BERGERecotrail, in collaboration with Schmitz Cargobull, has unveiled its latest innovative product range at Transport Logistic, held from 2-5 June.
The BERGER PerformanceCoil trailer made its debut as the first model of the company’s ‘Evolution Generation’ at the biennial trade fair in Munich.
The entry-level version of the new ‘Performance Generation’ trailer is designed for maximum payload and efficiency, and starts from an unladen weight of 4.8 tonnes, making it among the lightest lightweight vehicles available on the market.
Complemented by the certified universal Schmitz Cargobull body, the trailers are suitable for a wide range of industry applications, including beverage, automotive and tyre, and chemical (octabin) and grain transportation.
“Lightweight, high-precision, hand-crafted – these aren’t trends. They’re part of our DNA. We are driven by the search for better solutions,” said BERGERecotrail co-founder, Gerhard Berger.
“Together with Schmitz Cargobull, we have combined the best of two worlds – our ultra-light chassis and the extremely functional body created by the market leader.”
The PerformanceCoil trailer evolution was set when Gerhard Berger was able to attract Oliver Hoffmann, former Chief Technical Officer at Audi AG, to the company.
Hoffmann is now bringing his experience and skills in innovation to BERGERecotrail in his role as managing director.
“Technology has to make a difference. And that’s exactly what this trailer does – for transport companies, for drivers and for the environment,” said Hoffmann.
The product combines Berger’s many years of experience in light-weight chassis and Schmitz Cargobull’s extensive expertise in modular bodies, resulting in the vehicles being used in a wide variety of applications and creating a comprehensive solution for the future of transport logistics.
With is 8,200 mm long coil trough, the PerformanceCoil is specifically designed for transporting steel and metal coils, accommodating coils with a diameter ranging from 800 to 2,100 mm.
With its high-strength S700 fine grain steel, together with an optimised frame design based on the Reuleaux triangle and high-precision “Made in Tyrol” welding techniques, the chassis offers maximum stability with a minimum unladen weight.
When combined with the optional Power Curtain from Schmitz Cargobull – a tarpaulin with built-in aramid belts for certified structural rigidity – the end result is a trailer that offers a maximum payload of 27.5 tonnes (depending on the equipment and tractor unit); therefore, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
When equipped with the Power Curtain body, the vehicle is particularly well suited to meeting demands for efficiency and fast unloading.
Without support laths, the body meets the rigidity requirements for certification according to DIN EN 12642 Code XL, including beverage certification.
To meet these criteria, the side tarpaulins are equipped with vertical and horizontal reinforcements and also come with built-in anti-theft fabric as standard.
This enables the vehicle to be loaded and unloaded quickly and easily without any time-consuming handling, while the lack of side laths helps to reduce the trailer weight.
Berger’s new generation of ‘Evolution’ vehicles provide customers with a wide range of robust and durable bodies, therefore ensuring that there is the ideal solution for a wide range of transport and industry requirements.
These can range from conventional load securing certificates in accordance with EN 12642 XL, as well as additional certificates for beverage, automotive and tyre transportation and a certificate for chemical (octabin) and grain transportation.
These certificates guarantee the highest standards of safety and quality.
Simple handling and reliable durability are available through a variety of body options, including the safety roof, Power Curtain, Varios system and anodised aluminium front and rear panels with galvanised corner posts.
The trailer is embedded within Schmitz Cargobull’s comprehensive eco-system, including TrailerConnect telematics, bespoke financing options, 24-hour spare parts supply and a Europe-wide service network with over 1,400 partners.
In addition to the PerformanceCoil, the new product family also includes models for high-volume, construction material and pallet transportation – all based on the same, scalable lightweight construction concept.
Ralph Kleideiter, CSO at Schmitz Cargobull, Gerhard Berger, co-founder of BERGERecotrail, Andreas Schmitz, CEO at Schmitz Cargobull, and Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director of BERGERecotrail, were happy to showcase the PerformanceCoil trailer at Transport Logistic.
Read more about Schmitz Cargobull’s presence at Transport Logistic 2025.
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