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Bellotti signs up with LIGNIA to distribute its product in Italy and Switzerland

1 Bellotti signs up with LIGNIA to distribute its product in Italy and Switzerland

LIGNIA Wood Company, the modified timber specialists, has signed a distribution agreement with Italian timber experts Bellotti Spa, who will be distributing LIGNIA and LIGNIA Yacht products to the Italian and Swiss markets.

For top-quality used Mercedes-Benz trucks, Toutes Directions lead to City West Commercials

2 For top-quality used Mercedes-Benz trucks, Toutes Directions lead to City West Commercials

When Sheffield-based haulier Toutes Directions needs another used truck bearing the three-pointed star, its first call will always be to the manufacturer’s representative in the south-west, City West Commercials.

Davies Turner renews domestic distribution vehicle fleet

3 Davies Turner renews domestic distribution vehicle fleet

Leading UK independent freight forwarder, Davies Turner, is undertaking a complete renewal of its domestic distribution vehicle fleet, operating from its main regional distribution hubs in the UK.

Kerry Logistics among awardees named by Bloomberg Businessweek

4 Kerry Logistics among awardees named by Bloomberg Businessweek

Kerry Logistics Network Limited was for the fourth year in a row among the awardees named as the Listed Enterprises of the Year 2019 (the ‘Award’) presented by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition, which recognised its excellent performance and contribution to Hong Kong’s economy.

Establishing end-to-end control of product labelling & customer-facing materials: 5 focal points for improvement for the year ahead

5 Establishing end-to-end control of product labelling & customer-facing materials: 5 focal points for improvement for the year ahead

By Graham Francis, Channel Marketing Manager at global enterprise labelling solutions company Kallik.

In heavily regulated industries - including medical device manufacture, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and cosmetics - demand is intensifying for accurate, compliant and contextually-relevant product labelling.

Expanding H&B Logistics celebrates 30 years of being lean and green

6 Expanding H&B Logistics celebrates 30 years of being lean and green

Oldham-based H&B Logistics is celebrating 30 years in business with ambitious expansion plans and the achievement of a major green milestone ahead of Greater Manchester’s introduction of an ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) target in 2021.

DHL Express scoops 24 Top Employer awards for the sixth consecutive year

7 DHL Express scoops 24 Top Employer awards for the sixth consecutive year

DHL Express has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the sixth consecutive year by the prestigious Top Employer Africa Institute, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to being an employer of choice.

Budapest Airport steps onto global stage as BUD Cargo City opens

8 Budapest Airport steps onto global stage as BUD Cargo City opens

BUD Cargo City, Budapest Airport (BUD)’s new EUR50 million dedicated air freight facility has been completed, with all warehouse and office space leased out to tenants.

Interket strengthens UK sales team with new appointment

9 Interket strengthens UK sales team with new appointment

The Whaley Bridge site is part of the Interket Group of Companies with its headquarters in Denmark. Additional sites in Holland, Germany, Sweden and France combine to offer a long-established label stock coating, printing and die-cutting infrastructure.

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