New Associate Member Means More Member Benefits

retra is delighted to welcome XDP Express as a new associate member.  By joining retra, XDP Express demonstrates its commitment to supporting the independent electrical retail sector.

 

This new partnership adds another fantastic benefit to retra members. XDP Express is offering retra members discounted parcel delivery throughout the UK, alongside a special insurance rate from Coleman’s.

 

Peter Monk, National Business Development Manager at XDP, said: “By joining retra, we hope to continue to develop the excellent relationships with retailers and suppliers that we are famous for. We always aim to provide our customers with an efficient and reliable service, and hope that our membership will lead to others discovering this.”

 

Bryan Lovewell, Chief Executive of retra, added: “We are delighted to welcome XDP Express to the retra fold, and are sure that this relationship will be beneficial to both XDP Express, and other members. The special benefits offered by XDP Express are a generous display of their commitment to retra, and to supporting the independent electrical sector.”

 

For more information on the benefits of associate membership, please call 01234 269110, email retra@retra.co.uk or visit www.retra@retra.co.uk.

 

Ends

 

Image caption: (from left to right) Managing Director of XDP Express Louis John with Bryan Lovewell and Peter Monk.  

 

Notes to Editors:

About XDP Express

Based in the West Midlands, XDP Express is the UK’s largest privately owned parcel carrier, and employs a team of over 500 people. The company has a franchise network with more than 60 depots nationwide, and prides itself on its superior customer service. For more information please visit www.xdp.co.uk

 

18th November 2009

 

For further press information please contact:

JM Marketing

Jacqueline or Sarah at JM Marketing:

Tel: 01536 414555

Email: pr@jmmarketingservices.co.uk

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