PostNL

PostNL is the largest provider of postal and package services in the Netherlands, delivering an average of 675,000 parcels and 8 million letters daily across the Benelux region. The company operates primarily through two segments: Parcels and Mail in the Netherlands, with the majority of its revenue derived from the Parcels segment. Each year, PostNL handles millions of items, offering tailored logistics solutions and innovative services to enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally, the company has established significant international networks, allowing it to provide comprehensive delivery options beyond the Netherlands. Key strategic initiatives focus on stabilizing mail segment profitability while leveraging growth opportunities in express package and freight delivery, particularly in emerging markets.

Bob Ierland

Director and Member of Executive Committee

20 past transactions

Sandd

Acquisition in 2019
Sandd B.V., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, provides a range of postal services, including the transport, sorting, distribution, and delivery of letters and addressed printed materials. The company offers daily mail services, letterbox packages, printing, direct mail, periodicals, Sandd stamps, mail online, and forwarding services. As of September 27, 2019, Sandd operates as a subsidiary of PostNL N.V.

CheapCargo

Acquisition in 2017
CheapCargo operates an online platform that allows business users to compare and book international shipping services. By entering the destination, dimensions, and weight of their shipments, users can view a range of transportation options from over 20 carriers for documents, parcels, and pallets, whether by road, air, or sea. The platform facilitates direct booking with the selected carrier, streamlining the process and helping users save both time and money. Through its comparison portal, CheapCargo effectively connects shippers with shipping companies, enhancing the efficiency of logistics management.

Shops United b.v.

Acquisition in 2017
Shops United b.v. is a company based in Hoogvliet, the Netherlands, that serves as a virtual intermediary between logistics providers and e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2009, it facilitates the connection between these two sectors, enhancing the efficiency of delivery services for online retailers. As of November 2017, Shops United b.v. operates as a subsidiary of PostNL N.V.

JP Haarlem Delivery

Acquisition in 2017
JP Haarlem Delivery is a logistics service provider primarily focused on the delivery and assembly of furniture in the Benelux region. The company serves many furniture stores in the middle and high segment. On behalf of these stores, JP Haarlem Delivery delivers and assembles furniture to hundreds of consumer homes daily.

PS Nachtdistributie

Acquisition in 2017
PS Nachtdistributie BV, founded in 1995 and based in Steenbergen, the Netherlands, specializes in night distribution, logistics, and warehousing services. As a subsidiary of PostNL N.V. since 2017, the company focuses on providing efficient overnight transport solutions for various sectors, including dental laboratories, service technicians, retail, and veterinary services. PS Nachtdistributie guarantees the collection and delivery of packages every day before 5:00 AM, ensuring a reliable service that streamlines the supply chain for its clients. By minimizing bureaucracy associated with daily deliveries, the company enables clients to maintain operational efficiency and enjoy a fresh start to their workday.

SearchResult

Acquisition in 2016
SearchResult provides online marketing services. It offers online strategy, Web analytics, business intelligence, search engine advertising, search engine optimization, creation studio, social media, Google DoubleClick, conversion optimization, research, display advertising, media buying, and advertising agency services.

Yourzine B.V.

Acquisition in 2016
Yourzine B.V is operates as a dialogue marketing agency. It develops and implements customer contact strategies; and offers intelligence, technology, customer experience, analytics, and customer square solutions.

Whistl

Acquisition in 2015
Whistl is a delivery management company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in postal and document management services. It offers a range of solutions, including business mail, parcel delivery, and Doordrop Media, which encompasses targeting, distribution, and sampling services. Whistl is recognized as a leader in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, managing over 50% of the UK's bulk business mail. The company's expertise in mail logistics and its robust infrastructure have fueled its growth in the parcel delivery sector and the expanding e-commerce market. Additionally, Whistl provides carbon-neutral mailing options, direct marketing, and data management services, catering to the diverse needs of its clients both domestically and internationally.

Marvia

Acquisition in 2012
Marvia is a developer of marketing automation software designed to enhance local marketing efforts for brands across various industries, including education, healthcare, and hospitality. The platform enables users to create customized, on-brand marketing materials while ensuring brand consistency and efficiency. Marvia's offerings include tools for managing marketing campaigns, branded templates, social advertisements, and marketing calendars, all supported by an analytics dashboard that tracks user activity. By focusing on the needs of local customers, Marvia aims to help businesses succeed through more relevant and personalized marketing strategies.

trans-o-flex Belgium BVBA

Acquisition in 2012
trans-o-flex Belgium BVBA provides business to business logistic services and ships parcels and pallets.

