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Suziria Group opens new facility Suziria Distribution, a leading nationwide distributor of pet products in Ukraine, part of the Suziria Group, which has been developing a culture of animal care in the market for over 30 years, has opened an innovative warehouse in the Kyiv region with an area of over 8000 square meters. The preparation and launch of the complex took six months, and the investment amount exceeded EU€1 million. Despite the constant challenges posed by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Suziria Distribution continues to invest in the infrastructure of the Ukrainian pet market. The company announced the launch of another large-scale warehouse in late September. The construction of the new facility was planned before the full-scale invasion, but on February 24, with the invasion of Russian troops, it was forced to be put on hold. The company resumed work on the project in April this year. The warehouse is located in the village of Kolonshchyna in Kyiv region, and 170 jobs are planned to be created there. It will serve
as the main distribution centre for replenishing the company’s branches in Kharkiv and Lviv, as well as supplying products to customers in the central and southern regions. The favourable portfolio supply of non-food, food products and veterinary drugs that the company supplies to its partners and the strategic location of the new facility expand the ability to organise fast and convenient logistics of pet products to different parts of Ukraine. “We live, dream and operate to develop a culture of caring for pets. It’s important for us that the customers of Suziria Distribution quickly receive the necessary and high-quality products for fourlegged, despite all the realities of Ukraine. That’s why we follow the distribution development strategy and implement warehouse and transportation logistics investment programs. The opening of another warehouse and transportation logistics investment programs. The opening of another warehouse in Central Ukraine not only strengthens the stability of the distribution system but also speeds up the delivery of products
from 29 international partners and Suziria Brands, a company that consolidates the production of Suziria Group’s own brands, to meet the needs of Suziria Distribution’s customer network of more than 5000 retail outlets,” says Sergii Demchenko, director of Suziria Distribution. The warehouse complex operates a large-scale territory where innovative approaches are used: to manage about 6000 SKUs, WMS warehouse process management programs were implemented, and transportation processes were managed by TMS. With the addition of the warehouse in the Kyiv region, the Suziria Distribution network now consists of facilities in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Kyiv region, with a total area of over 21,300 square meters. Also during the period of the full scale invasion, the Suziria Group, which includes the distribution company, opened two new production facilities in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region, as well as three new offices in Dnipro, Lviv and Kyiv. This expanded presence strengthens the group’s position as a leading partner in the pet business in Ukraine and abroad.
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Dr Marty Pets announces IndiePet partnership Dr Marty Pets, the canine and feline brand offering cuttingedge, premium freeze-dried raw dog and cat food and supplements, announces that they will be joining forces with IndiePet to further their support of independent pet retailers. Created by Dr Marty Goldstein, a leader in the field of veterinary medicine for more than 45 years, Dr Marty Pets utilises his revolutionary approach to formulating raw food and natural pet supplements to help support the health and vitality of our beloved four-legged family members. Dr Marty Pets is deeply committed to the well-being of pets and shares IndiePet’s dedication to quality, education, and communitybuilding within the pet industry. Dr Marty Pets’ partnership with
IndiePet allows them to collaborate with like-minded organisations and individuals who understand the importance of buying local and providing pets with the nutrition they deserve. In addition to Dr Marty Pets’ brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, this partnership with IndiePet will allow for the continued growth of the brand in the independent pet channel. “We love independent retailers because they do a great job educating pet owners and creating a true sense of community.” said Dan Parkinson, head of retail for Dr Marty Pets “Dr Marty Pets is committed to training store employees so they can educate their customers. We really appreciate the indy community and what they’ve done to grow 12 | November 2023 - International Petfood
our brand and we look forward to partnering with IndiePet members, both manufacturers and retailers, to make the channel stronger and strengthen the value proposition to pet parents.” IndiePet (Independent & Neighbourhood Pet Retail Association) is a dynamic organisation that unites independent pet retailers, manufacturers and passionate pet owners with a shared mission to provide the best care and products for our beloved four-legged companions. Their commitment to fostering a sense of community, educating pet owners and ensuring pets receive top-notch nutrition is admired by many revolutionary pet brands including Dr Marty Pets.
