Knaus Tabbert closes acquisition of the WVD Group
- Acquisition of 100% of the shares of the dealer for leisure vehicles
- Expansion of the dealer network in south‐west Germany
- Previous management team continues to be responsible for operations
Jandelsbrunn – Knaus Tabbert has closed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the WVD Group and is now the sole owner of the dealer for leisure vehicles. Knaus Tabbert had already announced the acquisition of the WVD Group (Freiburg, Germany) in December. All conditions for the transaction have now been fulfilled.
"With this acquisition, we are expanding our geographical market position and strengthening our position in south‐western Germany. We have succeeded in binding a very successful sales partner closely to our company and in the future we will be able to further deepen access to our end customers,‟ Gerd Adamietzki, CSO of Knaus Tabbert AG, commented on the transaction.
About the WVD Group
In addition to the sale and rental of recreational vehicles, WVD Südcaravan offers the complete portfolio of services and is a long‐standing dealer partner of Knaus Tabbert. With around 40 employees and over 20,000m² of sales and service space, the dealer is one of the leading suppliers of recreational vehicles in southern Germany. In the 2020/21 financial year, a total turnover of around 20 million euros was generated, mainly with Knaus Tabbert vehicles.
About the Knaus Tabbert AG
Knaus Tabbert AG, headquartered in Jandelsbrunn, is one of the leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles in Europe and looks back on a long tradition in caravanning. With its strong brands KNAUS, TABBERT, WEINSBERG, T@B, MORELO and the rental brand RENT AND TRAVEL, the company has stood for quality, innovation and freedom of travel on wheels for decades. The broad portfolio ranges from practical entry‐level vehicles to high‐quality luxury models. At four locations, the employees combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology – for mobile travel that inspires.
Contact
Knaus Tabbert AG
Helmut‐Knaus‐Str. 1
D‐94118 Jandelsbrunn
Phone: +49 8583 21 – 300
Fax: +49 8583 21 – 550
E‐Mail: s.diehl@knaustabbert.de
