How a Valuable Introduction Led to a Meaningful Connection and Growth: The Collaboration Between HIDC and EDCR
European Distribution Centre Roosendaal (EDCR)Thanks to the introduction by HIDC to private equity firm RAF, EDCR has significantly accelerated its growth. RAF was looking for a full-service 3PL for several of its clients with diverse profiles, aiming to expand their business in Europe. This collaboration resulted in:
- 3 new customers who have already embraced EDCR’s offering;
- 3 concrete leads, RAF companies, that are in the pipeline;
- Strengthening EDCR’s position and confidence in valuable partnerships.
What makes this collaboration unique is that RAF works with different types of companies, each with varying needs. EDCR provided a collective offering while also delivering tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of these companies. This included solutions ranging from food products to bulk, and from pallet storage to piece pick. This highlights EDCR’s flexibility and strength in supporting companies across various sectors with their logistical challenges.
With short communication lines, competitive rates, and a customer-focused approach, EDCR has added several major names to its client portfolio as a comprehensive logistics provider. The company offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution, fully relieving customers—from warehousing and transshipment to freight forwarding and customs services. This has helped clients to quickly and easily launch sales in Europe, optimize their logistics processes, reduce costs, and respond faster to market demand.
HIDC enables EDCR to share its story. They literally place the company at the table, and from that moment, EDCR can truly showcase and demonstrate its unique proposition to potential clients.
“EDCR is large enough to compete at the highest level and serve major clients, yet flexible enough to adapt quickly and always go the extra mile that our customers appreciate. During conversations, it often becomes clear that our personal approach and comprehensive service set us apart, making us the perfect partner.
In this case, we have also demonstrated that we offer solutions for companies with highly diverse logistical needs: from food to bulk, and from pallet storage to shelf logistics or even cross-docking of larger products. This ability to combine customization with scalable solutions makes us unique.”
Maikel van Ravels (CEO)
About EDCR
European Distribution Centre Roosendaal (EDCR) is a leading logistics service provider based in Roosendaal, the Netherlands. With a wide range of services, including air and sea freight, distribution, warehousing, customs clearance, and advanced IT solutions, EDCR offers companies a fully integrated logistics solution. EDCR’s approach combines efficiency, flexibility, and customization to optimally support customers in their logistics processes. With more than 50 employees passionate about logistics, EDCR relieves its clients of logistical burdens and possesses a strong problem-solving capability to tackle any logistical challenge. ‘We will get it done!’
About the collaboration with RAF Equity
RAF Equity is a private equity firm focused on the growth of companies by working closely with owners and their teams. Their emphasis is on development rather than buying and selling companies. RAF provides strategic support and keeps former owners involved to improve operations and strategic planning.
In its collaboration with RAF Equity, EDCR has played a crucial role in supporting their portfolio companies with logistics. RAF Equity works with diverse businesses that rely heavily on efficient and flexible logistics solutions to support their growth. What makes EDCR unique is its ability to provide a single integrated logistics offering while also delivering tailored solutions for the various companies within the RAF portfolio—from food businesses to bulk storage, and from pallets to piece pick. EDCR provides a fully integrated logistics solution, including air and sea freight, distribution, warehousing, customs services, and fiscal representation.
The role of HIDC
HIDC played a key role in connecting EDCR with RAF Equity. Thanks to their introduction, EDCR was immediately seated at the table with the right people and had the opportunity to present its expertise. HIDC not only provided the chance to tell its story but also ensured that EDCR’s unique approach was truly experienced by potential clients. This has resulted in a partnership that EDCR is proud of and that presents many opportunities for the future.
