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| Onward Showcase Warehousing Portfolio At Foodex |
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 Third party logistic providers or food companies seeking to expand or upgrade their distribution network should head to FoodEx 2012 at the NEC and make a beeline for the Onward Holdings stand, where the company will be showcasing its portfolio of modern warehouse facilities available to lease in Yorkshire, the UK's largest food producing region.
Onward Holdings has over three quarters of a million square feet of warehouse space ready for occupation throughout the county, including quality sites located within easy reach of the major motorway networks for fast delivery to all parts of the UK and the Humber ports for exports overseas.
Representatives from Onward Holdings will be giving presentations at FoodEx (stand J328) from 25-27 March on the exciting opportunities available in Ackworth, Castleford, Featherstone and South Kirkby, which include services such as De-containerisation, pick and pack and pallet handling.
For example the Langthwaite Business Park in South Kirkby, near Wakefield, is close to the A1 motorway and is within four hours drive of over 75percent of the UK population. Consisting of two adjacent buildings, providing a range of quality units of 30,000sqft, 60,000sqft, 90,000sqft and 120,000sqft, they benefit from ample dock loaders and surface doors, with large yards suitable for multi-vehicle operation and generous integral offices.
All the warehouses available from Onward Holdings include 24 hour security and flexible leases, offering the perfect package to help companies maximise their supply chains.
Onward Holdings is a family-run business that has been involved in warehousing and industrial estates owned and run by the company since 1930. It also owns the Onyx Retail Park near Barnsley and a large industrial estate in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
ONYX Retail Park is 17,500 square feet of retail space based at Wath-Upon-Dearne almost mid-way between Barnsley and Rotherham and is located at the former Manvers main colliery, an area of major development following agreement to build a further 1,100 nearby houses.
So far the site, which has A1 (retail), A2 (financial), A3 (food) and A5 (hot food take away) planning consents has attracted a cross-section of blue chip high street names that have either already opened on site or in the process of completing. These include Greggs the Bakers, Subway, Domino, a 'continental' café and two other well-known high street names.
Onward Holdings director Neil Storey comments; "We are delighted to be exhibiting at such a prestigious show such as FoodEx. Food and logistics professionals coming to our stand will be able to find out more about the exciting and cost-effective warehousing available in Yorkshire that can help transform their supply chain operations."
Site promotions are being handled by Andrew Miller Chartered Surveyors of Sheffield. |
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| Item last updated: Wednesday January 18 2012 09:09 |
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| RDFL Will Put spotlight On International Operations At Food & Drink Expo |
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Transport and warehousing specialist Rhys Davies Freight Logistics will once again be exhibiting at this year’s Food & Drink Expo to be held at Birmingham’s NEC 25/27 March.
RDFL is well established in the food distribution sector and boasts many high profile companies among its clients. This year the focus will be on the company’s international operations with Gary Phillips, Commercial Manager of Rhys Davies Freight Forwarding, on hand to welcome visitors interested in shipping food products to and from locations throughout the world.
“The food sector represents a large part of our business, hence our BRC accreditation and we’ve invested heavily in equipment and staff training to deliver a service that is world class,” said Gary. We are currently expanding our well established freight forwarding division, so I’m particularly interested in meeting people with overseas interests looking for a new import and export logistics partner.”
Rhys Davies Freight Logistics operates over 200 vehicles and has nine depots across the UK. With long established partners across the globe it is ideally placed to deliver a one stop service to both domestic and international clients in the food and drink sector. |
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| Item last updated: Wednesday January 18 2012 09:09 |
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| Rhys Davies Start Freight Forwarding Expansion Plans |
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Gary Phillips, Commercial Manager of Rhys Davies Freight Logistics has taken over responsibility for the company’s Freight Forwarding Division, with a brief to significantly expand its operations during the next two years.
Rhys Davies Forwarding already provides export services to blue chip clients offering a one stop service for the import and export of a wide range of goods, as well as goods more difficult to manage such as hazardous materials, gases, chemicals and oversize products to and from any location in the world.
Rhys Davies Forwarding has been operating for 20 years and has developed close working relationships with trusted partners across the globe. Some shipments are particularly challenging, for example one customer regularly needs to transport refrigeration gasses in 40 ft tanks to the Middle East, including Libya and Syria, so reliable contacts and an in depth knowledge of the regulations regarding moving goods through war zones is essential. Food ingredients from the Far East, skin and beauty products from India and photocopy paper for offices throughout the world are some goods handled by Rhys Davies’ Forwarding Division.
“Surprisingly many of our customers are not aware that we have a worldwide logistics division,” said Gary. “I’ll be working hard to put that right during the next few months and we’ll be launching a new marketing campaign in February to get the message out there.”
Key to this growth plan is the installation of new IT systems which will further streamline operations and give customers enhanced visibility of the progress of their shipments at every stage of their journey. This system will control all activities, and provide the frontline staff with more time to focus on growth and customer service.
“My aim is to significantly increase the turnover of the division within the next twelve months,” said Gary. “It’s a tall order, but I’m confident that when companies see what we have to offer in terms of international expertise and technology, we will win their business.” |
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| Item last updated: Wednesday January 18 2012 09:09 |
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