With a clear strategy for the future, Vollert, the long-established plant and machine manufacturer based in Weinsberg, is repositioning itself in the intralogistics and shunting systems business areas. By the entry of investor PKD, which is managed by the Czech family holding company JLF Group a.s., these business areas will gain additional stability and expanded expertise as part of an asset deal and will embark on a new future outside of insolvency proceedings. At the same time, the previous owner and CEO Hans-Jörg Vollert will continue to run the company as a shareholder and CEO under family ownership, thus maintaining continuity and values.
"We can look back on a unique 100-year company history – and at the same time look ahead," says Hans-Jörg Vollert. "We have used the insolvency proceedings to restructure and strengthen our company and to focus on what we have stood for in the market for decades: the highest level of expertise in heavy-duty intralogistics and shunting systems. We are looking forward to a fresh start in these product areas outside of the insolvency proceedings." The restart, with the transfer of Vollert Anlagenbau GmbH's business to Vollert Heavy Duty Solutions GmbH on January 1, 2026, is an important step toward offering customers and partners even greater stability, transparency, and performance in the future.
The new investor also emphasizes the basis of the partnership: "We have known Vollert for many years as a reliable and innovative partner. As one of the key suppliers, we have built up a trusting and technically sophisticated working relationship over a long period of time. We are convinced of the strength of the company and see great potential for the coming years," explains Ir. Jan Falbr, CEO of PKD Holding.
Intralogistics and shunting solutions for heavy-duty applications
The past few months have been used to refine the business model and set the course for a successful future. As part of the restructuring process, the precast concrete division was deliberately spun off and sold to the Finnish company Elematic Oyj. It will operate on the market under the name Vollert Precast Solutions. " The intralogistics and shunting systems divisions will operate under the name Vollert Heavy Duty Solutions in the future. We will remain the market leader when it comes to transporting and moving heavy loads and large parts – with customized solutions, a high degree of process automation, and optimal lifecycle services," says Hans-Jörg Vollert. The focus on this core area, now also reflected in the new company name, and a sustainable quality promise will enable even more efficient product development and a more consistent focus on the needs of the customers in the future.
Insolvency administrator Marc-Philippe Hornung, partner at SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz, also views the new structure positively: "PKD Holding's concept for the future convinced us – both in terms of content and long-term prospects. PKD does not think in terms of short-term measures, but in terms of sustainable developments that give Vollert stability and further strengthen the company strategically. We have also been able to secure Elematic as a strategic investor for the acquisition of the precast concrete division. With these investors, we have succeeded in finding a sustainable solution for both divisions that will ensure the continued existence and further development of this long-established company.
Overall, we have succeeded in securing a total of 160 jobs in Weinsberg by splitting up the company. I am very grateful to the employees at Vollert for their tremendous commitment and active support over the past few months."
Vollert Heavy Duty Solutions also sees the new start as an opportunity to further develop the foundation of the past 100 years and usher in a new phase in the company's history. "With the new structure, our strong investor, and our unchanged family management, we are in an excellent position," adds Hans-Jörg Vollert. "We combine tradition and the future – and thus send a clear signal of stability, innovative strength, and responsibility toward our customers and employees."