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From tradition to innovation: our history<\/h1>\n

In the past, everything was… different. And that’s a good thing. Because today we can proudly look back on more than 65 years of company history. Characterised by growth and change, we have led our company onto the road to success and kept it there. We have always kept a clear eye on the future, just as we have on current events. We have acted quickly and decisively. And this is exactly how we continue to write our success story. Take a look at many decades of HUETTEMANN – from a haulage company to an international logistics company and freight forwarder.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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\n 2021 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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TOP POSITION<\/p>\n

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The long-standing managing director of Huettemann Holding, Manfred K\u00f6hler, takes over five percent of the shares in the group of companies. This makes him the first person outside the family and founding circle to become a shareholder.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2020 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Leaving of the United Kingdom from the EU<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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QUICK REACTION <\/p>\n

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Rabelink takes over the activities of Leusink Logistics in a flash after filing for insolvency and secures most of the jobs. Some of Leusink’s customers and part of its fleet are thus transferred to Rabelink.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 01\/2020<\/p>

JOINT GROWTH COURSE <\/p>\n

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The HUETTEMANN subsidiary delog Logistics is growing alongside M+F Spedition. In this way, the synergies of both subsidiaries can be exploited even better and the industry focus expanded.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BIG GROWTH <\/p>\n

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Gesink Transport is now part of Rabelink Logistics. All 140 employees and the entire fleet with more than 100 tractors and 115 trailers are transferred. A strong deal for the Dutch HUETTEMANN subsidiary.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2018 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Large-scale investment in a new location <\/p>\n

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Expansion in Wehl: Rabelink is investing around seven million euros in the expansion of the forwarding terminal. Plans include a cross dock, long goods handling and warehouses connected to the terminal. Another 2.5 million euros will be invested in the expansion of the company’s own fleet.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2017 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 04\/2017<\/p>

ENERGETIC SUPPORT<\/p>\n

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Merkel-Wetzel Logistik GmbH, based in Kuppenheim, Baden, is now trading as HUETTEMANN Logistik GmbH. The background to this is the merger of the two companies belonging to the HUETTEMANN GROUP.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 07\/2017<\/p>

MORE IN ROMANIA<\/p>\n

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Rabelink takes over additional logistics services in Romania. The new company Rabelink Transport S.R.L. is also founded close to the location. It implements transport logistics solutions throughout Europe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2016 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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COMPANY ANNIVERSARY - 60 YEARS <\/p>\n

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HUETTEMANN has successfully established itself in the market with tailor-made logistics solutions. The company employs more than 700 people at 25 locations across Europe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Brexit referendum<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2015 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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EXPANSION OF THE BUSINESS<\/p>\n

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With the takeover of delog delsing logistik-spedition GmbH in Dorsten, HUETTEMANN further expands the service areas of contract logistics and freight forwarding.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2014 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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EVEN MORE SPACE<\/p>\n

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The foundation stone for one of the largest toy warehouses in Europe is laid in Nordhorn. The new warehouse building and the expansion of the Toy Distribution Centre at M + F Spedition promise great success. At the same time, the Rabelink logistics centre opens in Wehl.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2013 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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RABELINK GROWS<\/p>\n

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The Dutch subsidiary founds Rabelink Logistics B.V. & Co. KG in Duisburg and Rabelink Logistics srl in Cicarlau in Romania. The international presence of the group grows.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2011 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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STRONG IN THE SOUTH<\/p>\n

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HUETTEMANN repositions itself in southern Germany by acquiring a majority stake in the Merkel-Wetzel haulage company in Kuppenheim, Baden, and subsequently taking over the company.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2008 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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GENERATION CHANGE<\/p>\n

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Klaus H\u00fcttemann (born 1967, father of two children) takes over the management together with Manfred K\u00f6hler. Together they continue to expand the company.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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World economic crisis<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2005 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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COMMITMENT EXPANDED<\/p>\n

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HUETTEMANN strengthens its position in the Netherlands by taking over the Rabex Group (Rabelink). Since 2013, the company has also been active in Romania.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2003 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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NEW NAME<\/p>\n

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Frachtenkontor changes its name to HUETTEMANN – the group of companies, which has grown in size, is thus given a clear brand umbrella which is also visible from the outside.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2002 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Issuance of the euro<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 2001 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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9\/11 terrorist attack in New York<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1993 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Founding of the European Union<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1990 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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INTERNATIONAL PARQUET<\/p>\n

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The walls between East and West fall in Europe. At the same time, Frachtenkontor initiates its international orientation by acquiring a stake in the Dutch forwarder D.H.-Trans.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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German reunification and third world championship title in football<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1989 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Fall of the Berlin Wall<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1988 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BIG PLANS <\/p>\n

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With the takeover of M+F Spedition & Co. KG in Nordhorn, the group of companies sets the course to become Germany’s specialist for toy logistics.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1985 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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OUTSOURCING SPECIALIST<\/p>\n

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The group of companies makes a name for itself with Heinrich Knoche + E. Barth Vereinigte Speditions GmbH, the group of companies makes a name for itself as an outsourcing partner for industry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Boris Becker wins Wimbledon as the first German and also the youngest player of all time<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1980 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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CRISIS-PROOF LOGISTICS<\/p>\n

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The steel and coal and steel industry crisis hits the Ruhr region. Due to the increasing concentration on logistics services, Frachtenkontor is largely spared.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1975 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER<\/p>\n

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After Frachtenkontor and Paul Obhues oHG merged in 1971, further takeovers and investments followed. At the same time, Frachtenkontor strengthened its general cargo activities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1974 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Germany becomes football world champion for the second time <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1970 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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SUPRA-REGIONAL PLAYER<\/p>\n

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Frachtenkontor acquires the Bremen forwarding company Heinrich Knoche OHG and a year later Gille-Hermann Jenssen GmbH – the company enters the building materials logistics business.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1969 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Moon landing<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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COAL, IRON, STEEL<\/p>\n

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The company transports what is produced in the Ruhr region. For further growth, Frachtenkontor GmbH is also founded in 1964.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n 1956 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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WITH TWO TIPPERS INTO THE ECONOMIC MIRACLE <\/p>\n

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Wolf H\u00fcttemann, a qualified forwarding merchant and lawyer, then 23 years young, becomes co-founder of Paul Obhues oHG in Duisburg-Rheinhausen.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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