29 Sep 2017 07:00
29 September 2017
Wincanton PLC
('Wincanton' or the 'Group')
Death of Chairman
It is with the deepest regret that the Board of Wincanton announces the sudden death of its Chairman Steve Marshall. Steve had been Chairman of Wincanton since December 2011 and brought a wealth of the most senior business experience and wisdom to the role.
He will be missed by all at Wincanton and by all who knew him. The Board's sincere condolences go to his family.
As an interim measure, Wincanton's Senior Independent Director Stewart Oades will assume the role of Chairman.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Buchanan Tel: 020 7466 5000
Richard Oldworth / Victoria Hayns / Maddie Seacombe
Notes to Editors
Wincanton plc
Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm, providing supply chain consultancy and solutions to some of the world's most admired brands. We employ approximately 18,000 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,400-strong fleet of vehicles.
Our business started in 1925 delivering milk and dairy products. Although our heritage means a lot us, we have since expanded to provide supply chain solutions across a wide range of sectors including retail, construction, defence and energy.
As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and implement services that range from setting up and operating distribution networks through to bonded warehouses, technology hosting, container transport and storage. We strive for operational excellence in everything we do.
We work hard to understand and respond to our customers' needs, build long term relationships and use our skills and expertise to deliver a smarter, added value service, every day. Our customers rely on us to make their businesses operate more efficiently and to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.
Improved stock visibility and availability, reduction of lead times, collaborative warehousing and transport models, and an absolute commitment to continuous improvement, are just some of the reasons why many of our customer relationships extend to more than 20 years.
Key facts:
· Annual revenue in the UK & Ireland exceeds £1 billion
· Circa 18,000 employees including 4,000+ drivers
· Operates from 200+ locations with 6.6 million square feet of warehousing across the UK and Ireland
· Operating responsibility for around 3,400 vehicles