The Space to Grow
As international market leaders in digital cinema projection, Christie Digital Systems have watched profits soar with the boom in 3D technology. So when the company saw a chance to expand, they turned to their long-standing logistics partners.
“After 15 years, Maltacourt understand what we need,” explains Andy Tunley, Christie’s Operations Director for the EMEA region. “They’re so adaptable; they feel like part of our organisation – that’s why we didn’t really need to think about our next move.”
A new level of service
With business booming, Christie needed to expand. But they just didn’t have the room. “We were considering selling up and buying some bigger premises. But as our relationship with Maltacourt is so strong, their proposal felt like the best idea for everyone,” Andy recalls.
Maltacourt offered to provide a
managed service contract from
the Felthambrook Industrial Estate,
handling all of Christie’s UK arrivals
with full storage, inventory
management, pick and pack and
re-delivery throughout UK and rest of
EMEA region. “It makes sense for the
goods coming off the shelves to be
in the hands of the people who will be delivering them,” says Andy.
It’s a fully integrated service, as
Maltacourt CEO Matt Beech explains.
“We’ve dedicated a warehouse and
an office team to look after Christie’s
needs. We use their systems and
procedures, too. It’s not surprising
they see us as an extension of their
business – the lines definitely overlap.”
Because of this level of trust, Christie
are experiencing benefits beyond cost
and efficiency savings. “By taking on
all our warehousing needs, Maltacourt
made it possible for us to focus on
business development and growth,”
reveals Andy. “We had the room to
install a state-of-the-art demonstration
suite, along with technical stock storage
and service facilities.”
A stronger bond
Maltacourt continue to support Christie
at all levels, just recently taking on
the responsibility for the company’s
bonded goods. “It frees up millions of
pound for them,” explains Matt. “That’s
money they can invest in winning and
growing their business even further.”
But then, after working together for nearly 20 years, Andy Tunley – and Christie – has come to expect this high level of service from the logistics company.
“We’re at the stage where we don’t even have to measure what they do. There’s never a delay to our service system as a result of logistics. If we need something to go next day, it’s there next day! I’ve known some of their guys get on a plane and deliver urgent packages by hand” he continues...
“It’s a level of service and support that you just won’t find anywhere else.
Maltacourt are part of the family here, and I’d recommend them to my own clients without a second thought.”