Salmat wins Woolworths distribution contract

Communications giant, Salmat, set to deliver Woolworths catalogues for another three years, while printing stays with rival, PMP.

This week, Salmat announced that it will continue to provide catalogue distribution services to Woolworths Limited in Australia and New Zealand for a further three years until June 2014. The agreement covers all brands in those jurisdictions owned by Woolworths Limited.

According to Salmat chief executive officer, Grant Harrod (pictured), the news is evidence of the ongoing work between the two companies. “Our relationship with Woolworths spans over two decades and this decision is further proof that Salmat’s catalogue distribution model is the most robust and reliable network in Australia and New Zealand,” he said. “Woolworths are a key strategic partner and I would like to thank them for continuing to put their trust in Salmat.”

Last year, Australia’s largest printer, PMP, managed to regain the printing of Woolworth’s catalogues for a further three years. CEO, Richard Allely, whose hard work has done much to help the company recover from a catalogue scandal under his predecessor, was also keen to take on the distribution as well.

After strengthening PMP’s distribution team, Allely’s efforts are reaping rewards. “If you can resign the largest retailer [Woolworths] in the country then you have to be happy,” he said.