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January/February 2019
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ogistics firm Suttons Japan recently reached an important
milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The company was formed in 1998 as a joint venture with UK-
based Suttons International. To mark the occasion, Suttons’ CEO
John Sutton, MD Barry McNally and Asian regional director Jeroen
Rozendal visited Japan for an event in Tokyo, with Suttons Japan
MD Takemitsu Hayashi and his team, along with key customers
and suppliers.
Suttons Japan signed its first contract in 1999 and has since
gone from strength to strength, expanding into larger offices
while increasing its workforce.
In 2007, the founder and MD of Suttons Japan, Hidekatsu
Hayashi, retired from the business with his son, Takemitsu
Hayashi, taking over as MD and leading the company to
continued success.
John Sutton said: “It was an honour to visit Japan and celebrate
with our team in Tokyo. This milestone and the success that
Suttons Japan has achieved is a real credit to them…here’s to 20
more years!”
Takemitsu Hayashi added: “I’m so pleased that we could share
this important event with our colleagues, customers and
Suttons Japan signed its first contract in 1999 and has since gone from strength to strength
suppliers. We couldn’t have reached this anniversary without their
support, in fact, a number of customers attending the celebration
have been working with Suttons Japan since we started.
“Customer care is something our team dedicates itself to, so it
was especially pleasing to hear so many clients at our anniversary
event say how much they appreciate the service we offer.
“I look forward to many more years working closely with Suttons
International and building upon this strong platform we have
created together.”
Meanwhile, Suttons Tankers has agreed a new multi-million
pound contract with CF Fertilisers UK.
The Widnes-based logistics specialist has extended its
relationship with the leading UK fertiliser manufacturer to secure a
new long-term partnership.
The contract will see Suttons Tankers provide distribution services
for all CF Fertilisers’ bulk liquid and gas products.
The deal will involve Suttons transporting the products from
bases in the North East and North West of England to locations
across the UK.
Michael Cundy, managing director of Suttons Tankers said: “This
contract represents a significant win for our tanker division, with
the client recognising our significant ability and experience in
handling and transporting their specialist products.
“We look forward to building on our partnership with CF
Fertilisers, an important long-term customer and a significant
player in the market, producing and supplying around 40 percent
of the UK’s fertiliser needs.”
Zach Kutch, commercial operations manager of CF Fertilisers UK,
commented: “We require a partner who can deliver our varied
products to the highest of health, safety and operational
standards. In Suttons Tankers we have found a partner we can rely
on, with the resource and know-how to maintain the high
standards our customers expect.”
Suttons Tankers operates in the UK with a fleet of more than
500 vehicles focused on the chemicals, gas and fuel sectors. The
firm has also strengthened its team with two new appointments
at board level.
Gary Oliver joins as operations director West, replacing Roger
Parr who has now been appointed the company’s new commercial
director.
Parr’s appointment recognises his leadership in a series of
continuous improvement projects for leading customers of Suttons
Tankers.
Oliver joins the company from DX Network Services where he
has worked as a regional director and operations director since
2010.
Working with Steve Hassall, operations director East, Oliver will
be responsible for leading the business strategy, objectives and
performance at Suttons’ Widnes, Eastham and Willenhall depots.
Michael Cundy, managing director of Suttons Tankers, said: “I’m
pleased to welcome Gary to the business and look forward to
benefiting from his vast experience in senior roles, enhancing
customer relations. And congratulations to Roger who is making a
natural progression having been an integral part of our
Commercial Leadership team since joining in 2015.
“These two appointments highlight our UK strategy to improve
continually the customer experience and add value at all points in
the delivery chain. We look forward to reaping the rewards of this
fresh structure and approach within our tanker division.”
www.suttonsgroup.com
Suttons will transport CF Fertilisers products from bases in the North East and North West of
England to locations across the UK