FM Logistic acquires a majority stake in Schäflein

FM Logistic announces the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Germany’s Schäflein Group. With this move, the company gains its first foothold in Europe’s largest logistics market and positions itself as a leading pan-European player.

This operation also strengthens FM Logistic’s expertise in industry and mobility, building on the know-how of Schäflein, which generates almost 40% of its revenue in the industrial sector. In return, Schäflein gains the international platform that is essential to its continued growth. Both family-owned businesses are committed to continuity: Schäflein’s management team and family roots will be preserved.

[Roissy-en-France, France], [22 June 2026] – FM Logistic, a major international supply chain player, today announces the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the capital of German logistics group Schäflein. The current management, Achim and Bernd Schäflein, will retain an equity stake, thereby securing the continuity and family roots of the business. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including merger clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt).

Geographic expansion meets industrial strength
The proposed acquisition is part of FM Logistic’s strategy to strengthen its geographic diversification and accelerate its development in the industrial sector. With Schäflein, the company is integrating a true German champion that generates almost 40% of its revenue in industry and 27% in mobility. Schäflein brings highly sought-after technical expertise: a high degree of automation through its specialised in-house unit LOCIT, recognised know-how in the management of reusable containers through its SprintBOX solution, and a pioneering commitment to decarbonisation.

This union brings together two family-owned businesses that share common values and place long-term vision, operational excellence and close customer relationships at the heart of everything they do.

Jean-Christophe Machet, CEO of FM Logistic, states: « FM Logistic and Schäflein share a common DNA: that of family owned-businesses driven by a long-term vision and thinking in terms of generations. Our entry into the German market, the largest in Europe, is based on the deliberate choice of a best-in-class partner. Our goal was not simply to acquire capacity, but valuable industrial know-how. We are investing in growth to carry forward Schäflein’s model and to build, together, an indispensable pan-European market leader. »

A strong commitment to continuity for customers and employees

Following completion of the transaction, Schäflein’s operational management will remain unchanged to ensure full continuity. Achim Schäflein (CEO), Bernd Schäflein (COO), and Christoph Heller (CFO) will retain their leadership positions. Customers will experience no operational disruption and will keep their established points of contact. The “Schäflein” brand will be maintained for the foreseeable future, reflecting the company’s strong local roots. A gradual transition strategy will be implemented over several years to reflect the partnership with FM Logistic.

Ambitious growth synergies for industrial excellence

With a clear focus on value creation and growth, the partnership is designed to drive strong expansion through four key growth levers:

● Serving international customers in Germany: providing FM Logistic’s services to its international customers in Germany – a market with high potential for the Group.

● Connecting transport networks: integrating FM Logistic’s transport flows into Schäflein’s high-performance national and international groupage network (including the hub in Röthlein).

● Enhancing the industrial offering: enriching FM Logistic’s industrial offering by rolling out Schäflein’s excellence model across the Group’s countries of operation (Poland, Slovakia, Spain, France and others).

● Growing geographically: expanding Schäflein in Germany beyond its Frankonian stronghold into new high-potential logistics hubs (the Ruhr region and Leipzig).

Achim Schäflein, CEO of Schäflein, adds: « We were looking for a strategic and industrial partner capable of supporting the international development of our model. Joining forces with FM Logistic gives us that international reach while allowing us to preserve our identity, our management team and our absolute commitment to our long-standing customers.»

The proposed acquisition marks an important strategic milestone for FM Logistic and realises its ambition to become a pan-European market leader. The partnership opens the doors to Europe’s leading logistics market while integrating cutting-edge expertise in industry and mobility.

About FM Logistic

Supporting the development of sustainable omnichannel supply chains is central to FM Logistic’s strategy. Created in 1967, the family business is one of the main players in logistics in France and internationally, with a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. FM Logistic puts its expertise in consumer product logistics at the service of major manufacturers, distributors and e-commerce players. Its services cover the different stages of the supply chain: domestic and international transport, warehousing and inventory management, preparation and shipping of e-commerce and store orders, co-packing, “control tower” services. The company is aiming for carbon neutrality for its warehousing activities by 2030 and is among the best employers in its sector, as evidenced by the Top Employers France certification for the 10th consecutive year as well as the rankings of Forbes and Capital magazines. It employs more than 28,000 people in Europe, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit us on our website and on LinkedIn

Schäflein & FM Logistic Germany press contacts
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