K+N : important JV dans le domaine de la boisson
Communiqué de K+N Apr 25. 2006
Kuehne + Nagel Ltd, UK Headquarters
Scottish & Newcastle UK and Kuehne + Nagel UK to create largest national drinks distribution company
Joint venture constitutes one of the largest logistics contracts in the UK, with opportunities for growth and job stability.
London, 25 April 2006 - Kuehne + Nagel UK and Scottish & Newcastle UK (“S&N UK”) announce today that they have agreed to form a new joint venture to undertake drinks distribution in the UK. The venture, which constitutes one of the largest logistics contracts of its kind in the UK, will be formed by consolidating the distribution assets of S&N UK with those of Kuehne + Nagel and by the creation of a new Kuehne + Nagel owned division, KN Drinks Logistics.
Under the agreement, the joint venture will contract Kuehne + Nagel to provide all S&N UK’s primary (bulk movements from production sites to warehouses & multiple retail customers) and secondary (delivery from warehouses and regional depots to pubs and licensed premises) distribution activities for an initial contract period of 10 years.
To fulfil this contract, Kuehne + Nagel’s new division, KN Drinks Logistics, will specialise in the primary and secondary distribution of beverages throughout the UK, using the existing network facilities of both Kuehne + Nagel UK and S&N UK. At the same time, the joint venture will allow S&N UK to focus on its core business and will give KN Drinks Logistics the opportunity to specialise in the distribution of beverages. In addition, it provides an excellent base from which the newly created KN Drinks Logistics can develop an industry platform for all drinks suppliers and retailers in the UK.
Since 1991 Kuehne + Nagel has provided S&N UK with primary distribution and warehouse operations services, including five major regional distribution centres at strategic sites across the UK, and employing around 1,000 people. KN Drinks Logistics will absorb the existing Kuehne + Nagel contracts with S&N UK and will take over responsibility for secondary distribution activity.
All staff employed in the current Kuehne + Nagel primary operations on behalf of S&N UK, and all current S&N UK secondary distribution staff will transfer under TUPE into KN Drinks Logistics. The combined business will have nationwide coverage through 22 depots, with around 850 vehicles and 2,900 people.
Chief Executive for Kuehne + Nagel UKand Ireland, Peter Ulber, said: “This is a true win-win deal for all parties. Kuehne + Nagel will add value by using its logistics expertise. The independent KN Drinks Logistics business will represent a new and compelling offer to pub companies and beverage suppliers throughout the UK.”
Stephen Glancey, Group Operations Director for S&N plc said: “By placing our distribution business with the new venture, we have created the biggest and best invested drinks logistics business in the UK. It becomes free of constraints to grow and will be able to seek new contracts outside S&N. This specialist business will help provide our current distribution employees with enhanced job prospects and stability. Furthermore, S&N UK is now free to concentrate on its core businesses of developing and selling great drinks brands and contract pub management. The deal will free up further cash to be reinvested in these areas.”
S&N UK does not anticipate any immediate changes to its physical distribution network and customers are being briefed to explain the new arrangements and assured that it is business as usual.
Following today’s announcement S&N will begin a period of detailed briefings and consultation with affected employees. Subject to receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, it is proposed that KN Drinks Logistics Ltd will become operational and trade with effect from Monday 3rd July 2006.
For more information on this release contact:
Nigel Pollard (S&N UK) Tel: +44 (0) 7785 531756
Sue Brough (Kuehne + Nagel UK) Tel: +44 (0) 7880 752367
Notes to editors:
With more than 40,000 employees at 750 locations in 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight and contract logistics businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based supply chain management services. The Kuehne + Nagel UKand Irelandorganisation operates 78 locations with around 8,500 employees. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com
In January 2006 Kuehne + Nagel acquired ACR Logistics (formerly Hays Logistics), a major player in contract logistics across Europe. The acquisition places the company among the top five contract logistics groups globally.
S&N UK is part of Scottish & Newcastle plc. S&N is one of Europe’s leading brewers with strong positions in 14 countries, including leadership in three of Europe’s top six markets, Russia, the UKand France. Scottish & Newcastle is the leading brewer in the UKwith a 27% market share. The company supplies licensed pubs, clubs, restaurants & hotels and the take-home market.
