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While a lot of businesses are enforcing shutdowns or restricting operations, there are some sectors –notably healthcare and pharmaceuticals – that are struggling to keep up with demand. In order to bridge this gap the SMMT has been putting members…

Tell us a bit about your business? When were you founded, where are you based and how many people do you employ? And what does the business do? Vic Young (South Shields) Ltd was founded in the early 1970s.  As time progressed,…

I have been working in the automotive and road freight sectors since I was 16, and in that time the perception of our industry has undergone a huge shift. In recent years, the importance of delivery and service vehicles was…

When it comes to launching a viable electric or alternative fuel commercial vehicle, having the technology to deliver power, range and reliability is only part of the story. As every operator knows, any truck or van is only as good…

Tell us a bit about your business? When were you founded, where are you based and how many people do you employ? FuelDefend Global Ltd (FDG) started life as TruckProtect Ltd on 2005 and changed name as our products moved into sectors…

In response to the swiftly unfolding COVID-19 situation, SMMT has this week moved to working remotely, following government advice in practicing social distancing. The wellbeing of our members, associates and employees remains our utmost priority, as well as ensuring business…

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “We welcome the additional and significant emergency support for business announced by the Chancellor today. The UK automotive industry is inherently strong and globally competitive but now stands on the precipice and will urgently need…

This week, TNB caught up with Mark Field, a long-serving driver for Bibby Distribution, and the current holder of the prestigious Microlise Driver of the Year title. Name, age and hometown Mark Field, 48, from Kempston in Bedfordshire. How long…

Tell us a bit about your business? When were you founded, where are you based and how many people do you employ? Labcraft is a family owned UK designer and manufacturer of low voltage LED lights based in Saffron Walden, Essex.  Established…

Yesterday’s budget saw a raft of announcements of investment in road infrastructure, this is both welcome and long overdue. Investment in our roads is vital for boosting productivity in the logistics sector, so critically affected by congestion. According to research…