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GXO extends longstanding partnership with Affinity Petcare

Paris, France  |  August 22, 2024

GXO Affinity Petcare warehouse

GXO has been supporting Affinity Petcare in France for two decades

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced a long-term contract renewal with animal nutrition leader Affinity Petcare.          

“We thank Affinity Petcare for the trust they continue to place in GXO,” said Vincent Ricci, Managing Director, France, GXO. “The success of our partnership is a testament to the value of working together toward the common goals of efficiency, accuracy and technological innovation. We look forward to further enhancing Affinity’s logistics operations through continuous improvement and innovation.”

To support Affinity Petcare’s growth, GXO operates 24,000 square meters of space in its site near Blois, where the GXO team manages over 500,000 pallets per year. As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, GXO will implement several innovations on site to increase productivity and flexibility. GXO manages logistics for raw materials, product preparation and delivery of Affinity Petcare products. Traceability is strictly controlled to ensure compliance with Affinity’s high standards for product quality.

Catherine Girault, Supply Chain Manager, France & Benelux & Global Project Manager, Affinity Petcare, said, “GXO has proven to be a responsive partner with the ability to manage demands under all market conditions. By extending our collaboration, we are ensuring that Affinity Petcare customers will continue to receive the outstanding service they have come to expect from us. We know we can count on GXO as a trustworthy partner to support the development of our brands Brekkies and Ultima in France.”

GXO in Frankreich

GXO has been helping leading companies in France optimize their logistics for several decades and operates over 70 warehouses throughout the country. Currently ranked the #2 logistics service provider in France by Supply Chain Magazine, GXO manages logistics for customers in a variety of sectors, including ecommerce, retail, FMCG and technology. In France, GXO employs nearly 10,000 team members and hired nearly 1,000 additional team members in 2023.

Über GXO Logistics 

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) ist der weltweit größte reine Kontraktlogistikanbieter, der vom schnellen Wachstum von E-Commerce, Automatisierung und Outsourcing profitiert. GXO ist bestrebt, rund 130.000 Mitarbeitenden an mehr als 970 Standorten mit einer Gesamtfläche von rund 18,5 Millionen Quadratmeter einen vielfältigen, erstklassigen Arbeitsplatz zu bieten. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit weltweit führenden Blue-Chip-Unternehmen zusammen, um komplexe logistische Herausforderungen mit technologisch fortschrittlichen Supply-Chain- und E-Commerce-Lösungen in großem Umfang und mit hoher Geschwindigkeit zu lösen. Der Hauptsitz von GXO befindet sich in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Besuchen Sie  GXO.com für weitere Informationen und verbinden Sie sich mit GXO auf LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram und YouTube

About Affinity Petcare

Affinity is a company with over 50 years of experience in the manufacture of products of animal food.It has a leading position in cat and dog food products in Spain, fifth in Europe and sixth in the world. Affinity belongs to the Agrolimen Group, one of the most important wholesale groups in Spain, with relevant brands in each of the categories where they are present. More than 1200 professionals comprise Affinity and conduct their work and passion from their headquarters in Barcelona, and in their offices in Paris and Milan.

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