DB Schenker lands Siemens contract in UK

DB Schenker has sealed a deal with electrical manufacturing giant Siemens to provide production logistics support for its oldest UK manufacturing site.

The 10-year contract marks the first time DB Schenker has been chosen to operate warehouse facilities for a Siemens site in the UK. It will support the Siemens factory in Congleton, Cheshire, which produces variable speed drives. More than 1m units are assembled each year, for a wide range of industrial applications.

DB Schenker’s purpose-built 124,000sq ft depot in nearby be taking place in aid of industry charity Transaid.

“It’s always been a muchenjoyed day out for all the teams that have joined us at our previous golfing events,” said Vic Bunby, divisional director of Road Transport Media.

“Not only is it a brilliant opportunity to connect with colleagues, existing customers and potential new connections, but it’s also a fantastic golf course with top-class catering throughout the day.

“We do hope to see lots of familiar and new faces joining us in August.”

To find out more or to book tickets for your team, simply email katy.court@roadtransport.com

The Essential Details

The competition is made up of 23 teams of four (92 players in total). The format will be a four-ball full handicap Stableford competition, and the best three individual scores per hole per team will count.

Date: Thursday 31 August 2023

Location: Lambourne Golf Club, Burnham, SL1 8NF

Includes: Green fees, a golf-related gift, lunch and dinner with inclusive drinks, a raffle and trophy presentations.

Pricing: 4 ball team – £900 + VAT (includes all the above for 4 players)

Hole Sponsorship – £350 + VAT (includes editorial coverage, group sponsor sign and individual sponsor sign)

Truck Placement – £350 + VAT Buggy hire – £25 + VAT (limited buggies available)

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Middlewich will handle inbound deliveries of components for the Siemens factory, storing them securely and ensuring the required items are always available when needed. The items will then be transported on the 12-mile trip to Congleton up to eight times per day.

This latest partnership builds on DB Schenker’s existing relationship with Siemens around the world. Rob Matthews, head of supply chain at Siemens Congleton, said: “We are very happy to have completed the migration of our third party logistics relationship to DB Schenker.