06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Firm started by three brothers on NI farm crowned Family Business of the Year: ‘We've stayed true to our core values'
Woodside Logistics Group is a family-owned transport and logistics provider operating across the UK and Ireland.
It has delivered services through five divisions, including ambient transport and warehousing, car transport, tankers, freight forwarding, and customs clearance.
The Woodside family's business began over 55 years ago, when three brothers based on a farm in Ballynure saw an opportunity to expand the family's small fleet of lorries. Robert Woodside, group director at the company, said maintaining a 'great team' was a 'huge factor' in their success.
Mr Woodside said: 'We're honoured to be named Family Business of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the strong family values that have guided our business for decades, shaping our culture and inspiring our continued growth and success.
'As a second-generation family-run business, this award belongs to everyone at Woodside Logistics Group – it's a brilliant achievement and we're proud to share it with them.'
The group director said staff had been central to the company's growth, with many long-time employees growing alongside the business.
'As a business, we continuously strive to be the best organisation possible for our customers, suppliers, and employees. We've stayed true to our core values, supported by a fantastic team who share those principles. We've been fortunate to experience strong growth over the years, with a great team that's grown alongside us – many who've been with us a long time.'
