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Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the leading French animal health company and the 5th largest global player, present in 110 countries, inaugurates its new European distribution logistics platform located in Montpon-Ménestérol, Dordogne, France. This ambitious project financed by the French government as part of its recovery plan represents a major opportunity for Ceva’s international growth and further demonstrates its commitment to innovation, regional development, and sustainability.
The Group’s first cutting-edge European logistics site
On Wednesday, October 16, Ceva unveiled its brand-new logistics center in Montpon-Ménestérol, located 40 km from the company’s historic headquarters and one of its major campuses in Libourne, France. This platform, designed to store and ship Ceva’s products developed in Europe, enhances the company’s export capabilities and boosts its international presence. With a physical presence in 47 countries, 21 innovation and development centers, and 33 production sites, Ceva aims to make Montpon-Ménestérol its first European logistics site capable of serving more than 100 countries.
Equipped with the latest digital and automation technologies, this new center embodies the future of distribution. The 12,000 m² dedicated to storage cells, for example, is equipped with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that optimizes all logistics flows (20,000 pallets stored for 2,800 listed products), from reception to shipment, and includes autonomous tri-directional carts to facilitate storage and order preparation. These innovations ensure maximum efficiency, reducing lead times and optimizing the supply chain.
A sustainable site in line with Ceva’s commitments
The construction of this new logistics center is part of the company’s efforts to achieve a controlled and sustainable environmental footprint.
The building occupies only 10% of the 14-hectare site, with the rest dedicated to biodiversity preservation, protecting more than 54 species of birds. The facility aims to be energy self-sufficient in the long term, thanks to a virtuous energy mix combining twenty geothermal probes with 1,500 m² of photovoltaic panels producing 50% of the energy consumed, along with optimized lighting management and enhanced building insulation. Water resource management, including the recovery of 20 m³ of rainwater, reinforces this commitment. These measures reduce energy consumption by half compared to a traditional platform of the same capacity.
It is the group’s first building to achieve BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification, which assesses buildings based on criteria such as energy management, employee quality of life, and efforts in biodiversity. This international label recognizes months of collaboration with the distribution teams and architect Bruno Jammet to co-create a project that meets the needs of employees, ensuring their well-being and adhering to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and safety.
During the inauguration, Dr. Marc Prikazsky, Chairman and CEO of Ceva, stated: "We are extremely proud to inaugurate our new logistics platform in Montpon-Ménestérol, which perfectly embodies our group’s ambitions. This project not only reflects our desire to strengthen our international position but also our responsibility towards the environment, our region, and the local community. By continuing to invest in innovative, local, and environmentally friendly industries, we are laying the foundations for the company of tomorrow."
October 16, 2024 - Ceva Animal Health
