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Day: 1 February 2021

Fagan & Whalley Ltd Extends its Board of Directors

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Despite a challenging 12 months due to the pandemic, Lancashire-based logistics specialist Fagan & Whalley has recently announced a company restructure, which has been executed to facilitate further growth for the company.

With a rich heritage spanning over 90 years, Fagan & Whalley is now recognised as a national brand, offering transport, distribution, and warehousing services to clients across the UK and Europe. As long-standing members of the Burnley Bondholders organisation, the company takes a great deal of pride in its origins, and continues to make regular contributions to community support projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

Having grown to encompass a large operation under the management of two directors – Stephen Fagan and Graham Fagan – the senior management team have developed plans for further expansion beyond the four operational sites currently held. In a move designed to align the structure of the company with these aspirations, the board of directors has been extended from two to six people.

Joining the board will be Sam Fagan (Business Strategy Director), Daniel Fagan (Transport Operations Director), Daniel Wood (Operations Strategy Director), and Graham Clare (Business Development Director), all of whom have been valued members of the Fagan & Whalley team for several years, with extensive experience in the business and its operation, and a shared vision for future development. Stephen and Graham Fagan will remain on the board as CEO.

“We’ve spent a lot of time over the years working on the structure of the company as it exists beneath the senior management team, and we’ve experienced continual growth under the management of our two directors, Stephen and Graham Fagan,” explains Sam Fagan, Business Strategy Director. “Upon reviewing the operation and discussing our plans for the future, we all came to the understanding that the company had outgrown the current structure, and it was decided that, in order to facilitate further growth, the board of directors would need to be extended.

“The senior management team had already been working as a board for a number of years, so it made sense that the new director positions would be filled by senior staff members who already had a good understanding of the company and its future goals.

“We’re really excited about this latest restructure, and we’re each looking forward to the heightened level of responsibility these new roles will bring. We have already made a start on our plans for expansion, and we’re excited to execute them and move the company forward into a bright future.”

Fagan & Whalley Ltd Extends its Board of Directors

Posted on by David Priestman

Despite a challenging 12 months due to the pandemic, Lancashire-based logistics specialist Fagan & Whalley has recently announced a company restructure, which has been executed to facilitate further growth for the company.

With a rich heritage spanning over 90 years, Fagan & Whalley is now recognised as a national brand, offering transport, distribution, and warehousing services to clients across the UK and Europe. As long-standing members of the Burnley Bondholders organisation, the company takes a great deal of pride in its origins, and continues to make regular contributions to community support projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

Having grown to encompass a large operation under the management of two directors – Stephen Fagan and Graham Fagan – the senior management team have developed plans for further expansion beyond the four operational sites currently held. In a move designed to align the structure of the company with these aspirations, the board of directors has been extended from two to six people.

Joining the board will be Sam Fagan (Business Strategy Director), Daniel Fagan (Transport Operations Director), Daniel Wood (Operations Strategy Director), and Graham Clare (Business Development Director), all of whom have been valued members of the Fagan & Whalley team for several years, with extensive experience in the business and its operation, and a shared vision for future development. Stephen and Graham Fagan will remain on the board as CEO.

“We’ve spent a lot of time over the years working on the structure of the company as it exists beneath the senior management team, and we’ve experienced continual growth under the management of our two directors, Stephen and Graham Fagan,” explains Sam Fagan, Business Strategy Director. “Upon reviewing the operation and discussing our plans for the future, we all came to the understanding that the company had outgrown the current structure, and it was decided that, in order to facilitate further growth, the board of directors would need to be extended.

“The senior management team had already been working as a board for a number of years, so it made sense that the new director positions would be filled by senior staff members who already had a good understanding of the company and its future goals.

“We’re really excited about this latest restructure, and we’re each looking forward to the heightened level of responsibility these new roles will bring. We have already made a start on our plans for expansion, and we’re excited to execute them and move the company forward into a bright future.”

Multi-million Automation Contract Win

Posted on by David Priestman

Following on from the previously announced lamb automation system, Scott has been awarded a second large contract by Alliance Group, this one to design and build a carton handling, sortation and palletising system in frozen environment (-28°C).

