Schwarzmüller Group appoints a new CEO

Wolfgang Muhri has been appointed as the new CEO of the Schwarzmüller Group, a leading European manufacturer of trailers and superstructures, with a focus on navigating challenging economic conditions and leveraging the company's strengths in innovation and production capabilities.

Austria- The Schwarzmüller Group, one of Europe's manufacturers of trailers and superstructures, has appointed Wolfgang Muhri as its new CEO. This announcement was made by Beate Paletar, the sole owner and Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, at the company's headquarters in Hanzing, near Schärding, on March 7th. Muhri, a highly experienced industry manager with a stellar reputation, is set to lead the company as it navigates through challenging times.

Taking over from interim manager and COO Thomas Biringer, Muhri will spearhead the Schwarzmüller Group as CEO. He will be supported by CFO Daniela Lorenzer and CSO Maik Spindler on the management board, both of whom are relatively new to their positions. Paletar expressed her confidence in the new executive team, highlighting the successful restructuring efforts post-Covid crisis, which led to positive results in 2023.

Born in 1972, Muhri brings extensive international management experience to his new role. Prior to joining Schwarzmüller, he held various leadership positions, including COO of ZKW Group GmbH at automotive supplier ZKW in Wieselburg, Lower Austria, and Chairman of the Management Board at Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Vogel & Noot.

Muhri sees Schwarzmüller's position as Europe's largest manufacturer of niche vehicles with enhanced productivity as a key advantage. Despite challenging economic conditions, exacerbated by geopolitical crises such as the war in Ukraine, he remains optimistic due to Schwarzmüller's state-of-the-art production facilities, strategically located production sites, diverse range of vehicles, and innovative strength in sustainability and lightweight construction.