The United Pallet Network (UPN) “Drive Service Quality” initiative has been given a significant boost by the additions of two important new member partners – 

Mini Clipper Logistics – STR Logistics

Strategically located in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, Miniclipper Logistics operates a 24-hour Distribution Centre, a fleet of over 50 vehicles, and 500,000 sq ft of warehousing space, all integrated to support the end-to-end supply chain needs of Beds, Bucks and Herts businesses. 

Founded in 1971 by Mick Masters, this well-established family business is now owned by his son, Peter Masters, who is Managing Director.

“At Mini Clipper Logistics, we continually strive to be best in class, providing the highest standards of quality service,” said Peter.

“We have been impressed with the approachable professionalism of the UPN team and operation. I am confident that this will be a productive and successful partnership.”

Miniclipper Logistics are now delivering to the LU, WD, and HP postcodes on behalf of UPN, helping reduce their carbon footprint and optimising vehicle drop density.

STR Logistics were established in 2002 and currently operate from several sites within Devon and Cornwall with an ongoing strategy to expand right across the whole Southwest region. With nearly 180 staff members, STR Logistics provides a wide range of transport solutions with a fleet consisting of over 140 vehicles.

“At STR Logistics, we are fully committed to a continuous improvement methodology, how can we be better tomorrow learning from today? We are always reviewing and refining our service proposition,” said Anthony Quinn - Managing Director of STR Logistics.

“We buy in totally to the UPN “Drive Service Quality” initiative. Service quality is what we ourselves are all about and it is really important to us that any business partnership we enter into maintains that commitment fully.”

In August 2022, following a thorough audit by Trading Standards whereby operations, company policies, employment processes, etc were examined in detail, STR Logistics achieved accreditation to the “Made in Devon” and “Buy with Confidence” Trading Standards schemes. These accreditations both demonstrate a commitment to the Southwest and endorse STR Logistics as a National Trading Standards approved business.

STR Logistics are handling TQ and several PL postcodes on behalf of UPN.

“I am really pleased to be adding these excellent new members to our network. They are extremely valuable additions to “TeamUPN” our nationwide partner network.” commented UPN Managing Director – David Brown.

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, 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.

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