The Pallet Network (TPN), part of Culina, has been appointed as the exclusive pallet network partner to Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS), marking the start of an exciting new relationship focused on delivering enhanced service and sustainable distribution for MDS and its customers.
With a large, high cube fleet spanning a national network of over 40 depots, MDS operates an efficient full load, managed transport operation.
Smaller consignments of palletised freight and deliveries to outlying areas outside of its core network will now go through TPN, allowing MDS to continue to provide a sector leading and sustainable solution to its customers for consignments of all sizes.
With a member network of 120 regional partners, TPN collects and delivers palletised freight daily in every UK postcode area.
It has already migrated and onboarded multiple MDS depots and customer sites across the UK, with teams from both organisations working closely together to ensure seamless IT integration and a smooth and successful rollout.
The new partnership forms part of TPN’s continued strategic focus on operational excellence, adopting a growth mindset across all its activities and creating new opportunities for network partners to enable sustainable regional growth.
Michael Conroy, TPN chief executive officer, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Menzies Distribution Solutions to TPN and to launch this exclusive, service driven partnership. The integration and onboarding has been a fantastic example of both organisations working collaboratively together with a shared purpose and customer focused mindset, and we are excited to be aligned so closely on service, technology and sustainability.
‘This partnership will enable growth across both businesses, create opportunities for TPN members and drive additional network volumes as we develop this important corporate account.’
Mark Davies, operations director at Menzies Distribution Solutions, added: ‘We always prioritise greater efficiency, lower emissions and sector leading service at Menzies Distribution Solutions, and this new partnership with TPN to handle our smaller palletised consignments will play a key role in achieving those objectives.
‘Transitioning to TPN was completed successfully across our depot network thanks to a well organised and orchestrated programme. We have established a strong working relationship with TPN already and look forward to building on that success as we develop the partnership and create new opportunities for our customers.’
Pictured: Michael Conroy, CEO of TPN, and Mark Davies, operations director at Menzies Distribution Solutions.