Kögel SOS Campaign in Burtenbach Challenges VECTO Regulation
Kögel has launched an SOS campaign in Burtenbach to highlight that the EU's VECTO regulation has set CO₂ targets the company has regarded as technically unachievable, warning they have risked fines, higher prices, investments and jobs and prompted legal challenges.
Kögel invests millions to expand Czech trailer technology centre
Kögel is investing millions to expand its Choceň site in Czechia into a technology centre, adding automated laser cutting and bending equipment, increasing trailer-frame production and planning further welding automation by summer 2026.
Germany opens €33,000 haulage grants for safer, greener trailer technology
Germany’s BALM will accept applications from 14 April 2026 for grants covering up to 80% of eligible investments in safer and more environmentally friendly haulage equipment. Kögel highlights lightweight trailers, rail equipment, telematics and tyre-pressure systems.
Kögel launches e-optimised Light Plus trailer
Kögel has launched an e-optimised Light Plus trailer for electric tractor units, shortening wheelbase to reduce drive-axle load by up to 2 tonnes and increasing potential payload by up to 4 tonnes while aligning with EU Directive 96/53/EC.
W&P uses e-trucks and Kögel tippers for HMVA transport
W&P has begun transporting HMVA-2 using three Mercedes eActros 600 e-trucks and three Kögel steel tippers, supporting Blue Phoenix's recycled construction-material supply chain and aiming to reduce local emissions while maintaining load efficiency.
Kögel raises prices for all vehicle types
Kögel Trailer GmbH has increased prices across all vehicle types, citing higher raw-material prices, energy and production costs and collectively agreed personnel cost adjustments, after prior internal measures have proven insufficient to offset sustained inflationary pressures.
Markus Siegner appointed CEO of Kögel Trailer
Markus Siegner will become CEO of Kögel Trailer GmbH on 1 January 2026, overseeing operations, supply chain, development and logistics, focusing on digitalisation, productivity and sustainable growth.
Kögel expands French network with Delta Trailers
Kögel Trailer GmbH will partner with Delta Trailers from November 2025 to distribute its full product and service range across France, including representation at Solutrans in Lyon.
Kögel unveils lightweight construction and refrigerated trailers at SOLUTRANS
Kögel will debut its MULDEN-KIPPER and COOL Liteshell trailers outside Germany at SOLUTRANS 2025, alongside a French-market CARGO variant. The refrigerated trailer is 700kg lighter than its predecessor, reducing fuel use and emissions.
Kögel premieres lighter refrigerated and construction trailers at Solutrans
Kögel will present its new Mulden-Kipper construction trailer and lighter Cool Liteshell refrigerated trailer at Solutrans in Lyon, alongside a Cargo trailer tailored for France. The products target improved payload, insulation, durability and operating efficiency.
Kögel Tipper Body Wins TTW Readers' Award 2025
Kögel's new tipper body won the TTW Readers' Award due to its lightweight design, balanced chassis, and durable construction, reinforcing its position in the commercial vehicle market.
Kim Aaskov Appointed Country Manager for Kögel Scandinavia
Kim Aaskov has been appointed Country Manager for Kögel in Scandinavia, overseeing sales, customer service, and digital initiatives across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
Kögel Announces Expansion of Production Facility in Burtenbach
Kögel has initiated expansion of its Burtenbach production site to increase capacity for Cool Liteshell series production, improve service infrastructure, create jobs, and support regional economic growth.
Kögel Trailer Partners with TSE Brakes to Expand Spare Parts Range
Kögel Trailer GmbH has partnered with US manufacturer TSE Brakes to offer high-quality brake cylinders, enhancing its spare parts portfolio and reinforcing its quality commitment.
CEO Christian Renners to Depart Kögel Trailer GmbH in 2025
Christian Renners will leave Kögel Trailer GmbH as CEO on 30 September 2025; interim duties redistributed among senior executives until successor appointment.
Germany opens €33,000 grants for greener and safer heavy-vehicle equipment
Germany’s Environmental Protection and Safety programme opens on 4 August 2025, offering road-haulage companies grants of up to €33,000 for eligible equipment including lightweight trailers, telematics, low-rolling-resistance tyres and safety systems.
Kögel Italia Marks 10 Years in Italian Commercial Vehicle Market
Kögel Italia celebrates its tenth anniversary, highlighting growth, a broad customer base, and future focus on innovation, sustainability, and expanded service networks in Italy.
Kögel-Rent Fleet Transferred to TIP Trailer Services
Kögel Trailer GmbH will transfer its Kögel-Rent fleet to TIP Trailer Services GmbH by August 2025, enhancing rental offerings and focusing on trailer innovation and sustainability.
Kögel Expands Partnership with idem telematics for Telematics Services
Kögel Trailer GmbH has extended its partnership with idem telematics to enhance its telematics offerings, providing real-time vehicle data, predictive maintenance, and digital documentation to improve operational efficiency.
Kögel Launches Refurbishment Programme for Trailers
Kögel introduces a refurbishment programme extending trailer lifespan, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability, offering an alternative to new purchases through professional reconditioning and original parts.
Ronald Kroesen Appointed Managing Director for Benelux at Kögel
Kögel appoints industry expert Ronald Kroesen as Managing Director for Benelux to enhance market presence and expand customer-focused sales and service offerings.
TRANSMAIA Expands Fleet with 26 New Kögel Cargo Trailers
Portuguese transport firm TRANSMAIA has acquired 26 lightweight Kögel Cargo trailers to enhance payload capacity and operational efficiency across European markets.
