News Archive
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WEM CARNIVAL DEBUT FOR GROCONTINENTAL
01st September 2012
Mark Jones from our Customer Service team led the gallant effort to build a fabulous Grocontinental float for the 100th Wem Carnival in early September.
The float was designed to depict the 70th anniversary and featured the early cattle haulage days of the business and our modern day operation.
Mark, dressed as a ...
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FORMER EXPLOYEES JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS
01st July 2012
A Summer Tea and exhibition of memorabilia, specially staged for former employees and friends of Grocontinental, was held on Friday 29th July at Prees Cricket and Recreation Club.
Speaking about the event, Linda Grocott, said:
‘We have organised a large programme of events for our 70th Anniversary and we wanted to make sure ...
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SUMMER BALL RAISES £7,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
01st July 2011
The Grocontinental 70th Anniversary Summer Ball has raised £7,000 for two Shropshire charities. Funds will be shared between Whitchurch Hospital and the Severn Hospice.
Held at the MacDonald Hill Valley Hotel in Whitchurch, the ball was attended by 230 guests and funds were raised from a charity auction and raffle. Many of ...
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SAPPHIRE BALL
26th May 2011
On Saturday 30th July 2011 Grocontinental will be holding a Sapphire Ball as part of our 70th year celebrations at the The Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel. All proceeds in aid of The Whitchurch Hospital and Severn Hospice.
Details:
Saturday 30th July 2011, The Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel
(7pm onwards)
- Cocktails on arrival followed by ...
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GROCONTINENTAL SCOOPS COUNTY SPORTS AWARDS
17th November 2010
Grocontinental has been honoured in the county’s annual Energize sports awards which recognise achievement in sport and physical activity.
At a dinner held at Shrewsbury Town FC’s Greenhous Meadow, Grocontinental were presented with the Employer of the Year award by former javelin star and Olympic medallist, Steve Backley OBE.
The company was recognised ...
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GROCONTINENTAL SEALS SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH LOCAL RUGBY CLUB
07th November 2010
Grocontinental, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Whitchuch Rugby Club – for the seventh successive year.
The programme includes shirt sponsorship of the Club’s First XV and an advertising presence at the Edgeley Road stadium. The company also sponsors the club’s annual Mini Rugby Festival.
To celebrate the partnership, Joint Managing Director, Linda ...
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GROCONTINENTAL DRIVER RETIRES AFTER FOUR DECADES AT THE WHEEL
11th August 2010
A Grocontinental driver has retired from driving after 37 years behind the wheel for the Shropshire-based haulage and storage company.
Len Guest, joined the company in 1973 and has clocked up 3.5 million miles, driven in over 20 countries and taken control of 14 different vehicles, nine of which were brand new.
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NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTED AT GROCONTINENTAL
15th January 2010
A new director has been appointed by Shropshire-based international third-party logistics provider Grocontinental.
Steve Simmons, who has headed-up the company’s finance team for the last two years, has been promoted to the position of Finance Director.
Steve previously held positions in the south of the country where he worked in a broad range ...
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EXPANSION PROGRAMME
16th October 2009
Shropshire-based international third-party logistics provider, Grocontinental, is bucking the economic down-turn and forging ahead with new investment in both its warehousing capacity and its fleet of vehicles.
The company is investing £6 million in new trucks to upgrade its existing fleet of vehicles and the expansion of warehouse capacity by ... -
RUGBY CLUB RECEIVES SPONSORSHIP BOOST FROM GROCONTINENTAL
27th August 2009
Whitchurch Rugby Club’s First XV have received a sponsorship boost from Grocontinental - the fifth year in succession that the international transport and distribution company has supported the team.
To mark the partnership, Company Chairman, Ray ...
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GROCONTINENTAL DRIVERS CLOCK UP 140 YEARS
27th August 2009
Four Whitchurch-based drivers at international distribution and storage company, Grocontinental, have clocked up over 140 years on the road between them.
Continental drivers Paul Crowther (38 years’ service) of Tilstock, Brian Evans (36 years) of Crewe, ...
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LOCAL MEN IN CHARITY CYCLING CHALLENGE
27th August 2009
Two Shropshire men will be taking on a 910 mile, 16-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycling challenge to raise money for charity.
Paul Brazier, from Telford, and Steven Plant, of Whitchurch, who both work for Whitchurch-based international distribution and storage company, Grocontinental, will set out on ...
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STAFF IN CYCLING CHALLENGE
14th July 2009
Two members of Grocontinental staff have completed a 910 mile, 16-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycling challenge to raise money for charity.
Operations Manager, Paul Brazier, and Steven Plant, Customer Account Manager, set out on their ‘End to End’ tour on Friday, 16th May. They hope to raise over £3,000 for ...
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GROCONTINENTAL SPONSORS RUGBY FESTIVAL
14th July 2009
Grocontinental has provided a boost to its local rugby club in by sponsoring a mini rugby festival. Hosted by Whitchurch Rugby Club and known as the Grocontinental Mini Rugby Festival, the event attracted 50 junior teams from across Shropshire, Cheshire and north Wales.
Linda Grocott, joint managing director of Grocontinental, said:
'As a ...
SHROPSHIRE CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING
Two Shropshire charities have each received a £3,500 donation from Grocontinental. The £7,000 charity...
