Founded in 1871, our company started with one man, Karl Heinrich Hellmann, using a horse-drawn cart to deliver parcels in and around the town of Osnabrueck, northern Germany. Four generations later, Karl’s great-grandchildren, Jost and Klaus, own and run the company with a worldwide network of 19,300 people in 443 branches in 157 countries.
Our Corporate DNA
DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid, the “building block of life” that carries hereditary codes and traits from one generation to the next. Like individuals, every company has its own DNA in the form of a unique culture and way of doing business. It also ensures our heritage endures through successive generations by enabling new team members from around the world to share our values. At Hellmann, we see our Corporate DNA as being far more than mere words on a piece of paper. Ultimately, our corporate genes inspire the way we think. They determine the motives behind our actions. They define what we should expect of one another. Most importantly, they highlight the qualities that ensure we are, and always will be, different from other logistic service providers. F.A.M.I.L.Y
The core of who we are resides in the fact that we are a family owned company and we are proud of that. We promote the essence of what it means to be a family throughout the company. We encourage our members worldwide to build strong relationships based on integrity, understanding and mutual cooperation. The owners have always, and continue to be, directly involved in the management; each decision is taken weighted against criteria that reach far beyond short term outcomes. We ensure the long term viability of Hellmann so it continues to provide opportunities for generations to come. FIRST, PEOPLE FIRST
At Hellmann, we create and sustain a fun, stimulating and empowering environment that attracts retains and nourishes good people. Through training, compensation and recognition, we encourage our people to develop their talents, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Our people are the essence of our success: they determine our customers’ perception of our organization. They directly affect the customers’ satisfaction and loyalty – and we understand that! ALL ABOUT THE CUSTOMERS, ALWAYS
We are continuously looking for ways to enhance our ability to add value to our services so we can surpass our customers’ needs and expectations. We strive to deliver the experience the customer truly wants, everywhere around the world, by listening to them and by taking time to know and understand them better. We take great pride in being a customer-centric organization, making sure we have our customers in mind in every task we perform. MAKING IT WORK BETTER, EVERYDAY
Through business processes and high quality standards, we increase our organizational agility and operational efficiency. We look for every opportunity to minimize costs through improved productivity and excellent vendor relations in order to not only add to our bottom line but also enhance our value proposition to our customers. INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
At Hellmann, we foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the company, creating an environment where it is ok to take risks. We encourage our people to think out of the box and relentlessly promote service customization to keep abreast of the continually changing needs and expectations of our customers. LIVE SUSTAINABILITY
At Hellmann, we are serious about providing services on the principles of economical, ecological and social sustainability to create opportunities for future generations. We are sensitive and responsible to people, communities and environments within the regions in which we are active. Through these principles of a sustainable development, we ensure the future of our family-owned business. YOU AND ME
Every day, ‘You and Me’ take on new goals and challenges, whether it be shipment having to reach its destination successfully, a particular work process undergoing modification, or new concepts being developed, ‘You and Me’ make it happen. ‘You and Me’ stands for our commitment to one another, enlightening us in times when we really need each other‘s support, inspiring us to lend a hand to others when necessary, and motivating us to work together. ‘You and Me’, relationships that last generations!
