UK supply22 Mar 2020 09:27
Cumbrian haulage firm is adding its fleet of trucks to a 23,000-strong armada dedicated to distributing vital emergency and food supplies across the UK.
Longtown-based Wm Armstrong is one of over 700 logistics businesses who have joined forces to put their combined fleet of vehicles at the government’s disposal during the coronavirus outbreak.
All are members of the UK’s eight major distribution networks, operating under the umbrella of the Association of Pallet Networks (APN). Wm Armstrong, a founder member of the Palletforce network, will add more than 100 trucks and 200 trailers to the express distribution mission.
Director Geof Armstrong says: “An unprecedented challenge calls for a unique response and we are proud to play our part in this collaboration headed by APN. Collectively, we have a huge resource available and are vastly experienced in delivering critical supplies as a key part of the UK supply chain.”