Schmitz Cargobull AG’s 48 per cent purchase of Poland-based trailer manufacturer, GT Trailers, has been given the official go ahead.
In March of this year, Schmitz Cargobull and GT Trailers announced their strategic partnership.
With formal approval received from the relevant authorities, the companies will now combine their strengths and expertise in technology, design, production, and sales of truck bodies and trailers with galvanised chassis.
“At Schmitz Cargobull, we are convinced that cooperation and strategic partnerships are the most important drivers of innovation and growth in our industry,” said Schmitz Cargobull CEO, Andreas Schmitz.
“By working with GT Trailers, our customers will benefit from a broader product portfolio that meets both our requirements for reliability and innovation.”
For high-volume combinations (HVS) and truck bodies (body works), GT Trailers offers an extensive and custom-fit portfolio with individualisation options for every application.
Customers can choose between curtainsider and box bodies as well as the different equipment lines, being Basic, Prestige or 2504.
The Prestige line features a light-weight frame, floor and body made from aluminium for minimal tare weight, while the 2504 line has a particularly large interior width.
In the Basic line, customers receive a galvanised steel frame.
Application-specific equipment options such as various load securing possibilities, through-loading option, tail lift or forklift mounts, as well as implementation of individual customer requirements, are also part of GT Trailers’ range of services.
GT Trailers also offers swap systems, particularly central-axle trailers for swap bodies, swap bodies, and swap bodies armaments for trucks in a durable galvanised design.
In the semi-trailer segment, the portfolio includes city trailers and single-axle semi-trailers, which feature a loading volume of up to 98 cubic metres and a payload of over 10,500kg with a permissible gross weight of 16,000kg.
GT Trailers is also active in the development and construction of special vehicles and the project business.
The cooperation will now enable the use of the renowned Schmitz Cargobull components, such as the Schmitz Cargobull axle, FERROPLAST bodies for temperature-controlled transport, and tarpaulin or box bodies for city trailers with steering axles.
GT Trailers CEO, Agata Duliniec, said: “The cooperation is to the benefit of our customers, as it opens up new opportunities for innovation in our products, services, and market development.
“We can drive forward our commitment to quality and sustainability in an even more targeted manner and secure our strong market position.”
As part of this new partnership, GT Trailers customers will be able to take advantage of Schmitz Cargobull’s range of services, such as financing and used vehicle marketing.
Read more about Schmitz Cargobull’s business expansions.