The system will increase product handling efficiencies by allowing more flexible, high speed carton sortation and management. This project will utilise proven technology developed by Scott Europe (Alvey) and deployed with European based customers.

Scott will also utilise technology provided by Savoye, the global player in design, manufacturing (Europe and US) and integration of automated systems for intralogistics, following the recent signing of a global partnership agreement.

This project will demonstrate the benefits of combining Savoye and Scott (Alvey) technologies to deliver „state of the art“ end of line solutions to food producers. Scott Automation nv (formerly Alvey) is based in Deerlijk, Belgium. It is a part of the global Scott Group and have several sites around Europe, supplying industrial automation systems, especially related to the materials handling and logistics.

Multi-million Automation Contract Win

Posted on by David Priestman

Following on from the previously announced lamb automation system, Scott has been awarded a second large contract by Alliance Group, this one to design and build a carton handling, sortation and palletising system in frozen environment (-28°C).

The system will increase product handling efficiencies by allowing more flexible, high speed carton sortation and management. This project will utilise proven technology developed by Scott Europe (Alvey) and deployed with European based customers.

Scott will also utilise technology provided by Savoye, the global player in design, manufacturing (Europe and US) and integration of automated systems for intralogistics, following the recent signing of a global partnership agreement.

This project will demonstrate the benefits of combining Savoye and Scott (Alvey) technologies to deliver „state of the art“ end of line solutions to food producers. Scott Automation nv (formerly Alvey) is based in Deerlijk, Belgium. It is a part of the global Scott Group and have several sites around Europe, supplying industrial automation systems, especially related to the materials handling and logistics.

Plans Approved for 670,000 sq.ft. UK Distribution Centre

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Plans have been unanimously approved for a new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire on behalf of a UK leading pet care business, Pets at Home.

Stoford Developments will deliver a purpose-built warehouse unit on a 52-acre site at Stafford North Business Park, close to Jct 14 of the M6. The development will deliver a gross internal floor area of 670,000 sq ft, and also offers an additional 100,000 sq ft of expansion land available if required.

Pets at Home has signed a 20-year conditional agreement for lease on the development, which is expected to employ more than 800 people and will open in 2022.

Stoford Joint Managing Director, Dan Gallagher, said: “We’re very pleased to have received unanimous approval for the development of this exciting scheme. We have worked closely with Pets at Home to deliver a modern, first-class design for the distribution centre. It has the potential to become one of Staffordshire’s key employment sites. This development will bring £120 million of investment into the borough and will make a valuable contribution in sustaining jobs in the region.”

Stoford has a successful track record of major development and regeneration projects spanning industrial and distribution warehousing sites, production plants, business parks, offices, retail schemes and hotels. The award-winning developer has completed commercial developments of more than 14 million sq ft with a value of over £1 billion.

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Plans Approved for 670,000 sq.ft. UK Distribution Centre

Posted on by David Priestman

Plans have been unanimously approved for a new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire on behalf of a UK leading pet care business, Pets at Home.

Stoford Developments will deliver a purpose-built warehouse unit on a 52-acre site at Stafford North Business Park, close to Jct 14 of the M6. The development will deliver a gross internal floor area of 670,000 sq ft, and also offers an additional 100,000 sq ft of expansion land available if required.

Pets at Home has signed a 20-year conditional agreement for lease on the development, which is expected to employ more than 800 people and will open in 2022.

Stoford Joint Managing Director, Dan Gallagher, said: “We’re very pleased to have received unanimous approval for the development of this exciting scheme. We have worked closely with Pets at Home to deliver a modern, first-class design for the distribution centre. It has the potential to become one of Staffordshire’s key employment sites. This development will bring £120 million of investment into the borough and will make a valuable contribution in sustaining jobs in the region.”

Stoford has a successful track record of major development and regeneration projects spanning industrial and distribution warehousing sites, production plants, business parks, offices, retail schemes and hotels. The award-winning developer has completed commercial developments of more than 14 million sq ft with a value of over £1 billion.

For more news in the logistics sector you can sign-up for our weekly newsletters here.

IRU ‘Eco-truck’ Plan to Accelerate De-carbonisation

Posted on by Keith McKinley

IRU has renewed calls to promote the use of Eco-trucks to boost transport de-carbonisation, including harmonising rules for cross-border operations. This simple and cost effective measure could cut CO2 emissions by more than 13 billion tonnes between now and 2050.

