Schmitz Cargobull is the leading manufacturer company of trailers and semi-trailers for commercial vehicles in Europe.

The name Schmitz Cargobull has worthily represented the market for four generations providing quality, reliability and technology.

Trailer Company Schmitz Cargobull was founded in 1892 by Melchior Schmitz in Altenberge, thus the first production line of semi-trailers and containers was established in 1935. The company expanded in Vreden in 1969 and an industrial plant was built producing semi-trailer vehicles.

In 1978 works extended and the exporting of trailers began from Zug (Czech Republic). In 1980 new production facilities were built in Altenberge and Berlin. In 1991 industrial facilities were established in Harelaw (UK). In 1997 the installation of Schmitz-Gotha was organized. The satellite installation concept was introduced in 1999 in Toddin (C), Panevezys, (Lith), Harelaw (UK) and in 2002 an establishment was created in Saragossa (ESP)

Continental-Caoutchouc und Gutta-Percha Compagnie is founded in Hanover on October 8 1871 as a joint stock company. Manufacturing at the main factory includes soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics and solid tires for carriages and bicycles. Continental is the first company to develop air springs for trucks and buses and the first German company to start manufacturing tubeless tires. Last years the company presents innovations for the Fast-Growing Electric Mobility Market. Continental reinforces its position as global tire manufacturer and currently has more than 2,200 tire retailers and franchises.