UKWA Awards for excellence in the 3PL sector
August 1st 2008

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association's (UKWA) ninth Annual Awards for Warehousing ceremony was recently held at the Dorchester Hotel in London. The Association says this year saw a record number of entries for the following seven awards that were presented.

Best New Member: Michael Brannigan & Son – an Irish road freight logistics service provider. "An excellently maintained and very well run warehouse," says Ken Richards UKWA vice president.

Technology and Innovation: CEVA Logistics – for its company wide information system in 120 operational bases delivering all analogue and digital tachographs.

Training Award: The Bibby Academy – for providing training for all staff from basic to degree level education.

Warehouse Person of the Year: John Tombs, iForce – for setting up a new 232,000ft2 John Lewis fulfilment centre prior to Christmas.

Team of the Year: Simarco International – a new pick and pack venture with 12 clients achieved 100% accuracy on time.

Journalist of the Year: Peter Rowlands, e- fulfilment magazine – his understanding of the subject and the clarity of his writing made him an outstanding candidate.

Chairman's Award: Andrew Malcolm, chief executive, The Malcolm Group – UK wide logistics services. Progressing from repair workshops to chief executive, his experience has covered every aspect of the company.

Over 400 UKWA members and guests attended the awards which were sponsored by Jungheinrich.