Eco-trucks, which carry more goods than standard vehicle combinations, offer a quick and workable solution to meet ambitious decarbonisation targets. Two Eco-trucks carry the cargo of three standard trucks, instantly cutting the number of trucks on the road. Fuel consumption per tkm is reduced by up to 35%, considerably improving the environmental and economic efficiency of goods road transport.1

“The benefits of Eco-trucks are clear, with significantly lower CO2 emissions as well as higher efficiency and reduced costs,” said IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto. “The clue is in the name – Eco-trucks are ecological and economic.”

Replacing just 30% of the global truck fleet involved in regional and long haul operations with Eco-trucks would immediately cut CO2 emissions by 237 million tonnes annually.2 With goods road transport set to triple by 2050, this increases to 700 million tonnes annually by 2050. Over the next three decades, this would cut total CO2 emissions by up to 13.5 billion tonnes. By comparison, current total global man-made emissions stand at 36 billion tonnes annually.4 Although goods road transport emits only 2% of global emissions, the widespread use of Eco-trucks would have an enormous impact on the sector’s drive to decarbonise.

Greener multi-modal logistics

Ever greater volumes of goods are being moved by air, sea and rail, and every multi-modal operation involves road transport at some point. Given the continuously increasing capacity of container ships, cargo planes and freight trains, Eco-trucks are crucial to increase the efficiency and sustainability of multi-modal logistics as a whole. Modal shift will not do this.

Eco-trucks have only been operated in 18 countries so far, including Australia, Argentina, China, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and some EU countries – in all cases successfully. Their use worldwide however remains hampered by a lack of harmonised regulations and hence cross-border operations with Eco-trucks remain rare. With many governments yet to recognise their potential, IRU is calling on policymakers to unlock the full environmental and economic benefits of Eco-trucks by permitting and promoting their use for national and international operations.

“Governments are missing an opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation and support economic growth. The time to act is now,” concluded Umberto de Pretto.

IRU members adopted an Eco-truck position in November last year, as part of the industry’s efforts to drive decarbonisation, with a clear call to governments. An IRU Eco-trucks flyer is also available.

IRU ‘Eco-truck’ Plan to Accelerate De-carbonisation

Posted on by David Priestman

IRU has renewed calls to promote the use of Eco-trucks to boost transport de-carbonisation, including harmonising rules for cross-border operations. This simple and cost effective measure could cut CO2 emissions by more than 13 billion tonnes between now and 2050.

Eco-trucks, which carry more goods than standard vehicle combinations, offer a quick and workable solution to meet ambitious decarbonisation targets. Two Eco-trucks carry the cargo of three standard trucks, instantly cutting the number of trucks on the road. Fuel consumption per tkm is reduced by up to 35%, considerably improving the environmental and economic efficiency of goods road transport.1

“The benefits of Eco-trucks are clear, with significantly lower CO2 emissions as well as higher efficiency and reduced costs,” said IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto. “The clue is in the name – Eco-trucks are ecological and economic.”

Replacing just 30% of the global truck fleet involved in regional and long haul operations with Eco-trucks would immediately cut CO2 emissions by 237 million tonnes annually.2 With goods road transport set to triple by 2050, this increases to 700 million tonnes annually by 2050. Over the next three decades, this would cut total CO2 emissions by up to 13.5 billion tonnes. By comparison, current total global man-made emissions stand at 36 billion tonnes annually.4 Although goods road transport emits only 2% of global emissions, the widespread use of Eco-trucks would have an enormous impact on the sector’s drive to decarbonise.

Greener multi-modal logistics

Ever greater volumes of goods are being moved by air, sea and rail, and every multi-modal operation involves road transport at some point. Given the continuously increasing capacity of container ships, cargo planes and freight trains, Eco-trucks are crucial to increase the efficiency and sustainability of multi-modal logistics as a whole. Modal shift will not do this.

