In a bid to create sustainable supply chain value through technology and automation, Wincanton has agreed to acquire UK-based warehouse execution software, automation and controls specialist Invar Group Limited.
With the acquisition, Wincanton will be able to capitalize on Invar’s automated warehouse solutions powered by its proprietary software, the Invar Warehousing Software (IWS).
IWS is an intuitive, configurable and scalable software suite which intelligently orchestrates warehouse activity and enables the smooth integration of wider warehouse technology, particularly robots and automation.
According to Wincanton, the acquisition represents a key milestone in its strategic roadmap to deliver more robotics and automation projects at pace for its customers.
James Wroath, Wincanton’s CEO, said, “This capability enhancing acquisition catapults us on our journey to become a leading integrator of automation and robotics solutions for supply chains. The Invar team is a great cultural fit, with a pedigree in developing and integrating best-in-class solutions. The combination of this, alongside Wincanton’s deep customer partnerships and operational expertise, will enable us to deliver more value, faster, for our customers.”
Invar will remain as a standalone business within the Wincanton Group. The company’s managing director, Craig Whitehouse, said, “From the considerable interest shown in our business, we selected a partner that clearly offered the best long-term future for Invar and its people. Wincanton, with its deep resources and wealth of knowledge of the logistics sector, makes a perfect strategic partner for Invar – where our synergies on technology and automation align for a bright future. We are excited to be taking this next great step together.”