Two years after the Schwarzmüller Group and Krone Trailer formalised their partnership, both companies are satisfied of the progress made so far. The aim of the co-operation is the strengthening of sales and service, the continuation of the Schwarzmüller and Hüffermann brands, and the operational development of the group.
Since the start of the partnership, Schwarzmüller and Krone Trailer have pursued the common goal of exploiting synergies without sacrificing their independence. Schwarzmüller remains positioned as a specialist in lightweight trailers as and trailers for the construction market – like tippers – whilst Hüffermann continues to expand its expertise in the field of roll-off and skip trailers. Krone Trailer complements the partnership with its broad market presence.
One example of this successful collaboration is the development of a 4-axle tipper for Denmark. Here, Krone’s market knowledge, supported by a Scandinavian sales subsidiary, was combined with Schwarzmüller’s product expertise. Initial joint sales initiatives have also been implemented in the agricultural sector: Selected Schwarzmüller products, including the SX aluminium large-capacity tipper, are now available through Krone Agriculture.
In addition to sales, the service division has also been more closely integrated. The partners’ service networks have been mutually enabled, allowing customers to benefit from enhanced support. For example, products from the Krone portfolio can now also be serviced at Schwarzmüller and Hüffermann workshops.
Looking ahead to the coming years, Schwarzmüller and Krone intend to further deepen their collaboration. The focus is on the continuous expansion of sales activities, the further integration of service networks, and the development of market-specific trailers.
