Source: finance.yahoo

The French group EPSA, an European expert in performance, acquires the Dutch company GIS International, a specialist in cost optimisation in the field of direct and indirect purchasing. This strategic merger has several advantages. It will enable the EPSA Group to expand its “Purchasing Optimization” offering, particularly in the “Integrated Supply Programs (ISP)” area, which is GIS International’s added value. It will also give GIS International the opportunity to expand its international presence, particularly in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Founded in 1997 by Marc Benmeridja, GIS International (Global Integrated Supply) has built up a strong international reputation among multinational companies, with the development over the years of solid expertise in C-class purchasing, integrating the challenges of supply chain management, logistics, storage and distribution through to production.

For Matthieu Gufflet, President and founder of the EPSA Group: “Over the last two months, we have strengthened our offering in the purchasing sector with three strategic acquisitions. With operational efficiency being EPSA’s spearhead since its creation in 2001, we are delighted to welcome GIS International to the group. GIS’s integrated approach complements our marketplace, as well as our offerings in international purchasing optimization. I would like to welcome its founder, as well as all of its international teams.”

For Marc Benmeridja, Founder and Executive of GIS: “Our arrival in the EPSA Group marks the beginning of a great collaboration. Our reciprocal skills will enable us to mutually expand our expertise and seek maximum impact for our employees, customers, suppliers and all our stakeholders. We are delighted to now be part of this great family.”