Pictured above: Oakland International Ireland MD, Mark
Caffrey
Midlands based multi temperature supply chain, warehousing and
logistics specialist, Oakland International, have announced their
first full year trading figures and a growth rate of 13% for 2010
for their Irish operation, with an anticipated growth rate of
between 40 to 45% for the coming year, based on predicted sales,
and exceeding all expectations.
Returning sales to the end of 2010 of £1.3 million,
staffing at the Irish Co. Meath depot has more than doubled, with
additional local staff taken on board to support new business gains
as the company drives ever forward.
Oakland International Ireland's MD, Mark Caffrey, stated: "We
anticipated a positive return on profits, but the first year of
operation in any new business can be challenging so we are
delighted with the performance of our business model in its first
full year. We have a great team in Ireland who are really behind
the business so this is a great result for them and for the local
economy.
"Our core Ireland to Ireland retail distribution route operation
remains strong, with Oakland's Ireland to UK service growing and
delivering associated cost benefits for customers as we drive
through supply chain efficiencies between Ireland and the UK;
trucks enjoy full loads on both outward and inbound journeys."
Since the Co. Meath depot opened, investment in site buildings
has been substantial with warehousing capacity tripled to 4000
pallets, with further expansion plans of an additional 20,000 sq ft
currently under discussion.
Success continued when they were announced as finalists in three
award categories at this year's Ireland Logistics and Transport
Awards, tremendous news for such a young Irish business.
Said Mark: "The development of strong relationships with
retailers such as Dunnes, Musgraves and Superquinn, and by working
closely with our Irish food producers and manufacturers, helping
them to enter the retail market, has been key to our overall
success."
For more information about Oakland International, please visit
their website here: www.oakland-international.com