About Us
We move Europe – Finsterwalder
Since its foundation in 1937, the owner-run Finsterwalder Group has developed into a modern and innovative, medium-sized provider of logistics services. Short response times and decision-making processes, high flexibility and a razor-sharp focus on customer needs are not just empty slogans – they define the way we work at Finsterwalder.
More than 1,650 people give their best day in, day out at numerous locations at home and abroad, helping us to master the logistical challenges confronting our clients.
A large personal fleet of trucks and drivers as well as contracted vehicles in long-term use, a European-wide general cargo network, ample storage space, competent logistics management, excellent rail connections and a wide range of other logistics services are the key to our success.
To me, Finsterwalder means attractive assignments with exciting customers, motivated colleagues and bosses with an open mind. For me as a family man, finding a good work-life balance is very important and I know I can always count on Finsterwalder to support me.
Thomas
Team Leader Order Control
At Finsterwalder, I was able to climb the ladder from trainee to head of department. I like the corporate culture that’s typical of a family business, where everyone gets a fair chance.
Cornelia
Manager Customer Service
My work in warehouse logistics is extremely varied and every day my motivation is high. It’s a very pleasant place to work. I’m glad I found a job at Finsterwalder.
Sarah Maureen
Warehouse Logistics Specialist
Loyalty, mutual respect and being part of a team – that’s what I think of when I think of Finsterwalder. I get support and encouragement in stressful situations and I work in a modern environment with a safe truck that I can trust absolutely – that’s why I’m still happy at Finsterwalder after 15 years.
Ralf
Driver
Die Ausbildung bei Finsterwalder ist spannend und faszinierend zugleich. Ich lerne selbständig zu arbeiten und technisch, komplexe Anlagen zu bedienen. Vorteilhaft ist auch die spätere Übernahme in ein Arbeitsvertragsverhältnis. Man kann mit Finsterwalder seine Zukunft planen.
Tom
Auszubildender Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik
History
The most important milestones in our history at a glance:
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Company founded by Eugen and Theresia Finsterwalder
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Move to new premises in Kaufbeuren
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Finsterwalder’s founder dies; his sons take over the running of the business
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The company name is changed to Finsterwalder Spedition und Güterkraftverkehr GmbH
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New branches are established in Halle and Merseburg following the acquisition of former state-owned motor traffic and chemical enterprises in East Germany
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Expansion of the existing office building in Kaufbeuren; development of national and international transportation planning
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New warehouse and logistics center opens in Mindelheim
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Logistics business is expanded with the first outsourcing project
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New subsidiary established for chemical logistics
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Two more subsidiaries are founded: MIL Mitteldeutsche Industrie-Logistik GmbH and MKL Mitteldeutsche Kunststoff-Logistik GmbH
Finsterwalder is granted membership of the CargoLine network
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Commercial activities previously shared between Schkopau and Merseburg are now concentrated in Halle
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Acquisition of a new site in Türkheim and construction of the “A96 Business Park”
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Finsterwalder is relocated to Türkheim; the company name is changed to Finsterwalder Transport & Logistik GmbH
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Railport opens in Halle
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The Finsterwalder fleet is expanded with 100 new long-distance trucks
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Acquisition of the Venlo (Netherlands) and Tartu (Estonia) branches from Penske Logistics Europe, including the existing workforce and fleets. Michael Finsterwalder joins the Finsterwalder Group, now in the third generation
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Finsterwalder moves from Marl to Gelsenkirchen as part of a capacity expansion strategy in the Ruhr District
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New logistics center opens in Halle with 20,000 square meters of floor space
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A company for leasing logistics personnel temporarily is set up at the Central German and Allgäu branches
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Floor space at the logistics center in Halle is doubled to 48,000 square meters Capacity in Southern Germany is increased with an extra 15,000 extra storage locations
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Acquisition of Logfillment GmbH & Co. KG, a fulfillment specialist in Southern Germany
Management
Klaus Finsterwalder, Managing Partner
Michael Finsterwalder, General Manager
At home all across Europe
Our customer service center
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