Second generation family logistics company, the Taylors Transport Group have announced several large investments which aim to create exponential growth in their immediate future.
Taylors provide UK and International transportation (including air and sea), storage, warehousing and non EU documentation and clearance services.
Managing Director, Alan Taylor is thoroughly passionate about expanding the business across the globe, as he stated: I love my job and my job is to make sure I look after the business and in turns that it looks after the employees.
Taylors have invested £897,000 in 50 trailers and a further £775,000 into 20 tractor units to strengthen their fleet investment. Taylors own their entire fleet of vehicles and never lease any of their equipment. This investment in their fleet, is designed to ensure that Taylors drivers have good quality tools which provide high quality service to their customers.
Taylor said: Thanks to recent additions, our fleet, is now in excess of 300 vehicles. Our fleet is what enables us to service our customers. It is imperative that it is in good condition to comply with the transport legislation and to be completely reliable vehicle is carrying our brand image wherever it goes. It is therefore important that they represent the brand to a high standard.
With such a large intake of new fleet vehicles, Taylors have responded by extending their garage. In turn, they have spent £35,000 on a garage to ensure that they comply with transport legislation. The garage has a new redeeming feature, as vehicles can drive through and have their brakes tested within five minutes. As part of the extension, Taylors have invested £300,000 so they can now perform body work on their fleet.
Due to an increased demand for Storage and Pick & Pack services from their existing customers and new prospects, Taylors decided to extend their warehouse facilities by spending a further £120,000 on building a 4500 square feet extension to the existing warehouse.
Taylors have invested £70,000 by purchasing eight fork lift trucks to support warehouse operations, which were all directly sourced from a manufacturer in China. General Manager, Jean-Gil Abbate explained: Our MD, had to endure a long flight haul to China and survived thanks to his supply of Jaffa cakes and crisps, but the saving for the company meant it was all worth it.
With all of this investment in machinery, warehouse, fleet and garage Taylors have still managed to focus their priorities on the people. Abbate continued: Our staff is our biggest asset and we have been expanding the existing team plus reinforcing the management team. We have recruited three new Senior Managers: one for the Garage operation, one for the International operation and one for the UK operation.
Furthermore, Taylors have recruited three new office staff members and are in the process of recruiting two new apprentices. The company have also recruited new warehouse staff and HGV trainers. With such a huge transformation, Taylors have invested £15,000 into various training programmes for new and existing staff. This investment ensures that Taylors remain up to date with current legislation in various disciplines including, CPC, Hazardous, Export documentations, IT and other areas.
In conclusion, the future of Taylors Transport Group looks extremely promising and all of their investments are destined to provide them with greater opportunities across the globe in the near future. By securing new training programmes and people, Taylors have also ensured that their workforce remain informed and motivated to participate in the growth of the company.