Lünen, Sydney, Brisbane. REMONDIS Australia acquires 100 % of the assets of Thiess Waste Management Services, one of the leading waste management companies in Australia. Through this acquisition Remondis, one of the world’s largest water and environmental services companies, extends its market presence in Australia and is now among the top five waste management companies in the country.

Established in 1987, Thiess Waste Management is a business unit of Thiess Services owned by Leighton Holdings, a subsidiary of German Hochtief AG. Thiess Waste Management’s  service portfolio includes the operation of transfer stations, landfills, logistics depots and recycling facilities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Thiess Waste Management generates sales of 230 million AUD and has 600 employees.

„The acquisition of Thiess Waste Management fits perfectly into REMONDIS’ international strategy, broadening the scope of our presence in Australia “, REMONDIS Board member  Egbert Tölle explains. „REMONDIS has been active in Australia since 1983. Through the acquisition of one of Australia‘s largest waste management and recycling companies we can considerably expand our services for both  municipal and commercial customers. “

Background information

REMONDIS – a family run enterprise founded in 1934 - provides jobs for about 22.000 people and generates an annual revenue of 6 billion Euro. Remondis is one of the world’s water and environmental services companies and provides services for about 30 million people. With its subsidiaries and associated companies, REMONDIS is active in 23 European countries as well as in China, India, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand.

Further information is available from:

REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
Michael Schneider
Marketing & Corporate Communication
Brunnenstraße 138
44536 Lünen
T +49 2306 106-515
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