TM Logistics joins forces with Sapa Profiles UK Ltd

Supply chain specialist TM Logistics (TML) has been awarded the contract to supply Sapa Profiles UK Ltd, part of the world's largest aluminium extrusion company.

The agreement sees TM Logistics providing a sophisticated transport solution for Sapa's UK sites - Cheltenham and Tibshelf. TML will also be working in partnership with Sapa's existing warehouse teams at its UK operations to share best practice and maximise efficiency.

"We see TM Logistics as an ideal partner," said Dan Pardoe, Logistics Operations Manager for Sapa Profiles UK Ltd.

"As well as being able to offer the infrastructure which we need to distribute our products throughout the UK, the company has the necessary expertise and skills to help us retain our position as the UK's number one aluminium extruder.

"In awarding TML the contract, we were impressed by the firm's professionalism and commitment to customer service. TML has a proven track record in the manufacturing sector and we're confident this will be the start of a long and mutually beneficial relationship."

TM Logistics will be responsible for delivering in excess of 35,000 tonnes of extruded aluminium annually from Sapa's Cheltenham and Tibshelf sites. To achieve this, the firm is anticipating making over 12,000 deliveries per year.

David Bratton, TML's Business Development Director, said: "We're delighted to be working in partnership with Sapa and the contract plays to our core strength of distribution expertise.

"As well as providing hands on support to Sapa's existing employees in Cheltenham and Tibshelf, we will be offering strategic advice and exploring ways of adding value and maximising efficiency.

"Sapa is a natural fit for us and we're looking forward to working together."

Employing over 350 people in 16 on-site operations and warehouses across the UK, TM Logistics is ideally placed to support Sapa Profiles UK Ltd.

Nationally, TM Logistics operates a fleet of over 200 vehicles and 300 trailers and ranks many top name companies, such as DCS Europe, Crown Food UK, Kingspan Plc, Rexam Beverage Can UK Ltd and Plastic Omnium amongst its client portfolio.

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