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Press release - May 2007

Fullers Logistics, specialists in the provision of innovative logistics solutions, has scooped a prestigious safety award from one of the world's leading training and advisory bodies.

Following gruelling tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, Fullers Logistics was given the esteemed International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Only companies with below average accident rates are eligible to apply and winners must also have good safety policies, plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest level. They must detail their health and safety officer's qualifications and provide information about significant advances they have made in health and safety for the year.

Mr David Ballard, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council says: "Now in our fiftieth year, we have led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st. century, many organisations worldwide are now making health and safety a top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, Fullers Logistics is helping to make our vision of a safe working environment a reality."

Prime Minister Tony Blair added his support: "I offer my congratulations to all of the organisations being presented with an award by the British Safety Council. These awards recognise the critical success they have achieved in their pursuit of excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental matters. This event gives me the opportunity to publicly recognise the important contribution that the British Safety Council makes in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice."

Commenting on the accolade Lawrence Doyle, Business Support Director of Fullers Logistics Ltd. said: "This is the fourth consecutive year that Fullers' have received this award. Each year brings with it new challenges and the whole team is to be congratulated on its commitment to continuous improvement in health and safety. A big thank you goes to them all."