UAB „SANITEX“

UAB „Sanitex“ is one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) wholesalers and distributors in the Baltic States. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, the company operates a multi-format model that spans national brand distribution, cash-and-carry, foodservice/HoReCa supply, and third‑party logistics via group companies. It serves thousands of retail and HoReCa customers across Lithuania, Latvia, and often via affiliated logistics operations throughout the wider Baltic region.

Company Overview

Legal name: Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė „Sanitex“ (UAB „Sanitex“)
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: Kaunas, Lithuania
Industry: Wholesale and distribution of FMCG; cash & carry; foodservice; logistics; selected retail formats

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company registration code): Not confirmed in open sources accessible without registry lookups at the time of writing. Consult the Lithuanian State Enterprise Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) or an official company directory for the authoritative code.
PVM mokėtojo kodas (VAT code): Not confirmed in open sources accessible without registry lookups. Verify via the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) or the EU VIES VAT system.
Official website: https://www.sanitex.eu (group/corporate information and links to business units)
General email: Not explicitly listed in public sources reviewed; the company typically directs inquiries via contact pages of its websites (e.g., sanitex.eu, PROMO Cash&Carry, and other group units).
Registered office address: Kaunas, Lithuania (full street address and switchboard number were not verifiable in the public sources accessed without Registrų centras data).
Main telephone: Not publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed; contact is usually routed through unit-specific channels.

Note: Authoritative legal data (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, registered address) can be obtained from Registrų centras or established Lithuanian company directories (e.g., Rekvizitai.lt, Creditinfo).

Business Operations

Core activities:
- Nationwide wholesale distribution of branded FMCG to modern trade, traditional retail, and convenience channels.
- Foodservice/HoReCa supply to hotels, restaurants, and cafés, including specialized product assortments and delivery.
- Cash-and-carry under the PROMO Cash&Carry banner, serving small businesses, retailers, and HoReCa operators with professional assortments and pricing.
- Third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, and transport solutions in the Baltics via group logistics companies (commonly known as Baltic Logistic Solutions/BLS).
- Selected retail formats and specialty concepts (e.g., delicatessen/gourmet; availability and brand portfolio may vary by country and over time).

Business model: UAB „Sanitex“ operates as a multi-channel distributor integrating:
- Brand representation and category management for international and local FMCG suppliers across retail and HoReCa.
- Direct distribution with nationwide coverage, supported by regional depots and a dense delivery network.
- Cash-and-carry wholesale for professional customers under the PROMO brand, offering assortment depth and volume pricing.
- Full-service 3PL via logistics subsidiaries to ensure temperature-controlled storage, cross-docking, route-to-market execution, and last-mile delivery.

Market position: The company is widely recognized as one of the largest FMCG wholesalers in Lithuania and among the leading distributors in the Baltic States, servicing tens of thousands of customers with extensive brand portfolios and logistics coverage.

History

Founding (1992): UAB „Sanitex“ was founded in the early 1990s in Kaunas during Lithuania’s transition to a market economy, initially focusing on wholesale distribution of everyday goods.
Expansion (2000s–2010s): The company scaled nationwide distribution across Lithuania and expanded into neighboring Baltic markets. It built out a logistics network and launched cash-and-carry operations (PROMO Cash&Carry) to address professional buyers.
Group structure development: Sanitex progressively developed and/or consolidated specialized companies in logistics, cash-and-carry, and office supplies/related categories to form a group capable of end-to-end route-to-market services.
Digitalization and logistics investments: Over the past decade, the group invested in warehouse capacity, cold-chain infrastructure, and digital B2B ordering platforms to improve service levels and efficiency.

Note: Specific milestone dates (e.g., store openings, acquisitions, subsidiary incorporations) vary by country and business unit; consult official press releases or Registrų centras filings for detailed timelines.

