To this end, Hellmann will operate a new central warehouse for production materials and finished goods in the Dortmund area from 2022 in order to ensure global distribution for Wilo and the production supply of the new Dortmund Smart Factory from there. Hellmann has developed a future-proof and at the same time flexibly adaptable warehouse and logistics concept for this purpose: the new central warehouse will be strategically located near the headquarters of WILO SE in direct connection to the plant in Dortmund and at the same time have excellent logistical connections to the European production sites and global sales markets.

With Hellmann as an experienced contract logistics service provider, the Dortmund-based technology specialist will optimize its logistics processes across countries and at the same time further advance its digitalization strategy through the use of smart IT solutions that meet requirements. In this project, the digital pioneer in the pump industry is relying on the expertise of the selected partner, which has proven its expertise in this field in numerous customer projects.

The two family-owned companies are thus significantly expanding their cooperation, which was previously limited to transport logistics. On this basis, the cooperation is to be expanded along the entire supply chain in future and a long-term strategic partnership established. Together, the two partners want to secure sustainable, profitable growth for the future - Wilo as a strong innovation and technology leader and Hellmann as a logistics partner that implements global transport and logistics concepts from a single source, thus ensuring a seamless supply chain.

"It was important for us to find a logistics company with a global footprint for a strategic partnership along the entire supply chain. Hellmann convinced us with an innovative overall concept that is in line with Wilo's growth strategy and at the same time supports the digital transformation of logistics processes. In addition, we have already come to appreciate Hellmann's proven expertise in the field of transport logistics through our previous collaboration," says Georg Weber, Chief Technology Officer, WILO SE.

"We are delighted to be on a growth path together with Wilo, especially in the long term, and to be able to demonstrate our strength as a global full-service provider. From 2022, we will jointly supply the global market with quality products from Wilo," says Volker Sauerborn, Chief Operating Officer Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.