Schmitz Cargobull have just completed a major deal by acquiring the remaining shares in Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH. As a result, Schmitz Cargobull, which has held a 49 per cent stake in Berger since 2024, will become the 100 per cent owner of the company. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.
The decision is based on the collaboration since 2024, which has demonstrated that Berger’s expertise in lightweight construction and Schmitz Cargobull’s industrial know-how, together with its Europe-wide sales and service network, form a powerful combination. Against this backdrop, full integration was prepared as the next logical 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.
Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull AG, says: “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.”
Gerhard Berger, main shareholder of BERGER Fahrzeugtechnik, explains: “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.”
The aim of the integration is to secure and further expand Berger Fahrzeugtechnik’s specialisation in lightweight construction. Schmitz Cargobull offers the appropriate structures and framework conditions for this.
Added value for customers
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.
The completion of the transaction is subject to antitrust approval by the relevant authorities.
