TRANSPORT and logistics business Gregory Distribution is breaking new ground in Partnership with Brewdog in trialling the first all-electric 19 tonne rigid refrigerated vehicle in the UK.

Electric vehicles form part of Gregory’s five-year sustainability strategy which has already seen the introduction of electric pool cars and a number of gas powered vehicles to reduce its environmental impact, with 15 per cent of its new orders now for alternative fuel vehicles.

Brewdog is proud of its sustainability journey to "Make Earth Great Again" and is already a carbon negative company.

The new zero tail-pipe emission vehicle is a purpose-built Electra e-Cargo Urban Refrigeration Vehicle.

It is based on an Iveco Euro Cargo chassis and is supplied by NRG Fleet Services. ARR Craib Transport, part of the Gregory Group, will put a similar vehicle into service early in 2021 to make deliveries to Brewdog’s central London bars.

In addition to the vehicle’s environmental credentials, it will also be quieter than a conventional vehicle.

Paul Jefferson, Group Legal, Risk and Sustainability Director said: “We recognise that our day-to-day operations impact both directly and indirectly on the environment.

"The company is committed to significantly reducing its impact on the planet and we are proud to partner with Brewdog on this important initiative with the first all-electric refrigerated vehicle of this size in the UK.”

Founded at North Tawton in 1919, Gregory Distribution is a privately-owned distribution business which is still headquartered in the town. 

It provides transport and logistics services in many sectors of the market and lists many national brand names amongst its customers.

The group now operates from 36 sites from Scotland to West Cornwall with more than 1,000 trucks, 2,700+ employees and an annual group turnover of in excess of £251 million.