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Poppy Appeal: The APC is working with the Royal British Legion to support our Armed Forces community

During Poppy Appeal 2022, APC Maidstone took over distribution of poppies for the Royal British Legion. A hugely important job to ensure that the charity was able to offer its poppies to the public and raise as much money as possible for the Armed Forces community. The APC network worked hard over the three weeks leading up to Sunday 13th November, delivering over 5,500 consignments to a range of locations, from army barracks to schools, offices and homes.

Celtic Couriers triples the size of its parcel premises

Celtic Couriers, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced the opening of a new operational depot at Llangennech in South Wales. The opening comes following continued growth for the business - having recorded 12% overall growth in the last six months - which it largely attributes to the continued strength and resilience of its SME customers across the region.

Marathon man Paul Maguire runs for Promise Dreams

The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - is supporting Promise Dreams children’s charity in their effort to continue making dreams come true for seriously ill and terminally ill children and their families.

Promise Dreams aims to help as many children as possible with their dream requests. Whether that is a specialised trike, a holiday as a break from hospital stays and treatment, essential medical equipment to improve their quality of life or even a last wish to create special memories for parents, brothers and sisters.

First 4 Logistics invests for the future, following the continued success of SMEs

First 4 Logistics, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced significant investments in its business and workforce to support the continued growth of its business and local SME customers. In the last 24 months First 4 Logistics has seen 4% overall growth, spurred by the strength of the region’s SME community and the ongoing demand for parcel services across Brighton and East Sussex.

The APC celebrates first female HGV driver

The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - is today celebrating its first female driver to successfully pass her HGV driving exam. Ann Male, who joined the business in January 2020 as a Warehouse Operative, has successfully passed her Class 1 HGV test and this month will transfer to The APC’s transportdepartment, where she will become The APC’s first employed female HGV driver.