Involvement

Training is mandatory for safety and compliance in the transport sector. HGV and commercial drivers need a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), which requires 35 hours of training every 5 years.

ChemUK, held at the NEC, is the annual show for the chemical, process engineering and formulated products sector.

Poor harvests hit the headlines, but for grazing animals, it's not just a quantity issue; it's also a quality one. Forage (grass, hay, haylage and silage) is the primary diet for the majority of the UK's ruminant animals and horses.

The cost of fuel is governed by external factors. Diesel and petrol prices can fluctuate due to geopolitical events, with the current Middle East crisis causing a 35% price spike. Transport firms are sensitive to this price volatility.

The Involvement Group, the parent company of Invopak Packaging and Invo Fulfilment, has recently announced that they have become a colleague-owned business through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

In recent weeks, bulk fuel prices have spiked by 16.25% due to the conflict in the Middle East. When fuel prices rise, the impact is immediate, and haulage firms feel it the deepest. For the transport industry, the situation is serious.

The industrial packaging supplier Invopak has been recognised for their outstanding customer service by the independent review specialist Feefo.

Leading packaging manufacturer, Tournaire, has introduced a new BPA-free coating for their lacquered aluminium bottles.

The Involvement group has recently announced the promotion of Oliver Lancaster to Director of Operations. This pivotal role covers the full breadth of the business, including Invopak packaging and Invo Fulfilment storage and transport.

Devastating cyber attacks on big businesses like Jaguar Land Rover and M&S attract the big headlines.