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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First wagon rolls after track renewal in Halle
Opening of the branches in Stuttgart & Magdeburg
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Construction and opening of Terminal B with 20,000 m² and 35,000 Euro pallet spaces in Türkheim
Relocation of the Gelsenkirchen logistics site to Herten
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Opening of a newly built 35,000 m² logistics facility in Zeithain/Saxony
Takeover of the Gruber Logistik Group in Kempten/Allgäu
Takeover of the “wheel logistics” division of Wöstemeier GmbH & Co. KG in Altdorf
Introduction of the PTV Route Optimizer to support local transport planning with optimization algorithms
Foundation of the Finsterwalder Academy
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Construction and commissioning of a new 10,000m² building in Hohenthurm
Acquisition of Activatis Services GmbH in Zeithain/Saxony and Frankfurt-Hoechst
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Introduction of graphical dispatching within WinSped, enabling trucks to be managed even more efficiently via map, telematics and ETA times
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Corona has Germany firmly under control: Finsterwalder launches a professional logistics solution for pet food in B2C shipping in just a few days
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Acquisition of Logfillment GmbH & Co. KG, a fulfillment specialist in Southern Germany
Conversion of general cargo processing to WinSped. All transport locations are now consolidated in one software solution
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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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A company for leasing logistics personnel temporarily is set up at the Central German and Allgäu branches
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New logistics center opens in Halle with 20,000 square meters of floor space
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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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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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The Finsterwalder fleet is expanded with 100 new long-distance trucks
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Railport opens in Halle
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Finsterwalder is relocated to Türkheim; the company name is changed to Finsterwalder Transport & Logistik GmbH
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Acquisition of a new site in Türkheim and construction of the “A96 Business Park”
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Commercial activities previously shared between Schkopau and Merseburg are now concentrated in Halle
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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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New subsidiary established for chemical logistics
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Logistics business is expanded with the first outsourcing project
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New warehouse and logistics center opens in Mindelheim
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Expansion of the existing office building in Kaufbeuren; development of national and international transportation planning
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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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The company name is changed to Finsterwalder Spedition und Güterkraftverkehr GmbH
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Finsterwalder’s founder dies; his sons take over the running of the business
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Move to new premises in Kaufbeuren
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Company founded by Eugen and Theresia Finsterwalder
Management
Klaus Finsterwalder, Managing Director
Michael Finsterwalder, Managing Director
At home all across Europe
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