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About Pentalver
For more than 30 years, Pentalver has been expanding through business growth and strong investment to become a leading provider of container-related services in the UK.
History
Pentalver Timeline
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Acquired by G&W
2017G&W acquires Pentalver and begins rebranding in-line with G&W’s corporate identity. The acquisition enables G&W to market a strong Rail, Road and Terminal services offering in the UK.
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London Gateway Grand Opening
2015Pentalver’s expanded terminal at DP World, London Gateway, officially opens, providing 40% additional capacity.
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Reefer Engineering team established
2008Our nationwide team of Reefer Engineers are recruited, allowing us to offer new, used and bespoke reefer containers.
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Cannock upgraded
January, 2006Pentalver opens 6.5 hectare transport and container storage terminal in Cannock which soon begins offering container sales and conversions too.
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Midlands acquisition
2005Bowmur Haulage acquired, based in Cannock. Later renamed Pentalver Cannock.
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In with the new
2002The container sales division starts to sell new containers as the market begins to recognise the versatility of our products.
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Sell, sell, sell
2000The vast array of container sales and conversions options starts as just a few used containers for sale.
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Acquired by APMM Group
1995Pentalver is acquired by AP-Moller Maersk Group
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The journey begins
1980Pentalver Transport is established as a family-run business. Our first site opens in Southampton.
Our People
Executive Team
Our Executive Team have over 200 years of experience between them in the rail and logistics industry.
Our Fleet
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Tractor UnitMAN TGX
Description: 460bhp MAN TGXEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph -
Tractor Unit
DAF CF
Description: 483 bhp DAF CF FTGEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph -
Trailer
Single Extending Semi Low Loader Trailer
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
4 Axle Single Extender Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge. -
Trailer
Single Extending Power Steer Super Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment - removable neck also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
Single Extending Flatbed
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePipes / Steel (contained using pipe stanchions / goal posts) located down each side of the trailerSheets also available for weatherproofing loadPayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used -
Trailer
PSK
Trailer uses
Fitted with sockets for 1.5m pipe irons to be fittedEquipped with edge protectionFitted with twist locks for 1 x 20’ mid mount, pair of 20’s, 1 x 40’ or 1 x 45’ containerAvailable with sheets for weatherproofing cargoSuitable for Break bulk or Out of Gauge Cargo -
Trailer
Double Extending Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using flip toe ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.Payload: Suitable for STGO operations – dependant on tractor unit used.
