Toolstation selects GXO as its logistics partner in the Netherlands
- Matus Cigan
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
GXO Logistics, Inc., the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced a new partnership in the Netherlands with Toolstation, a leading supplier of building supplies and tools for professionals and serious DIY customers, and one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe. The agreement marks Toolstation’s first outsourcing partnership in the Netherlands and highlights GXO’s ability to seamlessly transition and scale logistics operations for customers.
“We are delighted Toolstation has entrusted GXO with management of its logistics operations in the Netherlands,” said Willem Veekens, GXO’s Managing Director for Belgium, the Netherlands and the Nordics. “Our expertise and significant presence in the region will enable us to deploy both tech and talent to drive efficiency, quality and most importantly, customer satisfaction.”
GXO welcomes 100+ Toolstation colleagues to two existing warehouses totalling over 30,000-square-meters in Bleiswijk, which house over 15,000 SKUs and support the brand’s growing customer base. GXO will deploy technologies such as handheld scanners and an automated carton builder to enhance operations and accelerate fulfilment and delivery times for consumers.
Darrin Murray, Managing Director, Toolstation Benelux said, “We chose GXO as our logistics partner because this is the moment in our business growth cycle to focus on our core activities and invest in a long-term logistics partner that knows how to execute. Their proven expertise, innovative approach, and ability to support our growth ambitions make them a perfect fit. Together with GXO, we’re building a future-ready supply chain.”
Across Europe, GXO is the trusted pure-play logistics partner for Home & DIY companies providing omnichannel fulfillment and returns, including fast and reliable delivery across brick-and-mortar, ecommerce and direct-to-consumer supply chains and big and bulky goods handling at 43 sites in 9 countries.
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