Kögel opens refrigerated-trailer panel plant in Germany
Kögel has opened a production facility in Burtenbach, Germany, to manufacture lightweight panels for its COOL LITESHELL refrigerated trailer. The investment supports faster deliveries, reduced vehicle weight and lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Kögel opens refrigerated-trailer panel production facility in Germany
Kögel has opened a production facility in Burtenbach, Germany, making lightweight panels for its COOL LITESHELL refrigerated trailer. The investment is intended to increase payload, reduce fuel use and lower CO2 emissions, with pilot vehicles due for testing in 2025.
Kögel Trailer Unveils New Tipper Body at Bauma 2025
Kögel Trailer introduces a lightweight tipper body designed for enhanced stability and efficiency in construction and waste disposal at Bauma 2025 in Munich.
Kögel Trailer wins VR Innovation Award for lightweight refrigerated trailer
Kögel Trailer has won the VerkehrsRundschau Innovation Award for its pre-series COOL LITESHELL refrigerated trailer. Steel-free panels cut weight by around 700kg, enabling reported fuel savings and lower CO₂ emissions.
Kögel Trailer and OTTO Trailer Form Partnership in Romania
Kögel Trailer GmbH partners with OTTO Trailer to enhance market presence in Romania and Moldova, aiming for a 10% market share in the region.
Scheck Group Expands Fleet with Kögel Mega Trailers
The Scheck Group enhances capability with the addition of thirty Kögel Mega Trailers, improving efficiency in automotive transport and logistics solutions.
Kögel Trailer and Horizon Trailers Form UK and Ireland Partnership
Kögel Trailer GmbH has partnered with Horizon Trailers to distribute its products in the UK and Ireland, aiming for significant market penetration and customer satisfaction.
Transportes AGR Expands Fleet with Ten Kögel Trailers
Transportes AGR increases its vehicle fleet with ten Kögel Cargo FlexiUse trailers, enhancing its logistics capabilities in north-eastern Spain.
Kögel COOL LITESHELL wins International Trailer Award 2025
Kögel’s weight-optimised COOL LITESHELL refrigerated trailer has won the International Trailer Award 2025 in the Concept category. Its lightweight panels and GRP cross-members reduce unladen weight by 700kg, increasing payload and improving insulation.
Kögel France Debuts Kögel Cargo at Technotrans Event
Kögel France showcases the Kögel Cargo at Technotrans, highlighting its versatility and durability for various transport industries.
Kögel Unveils New Trailer Equipment at IAA Transportation 2024
Kögel introduces innovative equipment options aimed at reducing operating costs and enhancing the safety and efficiency of fleet vehicles during IAA Transportation 2024.
Kögel Launches New Lightweight Container Chassis Model
Kögel introduces the Kögel Port 20, a lightweight 20-foot container chassis designed for optimal efficiency and flexibility in transport solutions.
Kögel Trailer GmbH Appoints Thore Bakker as CSO
Thore Bakker has been appointed Chief Sales Officer at Kögel Trailer GmbH, overseeing global sales strategies and operations to enhance market positioning.
Kögel Trailers Appoints Lars Hansen as Country Manager
Kögel Trailer GmbH appoints Lars Hansen as Country Manager for Scandinavia to enhance its market presence in Denmark and Sweden.
Isatir Expands Fleet with 20 Kögel Cargo Trailers
Transportes Isatir enhances fleet capabilities with the acquisition of 20 Kögel Cargo trailers, prioritising quality and versatility for diverse client requirements.
Noerpel Group Expands Fleet with 60 Kögel Trailers
The Noerpel Group procures 60 trailers from Kögel, enhancing logistics capabilities with robust vehicles designed for groupage and general cargo transport.
Kögel Trailer GmbH Marks 90 Years of Innovation in Trailers
Kögel Trailer GmbH reflects on nine decades of growth, innovation, and sustainability in trailer solutions, aiming for CO² neutrality by 2030 while enhancing product efficiency.
Federal Subsidy for Trailers with Energy-Efficient Components
The federal government will subsidise energy-efficient trailer components from May 6, 2024, offering grants of up to €5,000 per component for qualifying purchases.
Kögel presents specialised coil trailers at Transpotec in Italy
Kögel will present the Light Plus Coil and Mega Coil trailers at Transpotec in Milan. The specialised trailers feature coil troughs, flexible loading capacity and multimodal transport compatibility, targeting logistics customers including Italy’s automotive industry.
Yusen Logistics Acquires Kögel Mega Rail Trailers
Yusen Logistics (Czech) enhances intermodal transport capabilities by procuring 50 Kögel Mega Rail trailers, reinforcing a partnership focused on customised logistics solutions.
Germany opens funding for sustainable and safer heavy-vehicle trailers
Germany’s Environment and Safety programme offers road-haulage companies grants of up to €2,000 per heavy commercial vehicle for sustainable and safety-related trailer investments, including telematics, tyre-pressure systems and low-rolling-resistance tyres.
Log-X Expands Fleet with 19 Kögel Mega Trailers
Log-X procures 19 additional Kögel Mega trailers, reinforcing a decade-long partnership and enhancing its logistics capabilities in domestic and international transport.
Christian Spengler Appointed CFO of Kögel Trailer GmbH
Kögel Trailer GmbH appoints Christian Spengler as CFO, effective 1st January 2024, aiming for improved efficiency and sustainable growth in a changing trailer industry.
Kögel Multi Container Stop Receives European Transport Award
The Kögel Multi Container Stop has been awarded the European Transport Award for Sustainability 2024, recognising its advancements in eco-friendly transport solutions.
Kögel Telematics Achieves Silver at German Telematics Award 2024
Kögel Telematics secured second place in the 'Trailer/Swap Body Technology' category at the 2024 German Telematics Award, recognising its advanced functionality and user-friendliness.
