Trade distribution Limited (TDL) was set up in August 2000, to specifically supply services to the drinks industry. Since it’s inception, TDL has become the leading carrier of drinks and other consumer related products to the Isle of Man and now carries approximately 80% of all drink related goods to the Island. With a strategy focused firmly on service and customer satisfaction, TDL have developed into the largest transport and logistics company operating in the Isle of Man, employing approximately 100 staff and operating over 150 trailers and 60 vehicles, from it’s two Douglas based operations and from a central UK hub in Lancashire.

TDL now specialise in freight services and local distribution to over 200 retail outlets and all the major wholesalers on the Isle of Man. With a turnover above £6 million TDL is an integral part of the Heron and Brearley Group. Heron and Brearley is a private Manx Company which has diverse interests throughout the Island. With the support of such a leading and influential company on the Isle of Man, TDL is able to benefit from a strong investment strategy aimed at a local level to serve the distribution needs of the Island. Amongst the range of services provided by TDL are:

FMCG/Leisure

Temperature controlled shipping and delivery, wholesale and retail distribution services, including business to business, wholesale warehouses, retail stores, restaurants and public house deliveries.

Retail

In addition to the food and drink services, TDL provides varying types of services for both local and UK companies delivering many of the leading brands, Including:- Electrical appliances - shipping, storage, home delivery and installation service. Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms - shipping, storage, home delivery and installation service.

Logistics

With expertise in a range of logistics services, TDL are capable of managing all aspects of your company’s distribution requirements and are often called upon to provide a cost effective, high standard solution to numerous “blue chip” companies whose goods include telecommunications, Horticultural, Food and Drink, Furniture and Tobacco products.

Construction

TDL lead the way in construction associated products, shipping multiple trailers per day for all of the major construction businesses operating on the Island.

Agricultural

TDL provide commodity load services of fertilizer, animal feed and other farm based products, to local distributors and direct to farm.

Warehousing

TDL operates from over 150,000 sq.ft. of warehousing, providing stock control and picking services for a range of products including, beers wines and spirits, white and brown goods, telecommunications, grocery and confectionary, kitchens and bathrooms and refrigeration/air-conditioning parts

Environment

As well as operating an environmentally friendly fleet, TDL hold a waste carrying licence and provide various services to the department of local government and environment.

Service excellence

As a leading provider of logistics services to the Isle of Man, TDL is a well invested and forward thinking business which will provide It’s customers with both flexibility and fast turnaround for all orders. The confidence in our service level is supported in our portfolio of ‘blue chip’ companies such as B&Q, AKW Medicare Ltd, Indesit, Coors, Inbev, Diageo, Scottish Courage, Mathew Clarke, Waverley Vintners, Carlsberg, Heineken, Pepsico-Britvic & Walkers Snacks, Keystone-(McDonalds), TDG (Kimberley Clarke), Wincanton (Proctor and Gamble), KNDL, DHL, Eddie Stobart (Mars, Pedigree, Danone), Kelloggs, Palmer and Harvey and many other leading Manx businesses such as Robinsons, B&B Furniture, Auldyn Construction, Heritage Homes, Hartford Homes, Manx Co-op, Manx telecom, Costains, G4S, Pickwicks/Spar and the Heron and Brearley Group.

Financial reporting

TDL is able to provide both service and financial reporting to a high standard. Regular management meetings are held both internally and with customers to continually appraise TDL’s and it’s customers performance and market related issues. Reporting structures are bespoke to each customers requirements and communication is an internal key performance indicator.

For further information please contact Steve Pickett 07624 451040