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CUB taps BevChain for eastern logistics

New deal strengthens relationship of more than half a century standing

 

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has appointed BevChain to provide warehousing and metropolitan delivery services across its eastern states operations.

The stand-alone network will see Linfox  subsidiary BevChain operate CUB’s own warehousing facilities and provide route delivery services for CUB’s pack and keg requirements at Truganina in Victoria, Rosehill in New South Wales, and Heathwood in Queensland, as well as metropolitan keg delivery services from Abbotsford in Victoria.

“We’re delighted that CUB has recognised the benefit of the specialist beverage solution put forward by the BevChain team,” Linfox CEO Mark Mazurek says.

“This has been a strong opportunity to back our investment in BevChain and it’s consistent with our strategy to match our specialist industry expertise with our customers’ market requirements.” 


 

Read how Linfox took full control of BevChain here


For CUB, the deal reconfirms the long-standing confidence the firms have in each other.

“This agreement extends our relationship to more than 50 years,” CUB CEO Jan Craps says.

 “BevChain are the leaders in beverage supply chain solutions, and CUB is excited to be partnering with them to support our supply chain and ensure that we’re delivering the freshest beer to Australians, wherever they might be.”

The sentiment was echoes by evChai general manager Bob Kennedy.

“It’s a great news story for our business, and gives us tremendous encouragement that we’re doing the right things, and doing them well,” Kennedy says.

“CUB and Linfox have a deep history extending back to 1968, so we appreciate the importance of the relationship to the group, and we’re excited about taking up the mantle.”

Transition planning is said to be underway, and BevChain will begin  services at each site as existing arrangements expire.

 

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