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The story of TRANS AURIGA begins in 2002 at a major logistics company, where project coordinator Tobias Pisall and BA student Timo Wittmann first meet. They get to know each other and quickly realize they complement each other perfectly. It soon becomes clear that they are too creative and ambitious to remain "just" employees. In 2008, they founded TRANS AURIGA with a silent partner as the majority shareholder, aiming to bring their own ideas to life. They successfully carved out a niche in the logistics industry by handling large projects while offering personalized service to each customer—unlike the large, impersonal logistics giants. Their flexibility and individualized attention made them a breath of fresh air in an often sluggish industry.
However, over time, the company became more integrated into the partner's group. While this brought certain advantages, it also came with restrictions. The freedom and independence that Tobias and Timo valued so much became increasingly limited. So, in 2017, they decided to take a new path and reestablish TRANS AURIGA as an independent company, fully under their own control. Today, it is our talented employees and experts who provide the expertise our customers appreciate. Tobias and Timo remain the creative minds in the background, while they leave the operational stage to their teams.
The name "TRANS AURIGA" might sound like a spaceship, and that's not too far off. Tobias and Timo picked up the word from the science fiction film Alien: Resurrection, where the ship U.S.M. Auriga appears. They liked it instantly. A quick look at Wikipedia confirmed: Auriga is the Latin word for "helmsman"—perfect, since the founders of TRANS AURIGA often reach for the stars. And when it comes to steering logistics processes, few can match them. The constellation Auriga is also reflected in the company's logo. Luckily, or someone might have had to design a spaceship logo!