ACS&T Logistics extends partnership with ice cream giant Menorquina
January 24, 2012
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.
As part of the service, we will continue to provide centralised storage, picking and UK distribution to nearly 200 depots across the UK and Ireland, for a range of tasty, quality individual desserts and ice creams under the Menorquina, Kalise Foodservice and Prestige brands.
Declan Matthews, Director of Grupo Kalise Menorquina, said:
“We have been working with ACS&T for over 12 years, and the new agreement is testament to the quality of the temperature controlled service they have provided.
“Managing our huge range of 200 different products, and ensuring that they reach the correct destination in perfect condition every time is incredibly important to our business. ACS&T are a flexible, dependable and cost-effective logistics provider which has helped us to develop exceptional service levels well beyond those of our competition.”
The storage, picking and distribution services are backed up by our leading-edge online stock management system, which provides up to the minute information on stock levels and locations and helps to ensure that the whole process runs smoothly and efficiently. This system is available to all ACS&T customers, and gives them unrivalled visibility and control over stock held in our stores.
Carl Robinson, our Sales and Commercial Director, said:
“We aim to develop lasting relationships with our customers, by delivering effective, reliable logistics solutions that help to optimise supply chains. We have an excellent relationship with Menorquina, and will continue to develop our service to meet the changing needs of the company.”
Established in 1940, Grupo Kalise Menorquina is Spain’s premier ice cream manufacturer. The company prides itself on delivering quality products, and upholding exacting standards throughout both its manufacturing facilities and their distribution network. The company supplies a variety of products designed to suit every food service client, from top restaurants to cafes and schools.
Renowned across Europe for its popular Kalitoys range, headed by the ‘Punky’ character, Menorquina uses only the finest ingredients, and traditional recipes. In 2010, the company launched the innovative Impulse range, which has proved to be a huge hit across the UK and Ireland.
ACS&T operates from four centres in Grimsby, Wolverhampton, Tewkesbury and Scarborough. Our extensive resources include 12 cold stores, 3 ambient stores, comprehensive co-packing facilities and large, dedicated and shared user multi-temp transport fleets.
Committed to delivering high quality service and operating with integrity and a concern for the environment, we are accredited with the BRC Storage & Distribution certificate across all sites and temperature regimes in addition to the ISO9001 and 14001.
To find out more about Grupo Kalise Menorquina please visit www.menorquina.com.