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Anheuser-Busch Europe Data Collection Acquires MARCH
Appoints New Logistics Data Collection Limited has acquired
the MARCH Group which specializes
Operation in highways maintenance software and
are the developers of the accredited
Anheuser-Busch Europe Ltd has MARCH Pavement Management System
announced the appointment of KN (UKPMS). The acquisition boosts Data
Drinks Logistics, part of the Kuehne Collection’s software development
+ Nagel global logistics network, capability and gives the company an
to handle its UK distribution and important entry into PMS; an area
warehousing operations. Beginning closely related to Data Collection’s core
in June 2007, KN Drinks Logistics DHL’s WEEE Compliance highways surveying business. “The
will be responsible for all Anheuser- acquisition of MARCH enables Data
Busch brands in the UK, which include Service Goes Live Collection to provide a seamless data
Budweiser, Bud Silver, Bud Ice, service from surveying to reporting
Michelob, Michelob ULTRA and Harbin. DHL is one of the first UK businesses with the additional benefit of data
KN Drinks Logistics offers a shared user to gain Environment Agency (EA) analysis; something that was previously
distribution network with eight regional approval for its WEEE (Waste unavailable. We see it as an important
distribution centres located throughout Electronic and Electrical Equipment) first step in developing a complete data
the UK dedicated to the specific needs compliance scheme. Having met the service and data bureau for Highway
of the drinks industry. The network EA’s comprehensive range of criteria to Engineers,” said Steve Batchelor,
will ensure the continued smooth and gain approval — including meeting strict Director of Data Collection Limited.
efficient delivery of Anheuser-Busch standards for reporting systems, quality
brands to on- and off-trade customers assurance, logistics infrastructure and As a result of the acquisition, the Data
throughout the UK. KN Drinks Logistics financial stability — DHL is now able to Collection team is being expanded to
will be supporting Anheuser-Busch with offer brand owners and importers of waste develop a new generation MARCHpms
dedicated customer service and stock electrical equipment membership of its due for release later this year. MARCHpms
deployment teams, and a planned new compliance scheme. Companies affected is a user-friendly Pavement Management
shared user facility in the Midlands. by the WEEE regulations had until March System designed specifically for UKPMS.
In addition, KN Drinks Logistics will 15 to register with an approved scheme. The system complies with national
manage export activity from the UK to Approved schemes are obliged to submit standards and allows visual and machine
Western Europe and the Middle East on WEEE data to the EA on behalf of their survey data to be processed in accordance
behalf of Anheuser-Busch. clients, as well as providing logistics with the UKPMS logical design. Users
solutions to fulfil collection and recycling can define a UKPMS road network, which
Phil Corfield, customer service director, obligations under the new regulations that is populated with an item inventory and
Anheuser-Busch Europe Ltd said: became law in the UK earlier this year. condition data. Automatic processing
“KN Drinks Logistics has extensive enables a number of operations to be
experience in drinks industry operations Paul James, head of WEEE services at carried out including rating, treatment
and has an operational structure fully DHL, said: “We are obviously delighted selection, prioritization by condition,
aligned to our business requirements, to have gained EA approval for our estimating and budgeting. Condition
allowing us to continue delivering high- compliance scheme that now enables projections, economic ranking and the
quality beers in a timely and effective us to work with clients to ensure they projection of network trends are standard
manner to our valued customers.” are on track for full compliance before 1 features of the system and also included
Werner White, managing director, KN July 2007. After delays in the introduction are over 200 Performance Indicator reports
Drinks Logistics said: “Anheuser-Busch of this significant piece of legislation, it (www.datacollection.co.uk).
Europe is a global brand owner which is important now for businesses to act
recognizes the value and flexibility quickly to register with an approved
offered by an industry-specific shared scheme and ensure they are ready for
user distribution network.” the new regulations.” DHL is holding a
series of free WEEE seminars across the
UK to help businesses understand their
obligations under the new legislation. To Data Collection Limited Directors
reserve your place at a seminar near you, Simon Phillips (right) and Steve
or discuss your individual needs, Batchelor (left)
visit www.dhl.co.uk.
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