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One Millionth Porsche Macan Rolls Off The Line In Leipzig
The Porsche plant in Leipzig has produced its one millionth Macan. The compact SUV has been manufactured in the city since 2013 and has...
Aug 26, 2025
Biesterfeld Group Acquires Aerontec And Expands Into Africa
The Biesterfeld Group has acquired Aerontec, a leading South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology. The closing was completed. Through this transaction, the Biesterfeld Group has become the 100 percent shareholder of Aerontec Pty Ltd. Biesterfeld is continuing its geographical expansion, laying the foundation for the long-term expansion of its market position in a highly attractive region, not only in the composites sector but
Jun 13, 2024
Gebruder Weiss Expands German Network
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its German network by acquiring B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH in Nuremberg. The new wholly owned...
Jun 28, 2023
Gebruder Weiss Is Expanding Its German Network
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its German network by acquiring B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH in Nuremberg. The new wholly owned...
Jun 28, 2023
German Family Businesses Up For Sale?
Many of Germany’s predominately family-owned Mittelstand businesses are likely to come under the hammer over the next ten years...
Sep 4, 2020
Managing Your Own Transition In The Family Firm
Christian Weber is the CEO of Karslberg Brauerei in Germany and shares an insight into taking the helm, although there was a time when it...
Aug 25, 2016
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