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Top UK operators outperform market

London, UK: The Top 25 operator listing, produced by Cold Chain News (May 2013) and exclusive to the title, shows the biggest five temperature-controlled transport and logistics providers .growing turnover. Fowler Welch is the star performer this year in turnover terms moving from fifth place last year to fourth this year with a 12% year-on-year …

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Chilled business cuts Stobart Group profit

Carlisle, UK: Stobart Group reported a fall profit after taking a financial hit from its loss-making chilled pallet network. In the year to the end of February, the company saw underlying operating profits from continuing operations climb by about 10% to £44.9m. But the figure excluded a £13.4m loss from its chilled pallet network, which …

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DCC’s profits fall in food and beverage division

Dublin, Ireland: DCC, which distributes products from home heating oil to food and games consoles, reported sales up by nearly 25% but revenue fell in the group’s food and beverage division, due in part to the loss of a major distribution contract for frozen and chilled goods. DCC lost a contract it held through its …

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