‘BATIMAT: the logistics of success’

The company BATIMAT is the leader in West Africa in the distribution of construction materials. With 30 years of expertise, this small family-owned construction materials trading company, founded in Dakar, has grown into an international group with nearly 1,000 employees and a network of showrooms in 11 countries.

For many years,  BATIMAT has entrusted  CENTRIMEX  with the transport of building materials and related products to Africa.  BATIMAT systematically uses the groupage service from France for small orders.

Mohamed Farès is chairman of the group  BATIMAT, and has agreed to talk about the lasting relationships and bonds of trust that have been forged with  CENTRIMEX  over the years:

« There is at CENTRIMEX has a good logistics service and well organised teams, both from Europe and Asia. In Senegal, the team has a strong local presence.  The COLIMEX Senegal branch manager visits us very regularly. Her team is with us every step of the way  ».

Among the values and strengths highlighted by Mr Farès are efficiency, responsiveness, attentiveness, reliability and professionalism, proof that these same values, advocated by Philippe Haddad, Chairman of CENTRIMEX, are widely held within the company and perceived as such.

But the little extra, which undoubtedly makes the difference in the lasting partnership between BATIMAT and CENTRIMEX, lies in the consideration and the relationship: 

« We really feel that BTIMAT is a unique and privileged customer, with historical and friendly links between our two companies. CENTRIMEX is not only a key player in maritime transport, but also and above all a reliable partner. ».