Croydon logistics firm makes £1.5 million investment to purchase 10 new vehicles
ELB Partners, based on Beddington Farm Rd in Croydon, has increased its fleet to more than 70 after purchasing eight new rigid trucks, two new articulated units and three new trailers.
ELB Partners, based on Beddington Farm Rd in Croydon, has increased its fleet to more than 70 after purchasing eight new rigid trucks, two new articulated units and three new trailers.
ELB was established in 1970 as a three-person partnership and has remained under family control. It now employs around 60 staff and moved to a brand-new 60,000 sq. ft headquarters in Beddington Farm Road in 2021.
The new vehicles feature EURO6 engines and are all Low Emission Zone (LEZ), Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliant.
The family-run logistics company says it is the only independent London-based haulier to have achieved the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award for nine consecutive years.
Commenting on the investment, Peter Eason, managing director of ELB Partners, said:
“This is part of a huge investment we are making in the business in 2023 to ensure our fleet is equipped for every new challenge our drivers face on the road. The use of AI camera technology is hugely beneficial. Due to our Greater London location, our drivers have to tackle some of the most difficult and high-risk urban environments, so investing in the most sophisticated safety equipment is paramount. Our investment in new vehicles is a significant achievement for the business, particularly in our 53rd year of operation, and we are delighted to be strengthening our fleet for the future.”