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ArticleCulina Group unveils Great new livery
Culina Great BearCulina Group has given itself a makeover to incorporate its newest brand as part of its corporate image.The group bought Great Bear Distribution back in March for an undisclosed sum.It has stayed true to its promise of retaining the company’s name, while designing a new look that clearly ...
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ArticleCulina Group in joint venture with Northern Ireland's Morgan McLernon
Culina Group has entered into what it has described as a joint-venture with Northern Irish haulage firm Morgan McLernon.Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Culina said in a statement that “the joint venture is a logical next step for both companies”.“Due to the strong partnership between ...
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Culina Group acquires Great Bear Distribution
Culina Group has acquired Great Bear Distribution for an undisclosed sum, effective from today (1 March) in a move that significantly expands the ambient network of the temperature-controlled specialist.The two businesses said that together it would have a combined turnover of some £400m, with Culina contributing £240m to that total ...
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ArticleMT Awards 2020: A love of growing businesses takes Thomas van Mourik to Service to Industry award
Through shrewd acquisitions, Culina Group chief executive Thomas van Mourik has built a logistics business boasting a turnover of over £1bn. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s all just an enjoyable hobby.A year as challenging as the last one has only served to enhance the reputation of Culina Group ...
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ArticleScala to make artificial intelligence the centre of its 21st annual supply chain debate
Global logistics consultancy Scala has announced its 21st annual debate, which will focus on the impact of artifical intelligence on the supply chain.
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ArticleAsda and Culina in major new truck deals with Volvo
Asda has ordered the largest ever number of HGVs running on renewable fuels in the UK, with 202 Volvo FH LNG tractor units delivered in the run-up to Christmas.The supermarket wants to transition its 1,000-strong core fleet of tractor units over to gas by 2024 after its own trials showed ...
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ArticleCulina Group cements 30 year relationship with Sacla' UK with contract extension
Culina Group is continuing its run of new contracts after winning a three-year deal with Sacla' UK.The contract cements a 30-year relationship with the Italian pesto and pasta sauce company, and Culina Group will continue to deliver Sacla' UK’s warehousing and distribution operations, which it has been doing since 1990.This ...
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ArticleWarrens Group joins Stobart in expanding Culina's DIRFT presence
Warrens Group has snapped up two new units at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) from logistics real estate developer Prologis, as part of its plans to drive growth.Baked goods warehousing and logistics provider Warrans Group is the preferred primary haulier for bread and cake distribution for Tesco and Sainsbury’s ...
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ArticleMeet the 2020 MT Award winners - Service to Industry sponsored by Aquarius IT
Mark Johnston, customer service director of sponsor Aquarius IT, Culina Group CEO Thomas van Mourik, and MT editor Steve HobsonThomas van Mourik has served Culina Group for over 25 years, developing it into a market leading organisation. With the acquisition of companies like Dairy Crest, Wiseman Dairies, Great Bear and ...
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Great Bear delivered roaringly good performance ahead of purchase by Culina Group
Great Bear Distribution delivered a stellar performance in the final financial year before Culina Group bought it in March.For the year to 31 December 2015, the Chester-based distribution and storage company reported an 8.2% turnover rise to £152.5m (2014: £141m) with pre-tax profit up 9.9% to £11.1m (2014: £10.1m) in ...