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The Genesis of ABMAC
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THE reorganization of Associated Deliveries Ltd. in consequence of the formation (reported last week) of ABMAC Deliveries Ltd. by Associated Biscuit Manufacturers and John Mackintosh Ltd., recalls the war-time pooling arrangements for biscuit distribution. Some of the companies thought it would be a good idea to keep a co-operative pool going. Accordingly, ADL was set up by a group comprising Huntley and Palmers Ltd., Peek, Frean and Co. Ltd., Carr and Co. Ltd. and John Mackintosh and Sons Ltd., J. Terry, of York, and Chivers-Hartley Ltd. were other early members of ADL.
Since 1946, from its headquarters in Reading, ADL has given satisfactory service to its member companies, which have been serviced from 34 depots in the UK.
Between 350 and 520 vehicles have been employed by ADL according to seasonal traffic demands. These have been painted in the appropriate liveries of member firms, although this has not prevented sensible rationalization in operations—a Horlicks' vehicle would deliver for John Mackintosh or a Peek, Frean vehicle for J. Terry.
Associated Biscuit Manufacturers Ltd. own all the share capital of Huntley and Palmers, Peek, Frean and W. and R. Jacob and Co. (Liverpool) Ltd.
ABM decided for two reasons to run its own transport service. The Jacob biscuits concern, a recent newcomer to the ABM group, already ran its own fleet of vehicles. Only two ABM companies—Huntley and Painters and Peek, Frean—were in the ADL set-up. ABM, after reviewing its transport problems, decided that the distribution of large numbers of small lines could best be handled by a sophisticated materials handling system using palletized unit loads where appropriate.
This was put to the ADL members, recognizing that their special needs would not necessarily be acceptable to other group members. John Mackintosh and Sons, whose thoughts had been running on similar lines, responded and ABMAC has accordingly been formed.
Companies continuing to be served by ADL include Carr and Co., Clarnico, Horlicks, William Nuttall, J. Terry, Scribb ansKemp, Souchards, Callard and Bowser, Kenyon Son and Craven, and McDougall's Flour.
It is anticipated that the headquarters of ABMAC will also be at Reading. I understand that its chief executive has been appointed but an announcement is not expected just yet.
There will be a gradual process of disengagement as ADL is reorganized and the new ABMAC transport organization is established and staff employment matters will demand the close collaboration of the two organizations.
TRTA Division Moves: From next Monday, August 1, the address of the London and Home Counties division of the TRTA will be Park House, 22 Park Street, Croydon, Surrey. (Tel, 01-688 8296).