Britvic and Wincanton have extended their partnership by renewing their contract for another decade, reaching a milestone of 40 years of collaboration.
Britvic’s enduring relationship with Wincanton highlights the strength of their logistics and distribution partnership. Wincanton has been responsible for managing substantial storage and distribution operations for Britvic brands such as Robinsons, J2O, and Tango. This partnership has proven essential in efficiently dispatching approximately 650,000 cases of Britvic’s products daily from their facilities in Lutterworth and Rugby.
Significantly, the renewed contract includes strategic plans for substantial investments in automation at the Lutterworth site. These improvements aim to enhance productivity, capacity, and the overall capability of Britvic’s supply chain over the next ten years.
Nigel Paine, Britvic’s supply chain director, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing partnership, citing Wincanton’s excellent management and shared values concerning their people, planet, and performance pillars as key to their mutual success. Paine anticipates that continued innovation and efficiency will further strengthen their supply chain’s effectiveness.
James Hurrell, managing director of Wincanton’s grocery and consumer division, celebrated the contract extension as a proud milestone. He highlighted the company’s commitment to creating a resilient and innovative platform for Britvic’s growth in the UK, underpinned by their shared values.
The renewal of Britvic’s contract with Wincanton not only marks a significant anniversary but also sets the stage for future advancements in their supply chain. With planned investments and aligned values, this partnership promises continued success and innovation.
