Transports Caillot joins the Charles André Group

Caillot  employs more than 800 people. Its headquarters is near Reims for 60 years. Its 12 regional platforms are based mainly on the North-East quarter of France, and they represent more than 250,000 m² of warehouses. They are intended for unbundling, storage, co-packing and co-manufacturing activities. Caillot’s activity is spread over diversified sectors of activity such as retail , wine & spirits, packaging, automotive.

In 2022, the Caillot Group achieved a turnover of nearly 80 million euros.

Founded in 1932, and currently headed by Delphine André, the founder’s granddaughter, GCA operates on the entire supply chain in fields such as aeronautics, food, automotive, construction and minerals, chemistry, defense, energy, environment, rail and urban logistics.

This acquisition increases GCA’s areas of expertise.

In 2022, GCA had a turnover of €1.5 billion and employed 9,500 people in 15 countries.

In addition to a strong entrepreneurial spirit and values that fuel long-term partnerships, these two French family businesses have many things in common.

Statement by Jean-Pierre CAILLOT:

"Concerned to preserve the values of the company, and the future of its employees while sustaining our activities, I decided to support the Caillot group with one of the most emblematic French families in our profession.  With Christian CABUSEL and after this partial transfer we will continue to lead the group. We are confident that with GCA we will create synergies to strengthen our leadership position, in the interest of our clients.”

Statement by Delphine ANDRÉ:

"I am proud that Jean-Pierre CAILLOT has chosen to partner with GCA to continue the development of his company. With this acquisition, GCA expands its offer to logistics and distribution of palletized goods. CAILLOT, meanwhile, will be able to rely on the European GCA network and its multimodal transport skills. This acquisition joins the division led by Arthur PIC.”