GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG sign strategic partnership

GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG sign strategic partnership

GT Trailers, a major producer of high-volume sets and trailers from the Opole region, in Poland, has signed an agreement with Schmitz Cargobull AG that will see Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and bodies, from Münsterland, Germany, acquire a 48 per cent share in the business.
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March 2025 – GT Trailers, a major producer of high-volume sets and trailers from the Opole region, in Poland, has signed an agreement with Schmitz Cargobull AG that will see Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and bodies, from Münsterland, Germany, acquire a 48 per cent share in the business. The two companies intend to bring together their expertise in designing and building superstructures on rigid chassis, including tarpaulin, boxes, and refrigerated solutions. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.
 

Family businesses bundle their expertise

“Schmitz Cargobull and GT Trailers are both family businesses, with a reputation for reliability and longevity in the industry. Not surprisingly, because both companies offer galvanised chassis and bodies with anodised aluminum. By merging our innovation efforts and collaborating in sales we expect to increase the market share in the segment of high-volume combinations,” explains Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull. “At Schmitz Cargobull, we firmly believe that cooperation and strategic partnerships are key drivers of innovation and growth.”

Agata Duliniec, CEO of GT Trailers, says: “With our strong commitment to quality and sustainability, GT Trailers has become a trusted name in the transport industry. The cooperation with Schmitz Cargobull will position us for continued success in the years ahead. Through this partnership we pave the way for innovation in products, services and market development.”

Both companies note that the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities. GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull are confident, however, that the partnership will take effect shortly and are convinced that the cooperation will have positive effects for their customers.
 

Acerca de Schmitz Cargobull 

Schmitz Cargobull es el fabricante líder de semirremolques para carga con temperatura controlada, carga general y mercancías a granel en Europa y pionero en soluciones digitales para servicios del remolque y conectividad. La compañía también fabrica equipos de frío para semirremolques frigoríficos. Con una amplia gama de servicios que van desde financiación, suministro de repuestos, contratos de servicio y soluciones telemáticas hasta el comercio de vehículos usados, Schmitz Cargobull ayuda a sus clientes a optimizar su coste total de propiedad (TCO) y su transformación digital.
Schmitz Cargobull se fundó en 1892 en Münsterland, Alemania. La empresa familiar produce alrededor de 60.000 vehículos al año con más de 6.000 empleados y generó una facturación de alrededor de 2.400 millones de euros en el ejercicio 2023/24. La red de producción internacional se compone actualmente de diez plantas en Alemania, Lituania, España, Inglaterra, Turquía, Eslovaquia y Australia.

 

El equipo de prensa de Schmitz Cargobull:

Raquel Villarroya:  +34 976 613 200-5229 I raquel.villarroya@cargobull.com 
Anna Stuhlmeier:  +49 2558 81-1340          I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com
Andrea Beckonert:  +49 2558 81-1321           I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com

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  • Press Release: GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG sign strategic partnership
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  • Image: GT Trailers production site in Malnia, Poland
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