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[November 2007]
Most Improved Apprentice
Ben started his Apprenticeship in June 2006 in his role as Flexible Warehouse Operative having been employed by Widdowson’s since November 2005. Ben very quickly gained recognition for his potential within the business as being a person who could adapt and learn from his experience to become a team leader in a very high pressured environment.
Through the apprenticeship scheme, Bens skills have gone from strength to strength and he has become a highly valued member of the team by virtue of his leadership skills and unwavering attitude to work, leading to him being awarded the Most Improved Logistics Apprentice 2007.

[November 2007]
AIB Retained
The Widdowson Group has once again achieved the Superior standard for the AIB Consolidated Standards for Food Distribution Centers. The warehouse audited is contracted for usage by Walkers Snack foods who demand the highest of food safety standards, which means the warehouse is audited by an unannounced food safety auditor twice a year.

The Widdowson Group strive to ensure that they attain the highest standards for all of their customers, whether it is food safety, ISO9002, etc.

[October 2007]
Omni-Pac Breakthrough
After many months of negotiations we have managed to secure the storage and distribution of the Omni-Pac product range which can vary from Egg shell boxes to other food containers. Currently the Omni-Pac product is manufactured in Germany shipped over here to be stored with the Widdowson group and distributed via our Groupage or Full pallet deliveries.

[September 2007]
Amtico Flooring
We have secured a storage and distribution contact with Amtico International who are manufacturers of home and office based flooring. The contract surrounds their Spacia range of flooring which is currently manufactured in China and is shipped here where we will provide storage and the distribution of the product. We are also in discussion with Amtico about their other ranges of flooring to see if we are able to provide any other services.

[June 2007]
Mattel Contract Won
The Widdowson Group are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a three contract to provide the pallet distribution out of their Corby Warehouse for Mattel Toys. As the majority of employees know we have built a long term relationship with Mattel and are delighted to have secured this contract; in terms of volume this equates to around 75,000 – 80,000 pallets per year.

[March 2007]
The 'can-do' company
The Widdowson Group slipped into the red last year, but is now is back in the black. Motor Transport's David Craik looks at the way the company has fought back

[January 2007]
New Year, New Website
The Widdowson Group are delighted to announce the launch of their new corporate website and hope that you find it both appealing to the eye and easy to use.

[October 2006]
Major contract with Lands’ End
The Widdowson Group, one of the UK’s leading logistics solution suppliers has announced a major contract with Lands’ End Direct Merchants UK to provide a logistics solution for its clothing and footwear ranges.