History
1932 Johannes Rasmussen started as a haulage contractor in Svebølle.
The first transports were transports of milk to Copenhagen and goods
back to the local grocery shop . Soon other grocers heard about the
possibility to get fresh supplies from Copenhagen, and then the
foundation for the transport company was laid.
Important dates
1935 The first tank-truck was bought.
1956 The company was registrated as Johs Rasmussen Svebølle A/S.
1965 Second generation, Per W. Rasmussen took over as executive
manager. At this point the company had 27 trucks and 40
employees.
1968 The Ruth and Johannes Rasmussen Foundation, which owns
the company 100% was established.
1972 JR celebrated its 40th anniversary. At this time it was grown to
43 trucks and 50- 60 employees.
1991 The division in Kolding was established.
1994 JR's system of quality-management was certified according
to DS/ISO 9002.
1996 In December an evaluation was passed according to SQAS
(safety- and quality assessment system compiled by the European
chemical Industry Council (CEFIC).
1998 E. Steffensen Viby Sj. A/S. is incorporated May 1st.
2001 The Tank transport section of the company Hellestrup is
incorporated January 18th.
2002 September 1st 3rd generation Klaus W. Rasmussen assumes
management from his father Per W. Rasmussen, who
simultaneously becomes manager of Johs Rasmussen Svebølle
A/S Holding.
2005 JR takes over all trucks from Aalborg Portland on Sealand and
with that all Sealand cement-haulage.
2007 March 1st the company celebrates its 75th anniversary.
