Commercial vehicles 2027

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Schmitz Cargobull is the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe, and a pioneer in digital solutions for trailer services and improved connectivity. The company also manufactures transport cooling units for refrigerated box body semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight transport. With a comprehensive range of services from financing, spare parts supply, service contracts and telematics solutions to used vehicle trading, Schmitz Cargobull supports its customers in optimizing their total cost of ownership (TCO) and digital transformation.

Schmitz Cargobull was founded in 1892 in Münsterland, Germany. The family-run company produces around 50,000 vehicles per year with over 6,000 employees and generated a turnover of around €2.16 billion in the financial year 2024/25. Its international production network is made up of factories in Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Turkey and the UK.

Schmitz Cargobull is the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe and a pioneer in digital solutions for trailer services and improved connectivity. The company also manufactures transport refrigeration units for refrigerated semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight transport. Schmitz Cargobull supports its customers in optimizing their total cost of ownership (TCO) and digital transformation with a comprehensive range of services from financing, spare parts supply, service contracts and telematics solutions to used vehicle trading. Schmitz Cargobull was founded in 1892 in Münsterland (Germany). The family-run company produces around 50,000 vehicles per year with over 6,000 employees and generated a turnover of around EUR 2.16 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. The international production network includes plants in Germany, Lithuania, Spain, England and Turkey.

DAF Trucks is part of PACCAR Inc., a global technology group that develops and manufactures light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. With a comprehensive range of tractors and commercial vehicles, DAF offers the right vehicle for every transportation requirement. DAF is also the leading provider of services, including multi-support repair and maintenance contracts, financial services from PACCAR Financial and a world-class parts supply service from PACCAR Parts.

Hankook Tire manufactures innovative, high-performance tires for passenger cars, SUVs, off-road vehicles, light commercial vehicles, motorhomes, trucks, buses, and motorsports worldwide. With five development centers and eight production facilities globally, Hankook continuously invests in research and development, employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide, and supplies products to over 160 countries. Its broad range of commercial vehicle tires covers a wide variety of applications and includes new tires for trucks and buses as well as hot-retreaded tires.

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