Britvic and Wincanton reaffirm their enduring partnership with a decade-long contract extension, marking 40 years of collaboration.
- Wincanton continues its role in storage and distribution of key Britvic brands like Robinsons and J2O.
- Operations will persist at key facilities in Lutterworth and Rugby, dispatching significant daily volumes of Britvic products.
- Substantial investments in automation at Lutterworth aim to enhance efficiency and capacity.
- Shared values in people, planet, and performance underpin the partnership’s future growth.
Britvic, a leading beverage company, has once again solidified its partnership with Wincanton, a major supply chain specialist, by renewing their contract for another ten years. This extension brings their collaborative relationship to an impressive 40 years. Under this agreement, Wincanton will continue to provide Britvic with essential storage and distribution services.
Wincanton’s responsibilities include managing Britvic’s national distribution center in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, and operating its fully automated warehouse in Rugby, Warwickshire. Together, these facilities are responsible for dispatching approximately 650,000 cases of Britvic products every day, featuring popular brands such as Robinsons, J2O, and Tango.
In line with the renewed contract, Wincanton plans to make significant investments in automation at the Lutterworth site. This strategic move aims to boost productivity, increase capacity, and enhance supply chain capabilities over the next decade.
Britvic’s supply chain director, Nigel Paine, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing collaboration, highlighting Wincanton’s excellent site management and shared commitment to people, planet, and performance. He stated, “We look forward to the continued innovation and efficiency this partnership will bring to our supply chain.”
James Hurrell, Wincanton’s managing director for grocery and consumer, spoke proudly of extending their relationship with Britvic into a fourth decade. He emphasized the shared values around people, planet, and performance, reinforcing Wincanton’s commitment to building a resilient and innovative platform for Britvic’s growth in the UK.
Britvic and Wincanton’s partnership continues to thrive, embodying a shared vision for a productive and sustainable future.
