Wincanton expands supply chain services to defence and energy industries by acquiring Product Support Limited
Leading supply chain solutions provider, Wincanton, has today announced the acquisition of Product Support Limited (PSL), a specialist in the supply of logistics and support solutions primarily for the defence and energy industries.
The deal provides a platform for Wincanton to extend its services and solutions to other sectors where specialist handling, safety and security are of paramount importance, both in the UK and mainland Europe.
PSL’s customer base includes businesses in the defence industry, the commercial aerospace market, oil and gas refineries, and high technology manufacturing. Employing over 400 people, the company operates from over 20 support centres across the UK, and has extensive expertise in handling high value products of a highly sophisticated nature where safety and compliance are critical.
Gordon Scott, Managing Director of Wincanton’s Industrial business unit commented:
“The acquisition of PSL is an exciting development for Wincanton. We are continuing to expand into new areas and sectors which can benefit from our extensive logistics expertise and commitment to operational excellence. PSL is a business that shares our vision and provides a good cultural fit with Wincanton.”
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Wincanton plc – leading supply chain solutions
Wincanton is a European leader in the design and delivery of advanced supply chain solutions. Its 30,000 people operate across Europe, producing an annual turnover of over £1.9bn / €2.8bn, and offer a broad spectrum of services that enable clients to optimise their logistics requirements at local, national or regional level.
Serving some of the world’s leading companies, Wincanton offers extensive experience in many market sectors, including automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, food service, high tech, industrial, energy & petroleum and retail.
Wincanton is focused on operational excellence, continually striving to provide value and product leadership through a detailed understanding of companies’ requirements. The results are solutions that allow customers to focus on their core business. Warehousing solutions are tailored to requirements on a dedicated, shared-user or networked basis, while transport is provided utilising road, rail, air and intermodal systems. Further information on Wincanton's unique achievements and competencies can be found by visiting www.wincanton.co.uk
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