fulfilmentcrowd acquires Fulfilment.nl to accelerate European growth

Chorley based fulfilmentcrowd has acquired high-growth Dutch eCommerce logistics specialist Fulfilment.nl for an undisclosed sum.

With the Netherlands being a key European logistics hub, the acquisition is designed to boost fulfilmentcrowd’s ability to serve cross-border EU demand at scale.

By combining the local expertise of Fulfilment.nl with fulfilmentcrowd’s proprietary technology platform and network, bosses say the group will be well positioned to support brands looking to scale.

fulfilmentcrowd is backed by private equity firm Palatine and the acquisition aligns with its strategy of scaling through selective investments in established, high-performing fulfilment assets.

Lee Thompson, chief executive at fulfilmentcrowd, said: “We are delighted to welcome fulfilment.nl to the group. The Netherlands is a strategically compelling market for eCommerce and a gateway to the EU.

“Fulfilment.nl is a high-quality business with strong growth momentum and a customer‑first culture that aligns perfectly with our own.

“This acquisition accelerates our European expansion while enhancing margins through scale, technology and operational synergies.”

Robin Gerrits, founder of Fulfilment.nl, said: “Our business has grown rapidly by focusing relentlessly on service quality and long‑term customer partnerships.

“Joining fulfilmentcrowd gives us the scale, technology and international reach to accelerate that growth while preserving the values and performance standards that have underpinned our success.

“This is an exciting next chapter for our team and loyal customers.”

fulfilmentcrowd employs 98, including full time and part-time, while Fulfilment.nl has 45 including part-time and retained staff, in Nijmegen.

In April Lancashire Business View reported that fulfilmentcrowd had announced the expansion of its US network introducing three new centres in New Jersey, Chicago and Los Angeles.