UK First as 3PL Enters Ready-Mixed Concrete Market

UK logistics firm Wincanton has reinforced its position in the construction sector following the announcement of a new contract with the UK’s largest supplier of ready-mixed concrete, Hanson.

The eight-year contract makes Wincanton the first 3PL provider to enter the ready-mixed concrete market. Under the terms of the contract, it is estimated that Hanson will require Wincanton to deliver in excess of half a million cubic metres of concrete each year. This will be fulfilled by a fleet of over 70 vehicles in Wincanton and Hanson liveries, which will be flexibly utilised to meet the demand.

Wincanton’s entry into the ready-mixed concrete supply chain will provide additional capacity at a time when it says the industry’s long term prospects look positive. It cites the government’s plans to build a million new homes by 2020 and to invest in major infrastructure projects such as HS2.

Hanson UK is part of the HeidelbergCement Group. Its concrete business consists of 178 production plants across the UK, which offers significant scope to develop this relationship further both in ready-mixed concrete and the wider Hanson business.

Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm and last year celebrated its 90th anniversary. It employs more than 18,000 people across 200 sites and its 3,600-strong fleet provides supply chain solutions across a wide range of sectors including retail, construction, defence and energy.