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Turnover Up, Profit Down
GLOUCESTERSHIRE storage and haulage contractor CM Downton enjoyed a dramatic increase in turnover last year, although profits dipped slightly due to rising fuel prices. During......
Jgb Goes Into Liquidation
SCOTTISH HAULIER JOB Transport hasgone into liquidation, closing its depots in Aberdeen, Rosyth and Middlesbrough. Director Philip Whet ton cites "depressed haulage rates in......
Schmidt Plans Swiss Merger
THE GERMAN PARENT of Schmidt UK has agreed to merge with Swiss company Aebi. If the deal is approved by the German and El: authorities, it will create a £200m-turnover operation......
Mercedes Looks Into Biodiesel
MERCEDES-BENZ is investigating running its parts fleet on biodiesel. Truck marketing and sales engineering manager Nick Blake says the company does not currently use biodiesel,......