Family Distribution Company Making A Difference In The Community
Known for innovation and a strong social conscience, supply chain specialist Oakland International has been confirmed as a finalist in the Corporate Social Responsibility Award category of The Logistics Awards, which will be held in London on Thursday 21st September.
Health And Food Safety Manager Takes The Plunge
The sky’s the limit for Health and Food Safety Manager Mark James as he takes up the challenge to raise thousands of pounds by taking to the skies for a charity skydive on the 29th July and all in aid of UK children’s charity Winston’s Wish.
Oakland Install Border Checkpoint
More than 5000 HGV’s cross from mainland Europe every day. Despite Border Force only being able to check around 10% they still detected more than 23000 migrants in a six month control period. Nobody knows how many more get through or how many import loads are affected by stowaway incursion. Cargo may be contaminated and should be professionally assessed before being allowed to enter the supply chain.
Robert Hardy Joins Oakland Team
Robert Hardy, former Director of P&O Ferries and EurotunnelPlus, has joined Oakland International to help create Oakland Invicta, a new company specialising in maintaining European supply chain integrity.
SPAR UK And Oakland International Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2017 Finalists
UK convenience symbol group operator SPAR UK and multi temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International have been confirmed as finalists in this year’s Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2017 at the London Hilton, Park Lane on Thursday 28th September.
Music Artist Supports Oakland Foundation Children’s Charity
Singer/songwriter Sam Ostler from Redditch will be aiming to hit a high note when he performs at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham for the inaugural Oakland Foundation Charity Ball on Friday 8th September.
Oakland International Is Going To Wembley!
Oakland International is a finalist in The National Family Business Awards 2017 in the Big Heart Award category representing the Midlands, with winners announced at the Grand Awards Ceremony at Wembley on Saturday 15th July.
Endurance Team ‘Wrong Direction’ Return For Triple Charity Challenge
A group of friends who completed 2016’s Race The Sun Brecon Beacons challenge, raising over £5,000 for Action Medical Research, announced their return to Lycra and are committing to undertake a mega hat-trick in 2017 by completing a Race The Sun triple challenge.
Polar Cash Presented To Cancer Charity
Cancer Research UK was delighted to be presented with a cheque for £20,223 from Redditch businessman, Dean Attwell, who trekked to the North Pole in April to raise funds for the charity.
