Flamingo Pet Products, founded in 1972 by René Van Tendeloo, began as a small bird trade and quickly evolved into a wholesaler of bird products. Over time, the product range expanded significantly to include accessories for a wide variety of animals. Today, Flamingo Pet Products operates as an international wholesaler with a portfolio of 8,500 products, which are distributed in pet shops, grooming salons, and garden centers across 55 countries. The company is now run by René's son, Erwin Van Tendeloo, alongside CEO Guy Toremans.
In recent years, Flamingo Pet Products has experienced rapid growth. The company expanded its workforce from 123 to 176 employees within the past two years and was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Antwerp Province, being nominated as a Trends Gazelle. To accommodate this growth, Flamingo wanted a new headquarters and warehouse on Geelseweg in Olen, close to the Olen Shopping Park.
The construction of the new facility, which includes a 33,500m² warehouse, new offices, and a showroom, began on August 16, 2022, with the placement of the first pile. The new building features 312 columns in place and a visible structure's skeleton. In line with Flamingo's commitment to sustainable development, the roof of the new building has been equipped with 5,500 solar panels, underscoring the company’s focus on environmental responsibility.
Site: 56.000 m²
Warehouse: 33.500 m²
Office: 4.600 m²
Showroom: 1.740 m²
