Hagedorn buys Harzheim

German demolition company Hagedorn has boosted its market position after taking over the Jean Harzheim business.

Cologne-based Harzheim employs 45 people and specialises in complex demolition, industrial dismantling, high rise buildings and bridges.

Hagedorn managing director Thomas Hagedorn said: “For us, the acquisition is a strategically sensible step in our market-oriented growth.

“Both companies complement each other.

“Not just with specialist knowledge and market experience.

“But also with similar values such as corporate social responsibility and sustainability.”

Johannes Harzheim, managing director of the third generation family business, added: “We are pleased to be part of the Hagedorn group.”

Hagedorn, based in Gütersloh, provides a range of demolition, recycling and remediation services.

It has around 400 staff and projected group turnover for this year is €110 million (US$125 million).