In the picturesque neighbouring towns of Montargis and Amilly in France’s Centre-Val de Loire region, Mr Tendron had an idea.
It was 1963 when the entrepreneur assembled a small but sturdy fleet of trucks to provide essential transport services for the region.
Several years later, after Tendron had established itself in the region, Charles Orliaguet acquired the business.
More than six decades after its inception, the Orliaguet family remains at Tendron’s helm with Charles’ son Erik as CEO and his granddaughter Paoline as Head of Strategy and European Development. The company also remains headquartered in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Despite Tendron’s humble beginnings as a regional carrier, it has grown into a prominent force in French logistics.
Today, the company has more than 600 staff and specialises in distribution, logistics and last-mile delivery, and is strategically positioned to service France’s leading economic zones: greater Paris, Centre and Hauts-de-France.
Tendron operates 12 distribution centres, offering 47,200 sqm of warehousing, and handles nearly half a million shipments per year – from 1 kg parcels to full truckloads of specialised equipment.
Its fleet comprises approximately 545 vehicles, supporting 80 daily routes across Île-de-France.
Tendron serves a diverse pool of 1,200 customers across a broad range of sectors, spanning retail, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and electrical equipment – from Amazon to Sanofi.
A “new era” began in 2020 with the launch of Tendron’s dedicated e-commerce logistics division, My Tendron. Operating five specialised hubs – including an Amazon distribution centre – the division delivers end-to-end solutions for the fast-growing market. Its last-mile services alone, supported by a dedicated van fleet, handle more than 7 million parcels annually.
Last winter, Tendron marked another milestone when GB Global acquired a 50 percent stake, bolstering the group’s integrated logistics capabilities across Europe.
“We are extremely proud to join the GB Global Group,” Paoline said. “This marks an important milestone in Tendron’s history and opens a new chapter of international growth.”
Working with the group, Tendron has ambitions to expand its capabilities from a national leader to a company with a true international footprint – all while preserving its family values and culture of proximity.
“As the company continues to scale, Tendron remains loyal to its DNA – a family-driven structure, a culture of service, and an ambition to expand its footprint to Europe while maintaining the agility of a mid-sized organisation,” Paoline concluded.