Bandvulc Celebrates Low Carbon and Efficiency Award from Motor Transport

On 1 July Bandvulc won the Low Carbon and Efficiency Award at the Motor Transport Awards in London. Bandvulc was up against stiff competition from companies such as Tesco, United Biscuits, John Lewis, DPD and A F Blakemores, but was judged to be winner by an independent panel of experts drawn from the industry. According to the company, these annual awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the Motor Transport Industry and recognise companies demonstrating innovation, outstanding service, efficiency and quality.

In order to win Bandvulc had to demonstrate what it had done to reduce its carbon footprint by running its fleet of 20 HGVs more efficiently. At the beginning of 2008 two of Bandvulc’s teams, Logistics and Energy, joined forces to improve efficiency in its tyre delivery and collection. The various initiatives implemented have realised substantial savings in CO2 emissions; they equate to a reduction of 18.75 per cent and a cost saving on diesel of over £73,000 (at 85p per litre). Patrick O’Connell, managing director, commented: “This award is a wonderful way to recognise the hardwork and commitment of everyone involved.”

The Motor Transport Awards is the industry’s most prestigious night of the year, with more than 1,400 people attending at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Bandvulc attend the Awards every year accompanied by guests. They also sponsor the Partnership category and offer their congratulations to this year’s winners United Biscuits Logistics & Nestle Group Logistics.