JF Hillebrand Buys Satellite Logistics

Satellite Logistics Group said it has been purchased by JF Hillebrand Group AG, a company based in Mainz, Germany, that provides beverage logistics services globally. Terms were not disclosed.

Houston-based SLG was started in 1984 and specializes in reverse logistics services for beer distributors in North America, Latin America and Europe.

Founder and SLG president Kevin Brady said the deal with JF Hillebrand will help expand the business domestically and internationally. Among the company’s service offerings are: Kegspeditor keg management, LogiTrax transportation management and EcoBev beverage disposal.

Christophe Bernard, chief executive officer of JF Hillebrand Group, said SLG’s management will retain partial ownership and the company will continue to operate as Satellite Logistics Group with current management and employees staying in place.