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75 Jahre
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COMPANY HISTORY

Milestones
& Growth

"Guys, tackle & inspire. Nothing comes from nothing." What Franz Xaver Seifert has been doing since the company was founded in 1947 still counts. With hard work, the company has developed and become a leading contract logistics company. This chapter is about taking chances, going against the grain and "making it easy".
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Milestones & Growth
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Drive & Curiosity
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CHARACTER & FAMILY
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Employees & Partner
POEM BY CABARETTIST LARS RUPPEL

In a word...

If you want to understand this story, you have to consider the whole picture, it shows people with a common dream and what they made of this dream.

Here you can have the poem read to you by cabaret artist Lars Ruppel:

Harald Seifert
"I practically grew up with Mercedes-Benz Trucks and have been able to experience many developments. Mercedes has always been at the top in terms of technology and the business case.”
From 1947 to 2022

Full throttle direction
future

No matter which era we peek into, Seifert was and is characterized by courageous entrepreneurship, foresight, passion and partnership. We invite you to immerse yourself in the history of our family business and get an idea of ​​who we are. Experience our enthusiasm for logistics!

Travel through the history of Seifert:
1947
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01.06.1947:
FOUNDATION OF THE SEIFERT LOGISTICS GROUP

  • “Maiden trip with pigs on board”
  • Franz Xaver Seifert registers the first truck
  • Founding in Ehingen/Berg
  • Transport of cement, wood and pigs
  • Foundation stone laid for the current Seifert Logistics Group
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1947
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1947 – 1974:
APPLICATION FOR EXPANDING THE HORIZON

  • “No growth without a stamp”
  • Application for long-distance freight transport granted and thus free transport in the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Permissions obtained for wine deliveries from Italy and for the transfer of furniture.
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1950
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1950:
Back then… The Seifert Stammtisch stories

  • “A family business worthy of the title”
  • Franz Xaver “Franzl” and his wife Irmgard “Silberlocke” Seifert celebrate the principle of the family business.
  • The work itself is hard, but the surroundings should be cordial and at eye level – and simply familial.
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1976
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1976:
The passion of a new generation

  • “Harry Seifert comes on board in July 1976 and at full throttle”
  • Crash course with long-time employee Karl Rederer about the life of long-distance drivers, the challenges of customers and what should be improved on the expressway.
  • Cola and chocolate milk help to keep awake.
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1981
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1981:
Corporate identity, logo development and takeover of forwarder Köhler

  • A uniform CI and the creation of a logo that expresses the corporate values ​​through colors and shapes.
  • Takeover of Silo forwarder Köhler from Sandhausen near Heidelberg in 1981.
  • Securing concessions to get started in the food sector.
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1988
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1988:
First company move

  • The first company headquarters, in the house of the Seiferts, is too small.
  • Move from Ehingen/Berg to Ehingen at Auenweg 7.
  • Then as now, the business is part of the family business – there’s really no end of the day.
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1989
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1989:
Looking for freedom

  • “Change. Turnaround. Opportunity.”
  • Only 3 days after the fall of the Wall, Harry Seifert is already on the road in East Germany to look for suitable plots of land.
  • Seifert is determined to start opening the gates to Eastern Europe right now. And that as the first.
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1991
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1991 – 1992:
Getting your foot in the door

  • The right instincts are important in recognizing opportunities. Realizing them as well requires a great deal of tenacity in some cases. And the right employees for this.
  • This also applies to the development of the partnership with Bayosan/Baumit. Thanks to Hannes Brade.
  • A partnership of equals for years.
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1992
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1992 – 1993:
Two crosses and the gate to the east

  • “The location makes the difference”
  • New logistics location in Zorbau, a district of Lützen near Weißenfels
  • Directly on the A9
  • Adjusting screw for expansion to the east.
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1997
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1997:
Reasons to celebrate

  • Honorable 50th Anniversary Party on June 7, 1997
  • Seifert now has 150 employees, 80 permanent subcontractors and 160 of its own vehicles.
  • And a record that still stands today: At this point in time, Karl Rederer has 5,000,000 km on the clock: That is 13 times the distance from the earth to the moon.
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1999
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1999:
Moving, before the seams burst

  • “Not getting in the way of growth.”
  • The company headquarters in Ehingen is getting tight.
  • Since, contrary to expectations, Seifert was not awarded the contract for an attractive piece of commercial space in Ehingen, the headquarters moved to the Donautal in Ulm.
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1999
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1999:
Bye-bye to crossing borders

