Vanderlande Completes Acquisition of Siemens Logistics' HQ and Operations

Vanderlande, a leading global partner in future-proof logistic process automation for the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors, has successfully completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics’ HQ in Germany and the operations outside the United States, following respective regulatory approvals.

With the completion of the acquisition, the integration activities for the acquired business outside the US will start immediately.  This enables Vanderlande to respond more rapidly to increased demand for automated logistics solutions. The process of obtaining regulatory clearance for the US-based operations is ongoing.

The combination of Vanderlande’s strong and proven portfolio and Siemens Logistics’ innovative approach and robust business model further strengthens customer proximity worldwide, and delivers enhanced local service capabilities and a broader range of innovative solutions. Our customers will benefit from an accelerated access to innovative technologies, synergies in technology development, and improved efficiency in baggage and cargo handling solutions.

“This marks an important step for Vanderlande,” said Andrew Manship, President & CEO of Vanderlande. “We’re excited to welcome the Siemens Logistics’ teams and to start the journey together on delivering smarter, future-ready automation solutions for our Airport customers.”

Following completion, the joint set-up will significantly enhance customer value by providing accelerated access to advanced technologies, improving global presence for better local service, and creating further customer value through synergies in technology development. With this acquisition, Vanderlande is building a firm foundation for sustainable growth within the wider automated logistics market based on the strong and reliable contribution of its airport business.