A successful working relationship that goes beyond day-to-day business rarely happens by chance. The classic \u201cWe\u2019ll be in touch\u201d, followed by the formal exchange of business cards, is a start, but not a good one. If you really want to make an impression at the first meeting and be remembered positively, you need not only to get away from your desk, but also to stand out from the crowd. As we all know, this works best in relaxed conversations on an equal footing, without the usual platitudes. And that brings us to the protagonists of this article.<\/p>\n
Having met at the launch event for the BVB Business Network in 2022, a relationship developed between Autowelt Schmidt and the St\u00f6lting Service Group that went far beyond a traditional service provider arrangement. To put it simply: on that day, two companies weren\u2019t looking for each other \u2013 but they found one another.<\/p>\n
During the event, Patrick Engel, managing director of St\u00f6lting GmbH Reinigung und Service from Dortmund, met Max Els\u00e4sser, managing director of Autowelt Schmidt. It was a meeting characterised by the typical spirit of the Ruhr region: no long-winded chit-chat, just GETTING ON WITH IT. The ice was quickly broken, as both are not only self-confessed fans of BVB 09, but also entrepreneurs who know how things work. True to the motto: \u2018Rechts is\u201c Gas\u2019 (\u201dRight is full throttle\u201d), a partnership between service providers, a friendship between businessmen and a collaboration were forged that day \u2013 one that has been growing steadily ever since. And not just any old collaboration, but one characterised by absolute trust and complete satisfaction.<\/p>\n
From now on: Together rather than alone<\/strong><\/p>\n St\u00f6lting cleans the car showrooms and looks after the building services, whilst Schmidt supplies top-quality vehicles and takes care of everything related to them. It would be a lie to say that price doesn\u2019t play a role in this arrangement. But it\u2019s also clear that neither the cheapest nor the most expensive service provider is necessarily the best. It was probably a bit like \u201clove at first sight\u201d \u2013 so in the end, it wasn\u2019t the financial aspect that was decisive, but a shared understanding of requirements, sustainability and solidarity. Here, two parties have joined forces who can still work together even when things get complicated.<\/p>\n The Two \u2013 Who are they, actually?<\/strong> Take Max Els\u00e4sser, for example, who not only supplies vehicles but, together with his team, provides a comprehensive service \u2013 from fleet management (including software solutions) through to leasing, organisation and electric mobility. In short: Autowelt Schmidt covers everything to keep St\u00f6lting on the road. Modifications and repairs are carried out quickly and reliably, replacement vehicles are available at all times, and vehicle deliveries are made flexibly as far as Austria. A particular highlight: at the Dortmund site, a commercial vehicle service centre has been set up specifically for St\u00f6lting, making the collaboration even easier.<\/p>\n St\u00f6lting makes the request, Schmidt delivers. And he does so in style. The framework agreement covers just under 300 vehicles a year. By May 2026, 165 of these vehicles had already been delivered. That is growth in full swing.<\/p>\n Depending on their role or business division, St\u00f6lting employees have a range of models to choose from. Whether it\u2019s security, cleaning, technical services, Rail & Train, events or catering \u2013 there are various models to choose from in every division. However, the electric version is always the preferred option, where practicable. There are currently 30 different electric models on the roads in Germany and Austria. The trend? On the rise, of course.<\/p>\n The challenge? At St\u00f6lting, nothing is off-the-shelf. For each service area, for example, specialised vans or Crafters are required for the use of cleaning drones, or vehicles fitted with high-quality specialist equipment.<\/p>\n High standards? There\u2019s a good reason for that<\/strong><\/p>\n Lots of vehicles, large contracts. To deliver quality, fair prices and maximum efficiency, St\u00f6lting needs the right equipment \u2013 essentially, vehicles that can be tailored to the requirements of this multi-service provider\u2019s customers. Innovative cleaning methods, comprehensive solutions in building services and staff who don\u2019t just carry out tasks but think proactively \u2013 this simply isn\u2019t possible with conventional standard equipment.