Improved order situation

Improved order situation

Schmitz Cargobull has promoted 25 temporary workers into permanent positions at the refrigerated box body production site in Vreden, alongside announcing a recruitment drive for more new employees

April 2024 - Schmitz Cargobull, a leading supplier of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled transport, is pleased to announce that it has filled a number of permanent roles and plans to hire more new starters due to a significant increase in orders in recent months.

Promotion of temporary workers into permanent positions

In a period characterised by economic challenges, Schmitz Cargobull has been able to successfully maintain its position and is now experiencing an increase in demand. This positive development has enabled the company to expand its operating capacity and create further jobs at the refrigerated box body plant in Vreden, North Rhine-Westphalia.

"We are very pleased to announce that our improved order book in the refrigerated box body sector has led to the creation of new jobs at the Vreden plant," says Stefan Cramer, Plant Manager at the Schmitz Cargobull plant in Vreden. "Hiring new employees not only strengthens our company, but also contributes to strengthening the local economy. We endeavour to create an environment that attracts and promotes talent and look forward to expanding our team with motivated colleagues."

 

About Schmitz Cargobull 

Schmitz Cargobull is the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe and a pioneer in digital solutions for trailer services and improved connectivity. The company also manufactures transport refrigeration machines for refrigerated semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight transport. With a comprehensive range of services from financing, spare parts supply, service contracts and telematics solutions to used vehicle trading, Schmitz Cargobull supports its customers in optimising their total cost of ownership (TCO) and digital transformation. Schmitz Cargobull was founded in 1892 in Münsterland, Germany. The family-run company produces around 60,000 vehicles per year with over 6,000 employees and generated a turnover of around 2.4 billion euros in the 2023/24 financial year. The international production network currently comprises ten plants in Germany, Lithuania, Spain, England, Turkey, Slovakia and Australia.


The Schmitz Cargobull press team:

Anna Stuhlmeier:  +49 2558 81-1340 I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com 
Andrea Beckonert:  +49 2558 81-1321 I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com
Silke Hesener:  +49 2558 81-1501 I silke.hesener@cargobull.com