Maple Group has acquired Fladderak Industriële Verpakkingen, expanding its capacity for industrial and specialised project cargo in the Port of Rotterdam.
Following the acquisition, Maple Group has more than 40,000 m² of production, storage and handling capacity. This includes 25,000 m² of covered space, lifting capacity of up to 80 tonnes and a workforce of more than 100 employees.
Acquisition adds capacity in Rotterdam
Fladderak operates from Rotterdam’s Eemhaven, where its production and storage facilities have direct access to barge transport.
The company specialises in industrial packing and logistics services for machinery, production lines and other project cargo. It has more than 75 years of experience serving manufacturers in the Netherlands and international markets.
The acquisition adds Fladderak’s facilities to Maple Group’s existing Packing, Lashing & Logistics operations. This will allow the group to handle larger export projects while providing additional storage, cargo handling and quayside capacity.
Maple targets complex project cargo
Maple Group said demand for specialised logistics is being supported by international machinery exports and new energy-transition projects. These cargo flows can involve heavy or out-of-gauge equipment that requires specialised handling before international transport.
The combined operation will provide services including export packing, storage, lifting, handling and lashing. Maple will also prepare industrial cargo for onward transport by different modes.
“With Fladderak, we are adding not only capacity, but also extensive experience in managing industrial export projects,” said René van der Werff, Managing Director of Maple Group.
He added that the acquisition would allow Maple to provide broader support for complex industrial export projects.
Fladderak retains name and Rotterdam operations
Fladderak will continue operating under its existing name and from its current location following the acquisition.
Existing services and customer contacts will also remain in place, while Maple Group plans to retain Fladderak’s employees and expertise.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
