Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, is pleased to announce an extended partnership with Evri, the UK’s premier parcel delivery company.
Under the new agreement, Evri will be activating 2,000 additional Parcel Pending by Quadient smart lockers across the UK in the coming months. This rollout will significantly strengthen the company’s out-of-home delivery options while advancing Quadient’s continued investment in an open, carrier-agnostic locker network.
The initiative responds to growing consumer demand for convenient, secure, and sustainable parcel services, particularly driven by the rise of consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplaces. As part of the collaboration, Evri will adopt a significant share of Quadient’s open locker network in the UK, including the award-winning Drop Box functionality that simplifies parcel returns and enhances the customer experience.
“We’re committed to providing innovative delivery solutions that meet the needs of our customers.” said Pauline Potter, Director of Transformation at Evri. “By reinforcing our relationship with Quadient, we are enhancing our network of pick-up and drop-off locations, making parcel delivery and returns more accessible and convenient for consumers. This forms part of our wider ambition to grow our ParcelShop and Locker network to over 25,000 locations by 2030, a move that will more than double Evri parcel drop off locations for customers and clients. Our choice of Parcel Pending by Quadient smart lockers aligns with our mission to stay ahead of growing parcel volumes and deliver a seamless experience for our customers.”
Open to all carriers and services, Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers provide secure 24/7 access for deliveries, returns, exchanges, and other services, offering unmatched convenience in both urban and rural areas. Evri was the first UK carrier to introduce Quadient’s Drop Box and Printer capabilities in February 2023, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation in last-mile logistics. As long-standing partners, both companies continue to align their strategies to meet the evolving expectations of businesses and consumers, with a focus on flexibility, accessibility, security and convenience.
“This partnership extension reflects a shared vision to reshape last-mile delivery and make it smarter, more convenient, and more sustainable,” said Katia Bourgeais Crémel, EVP Parcel Locker Solutions Europe, Quadient. “By combining Evri’s nationwide reach with our open locker technology, we’re creating an ecosystem that meets evolving consumer expectations and supports a greener, more efficient logistics model.”
Gary Winter, Vice President of Global Strategic Initiatives, Quadient, and David Saenz, Chief Commercial Officer, Evri, will host a joint session titled “Out of Home Is Changing – How Carriers Can Lead with Locker Infrastructure” at Parcel + Post Expo on October 22nd, 2.00 pm. Learn more about Quadient’s open locker network and its benefits to carriers, businesses, and consumers at parcelpending.com/en-gb.
