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Wincanton has been awarded a contract with jigsaw which went live Thursday 16th of Feb. The contract is based out of nestle purine site in hams hall. Wincanton will be responsible on storage, picking and despatch of jack Daniels, martini, Bacardi, etc. Also based at hams hall is a new contract where they will pick, store and deliver books which the name is under wraps. So watch this space......
I understand that stobart completely messed this contract up. According to stobart drivers, britvic had to suspend its production due to stobart not for filing its contract. As in none collection, delivery, stock damage and theft. Britvic had enough. Next one to go may well be Unilever which Wincanton wanted all but didn't get. So that went to stobart but the rumblings are already started. Also stobart may be about to lose the Coca Cola contract to Wincanton so watch this space....
Argos is to move the bulk of its distribution operations in Magna Park, Lutterworth to Kettering at the end of the year. Argos to move operations from Lutterworth to Kettering.The retailer, which is now a subsidiary of Sainsbury’s, said it proposed the move because the Lutterworth distribution centre had reached capacity. Argos is set to transfer almost 500 workers in the move. An Argos spokesperson said, “As our business continues to grow, so does the need to increase capacity within our distribution network. Our Magna Park Distribution Centre is almost 25 years old and has reached capacity so we are proposing to transfer operations to nearby Kettering at the end of 2017. This will ensure we can continue to service our stores and offer our customers the best possible service. We will look to redeploy as many colleagues as possible with the majority of roles moving to the new site. We appreciate this will be a difficult time for affected colleagues and will fully support them.” Argos is moving the bulk of the operation to Wincanton Logistics in Kettering.
Wincanton loses it contract with whsmiths who operates from 3 site to menzies who are making messing the contract up already but from im told by people within Wincanton, massive contracts are coming for 2017. Ikea is one which Wincanton is operating from 2 sites. New depot opening in Hemel Hampstead and some DHL contracts that's gone to Wincanton so watch this space
Wincanton, the largest British logistics firm, has partnered with Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist retailer of wine, to implement a new National Fulfilment Centre (NFC) at its shared user site in Greenford. As part of a five-year agreement, Wincanton will store, pick, pack and deliver over 4 million Majestic Wine goods per annum, including fine wines, gift packs and seasonal items, to fulfil individual online customer orders. The partnership between Wincanton and Majestic will give customers access to over 1,250 wines, one of the largest ranges in the UK, along with click and collect, named and next day delivery options. It will take tasks away from the stores and give Majestic’s people more time to focus on their customers as 40% of all online orders will be fulfilled through the NFC. Wincanton’s retail experience and flexible service, based on a specialist warehouse management platform (WMS) is ideally suited to eCommerce operations. In addition, Wincanton’s track record in supporting companies who are implementing transformational change has, and will continue, to provide Majestic with best practice examples from across the multichannel retail market. John Colley, Managing Director of Majestic Wine Retail commented: “Customer service is our key focus at Majestic and the launch of the NFC will be an important part of our transformation plan. Wincanton's flexibility, expertise and knowledge of retailers and the ecommerce space has been vital in this process and the site will greatly improve our customer service online and in-store as a result." Liam McElroy, Managing Director, Retail & Consumer at Wincanton, said: “Consumers increasingly expect more flexibility and choice from their retailers. At Wincanton, we have the expertise, systems and infrastructure that’s needed to help retailers of all sizes grow, fulfill multi-channel orders and deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience. Through this partnership with Majestic, we’ve developed a joined up e-commerce fulfilment solution that will support them as they transform their business into a customer-focused multi-channel retailer."
