News

FM Logistic inaugurates its first owned Multi-Client Warehouse in India

Located on a 31-acre site, the state-of-the-art facility will provide cutting-edge warehousing & handling services.

On April 26, 2022

The newly inaugurated Multi-Client Facility (MCF) will offer 7.6 Lakh sq. ft. of warehousing space

Strategically located near Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway (Delhi) to provide faster access to major consumption centres in the North

First of its kind in India to combine FM Global and LEED Silver Certifications

The warehousing facility allows for good working conditions and sustainable execution of warehousing & distribution activities

Farrukhnagar, 26th April 2022: Leading French 3PL company, FM Logistic, inaugurated its first owned Multi-Client Facility (MCF) in Farrukhnagar, Haryana today. The occasion was graced by Jean-Christophe Machet, CEO of FM Logistic, Stéphane Descarpentries, Managing Director – Asia and Strategic Projects Director, and Alexandre-Amine Soufiani, Managing Director, FM Logistic India.

The newly inaugurated MCF is part of the five-year US$ 150 million investment plan the company announced in March 2019. Located on a 31-acre site, the state-of-the-art facility will provide cutting-edge warehousing & handling, co-packing, distribution, e-commerce and omni-channel services to cater to the dynamic demands of customers. The construction of this facility has been supervised by NG Concept, the real estate sister company of FM Logistic.

Addressing the media at the newly inaugurated facility, Jean-Christophe Machet said, “FM Logistic in India is ready to cater to the rising demand for omnichannel commerce which is driving the demand for outsourced logistics services. With this new state-of-the-art facility in Farrukhnagar, we aim to help our customers efficiently answer their growing business needs and help them build and maintain sustainable omnichannel supply chains.”

Alexandre-Amine Soufiani added. “I’m extremely proud to announce the opening of our new Grade A facility. This new omnichannel-ready facility will help us to meet our customers’ expectations in terms of cost efficiency, warehouse space optimisation, product and people safety, capacity flexibility and sustainability. FM Logistic aims to strengthen its leading position in India thanks to a good combination of multi-client and dedicated sites responding to customer needs, the management of a global supply chain (warehousing, distribution, value-added services) according to an omni-channel model (B2B and B2C), innovation, sustainable development and social responsibility. ”

Spread across 7.6 Lakh Sq. Ft., FM Logistic India’s new warehousing facility is one of its kind in India. The facility enjoys strategic access to Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway (Delhi) and thus, provides faster access to major consumption centres in the North. Equipped with a storage capacity of 1 Lakh pallet positions, the facility also provides for a dedicated space to carry out co-packing and other value added activities. Ample docking stations, 2 & 3 wheeler parking slots, EV charging points, MHE charging points, etc. are some of the unique features of this newly constructed facility. The facility offers a 12 metre clear height and FM2 densified floors. To cater to unique customer requirements, provisions for battery operated MHEs and MTS (Multi Tier Shelving) racking systems have been made. Furnished with best-in-class safety and security features, the warehouse offers cost-efficient, quality storage, handling and distribution services.

FM Logistic is a family-run organisation with deep rooted human values. Every care has been taken to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all collaborators at the facility. The new warehouse is replete with a pantry, medical room for emergencies, creche and drivers relaxation quarters. The warehouse is equipped with insulation panels on the roof as well as walls to ensure that the temperature within the warehouse is 6-8 degrees less that the external temperature. CO2 sensors have been installed to check the CO2 levels.

Sustainability being at the heart of operations at FM, the facility combines both FM Global and LEED Silver certifications. The facility is equipped with top-of-the-class fire safety provisions. On the 31-acre campus, more than 1 lakh sq. ft. has been covered with local plants and trees. Clean energy generation through use of solar panels, water treatment plant, rainwater harvesting, pebble mulching for water conservation, sensory LED lighting, etc. are some of the other sustainable features of the facility.

About FM Logistic

Supporting the development of sustainable omnichannel supply chains is at the core of FM Logistic’s strategy, as illustrated in its tagline: “Supply Change”. Founded in France in 1967, the family-owned company is one of the leading supply chain services companies in Europe, serving customers in the FMCG, retail, beauty and cosmetics, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Its services include warehousing, omnichannel fulfilment, co-packing, domestic and international transport, urban logistics operations, as well as supply chain control tower services. FM Logistic is active in more than 14 countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It has annual revenues of about €1.4 billion and 27,200 FTE employees.
For more information, visit us on our website; on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

About FM Logistic India

FM Logistic in India is one of the top 3 contract logistics companies in India. It has a presence over 90+ locations and manages 7.0+ million sq. ft. of warehousing space. FM Logistic India provides Warehousing & Distribution Logistics services for the FMCG, Retail, Automotive, E-commerce, Engineering, Telecom, Pharma and other sectors. The company is the recipient of several Logistics and Supply Chain Management awards that bear testament to the quality and focus that it brings to its customers.