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Growth has triggered UK and Ireland specialist multi temperature supply chain operator and responsible family business, Oakland International, to launch a new division, Oakland Distribution. With a fleet ranging from 44T articulated vehicles and 26T rigid to vans, all with multi-temperature capability, Oakland now has complete supply chain control on a number of its delivery destinations.

Oakland International Distribution Manager Luke Attwell comments: “With the opening of Oakland Distribution we have the ability to offer greater destination reach and improved availability for our customers.”

A multi-award winner, Oakland International is a BRC double A accredited business (for storage and distribution) and a multi temperature distribution specialist providing contract packing, storage, picking, tempering and supports retail, convenience, discount, wholesale and food service markets via hubs and facilities in the UK, Ireland and an overseas partner in Spain.

An established outsourcing contract packing partner of choice, Oakland also offers a cost-effective and efficient route for UK and Irish retailers via its dedicated chilled consolidation scheme, offering partners several value-added services including its specialist Distress Load Management Service. Oakland Distribution Director Sammy Turone adds: “New jobs have been created with the launch of Oakland Distribution with still more jobs planned.”

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Oakland International Distribution Manager Luke Attwell and Director Sammy Turone.