National supply chain specialist Nightfreight has secured a
further two year national distribution contract with Europe's
largest independent retreader of truck, industrial and earthmover
tyres Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd.
The contract renewal sees Vacu-Lug strengthen its ten-year
partnership with Willenhall based Nightfreight as both a customer
and supplier.
Under the contract, Nightfreight is charged with the collection
and outbound delivery of Vacu-Lug's new retread tyres from its UK
plant in Grantham to its nationwide customer base via
Nightfreight's network of regional hubs.
The 18 vehicle, five day, 24 hour service will also see
Nightfreight continue to collect all used tyres from customers such
as Royal Mail, WH Malcolm and Veolia Environmental Services Ltd and
return them to Vacu-Lug for recycling.
Finance director of Vacu-Lug, John Parsons says Nightfreight's
strength is its ability to deliver a cost effective distribution
solution, at the same time as offering exceptional standards in
customer service.
He said: "Transport, logistics and waste management operators
nationwide place their trust in our products and our commitment to
providing a responsive and dedicated collection and delivery
service.
"Over the past ten years Nightfreight has continued not only to
meet but to exceed our expectations.
"More than this, Nightfreight has a long and respected
relationship with our customers and they're treated as part of the
extended Vacu-Lug team."
Nightfreight expects to distribute and collect over 300,000
tyres for Vacu-Lug over the next 12 months. During 2010, it
distributed over 141,000 new tyres and collected 200,000 used tyres
for the firm.
Ian Smith, chief executive officer of Nightfreight, said: "We're
delighted to extend our partnership with Vacu-Lug for another two
years.
"Nightfreight has once again provided a cost effective, customer
focused and flexible distribution solution for a leading UK
customer.
"By going the extra-mile for Vacu-Lug and providing a tailored
service covering both the outbound distribution and collection of
their specialist product range, we've demonstrated our world-class
standard and approach."
Established in 1984, Nightfreight offers four main delivery
channels as either stand alone services or multi configurable
options including single parcel express and non-standard freight,
two-man shared user home delivery nationwide, a specialist
warehousing, handling and installation 'white glove' service and
dedicated logistics.