BIBBY DISTRIBUTION RETAINS SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER CONTRACT FOR FURTHER THREE YEARS
11 October 2012
Bibby Distribution has secured a further three-year distribution and warehousing contract with insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover (SGI). It includes a 100 per cent fleet replacement strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2emissions in its transport operations.
The renewed agreement sees the introduction of three new 15.65m extended length trailers, alongside 20 aerodynamic high-volume teardrop trailers and 16 Euro 5 trucks to correspond with SGI’s focus on its environmental responsibilities. Route optimisation and delivery scheduling software has also been implemented to realise further operational efficiencies.
“We run a dedicated fleet for SGI and part of our commitment is to run equipment which meets the customer’s individual business objectives and allows us to increase our service levels,” said Mark Wilson, Divisional Director of Bibby Distribution. “In this case, the key objectives going forward are to increase load-fill on shunting operations to improve mpg, and bring improved planning efficiency into every route travelled.”
Bibby Distribution will continue managing the contract from SGI’s two facilities in Runcorn and Gotham, Nottinghamshire where Bibby employees are currently based.
“This is the ideal platform to show what extended length and teardrop trailers can really do in practice. Together with SGI we have set ambitious environmental targets, and by improving mpg alone we are expecting to see a carbon reduction of at least 65 tonnes per annum,” added Wilson.
The new extended length and teardrop trailers are now all running in the fleet and feature SGI’s striking livery.
Commenting on the renewed contract, David Lydon, Supply Chain Manager of Saint-Gobain Isover said: “We are delighted to have extended our distribution and warehousing contract with Bibby for a further three years. Since assuming responsibility for our operation following the purchase of TM Logistics back in October 2010, Bibby has become an integral part of Isover’s business, working hard to align with our key strategic drivers which encompass safety, customer service and environmental sustainability.
“The tender process was fiercely competitive, but with sound innovation and a real determination to add value, I am confident that we have a robust yet challenging strategy for the future,” he added.
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Notes to editors:
As one of the top ten logistics providers in the UK, Bibby Distribution exists to enable other companies to drive value from their supply chain activities. The company specialises in providing contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, systems integration and added value services to a wide range of customers.
Bibby Distribution operates from 105 locations across the UK, employs 2,500 people and manages 2 million ft² of warehousing space.
The majority of Bibby Distribution’s business is based on long-term partnerships. Its diverse capability also means it can share best practice across the various industry sectors it operates in, from Automotive to FMCG.
The company is part of the £1bn-turnover Liverpool-based Bibby Line Group, a 200 year old family owned business-to-business services specialist. It is involved in ship-owning and operation, shallow water accommodation, offshore oil and gas services, contract logistics, financial services, memorial parks, employment law, health & safety advisory services, specialist plant & equipment hire and retail.
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