First and foremost:<\/strong><\/p>\n Following a successful minority investment, Schmitz Cargobull AG is now taking over the remaining shares in Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH. The aim of the merger is to combine Berger's specialised lightweight construction expertise with Schmitz Cargobull's global production and service network, in order to expand the offering of highly efficient transport solutions across Europe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the press release, Schmitz Cargobull AG is acquiring all shares in Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH and will therefore become the sole owner of the company in future. Schmitz Cargobull has already held a 49 percent stake since 2024. The transaction is still subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to Schmitz Cargobull, the decision is based on the successful collaboration of past years. This has shown that Berger's lightweight construction expertise and Schmitz Cargobull's industrial know-how, as well as its Europe-wide sales and service network, complement each other perfectly. As early as 2025, both companies will jointly invest in production at the Radfeld site and in the development of the new \u201eEvolution\u201c generation of BERGERecotrail products.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the press release emphasizes, the full integration is intended to create an expanded, one-stop range of transport solutions. In the future, customers will benefit from the combination of Berger's lightweight technology and Schmitz Cargobull's Europe-wide service and sales network. Existing products, contact persons, and services will remain unchanged. Furthermore, the aim of the acquisition is to continue developing and expanding lightweight specialization in the market long-term.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Berger Fahrzeugtechnik is considered a specialist for extremely lightweight semi-trailers, which enable higher payloads due to their lower tare weight, thereby increasing efficiency in freight transport.<\/p>\n Schmitz Cargobull AG is Europe\u2019s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers, and truck bodies. The company offers a complete ecosystem of vehicle construction, telematics, and a dense service network, which is now also fully available to customers of the Berger brand.<\/p>\n \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n Source: Press Release Schmitz Cargobull<\/p>\n\n
Full takeover following existing stake<\/h2>\n
Strategic cooperation as a foundation<\/h2>\n
Benefits for customers and future development<\/h2>\n
Partner Background<\/h3>\n