The shareholders of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH have decided to transfer their remaining shares to Schmitz Cargobull AG, which has held a 49% stake in Berger since 2024. Subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities, Schmitz Cargobull will become the 100% owner of the company.
According to the companies, their collaboration since 2024 showed that Berger’s expertise in lightweight construction and Schmitz Cargobull’s industrial know-how, together with its Europe-wide sales and service network, work well together. On that basis, the companies prepared full integration as the next step.
In 2025, both companies jointly invested in production technology at the Radfeld site and in the development of the new Evolution Generation of BERGERecotrail. The new product line combines Berger’s weight-optimised lightweight chassis with Schmitz Cargobull’s modular and versatile body system.
Schmitz Cargobull said the integration is intended to secure and further expand Berger Fahrzeugtechnik’s specialisation in lightweight construction. For customers, the companies said this will create an expanded trailer range from a single source, while existing products, contacts and services will remain unchanged and be complemented by Schmitz Cargobull’s Europe-wide sales, service and spare parts network.
“The collaboration has demonstrated the depth of technical expertise and commitment behind Berger Fahrzeugtechnik’s products. 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,” said Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull AG.
