Schmitz Cargobull acquires 100 per cent of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik

Schmitz Cargobull has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, having held a 49 per cent stake in the steel manufacturer since 2024.

The aim of the integration is to secure and further expand Berger Fahrzeugtechnik’s specialisation in lightweight construction. Schmitz Cargobull says it offers the appropriate structures and framework conditions for this.

For customers, this will result in an expanded range of trailers from a single source – including Berger’s lightweight construction solutions – complemented by Schmitz Cargobull’s Europe-wide sales, service, and spare parts network.

Existing products, contacts and services will remain unchanged.

Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull AG, said: “With this acquisition, we gain Berger’s distinctive expertise in lightweight construction, which ideally complements our portfolio. For our customers, this creates an even broader range of efficient transport solutions from a single source.”

Gerhard Berger, main shareholder of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik, added: “The handover and integration into the Schmitz Cargobull Group provides the ideal conditions for further developing our technologies more quickly and reaching more customers in Europe.

“Combining our lightweight construction expertise with Schmitz Cargobull’s industrial strength and network provides a solid foundation for further growth.”