German logistics firm Dachser is strengthening its network for food transport and storage in Europe with the acquisition of Brummer, the partner in the European Food Network for the transport of temperature-controlled food between Germany, Austria, and neighboring countries.
Dachser will buy Brummer Logistik GmbH in Germany and Brummer Logistic Solutions GmbH & Co KG in Austria in a purchase encompassing the entire operational business of the Brummer Group.
According to the terms of the deal, which is still under the approval of the German and Austrian competition authorities, the companies agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
In 2023, Brummer generated revenue of around €128 million (US$139 million), putting them among the leading food logistics providers in Central Europe. The two owners and managing directors of the Brummer Group, Hans Brummer and Simone Brummer-Leebmann, have decided to concentrate their business activities on the management and development of real estate, particularly in the logistics sector. They will be supported in this enterprise by their daughter, Valerie Brummer.
Brummer primarily serves the distribution network in southern Germany, Austria, and Slovenia with 350 plus drivers on the payroll and its own fleet of over 300 refrigerated trucks.
After completion of the purchase, Brummer will be completely integrated into the Dachser Food Logistics network. Brummer’s operational business will continue to be run by Max Reih and his seasoned management team. The current Chief Operating Officer of Brummer, Reih will report directly to Alexander Tonn, COO of Road Logistics and Managing Director of DACHSER Food Logistics and Stefan Behrendt, Deputy Managing Director of DACHSER Food Logistics.
