Bridgestone has announced the acquisition of German tyre dealer and retreader, REIFF Reifen and Autotechnik GmbH.
Bridgestone Acquire German Retread Plant
Under the brand labels Reiff, Netto and ABS, the Reutlingen-based company runs a network of 42 retail stores in the south of Germany, as well as a tyre retreading plant, all of which are part of the acquisition deal.
According to Bridgestone, the acquisition fits in with Bridgestone’s three-pillared strategy to become a mobility solutions leader by focusing on premium tyres, trusted mobility solutions and customer centric retail networks.
The acquisition signing took place on 1 May, 2020, with the closing expected on 1 June, 2020, subject to the pending approval of the relevant authorities. No financial details of the transaction will be disclosed
Daniel Giroud, Chief Sales Officer BSEMIA, commented: “At Bridgestone, our trade partners and customers are the focus of all activities. We look forward to welcoming REIFF Reifen and Autotechnik GmbH to our network. We share many values including the relentless attention to superior customer service which we will continue to live by as our relationship develops. This deal will effectively support our existing trade partnership network and create new synergies, allowing us to be even more present in the market as well as closer to our customers.”
