New Contract Win

Wincanton PLC
29 October 2004


                                                              29 October 2004



                                Wincanton Plc

         Wincanton and GlaxoSmithKline Seal 10-Year Partnership

Wincanton Plc ('Wincanton'), one of Europe's leading providers of supply chain
solutions, today announces it has secured a contract with GlaxoSmithKline ('GSK
') to support the future growth of the Consumer and Nutritional Healthcare
business and develop its supply chain infrastructure. The 10-year contract is
the biggest to be awarded in the industry this year.  It builds on Wincanton's
existing long-term relationship with GSK by specifying the design and operation
of a new 34100m2 automated distribution centre in Middlewich, Cheshire. The new
arrangement also consolidates and extends the term of existing contracts at
Brockworth, Gloucestershire.

The reorganisation of GSK's supply chain has been triggered by strong growth in
the consumer and nutritional healthcare markets over the past five years. Now, a
second automated facility is required to increase GSK's capacity, maximise
throughput and create a northern operational base in anticipation of the
impending Working Time Directive (WTD).

Brian Kennedy, GSK Customer Services Director for the Consumer and Nutritional
Healthcare business said: 'The new distribution centre will replicate the
successful Brockworth operation.  By opening a new base in the north we are able
to accommodate future growth and can also create a more logical footprint for
the UK supply chain ahead of the impending WTD. The Middlewich operation will
also enable us to work better within the new driver hours structure and maximise
vehicle utilisation.'

Commenting on the win, Jeff Anderson, Managing Director, Manufacturing at
Wincanton said: 'Our relationship with GSK has continued to evolve because of
our proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement. The fact that
we have been awarded the Middlewich contract underlines our continuing
investment in automation as a business and reinforces Wincanton's market leading
position. Our experience and reputation in automated warehousing has been built
up over the past 10 years through contracts with a range of retail and
manufacturing customers, managing a total of 11 automated facilities.'

Wincanton's partnership with GSK began in 1998 with the construction of the
Brockworth automated National Distribution Centre. Most recently, Wincanton also
took on the management of GSK's field aligned customer service teams.
Significant success has been achieved in the extension of the existing logistics
partnership into added value services.


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Editors' notes


Wincanton plc - delivering supply chain solutions

Wincanton plc is a leading provider of supply chain solutions and ranks third in
Europe and second in the UK.  It designs, implements and operates creative
solutions for rigorous and frequently complex customer demands in 15 countries.
The business has a turnover of over €2.4bn / £1.68bn and employs 25,000 staff
across 360 locations.

The business is built on long-term partnerships with customers in a broad range
of industries.  Wincanton provides substantial customer benefits in improved
efficiencies and cost savings.  Customers include many of the biggest global
names in sectors that include automotive, FMCG, retail, petrochemical and
manufacturers of all types.

Warehousing solutions are tailored to requirements on a dedicated, shared-user
or networked basis.  Transport is provided utilising road, rail, air and
water-based systems.  Specialist added value services include reverse supply
chain programmes, recycling operations, 4PL, data records management and supply
chain consultancy.  Further information on Wincanton's unique achievements and
competencies can be found by visiting www.wincanton.co.uk.




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