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2014
A Year For
Positivity
And Growth
NETWORK NEWSDestination
Europe
Palletways Europe
Group (PEG)
has had its most
successful year
ever for deliveries
between networks,
with pallet volumes
increasing by 28%
In November 2013, PEG recorded its
highest ever volume growth, with a 35%
rise on the previous 12 month's average.
This follows the launch of the new
services in the Czech Republic and
Slovakia, which have both contributed to
this igure, as well as the introduction of
the new light pallet and mini quarter light
pallet services - which now account for
15% of total PEG volume.
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Dear all,
I am very pleased to introduce the irst edition of
our relaunched Network News, a quarterly internal
publication, highlighting the latest news, events and
updates from the network and our members.
I hope that Network News will prove to be a useful
tool for keeping all of our staf and members
informed about the Palletways network and we
welcome your feedback on what you would like
to see included in future editions. Martyn Young
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The regular newsletter for Palletways Spring 2014
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Business Advice
Simon Horton ofers his tips on
negotiation in 2014 and your
chance to win a copy of his book.
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Member Highlights
The latest news from across
the Palletways membership.
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Palletways' Award
Winning 2013
A round-up of Palletways' most
successful award winning
year to date.
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What A Year
A look back at the achievements
and highlights of 2013.
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Member Proile
A proile on Palletways
member Ferryspeed.
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The Big Opportunity
Member views on European
opportunities in 2014.
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12 Of The Very Best
The inaugural Platinum
Club winners.
In This Issue
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New Year, New Team
An introduction to the new UK
Sales & Commercial team.
Over the past few months, Palletways has achieved
a number of new business accreditations that
demonstrate the network's commitment to
meeting the highest standards in staf training and
development, health and safety and environmental
sustainability, to name but a few.
Given Credit Where It's Due
Turn to Page 8 to ind out more
about the network's latest
accreditations what these
endorsements mean for the
business, and for our members.