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Leading supply chain provider Wincanton has invested £4.2m in adding 27 new vehicles to its dedicated construction fleet. The vehicles will be used to carry loads of building materials from bricks, to tiles and aggregates for a range ofWincanton customers in the construction sector.

Wincanton operates the UK's largest shared-user construction materials fleet with around 200 vehicles. Wincanton MD Chris Kingshott said: "This investment reflects our commitment to the construction sector and follows a recent 27% growth in volumes from our customers.

"We are committed to continually delivering improved efficiencies and service for our customers and these new vehicles are perfectly suited for handling complex loads at demanding delivery points including homes and commercial construction sites."