Schwarzmüller partners with Krone Commercial Vehicle Group
Join force will form a strong European alliance to innovate and meet customer needs in the commercial vehicle industry.
Spelle, Germany- Bernard Krone Holding SE & Co. KG., Krone Group announces its investment in the Schwarzmüller Group and the associated partners in the European commercial vehicle industry strengthens production networks and establishes nationwide services through a complementary product range, enhancing the cooperation of the two family-owned companies.
The Austrian Schwarzmüller Group, with an annual turnover of 390 million euros (INR 35 Million) and 1,950 employees, in European manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles. Their diverse portfolio includes lightweight trailers, robust tipper semi-trailers, high-quality tankers, and container transporters from the Hüffermann subsidiary. They also offer truck bodies, low-loaders, walking floor trailers, and timber/stanchion vehicles, known for their lightweight construction and customization options.
The Schwarzmüller Group's four specialized production sites in Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Austria enhance local presence across Europe. Branches in nine additional countries bolster Krone's European presence and sales network. This partnership under Krone Commercial Vehicle Group aims to boost distribution capacity, expand service networks, and strengthen customer proximity throughout Europe.
The new partnership maintains the independence of Schwarzmüller Group's strong brands, focusing on preserving individual customer approaches while leveraging synergies for innovation and growth. With support from Krone, Schwarzmüller will continue under its existing management, and the owner family Paletar will stay involved in the boards and operational business.
Mr. Bernard Krone, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Krone Group, said "We see this partnership as a significant step towards an even broader product portfolio and an expanded service world. Our aim is for customers to find the right transport solution from us at all times. The inclusion of Schwarzmüller in the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group ensures that we can meet this requirement to an even greater extent,"
Ms. Beate Paletar, the owner of the Schwarzmüller Group, said "We see the industrial partnership in the new ownership structure as an opportunity to further professionalise our modern, traditional company together, to optimally counter regulatory obstacles and thus ensure a secure future with stable jobs. Both family-run companies have proven in the past that they have very similar values. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration in these exciting times."
