In addition to the dry freight box S.BO Pace and the curtainsider S.CS Fixed Roof, the curtainsider S.CS Freepost now complements the trailer portfolio manufactured in Manchester.
Boris Billich, director of sales at Schmitz Cargobull, said: “The new Manchester plant enables us to bring trailers to our customers in the UK and Ireland that fit specific market demands, while offering the most reliable and proven chassis solutions in order to help achieve best total cost of ownership. In addition, transfer costs, CO2 emissions and throughput times are minimised.”
The new Schmitz Cargobull facility in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, is the latest of a total of ten production sites in Germany (Altenberge, Vreden, Gotha), Lithuania, Spain, Slovakia, Turkey, Australia and South Africa. The 7,500 sq m production area is said to offer a total capacity of 60 units per week in single-shift operation.
Colin Maher, managing director sales & services, said: “We want to support transport companies in the UK and Ireland in the best possible way with our comprehensive range of reliable and innovative transport solutions. This includes vehicles with market-specific features, the shortest delivery times, an extensive 24/7 spare parts supply as well as our proven range of services from financing to telematics and used vehicle sales. The introduction of the new semi-trailers means we now have our strongest ever product portfolio in the UK.”