DHL and Crawford Group extend collaboration
The Swedish Crawford Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of industrial doors and loading bay equipment being the market leader in Europe, has signed a five year contract for distribution, warehousing and logistics services with DHL.
Since 2001, Crawford has used the services offered by DHL. Initially, only for the delivery of finished goods to customers in Europe, but over the years Crawford has used more and more of the services offered by DHL. The new contract, which has a term of five years, includes a whole range of services comprising delivery to end customers in all European contries, worldwide distribution of parts, intercompany traffic between Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands to handle and stock control at these locations.
The large-scale subcontracting of the logistics activities to DHL follows Crawford´s strategic focus on its core activities. Claes Hydén, Group Logisitics Manager: “Crawfords core activities include design, production, sale, installation and service of industrial doors and dock loading systems. Distribution, storage and delivery of the finished or half-finished products are not part of our core activities. We have decided to subcontract these activities to DHL, which we have been doing business with for many years to the satisfaction of both parties”.
Wouter van Benten, Managing Director DHL Freight Benelux: “Our activities for Crawford prove that DHL is also the right partner for complex and cross-border logistics issues. We are well equipped to link our various channels and service activities in such a way that the customer gains full benefit from the services we offer”. Besides transport activities, DHL Heerhugowaard has 25 full time employees dedicated to Crawford. Internationally, this is 65 full time employees.
About Crawford Group
Crawford is the leading international provider of door & logistics solutions. The comprehensive range of doors and dock loading equipment combined with deep application know-how and an incomparable service offer, is the reason why more than a million customers have chosen Crawford as the preferred supplier for trouble-free operations around the clock. Crawford Group, with presence in more than 30 countries and a turnover 2005 of 3.748 MSEK is part of the stock listed Swedish Cardo, an international industrial group. Cardo Group employs nearly 6000 people and has a turnover of 7.880 MSEK.
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of 45bn euros in 2005.
