INDUSTRIAL & TRADE PARTNERSHIP
BECOME A FLAT CARGO PARTNER: JOIN EUROPE'S LEADING PALLET NETWORK.
Become the industrial packaging leader in your region. Leverage the competitive pricing, technology, and brand image of a group with €20 million in revenue. Open your own branded warehouse.
WHAT PROFILE IS NEEDED TO JOIN THE NETWORK?
Pallet merchant
Recycler
Sawmill
Contractor
Investor
Transporter
Logistician
WHY JOIN FLAT CARGO ?
The wooden pallet market is an extremely profitable sector, but difficult to access for an isolated independent business. We provide you with the infrastructure to dominate your local market.
Purchasing Center
Stop paying intermediary markups. Benefit from our framework agreements with Europe’s largest sawmills to buy your new and used pallets at direct network prices.
Access to Key Accounts
An independent contractor cannot access tenders in the heavy industry sector. As a franchisee, Flat Cargo directly routes order flows from our national clients located in your geographic area to you.
Technological Tools
Manage your business like a trader. You have access to our proprietary software platform to quote your buybacks, view the HPE index, manage your inventory and centralize your invoicing.
Training & Support
ISPM15 regulations, EPAL standards, approved repair, PPWR law… Our engineers train you from A to Z to the “Top 1%” standards to make you the undisputed expert in your region.
Provision of tools & know-how
The Flat Cargo model is aimed at entrepreneurial profiles wishing to manage a complete profit center. The business is based on three fundamental principles:
BUSINESS SOFTWARE SUITE
ERP for inventory management and invoicing + commercial CRM connected to the national lead flow.
INTEGRATION PATHWAY
Training module (E-learning & Visio) covering technical expertise in wood, sorting standards (UIC 435-2) and commercial methods.
MARKETING PACK
Launch kit, sales support materials, local SEO for the agency.
BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT
Ongoing technical and commercial support (Sales Administration, IT Service).
Profitability first.
Unlike traditional franchises with entry fees of €50k+, Flat Cargo focuses on speed of execution.
Light investment
No fleet of trucks to buy (Subcontracting model).
Cashflow rapide
Customer payment guaranteed within 30 days by our factoring service.
Standard HUB simulation
2025 Data
Initial investment
2 500€
License + Starter Kit
Average gross margin
30%
Based on business volume
TARGET SALES YEAR 1
150 000€
TARGET SALES YEAR 2
400-500k€
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the logistics management model?
The partner is responsible for organizing their transport. They can choose to invest in their own fleet or charter third-party carriers, depending on their investment strategy and flexibility requirements.
What are the financing arrangements for the stock?
The agency manages its own inventory. Financing is provided by initial cash flow (included in the €40k plan) and sales revenue. The partner manages its supplies through the central purchasing office or local buybacks with complete financial independence.
Are there any stock holding restrictions?
To guarantee the quality of service of the network, a Minimum Safety Stock (MSS) is required on standard references (EPAL), ensuring immediate responsiveness to sector demands.
APPLICATION REVIEW
The information you provide is strictly confidential. Our Development Department will review your profile before contacting you.