Den Hartogh has acquired H&S Group, a leading European transport provider in the liquid foodstuffs sector. H&S will become the fifth business unit within Den Hartogh, alongside its Liquid, Gas, Global and Dry Bulk units. The deal, which remains subject to regulatory clearance, does not include the H&S cleaning and filling operation in Barneveld, the Netherlands.
“The merger of H&S Group and Den Hartogh is an excellent opportunity to combine and fully utilise our strengths, expand our smart logistics solutions, and further develop our reach,” says Ubbo Hempenius, owner of H&S Group. “I am convinced, and so are our CEO Stefan Heintjes and our Advisory Board, that this is the right step forward for H&S. It ensures the continuity and independence of our company. We are creating a sustainable future for our teams, working together to set new standards in the world of logistics. Above all, it ensures that our customers benefit to the fullest from a unique and comprehensive global service package.”
Pieter den Hartogh, group managing director of Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, adds: “Expanding into a fifth business unit for liquid foodstuff is a strategic choice and on top of that being able to do this in partnership with H&S, a family-owned business with so many intersections in terms of history, values and ambition, makes me incredibly proud. We’re not just merging activities; we’re combining our stories, our dreams and our people. The H&S team, with their expertise, vast knowledge, experience and ambition, is a valuable and welcome addition to the Den Hartogh family.”
source : https://hcblive.com/den-hartogh-buys-hs/
