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About Pentalver
For more than 30 years, Pentalver has been expanding through business growth and strong investment to become a leading provider of container-related services in the UK.
History
Pentalver Timeline
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Acquired by G&W
2017G&W acquires Pentalver and begins rebranding in-line with G&W’s corporate identity. The acquisition enables G&W to market a strong Rail, Road and Terminal services offering in the UK.
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London Gateway Grand Opening
2015Pentalver’s expanded terminal at DP World, London Gateway, officially opens, providing 40% additional capacity.
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Reefer Engineering team established
2008Our nationwide team of Reefer Engineers are recruited, allowing us to offer new, used and bespoke reefer containers.
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Cannock upgraded
January, 2006Pentalver opens 6.5 hectare transport and container storage terminal in Cannock which soon begins offering container sales and conversions too.
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Midlands acquisition
2005Bowmur Haulage acquired, based in Cannock. Later renamed Pentalver Cannock.
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In with the new
2002The container sales division starts to sell new containers as the market begins to recognise the versatility of our products.
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Sell, sell, sell
2000The vast array of container sales and conversions options starts as just a few used containers for sale.
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Acquired by APMM Group
1995Pentalver is acquired by AP-Moller Maersk Group
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The journey begins
1980Pentalver Transport is established as a family-run business. Our first site opens in Southampton.
Our People
Executive Team
Our Executive Team have over 200 years of experience between them in the rail and logistics industry.
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Becky Lumlock
Interim CEO G&W UK/Europe Region -
Will Wright
Chief Financial Officer G&W UK/Europe Region -
Andrew Daly
Chief Commercial Officer G&W UK/Europe Region -
Glynis Appelbe
HR Director G&W UK/Europe Region -
Chris Lawrenson
Managing Director, Intermodal Logistics G&W UK/Europe Region -
Blake Jones
Managing Director – UK Rail G&W UK/Europe Region -
Geraint Harries
General Counsel G&W UK/Europe Region -
Shaun Allen
Managing Director – Road Services G&W UK/Europe Region -
Louise Ward
Safety & Sustainability Director G&W UK/Europe Region -
Gideon Rutherford
Strategy & Transformation Director G&W UK/Europe Region
Our Fleet
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Tractor Unit
MAN TGX
Description: 460bhp MAN TGXEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph -
Tractor Unit
DAF CF
Description: 483 bhp DAF CF FTGEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph -
Trailer
Single Extending Semi Low Loader Trailer
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
4 Axle Single Extender Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge. -
Trailer
Single Extending Power Steer Super Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment - removable neck also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
Single Extending Flatbed
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePipes / Steel (contained using pipe stanchions / goal posts) located down each side of the trailerSheets also available for weatherproofing loadPayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
PSK
Trailer uses
Fitted with sockets for 1.5m pipe irons to be fittedEquipped with edge protectionFitted with twist locks for 1 x 20’ mid mount, pair of 20’s, 1 x 40’ or 1 x 45’ containerAvailable with sheets for weatherproofing cargoSuitable for Break bulk or Out of Gauge Cargo -
Trailer
Double Extending Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using flip toe ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.Payload: Suitable for STGO operations – dependant on tractor unit used.