JF Hillebrand

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Business View Australia
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Back in 1844, Johann Friedrich
Hillebrand gave his name to a new
company in Mainz, Germany, which
already moved alcohol on the Rhine
River. Now, more than a century
and a half later, JF Hillebrand’s lead
in the logistics of wines, beers and
spirits cannot be disputed. Though
the corporate head offices are still
located in Mainz, the company’s
operations now span over 58 offices
and 91 countries with a workforce
of over 2,300. And the Hillebrand
family name is still very much a part
of the company as Chairman Christof
Hillebrand is a fifth-generation
member of the family.
JF Hillebrand Group’s speciality, as
logistics service providers go, is that
right fromitscreationtheywereandstill
are, dedicated to the transportation
of wines, beers and spirits. Michael
Frogbrook, the Managing Director and
Country Manager of Australia, talked
to us about the various innovations
that his company has made in that
field as JF Hillebrand Australia rose
up the market’s ladder.
Key acquisitions to
promote growth
The company has showcased a
tremendous ability for growth by