Schwarzmüller says there will be virtually no overlap between its “infrastructure vehicles” and Krone’s core expertise in road freight transport – the two brands will remain separate.

This sale is part of Knorr-Bremse's Boost 2026 strategy, aimed at optimising its portfolio and focusing more on its core competencies.

Mahle also announced that it will be taking 100% control of ‘Mahle Behr GmbH & Co KG’, a 75%-owned subsidiary specialising in air conditioning and engine cooling.

As far as its coach products are concerned, it is “business as usual” for Belgian manufacturer Van Hool, according to Darren Dowsett, who spoke to T&BB in his capacity as managing director of VDL Bus & Coach UK at the Euro Bus Expo.

Westport said that it and its ‘Cespira’ joint venture with Volvo would “continue to collaborate” with Weichai.

All product brands, including Vitesco, which are currently marketed alongside the Schaeffler brand will “gradually be transferred to the corporate brand”.

Upon closure of the transaction between Platform Science and Trimble, Trimble Transportation customers will gain access to the ‘Virtual Vehicle’ platform, enabling access to real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from the onboard telematics.

This sale is part of Knorr-Bremse's Boost 2026 strategy, aimed at optimising its portfolio and focusing more on its core competencies.

On its website, Spheros is promoting thermal management products for various applications, including buses, refrigerated vehicles, and e-mobility.

The deal is subject to approval: if permitted by the antitrust authorities, Krone will make use of Schwarzmüller’s sales and manufacturing footprint to extend its market presence in Europe and expand its distribution capacity.

Production of Van Hool semi-trailers – which include tankers, container chassis, and flatbeds as well as conventional box and curtainsided trailers – resumed on 29 April following the intervention of GRW, together with VDL Groep, to take over the company.

The group’s uplisting to the MDAX is recognition of its middle level, or “mid-cap”, market capitalisation.