S&N UK markets an extensive portfolio of famous brand names including Foster’s, John Smith’s, Kronenbourg 1664, Strongbow, McEwan’s and Newcastle Brown Ale.
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Rachat et joint venture chez Kuehne et Nagel
@ La rédaction de Stratégie Logistique
Kuehne et Nagel reprend la division groupage de F.W. Deus en Allemagne et signe un joint venture avec Scottish and Newcastle UK pour la distribution de boissons au Royaume Uni.
Deux contrats ont été renouvellés et renforcés chez Kuehne et Nagel. La premier, de 5 ans, avec le groupe Schindler, spécialiste mondial des escaliers roulants, stipule que le prestataire suisse fournira des services logistiques complets à Schindler en Asie Pacifique, au Moyen-Orient, en Afrique, aux Amériques et en Russie. C'est donc un élargissement en termes de prestation, qui du transport, s'étend à la logistique globale de même qu'un élargissement en termes géographiques puisque le contrat est aujourd'hui mondial. Le second contrat renforcé a été signé avec Hella, fournisseur de composants et systèmes d'éclairage et d'électronique pour l'industrie automobile. Ce client a choisi Kuehne et Nagel pour gérer l'entreposage national de sa division chinoise des pièces de rechange. Le prestataire opérait déjà son centre de distribution régional à Singapour.
Par ailleurs, Kuehne et Nagel a pu fièrement clamer la reprise d'une nouvelle société. Après celles du transporteur estonien E.M. Trans et du logisticien danois Ziegler, il s'agit à présent de la division groupage de la société allemande de logistique du meuble F.W. Deus. Cette vente concerne 130 employés qui seront transférés à la nouvelle filiale KN Deus, a assuré Kuehne et Nagel. Le prix de l'opération n'a pas été divulgué. Enfin, au Royaume-Uni, Scottish et Newcastle UK ("S & N UK") et Kuehne et Nagel UK viennent de créer le plus grand groupe de distribution de boissons. Ils ont signé ensemble un joint venture, de grande ampleur, qui se concrétisera par la consolidation des forces de distribution des deux sociétés d'une part et la création d'une nouvelle division appratenant à Kuehne et Nagel : KN Drinks Logistics. Ce partenariat s'étale sur 10 ans.
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Kuehne + Nagel Ltd, UK Headquarters
Scottish & Newcastle UK and Kuehne + Nagel UK to create largest national drinks distribution company
Joint venture constitutes one of the largest logistics contracts in the UK, with opportunities for growth and job stability.
London, 25 April 2006 - Kuehne + Nagel UK and Scottish & Newcastle UK (“S&N UK”) announce today that they have agreed to form a new joint venture to undertake drinks distribution in the UK. The venture, which constitutes one of the largest logistics contracts of its kind in the UK, will be formed by consolidating the distribution assets of S&N UK with those of Kuehne + Nagel and by the creation of a new Kuehne + Nagel owned division, KN Drinks Logistics.
Under the agreement, the joint venture will contract Kuehne + Nagel to provide all S&N UK’s primary (bulk movements from production sites to warehouses & multiple retail customers) and secondary (delivery from warehouses and regional depots to pubs and licensed premises) distribution activities for an initial contract period of 10 years.
To fulfil this contract, Kuehne + Nagel’s new division, KN Drinks Logistics, will specialise in the primary and secondary distribution of beverages throughout the UK, using the existing network facilities of both Kuehne + Nagel UK and S&N UK. At the same time, the joint venture will allow S&N UK to focus on its core business and will give KN Drinks Logistics the opportunity to specialise in the distribution of beverages. In addition, it provides an excellent base from which the newly created KN Drinks Logistics can develop an industry platform for all drinks suppliers and retailers in the UK.
Since 1991 Kuehne + Nagel has provided S&N UK with primary distribution and warehouse operations services, including five major regional distribution centres at strategic sites across the UK, and employing around 1,000 people. KN Drinks Logistics will absorb the existing Kuehne + Nagel contracts with S&N UK and will take over responsibility for secondary distribution activity.
All staff employed in the current Kuehne + Nagel primary operations on behalf of S&N UK, and all current S&N UK secondary distribution staff will transfer under TUPE into KN Drinks Logistics. The combined business will have nationwide coverage through 22 depots, with around 850 vehicles and 2,900 people.
