SUTTONS CELEBRATES DOUBLE AWARD
11.07.2011
Suttons, a leading global logistics provider, is
celebrating after a double success at the 2011 Motor Transport
Awards.
The annual awards celebrate achievements in the transport
industry and recognise innovation, outstanding service, efficiency
and quality.
At last weeks glittering ceremony with an audience of 1,500
atLondon's Grosvenor House, Suttons won the Safety in Operation
Award and with customer Mexichem Fluor, the Partnership Award.
It's the fourth time in ten years that Suttons has won the
Safety in Operation Award, with praise from the judges for its
"clear commitment to safety." Following its success in 2008 for the
'Think Safe' campaign, the Company introduced a new Felt Leadership
initiative. This programme focuses on Managers and supervisors
taking personal responsibility for and visibly demonstrating high
standards.
The Partnership Award
recognises Suttons relationship with fluorine supplier Mexichem
Fluor. The two companies have worked together for over 15 years
with Mexichem's fleet of over 1,000 isotanks being managed and
operated by Suttons.
Andrew Palmer, Group Managing Director of Suttons, who accepted
the awards from comedian Michael McIntyre and broadcaster Chris
Tarrant said:
"Both these awards demonstrate the outstanding commitment of
Suttons people. It is their clear focus and drive that enables us
to deliver a safe and reliable service which is recognised by our
customers and by the industry.
"To win the safety award four times is a fantastic achievement,
but going forward we are not complacent and will continue to work
hard to further improve safety performance.
"As a logistics service provider, building relationships with
all our customers is key and the judges recognised the
effectiveness and mutual success of our relationship with Mexichem
Fluor."
Last month Suttons announced it was spending more than three
quarters of a million pounds in buying new trailers and upgrading
existing equipment for its International fleet. This follows an
investment of £9.5million earlier this year in 600 new
isotanks.
Suttons is based inCheshire,UKand operates globally with key
business centres also inAntwerp,Essen,Houston, Kuantan,Le Havre,New
Jersey,Shanghai,SingaporeandTokyo.