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February 01, 2012
ACS&T extends partnership with Delta Foods
We have signed a new, multi-year deal with Delta Foods Ltd, in an extension of our long-term partnership with the specialist importer to the food service sector....
January 24, 2012
ACS&T Logistics extends partnership with ice cream giant Menorquina
We have signed a new contract with Grupo Kalise Menorquina, in the extension of our long-term partnership with Spain’s leading ice cream supplier....
December 08, 2011
ACS&T sign up 3663 to new long-term deal
We have secured a new five-year contract with one of the UK’s leading foodservice companies, 3663. This is the extension of the Frozen National Consolidation Scheme (NCS), a service we have been operating since 1994....
September 28, 2011
ACS&T expand fleet with £1M investment
We have recently invested over £1M in new fleet vehicles, to meet rising demand. The new vehicles will operate from our distribution centres across the UK and form part of our proactive on-going programme of investment....
June 16, 2011
ACS&T extends Young’s contract to a third decade
We have recently secured a new contract to provide our industry-leading storage and distribution services to the Foodservice division of one of the UK’s leading frozen food brands, Young’s Seafood. We aim to build lasting relationships with all our clients, and this new contract will see the extension of a service we have provided since the 1990s. ...
May 23, 2011
FSDF President Malcolm Johnstone Speaks at Centenary Lunch
In his capacity as FSDF President for 2011, ACS&T Managing Director, Malcolm Johnstone, addressed members at the Centenary Lunch. In his speech, Malcolm looked back over the many changes and challenges the federation has faced and adapted to over its rich history. He also spoke about the important role the federation has in the future, to ensure that it continues to provide food distribution and supply to the nation for another 100 years. Below is a copy of the full address....
December 14, 2010
ACS&T ploughs on through the Big Freeze
Despite some of the worst winter weather and driving conditions in living memory, ACS&T is keeping the nation’s food producers stocked with ingredients, and the supermarkets filled with food, thanks to a round the clock effort from our staff....
July 28, 2010
Buonissimo! From Italy to your plate – via ACS&T
For high-quality Italian food distributor Ticco Ltd, it’s crucial to have a logistics service that matches its own high standards. ...
July 15, 2010
From Vietnam to Europe – how we’re helping to make a fish’s journey smoother
A new, fast growing, sustainable alternative to tuna and swordfish now has a simpler journey from Vietnam to Europe’s high end retailers and food service outlets, thanks to our innovative partnership with Edge Worldwide Logistics. ...
May 12, 2010
ACS&T & EWL join forces to offer universal savings at every step of the global supply chain
ACS&T Logistics have formed a new partnership with global frozen logistics operator, Edge Worldwide Logistics, to offer a complete, end to end supply chain service. Designed to unlock savings throughout the supply chain for all those who source their products globally, this new service is unmatched throughout the industry....
February 12, 2010
True Grit
Despite January’s terrible weather, which produced the worst driving conditions most of us can remember, we’re delighted to report that ACS&T exceed its delivery targets. In excess of 95% of our deliveries reached their destinations on time. It’s a tremendous achievement of which ACS&T’s Managing Director, Malcolm Johnstone, is justly proud. ...
February 11, 2010
ACS&T delivers the Christmas Dinner
Christmas just wouldn’t have been Christmas this year without ACS&T. Or, to be more precise, Christmas dinner wouldn’t have been Christmas dinner. ...
February 10, 2010
ACS&T Grimsby becomes CPC approved Driver Training Centre
We are happy to announce that our Grimsby depot has now become a CPC approved driver training centre. We can now provide training courses to any professional LGV and PCV drivers for both their Initial CPC Qualification, as well as the mandatory Periodic Training, which requires all professional drivers to undertake 35 hours of training every 5 years. ...
November 20, 2009
ACS&T Extends 3663 Consolidation Scheme
ACS&T Logistics, the UK’s leading provider of frozen-food transport and storage have secured a three year contract with the UK’s leading foodservice company, 3663 First for Foodservice. This new contract is the extension of a long term relationship between the companies....
November 19, 2009
Extending the fleet
As part of our policy of sustainable expansion, we have invested in 11 new refrigerated trailers for our Temperature Controlled division, with livery provided by Humber Commercials, an operating division of ACS&T. The new trailers showcase the updated Temperature Controlled branding. Humber Commercials provides bodywork repairs and liveries for commercial vehicles, from small vans to all types of large goods vehicles. For further information on Humber Commercials, please email paintshop@acst.co.uk or call 01472 243542. ...
November 18, 2009
Historical Marine Fire and Safety Specialists relocate to grow business
Hull based marine fire and safety specialists Castle and Company have recently moved from their St. Andrews Quay offices to newer, larger premises on Hawthorne Avenue in order to meet rising demand for their services....
July 02, 2009
ACS&T extend Kwoks partnership
ACS&T Logistics, the UK’s leading provider of frozen-food transport and storage, has recently extended its working partnership with Kwoks Foods, the UK manufacturer of Oriental ready meals, for another 2 years....
February 12, 2009
ACS&T gains BRC accreditation across all sites
ACS&T Logistics, the UK’s pioneering providers of logistics solutions has recently become one of the first temperature controlled logistics companies to achieve British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification (Storage and Distribution) across all of its working sites. After an extensive auditing process by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) throughout 2008, certificates were approved and awarded in November. ...
October 23, 2008
October Newsletter
Welcome to the October edition of our Newsletter. In this issue, our Managing Director, Malcolm Johnstone, shares his thoughts on the turbulent nature of the logistics industry at the moment, and the importance to manufacturers of choosing a reliable and steady partner to provide their storage, distribution and production support solutions....
July 23, 2008
ACS&T Opens New Ambient Store in Grimsby as Business Booms
Grimsby’s ACS&T Logistics, one of the UK’s leading providers of logistics solutions, has opened a new store to support rapidly increasing demand for the services of its new Production Support division. Established earlier this year, ACS&T Production Support provides food manufacturers with a cost effective storage and delivery service for ingredients which can be stored at ambient temperature and packaging materials....
May 22, 2008
3663 National Frozen Consolidation Service to Expand
We are expanding our successful 3663 First for Food Service national frozen consolidation service, with the opening of an additional centre in Wolverhampton. The service, which offers case-level consolidated distribution to each of 3663’s 32 depots, allows 3663 suppliers to pay by the case, rather than by the pallet for delivery of stock. 3663 suppliers will be able to take advantage of the new centre when it opens on 1st June 2008!...
May 22, 2008
Supporting Suppliers
Leanne King has been appointed to the new role of 3663 Supplier Service Co-ordinator as part of the extension of the successful 3663 First For Foodservice national consolidation service. Leanne will be in charge of making sure that 3663 suppliers get the most out of our service. Her appointment will provide a single point of contact for all 3663 suppliers, and enable us to work together more closely to prevent costly shortages....
May 22, 2008
New Faces
We have recently appointed Steve Tomlinson as the Finance Director and Andrew Beasley as IT Project Manager....
April 27, 2008
ACS&T announces expanded range of services at Food and Drink Expo: Stand Number: Hall 6, K158.
Thanks to all who visited our stand at the Food & Drink EXPO at the NEC in Birmingham between 6-9 April. It was good to see so many familiar faces and to meet new ones too. It was great to receive so many expressions of interest and best wishes for the future development of our new divisions....