UK courier operator CitySprint has had its nationwide contract with Air Liquide UK extended forthree years, with the option to extend for a further two years at the end of that period.
Air Liquide UK, which is part of the Air Liquide Group, the world’s leading supplier ofindustrial and medical gases and related services, has been using CitySprint’s SameDay Courierservices on a daily basis since 2004. Earlier this year Air Liquide UK decided to extend itscontract with CitySprint for another three years, with the option to extend for a further two yearsat the end of that period, due to complete satisfaction with the service provided by the awardwinning courier network.
Under the contract, CitySprint is responsible for safely transporting Air Liquide UK’s dryice products to its many customers, including hospitals, universities, leading researchorganisations and key food and pharmaceutical distributors, across the UK.
Dry ice is carbon dioxide in its solid form which can be used for a range of freezing,chilling, cooling and cleaning requirements. Due to the nature of the product, it is essential thatit is transported in a safe and controlled manner. CitySprint has extensive experience in carefullytransporting products of this nature and has suitable vehicles and highly trained couriers familiarwith the relevant health and safety requirements.
Dave Sharpe, UK Distribution Manager at Air Liquide UK explains: “We have been usingCitySprint’s services for over five years and in that time CitySprint has consistently met, andoften exceeded, our expectations with regards to service delivery. CitySprint not only has abrilliant understanding of the transportation requirements for our dry ice products but also has anetwork of 30+ ServiceCentres across the UK which enables us to provide our customers withconvenient, flexible and timed delivery options on a national basis. Our decision to extend ourcontract with CitySprint is recognition of the unrivalled service they provide, and the value theyadd for our customers”.
