TTW Award 2025: Schmitz Cargobull voted pioneer in temperature-controlled transport by readers
First place in the eCHAMp category for hybrid transport cooling unit S.CU d80 ePTO ready
September 2025 – Schmitz Cargobull was honoured with the TTW Award from the trade journal Truck & Trailer Welt at this year's NUFAM trade fair, in Karlsruhe on 25 september.
In the ‘eCHAMp’ category, the company impressed with its innovative S.CU d80 ePTO ready transport cooling unit, which can be operated emission-free via the electric power take-off (ePTO) of an electric semi-trailer tractor unit. The readers' choice underscores the practical orientation of the solution and its high relevance for everyday use.
“We are particularly pleased about this award because it comes directly from the users of our products on a daily basis. It confirms that the S.CU d80 ePTO ready is not only technologically and economically impressive, but also offers real added value in practical operation,” said Ralph Kleideiter, CSO of Schmitz Cargobull, at the award ceremony. “My thanks go to our customers and readers who have placed their trust in us. I would also like to thank the entire Schmitz Cargobull team, whose innovative spirit and great commitment have made this success possible.”
In the ‘eCHAMp’ category, the company impressed with its innovative S.CU d80 ePTO ready transport cooling unit, which can be operated emission-free via the electric power take-off (ePTO) of an electric semi-trailer tractor unit. The readers' choice underscores the practical orientation of the solution and its high relevance for everyday use.
“We are particularly pleased about this award because it comes directly from the users of our products on a daily basis. It confirms that the S.CU d80 ePTO ready is not only technologically and economically impressive, but also offers real added value in practical operation,” said Ralph Kleideiter, CSO of Schmitz Cargobull, at the award ceremony. “My thanks go to our customers and readers who have placed their trust in us. I would also like to thank the entire Schmitz Cargobull team, whose innovative spirit and great commitment have made this success possible.”
Pioneer in temperature-controlled transport
With the S.CU d80 ePTO ready, Schmitz Cargobull is underlining its role as a pioneer in temperature-controlled transport. The company is the first trailer manufacturer to offer a series-produced diesel-powered transport cooling unit that can be operated completely emission-free when used with an electric truck – providing an effective and practical solution for decarbonising temperature-controlled transport.
The transport cooling unit is prepared for electric operation directly ex works. At the same time, an integrated diesel generator ensures maximum operational reliability – automatic switching between energy sources guarantees uninterrupted cooling performance while driving. With this technology, Schmitz Cargobull enables its customers to make an economically viable transition to alternative drive systems without compromising on performance and reliability.
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f.l.: Phillip Bönders (editor-in-chief of Truck & Trailer Welt) and Ralph Kleideiter (CSO of Schmitz Cargobull) at the award ceremony in Karlsruhe
The transport cooling unit is prepared for electric operation directly ex works. At the same time, an integrated diesel generator ensures maximum operational reliability – automatic switching between energy sources guarantees uninterrupted cooling performance while driving. With this technology, Schmitz Cargobull enables its customers to make an economically viable transition to alternative drive systems without compromising on performance and reliability.
Caption:
f.l.: Phillip Bönders (editor-in-chief of Truck & Trailer Welt) and Ralph Kleideiter (CSO of Schmitz Cargobull) at the award ceremony in Karlsruhe
À propos de Schmitz Cargobull
Schmitz Cargobull est le premier fabricant européen de semi-remorques pour le transport de marchandises à température contrôlée, de marchandises générales et de marchandises en vrac, et un pionnier des solutions numériques pour les services aux remorques et l'amélioration de la connectivité. L'entreprise fabrique également des machines de réfrigération de transport pour les semi-remorques réfrigérées destinées au transport de marchandises à température contrôlée. Avec une gamme complète de services allant du financement, de la fourniture de pièces détachées, des contrats de service et des solutions télématiques au commerce de véhicules d'occasion, Schmitz Cargobull accompagne ses clients dans l'optimisation de leur coût total de possession (TCO) et de leur transformation numérique. Schmitz Cargobull a été fondée en 1892 dans le Münsterland, en Allemagne. L'entreprise familiale produit environ 60 000 véhicules par an avec plus de 6 000 employés et a généré un chiffre d'affaires d'environ 2,6 milliards d'euros pour l'exercice 2022/23. Le réseau de production international comprend actuellement dix usines en Allemagne, en Lituanie, en Espagne, en Angleterre, en Turquie, en Slovaquie et en Australie.
L'équipe presse de Schmitz Cargobull :
| Anna Stuhlmeier: | +49 2558 81-1340 I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com |
| Andrea Beckonert: | +49 2558 81-1321 I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com |
| Silke Hesener: | +49 2558 81-1501 I silke.hesener@cargobull.com |
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Image: Ralph Kleideiter (CSO Schmitz Cargobull) at the official award ceremony
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Press release: Schmitz Cargobull wins the TTW Award for its S.CU d80 ePTO ready transport cooling unit
