Hamburg/Halstenbek, September 18, 2024. An investor is currently being sought for Co-Filling Services OHG. The company from Halstenbek near Hamburg had to file for insolvency at the end of August. Lawyer Remo Kruse from Anchor Rechtsanwälte was appointed provisional insolvency administrator by Pinneberg Local Court. Together with the shareholder, Fabian Harms, he quickly succeeded in maintaining the bottling company's business operations.

Capacity utilization remains very good

Co-Filling Services specializes in the filling of viscous media for food manufacturers. Since its foundation in 2008, the company has developed a high level of expertise in the processing of viscous sauces, nut butters and spreads. It provides its services to customers in the food industry as a one-stop provider, from process consulting to filling and shipping. Among other things, the company holds the important IFS Food certificate. Co-Filling Services currently employs 15 people - all with many years of professional experience. “The workload with orders is pleasingly good. We have a lot to do. That gives us confidence for the tasks ahead,” explains partner Fabian Harms.

Encouraging number of interested parties

The reason for the economic problems and the insolvency application was the crisis-related price developments for raw materials in recent years. As the provisional insolvency administrator, Remo Kruse also sought direct contact with the main customers in order to ensure the continuation of business relationships and sales of the products. “The response from our business partners has been very good and we are receiving further orders. On this basis, we can continue to work excellently and also continue the structured investor process,” explains the provisional insolvency administrator Remo Kruse.

Responsible for the M&A process is the Hamburg-based WAYES GmbH & Co. KG as the exclusive M&A advisor. “We already have a pleasing number of interested parties in Co-Filling Services. I am therefore optimistic about a stable continuation solution,” Kruse continues.

About Anchor

Anchor is a hybrid of a law firm and a management consultancy. With 14 locations and around 150 employees in the areas of insolvency and restructuring, the firm is one of the largest restructuring units in Germany. Anchor has supported and restructured numerous larger companies both in and out of insolvency. Anchor's lawyers are regularly proposed and appointed as insolvency administrators, trustees or as restructuring directors in insolvency, self-administration and protective shield proceedings. Anchor Management is known for its business restructuring advice, interim management and distressed M&A advice. In advisory mandates, Anchor combines legal expertise with business know-how.

Team Anchor Insolvency Administration:

Lawyer Remo Kruse

Dipl. Juristin Jessica Schmechel

Tatjana Krist-Petersohn

Remo Kruse, Anchor Rechtsanwälte