News & Community
28th July 2016 | News & Community
It’s an exciting time for us here at Linkline, as we’re embarking on a new and interesting journey into the world of Social Media. We’ll be keeping our customers and local community up to date with all the news and activities of Linkline.. We hope you will enjoy our posts and interact with us online. In addition to our social media presence, around August/September 2016 we will be communicating our Bi monthly customer newsletter to our entire customer base, some of which have used our services for over 15 years. If you’re a company with an online presence, then get in touch – we would love to support you online too. Find us @ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkline-express-services-ltd Twitter – https://twitter.com/LinklineExpress @LinklineExpress Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Linklineexpress/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/linklineexpress/ Not on social media? Visit our website: www.linklineexpress.co.uk
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28th June 2016 | News & Community
It’s been almost 20 years since Hilary Devey set up the Pall-Ex Network. It’s a well told story, one which is full of struggle, obstacles and challenges but ultimately and most importantly…success. At Linkline Express Services Ltd, we also feel a sense of success too, as a founding member of the Pall-Ex network. Back then the industry looked completely different, technology wasn’t a crucial factor, communication was by radio and the very concept of a network of diverse hauliers collaborating for a common benefit, was radical and unheard of. Linkline’s Managing Director – Gerard Culbertson recalls the day he joined Pall-Ex “Before Pall-Ex, and even when we joined – we were only a small transport company with a handful of vans and working from a small premises. I was approached by Hilary Devey who was passionately trying to create her concept, a network of pallet delivery operators. She was an impressive lady, with a clear and unwavering vision. Through much deliberation and excitement too, I was convinced and I signed up. Soon after we were collecting & delivering pallets into the Birmingham area, the rest is history” To date, Linkline is still a proud member of the Pall-Ex network, as well as an established logistics provider of non Pall-Ex services such as haulage, warehousing and pick & pack services. We congratulate Pall-Ex on their success, and look in anticipation to the next 20 years….
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28th May 2016 | News & Community
Linkline specialises in palletised distribution, which makes up 70% of the entire operation. However, in recent months Linkline’s haulage operation has increased beyond initial forecasts, with a combination of new and existing customers switching to Linkline for direct loads. Steve Fleetwood (Transport Manager) gives an insight into the growth “When you have a dedicated team of transport professionals, coupled with a conscientious customer service team, our customers really see and feel a sense of ownership and professionalism. We’ve invested in our fleet and streamlined our internal processes to ensure we’re running our vehicles efficiently and cost effectively, enabling us to be more competitive in an extremely saturated market” Offering direct services on both a full and part load basis, Linkline aims to gain more of the market over the remainder of 2016 and beyond. For further information regarding Linkline’s haulage services, go to the ‘services’ page of the website
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28th April 2016 | News & Community
As part of a new and dynamic approach to logistics, Linkline has introduced Samsung smartphones to manage and log deliveries made by its team of drivers. By implementing ‘TraceNow’ technology via a smartphone, Linkline has vastly reduced the administrative process. The benefit is shared with its customers who can now see their deliveries signed for on a real time basis and gain a proof of delivery via its online portal within minutes. The software allows for a sign on glass confirmation and signature from the recipient, and also allows for the user to capture images of the freight and upload it if required. Through easily accessible statistics and data, the software enables Linkline to continually improve our efficiencies. Linkline views this development as another step towards offering the best distribution service possible for its customers, and future customers alike.
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28th March 2016 | News & Community
Linkline’s Managing Director – Gerard Culbertson, recently took part and completed a 39 mile cycle race for charity. His nominated charities were The Duke of Edinburgh Award and The Myton Hospice in Warwickshire. Gerard took part in the race to celebrate and support the 60th Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh Award, through which his son Liam has recently achieved the Gold level, presented to him at a prestigious ceremony within the Buckingham Palace Gardens in May this year. The race itself was extremely successful and through Gerard’s efforts and his sponsor’s generosity – over £500 was raised for his nominated charities. Gerard said “I enjoyed this ride immensely, I’m hoping it will be the first of many to come” We’ll be sure to keep you posted, should Gerard undertake any similar charity events in the future.
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7th February 2016 | News & Community
Kevin Mullins has worked for Linkline Express Services since its inception in 1992, as well as having worked with Managing Director Gerard in other ventures before. More than 25 years later, Linkline celebrated Kevin’s success and loyalty. As Kevin is a lifelong Birmingham City FC fan, Linkline Managing Director Gerrard Culbertson presented Kevin with 10 tickets to a home fixture, to celebrate with his friends and family. Kevin has always had the pressurised task of ensuring freight is handled and dispatched on time, correctly and safely – ensuring Linkline’s warehouse runs smoothly and effectively. Gerard Culbertson commented – “Having worked with Kevin for over 25 years, it was only right to recognise his achievement with something that he’s passionate about. Kevin has been, and continues to be a loyal and hardworking key member of the team” Congratulations Kevin, here’s to many more successful years
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2nd January 2016 | News & Community
We’re extremely pleased and excited that our new website is live and fully functional. A lot of emphasis and thought has gone into creating a tool for our network of customers, to use the website as a resource for all their transport needs. Whether it be, understanding Linkline’s wide range of services to booking your collections, or even posting an enquiry in the internal customers forum, our goal is to “make life easier” for our customers. We have several evolutionary features to be added at later stages into the year that we believe will further enhance our website’s content – these features will be communicated and announced before they go live. We hope you find the new look as pleasing as we do, happy browsing…..
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14th December 2015 | News & Community
In a bid to keep up with Linkline’s upturn in freight volume and customers’ warehousing requirements, an additional 30,000 sq ft of premium warehousing has been acquired. The space is available to both existing and new customers, looking to utilise Linkline’s warehousing, handling and distribution services. Wayne Walsh – General Manager, explains – “In an aggressive and highly competitive industry, it’s important to be able to react to growth, as well as offering new and existing customers additional services. With our existing warehousing and handling solutions available, we’re now in a position to expand our services and offerings to a wider customer base” If you would like to discuss your warehousing and handling requirements, you can do so by contacting us via the ‘contact us’ segment of the website.
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20th November 2015 | News & Community
It’s been an exciting and rewarding 2015 for Linkline Express Services. Due to increases in growth, services, customers and demand – investment in additional fleet was required. Two brand new double deck trailers, showcasing Linklines refreshed logo and design, were just the solution Linkline needed to handle the increased workload both professionally and appropriately. The new trailers have been put straight to work, and look fantastic on the road. Further investment in fleet, plant and infrastructure is scheduled for 2016, in conjunction with Linkline’s enthusiastic growth plans. We’ll keep you up to date with further fleet investment throughout the year.
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