A delivery firm in Carmarthenshire has expanded its parcel premises after recording 12% overall growth in the last six months.
Celtic Couriers - owned by Llanelli-based transport and warehousing firm Owens Group and part of the APC delivery network - has opened a new 22,500 sq ft operational depot in Llangennech to cater to its growing customer base of SMEs in the area over the last 18 months.
It will allow the firm to expand its overnight, same day and international parcel collection and delivery service offering to local business across the SA post codes, and through the national coverage of The APC delivery network. The increased space will also enable the firm to offer pallet storage facilities, alongside a pick and pack service.
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The new premises is part of Celtic Couriers' ongoing investment into the future of its business. As part of its growth strategy, the company - which currently employs almost 50 - is recruiting five staff members across its warehouse and delivery teams. It has also introduced six electric vehicles to its fleet.
Group general manager at Celtic Couriers Jamie Howells said: "There is no doubt that the last couple of years have proven challenging for many. But as a business we have remained committed to building for future growth, and the growth of our customers. As a local business that has been investing in the community for many years, we want to contribute positively to local businesses as they continue to adapt and build for their future, providing them with improved service options through our new depot."
He added: “Investing in our staff has been critical to ensure the continued growth of business, whilst proudly maintaining our high standards of local knowledge and service, and supporting our customers through these unprecedented times of change. Our growing team, many of which have been with the business since it was established, have been, and will continue to be, pivotal to the future success of the business and that of our customers.”
The APC network director Dervla Gallagher said: "Across The APC network we are still seeing the strength of SMEs prevail as they respond to the turbulence of the last couple of years and continue to plan for the future. Throughout the network we have worked hard to navigate the changing habits of consumers and needs of our customers, and quickly shape our business to ensure we continue to provide a great service to our customers.
"Celtic Couriers’ success and investment for the future, is testament to the brilliant depot team who have worked so hard through these times of change. It’s wonderful to see their ongoing efforts in the business and local community, both with the new depot and their drive to continually meet the evolving needs of their customers."
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