Dachser Strengthens European Food Logistics Network with Acquisition of Brummer

HONG KONG, April 11

achser, a global leader in system logistics, has announced the acquisition of Brummer Logistik GmbH in Germany and Brummer Logistic Solutions GmbH & Co KG in Austria.

The purchase, which encompasses the entire operational business of the Brummer Group, is subject to approval by the German and Austrian competition authorities. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

In 2023, the family-owned Brummer companies generated revenue of around EUR 128 million, positioning them among the leading food logistics providers in Central Europe. The acquisition allows Brummer's owners, Hans Brummer and Simone Brummer-Leebmann, to focus on managing and developing real estate, particularly in the logistics sector, with support from their daughter, Valerie Brummer.

Strategic Locations and Comprehensive Services

Brummer Logistik GmbH, founded in 1977 in Neuburg am Inn, Bavaria, owns a 40,000 m2 facility for refrigerated and frozen food. Brummer Logistic Solutions GmbH & Co KG, launched in 2021, has 45,000 m2 of storage space in St. Marienkirchen, Austria. These strategic locations near the border facilitate optimal utilization of transport capacity and greater efficiency in transit times.

As a high-performance full-service logistics provider, Brummer focuses on cross-border transport, warehousing, and contract logistics services for food between Germany, Austria, and neighboring countries. The company covers the full range of temperatures, including frozen foods below −18 degrees Celsius, and offers comprehensive logistical solutions for retail and industrial customers.

Strengthening the European Food Network

Brummer was one of the founding partners of the European Food Network in 2013, which spans 34 European countries under Dachser's system leadership. This network enables manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers in the food market to access unique coverage for groupage transports within Europe.

The acquisition opens up considerable growth potential for Brummer. "Being a part of Dachser's European network opens up additional opportunities for growth. We're therefore taking our partnership, which has developed over the years, to the next level," said Hans Brummer and Simone Brummer-Leebmann, joint managing directors and owners of Brummer prior to the takeover.

Expanding Distribution Capacity and Expertise

For Dachser, the acquisition of Brummer is an important step in expanding its distribution capacity for high-quality services in the key German-Austrian food market. The Brummer locations in Neuburg am Inn and St. Marienkirchen are ideally situated for optimal consolidation of loads and further optimization of driving times. Both locations also offer land suitable for constructing additional cargo handling and warehousing areas.

"In Brummer, we're acquiring a company that has an excellent reputation as a quality leader. Moreover, we're delighted to be expanding our own food logistics network in Central Europe," said Burkhard Eling, Dachser CEO.

After the acquisition, Brummer will be completely integrated into the Dachser Food Logistics network, with Max Reih and his seasoned management team continuing to run the operational business. Brummer's employees, known for their expertise in cross-border transports between Germany and Austria, will ensure continuity and future growth in the region.

The acquisition of Brummer follows Dachser's recent acquisitions of Müller Fresh Food Logistics in the Netherlands and Frigoscandia in northern Europe, reinforcing the company's position as one of the leading food logistics providers in Europe.