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PALLETS Pallet Networks have, in the decade or so that
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they have been in existence, revolutionised the transport industry -and the number of companies that now belong to one of these chains is phenomenal.
Small to medium-size firms such as Caistor Distribution in Rasen, Lincs have benefited most from the networks.The company has 42 staff and 28 vehicles. Managing director David Marris says it joined Palletline as a founding member II years ago.These days. the network contributes 75% of the company's overall turnover.
-We've never regretted it," says Marris. -At the time it was a brand new concept and no other network was in existence, so it was risky-but the risk has paid off."
With several networks now in the marketplace, it is estimated that the 500 network members are between them moving at least 100.0(X) pallets throughout the UK each night.