Valid Express

Acquisition in 2012
Valid Express is your socially responsible courier and express service for documents and packages. With 17 branches throughout the country we are always in the neighborhood.

KOWIN e-commerce BV

Acquisition in 2010
KOWIN e-commerce BV provides e-commerce solutions to retail businesses.

TNT Araçatuba Transportes e Logistica

Acquisition in 2010
TNT Araçatuba Transportes e Logistica provides highway freight transportation services.

TopPak Fulfilment Services

Acquisition in 2010
TopPak Fulfilment Services provides e-fulfillment services and logistics services. Its services include data services (response-processing, database-management, printing, etc.) warehouse-management (intake, storage, cycle counting, etc.) packaging-design, packaging by machine as well as by hand.

idomail GmbH & Co. KG

Acquisition in 2008
idomail GmbH & Co. KG provides mail delivery services.

Regio-ES GmbH

Acquisition in 2007
Regio-ES GmbH provides mail and express delivery services.

Ridas Sicherheits- und Handelsgesellschaft

Acquisition in 2006
Ridas Sicherheits- und Handelsgesellschaft is offers courier services.

Hoau Logistics Group

Acquisition in 2006
Hoau Logistics Group is a freight and parcel transportation company based in Shanghai, China, established in 1995. The company specializes in providing a range of services, including road express delivery, express/floor matching, warehousing, supply chain management, and information technology solutions. Hoau Logistics serves a diverse array of sectors such as manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, appliances, high technology, and e-commerce. As of September 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of SAIC Anji Logistics Co., Ltd., enhancing its capabilities and reach within the logistics industry.

Associated Road Carriers

Acquisition in 2006
Associated Road Carriers is operates as a surface transport company in India. The company specializes in parcel, heavy, and odd dimensional cargo; and project transportation, containers movement, and port clearance. Its services include full and part load, and containerized and parcel services; transportation of high valued, delicate. Started in the year 1972 by a group of young professionals, with a passion in their hearts ‘to build an organisation that would revolutionise Service in the Surface Transport Industry, while being customer-centric in all its activities’. Today we take pride in the fact that A R C is India’s 2nd Largest ISO 9001-2015 accredited Surface Transport Organisation and has evolved into a huge corporate conglomerate. A R C is built on the strong pillars of Integrity, Massive Infrastructure, Operational Expertise, Financial soundness and a professional team with a Strong Will to Serve by adhering to enduring traditions and lasting values. NETWORK, INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICE: As from little acorns grow mighty oaks, from one truck, five branches and a staff of fifteen, the size and magnitude of A R C have grown to achieve a massive turnover with over 2450 dedicated professionals, 585+ owned outlets in 400+ cities/towns, spanning the length and breadth of the nation. At any given point of time, over 3500 vehicles are traversing the roads, covering about 3,00,000 km. everyday, delivering consignments to 5000+ destinations. More than 3 million tons of cargo is transported annually, adding up to a whopping Rs.10,000 Crores worth of material. A R C has the complete transport expertise to handle from the smallest parcel to the Heavy & Odd Dimensional Cargo, Project Transportation, Containers Movement & Port Clearance, serving all vital areas of the Indian industry such as Power & Oil Exploration, Iron & Steel, Cement & Refractories, Textile & Engineering, Fertilisers & Chemicals, Petrochemical & Bulk Drugs, Plastics & Fibre and many others. FLEET: To facilitate swift movement of cargo to even the farthest corners of the country, A R C has a well-maintained large fleet comprising of Special Trailers, Open Trucks, Containerised Vehicles, Standard Trucks and LCVs. HANDLING: For safety of cargo while in transit and while loading & unloading, A R C boasts of all-weather proof sealed godown space with the latest handling equipment and mobile cranes. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A R C , in tune with changing times, has adopted the State-of-the-Art Communication Technology and integrated IT with the latest techniques of management to be ahead of times. To harness the power and capabilities of the latest technologies, A R C has invested substantially in building an extensive communication network with fully computerised offices. Customers are provided with 24x7 web-based online consignment tracking. CLIENTELE: We take pride in serving more than 50,000 customers, which include almost all of India’s prestigious Maharatna & Navaratna CPSE’s, MNCs, Public & Private Limited Companies, Medium & small-scale industries and traders. CRM: A R C believes that it carries not just material consignments but the trust and aspirations of our customers. An excellent customer care network has been setup at all our Regional Offices, Divisional Offices, Major Branches and Transhipment Centres with guidance and monitoring of the CRM Department at the Corporate Office in Secunderabad.

CD Marketing Services Group

Acquisition in 2001
CD Marketing Services Group offers marketing services. The company, through its subsidiary, distributes leaflets, free newspapers and samples in the UK.
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