Pollock (Scotrans) remains steady through recession
10th June 2010, Page 8
10th June 2010
Page 8
Page 8, 10th June 2010
— Pollock (Scotrans) remains steady through recession
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Subdivisions Of Scotland, West Lothian, Lothian, Bathgate, Tax, Government Of Scotland, Geography Of The United Kingdom, Business / Finance
POLLOCK (SCOTRANS) has managed to stay in the black during its latest financial year. posting pre-tax profit of £138,925 on a flat turnover of £14.2m in the year to 29 August 2009: However, the Bathgate, West Lothian haulier slipped into a loss after tax of £167.567. Operations director Mark Jackson says: "Considering the year that UK Plc had, we are pleased with our performance and are working hard to keep that going this year."
Debt was reduced to £3.1m from £4.6m the year before; driver numbers also increased during the period. The firm has just pot 40 new SDC curtainsiders on the road, which feature a new, modernised, version of its livery (pictured below). Jackson adds ''We just felt it was time to move the company's image forward."
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