Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company has opened a new 128,000 sq ft distribution centre in Stafford, to support its customer Screwfix.

The new site joins its existing network of four Distribution Centres (DCs) across Staffordshire to support Screwfix’s customer proposition, enabling staff to continue to stay safe at work and observe social distancing guidelines as volumes increase.

Wincanton has drawn on its experience to set up the site to a tight deadline, as operations are due to commence in August. Wincanton’s nationwide logistics network means it can also utilise its shared-user facilities and create scalability opportunities in line with Screwfix’s business growth.

Paul Taylor, Contract General Manager at Wincanton, says: “Mobilising an end-to-end solution to support the Screwfix business with a seamless customer experience in just four weeks is quite an achievement and demonstrates our agility and commitment to our customers.

“Wincanton’s ability to match space across our network and work in a flexible way ensures we continue to add value to our customer’s delivery and service proposition.”

Rosemary Wilkins, Director of Logistics at Screwfix, says: “It’s great to work with a logistics partner who can draw upon their scale to mobilise quickly to support the changing requirements of the business.”