Logistics firm gears up for Beano and Dandy deliveries

Birmingham-based PGS Global Logistics  is storing half a million Beano and Dandy annuals, published by Dundee-based company DC Thomson Media at its Kitts Green warehouse, ready to be delivered up and down the UK in time for the bumper Christmas market.

PGS will soon start shipping the iconic annuals to major chains such as WH Smith and The Works in preparation for the festive period.

Paul Eyles, managing director of PGS Global Logistics, which is a member of the nationwide Pallet-Track network, said: “If you’re of a certain age, a mention of the Beano or Dandy will trigger all sorts of happy memories and the fact we are helping to move 500,000 annuals all over the country is proof of their lasting appeal.

“As nice as it is to see all the annuals, we leave the funny stuff to the comic characters while we concentrate on making sure the annuals are on shelves ready for the Christmas rush.”