FM Logistic France, one of the top international groups in the warehousing, transport and co-packing business continues its development with the signing of a new contract with Europe Snacks
A major player on the European market
With its 4 production sites 50kms away from each others, Europe Snacks was looking to group its production on a single site in order to optimise the loading of its trucks. The French subsidiary of the FM Logistic group was therefore brought in to design a new logistics platform, ideally situated for Europe Snacks, but also for other food manufacturers as part of the a transport pooling scheme.
It was therefore decided to build a logistics site at Hébergement (85), between Nantes and La Roche- sur-Yon. Construction work began in September.
Strengthening national network coverage
It was after careful study of the suitability of the location and the site’s attractiveness to manufacturers in the region that FM Logistic decided to open a site in Vendée; an addition that strengthens the logistics company’s national coverage, as it is mainly present in the region of Paris, Rhône-Alpes, the East and South-East of France, and a departure from the conventional wisdom that the two major conurbations Nantes and Rennes are the best bases in Western France.
The new warehouse, which will be operational from September 2017, will house storage, co-packing and transport activities. Built with the aim of being certified HQE (high environmental quality), the first phase will cover 20,000 m² and eventually it will be expanded to almost 46,000 m² to serve up to four customers.
This site will also enable Europe Snacks to assert its regional anchorage and give a boost to the local jobs market, with 20 new jobs being created when the platform opens, and around a hundred being planned long-term.
About FM Logistic France
Founded in 1982, FM Logistic France is a subsidiary from the FM Logistic Group, international key player in warehousing, transport and conditioning business. With 1 300 000 m² of warehousing space located in strategic positions, FM Logistic ensures industrial flows and retailers optimization.
With 28 platforms and 4 550 members staff, the company had reached 380 million euros revenue in 31st March 2016.
Expert in the FMCG, distribution, industry, perfume/beauty and health markets, FM Logistic France is the first co-packing partner on the territory with 600 000 units prepared each day. As a socially responsible company, it has been certified as a Top Employer 2016, for the excellence of its Human Resources policy.
More information : www.fmlogistic.fr
Market leader in branded appetizer products in France, Europe Snacks produces extruded snacks, crackers and stacked chips for European distributors and manufacturers.