A 30-year success story of Gebrüder Weiss in Slovakia
Logistics specialist celebrates impressive journey / Focus on expansion, digitization and sustainability
Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics company, looks back on three successful decades in Slovakia. Since the country organization was founded 30 years ago, the company has established itself as a major player in the logistics industry, with revenue of 47.9 million euros in 2022.
“Our location in Bratislava, which we expanded two years ago, has played a major role in this success. The additional warehousing and handling capacities have improved our efficiency in handling shipments and strengthened our position in the field of warehouse logistics ,” says René Stranz, Country Manager Gebrüder Weiss Slovakia.
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, Gebrüder Weiss has continuously expanded its network in Central and Eastern Europe and is now one of the leading logistics companies in South-Eastern Europe. The company has established a strong presence in Slovakia and is one of the country’s top logistics providers with more than 200 employees at four locations.
Located at the heart of the Gebrüder Weiss network in Europe, Slovakia acts as a central logistics hub with direct transport links to neighboring countries and to South-Eastern Europe. This offers numerous advantages for the company’s international customers, especially from the high-tech and automotive industries.
Looking ahead, Gebrüder Weiss plans to continue its course of growth in Slovakia. A new warehouse was recently put into operation in Dolný Hričov and there are plans to further expand the Bratislava location. It is also planned to further develop the digital customer portal myGW and promote sustainability measures, such as the use of e-vans and the installation of a photovoltaic system in Bratislava.
About Gebrüder Weiss
Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauterach, Austria, is a globally operative full-service logistics provider with about 8,600 employees at 180 company-owned locations. The company generated revenues of 2.47 billion euros in 2023. Its portfolio encompasses transport and logistics solutions, digital services, and supply chain management. The twin strengths of digital and physical competence enable Gebrüder Weiss to respond swiftly and flexibly to customers’ needs. The family-run organization – with a history going back more than half a millennium – has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic, and social initiatives. Today, it is also considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. www.gw-world.com
