Geopost UK is primarily engaged in the provision of transport related services which include parcel distribution and logistics. The company is wholly owned by La Poste, the second largest postal operation in Europe and is represented in the United Kingdom from its registered office in Smethwick, Sandwell.

The investment in new processes and equipment will increase GeoPost UK Smethwick based capacity by up to 15%.

Sandwell is home to a thriving logistics and distribution sector including City Link, Sheldon Clayton Holdings Limited and Spicers to name just a few. Sandwell is located at the centre of the UK motorway network allowing easy connectivity to five key junctions of the M6 and M5 motorways, which together with great rail access and with Birmingham International Airport less than 30 minutes away, puts the UK and Europe in easy reach.