Etex extends logistics offer with XPO Logistics

 XPO Logistics, the logistics solutions provider, has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex.

The companies have been working together on transport operations since early 2019, across the three sites operated by Etex Building Performance in the UK—Portbury in Bristol, Ferrybridge in Knottingley, and Grangemouth in Falkirk.

In the coming year, XPO Logistics will continue to offer even more innovative solutions to support future growth strategies for the Etex business. It will diversify its service offerings to other EBP portfolio departments.

The new factory at Portbury, which opened officially in March 2025, features one of the longest and fastest plasterboard production line facilities in Europe. XPO Logistics introduced a new multimodal rail solution in January to transport products between the new factory in Portbury and Grangemouth.  Since December 2024, XPO Logistics has successfully transported over 500 multimodal rail swap bodies with its new sustainable transport solution, saving over 332,000 kg (332 tonnes) of CO2. By the end of 2025, the company anticipates transporting 1,500 rail swap bodies, with an estimated CO2 saving of 970,000 kg (970 tonnes), equivalent to 786 vehicles removed from the road.

Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “The new multimodal transport solution for Etex between Portbury and Grangemouth offers significantly lower carbon emissions than other transport solutions could bring. Reducing CO2 emissions across the business continues to be a primary aim for both companies.”

Rob Ford, head of supply chain – UK and Ireland, Etex, said: “XPO Logistics has proved to be a trusted partner for Etex time after time. The breadth of transport expertise, relentless pursuit of carbon reductions, and excellence in all areas of our combined operations have led to this extension. We look forward to working even closer together.”