PARIS, France, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that it has extended and expanded its partnership in France with Henkel, a multinational chemical and consumer packaged goods company. GXO manages storage, distribution, seasonal returns and value added-services for an array of Henkel brands across its laundry and homecare segments and will now expand its services to include Henkel’s iconic beauty brands. 

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Henkel in France,” said Vincent Ricci, Managing Director, France, GXO. “Our unrivaled logistics experience and expertise will continue to optimize Henkel’s operations and provide enhanced service and quality to its customers. We look forward to deploying additional technologies to further boost efficiency and enhance safety.”

GXO manages logistics for Henkel at its 60,000-square-meter site in the Orléans region of central France. With the addition of the beauty segment, GXO will continue to add cutting edge technology that delivers continued competitive efficiency on site such as a pick to light solution and an inventory viewer, to support the transformation of picking processes and boost efficiency.

In addition to their high operational standards, Henkel and GXO share a desire for sustainable growth, and C02 reduction across their business. To reduce the impact of the operations, GXO has installed LED lighting on-site, with twilight and motion detection systems, and even has a flock of sheep to maintain green spaces on site in a sustainable manner. To take this a step further, Henkel and GXO are planning to install solar panels to cover up to 50% of the electricity consumed by the operations.

GXO also provides value-added services with co-packing activities and a transport tower control to serve Henkel’s customer in France as well as in the French overseas. Henkel brands served at the site include Super Croix, Xtra, Le Chat, Persil, Mir, Maison Verte, Decolor Stop, K2r, Catch, Fa, Taft, Palette and Schwarzkopf.

Stephane Pujol, Head of Supply Chain Market Operations, Henkel Consumer Brands France,said, “Since the beginning of our collaboration, GXO has become a trusted partner. We’re partnering together to implement the latest technology, to even further improve our supply chain offering the best service to our customers.”

GXO in France

GXO has been helping customers 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.