Financial Information

Revenue: Sanitex is frequently listed among Lithuania’s largest companies by revenue in business rankings; specific annual turnover figures fluctuate and are not reproduced here due to source limitations. For audited financials, consult the Lithuanian Centre of Registers or company filings.
Funding: The company is privately held; no public funding rounds are recorded in the sources reviewed.
Ownership structure: Privately owned enterprise; detailed shareholder composition is typically available via Registrų centras or commercial credit information providers.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): The current General Manager/CEO and executive team names vary over time and were not definitively confirmed in the public sources accessible without registry queries at the time of writing. For authoritative and up-to-date leadership listings (pareigos and full names), consult:
- Registrų centras (Lithuanian registry extracts)
- Official company websites and press releases
- Established business directories (e.g., Rekvizitai.lt, Creditinfo)

Board members: Not publicly listed in the sources reviewed; verify via official registry extracts or corporate disclosures.

Office Locations

Head office: Kaunas, Lithuania (exact street address and central phone number should be verified through official registers or the company’s contact page).
Distribution and cash-and-carry network: PROMO Cash&Carry and distribution depots are operated in major Lithuanian cities (e.g., Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys) and in Latvia under the PROMO brand. Individual store and depot addresses with phone numbers are published on the respective unit websites and local pages.
Logistics centers: Operated by Baltic Logistic Solutions (BLS) and related entities across the Baltics; site-specific addresses and contact numbers are provided on the BLS website.

Note: Because locations and contacts evolve, consult the PROMO Cash&Carry and logistics unit websites for the latest addresses and phone lines.

Market Position and Competitors

Market share: Precise market share in FMCG wholesale is not publicly disclosed; industry analysts and trade publications consistently position Sanitex among the leading Baltic distributors by scale and coverage.

Competitors (Lithuania/Baltics):
- Other national and regional FMCG distributors serving modern and traditional trade.
- Cash-and-carry and wholesale formats operated by retail chains or independent wholesalers.
- Specialized HoReCa distributors and foodservice suppliers.
- Third-party logistics providers for ambient and temperature-controlled goods.

Competitive advantages:
- Multi-format route-to-market (distribution + cash-and-carry + HoReCa + 3PL) under one group.
- Broad brand portfolio with category management expertise.
- Extensive logistics infrastructure, including temperature-controlled supply chain.
- Deep customer relationships across modern trade, traditional retail, and HoReCa.

Recent Developments

Recent public updates highlight continued network optimization and investments in logistics capabilities (e.g., capacity expansions, warehouse modernization, and IT enhancements for B2B ordering and inventory management). The company has also continued to develop its PROMO Cash&Carry footprint and refine its HoReCa offering to reflect demand shifts. For specific announcements (store openings, partnerships, technology deployments), see the news/press sections of the group and unit websites.

Contact Information

Corporate website: https://www.sanitex.eu
Customer and supplier inquiries: Typically managed via unit-level contact pages, for example:
- PROMO Cash&Carry (Lithuania/Latvia): store locator and contact details on PROMO-branded websites
- Logistics (Baltic Logistic Solutions): contacts listed on the BLS website
General email/phone: Not explicitly published in the public sources reviewed; use the contact forms and published unit-specific numbers for the quickest response.
Registered office address and phone: Available via Registrų centras and business directories; not reproduced here due to verification limits.

Sources and References

- Sanitex Group – Official website: https://www.sanitex.eu (About, Services, Contacts)

- PROMO Cash&Carry – Official websites (Lithuania/Latvia) for store network and contacts (e.g., promo-branded domains; see links from sanitex.eu)

- Baltic Logistic Solutions (BLS) – Official website for logistics capabilities and site contacts (linked from sanitex.eu)

- Registrų centras (State Enterprise Centre of Registers, Lithuania) – Official registry extracts for UAB „Sanitex“ (company code, VAT code, registered address, management)

- Rekvizitai.lt – Business directory entries for UAB „Sanitex“ (legal and contact data)

- Verslo žinios (vz.lt) and other Lithuanian business media – Annual rankings and articles referencing Sanitex’s market position and operations

Disclaimer: Some legal and contact details require verification against official registry records. Where precise data could not be confirmed in open sources without registry access, this profile notes that explicitly and directs readers to authoritative registries.