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Powys County Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
L A Ink printing named best printing company in Wales
A former childminder from Powys who was looking for jobs after the children she cared for left for school is now running one of the best printing businesses in Wales. Lucy Humphreys founded Adfa-based L A Ink Printing Studio in 2013 after she noticed a request on Facebook for someone local to create business cards. The printing business has since gone on to win a string of national accolades including from the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards and The Perfect Gift Awards. The female-run company has also received recognition from Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis after it was selected to join his exclusive 'Small Business Saturday' network. L A Ink Printing Studio was recently named the best of its kind in Wales after winning Printing Company of the Year at the Welsh Prestige Awards. 'We have worked hard to promote our small business and have a unique selling point from other printing companies,' Mrs Humphreys said. "I set up the business in 2013 when all the children I childminded left for school and due to our house being on the market I was unable to fill spaces. "I applied for lots of jobs but never got picked. I was looking online when I noticed a request on Facebook for someone local to create some business cards. As I had always made my own business cards, I answered the request and that's how I got started. "I soon realised that many small companies couldn't afford to pay for logos and custom stationery to brand themselves and seem more professional and often struggled with businesses requiring minimum order quantities. "I grasped this niche in the market and answered all the requests for printed items, by offering a free design service and no minimum order requirements. "My business grew from there and within a few months I had to move out of the house and convert our garden shed into a workshop/office and took on a bigger lorry trailer in our new home. I outgrew that and so moved into a shed that had been my son's man cave until he moved away for university. It's also now been added onto and we may even need to expand further. "My daughter and my son's girlfriend have both worked with me and I put them both through an apprenticeship with NPTC and have also since gained my Green Growth Pledge and Equality pledge with Business Wales. Training and learning is at the forefront of my business ethic."
Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Marathon Petroleum Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Safety and Performance
Key Points Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company's commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency. Operating one of the largest private fleets in the U.S., Marathon Petroleum achieved a 99.75% delivery reliability rate in 2024 while successfully reducing operational costs. The fleet includes more than 500 power units and nearly 1,200 professional drivers who transport gasoline, diesel, crude oil, and renewable fuels across the country. This recognition reflects the company's strong safety culture and investment in advanced technologies. Marathon Petroleum maintains an exceptional Department of Transportation (DOT) safety record and an 85.5% driver retention rate, an indicator of its commitment to supporting and retaining skilled drivers through competitive compensation, benefits and recognition programs. 'In every aspect of our operations, safety and excellence are our top priorities,' said Jocko Langlois, Marathon Petroleum East Transport Operations Director. 'This recognition is a reflection of the dedication our team brings every day to ensure we deliver safely, reliably and responsibly.' 'This recognition is a reflection of the dedication our team brings every day to ensure we deliver safely, reliably and responsibly.' In addition to the FleetOwner award, seven of Marathon's fleets received the NPTC Safety Seal award for year-over-year improvements in vehicle accident performance. Four fleets earned Silver status for reducing accidents by 40% or more, while three fleets earned Bronze for reductions between 20% and 30%. Silver Status: Bronze Status: Marathon Petroleum driver Donald 'Todd' Young was also honored as the company's first inductee into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame, recognizing his exemplary safety record and professionalism. These achievements underscore Marathon Petroleum's ongoing dedication to safe, efficient and reliable transportation operations across its nationwide network. Interested in Driving for MPC? Find career opportunities as a transport driver today. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Marathon Petroleum
