Neighbours strike deal which is good for business
Flooring firm in Hinckley to use next-door firm for deliveries
A FLOORING firm based in Hinckley has set up a new contract with a neighbouring business.
UK Flooring Direct has struck a deal with Armstrong Logistics, to help it deliver its products across the country.
The logistics group has been operating for a quarter of a century and moved to Logix Park in Hinckley in 2009.
It employs 350 staff across three sites and carries out around 500 deliveries per week on behalf of UK Flooring Direct.
Andrew Mackin, head of transport at UK Flooring Direct, said: “This makes perfect sense from a business point of view.
“Armstrong Logistics is right on our doorstep and we are very pleased to be working with a local company in delivering our products right across the country.
“UK Flooring Direct has plans to grow even further over the coming years and, as part of that growth, the company wants to play a positive role in the local community.
“It’s positive news for the local economy that our expansion is leading to new business for other companies in the area.”
The new contract with UK Flooring Direct is part of Armstrong Logistics’ own growth strategy.
It carries out deliveries to a range of supermarkets all over the UK and is expanding its client base.
Dave Coles, contracts manager for Armstrong Logistics, said: “It is great to be working with our closest neighbour in Hinckley.
“We certainly don’t have far to travel when we are picking up consignments.
“We have been working on growing our client base and this is very much part of that strategy.”
The logistics company has 87 vehicles operating on a 24/7 basis and provides a ‘to the door’ service.
Mr Coles said: “Both businesses are growing and that can only benefit the local economy, providing jobs and investment for the area.”
UK Flooring Direct moved into Logix Park in 2017 and earlier this year hit £35 million turnover for the first time.