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t would probably be an exercise in understatement to point out that John Butler knows a thing or two about the transport industry. The MD of Adare International Transport Ltd. has been involved in the sector for almost 30 years, setting up the aforementioned company in 1994. Having opted to go out on his own, John started out with just two trucks and has developed the company over the intervening two
decades to the point where he now operates a fleet of 16 HGVs – a healthy mixture of Volvo, Scania and DAF – as well as 30 trailers (all fridges, apart from two tautliners). John specialises in refrigerated transport, specifically chilled and frozen groupage, overseeing a weekly service to France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Belguim. In addition to this, Adare International Transport also provides chilled and frozen cold storage complete with
The company also has 30 trailers
blast-freezing facilities and boasts the only tempering unit in the Republic of Ireland (which enables them to fully and safely thaw frozen produce in just eight hours). The proprietor is pleased to
report that things are going well at present, despite the economic
downturn
sweeping the nation (and,
indeed, the continent): Business is going well,” John confirms. “Thirteen of the trucks would be on the continent full-time and we’re pleased with how that aspect of the business is progressing. We are very well organised and we have learned how to optimise everything right through the business. For example, we operate mostly tri-axles, so we can run at 44 and 46 tonnes all the time. “We are also big in cold storage with a facility here in Roscrea (TCL Cold Stores) and another one in Portlaoise (Lyonara Cold Stores) as well as a warehouse in Portlaoise. With the cold storage as well as the distribution, we can provide a full service from collection to delivery as well as everything in between.” Across the entire operation, John provides employment to a crew of 70 – an exceptional accomplishment in the current economic climate and a massive boost to the local economy. He admits that he has not been totally immune to the recession, however: “In late 2009 / 2010, I
When it comes to chilled and frozen food distribution and storage, Adare International Transport Ltd. provides a comprehensive service that is simply second to none. From its County Tipperary base, John Butler’s company offers an unrivalled weekly Ireland – Europe groupage solution using a sophisticated fleet, experienced operatives and the very latest technology. Irish Trucker caught up with the hard-working founder / proprietor to get an insight into daily activities. IRISH TRUCKER & LIGHT COMMERCIALS
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