FM Logistic starts the operations for Auchan in Hungary

Due to FM Logistic and Auchan partnership for several years in the world, in countries like Russia, Poland,

China, France and recently in Hungary, FM Logistic is strengthening its position in the retail industry and

expends its logistics operations with temperature controlled services in Eastern and Central Europe, particularly

in Hungary.

The philosophy and the business operations of Auchan and FM Logistic are quite similar due to the fact that organic growth is preferred and historical mode of development. As they are both unlisted family firms,

FM Logistic and Auchan are implementing progressive policy and controlled international growth, and are

concentrating own investments on three priority development areas: Western Europe, Central and Eastern

Europe, and Asia.

This strategic choice allows both companies to occupy solid positions in the countries in which are being

present.

“Our low price policy is based on providing good quality products to our customers at low prices. We select our

partners in accordance with this policy: our main aspect is the service’s excellent rate of value for money.

We selected FM Logistic because of their proposal met all of our professional expectations, and the excelent

services what they provide to Auchan in other countries guarantee the quality for us. Their reliablity and

punctuality provid a strong basis for our partnership.” highlighted Mr. Peter BONCSER Supply Chain Director

for Auchan Hungary.

FM Logistic has defined logistics for fresh products as a key segment for its new 10 years strategic plan, in

order to complete the range of services provided to the retailers (i.e. by combining distribution of ambient and

chilled products).

“The retail market, particularly fresh and vegetable products, is a strategic development direction for FM

Logistic, which is also proven by the acquisition of Univeg Logistics Russia, part of Univeg Group which is a

worldwide leading supplier, processor and distributor of fresh product. This transaction confirms that one of the

Group’s business strategic directions is to expand its logistic expertise and to complete the range of services

provided to the retailers (i.e. by combining distribution of ambient and chilled products). We are delighted

to start our business in the Hungarian retail sector with such a strong local player” declared Carlos VELEZ,

General Manager FM Logistic Hungary Ltd.