Dachser sponsors the 24th AECOC Congress of Hardware and DIY for the second consecutive year
Dachser has the integrated solution DACHSER DIY Logistics, specialized in the Home Improvement sector, responsible for supplying nearly 18,000 Home Improvement stores throughout Europe on a daily basis.
The logistics operator Dachser will participate as a sponsor for the second consecutive year, in the 24th AECOC Congress of Hardware and DIY, which will be held on March 23 at the Duques de Pastrana auditorium in Madrid.
At the event, aimed at professionals in the Home Improvement sector, the latest trends will be revealed and discussions will be held on how to overcome the challenges that the sector is experiencing. The new normality, sustainability, the relevance of physical stores or the future of hardware and industrial supply top the list of topics that will be discussed at this congress, a meeting point for the Home Improvement sector since 1996.
Three members of the logistics multinational have confirmed their presence at the event: Joaquim López, Head of Sales European Logistics Iberia, Iñaki Iturrioz, Head of Contract Logistics European Logistics Iberia and Carlos Ortega, Business Development Iberia DACHSER DIY Logistics.
On the other hand, the presentations will be given by representative figures from the sector, including Mike Foulds, CEO of Brico Depôt Iberia; Pilar Pérez Goás, Project Manager of Renewable Energies at Leroy Merlín or Carlos Manrubia, Commercial Director of Ehlis.
Leaders in the Home Improvement sector
Dachser, through the integrated solution DACHSER DIY Logistics, has been used to meet the new needs of the market, offering an efficient response to both manufacturers and distributors, becoming the logistics operator of reference for all of them, due to its ability to adopt unique solutions for large volume deliveries and its sustainable last mile model.
The DACHSER DIY Logistics solution combines Dachser's global and standardized logistics services in European road transport, as well as the intercontinental services of the DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) division, with the specific know-how of dedicated logistics experts for this Home Improvement sector, and places special emphasis on the efficient grouping of shipments in deliveries in large areas.
In figures, Dachser is responsible for making more than 8 million shipments of DIY (Do It Yourself) products, including DIY items, decoration, air conditioning, construction, paint, gardening, etc., supplying nearly 18,000 points daily for sale throughout Europe. Thanks to this solution, the logistics operator covers everything from import to delivery at the point of sale, as well as to the final consumer (B2C).