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New Ł30 million national hub
February 1st 2009

What's believed to be the UK's single largest pallet distribution centre was opened in January following a Ł30million investment by palletised transport network, Palletforce.

The new hub, overlooks the A38 at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and will act as a nerve centre for the overnight delivery of palletised goods across the UK and Europe.

Eighty staff will work at the 380,000ft2 distribution hub, which is so big that it could house eight football pitches… or 1,736 double deck buses end to end. The hub will operate 24 hours a day. 'Smart technologies' will give faster delivery turnaround and an efficient transport distribution operation.

"This fantastic new Hub will ensure that we are well positioned to provide a competitive and quality service as the UK economy faces challenging times ahead," says Michael Conroy, CEO of Palletforce.

"Hub-driven network distribution provides fast, high-density movement of palletised freight, which is environmentally responsible and cost effective."

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