SSI SCHAEFER - About us - global leader in intralogistics

Leading in Intralogistics

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics. With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes and is shaping the future of intralogistics - in accordance with the company motto "Think Tomorrow".

Our mission statement for a successful future

In 2021, we gave ourselves a new mission statement that accompanies us on our journey into the future and forms the basis for our SSI Strategy Roadmap 2023.

Our vision
As a technology leader, we enable the sustainable supply of urbanized society with a variety of goods and commodities and measure our work by the satisfaction of our customers.

Our Mission
As a family-owned company, we are committed to shaping the future independently and pragmatically. We stand for cooperation in a strong group and in long-term partnerships, for which respect for colleagues and business partners is elementary. Only in this way can we implement changes together and focus on sustainability in the management of all resources.

Our values
As a family company, we rely on an independent and pragmatic design for the future. We stand for cooperation in a strong group and in long-term partnerships, for which the appreciation of colleagues and business partners is elementary. This is the only way we can implement changes together and focus on sustainability when managing all resources.

Corporate Structure

The foundation of "Fritz-Schäfer fabrikmäßige Herstellung von Blechwaren aller Art" in 1937 laid the foundation for the 87-year history of the family-owned company and its successful development into one of the largest intralogistics providers in the world.
The parent company of the SSI SCHAEFER Group is SSI SCHÄFER GMBH & CO KG, based in Neunkirchen. In addition, there are around 80 operating subsidiaries worldwide and seven production sites. The Group is active in a total of six regions (APAC & MEA, Northern Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, North America and Latin America) and employs more than 8,600 people. In fiscal year 2023, SSI SCHAEFER generated sales of EUR 1.91 billion.

Innovations and Trends in material handling and logistics

Our Group Management Board

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is managed by a two-member Management Board, which consits of CEO Peter Edelmann and CFO Olaf Hedden. In 2020, the following matrix structure was implemented throughout the company: Below the Executive Board, 14 different group functions are structured, which are responsible for strategic and administrative management and report to the respective member of the Executive Board depending on their area of expertise.

Business model

SSI SCHAEFER is the first point of contact for intralogistics solutions including software. With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes. From fully automated warehouses, with individual service and maintenance offers, to manual and semi-automated systems, SSI SCHAEFER offers cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large companies. Our group is divided into the business units Logistics Solutions, Products & Equipment and Customer Services. With SSI SCHAEFER Plastics, the company is also an expert in sustainable container systems and customized constructive packaging, as well as solutions for waste and recycling management.