BrenderUP Group
Brenderup Group AB is a Sweden-headquartered manufacturer of trailers and light-truck box bodies, operating across Europe through brands including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, Tysse, Use4Free, and OneWay, and serving private, professional, OEM, and retail-partner customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersMalmö, Sweden
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BrenderUP Group does
Brenderup Group AB is a Sweden-headquartered manufacturer and rental operator of trailers and light-truck box bodies, serving private, semi-professional, and professional end users across Europe. The group operates a multi-brand portfolio including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, Tysse, Use4Free, OneWay, Berco, Transparts, and 24Rental, employs approximately 450 people, and reports annual turnover of approximately SEK 1.1 billion. Production takes place at facilities in Wieleń, Poland; Tyssebotnen, Norway; and Stigamo, Sweden, with sales offices in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Germany, France, and Italy.
The business spans three revenue streams: hardware sales of leisure, professional, boat, and snowmobile trailers through authorized dealers; recurring rental income via the Use4Free free-rental platform embedded at retail partner locations and the OneWay point-to-point rental concept operating through unmanned depots; and B2B box body solutions for light trucks supplied to automotive OEMs (Volkswagen, Iveco, Mercedes, MAN) through the Berco Produktion business unit. The Use4Free platform is used by more than 1.6 million users annually across Scandinavia and Germany and is integrated with major retail chains including JYSK, XXXLutz, Bauhaus, Hornbach, Byggmax, Plantagen, K-Bygg, Salling Group (Bilka and Føtex), Harald Nyborg, and Hagebau. A Click & Collect e-commerce channel launched in 2024 across Germany, Poland, and Denmark bridges online ordering with dealer pickup.
Brenderup Group is wholly owned by Storskogen Group, a diversified Swedish industrial conglomerate of approximately 135 business units, which acquired a majority stake in July 2021. The group has expanded through acquisitions including 24Rental (2020), Tysse Mekaniske Verksted (2022), and Berco Produktion (2025), while divesting non-core assets such as the horse trailer segment (2015) and the Mont Blanc load carriers business (2021). It positions itself as Scandinavia's largest trailer provider and operates Europe's largest trailer rental fleet, with over 80 years of cumulative brand heritage underpinning its market position.
BrenderUP Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BrenderUP Group
- Legal name
- Brenderup Group AB
- Website
- http://www.brenderupgroup.com/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Brenderup Group AB is a Sweden-headquartered manufacturer of trailers and light-truck box bodies, operating across Europe through brands including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, Tysse, Use4Free, and OneWay, and serving private, professional, OEM, and retail-partner customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BrenderUP Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trailer and Truck Body Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)
- SIC
- Truck Trailers (3715), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Towable RV Rentals (Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Pop-Up Campers) (THADAIAC), Specialty Trailers Leasing/Rental (Lowboy, RGN, Double Drop, Extendable) (TLABACAG)
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Where BrenderUP Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malmö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
BrenderUP Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Trailer Sales: Sale of leisure, professional, boat and snowmobile trailers under brands including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, Tysse, OneWay, and Transparts to private, professional and semi-professional users.
- Box Body Sales: Development and manufacturing of truck body solutions for light trucks through Berco Produktion, supplying to brands including Volkswagen Transportbilar, Iveco, Mercedes, and MAN.
- Trailer Rental: Market leader in trailer rental in Scandinavia with Europe's largest rental fleet. Operates Use4Free (free trailer rentals at retail locations) and Oneway (point-to-point rental) concepts. Rental business generates recurring revenue through partnerships with retail chains.
- Spare Parts & Accessories: Sale of accessories and spare parts supporting the installed base of trailers across all brands.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
BrenderUP Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BrenderUP Group designs, manufactures, and distributes trailers (leisure, professional, boat, and snowmobile) and box bodies/load spaces for light commercial vehicles under brands including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, and Tysse. The group also operates Europe's largest trailer rental fleet through the 24Rental concept and digital platforms Use4Free and OneWay, distributed via retail partners such as JYSK, Bauhaus, and XXXLutz.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Use4Free: Smart mobility platform with self-service access for free trailer rentals at retail locations, used by more than 1.6 million users annually across Scandinavia and Germany.
- OneWay
Products and services
- Brenderup Leisure Trailers Leisure and utility trailers for private consumers across Europe, including unbraked and braked models for cars, motorcycles, equipment, and household transport. Sold through an authorized dealer network under the Brenderup brand.
- Fogelsta Professional Trailers Professional and semi-professional trailers, primarily for Nordic markets, targeted at tradespeople and small contractors needing higher load capacity and durability. Sold through dealers.
- Ellebi Box Bodies / Load Spaces Box bodies, load spaces, and body solutions for light commercial vehicles, supplied B2B to European truck and van OEMs (including Volkswagen, Iveco, MAN, and Mercedes-Benz).
