MALTON transport company Ward Brothers is predicting major growth after joining the Palletways national distribution network which offers freight services for small consignments of palletised goods.

Ward Brothers which also has a base in Stockton-on-Tees plans to take advantage of a major rebranding programme designed to make the Palletways name a leading national business brand and includes new and modern livery. Already the company has taken delivery of two of the new-look vehicles.

The link also means that the company will be able to offer a new, super-speedy service called P120 which enables customers to place an unprocessed order as late as 4pm for delivery by 10am the next day.