Schmitz Cargobull begins operations at new production plant in Romania

March 4, 2026

• The new plant in Oradea will assemble S.CS curtainsider semi-trailers and S.KI tipper semi-trailers for the Central European market

Horstmar, March 4th, 2026 – Schmitz Cargobull is expanding its production network and strengthening its presence in the strategically important and dynamically growing markets of Central Europe with a new assembly plant in Oradea (northwestern Romania, about 10 km from the border with Hungary, according to the 2021 census, the city had 183,105 inhabitants).

Assembly of the S.CS curtainsiders began in January 2026, with production of the S.KI tipper semi-trailer tippers to follow in spring 2026. The new location in Romania complements the existing production network with plants in Germany, Lithuania, Spain, UK, and Turkey.

“With the new location, we are closing a strategic gap in our international production network and strengthening our proximity to transport companies in Central Europe. Our goal is to support them with reliable and innovative transport solutions that create lasting, concrete added value. This includes high-quality vehicles, short delivery times, a powerful 24/7 spare parts supply, and a comprehensive range of services – from financing and trailer telematics solutions to used vehicle sales”, says Andreas Schmitz, CEO of Schmitz Cargobull

With a market share of 25 percent in Europe (figures for financial year 2024/25), Schmitz Cargobull is one of the leading manufacturers of semi-trailers, and is the market leader in the curtainsider S.CS, refrigerated semi-trailers S.KO COOL, tipper semi-trailers S.KI, and dry freight semi-trailers S.BO segments.

The company is firmly established in the Central European market, where it has a market share of 31 percent. In Romania, Schmitz Cargobull is the market leader in the curtainsider, refrigerated, and tipper trailer segments with its product portfolio.

Through its Romanian subsidiary Schmitz Cargobull Romania, the company has already delivered more than 50,000 trailers – clear evidence of customer confidence.

An efficient spare parts distribution system and a network of around 30 authorized service partners ensure short response times and high vehicle availability.

Schmitz Cargobull has invested around €3.5m in the new assembly plant. With a production area of 6,000 m², up to 80 units can be manufactured per week in single-shift operation. In addition, an outdoor area of up to 45,000 m² is available. The new location currently employs 25 qualified specialists who ensure efficient processes and implement optimally integrated solutions for customers and partners. The location in Romania is to be further expanded in the coming years.

Source: Schmitz Cargobull