The logistics provider has rebranded including its three facilities in Washington

A key logistics provider to Nissan’s Washington operation has rebranded from Vantec to Logisteed UK Limited as it sets out to show “huge opportunity” in its sector.

The move brings distinctive new signage to the firm’s properties in Washington, which can be seen by motorists on the A1231 Sunderland Highway and Northbound on the A19. It marks a transition to the international Logisteed Group which operates across 122 companies, 1,003 sites and 30 countries and regions.

The name combines the word ‘logistics’ with ‘exceed, proceed, succeed and speed’, the company says. Martin Kendall, managing director, at Logisteed UK, said: “We’re delighted to now be Logisteed UK Limited.

“The change represents an important transition in the business, as we firmly establish ourselves as part of a global group that will open up exciting new opportunities for our business and for our colleagues.

“It’s incredible to think that a business that started out operating from a competitors facility as a logistics supplier to Nissan in the early days of its life here in Sunderland is now part of a global group, creating hundreds of jobs in Sunderland and across the UK, supporting blue-chip clients in automotive, premium automotive, construction, electric battery, offshore renewable energy, HVAC, commercial lighting and fashion sectors The business has come so far, and this marks a bold new chapter for us – one filled with opportunity, innovation and global ambition.”

Logisteed UK Limited operates 13 sites across the country with three of those being its own purpose-built facilities. They include a 40,500 sqm head office at Hillthorn Business Park, as well as a 38,750 sqm site at Turbine Business Park. The company also manages a 3,300 sq metre centre in Basingstoke.

The business started in early 1990 as Autrans, before becoming Vantec Europe Limited in 2007 and now Logisteed.

Mr Kendall added: “We really want to show people that there is huge opportunity in this sector, and outdated perceptions of warehouse work no longer reflect the reality of today’s logistics industry. This is an industry with so much going for it, and we’ll support colleagues to reach their full potential, whether that is through education, training or opportunities to experience work in different locations.”

He went on to say: “There was previously huge interest in the work we’ve been doing here within the Vantec Corporation, and it has already been exported to Japan. But we now have a great platform to showcase what we’re doing and the skills of the team, there’s already been interest in the technology from Logisteed’s head office in Tokyo.”

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