Wincanton PLC National Contract Win with Halfords (7519R)
July 01 2015 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7519R
Wincanton PLC
01 July 2015
For Immediate Release 1 July 2015
Wincanton PLC
('Wincanton' or the 'Group')
National Contract Win with Halfords
Wincanton plc, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in
the UK and Ireland, today announces that it has won a new contract
with Halfords, the UK's leading retailer of automotive, cycling and
leisure products and a leading independent operator in garage
servicing and auto repair, to be sole operator of its national
transport contract.
The contract will go live this summer and will see Wincanton
operate more than 80 vehicles as it oversees the distribution of
the retailer's goods from its flagship operational base in
Coventry, as well as sites in Redditch, Bury, Mossend, Portbury and
Greenford.
Halfords awarded the contract to Wincanton after an initial
distribution project was launched to establish more efficient
delivery management for the retailer. During this period Wincanton
also demonstrated its expertise in change management and provided
guidance on how Halfords can manage its infrastructure to improve
service and efficiency.
As the largest British logistics business, Wincanton will be
focussed on ensuring a seamless operational process, as well as
reducing cost throughout the supply chain supporting Halfords'
recent growth and maintaining high customer service levels.
Eric Born, Wincanton's Chief Executive commented:
"From the beginning of our consultative relationship with
Halfords, we have worked hard to develop a deep understanding of
the business and build strong relationships. We're excited to now
be working so closely with such a well-known and well-loved British
brand, ensuring its customers receive the highest levels of service
and quality.
"Wincanton provides services for many of the major retailers in
the UK and we're acutely aware of the challenges they face in a
multichannel era. Providing flexible and agile logistics support is
a key focus for us, ensuring Halfords maintains its market leading
position now and in the future."
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Wincanton plc
Eric Born, Chief Executive
Adrian Colman, Group Finance
Director 01249 710 000
Buchanan
Richard Oldworth, Gabriella
Clinkard, Jane Glover 020 7466 5000
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