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Takeover of the distribution and service of Cat products in Sweden, Denmark and Greenland, as well as distribution and service of MaK engines in the Baltic region, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands by the Zeppelin Group has been approved by the supervisory authorities

The Zeppelin Group continues to expand, and is developing its partnership with Caterpillar. On 01/01/2020, Zeppelin has also taken over the distribution and service of machines and components by the US American construction machine manufacturer Caterpillar in Sweden, Denmark and Greenland. The portfolio also includes drive, propulsion, traction, and energy systems, as well as machine and equipment rental. For the engine brand MaK, in addition to Sweden, Denmark and Greenland, the Zeppelin Group is also taking over distribution and service for engines and energy generators in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The transaction has been approved by the European supervisory authorities.

Ralf Großhauser takes over as Head of the Zeppelin Group’s Power Systems strategic business unit. Volker Poßögel becomes Head of the Construction Equipment Nordics strategic business unit

The Zeppelin Group on course for growth

Zeppelin takes over distribution and service of Cat products in Sweden, Denmark and Greenland, as well as distribution and services for MaK engines in the Baltic states, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands

Garching near Munich, September 26, 2019. The Zeppelin Group is advancing its cooperation with Caterpillar. Zeppelin is set to take over the distribution and service of Cat construction equipment and special equipment for surface and underground mining in Sweden and Denmark (including Greenland). The portfolio also includes drive, propulsion, traction, and energy systems, as well as machine and equipment rental. The Group is additionally taking over distribution and service for the MaK engine brand in the Baltic states, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The transaction will take place subject to the consent of the European antitrust authorities. 

Zeppelin Group will acquire 100 percent of the shares in Luther Group, comprising Luther HL and METON, retroactively from January 1, 2019. As part of the acquisition, Zeppelin will transfer 100 employees to its Rental strategic business unit – a move that will support the company in strengthening its expertise in solutions in the areas of traffic guidance and transport technology.  

Alexander Wassermann takes over as Head of the Zeppelin Group’s Plant Engineering strategic business unit. Axel Kiefer leaves the company at his own request

Garching near Munich/Friedrichshafen, June 24, 2019. On July 1, 2019, Alexander Wassermann (53) will take over the position of Chair of the Management Board at Zeppelin Systems GmbH, and in doing so will also become Head of the Zeppelin Group’s Plant Engineering strategic business unit (SBU). He succeeds Axel Kiefer, who is set to leave the Zeppelin Group at his own request on June 30, 2019.