Wincanton Contract Win

RNS Number : 1091O

Wincanton PLC

08 October 2012

 



For Immediate Release

8 October 2012

Wincanton PLC
('Wincanton')

Contract Win

Wincanton awarded multi-million five-year contract to partner Morrisons in London convenience expansion

Wincanton, a leading provider of supply chain services in the UK & Ireland, today announces it has been awarded a multi-million five-year contract by supermarket group Morrisons to operate its first ever dedicated UK convenience distribution centre in London. The contract is for combined warehouse and transport operations, supported by Wincanton's system platform.

Morrisons recently announced plans to open 20 new convenience stores across the UK by the end of 2012 following successful trials of its "M Local" format in Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. The new 100,000 sq ft cross-dock distribution centre will open in Feltham early next year.

Morrisons convenience stores are a key part of their overall group growth strategy, and Wincanton's proven expertise in managing this type of operation in the Greater London area was a key factor in securing the contract.

Eric Born, Chief Executive of Wincanton commented:

"The award of this important contract with Morrisons is a clear sign that the market values Wincanton's expertise in providing turnkey solutions to leading retailers.

"We have always believed that the UK retail sector offers Wincanton real opportunities to broaden our service offering and grow our market share. Today's announcement further endorses that belief and highlights the enormous potential that exists for the Group."

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For further information please contact:

Wincanton plc
Eric Born, Chief Executive	01249 710 000
Jon Kempster, Group Finance
Buchanan
Jeremy Garcia / Gabriella Clinkard	020 7466 5000

 

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