A joint venture between Oakland International and Solstor UK is set to open new trading opportunities for both UK and European based manufacturers and suppliers wishing to transport goods into the UK and Ireland from Europe and from the UK/Ireland to the continent.
A multi temperature supply chain specialist covering storage, picking, contract packing and logistics, Oakland has experience of working with Solstor on previous joint ventures which proved successful utilizing Solstor’s temperature controlled vehicles to transport European product into the UK, with all storage and onward distribution of retailer goods throughout the UK overseen by Oakland’s Midlands based depots. By extending the cooperation between the two companies, as customer demand grows, we are both resourced to meet that growth and extend our frequency of service.
Oakland’s Managing Director, Dean Attwell, commenting on the joint venture said: “Oakland’s model for chilled case and pallet consolidation works extremely well, distributing as we do throughout the UK and Ireland for wholesale and retail networks and by teaming with Solstor we are able to provide a simpler, more cost effective solution for importers/exporters of European products and can assist any retailers who want to effectively operate a factory gate collection solution. We are also opening up more opportunities for UK manufacturers and suppliers to get their products on to the shelves of our European retailer partners through reverse logistics routes.”
Established in 1998, Oakland is a family owned business that has continued to experience positive growth by adapting and accommodating to client need. With depots in Beoley and Alcester, Oakland works with numerous recognized household names of food and consumer goods distributing products to retail, discounters and foodservice outlets across the UK and Ireland such as Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi, Nisa, Londis and P&H.
Commercial Director for Solstor, Clive Lester, added: “Solstor, as the major UK-based, temperature controlled EU logistics operator, are continually seeking methods of adding value to our extensive transport services. By developing this link with Oakland, from whom we have only ever experienced highly professional services, we can see great opportunities in providing specialist services for both our current and future customers with a unique single rate package. Together we can collect from any EU country, then store, pick and deliver through to all retailers across the UK and Ireland – all under one operational system. The great advantage for all parties is the simplicity of control and management. The client has only one point of contact, from factory to shelf, with the confidence of a full web-based track and trace and stock control system.”
Like Oakland, Solstor, created in 1983 is still a family owned company with the same traditional values and has developed to meet the modern day demands of European supply chains and along with our local offices in Italy and Spain, currently manages a fleet of over 300 temperature controlled vehicles.
Dean said: “Continuing to generate new and innovative business ideas benefits Oakland, Solstor UK and our clients, providing the best possible trading opportunities available.”
Oakland International Ltd has appointed Paul Evans as their new IT and Infrastructure Manager with primary responsibility for taking the company’s IT infrastructure to the next level.
Paul, joining the Oakland team brings considerable industry experience and a wealth of knowledge from his twenty years of working within both chilled and ambient distribution environments. Previously holding the role of Systems and Implementation Manager responsible for development and client business integration, he is now tasked with extending Oakland’s customer focused service offer.
Paul Ziolek, Oakland’s Operations Director said: “Paul’s appointment as IT and Infrastructure Manager is a key ingredient to Oakland’s ongoing programme of continual business investment in new technology and IT solutions to support our ever growing UK, Irish and international client base. With Paul’s expertise we plan to develop and upgrade our Proteus Warehouse Management System at both the Company’s Beoley and Alcester depots to provide our customers with an extended robust and thoroughly integrated business solution.” adding further: “His immense business acumen will ensure we attain our set business goals and continue to deliver Oakland customers with an ever evolving and enhanced customer focused service platform to meet today’s constantly changing supply chain business agendas.”
For further information please contact Dean Attwell MD Oakland International or visit
http://www.oakland-international.com
