The 'brand reach' of Alvey
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Snoopy
2/ Underperformance from Alvey in Europe
We don't hear much about it, but the size of Scott's business in Europe (made up of mainly Alvey) now matches, in staff numbers at least, those working in Australasia. This means the performance of the European business has a large effect on how the Scott's group as a whole is traveling.
I am finding it difficult to get a feel for the reach of Alvey. To assist with this, I have been perusing the Alvey website ( www.alvey.eu ) and have produced some 'summary information' for the brands they are palletising, conveying and warehousing.
Frozen Vegetables (Multi-line palletisation)
Ardo Dujardin, McCain, Bergia Frites, Mydibel, Clarebout, Pasfrost, Farm Frites, Pinguin, Lamb Weston Meijer
Potato Snacks (Multi-line palletisation) Gentle handling a key requirement
Lamb Weston Meijer, PepsiCo, Roger & Roger, Veurne Snack Foods
Dairy Products ('An absolutely key market segment' Work in all geographical markets with an Alvey presence. Challenge: open trays with delicate products.)
Danone, Maitres Laitiers du Cotentin, NOM UK, Yoplait, Friesland Campina, MilkLink, Olma, Fromagerie Bel, Molkerei, Alois Müller, Royal A-ware, Glanbia Müller UK, Savencia Fromage & Dairy
Ice Cream (Special expertise for low temperatures)
Haagen Dasz, Rosen Eiscream, SGS Frigicrème, Thiriet
Drinks (high capacity packing lines)
Coca Cola, Chaudfontaine, Emig, Korunní, Kuracjusz
Beer (Crates and Kegs, strong in Czech Republic)
Budweiser Budvar, Litovel,, Carlsberg, Pilsner Urquell, Heineken, Guinness
Coffee (Operate in largest coffee factory in Europe)
Douwe Egberts, Kraft Foods, La Maison du Café
Bakery & Flour Products (palletise 1kg packs, use robots for larger bags)
Brioche Pasquier, Panavi, Chateau Blanc, Penam, Délifrance, Puratos, Harrys, Vandemoortele
Poultry (client one of world's biggest poultry suppliers)
LDC, SNV
Feminine and Baby and Incontinence Paper Hygiene Products
Essity Germany, Essity Netherlands, Essity Poland, Essity Russia
Home Detergents
McBride, Procter & Gamble, Vandeputte
Cosmetics (few customers)
Clarins, Gols Mediterranée
Hospital Laundry System (France only, Sorting and picking linen for departments)
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, Centre hospitalier de Lagny, CHU De Reims, SIH Caudan, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, Jensen, CHU Clermont FerrandColruyt
Automotive (includes 'Maestro' software for 'just in time' delivery)
Deldo, Doyen Auto, MC Syncro, Volvo
General Manufacturing
Autajon, Sagem, Eternit, SEW, Isover, Schneider, Knauf, PGB
Alcyon, Durand Production, Saunier, Altadis, EPC Newspapers, Schulman Plastics, Bio c´Bon, Monsanto, Synerlab, Daikin, Nestlé Purina, Vandeputte, De La Ballina, Philip Morris, Western Newspapers
Logistics |
(including pioneered drive by collection of internet ordered retail goods) |
Atlas Copco, Eandis, Geodis, SB Logistics, bpost ,Eriks, Nationale Loterij Belgium, Spicers, CL Group, Euroterminal. Oesterbank, Spie, CNH, Fournial, Paul Boyé, Velleman, Colart, Franky Vleeswaren, PGB, Vergeer Kaas
Colruyt, Morrisons, Darty, Ubaldi, Décathlon. Delhaize. Leclerc
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