Millbrook and Meachers sign UK exclusivity contract

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Sam Pither

Logistics firm Meachers and Millbrook Beds, have signed a three-year contract which will see Meachers exclusively responsible for the management and operation of Millbrook’s UK transport needs.

The new agreement will see Meachers stepping up their existing responsibility for the UK distribution of Millbrook’s mattresses and beds.

Both firms are based in Southampton.

Gary Whittle, Commercial Director at Meachers, said: “We have a longstanding relationship with Millbrook Beds which spans more than ten years. I’m delighted to strengthen our relationship further with this new long-term agreement that will see Meachers become its total and sole UK logistics partner.

“The scale and geographic location of our fleet, combined with our knowledge and reputation for providing a high level of service, is something we are incredibly proud of as a business. Equal to that are our customers and the trust they place in us to keep their operations moving.”

The agreement will also see Meachers integrating all of Millbrook’s current drivers and a number of their trucks into its business due to a Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) clause included in the deal.

Ross Thurston, Operations Director at Millbrook Beds Ltd, said: “We have worked with Meachers for many years and are extremely pleased they have now taken over as our exclusive logistics partner. With Meachers’ extensive fleet and logistics experience, the delivery service we can now offer to our customers will improve significantly, enabling us to continue our expansion throughout the UK.

“I'd like to thank Gary and the team at Meachers for all their help and support in making the transition unbelievably smooth with no disruption to our customers.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.