DT Christmas Newsletter 2025

LOGISTICS

It should not be forgotten that the team operates around the clock, working tirelessly, with day and night shifts. Remarkable flexibility was also shown by the team in handling several last-minute requests for process adjustments from customers, which both have highly specific and complex packing and dispatch needs. Processing and quality control The team has processed and quality-checked over three million units of Hornby stock stored in the warehouse and over the first three months of the contract, consistently picked over 100,000 units per week, an incredible achievement in such a short period of time. While the journey to this point has been demanding, the Atherstone Operations Team has overcome every hurdle with determination and professionalism. Their dedication and hard work have been key in ensuring the operation runs smoothly, and our customers are happy. Managing director, Emily Stephenson says: “The DTL Directors and I would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported Atherstone during this period. A particularly special thank you to those in Atherstone who have truly gone above and beyond, working all hours of the day, often very anti-social hours. “Our thanks also goes out to DTC/DTG and DTL staff who have stepped in to support with TUPE consultations, to colleagues from other branches who have willingly jumped in to lend a hand on the shop floor. We also cannot forget the patience and cooperation from those trying to arrange inbound/outbound booking slots. Looking ahead W e’re also making significant strides internationally. This year, we secured and went live with our first customers at the EU facility, which we operate in partnership with Jan de Rijk (see page 12). These customers include: Dryrobe EU, Mancave Cosmetics, Footasylum, as well as Larry King, which is expected to go live in 2026. It’s an exciting development that strengthens our international reach and is another service we can offer our customers. A key contract extension: Lovehoney One of the many standout achievements of the year has been securing a 5-year contract extension with Lovehoney. After a successful tender process, we are incredibly proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Lovehoney for another five years. This contract extension is not just a win for Davies Turner, but reflects of the strong bond we’ve built with Lovehoney over the last eight years. Bristol’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and consistent results played a significant role in securing this extension. Scheppach UK: A remarkable achievement Another exciting success story comes from Scheppach UK, which specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality woodworking machinery and power tools.

“We have never witnessed such a powerful display of team work, camaraderie and the true Davies Turner spirit. “We are hugely grateful for your dedication and hard work.” Looking ahead to 2026 As we look forward to the new year, we are excited about the opportunities in the pipeline. We have a number of open quotes and tenders in progress, and we are optimistic about their success. With available space in both our UK and EU warehouses, we’re in a strong position to continue expanding. Given the remarkable success we’ve seen this year, I’m confident that 2026 will bring even more growth and achievement for Davies Turner Logistics. Since launching in the UK, Scheppach has experienced phenomenal growth, selling 10,000 units and reaching £1 million turnover in just six months. This is a fantastic result, and it highlights the impact of our service and team support. Lewis Anderson, MD of Scheppach UK, appreciates that support, commenting thus: “Please pass on my thanks to all of the team, as I think from zero to this in six months is testament to everyone’s hard work and effort. It would not have been possible for us to achieve this without the support from everyone at Davies Turner. I am extremely confident that the next six months will only be much more!”

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