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The Wm Armstrong Group Journey So Far...
The Early Years
• In 1927 William Armstrong, a farm labourer, acquired a 25 acre smallholding at Newtown, Irthington near Brampton and so founded his haulage firm.
Growth | 1970 - 2000
• By 1970 the business had developed a strong general haulage section.
• In the 70s the transport industry was revolutionised with the use of articulated vehicles, palletised goods
The Millenium | 2000 - Now
• The 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak had a severe effect on the region
• The company diversified by joining with other UK hauliers to form PalletFORCE, a palletised goods distribution network run by its members and operating throughout the UK and Europe.
The Future
• As a forward thinking Group who embrace new technology
• A low emission, greener, fully digital paperless company
• Where People are the source of our continued strength.
• We respect our rich family heritage.
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