<\/p>\n Why have lots of different service providers when, with St\u00f6lting, he has a single point of contact for all building services? That\u2019s exactly what Max Els\u00e4sser thought after his conversation with Patrick Engel. Together, they don\u2019t do things by halves.<\/p>\n Over the past four years, Patrick Engel and his team from Dortmund have taken on all services relating to the maintenance and security of the Autowelt Schmidt buildings, whilst continuing to develop their capabilities. From glass and fa\u00e7ade cleaning using drones \u2013 which, incidentally, are flown by in-house pilots \u2013 through to innovative washroom hygiene and hybrid security technology. At Schmidt, St\u00f6lting ensures that the sites are not only clean, but also safe and presentable.<\/p>\n A win-win situation! Both companies benefit from comprehensive and, what\u2019s more, sustainable support across a range of areas. Whilst Autowelt Schmidt benefits from innovative and sustainable mobility concepts and sites that are as clean as they are safe, St\u00f6lting impresses with an environmentally friendly fleet that is equipped to meet specific requirements and of course<\/em> arrives safely at their destination.<\/p>\n Well now, that\u2019s modern service-oriented thinking straight from the Ruhr!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Figures that show how sustainability works<\/strong><\/p>\n As with any text, claims must be backed up by evidence. We can say a lot, but what matters is that it is true. To round off the article, let\u2019s do the maths: Two strong companies that work together to get things done.<\/strong><\/p>\n Through this collaboration, Schmidt and St\u00f6lting are not only reducing emissions, but are also actively positioning themselves as companies committed to a clean and sustainable future.<\/p>\n Max Els\u00e4sser and his team provide smart mobility solutions, sustainable fleet management concepts, the highest quality to meet the most demanding requirements, and a genuine service that works seamlessly even for companies with more than 15,000 employees.<\/p>\n Patrick Engel and his team in Dortmund have established themselves as a one-stop solution for the maintenance and security of car showrooms, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and cost optimisation. Max Els\u00e4sser now feels almost at home there.<\/p>\n Perhaps this collaboration is so unique precisely because Schmidt and St\u00f6lting bring together several traditions. Both companies are family-run and have been in business for several generations; both hail from the Ruhr \u2013 but the Ruhr is not part of their identity \u2013 and both are not only partners but also supporters of BVB 09. These circumstances are tailor-made for a partnership that has blossomed into a friendship beyond the confines of the office.<\/p>\n That\u2019s how it\u2019s done!<\/strong><\/p>\n Any entrepreneur looking to get ahead today needs neither 12 service providers nor suppliers who offer nothing more than the standard service. What is needed are partners who grow alongside their clients\u2019 requirements, think proactively, roll up their sleeves and, in doing so, make the future possible. St\u00f6lting and Schmidt demonstrate how growth can be achieved sustainably through quality, sustainability and genuine partnership.<\/p>\n Contact person for enquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n St\u00f6lting Service Group GmbH | Johannes-Rau-Allee 15\u201319 | 45889 Gelsenkirchen<\/p>\n Tel.: +49 209 70279-0 | Email: info@stoelting-gruppe.de<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eine erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit, die \u00fcber allt\u00e4gliches Business hinausgeht, entsteht selten zuf\u00e4llig. Das klassische: \u201cWir melden uns\u201d, gefolgt vom f\u00f6rmlichen Austausch der Visitenkarten, ist zwar ein Anfang, aber eben kein guter. Wer beim ersten Treffen wirklich Eindruck machen und in positiver Erinnerung bleiben will, muss nicht nur weg vom Schreibtisch, sondern sich von der Masse abheben. 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\nOn average, a Crafter\/Transporter emits 140 g of CO\u2082 per kilometre. At St\u00f6lting, a total of 30 combustion-engine vehicles had been replaced by electric vehicles by May 2026. Each vehicle covers around 35,000 km a year. To cut a long story short: by using these 30 electric vehicles, St\u00f6lting saves an incredible 147,000,000 g of CO\u00b2 every year.
\nAnd despite this huge sum, nobody is resting on their laurels. Both service providers are aiming for a fully electric fleet. That makes sense, because clean air is good for your health.<\/p>\n