Bibby Distribution & Ultraframe have worked in partnership since 2005.  Bibby are responsible for delivering orders to trade centres and fabricators throughout the UK.  Ultraframe recognised that their in-house transport operation needed to be more efficient and required the support of an innovative logistics partner to develop and deliver a flexible, efficient and effective distribution solution.   Through working together and adapting the solution in line with Ultraframe's changing business requirements, Bibby have successfully improved the distribution operation, which is now seen as a valued asset by Ultraframe.

Customer 

Ultraframe is the market leading designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems, delivering to trade centres and fabricators throughout the UK.  They manufacture over 3,500 products supplying to thousands of trade customers in the UK and Europe.

Current situation

The central transport team operates in close partnership with the Ultraframe on their site in Clitheroe.  Managing deliveries of over-sized and fragile stock either directly from this site or via outbases in Glasgow, Bicester and Bristol for onward delivery.  Bibby have the responsibility of managing the operation comprising dedicated vehicles, the management of specialist stillages and introduction of POD scanning.