Logistics firm Wincanton has reinforced its position as a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the construction sector following the announcement of a new contract with the UK’s largest supplier of ready-mixed concrete, Hanson. The eight-year contract makes Wincanton the first 3PL provider to enter the ready-mixed concrete market. Under the terms of the contract, it is estimated that Hanson will require Wincanton to deliver in excess of half a million cubic metres of concrete each year. This will be fulfilled by a fleet of over 70 vehicles in Wincanton and Hanson liveries, which will be flexibly utilised to meet the demand. Wincanton’s entry into the ready-mixed concrete supply chain will provide additional capacity at a time when the industry’s long term prospects look positive. The government has already spoken of its plans to build a million new homes by 2020 and to invest in major infrastructure projects such as HS2. Wincanton is ideally placed to provide a flexible fleet of branded or Wincanton vehicles to support customers across the UK, extending the scope of the services provided to the construction industry. In addition, Wincanton’s experience and approach will ensure consistent standards, fulfil regulatory obligations and unlock efficiencies. Chris Fenton, Managing Director at Wincanton said: “Hanson is a leading industry player and we look forward to working with the whole team to deliver the highest standards of operational excellence and customer service. The company makes a great addition to our growing portfolio of clients in the construction industry. “We are an innovative business and are always looking at ways to improve and bolster our service offering to better support our customers. This contract win is very exciting news for us as we are the first 3PL provider to enter the ready-mix concrete market, strengthening our position as a pioneer in the logistics sector. This will offer us a lot of opportunities to showcase our inventive ways of working and the ingenuity of our approach to help our customers grow.” Matt Barlow, Hanson UK’s Supply Chain Director added:“We have chosen Wincanton for its expertise, scale and professionalism, we are confident that this new contract will unlock efficiencies within our business where truck utilisation and on-time delivery are critical.” “The outsourcing of part of our concrete delivery operations to Wincanton will complement our existing franchise and company vehicle fleet and allow us to provide high levels of service to all our customers.” Hanson UK is part of the HeidelbergCement Group. Its concrete business consists of 178 production plants across the UK, which offers significant scope to develop this relationship further both in ready-mixed concrete and the wider Hanson business. Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm and last year celebrated its 90th anniversary. It em
The Co-op renews food logistics contract 08:59AM 26/07/2016 AddThis Sharing Buttons Wincanton plc, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce that it has renewed its distribution contract with the Co-op. The Co-op has signed another five year agreement with Wincanton which will service the Co-op�s Logistics depots; Lea Green in Merseyside and Cardinal in Cambridgeshire. Wincanton will utilise around 700 staff and a fleet of over 500 vehicles to support the challenging demands of the grocery marketplace, making c.130,000 journeys per annum to up to 1,000 Co-op stores nationwide. The Co-op has been a long-standing client of Wincanton for over 25 years and, as part of this renewed relationship, Wincanton will seek to achieve further efficiencies and continuous improvement benefits across its logistics operations. Adrian Colman, Chief Executive, Wincanton commented: �Wincanton will deliver transformational change, utilising our continuous improvement expertise to capitalise on opportunities for further efficiencies across these operations. This significant contract renewal with the Co-op underlines our leadership in the UK grocery sector for supporting successful retailers in their ambitions to win market share.� Commenting on the contract further, Jon Paul Brown, Head of Transport, the Co-op said: �Renewing our food logistics contract with Wincanton is an important part of our re-build strategy, which continues at pace. We remain committed to delivering the best possible service to stores and we are confident that continuing our long-term relationship with Wincanton will help this and reduce our operating costs, to support investment in our business and members going forward.�
I'm hearing that wincanton had lost the all-ports contract to maritime. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news
I think your on about the coop @ alfreton? Don't think wincanton has got it as the vehicles being used had the wincanton livery on it but not now. I could be wrong thou
The company will report its earnings for FY 2016 on 06/09/2016. Generally, the company reports earnings better than estimates. In recent months, the 4 analysts from Thomson Reuters consensus have revised their EPS estimates downward. Annual earnings per share is expected at 20.23 cts GBP for 2016 (+ 35.7% from 2015). A summary of annual publications and estimates have already been published
