Schwarzmüller becomes a strategic partner in the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group

The Krone Group announces its investment in the Schwarzmüller Group and the associated partnership in the European commercial
vehicle industry. With this cooperation, the two family-owned companies are strengthening the joint expansion of production networks and the establishment of nationwide service worlds via a complementary product range.

With its annual turnover of 390 million euros and 1,950 dedicated employees, the Austrian Schwarzmüller Group from Freinberg near Schärding is a major European manufacturer of specialised vehicles in the commercial vehicle sector. The broad portfolio in the long-distance transport, construction and infrastructure sectors is characterised, among other things, by lightweight construction and a wide range of product customisation options.

Particularly noteworthy are the popular lightweight trailers, the robust tipper semi-trailers or high-quality tankers as well as the container transporters in the waste disposal sector from the subsidiary Hüffermann.

The new industrial partnership respects the independence of the Schwarzmüller Group’s strong brands. This approach emphasises the common goal of preserving the identity for the individual customer approach and at the same time using synergies for innovation and growth. Supported by expertise from Krone, the Schwarzmüller Group will continue to operate under the existing management. The personal involvement of the owner family Paletar will also remain on the boards and in the operational business.

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