B+S sells majority stake to the Nagel Group

B+S GmbH Logistics and Services will have a new shareholder as of January 1, 2022 – subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities. The Nagel Group is acquiring the majority of shares in the logistics service provider headquartered in Borgholzhausen. Stefan Brinkmann, managing partner of B+S, will remain with the company as managing director in a responsible position.

(Borgholzhausen) The acquisition of B+S is part of a large-scale investment strategy for the Nagel Group and serves to diversify its business models. The Nagel Group is Germany’s largest food logistics provider. “We at B+S can extensively complement the services of the Nagel Group. With our comprehensive expertise in e-commerce and contract logistics, as well as other fields such as pharmaceutical logistics,” explains Stefan Brinkmann, managing partner of B+S. In return, B+S gains comprehensive access to the Europe-wide network of Germany’s largest food logistics provider.

Focus on core business

So far, B+S has been part of the heristo Group, with which the Westphalians laid the foundation for growth two years ago and have solidly weathered the Corona pandemic. The long-standing trusting partnership and contractual relationship between heristo and the Nagel Group forms the basis for securing the future of the logistics business led by B+S. “We are aware that transactions of this magnitude always raise questions, especially among our own employees and stakeholders,” explains Stefan Brinkmann. “That’s why it is important for me to emphasize that the stability of the B+S brand, our growth trajectory, and our willingness to innovate in future-oriented logistics for our customers will not change.”

Future-ready

With a strong partner behind it, B+S plans to further expand its product portfolio. Additionally, both companies see further synergy effects, for example in operational processes. “I am convinced that we can position B+S as part of the Nagel Group to be future-ready and develop it further in the interest of our customers and our employees. I myself will be significantly responsible for this new path as managing partner of B+S. I look forward to the exciting tasks ahead,” says Stefan Brinkmann.

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