Wincanton PLC eFulfilment facility & new Loaf contract (2221U)
July 28 2020 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 2221U
Wincanton PLC
28 July 2020
For Immediate Release 28 July 2020
LEI: 213800Z5WTW8QKOHWQ82
Wincanton plc
("Wincanton", the "Company" or the "Group")
Wincanton announces new eFulfilment facility
and five-year contract extension with Loaf
Wincanton plc, the largest British third-party logistics
company, today announces the creation of a new dedicated eCommerce
facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The site will service its high
growth eFulfilment business, to begin operations later this
month.
The first beneficiaries of this new site will be existing
Wincanton customers, home furnishings brand Loaf, and health and
beauty company Neal's Yard Remedies. Wincanton will operate the
facility under its W2 digital banner, with plans for further
investment in cloud-fulfilment systems and robotics. This will
accelerate online growth in the home, and health and beauty
sectors.
As part of the transition, Wincanton has secured a new warehouse
contract with Loaf for a further five years. Wincanton manages the
end-to-end supply chain for Loaf including warehousing services,
order fulfilment, carrier management and two-person home
delivery.
James Wroath, CEO of Wincanton, commented:
"This new site, along with the new contract with Loaf, is a
clear demonstration of Wincanton's capability and commitment to
supporting our customers' growth and digital plans. A relentless
focus on superior customer service and innovating through
technology is key to continuing both our and their success in
eCommerce."
Charlie Marshall, founder and CEO of Loaf, said:
"Wincanton has been a long-standing partner of Loaf. We are
excited to continue this partnership in the new Nuneaton facility,
which is well set up to support our ambitious growth plans."
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For further information please contact:
Wincanton Plc Tel: 01249 710 000
Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer
Buchanan Tel: 020 7466 5000
Richard Oldworth/Vicky Hayns
Notes to Editors
Wincanton plc
Wincanton is the largest British third-party logistics (3PL)
company, providing supply chain solutions to some of the world's
most admired brands across a wide range of industries including
retail, construction, defence and energy.
As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and
implement services and solutions 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.
W(2)
Launched in 2017, W(2) is Wincanton's digital innovation
programme for developing our products and services across all
sectors of the Group to drive sustainable value in the supply
chain. In 2020 Wincanton committed to further invest in the
creation of a new W(2) Innovation Centre, as part of their
eFulfilment Centre in Nuneaton, as well as robotics and Cloud
Fulfilment systems.
Key facts
-- Annual revenue in the UK & Ireland exceeds GBP1.2 billion
-- 19,100 colleagues including 5,500+ drivers
-- Operates from 200+ locations with 14 million square feet of
warehousing across the UK and Ireland
-- Operating responsibility for around 3,500 vehicles
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