Following the official approval of the strategic partnership between the Schwarzmüller Group and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group by the European antitrust authorities at the end of December, both companies are presenting a new structure for their future cooperation. The partnership combines the strengths of both companies and ensures stability and a clear
The Krone Commercial Vehicle Group is realigning itself against the backdrop of the growing challenges of increasing automation in all production plants. The aim is to future-proof the European production activities for all locations. As part of these plans, Volker Perk will take over the role of Managing Director Production of the Krone
Andreas Klein (58) will take up his position as Managing Director of Gigant GmbH in Dinklage on 4 November 2024. The graduate mechanical engineer previously worked for many years in various cross-functional management roles at automotive supplier ZF, including in China and the USA. Klein held a management position at Schmitz Cargobull AG
The Krone Group announces its investment in the Schwarzmüller Group and the associated partnership in the European commercial vehicle industry. With this cooperation, the two family-owned companies are strengthening the joint expansion of production networks and the establishment of nationwide service worlds via a complementary product range. Expertise and innovation with tradition With
From January 2024, Krone Norge AS will be responsible for sales of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group in Norway. The new subsidiary replaces the previous importer Vogn Service, which had been the sales partner in Norway since 2008. The reason for the change is the strategic reorganisation of the Krone sales network in
DB Schenker is continuing to drive the green transformation in land transport and is consistently focusing on sustainable innovations. The logistics service provider signed a cooperation agreement with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group on the use of eTrailers in European land transport. “This agreement marks a further step in the
Simon Richenhagen (31) has been appointed Head of Marketing of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group with effect from 1st August 2021. Richenhagen, who has worked in the Marketing department at Krone since 2016, most recently as Brand Manager, focused predominantly on the development of digital marketing concepts and on the brand positioning of