# Schmitz Cargobull opens first factory in Oradea, Romania

German group Schmitz Cargobull opened its first factory in Central and Eastern Europe in Oradea, Romania, with an initial investment of over EUR 3 million. Production started in January 2026, with an annual capacity of 4,000 semi-trailers.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-03-11
- Where: Oradea, Romania
- Value: $3.30M (3.00M EUR)
- Jobs: 25
- Starts operating: Jan 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 4,000 semi-trailers per year
- Products: semi-trailers, tipper trailers
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Schmitz Cargobull](https://endata.com/companies/19067.md)

## Sources

- [eafacere.ro](https://eafacere.ro/schmitz-cargobull-deschide-prima-fabrica-in-oradea-investitie-de-3-milioane-de-euro/), 2026-03-11: "Cu noua locatie, completam o lacuna strategica in reteaua noastra internationala de productie si ne consolidam proximitatea fata de companiile de transport din Europa Centrala."

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