28 September 2006

Wincanton teams up with Valpak on WEEE

Leading electronic recycler, Wincanton, and the UK's leading compliance scheme provider, Valpak, have announced an alliance to offer complete solutions that will enable manufacturers and retailers with producer responsibility to discharge their obligations under the forthcoming UK WEEE regulations.

Wincanton and Valpak will co-operate in developing and marketing services in this sector, utilising Valpak's producer compliance service expertise and Wincanton's supply chain solutions and treatment specialism.

The partnership will enable the development of a WEEE services package, including a joint strategic approach. It will offer clients turnkey and bespoke solutions, whereby Valpak registers the producer and manages producer compliance, and Wincanton designs and manages the transport and treatment solutions. This approach will minimise costs and maximise efficiencies to the client.

Steve Gough, CEO, Valpak Limited, says: "We're delighted to announce our partnership with Wincanton, and to be able to offer businesses a strategic approach to the impact of the WEEE directive."

Gordon Scott, Managing Director, Industrial, Wincanton, comments: "Valpak has unparalleled experience and a track record in delivering sustainable and cost-effective compliance solutions. Valpak - like Wincanton - has been involved in preparations for the WEEE directive for a number of years. Their knowledge of managing producer compliance, teamed with Wincanton's logistics and recycling capabilities, will allow us to deliver a unique, cost effective WEEE compliance solution to our customers."

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Editors' notes - Wincanton plc

Wincanton plc - leading supply chain solutions

Wincanton, a FTSE 250 company, is a European leader in the design and delivery of advanced supply chain solutions. Its 28,000 people operate across Europe, producing an annual turnover of over £1.8bn / €2.6bn, and offer a broad spectrum of services that enable clients to optimise their logistics requirements at local, national or regional level.

Serving some of the world's leading companies, Wincanton offers extensive experience in many market sectors, including automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, food service, high tech, industrial, energy & petroleum and retail.

Wincanton is focused on operational excellence, continually striving to provide value and product leadership through a detailed understanding of companies' requirements. The results are solutions that allow customers to focus on their core business. Warehousing solutions are tailored to requirements on a dedicated, shared-user or networked basis, while transport is provided utilising road, rail, air and intermodal systems. Further information on Wincanton's unique achievements and competencies can be found by visiting our updated website at www.wincanton.co.uk

More information on Wincanton from Charles Carr

Tel: +44 (0) 1249 710763

Fax: +44 (0) 1249 710034

E-mail: charles.carr@wincanton.co.uk

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