Ubbo Hempenius, owner of H&S Group, and Pieter den Hartogh, group managing director of Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, signed an agreement on 15 March, whereby Den Hartogh acquired all shares in H&S Group.
H&S will become the fifth business unit of Den Hartogh, alongside the business units liquid, gas, global and dry bulk.
The acquisition encompasses all business units and joint ventures of H&S Group, with the exception of the cleaning & filling business unit in Barneveld (NL).
By expanding its range of services, Den Hartogh said it is strengthening its global market position as a leading logistics service provider. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearance.
Ubbo Hempenius stated: “The merger of H&S Group and Den Hartogh is an excellent opportunity to combine and fully utilise our strengths, expand our smart logistics solutions, and further develop our reach. I am convinced, and so are our CEO Stefan Heintjes and our Advisory Board, that this is the right step forward for H&S.
“It ensures the continuity and independence of our company. We are creating a sustainable future for our teams, working together to set new standards in the world of logistics. Above all, it ensures that our customers benefit to the fullest from a unique and comprehensive global service package.”
Pieter den Hartogh commented: “Expanding into a fifth business unit for liquid foodstuff is a strategic choice and on top of that being able to do this in partnership with H&S, a family-owned business with so many intersections in terms of history, values and ambition, makes me incredibly proud.
“We’re not just merging activities; we’re combining our stories, our dreams and our people. The H&S team, with their expertise, vast knowledge, experience and ambition, is a valuable and welcome addition to the Den Hartogh family.”