EANS-Adhoc: Zapf Creation AG outsources logistics operation
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Zapf Creation outsources logistics operation
01.08.2011
Roedental, August 1, 2011 - On August 1, 2011, Zapf Creation will outsource its
logistics operation to a proficient and growth oriented partner, D+S warehousing
GmbH located in Roedental. Both partners signed an agreement that provides for
extensive logistical services for Zapf Creation. With the transfer of the
business, the contracts of employees with the logistics company of Zapf Creation
will be handed over to the new operating company with all rights and obligations
that were assumed so far, thus securing jobs for the employees. Real estate and
open spaces remain property of Zapf Creation logistics GmbH & Co.KG and will be
leased to D+S logistic GmbH. With this outsourcing agreement, Zapf Creation
ensures a logistical operation that is designed to perfectly match the company´s
processes, while at the same time freeing up unused resources and allowing for
more flexibility with the use of available logistics capacities.
Further inquiry note:
Claudia Dorst
Telefon: +49(0)9563/725-1513
E-Mail: claudia.dorst@zapf-creation.de
end of announcement euro adhoc
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issuer: Zapf Creation AG
Mönchrödener Straße 13
D-96472 Rödental
phone: +49 (0)9563 725-10
FAX: +49 (0)9563 725-41513
mail: info@zapf-creation.com
WWW: http://www.zapf-creation.de
sector: Consumer Goods
ISIN: DE0007806002
indexes: MDAX, CDAX, Classic All Share
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Berlin,
Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Hannover, München
language: English