Chief Executive for Kuehne + Nagel UKand Ireland, Peter Ulber, said: “This is a true win-win deal for all parties. Kuehne + Nagel will add value by using its logistics expertise. The independent KN Drinks Logistics business will represent a new and compelling offer to pub companies and beverage suppliers throughout the UK.”
Stephen Glancey, Group Operations Director for S&N plc said: “By placing our distribution business with the new venture, we have created the biggest and best invested drinks logistics business in the UK. It becomes free of constraints to grow and will be able to seek new contracts outside S&N. This specialist business will help provide our current distribution employees with enhanced job prospects and stability. Furthermore, S&N UK is now free to concentrate on its core businesses of developing and selling great drinks brands and contract pub management. The deal will free up further cash to be reinvested in these areas.”
S&N UK does not anticipate any immediate changes to its physical distribution network and customers are being briefed to explain the new arrangements and assured that it is business as usual.
Following today’s announcement S&N will begin a period of detailed briefings and consultation with affected employees. Subject to receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, it is proposed that KN Drinks Logistics Ltd will become operational and trade with effect from Monday 3rd July 2006.
For more information on this release contact:
Nigel Pollard (S&N UK) Tel: +44 (0) 7785 531756
Sue Brough (Kuehne + Nagel UK) Tel: +44 (0) 7880 752367
Notes to editors:
With more than 40,000 employees at 750 locations in 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight and contract logistics businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based supply chain management services. The Kuehne + Nagel UKand Irelandorganisation operates 78 locations with around 8,500 employees. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com
In January 2006 Kuehne + Nagel acquired ACR Logistics (formerly Hays Logistics), a major player in contract logistics across Europe. The acquisition places the company among the top five contract logistics groups globally.
S&N UK is part of Scottish & Newcastle plc. S&N is one of Europe’s leading brewers with strong positions in 14 countries, including leadership in three of Europe’s top six markets, Russia, the UKand France. Scottish & Newcastle is the leading brewer in the UKwith a 27% market share. The company supplies licensed pubs, clubs, restaurants & hotels and the take-home market.
S&N UK markets an extensive portfolio of famous brand names including Foster’s, John Smith’s, Kronenbourg 1664, Strongbow, McEwan’s and Newcastle Brown Ale.
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Rachat et joint venture chez Kuehne et Nagel
@ La rédaction de Stratégie Logistique
Kuehne et Nagel reprend la division groupage de F.W. Deus en Allemagne et signe un joint venture avec Scottish and Newcastle UK pour la distribution de boissons au Royaume Uni.
Deux contrats ont été renouvellés et renforcés chez Kuehne et Nagel. La premier, de 5 ans, avec le groupe Schindler, spécialiste mondial des escaliers roulants, stipule que le prestataire suisse fournira des services logistiques complets à Schindler en Asie Pacifique, au Moyen-Orient, en Afrique, aux Amériques et en Russie. C'est donc un élargissement en termes de prestation, qui du transport, s'étend à la logistique globale de même qu'un élargissement en termes géographiques puisque le contrat est aujourd'hui mondial. Le second contrat renforcé a été signé avec Hella, fournisseur de composants et systèmes d'éclairage et d'électronique pour l'industrie automobile. Ce client a choisi Kuehne et Nagel pour gérer l'entreposage national de sa division chinoise des pièces de rechange. Le prestataire opérait déjà son centre de distribution régional à Singapour.
Par ailleurs, Kuehne et Nagel a pu fièrement clamer la reprise d'une nouvelle société. Après celles du transporteur estonien E.M. Trans et du logisticien danois Ziegler, il s'agit à présent de la division groupage de la société allemande de logistique du meuble F.W. Deus. Cette vente concerne 130 employés qui seront transférés à la nouvelle filiale KN Deus, a assuré Kuehne et Nagel. Le prix de l'opération n'a pas été divulgué. Enfin, au Royaume-Uni, Scottish et Newcastle UK ("S & N UK") et Kuehne et Nagel UK viennent de créer le plus grand groupe de distribution de boissons. Ils ont signé ensemble un joint venture, de grande ampleur, qui se concrétisera par la consolidation des forces de distribution des deux sociétés d'une part et la création d'une nouvelle division appratenant à Kuehne et Nagel : KN Drinks Logistics. Ce partenariat s'étale sur 10 ans.
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