Strategic partnership approved – GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull join forces
In June 2025, the strategic partnership between GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG was officially confirmed. The European leader in trailer, body, and semi-trailer manufacturing has acquired a 48% stake in our company. This marks the beginning of a joint effort to pursue ambitious goals in technology, design, production, and sales of reliable commercial vehicles.
A collaboration that delivers real value
As Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull, emphasizes:
“At Schmitz Cargobull, we strongly believe that cooperation and strategic partnerships are the key drivers of innovation and growth in our industry. Through our collaboration with GT Trailers, our customers will benefit from a broader product portfolio that meets our standards for reliability and innovation.”
“At Schmitz Cargobull, we strongly believe that cooperation and strategic partnerships are the key drivers of innovation and growth in our industry. Through our collaboration with GT Trailers, our customers will benefit from a broader product portfolio that meets our standards for reliability and innovation.”
A rich portfolio tailored to real-world needs
GT Trailers has long specialized in manufacturing bodies for high-volume vehicles (HVS) and truck bodies. Our offer includes, among others:
- Curtain and box bodies available in three product lines:
- Basic – hot-dip galvanized steel frame, ensuring durability and robustness
- Prestige – aluminum frame, floor, and walls for maximum weight reduction while maintaining high technical standards
- 2504 – a unique construction with an internal width of 2504 mm
- A wide range of additional equipment options: load securing systems, through-loading capabilities, tail lifts, forklift platforms, and other tailor-made solutions
- Swap body systems: center axle trailers for swap bodies, galvanized chassis and body constructions
- Urban and single-axle trailers (city trailers) with a capacity of up to 98 m³ and payloads exceeding 10,500 kg
Our experience in manufacturing special vehicles and managing custom projects further enhances the flexibility of our offering.
What does the partnership with SCB change?
Thanks to our cooperation with Schmitz Cargobull, our vehicles will be equipped with proven SCB components, including:
- Schmitz Cargobull axle,
- FERROPLAST bodies for refrigerated transport,
- Curtain and box bodies for city trailers with steering axles.
We will also jointly undertake special projects and leverage synergies in development initiatives.
Direction: quality, innovation, sustainability
As Agata Duliniec, CEO of GT Trailers, states:
“This partnership brings tangible benefits to our customers by opening up new possibilities for innovation in our products, services, and market expansion. It enables us to deliver even more effectively on our commitment to quality and sustainability while strengthening GT Trailers’ strong market position.”
What’s next?
In the upcoming stages of cooperation, we plan to expand our offering to include selected Schmitz Cargobull services – such as factory financing, used vehicle sales, and access to after-sales support tools. This will provide our customers with even more comprehensive support in running their transport businesses.
This is the beginning of a new chapter for GT Trailers. We are ready – together with Schmitz Cargobull – to set new standards in the transport industry.
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