20th Jul 2015 06:37
LONDON (Alliance News) - Supply chain services company Wincanton PLC on Monday said it has secured a contract with FTSE 100-listed defence contractor BAE Systems PLC.
Under the contract, Wincanton will provide goods management and inspection, storage and packing and transportation services for BAE's military air and information sites in Samlesbury and Warton.
No financial details on the contract were revealed. Wincanton said the contract will be immediately and builds on existing services provided to BAE by Wincanton, which has around 150 staff dedicated to the BAE MAI operations.
Wincanton said it also will become the operator of a new purpose built Defence Logistics Centre, due to be completed in 2016.
"We are proud of our long standing and successful relationship with BAE Systems. We are dedicated to building on the excellent service that we have become known for as our two companies enter this exciting new phase," said Adrian Colman, Wincanton's chief executive designate.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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