英国Wincanton物流公司简介
英国Wincanton是欧洲首屈一指提供先进供给链方案及设计的物流公司。公司业务遍布全欧,雇员人数达三万人,年营业额超过十八亿英镑/二十六亿欧元,所提供的一系列广泛服务,让客户无论在本地、国家或区域层面,都可以满足到其物流需要。
除了为一部分全球大公司提供服务外,Wincanton亦在多个不同市场领域拥有广泛的服务经验,包括汽车、化工、消费品、餐饮服务、高科技、工业,能源石油及零售。
英国Wincanton透过深入了解公司的需要,集中力量提高运作成效,不断努力提供具价值及产品领导能力的服务。这种解决方案结果让客户得以专注发展其核心业务。仓贮方案会因应客户需要度身订造,至于运输方式则可提供公用道路、铁路,航空或多式联运输系统。
公司历史
1925年,Wincanton Transport %26amp; Engineering Ltd created. A subsidiary of the West Surrey Central Dairy Company Ltd, its role is primarily to maintain dairy plant and equipment
1929年,West Surrey Central Dairy Company Ltd. changes its name to Cow %26amp; Gate
Early 1950s Cow %26amp; Gate merges with United Dairies to become Unigate Ltd. WT%26amp;E continues to operate as a separate company.
1970s WT%26amp;E splits into two separate companies: Wincanton Transport Ltd responsible for petro-chemical and milk haulage, Wincanton Engineering Ltd for engineering activities WTL diversifies further, moving into the field of temperature controlled operations Wincanton Chilled Distribution links manufacturers to St Ivel’s regional distribution centres.
1980s WTL uses its experience and knowledge to offer customers total fleet management in new market sectors.
1992年,WCD merges with Unigate Chilled Distribution UCD’s dedicated warehousing and retail distribution services, combined with WCD’s activities, more than double the size of Wincanton’s distribution business.
1993年,Wincanton makes its largest acquisition to date, with the purchase of Glass Glover Group Working for major retailers, Glass Glover’s large composite depots and operating base in the north of England and Scotland complement Wincanton’s distribution activities.
1995年,Wincanton enhances its logo and adds the word ‘Logistics’ to its title, reflecting its market sector and activities more accurately
2000年11月,UNIQ formerly Unigate, confirms its intention to demerge Wincanton。1月,Wincanton launches new corporate identity。12月,Wincanton acquires P%26amp;O Trans European.
2001年5月,Wincanton plc, as an independent company, quoted on the London Stock Exchange。1月,Wincanton acquires midiData.
2005年4月,Wincanton opens purpose-built corporate headquarters in Chippenham, UK.
2005年10月,Wincanton acquires Premium Logistics in France.
2006年2月,Wincanton enters FTSE 250.