- Tysse Trailers Trailers manufactured and sold in Norway under the Tysse brand, addressing the Norwegian and Nordic market for leisure and professional trailer users.
- Boat and Snowmobile Trailers Specialized trailers designed for transporting boats and snowmobiles, offered across the group's dealer and OEM channels in European markets.
- 24Rental Trailer Rental Pan-European trailer rental service providing consumers and businesses with short-term access to trailers through retail-partner locations and online booking via Use4Free and OneWay.
- Berco and Transparts Aftermarket Parts Aftermarket spare parts and accessories for trailers and box bodies, supplied via dealers and online channels to support installed-base customers.
Companies that use BrenderUP Group
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BrenderUP Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
BrenderUP Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and major (later divested).
- JYSK GermanymajorMajor nationwide partnership for Use4Free trailers rolled out across JYSK Germany locations, creating one of the largest integrated trailer availability networks in Germany. Brenderup manages fleet while JYSK provides retail locations.
- Harald NyborgmajorNationwide partnership making Use4Free available at all 70 Harald Nyborg stores across Denmark, significantly expanding free trailer access for customers purchasing transport needs.
- Berco ProduktioncoreIntegration of Berco Produktion, specialized in truck body solutions for light trucks, into Stigamo facility near Jönköping. Established as third business unit (Box Bodies). Berco supplies VW, Iveco, Mercedes, MAN with turnover of ~100 MSEK.
- Salling Group (Bilka and Føtex)majorStrategic partnership providing 250 new Use4Free trailers at Bilka and Føtex locations across Denmark. Smart mobility platform with self-service access enables free trailer rentals supporting customer transport needs.
- XXXLutzmajorFirst Swedish location at Malmö combines Use4Free (local return) and Oneway (point-to-point) transport concepts within one integrated retail setup, creating flexible demand-driven transport solutions embedded directly in retail.
- Tysse Mekaniske Verksted AScoreStorskogen acquired Tysse via Brenderup Group. Tysse is a leading Norwegian trailer manufacturer with strong brand and product portfolio. First add-on acquisition since Brenderup joined Storskogen.
- AutoMaxi SolarminorMont Blanc Group acquired all assets in French company AutoMaxi Solar, manufacturer of load bars and components for load carrying equipment. Founded 2016 in Saint-Malo, one of main suppliers to Mont Blanc Group.
- 24Rental Sverige ABcoreAcquisition of 24Rental, leading company in digital solutions for trailer rental via unmanned depots. Founded 2013, operates 20 rental depots in Sweden with strong growth trajectory.
- Mont Blanc Groupmajor (later divested)Brenderup Group acquired Mont Blanc, leading supplier of car and trailer load carrying equipment including Roof Racks, Bicycle Holders, Roof Boxes. Mont Blanc has ~140 employees, HQ in Dalsjöfors, Sweden, operations in France, Benelux, UK and Germany. Expected 2016 sales ~SEK 230 million.
- Westbay TrailersminorAcquisition of Westbay Trailers in Västervik, Sweden - trailer provider focused on customized trailers with net sales of SEK 32 million in 2014. Strong market position in customized trailers including trade show and race car transport solutions.
- HagebaucoreSuccessful partnership with leading DIY retail group Hagebau in Germany providing foundation for expansion of Use4Free concept.
- BauhauscorePartnership with Bauhaus for Use4Free trailer rentals operating in multiple markets including Scandinavia and Germany.
- Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket)minorCollaboration where Brenderup Group trains traffic inspectors from Swedish Transport Administration on trailers. Training for practical tests for enhanced driver's licence and product knowledge.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights7 records
BrenderUP Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BrenderUP Group social profiles
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BrenderUP Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
BrenderUP Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
BrenderUP Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BrenderUP Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BrenderUP Group
What does BrenderUP Group do?
BrenderUP Group designs, manufactures, and distributes trailers (leisure, professional, boat, and snowmobile) and box bodies/load spaces for light commercial vehicles under brands including Brenderup, Fogelsta, Ellebi, and Tysse. The group also operates Europe's largest trailer rental fleet through the 24Rental concept and digital platforms Use4Free and OneWay, distributed via retail partners such as JYSK, Bauhaus, and XXXLutz.
Is BrenderUP Group a public or private company?
BrenderUP Group is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was BrenderUP Group founded?
BrenderUP Group was founded in 2014. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is BrenderUP Group based?
BrenderUP Group is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does BrenderUP Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Trailer Sales are the primary driver. The others are box Body Sales, trailer Rental and spare Parts & Accessories.
Does BrenderUP Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for BrenderUP Group.
What industry is BrenderUP Group in?
BrenderUP Group's product category is Trailer and Truck Body Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAA, Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler), with a secondary code of THADAIAC, Towable RV Rentals (Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Pop-Up Campers). Its NAICS code is 336212 and its SIC code is 3715.