Monday 30 June 2014

ALAN SLATTERY

Hey Alan Slattery it has been a while since we last exchanged comments on the Blog.

To start the ball rolling consider this......I have come to believe that there are infinite passageways out of the shadows, infinite vehicles to transport us into the light......we just have to be allowed to find them.

What do you think?

IAN ATKINSON - GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

Here's something most of you didn't know..... our Group Finance Director, Ian Atkinson, recently completed a triathalon in Majorca. He did very well as far as times are concerned and looks as fit as he did before he went away!

Ian was also a keynote speaker at the recent Finance Directors Conference in Central London where I am led to believe he wowed the audience with a mixture of serious Finance Director things and a sharp out take of witty comments.

Here is Ian at his desk hard at work.....or so he says!

    

Saturday 28 June 2014

BARTON UNITED LIONS FC

The Barton United Lions FC (proudly sponsored by Brit European) is on track for another successful season if results of pre-season games are anything to go by!
Having taken part in three summer tournaments the won two but lost in the final. Well done boys!



Tuesday 24 June 2014

THE LATEST ADDITION!

Rod Carman, Chairman of the Brit European Group, Stuart Brunt, Group Fleet Engineer and Andy Robinson, Operations Manager, Bulk Liquids Division all taking a well earned rest by leaning on our latest addition to the Bulk Liquids Chemicals vehicle fleet!!!

THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION FLEET


OUR CORPORATE VIDEO

For those of you who have not yet seen it....the Corporate Video is now available to view on YouTube. Click on the link shown below and watch with pleasure!

BRIT EUROPEAN CORPORATE VIDEO




BRIT EUROPEAN CELEBRATES 90 YEARS IN LOGISTICS

It’s very rare in the world of business and even more so in the world of transport and logistics for a company to be able to celebrate its 90th birthday. Brit European started life in the 1920’s, has been through a world war, seen entry into the EEC, continued into a new millennium and seen the EEC develop into the EU and as a business continues to develop for the future.
Started by Rod Carman’s grandfather, William (Bill), it is a testament to the family that the company has constantly evolved and changed to cope with the ever changing face of business and has continued to re-invent itself time and time again to survive and grow. It is fantastic to have third and fourth generation family members within the business and also to have so many valued staff with many years of experience to guide the newer ones away from the pitfalls of future decisions. Embracing change is the pre-requisite to staying in business and the blend of new ideas and energy coupled with years of experience is something we must safeguard and nurture.  

As a small token as part of us ‘celebrating’ our birthday, we gave a limited edition lapel badge to be worn or saved as a keepsake to all members of staff and valued customers.

MOTOR TRANSPORT AWARDS 2014

Brit European is in the running for one of the most prestigious awards in the Transport Industry! We are a finalist in the coveted Low Carbon and Efficiency Award along with Sainsbury's and Bullwell Trailer Solutions.
The presentation of the award will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2014 at the Grosvenor Hotel, London. Watch this space next month when I will be revealing whether we won (which I know we will) or otherwise. There will be plenty of piccies to mark the event.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2014

The Commercial Vehicle Show 2014 came and went with a bang! Footfall (number of visitors for the uninitiated!) was up on 2013 by a whopping 17% and I would estimate that most of them visited the Brit European stand in Hall 4.
Here is all its glory is the 2014 stand. As with previous years it was one of the best on display and attracted a lot of praise from visitors and attendees alike. As with previous shows my thanks go to Richard Dutton for his help and expertise (and the Subway sandwiches!) in making our presence at the Show such a success. Below are some photos of Richard with his lovely assistant Alison. Also some more shots of the activity during the three days we were there.