Norbert Dentressangle truck

Morrisons has signed a new five-year deal withNorbert Dentressangle.

The new deal coincides with Norbert Dentressangle celebrating its 25-year anniversary at its Glasgow depot, which has catered for Morrisons since it acquired Safeway in 2004.

Employing more than 1,000 people in total, 35 of whom have worked at the site since it opened, Norbert Dentressangle is responsible for managing Morrisons’ 575,000 sq ft composite distribution centre, along with a further 85,000 sq ft fresh produce distribution centre, both serving Morrisons’ stores throughout Scotland.

Norbert Dentressangle handles Morrisons’ complete range of food products, with the warehouse team receiving, picking and despatching around the clock seven days a week to ensure the best-possible freshness for Morrisons customers.

The company also manages Morrisons’ Scottish delivery operations, along with the supply of frozen food to stores in the north of England.

Norbert Dentressangle also operates the on-site Resource Recovery Unit which collects 60 tonnes of plastic and 900 tonnes of cardboard for recycling and sorts 1.1 million trays every month, helping Morrisons achieve its environmental targets.

Ross Eggleton, Morrisons group logistics director, said: ”We are pleased to have agreed a contract extension with Norbert Dentressangle for our Bellshill site following positive negotiations. I’d also like to recognise the contribution that the colleagues and site have made to the Morrisons business as they celebrate 25 years, a fantastic milestone especially for colleagues who have been with us since day one.”

With more than 500 stores throughout the UK, Morrisons operates a nationwide distribution network comprising eight major centres, including seven multi-temperature composite distribution centres, complemented by additional satellite centres and three convenience store centres.

With more than 14,700 employees across 195 sites, 1,700 vehicles, and around 3.5 million sq. m of warehousing, Norbert Dentressangle is one of the UK’s largest and transport and logistics companies.

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