Simon Hegele Logistics and Service

What Simon Hegele Logistics and Service does

Simon Hegele is a German-headquartered contract logistics provider founded in 1920 in Karlsruhe, operating 50+ locations across Germany, France, the UK, Turkey, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia with a workforce of approximately 2,500 to 2,800 employees. Since February 3, 2025, the company has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings (NX Group). Its service portfolio spans procurement logistics, production logistics, spare parts logistics, temperature-controlled cooling and freezing (including pharmaceutical cold chain with 3,000 ULT freezers), packaging development and logistics, high-tech transportation with rigging and assembly of large medical devices such as MRI and CT systems, value-added services, reverse logistics, and supply chain security management. Operations are organized into four business units — Healthcare, Pharma, Industry, and Retail — supported by more than a dozen specialized subsidiaries (Distriparts, eds-r Healthcare Logistics, Interflex Medizintechnik, Kilian Metallverarbeitung, Matrium, Lennox Transport, Oehler Verpackung, Georg Schrepfer, CST Transports, IT Chain, Simon Hegele Automotive Solutions, and Simon Hegele Mobile Imaging).

Revenue is generated exclusively through direct B2B enterprise contracts priced on a customized basis reflecting storage volume, handling requirements, transportation needs, and value-added services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts typically span multiple years. The company sells through an enterprise field-sales motion, targeting procurement and operations leaders at large multinational OEMs, with demand generation concentrated at industry trade shows (LogiMAT, transport logistic) and supported by a website, case study library, and LinkedIn presence. Customer concentration is anchored by long-tenured relationships including Siemens Healthineers (25+ years, with 5,525 large medical equipment shipments per year from the Forchheim hub) and dm-drogerie markt (20+ years, lifecycle management for 2,000+ stores), supplemented by a diversified book spanning GE Healthcare, Dräger, Bruker, Elekta, Varian, Abbott, Siemens Energy, Bosch, Kärcher, Stratasys, Canon, Airbus, L'Oréal, EDEKA, Lidl, and Deichmann. Technical differentiation rests on a regulatory-heavy certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, FDA, GDP, AEO-F, RegB), warehouse automation including AutoStore systems, trimodal logistics centers, and proprietary IT infrastructure delivered via the IT Chain GmbH subsidiary.

Name

Simon Hegele Logistics and Service

Legal name

Simon Hegele Gesellschaft für Logistik und Service mbH

Website

https://simon-hegele.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Simon Hegele is a 100-year-old German contract logistics provider operating 50+ global sites with ~2,800 employees, specializing in healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, and retail supply chain services including medical device installation, cold chain, and reverse logistics. Now an NX Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics Services

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Providers & Hospitals (TLAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Biologics Courier (Rx, Specialty Drugs) (TLAAAIAB), Home Healthcare & DME Delivery (Oxygen, Supplies) (TLAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Healthcare supply chain
• Pharmaceutical cold chain
• Medical device installation
• Spare parts logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics Services: Simon Hegele generates revenue through comprehensive contract logistics services including procurement logistics, production logistics, spare parts logistics, packaging logistics, high-tech transportation, assembly and rigging, value-added services, and reverse logistics. Services are customized to customer supply chains and typically provided under long-term contractual arrangements.
2. Healthcare & Medical Device Services: Specialized services for healthcare industry including medical device installation, MRI/CT transport and setup, mobile imaging, and lifecycle management for large-scale medical equipment. These services command premium pricing due to specialized expertise and compliance requirements.
3. Pharmaceutical Logistics: Temperature-controlled storage and distribution services for pharmaceutical products including vaccines and biologics requiring cold chain management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Simon Hegele provides holistic contract logistics solutions for enterprise customers across healthcare, industry, and retail sectors. The service portfolio spans procurement logistics, production logistics, spare parts logistics, packaging logistics, high-tech transportation, assembly and rigging, value-added services, reverse logistics, and temperature-controlled (cooling/freezing) logistics for pharmaceutical and medical products. The company operates over 50 locations across Germany, France, UK, Turkey, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia with deep integration into customer supply chains.