Hope Construction Materials renews logistics contract with Wincanton 09:30AM 31/05/2016 AddThis Sharing Buttons Britain’s leading independent supplier of cement, aggregates and concrete, Hope Construction Materials has awarded the largest British logistics business, Wincanton a six-year contract renewal to remain their supplier of choice for the provision of bulk and bagged cement road logistics. Under the agreement, Wincanton will be responsible for delivering just short of a million tonnes per year with a national delivery profile of over 600 road journeys a week. The new contract involves the renewal of the existing bulk agreement, with the addition of warehouse and bagged cement transport services from Hope’s flagship Dagenham facility, due to open this summer. Chris Fenton, Managing Director at Wincanton, commented: “We have worked with Hope for many years and have supported them on their outstanding growth journey in recent times. Our relationship is built on close collaboration and trust and we look forward to continuing to work with Hope and build on this partnership.” Hope’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Cowell commented: “Our long-standing partnership with Wincanton has seen our customer service levels go from strength-to-strength. With the imminent launch of our bagged product, Wincanton’s expertise will be even more important, helping us to get our products to market on time and in the most efficient way possible to ensure that we can continue this level of service to our customers.” Wincanton’s market-leading construction team is responsible for delivering 400,000 loads to construction and building sites across the UK every year, working with customers to drive operational improvements across their supply chain. Operating through a network of 45 depots to provide a truly nationwide service, Wincanton focuses on safety leadership, cost efficiency and adding value to every customer’s business.
Wincanton announces new contract with leading ambient food supplier 09:00AM 18/05/2016 AddThis Sharing Buttons Wincanton plc, the leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK and Ireland, has secured a long term contract with LDH (La Doria) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading private label supplier of ambient grocery products. Wincanton will provide LDH with warehousing and storage solutions and operations will be based across a number of warehouses in the South East. Wincanton will oversee some 10,000 shipping containers and handle more than 200,000 tonnes of products a year, with the vast majority of goods being unloaded by hand by Wincanton’s staff. Liam McElroy, Wincanton’s managing director for consumer and retail, said: “This new contract win is a testament to the effectiveness of our supply chain solutions and to the leading service we can offer UK businesses. LDH is a great addition to our market-leading FMCG portfolio of clients and we’re looking forward to developing a long term partnership with them. calling on our knowledge and expertise in the retail sector to provide the highest standards of service.” Paul Nicholas, Logistics Director at LDH (La Doria) Ltd added: “We were impressed by Wincanton’s obvious knowledge and experience within our market sector. At all times during the contract negotiation and more importantly the transitional period, they provided maximum commitment and diligence to LDH. A very good team and we look forward to a successful relationship.” Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm and this year it celebrates its 90th anniversary. The company employs more than 18,000 people across 200 sites and its 4000-strong fleet provides supply chain solutions across a wide range of sectors including retail, construction, defence and energy.
Many of you are wondering where are these new contracts or why hasn't wincanton mentioned on their site or the stock exchange? Wincanton has got new contracts but some of them has not been mentioned, have no idea why but from food to winning new contracts on containers from maritime, also wincanton having more Work from British sugar on the tankers, things are looking up.
This must the warehouse side of it. Can't be the transport as its been don by wincanton but outsourced to outside hauliers.
Is there any more news or rumours about contracts or possible purchases?
Wincanton operate some of the coop depots, lea hall, Huntington, alfreton, can't remember the others off the top of my head. I'm hearing wincanton has retained it but it ain't set in stone but they are after Andover and Avonmouth from xpo who made a total mess of the contract. Watch this space
I should of said Avonmouth as they moved to a new site lol
Do we know which depots that wincanton are waiting for renewals? I know that xpo aka norbert operate the transport at Andover and portbury and made a total mess of the transport where wincanton had to intervene
Does any one know about a possible bid for Bibby distribution ? Some drivers have mentioned it but sure if there is any substance to it...
Does anyone know of any new contracts coming up or on the rumour mill?