Eco-trucks have only been operated in 18 countries so far, including Australia, Argentina, China, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and some EU countries – in all cases successfully. Their use worldwide however remains hampered by a lack of harmonised regulations and hence cross-border operations with Eco-trucks remain rare. With many governments yet to recognise their potential, IRU is calling on policymakers to unlock the full environmental and economic benefits of Eco-trucks by permitting and promoting their use for national and international operations.

“Governments are missing an opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation and support economic growth. The time to act is now,” concluded Umberto de Pretto.

IRU members adopted an Eco-truck position in November last year, as part of the industry’s efforts to drive decarbonisation, with a clear call to governments. An IRU Eco-trucks flyer is also available.

WMS Leader Named Amongst Europe’s Finest

Posted on by David Priestman

SnapFulfil’s Chief Operating Officer, Stefanie Rollins, has been listed in the Top 25 Women Leaders in Software of Europe for 2021. This annual award by global market research and insights company, The Software Report, heralds inspirational women who have contributed towards the advancement of not only their companies, but the broader software industry at large – facilitating seamless digital transformation and more efficient business processes.

Rollins was evaluated based on her breadth of experience, professional milestones achieved, contributions to business development, and perhaps most importantly her impact towards promoting a positive and productive work environment. A delighted Rollins said: “It’s very gratifying to be selected for the Top 25 European Women Leaders in Software award and placed in such illustrious company. I understand hundreds of exceptional women were nominated in this year’s process, so it is both an honour and a privilege to make the top tier of software solution providers and be formally recognised in this manner.”

As COO for WMS technology innovator, SnapFulfil, Rollins has a remit for North America, as well as UK & Europe. She has held that position since January 2019, having previously been VP/Head of Support Services. Her passions are mentoring, coaching, plus problem solving and she is currently moulding the future of Operations for SnapFulfil and its clients – focusing on continuous improvement for all.

Her latest success story is a pivotal role in the launch of the company’s new ‘AI-style’ training tool and fully integrated digital adoption platform, SnapBuddy, which ultimately enables customers to self-configure their SnapFulfil WMS. In her 20 years at SnapFulfil, Stefanie has also headed up the company’s Support Services, Quality Assurance and Customer Success teams, with extra responsibility latterly for developing the Implementations offering in keeping with a leading supply chain execution solutions specialist.

Apart from Stefanie’s supply chain technology specialism, this year’s Top 25 Women Leaders in Software awardees represent companies that provide winning solutions across a wide range of functional areas including human resources, the internet of things, project management, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.

WMS Leader Named Amongst Europe’s Finest

Posted on by David Priestman

SnapFulfil’s Chief Operating Officer, Stefanie Rollins, has been listed in the Top 25 Women Leaders in Software of Europe for 2021. This annual award by global market research and insights company, The Software Report, heralds inspirational women who have contributed towards the advancement of not only their companies, but the broader software industry at large – facilitating seamless digital transformation and more efficient business processes.

Rollins was evaluated based on her breadth of experience, professional milestones achieved, contributions to business development, and perhaps most importantly her impact towards promoting a positive and productive work environment. A delighted Rollins said: “It’s very gratifying to be selected for the Top 25 European Women Leaders in Software award and placed in such illustrious company. I understand hundreds of exceptional women were nominated in this year’s process, so it is both an honour and a privilege to make the top tier of software solution providers and be formally recognised in this manner.”

As COO for WMS technology innovator, SnapFulfil, Rollins has a remit for North America, as well as UK & Europe. She has held that position since January 2019, having previously been VP/Head of Support Services. Her passions are mentoring, coaching, plus problem solving and she is currently moulding the future of Operations for SnapFulfil and its clients – focusing on continuous improvement for all.

Her latest success story is a pivotal role in the launch of the company’s new ‘AI-style’ training tool and fully integrated digital adoption platform, SnapBuddy, which ultimately enables customers to self-configure their SnapFulfil WMS. In her 20 years at SnapFulfil, Stefanie has also headed up the company’s Support Services, Quality Assurance and Customer Success teams, with extra responsibility latterly for developing the Implementations offering in keeping with a leading supply chain execution solutions specialist.

Apart from Stefanie’s supply chain technology specialism, this year’s Top 25 Women Leaders in Software awardees represent companies that provide winning solutions across a wide range of functional areas including human resources, the internet of things, project management, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.

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