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Wincanton is a leading British supply chain solutions company. The Group provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best known companies.
It is active across a range of markets including food and consumer goods; retail and manufacturing; eCommerce; the public sector; major infrastructure; building materials; fuel; and defence. With almost 100 years’ heritage, Wincanton's 19,600-strong team operates from more than 200 sites across the country, utilising 3,500 vehicles.
It is active across a range of markets including food and consumer goods; retail and manufacturing; eCommerce; the public sector; major infrastructure; building materials; fuel; and defence. With almost 100 years’ heritage, Wincanton's 19,600-strong team operates from more than 200 sites across the country, utilising 3,500 vehicles.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England
Employees
10001+
Founded date
1915
Mentions in press and media 25
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| Jun 12, 2025 | Wincanton: Losses double as GXO takeover decision drags on | Losses at Wincanton have doubled after leaving the London Stock Exchange as a decision over its acquisition by GXO has still yet to be made. The Wiltshire-headquartered business slipped into the red for the first time in more than 20 years ... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | GXO-Wincanton deal would raise costs for supermarkets, says CMA | |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Tea to Clip rivals’ wings at Wincanton | |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Higher prices warning issued over Wincanton takeover as GXO handed ultimatum | |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Tharsus Group Invests £8M in VersaTile's warehouse automation | Robotics company VersaTile Automation has raised £8 million in Seed investment from Tharsus Group, and is today launching its automation technology platform to enhance productivity in UK warehouses. VersaTile is led by the team behind UK ma... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Yet another UK firm heads for private hands after £400m-plus deal | Wealth manager Mattioli Woods is set to be snapped up by a London-based private equity outfit after waving through a £432m deal to its shareholders today. In an announcement this morning, the London-listed firm said it had struck an 804p pe... |
| Nov 10, 2022 | GS1 UK strengthens food and retail expertise with the appointment of two new non-executive directors | GS1 UK strengthens food and retail expertise with the appointment of two new non-executive directors Thu, Nov 10, 2022 11:34 CET Report this content London, 10 November 2022 – GS1 UK has announced that Ian Keilty, Chief Operating Officer of... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Wincanton : Half Year Results for the six months to 30 September 2021 (unaudited) | Wincanton plc ("Wincanton" or "the Group"), a leading supply chain partner for UK business, today announces its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2021. Attachments Original Link Original Document Pe... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Wincanton : Financial Document | For immediate release 19 November 2021 WINCANTON plc Half Year results for the six months to 30 September 2021 (unaudited) Wincanton delivers strong growth and continued strategic progress Wincanton plc ("Wincanton" or "the G... |
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FAQ about Wincanton
When was Wincanton founded?
Wincanton was founded in 1915.
What has the press written about Wincanton?
Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning Wincanton, among them “Wincanton: Losses double as GXO takeover decision drags on” (Jun 12, 2025) and “GXO-Wincanton deal would raise costs for supermarkets, says CMA” (Feb 19, 2025).
Is Wincanton still active?
Yes, Wincanton is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 7, 2026.