XPO, one of Europe’s leading logistics solutions providers, has announced that its partnership with Saint-Gobain PAM UK, which produces ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and sewage networks, has been extended for an additional five years.
XPO operates 20 sites for Saint-Gobain across the UK and Ireland, including 340,000 square feet of warehousing space across three locations for Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions and PAM, which is continuing to expand.
Saint-Gobain PAM’s Managing Director Alan Gwilliam said the partnership is based four key 'pillars': safety, sustainability, service and cost delivery.
He explained further: “Our shared approach to cutting carbon emissions means we have been able to reduce the impact our business has on the environment. Through the focus on these four pillars, the partnership delivers in the key areas of its distribution and supply chain.
“This is very important to our customers and us, and we know that by extending our partnership with XPO for a further five years, we can make additional significant progress towards reaching net zero.”
Nearly two-thirds (70%) of the Saint-Gobain PAM fleet has been operating on sustainable fuels, including liquified natural gas (LNG) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a green alternative to diesel that can be used directly in diesel engines, and plans are in place for further conversion in 2024.
Dan Myers, Managing Director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “Saint-Gobain PAM UK is a progressive business with strong environmental and social values. By doing business the right way and working together, PAM and XPO have made a significant change in the environmental performance of the logistics operation whilst also supporting the growth of PAM’s UK business. The approach both businesses take to working together is a case study in partnership in action.”
Due to the nature of the product (see image above), Saint-Gobain PAM is a complex delivery solution, so XPO tailors its logistics solutions to meet specific needs by offering a wide range of vehicle types across the UK mainland, regularly delivering to distributors and direct to infrastructure projects.