Glenn Lindfield has been appointed Chairman by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. Bringing with him a wealth of leadership experience and strong commercial and business acumen, Glenn was previously the CEO of specialist e-fulfilment provider Cygnia
A new work-skills training initiative, designed to help adults affected by homelessness, between the ages of 18 and 35, has launched and will run for a period of 8-weeks based at Oakland International’s Redditch HQ. The ‘Work It
GB Team’s Mitchell Brooker-Smith having renewed his sponsorship ties with Redditch family business Oakland International, is enjoying a successful skeet shooting 2022 season, having recently competed in the Italian Open Green Cup. Oakland’s sponsorship will cover the cost
Oakland International has appointed Adam Turner as OakRA Development Manager, to support their unique reusable packaging solution. Joining Oakland as a line operative in 2019 before early promotion to line leader and then supervisor, Adam brings with him
Continuing their focus of introducing sustainable initiatives wherever possible, total supply chain solutions specialist, Oakland International, is seeing their electrification plans expand as uptake grows amongst employees. Introducing electric vehicles (EV) to their fleet some ten-years ago, Oakland
A delighted charity cyclist-team of Oakland International colleagues and friends have raised an amazing £10,000 for children’s charity Molly Olly’s after completing a gruelling 180-mile bike ride. Cycling from York to Warwick as part of the charity’s 10-year
Oakland International has promoted Andy Parker to Senior Shift Manager to support growing business demand at their Bardon distribution centre in Leicestershire. Oakland Distribution specialises in the transportation of temperature-controlled goods and operates a fleet ranging from 44T
Total supply chain solutions specialist, Oakland International, has demonstrated its commitment as a business to benefit people, communities, and the planet, by taking the first step in the B Corp certification process and joining this fast-growing movement of
Multi-channel, multi-temperature supply chain solutions provider Oakland International is amongst this year’s finalists in the Growing Business Awards 2022 in the Family-Owned Business of the Year category. Celebrating business strength, vision and the resilience of fast-growing SMEs, the
Hayley Smith has been appointed Head of Customer Service and Relations at Oakland International’s Leicestershire facility at Bardon. Having joined the company some 15-years ago, Hayley brings a wealth of experience and customer knowledge, progressing through the business
A mix of Oakland International colleagues and friends are preparing to take part in a 180-mile bike ride from York to Warwick (8th to 10th July) to raise funds for Molly Olly’s Wishes as part of the charity’s
Oakland International has appointed Dean Roach as Site Operations Manager at their Redditch facility to oversee and manage warehouse and direct to consumer operations. A skilled manager with considerable experience of this demanding environment, Dean joined Oakland back
Total supply chain solutions specialist, Oakland International, has appointed Vera Bruntink as Sustainability Manager to drive forward their programme of sustainable and environmental initiatives throughout its group of businesses. Having studied economics in the Netherlands and a marketing
Having previously financed and sent fifty trucks full of aid into Ukraine, total supply chain solutions specialist Oakland International focussed its efforts on packing up to 20,000 boxes full of food daily from their Leicestershire depot in Bardon
By just one point Tesco took the ‘Free From Retailer of the Year’ award crown with the first ever ‘Convenience Retailer of the Year’ award going to The Co-op at this year’s Free From Foods Awards 2022 celebration