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The French logistics provider GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire trans-o-flex, a leading company in the premium express sector in Germany, specializing in temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceutical products as well as timely delivery of products for the cosmetics and high-tech industries.
(Paris/Weinheim) Since 2016, trans-o-flex has been owned by the Schoeller and Amberger families, who have invested to develop it into a leading specialized distribution company.
Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS, said: “The acquisition of trans-o-flex is an important step forward that allows us to expand our presence in Germany. This aligns with our commitment to strengthen our global end-to-end logistics solutions to support the growth and geographical development of our customers. This acquisition will position GEODIS as a leading player in the healthcare market and significantly enhance our delivery capabilities in Germany, a country at the heart of global trade. We are impressed by the expertise and commitment to the highest service quality of the trans-o-flex management team. We welcome the trans-o-flex team to GEODIS and believe together we can continue to support our customers on both sides by leveraging our respective and complementary strengths in Germany, Europe, and worldwide. To achieve this, we have agreed with Christoph Schoeller, currently Chairman of the Advisory Board, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and shareholder of trans-o-flex, that he will remain Deputy Chairman of the new Supervisory Board under my chairmanship.”
Largest temperature-controlled network in Germany
trans-o-flex was founded in 1971 and operates Germany’s largest temperature-controlled distribution network, specializing in healthcare and handling both packages and pallets. Trans-o-flex is headquartered in Germany and has recently expanded its operations to Austria, providing opportunities for further developments. Trans-o-flex employs around 2,000 people at 77 hubs and local offices, enabling the company to offer express logistics solutions throughout Germany.
Recognized quality network
Christoph Schoeller and Peter Amberger, representatives of the shareholders, said: “Since we acquired trans-o-flex in 2016, the company has further strengthened its leading position in temperature-controlled healthcare and premium express shipping throughout Germany and Austria through its widely recognized quality network and high reliability. This has been achieved under the leadership of Wolfgang P. Albeck, CEO of trans-o-flex, who has built a team of experts with a unique ‘Can Do’ attitude and commitment to the highest customer satisfaction. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to Wolfgang Albeck and his team. We have no doubt that they will continue to deliver excellence as they join GEODIS.”
International expansion
Christoph Schoeller adds: “I am pleased to be part of the continuation of trans-o-flex’s success story as Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Together with GEODIS, we will scale the trans-o-flex model internationally, further enhancing the benefits for our customers.”
The completion of this transaction will be effective upon the completion of the usual regulatory approvals.
Photo: © trans-o-flex
