Raben Group has expanded its business area in Germany: Subject to the approval of the relevant cartel authorities Raben acquired the forwarding company Weisshaupt with headquarters in Albstadt (Baden-Württemberg).
"With the acquisition of Spedition Weisshaupt we will provide our Customers with an important geographical and economic area in Germany. Furthermore, the company ideally complements our competencies by its regional expertise, qualified staff and its logistics services. Due to all these factors, in particular through the geographical location on the Swabian Alb, we can support the growth of our Customers in a better and more efficient way" says Ewald Raben, CEO Raben Group.About 130 people are employed at the site Albstadt and the annual turnover amounts to around EUR 13 million. Its core business includes primarily the distribution of grouped goods in Germany and Europe, distribution and procurement logistics as well as warehouse, logistics and customs services. The company continues to operate under the name Spedition Weisshaupt GmbH & Co.KG.Thomas Weisshaupt, managing director of Spedition Weisshaupt GmbH & Co KG, adds: "We are delighted to embark on a safe road to the future as a new member of Raben Group and to stabilize our business activities. Under the umbrella of Raben Group, Weisshaupt has the best prerequisites to evolve and contribute to strengthening the role of Raben in Germany with its distribution network and portfolio."