Wincanton PLC Multi-year logistics contract secured with wilko (6118Z)
March 16 2017 - 03:00AM
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RNS Number : 6118Z
Wincanton PLC
16 March 2017
16 March 2017
Wincanton PLC
('Wincanton' or the 'Group')
Multi-year logistics contract secured with wilko
Wincanton plc, the largest British logistics company, is pleased
to announce that it has secured a five-year contract with one of
the UK's fastest growing retailers, wilko.
The contract will see Wincanton manage all UK transport
operations for wilko from store replenishment to yard management
and backhaul, making at least 100,000 deliveries per annum. This
represents an exciting new contract win with wilko, which has grown
to nearly 400 stores in the 85 years since it was established.
Wincanton will work in partnership with wilko to transform its
supply chain.
Additionally, Wincanton's fleet maintenance arm, Pullman Fleet
Services, will run two workshops to service the wilko fleet and
maximise vehicle availability, further improving efficiency.
Adrian Colman, Chief Executive of Wincanton commented
further:
"We are looking forward to developing a new and exciting
partnership with the successful high street retailer wilko. We have
a long history of excellent service in the retail sector and this
contract further builds upon our expertise and experience to
deliver a best-in-class supply chain that meets the increasingly
complex demands of consumers. I look forward to Wincanton being
part of wilko's continued success."
The information contained within this announcement is deemed to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse
Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this
announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in
the public domain.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Wincanton plc
Adrian Colman, Chief Executive Officer
Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer 01249 710 000
Buchanan
Richard Oldworth, Victoria Hayns, Jane Glover 020 7466 5000
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