The Raben Group has taken over the family-owned Bas Group, acquiring all the group's facilities in the Netherlands, Slovakia and Italy.
Photo: Raben Group
Photo: Raben Group
Through the acquisition of the Bas Group, Raben, a family company, has increased its network in South-West Europe and strengthened its position in the field of contract logistics and intermodal transport.
“As a family, we had come to the point where we had to make a choice between growing further autonomously or joining a larger professional logistics service provider," said Lorenzo Bas, Bas Group CEO.
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"When Raben expressed interest, we, as a family, decided to sell the shares. The logistics sector will change considerably in the coming years, resulting not only in opportunities but also in threats. By becoming part of a larger professional organisation like the Raben Group, we, as a medium-sized player, will be less vulnerable to these external influences.”
The Raben Group originated in the Netherlands, but the head office has been located in Poznan in Poland since the 1990s. Raben is active in 13 European countries, with more than 150 locations, approximately 1,200,000 m2 of warehousing and an annual turnover of €1.3 billion.
“The acquisition of the Bas Group provides new opportunities in Europe while also expanding our network. Furthermore, it will strengthen our position in the Benelux and enhance opportunities for growth in Southern Europe,” said Ewald Raben, Raben Group CEO.
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