Mr. Dieter Hilpert, founder of the German family company the BEGA Gruppe passed away on March 21, 2024 at the age of 78.
'Mr. Dieter Hilpert expanded and strengthened this group of companies over a period of 25 years, successfully developed it and left an overwhelming mark until the end. His visions for the BEGA Gruppe are also key parameters that will continue to drive and guide us employees in the future.
We are infinitely grateful to have been able to benefit from Mr. Dieter Hilpert's expertise, experience and entrepreneurial enthusiasm. It was a privilege to have experienced him as the head of the BEGA Gruppe. We will always remember Dieter Hilpert as a person with all his facets.
In addition to our own grief at this loss, we extend our sympathy and deepest condolences to Mr. Dieter Hilpert's family, especially his wife Helga Hilpert and his son Thorsten Hilpert.
We ask for your understanding in allowing the family and ourselves a little time to grieve over the next few days.
Regardless of this, thanks to Mr. Dieter Hilpert's foresighted actions, the BEGA Gruppe is positioned in such a way that a seamless transition into the future has been paved to continue his legacy successfully,' all employees of the BEGA Gruppe.
About BEGA Gruppe
The centre of the German furniture industry is the home of the BEGA Group. Here they have developed into the furniture retailer with the highest sales in the core segments of young living, self-service and take-away. Since the company was founded over 20 years ago, they have grown into a strong group with eleven specialised sales companies and three service companies, generating 620 million in annual sales and employing over 300 people.