Wincanton plc

The smarter logistics partner, from kitchen equipment and wallpaper, through to groceries, tiles, bricks, clothing and diesel... almost everything that’s bought for the home and workplace passes along a complex supply chain. In many cases that supply chain will be operated and managed by Wincanton.

Our customers, who include some of the world’s most admired brands, rely on us to make their businesses operate more efficiently and to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.

As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and implement logistics services that range from setting up and operating distribution services and networks through to bonded warehouses and technology hosting, container transport and storage.

Improved stock visibility and availability, reduction of lead times, operational excellence, 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 over 20 years.

With in-depth sector knowledge and insight, we cover a wide range of markets including retail, consumer goods, construction, dairy, defence, industrial, fuels and energy. 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.

Key facts:
• Annual revenue in the UK & Ireland exceeds £1 billion
• Circa 18,000 employees including 4,000+ drivers
• Operates from 200+ locations with 13 million square feet of warehousing across the UK and Ireland
• Operating responsibility for around 3,600 vehicles
• Wincanton, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2015, provides supply chain solutions across a wide range of sectors including retail, construction, defence and energy