Sony music DC burns down in London riots

A Sony distribution centre in North London was burned to the ground during the third night of riots in the UK. The 20,000 sqm DC housed the entire inventory of [PIAS] UK, the primary distribution hub for more than 150 independent music labels.

Kenny Gates, founder and CEO of [PIAS] said: “Sony DADC have been remarkably quick and efficient to put together a contingency plan that should allow us to ship to stores sometime next week. We are impressed by their efficiency and that is good news.

“These times are difficult for us, our artists, our labels … but we are determined to come out of this setback in the best way possible.

“The [PIAS] team has been working around the clock to limit the damage . We know that the livelihood of many talented, passionate and hard working music people, artists and small and bigger labels is at stake and depend on our actions and those of Sony DADC.”

Sony DADC has actioned its business continuity plan and was back up and running from a new control room in Enfield. Sony DADC has identified a temporary distribution partner and it is envisaged that they will be in a position to pick, pack and ship orders in the course of next week.

Source: http://www.tandlnews.com.au/