Contract gains and growth in

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Wincanton PLC

27 April 2010

 



For immediate release

27 April 2010

Wincanton plc

("Wincanton" or "the Group")

Contract gains and growth in the defence sector

Wincanton, a leading European provider of supply chain and business outsourcing services, is today announcing two prestigious contract gains in the defence sector.

BAE Systems has awarded Wincanton a five-year contract to provide the supply chain support for its Global Combat Systems Vehicles.

A five-year contract has also been awarded to Wincanton by AgustaWestland to manage the production stores and logistics requirements of its major operations in Yeovil.

Wincanton's Chief Executive, Graeme McFaull, said:

"These two prestigious contract awards confirm Wincanton's ability to manage high-security, time-critical operations for the defence industry on a global basis.

Today's announcements are further confirmation of the exciting growth potential of the Group."

For further enquiries please contact:

Wincanton

Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive

Gerard Connell, Group Finance Director                                [phone]

Buchanan Communications                                        

Charles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia / George Prassas                [phone]

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Editors' notes:

Wincanton plc - leading supply chain solutions
Wincanton is a European leader in the design and delivery of advanced supply chain and business outsourcing solutions. It employs 30,000 people across Europe, producing an annual turnover of over £2.36bn / €2.85bn, and offers a broad spectrum of services that enable clients to optimise their logistics requirements at local, national or regional level.

Serving some of the world's leading companies, Wincanton offers extensive experience in many market sectors, including automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, construction, defence, food service, high tech, industrial, energy & petroleum and retail.

Wincanton is focused on operational excellence, continually striving to provide value and product leadership through a detailed understanding of companies' requirements.  The results are solutions that allow customers to focus on their core business. Warehousing solutions are tailored to requirements on a dedicated, shared-user or networked basis, while transport is provided utilising road, rail, air and intermodal systems. Further information on Wincanton's unique achievements and competencies can be found by visiting www.wincanton.co.uk

More information on Wincanton, contact Victoria Aitchison: Tel: [phone] or
Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail]

 

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