The Raben Group consistently strives to realize its vision of becoming a leader in all markets where it operates. This is contributed to by both organic growth and acquisitions.
Recently, in October 2015, the Raben Group acquired the German company Weisshaupt, operating in Albstadt (Baden-Württemberg). Another acquisition by the Raben Group in the German market took place on February 15, 2016, through the takeover of Peter Internationale Spedition GmbH, located in Siegen in North Rhine-Westphalia. Peter Spedition is a family-owned company and one of the most important logistics operators in this part of Germany. It employs approximately 60 people and has 4,000 sqm of warehouse space.
– Knowledge of the local market and highly qualified employees are the most important assets of Peter Spedition. The acquisition will allow us to combine this unique knowledge with our experience in the European market – says Ewald Raben, CEO of the Raben Group.
– We are pleased to be part of the Raben Group and its international operations. This guarantees our customers the highest quality and professionalism. At the same time, our company will gain new development opportunities – explains Michael Peter, Managing Director of the company.
Peter Internationale Spedition GmbH was founded in 1948 as a forwarding and warehousing company. It is currently managed by the third generation of the founding family. The company’s main business is domestic and international road transport and special logistics solutions. The services offered include land transport across Europe, warehousing services, and a wide range of additional services.
The Raben Group has been operating in the European logistics market for over 80 years. It offers services in the scope of: comprehensive logistics services, domestic and international road transport, as well as air, sea, and intermodal transport. It has approximately 1,100,000 sqm of warehouse space in 10 European countries.
Raben Trans European Germany has 25 branches in Germany. 2,300 employees and state-of-the-art technologies guarantee fast and safe transport of goods. The services offered are: comprehensive logistics services, road transport (domestic and international distribution, FTL and LTL), air and sea transport.