SPECIALIST logistics operator Suttons has secured a contract with Air Liquide UK for the transportation of bulk gases from across the UK.

Widnes-based Suttons won the deal after going through a selection process.

Air Liquide UK is a subsidiary of the Air Liquide Group, a world leading supplier of gases for industry, health and the environment.

Suttons has extensive experience in transporting gases by road and major contract will see the firm transport the bulk gases between Air Liquide UK’s operational sites to its customers across the country.

Andrew Palmer, group managing director of Suttons, said: “This is a significant contract win for Suttons and proves we are further enhancing our reputation for providing a safe and effective service.

“The economic environment remains challenging yet we are continuing to secure new contracts both here and further afield.”

Tony Bonnett, UK operations manager for Air Liquide UK, added: “We are delighted to be working with Suttons after an extremely tough selection process.

“Air Liquide UK has stringent contract specification requirements and criteria which have to be met without exception, to ensure we offer safe distribution for all our bulk gases combined with service levels second to none for our customers.”

Suttons has a global operation key business centres in Antwerp, Ludwigshafen, Houston, Kuantan, Le Havre, New Jersey, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.