Heniff Transportation Systems is expanding its international presence after fortifying its U.S.-based food-grade fleet last month.
The rapidly growing tank truck carrier’s latest addition is a deal to acquire the Netherlands-headquartered Combo Group, which provides transport and logistics, food-grade tank cleaning, and maintenance and repair services for European customers.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We’re very pleased to welcome our new teammates from the Combo Group,” Bob Heniff, Heniff Transportation founder and CEO, said in a news release. “Combo shares our customer-focused approach and brings immediate scale to our growing bulk services operations in Europe.”
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The acquisition is Heniff’s second deal in the European bulk transportation market this year, following the addition of Technoport, an ISO tank services provider based in Moerdijk, Netherlands, over the summer in its first foray overseas. Combo is strategically situated in the southern region of the country, near the Belgian and German borders, which is one of the busiest transport connections in Europe, Heniff reported.
The company also operates a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in nearby Geleen, Netherlands, and an additional office in Straelen, Germany.
“Teaming up with Heniff marks a significant milestone for Combo,” said Jan Van Erp, Combo founder and owner. “Heniff is an inspiring organization that shares our cultural values and strong commitment to service and safety. By joining forces, we continue to provide our customers, professional workforce, and other key stakeholders with a solid foundation to consistently deliver high-quality solutions.”
Based in Born, Netherlands, Combo is comprised of three operating entities. Founded in 1998 by Van Erp, the family-owned and operated business started in the intermodal repair space, then expanded into other bulk services in response to customer demand. Today, Combo is recognized for transporting bulk beer and intermodal movements that require each of its service offerings through a one-stop-shop approach.
The acquisition of Combo Group is Heniff’s sixth in the last six months.