Product overview

Simon Hegele is a holistic contract logistics solutions provider operating since 1920 with over 50 global locations and 2,500+ employees. The company offers an integrated platform of logistics services organized into four main sectors: Healthcare (including Simon Hegele Healthcare Solutions, Pharma Solutions, and Mobile Imaging subsidiaries), Industry, Retail, and specialized Automotive Solutions. The core service portfolio spans procurement, production, and spare parts logistics; temperature-controlled cooling and freezing; packaging development and logistics; high-tech transportation with unpackaged shipping capabilities; assembly and rigging; value-added services; and reverse logistics. The company operates numerous specialized subsidiaries including Distriparts (spare parts), IT Chain (IT services), eds-r Healthcare Logistics (dismantling/recycling), GMED Healthcare Solutions (shielding technology), Kilian Metallverarbeitung (metal frames), Interflex Medizintechnik (MRI shielding), Matrium (medical tech), Lennox Transport (specialized transport), Oehler Verpackung and Georg Schrepfer (packaging), and CST Transports (France). The 360-degree approach integrates these services across the entire customer supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Procurement Logistics
• Production Logistics
• Spare Parts Logistics
• Packaging Logistics
• Cooling, Freezing & Temperature Monitoring
• High-tech Transportation
• Assembly & Rigging

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,525 large medical equipment contributions per year from Forchheim location
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• StratasysstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2024Decade-long partnership providing flexible, trust-based, and future-proof logistics solutions for 3D printing technology. Partnership emphasizes joint growth with flexibility and agility.
• Kai Brandes (Pharma Solutions)coreOthers · 18 September 2024Kai Brandes appointed to lead Simon Hegele Pharma Solutions GmbH as the company established pharma business as independent sector in 2022 with investments in double-digit million range.
• Lennox Transport GmbHcoreOthers · 14 July 2023Acquired 51% stake with plans to acquire remaining 49%. Specialized in transport and assembly of large medical devices, expanding capacities in Germany and abroad.
• CST Transports (France)strategicOthers · 30 June 2023Acquired 75% of company shares. French transport service provider strengthening healthcare business activities and customer proximity in France.
• doks. innovationsupportingTechnology or Integration · 19 June 2023Partnership with startup to automate stocktaking process using drone technology, saving time and costs for inventory management.
• MR In Site (Brazil)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2023Partnership accelerating global growth for Simon Hegele Healthcare Solutions in Brazil. MR In Site is an OEM service partner for large medical equipment, supporting expansion into South American market.
• Oehler Verpackung GmbHstrategicOthers · 3 April 2023Acquired 51% majority stake with 49% remaining with current managing director. Packaging specialist expanding service portfolio in packaging development and production.
• Interflex MedizintechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2022Simon Hegele became majority shareholder in 2020, acquiring know-how in medical and industrial shielding technology. Partnership expanded in 2022 with launch of IntercabinCOPPER product line in Central America for MRI shielding solutions.
• Georg Schrepfer GmbHstrategicOthers · 13 May 2022Acquired 50% of shares in packaging specialist, expanding service portfolio in Healthcare business unit with packaging solutions.
• Siemens EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2022Long-term partnership expanded in 2022 to include new activities in steam and gas turbine business. Simon Hegele assumed comprehensive workshop activities with creation of 50+ new jobs. Partnership covers high-tech transport and assembly services.
• GEMIT Institute of HS NiederrheinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2021Joint publication of annual Market Study Logistics analyzing stress tests for supply chains and disruptions affecting companies across industries.
• EPG|CnB (Erhardt Partner Group)supportingTechnology or Integration · 12 January 2021Contract and billing system implementation to enable digital and flexible billing solutions, significantly reducing billing effort for service provision across 50+ locations.
• Salesforce (Pardot)supportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Marketing automation software for newsletter distribution, promotional emails, and website analytics. Data processed through Salesforce CRM system for customer contact and information distribution.
• ERGOsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2020Sustainability partnership for testing fuel cell and e-mobility commercial vehicles. Simon Hegele contributes to development and testing of fuel cell and electric commercial vehicles.
• Kilian Metallverarbeitung GmbHcoreOthers · 31 March 2020Acquired majority share (65%) with Gerhard Kilian retaining 35%. Metal processing company specializing in metallic transport and manufacturing frames for healthcare sector. Management by Mike Winter and Gerhard Kilian.
• eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbHcoreOthers · 29 January 2018Acquired 74.9% majority stake strengthening service portfolio in dismantling, recycling and refurbishment of medical technology equipment. Headquartered in Forchheim.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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