Discover our company’s history

Since the original founding of WESTFA in 1946, our corporate values have been deeply rooted in family traditions and the pursuit of a greener future. In 2021, this evolution led to a division into WESTFA Energy GmbH and WESTFA Holding GmbH, the latter also overseeing "WESTFA Invest", which manages new business fields in various industries. This structural change highlighted the need for a name change to associate the "WESTFA" brand exclusively with the LPG sector, where it is well known and established.

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For the first time, we embark on a rebranding journey to rename "WESTFA Holding" and "WESTFA Invest", aiming to harmonise tradition with modernity. We proudly present "Adeleon Familienholding GmbH", "Adeleon Invest" or simply "Adeleon", inspired by our founder Adele Brand, symbolising a fresh start ("on"). This new identity subtly nods to our WESTFA heritage while reflecting our commitment to our mission and our current trajectory.

Belcotec, a subsidiary of Adeleon, made headlines in the third quarter of 2023 when it won the prestigious Voka Award and was named "Best Company in Flanders". The award was celebrated by Managing Director Jan Vangeel and his team at the awards ceremony and recognised by the Belgian Minister of the Interior, Annelies Verlinden. This recognition underlines our successful acquisition of Belcotec, a successful decision that continues to fill us with pride.

The acquisitions of KÖHL, Belcotec, Luxelec and Vrebos mark a key milestone in Adeleon's development. By acquiring specialist companies in the energy and real estate sectors, Adeleon has successfully expanded its portfolio and market presence. By leveraging the synergies between these different organisations, Adeleon has effectively strengthened its position as a leading player in the European market by driving innovation and creating value across sectors.

Thermogas Gas- und Gerätevertriebs-GmbH was founded in Stuttgart in 1920 as "Teer-Destillation Stuttgart" and started selling liquefied gas in 1934. In 2016, Adeleon acquired the now-deficit subsidiary from EnBW, which had acquired Thermogas in 1996. The company was merged with WECO Gas GmbH to form WECO Thermogas with the headquarter in Sinsheim.

Adeleon took an important step in 2016 to ensure reliable deliveries to its customers after leaving the logistics consortium. Adeleon invested in modern route planning software and hired its own experienced fleet manager. Adeleon's dedicated logistics team overcame numerous challenges, such as the procurement of ready-to-go tankers, and successfully completed the transition. As a result, Adeleon was able to continue independent logistics operations after the winter with no problems. This milestone is a testament to Adeleon's continued commitment to providing reliable and efficient services to its customers while upholding the values and principles that have guided the company since its inception.

BeBra Flüssiggas GmbH was founded in 1999 by two former colleagues at a regional liquefied gas supplier. In 2015, Adeleon acquired the company from the one remaining owner, who retired. BeBra seamlessly integrated into the sales structure of the WESTFA Group with its location and storage in Southern Germany.