(L-R) Simon Poole, director of Avon Freight; Dawn Eagles, operations director at Avon Freight; and Michael Conroy, CEO of Palletforce

Avon Freight expands
Burton-upon-Trent, United Kingdom
Palletforce member Avon Freight has increased its depot space, workforce and fleet after recording increased volumes.
The Redditch-based haulage firm says it has more than trebled its volumes in the last 18 months. As most of the increase came from volumes going through the Palletforce network, Avon Freight has transformed a 30,000 sqft. (2,787 sqm) storage unit into a dedicated Palletforce depot. It has hired a driver, warehouse operative and administrative clerk.
Avon Freight has also refurbished its only double-deck trailer, bought another one and hired a further two.

Interfit sponsors awards
Alton, United Kingdom
Interfit will be the first tyre services company to sponsor the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2012 Awards for Excellence.
FLTA chairman Martyn Fletcher says the awards play a crucial role in ensuring standards in the materials handling industry are continually improving.
The awards will be presented on 18 February 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. Information on sponsorship is available at the FLTA website: www.fork-truck.org.uk.