Gaston Schul expands into Switzerland with strategic acquisition.

Rheinfelden, Switzerland – January 16, 2025 - Gaston Schul has strengthened its position by acquiring Zoll-Fit, a customs forwarding company based in Switzerland and Germany. "With this acquisition, a long-cherished wish has been fulfilled," says Gaston Schul CEO, Rob Ewalds.

Strategic Growth

With 180 years of heritage in customs services, Gaston Schul now operates in 8 European countries. In addition to traditional customs services including import, export, transit, and VAT representation, Gaston Schul offers customs advice and consultancy across these regions. "We provide full-service solutions in the niche market of customs. 'Think customs, call us' is our philosophy. As Europe's only remaining independent customs service provider of our size, we believe we are perfectly positioned to deliver this," Ewalds continues.

European Focus

Gaston Schul focuses on European customers and European solutions. "This addition to our footprint enables us to fulfill our promise as Europe's leading service provider. We aim to be the control tower when it comes to European customs solutions for our customers. We maximize data efficiency; once collected, we implement digitalised solutions smartly and effectively across Europe, using data one time only. This approach now extends to Swiss border crossings."

"Gaston Schul is very happy to welcome many new colleagues to our group." Retroactive to January 1, 2025, 30 people across three offices will join Gaston Schul's ranks. Operational management will be led by Konrad Kuhlman, Gaston Schul's Central European Region Director.

Building on success

Gaby Eckenstein and Uwe Schulz, founders and former owners of Zoll-Fit, will remain with the company. "The accumulated knowledge and network will help us in our ambition to grow further in the Swiss market." Speaking about joining the Gaston Schul Group, they note: "There was a click from the very first moment, partly because Gaston Schul is a family business and will continue to grow in that capacity in the future. The core values of the Gaston Schul family business fits very well with the core value of Zoll-Fit. We are pleased to have found the right partner with Gaston Schul, who will ensure continuity for people and customers. The necessary investments in the future and Gaston Schul's extensive (office) network ensure that we can better serve our existing and future new customers."

Facts: Gaston Schul Group

• Gaston Schul is a global full-service provider of customs and trade services, assisting transport and logistics companies as well as multinational corporations and direct shippers in customs matters.
• Following its expansion into Sweden with the Strömstad office in 2024, Gaston Schul has now extended its reach to an eighth country with the Zoll-Fit acquisition in Switzerland.
• The focus is on relieving companies of all customs formalities, as well as seizing new business opportunities in relation to international trade.
• With 180 years of industry experience, Gaston Schul is a privately owned, independent expert in full-service customs solutions.
• The company has over 350 customs specialists spread across 15 locations in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK and now Swtizerland.
• Gaston Schul has access to a strong global customs network to support customer demands worldwide.
• For more information please contact marcom@gaston-schul.com