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The APC receives RoSPA Silver Award for health and safety achievements

The APC is celebrating after landing a RoSPA Silver Award for the third consecutive year, for demonstrating high health and safety standards at its sites in Cannock and Essington.

Poet, Dexter, delivers mental health message for The APC parcel network

In support of Mental Health Awareness week*, and as part of the business’ ongoing commitment to investing in health and wellbeing, The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - is launching a series of activities and initiatives to promote positive mental health and raise awareness around the Mental Health Foundation’s official theme of ‘Loneliness’.

Derby Express more than triples the size of its parcel premises to support burgeoning local business

Derby Express, 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 West Meadow Industrial Estate in Derby. The opening comes following continued growth for the business - having recorded 14% overall growth in the last 18 months - spurred by a continued surge in online shopping and preference for home delivery across the region.

Member of The APC Delivery Network, Swift Despatch, invests in electric fleet

Swift Despatch, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has launched the first four electric vans in its fleet.

The launch of these electric vehicles (EVs) is part of the business’ ongoing commitment to invest in the growth of its zero-emissions fleet, supporting longer-term Government initiatives to improve air quality across Merseyside and Cheshire, and help the city of Liverpool achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2030.

The APC records 53% growth in a year that ‘changed the shape of distribution’

The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced record results for the 2020/21 financial year*, with profit before tax of £9.2 million, a 53% year-on-year increase.

The effects of the pandemic were seen early in the financial year, with parcel volumes surging and changes to the delivery model - where home delivery became more popular than delivery to business - forcing The APC to adapt quickly to support the changing needs of its 35,000 customers.