All smiles as EMO Trans celebrated
50 Years. From left to right, Stefan Ritter, managing director,
EMO Trans Germany; Randolph Reichel, managing director IT, EMO
Trans Germany; Bernhard Stock, director air freight and global
network, EMO Trans Germany; Joachim Frigger, Chairman EMO Trans
USA; Dr. Alexis von Hoensbroech, member executive board sales
& services Lufthansa Cargo; Reinhold Gross, managing director
sales and services-Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen and Thomas Klinkhammer,
managing director sales and marketing EMO Trans Germany.
  “Be
light and flexible as a fly,” was the lighthearted message
put forth by Reinhold Gross of machinery manufacturer Trumpf,
which was EMO Trans Germany’s very first customer when
the company went into business 50 years ago on September 9,
1965.
It was a day of accolades with
a collection of well wishers, as the privately-held, global
powerhouse EMO Trans celebrated its 50th Anniversary in Stuttgart
on Wednesday.
Mr. Gross presented a small remembrance
to Thomas Klinkhammer, EMO Trans GmbH managing director of sales
and marketing.
Reinhold Gross was one of many
speakers.
Stefan Ritter, (above right) managing
director EMO Trans Germany, said:
“Expansion keeps us competitive.
“Our sustainable corporate
culture is something our management and staff live every day.
“The basis of our relationship
with our customers is exchange and interaction.”
 Quoting
Disraeli, Stefan said:
“The secret of success is
a constancy of purpose.”
Chairman EMO Trans USA Jo Frigger
(left) introduced all of the people—including retirees
flown in for the occasion—that helped drive the business
to a successful, $400 million dollar company today.
Mr. Frigger revealed that he lives
by some simple rules in business:
“The vision to see, the
faith to believe, and the courage to follow your dreams are
words that are constantly on my mind,” Mr. Frigger declared.
“Freight forwarders are
the indispensible architects of a good supply chain.
“We have had controlled
organic growth,” Mr Frigger said, but we look ahead to
the next generation to continue to build and expand our business.
“We must never lose the
personal touch.”
 Visit
From Dr. Alexis
Lufthansa Board Member Sales &
Services Dr. Alexis von Hoensbroech noted:
“EMO Trans is not our biggest
customer and for certain we have had our ups and downs over
the years, but we share goals.
“In fact, our relationship
goes beyond business—we are almost like family.
“EMO is a great example
of a medium-sized company that is an engine of business in Germany.
“We are strong personalities
working together with great trust.”
Other
Voices
There were plenty of good feelings
and best wishes from EMO Trans as many of the company’s
service providers and long-time customers joined in the celebration.
 “We
are here to show that ‘Delta Cares,’” said
Danita Waterfall Brizzi Delta Cargo, Director - Cargo Sales
and Service - Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa, and Maurice
Fuchs, strategic partner manager Europe, Middle East, India,
and Africa, as EMO Trans kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration
at a gala reception Tuesday evening in Stuttgart, Germany.
 "All
of our partners are important to us,” Danita said, “and
this wonderful company has been a cherished and good business
partner. We wish each and every member of the EMO Trans team
our good wishes for another 50 happy and prosperous years ahead.”
“EMO Trans is a grand partner
and a solid service provider that was always a pleasure to work
with over the years,” recalled Klaus Holler, (left) who
was top Americas executive for Lufthansa Cargo.
A touching part of this 50th was
seeing great people such as Klaus, who had been instrumental
in the success of EMO Trans.
“I’m enjoying my retirement
and grand kids,” Klaus said, “but I never forget
all the many wonderful people I’ve known over the years
in air cargo.
“Congratulations, EMO, and
many, many happy years ahead,” Klaus Holler said.
 Grand Organizer
A tip of the hat goes to Bernhard
Stock, Director Airfreight Germany and Global Network, who shouldered
much of the planning and execution of the EMO Germany gathering
this week.
“EMO Trans is able to react
quickly to global market conditions,” Bernhard declared.
“We are distinctive in our
ability to react within hours not days to a customer’s
request. Our growth in a world filled with options is specifically
because our customers know that we perform with no excuses.
“Moving ahead, EMO is expanding
even further into Asia with new offices as we get ready for
the next 50 years.”
 On
The Marco
“There still is a place
for small- and medium-sized companies to not only survive, but
also prosper. That is the message
we receive, even 50 years later, from our EMO Trans success,”
said President Marco Rohrer, EMO Trans USA.
“We are a privately-held
company and all of our decisions are remarkably clear, as transparency
and swift action reigns here from top to bottom.
“Looking ahead, EMO is upgrading
our IT setup with planned roll outs of new services, including
even easier access to our offering via the web. As the world
becomes increasing mobile, EMO Trans is bringing on true global
access.”
Sentimental
Journey
 The
grand finale for this truly remarkable day was an hour-long
free form discussion by Eckart Moltmann founder (E-MO of EMO
Trans) in 1965.
On the sidelines Mr. Moltmann
told FT: “I am frankly amazed at the development
of air cargo over the years, from small packages to the giant
business of today.
“When we started the idea
was to take cargo off of ships. Everybody thought we were crazy
at the time.
“In the early days we were
a one-man show.
“In the mornings I was in
suit and tie and in the afternoons I was driving the truck around.
“But I think if I were 50
years younger and the opportunity was there again, I would be
right back in the business,” Mr. Moltmann declared.
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