  • Seifert Polska becomes the 1st subsidiary abroad.”
  • The founding is an important milestone: the company becomes international.
  • In the beginning it was an adventure and Harry Seifert was clear: “You have 6 months. If the company works and makes a profit – ok. If not, we’ll shut it down again.”
  • Today we proudly count 8 branches.
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Jan Brachmann CEO
1999
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1999 – 2009:
Foothold abroad & growing pains

  • “The first location in Poland will be the city of Katowice in the south of the country.
  • Jan Brachmann takes over the management of Seifert Polska.
  • It turns out: “Language skills are not enough to create access to people. And business is always done between people.”
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2000
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2000:
Merseburg for the drivers

  • “Those who can, do.”
  • In Merseburg, Seifert is building a station for cleaning the inside of silos and tanks.
  • 4-lane car wash, as well as a bistro with coffee and snacks.
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2011
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2011:
Malsch as a milestone for contract logistics

  • Probably the most impressive project is the construction of the logistics center in Malsch in 2011.
  • The automotive sector is consolidated and, with 250 employees, Seifert takes on important work steps of a global corporation and delivers just-in-sequence to production.
  • A milestone in the company’s history.
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2013
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2013:
Eco Performance Award

  • 20% CO2 reduction
  • Our quality claim: The SLGECO
  • Awarded with the Eco Performance Award
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2014
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2014:
Seifert Logistics Centre Ulm Nord

  • “Implement the vision step by step”
  • The focal point of the Seifert Logistics Group
  • First construction phase of the Seifert Logistics Centre Ulm Nord
  • Direct connection to the A8
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2016
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2016:
Founding of Seifert Automotive Logistics France

  • Further internationalization with the founding of Seifert Automotive Logistics France
  • The company grows from 500 to 1,000 employees in just four years.
  • Double power for your project!
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2017
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2017:
Three cheers hip, hip hooray!

  • 70th anniversary with big family celebrations in Ehingen/Berg, Zorbau and Malsch.
  • Daimler Supplier Award 2017
  • Top Job Employer Award (plus Award 2018, 2019, 2020)
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2018
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2018:
Founding Seifert Automotive Polska

  • Strategic expansion of logistics in Poland / Eastern Europe
  • Another milestone project
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2019
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2019:
Contract logistics is picking up speed

  • New project for production supply at the Jawor site (Poland) with a total area of ​​200,000 m² and a logistics area of ​​40,000 m². Contract logistics project for production supply
  • New building in Hambach, France, with today 41,000 m² and 2,000 employees and contract logistics as a growth engine. Contract logistics as a growth driver.
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2020
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2020:
Pandemic logistics – old experience meets the “new normal”

  • “That 1 mm difference really pays off in turbulent times”
  • The Seifert team, here Axel Frey, maneuvers through the Corona crisis unscathed and the business areas remain stable.
  • In 2020, SLG generated the second-highest turnover in the company’s history.
  • Home office and air purifier are new companions of the family business.
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2022
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2020 – 2022:
Full speed into the future & 75 years

  • “The vision becomes reality.”
  • Harry Seifert has been working on his lifelong dream since 1999, which will come true in 2022: the new headquarters with over 100,000 pallet spaces is being built between the A7 and A8, near the container station.
  • Attractive office building with open space, gym and its own restaurant make SLG a popular employer. That’s 1 mm difference – at least.
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"You will be amazed. In 2-3 years we'll be loading 20-30 trucks a day."
HARALD SEIFERT TO KARL REDERER
"It only works when you do your job with love and passion."
JAN BRACHMANN, CEO SEIFERT POLSKA

The Seifert Logistics Group is on the move and active throughout Europe. From the Ulm headquarters to the easternmost location in Poland (Ostroleka) there are not just 1,300 km, but many stories, experiences and partners. The company now has over 2,500 employees, more than 45 locations and over 800,000 square meters of storage space.

From 2022, the Seifert Logistics Group will have a new and sustainable company headquarters in the north of Ulm. Directly at the A8 motorway exit, directly at the container station and equipped with 100,000 pallet spaces, the logistics center marks another major milestone for the company. With the new headquarters with the most modern warehousing, the best conditions for continued strong growth are given.

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