark, “It’s a quality operation with IT support systems that are impressive and well appreciated by members. The new SmartHUB facility opening in May is a big step forward for UPN too, so it’s a really great time to be coming in.” Mark joins UPN from PalletTrack where he worked for 11 years as Network Development Manager. This followed a six year spell with Palletforce where Mark was Sales and Business Development Manager. “I am very pleased to be welcoming Mark to UPN,” said UPN MD - David Brown, “He is going to add real value to our business with his energy, expertise, and experience.” As a result of this appointment UPN’s Andrew Knowles will now take responsibility for the Western, Northern and Scottish Regions, whilst UPN’s Ireland specialist Kevin Nightingale will look after Ireland along with the Central Region. www.upn.co.uk Pallet networking specialist Mark Drobka joins UPN as Regional Director David Brown (left) welcomes Pallet Networking expert Mark Drobka as Regional Director United Pallet Network (UPN) has announced that Downes Transport have signed a full membership agreement with its nationwide pallet network. Having been aMember of another Pallet Network for 14 years, they have nowcommitted toUPNas a future partner, offering customers all they need and a great service. Downes Transport is a family owned and managed business based in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The business was established in 1995 by its owner Douglas Downes. “We are really pleased to be committing to this relationship with UPN,” said Craig Downes - Downes Transport MD, “They are a flexible and friendly network with a very professional approach. Every pallet counts, and with UPN, we are really feeling valued as a network member. UPN Membership is going to help our business grow.” Located at the Boscombe Down Business Park right on the A303 linking the south west and London Downes Transport serves a wide customer base with an extensive range of UK and international services. Downes Transport will be handling SP, and several RG Postcodes. “Downes Transport have an excellent reputation and solid experience in Pallet Networking,” commented UPN Managing Director - David Brown, “I am really pleased that this established family business is committing itself to UPN. They are going to be a real asset to our network.” By homing in on the company’s distinct point of difference within the sector in terms of its bespoke IT support systems and infrastructure, and its quality driven focus on service excellence, UPN has established a unique position in the pallet network sector with its “Unique IQ” Initiative. Established in 2001 and now the only privately ownedUKNetwork, UPN has grown strongly and steadily into a high-quality palletised freight distribution network. Focussed on growth through member success, UPN currently have over 90 members covering the whole of the UK, and European partners providing coverage throughout 26 countries. www.upn.co.uk Downes Transport go full time with UPN