Modexpress B.V.
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| Founded 📆 | 1985 |
| Founder 👔 | Nico Fransen
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Area served 🗺️ | Europe and worldwide |
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Number of employees | 500+ |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.modexpress.com |
| 📇 Address | Heibloemweg 10, 5704 BS Helmond, Netherlands |
| 📞 telephone | +31 492 59 32 00 |
Modexpress B.V. is a Dutch fashion logistics and fulfilment company headquartered in Helmond, the Netherlands.[1] Founded in 1985, the company provides end-to-end logistics solutions for fashion, footwear and lifestyle brands across Europe. Its services include warehousing, transport, customs, order fulfilment, distribution, returns processing and value-added logistics for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) operations.[1]
Originally established as a specialist in Garments on Hanger (GOH) transportation, Modexpress has expanded into a full-service logistics provider serving international fashion and lifestyle brands.[1]
The company operates five strategically located warehouses in the Netherlands, two offices in Morocco, and its own transport fleet operating seven days a week, supporting fashion brands with integrated logistics and fulfilment solutions.[1]
History
Modexpress was founded in 1985 by Nico Fransen as a transporter specialising in hanging garments (Garments on Hanger or GOH).[1] The company initially focused on transport services for fashion retailers before expanding into broader logistics and fulfilment operations.
In 1996, Nico Fransen's nephew Mark Fransen and Marie-José van der Linden assumed leadership of the company, transforming Modexpress from a GOH transport specialist into a full-service fashion logistics provider.[1][2]
Over the following decades, the company invested in warehousing, customs services, omnichannel fulfilment, warehouse automation and digital supply chain technologies to support international fashion and lifestyle brands.[1]
Today, Modexpress remains a family-owned business, combining its founding values with innovation and sustainable logistics solutions.[1]
Operations
Modexpress provides end-to-end logistics services for international fashion, footwear and lifestyle brands throughout Europe.[1] Its operations include goods receipt, storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, customs services, transport, distribution and returns processing.[1]
The company operates more than 120,000 square metres of warehouse space across five logistics facilities in the Netherlands and maintains two operational offices in Morocco.[1]
Its logistics network supports both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) fulfilment through integrated warehouse management systems, RFID technology and customised IT integrations.[1]
In 2025, Modexpress announced the expansion of its Helmond distribution centre to increase warehouse capacity and support continued business growth.[3]
The company has also invested in advanced warehouse automation, including pocket sorter technology, to improve operational efficiency, scalability and order fulfilment performance.[4]
Warehouse automation initiatives at Modexpress have been highlighted by industry publication Logistiek.nl as an example of improving operational efficiency while maintaining flexibility in fashion logistics.[5]
Services
Modexpress provides a range of logistics and fulfilment services, including:
- Fashion fulfilment
- Business-to-business (B2B) fulfilment
- Business-to-consumer (B2C) fulfilment
- Warehousing and inventory management
- Garments on Hanger (GOH) transport
- Customs and fiscal representation
- Fashion transport and distribution
- Omnichannel fulfilment
- RFID tagging and scanning
- Returns processing
- Reconditioning and garment care
- Quality control
- Cross-docking
- Product labelling
- Product personalisation
The company combines logistics expertise with customised fulfilment solutions designed specifically for fashion, footwear and lifestyle brands.[1]
Mission
Modexpress states that its mission is to be the full-service logistics fulfilment partner in Europe for international fashion and lifestyle brands. Since 1985, the company has supported brands in seizing new market opportunities while helping customers, employees and the organisation achieve their ambitions through responsible and sustainable business practices.[1]
Vision
According to the company, its vision is to create a world where logistics fulfilment strengthens the growth and success of its customers. Modexpress emphasizes long-term relationships, transparent communication, seamless IT integrations and future-proof logistics infrastructure while striving to deliver customised, high-quality and sustainable logistics solutions.[1]
Leadership
Modexpress is led by Chief Executive Officer Niek Fransen. The executive management team also includes:
- Cor Noorlander – Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
- Jan van Vlokhoven – Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Ton Aarts – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Jan Kuipers – Sales Director
- Dyon Gosenshuis – Transport Director
- Pim van Rooij – Director E-commerce
- Evert van Bree – Site Manager[1]
Facilities
The company's headquarters are located at Heibloemweg 10, 5704 BS, Helmond, Netherlands.[1]
Modexpress operates logistics facilities at:
- Heibloemweg, Helmond
- Gerstdijk, Helmond
- Grasbeemd, Helmond
- Haverdijk, Helmond
- Handelsweg, Alphen aan den Rijn
The company also operates two offices in Morocco to support its international logistics network.[1]
Certification
Modexpress holds the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification, recognising compliance with European Union customs security standards and international trade requirements.[1]
Partnerships
Modexpress collaborates with a range of international fashion and lifestyle brands by providing customised logistics and fulfilment solutions. Its partnership with Dutch fashion brand Summum has been highlighted for supporting the company's tailored logistics approach and long-term customer relationships.[6]
FashionUnited has also reported on the company's collaboration with Circle of Trust, describing the partnership as being based on personal attention and customised logistics solutions.[7]
The company's Garments on Hanger (GOH) logistics services have also been featured in relation to its work with fashion retailer Suitsupply.[2]
Recent developments
In 2024 and 2025, Modexpress continued investing in warehouse automation and logistics innovation. The implementation of pocket sorter technology enhanced warehouse efficiency and scalability while supporting the growing demands of omnichannel fulfilment.[4]
The company also announced the expansion of its Helmond distribution centre, increasing logistics capacity to accommodate future growth and customer demand.[3]
Industry publication Logistiek.nl has recognised Modexpress' approach to warehouse automation for balancing technological innovation with operational flexibility in fashion logistics.[5]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Modexpress – About. https://www.modexpress.com/about/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 FashionUnited: Hoe de GOH-oplossingen van Modexpress de fashionlogistiek van Suitsupply versterken. https://fashionunited.nl/nieuws/business/hoe-de-goh-oplossingen-van-modexpress-de-fashionlogistiek-van-suitsupply-versterken/2024102462479
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Warehouse Totaal: Modexpress start met uitbreiding distributiecentrum. https://www.warehousetotaal.nl/warehousing/logistiek-vastgoed/modexpress-breidt-helmonds-distributiecentrum-uit/140497/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 FashionUnited: Modexpress versterkt logistieke processen met pocket sorter technologie. https://fashionunited.nl/nieuws/business/modexpress-versterkt-logistieke-processen-met-pocket-sorter-technologie/2025031063983
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Logistiek.nl: Magazijnen automatiseren zonder flexibiliteit te verliezen. https://www.logistiek.nl/209975/magazijnen-automatiseren-zonder-flexibiliteit-te-verliezen
- ↑ FashionUnited: Hoe Summum de expertise van Modexpress inzet om samen ambities waar te maken. https://fashionunited.nl/nieuws/business/hoe-summum-de-expertise-van-modexpress-inzet-om-samen-ambities-waar-te-maken/2024062461209
- ↑ FashionUnited: Modexpress en Circle of Trust: Partnership gebaseerd op persoonlijke aandacht en maatwerkoplossingen. https://fashionunited.nl/nieuws/business/modexpress-en-circle-of-trust-partnership-gebaseerd-op-persoonlijke-aandacht-en-maatwerk-oplossingen/2025021063645
