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History of Luepsen
Since 1930

Our History

Since 1930, we stand for reliability in transport and logistics.

Years
96
Employees
250+
Truck Fleet
150+
Three Generations

Family Business with Tradition

The "& Son" in our company name stands for living tradition – today, the third generation is already working in the company.

Time Travel

Milestones of Our History

From horse-drawn carriages to a European logistics specialist

  1. 1930

    Foundation

    Founded in 1930 by Focko Lüpsen Sr. in Detern as a regional fuel trading and transport business.

  2. 1960

    Expansion

    Expanded into general freight transport for regional traffic.

  3. 1967

    Long-Distance

    Obtained license for long-distance freight, enabling nationwide and cross-border transport.

  4. 1993

    New Location

    Relocated headquarters to Filsum with larger facilities for warehouse, own workshop and wash station.

  5. 2011

    Focus

    Sold off the fuel trading division to concentrate fully on transport and logistics.

  6. Today

    Third Generation

    Today the company is a third-generation family business led by Dirk and Folkert Lüpsen, with over 250 employees and around 150 trucks.

Family Business

Our Values

What has driven and defined us for over 96 years

Reliability

Punctuality and on-time delivery are not just phrases for us, but a lived company culture since 1930.

Family Business

Personal contact, short decision-making paths and respectful collaboration define us.

Innovation

Modern technology, efficient processes and continuous development ensure our success.

Company Film

Experience Lüpsen & Sohn

Take a look behind the scenes – from our facilities in Filsum to the roads of Europe.

Gallery

Insights into our family business

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96 years of family business

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