TRAX Trailers

What TRAX Trailers does

TR'AX TRAILERS is a Luxembourg-based designer and manufacturer of custom heavy-duty trailers and semi-trailers, founded in 1986 in Belgium and relocated to a ~10,000m² state-of-the-art facility in Foetz, Luxembourg in 2020. The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers in construction (BTP), recycling, forestry, transport, and special-vehicle applications, producing container carriers (porte-caissons, including an innovative MIXTE dual polybenne/multibenne variant), construction and recycling dumpers (bennes TP and bennes recyclage with Hardox 400/450 anti-abrasion steel, including an 80m³ INTENSE high-volume model), semi-trailer and trailer equipment transporters (porte-engins in 2+2 to 5 axle configurations with MMTA up to 71 tonnes), forest platforms and trailers, road platforms, and fully bespoke special vehicles under the "Mouton à 5 Pattes" program. Named enterprise customers include Paprec Group, Derichebourg, Capelle, Schroll, Foselev, and Transports Verrière.

The business model is built-to-order custom manufacturing with non-standard pricing ("Prix de vente: Nous consulter"), supported by an in-house design bureau (bureau d'études), premium material sourcing (Hardox, HLE steel, Alcoa aluminum, WABCO/SAF/BPW components), and a comprehensive after-sales offering that includes repair, restoration, spare parts, and a European distribution and service network. The company operates direct factory sales (Ventes Direct Usine) plus regional representatives covering Northern and Southern France, and maintains an active presence at European industry trade shows (SOLUTRANS, POLLUTEC, regional fairs). The group is privately held under Groupe COLLE (acquired 2012 by Marc COLLE) and has expanded through the acquisitions of DELAPLACE (agricultural equipment, 2021) and the KAISER/ROBUSTE KAISER trailer brands (2022), positioning TR'AX as a multi-brand custom trailer platform in continental Europe with selective reach into French overseas territories (French Guiana).

Name

TRAX Trailers

Legal name

TR'AX TRAILERS

Website

https://trax-trailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TR'AX TRAILERS is a Luxembourg-based custom manufacturer of heavy-duty semi-trailers and trailers for construction, recycling, forestry, transport, and special vehicles, serving enterprise and mid-market clients across Europe with bespoke engineering and after-sales services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-duty commercial trailer manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACABAH

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Commercial Vehicle & Truck Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACAGAK

Container Chassis & Intermodal Trailer Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Vehicle Body, Cab & Trailer Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACAGAA

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Vehicle Body, Cab & Trailer Manufacturing

SECONDARYTLAKACAM

Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Trailer, Container & Chassis Repair & Maintenance

SECONDARYTLADAGAM

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Specialized & Heavy Haul / Project Cargo Transport

SECONDARYTLAKACAB

Trailer Suspension, Axles & Alignment Services

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Trailer, Container & Chassis Repair & Maintenance

Keywords

• Heavy-duty semi-trailers
• Custom trailer manufacturing
• Container carrier trailers
• Construction equipment transporters
• Recycling tipper trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Foetz

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Trailer Manufacturing: Design, development and construction of custom semi-trailers and trailers. Products include porte-caissons, bennes TP, bennes recyclage, semi-remorques porte-engins, remorques porte-engins, plateau forestier, remorques forestières, plateau routier, and special vehicles (Mouton à 5 Pattes). Manufacturing is done to order with custom specifications.
2. Aftermarket Services: Complete maintenance, repair, and restoration services for trailers and semi-trailers of all brands. Services include full dismantling, sandblasting, repainting, equipment replacement or modernization (lighting, braking, suspensions).
3. Spare Parts Sales: Aftermarket parts department providing replacement parts for trailers and semi-trailers.
4. Brand Licensing - KAISER: Ownership of KAISER and ROBUSTE KAISER brands since 2022, acquired through long-term work.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TR'AX Trailers is a Luxembourg-based designer and manufacturer of custom heavy-duty semi-trailers and trailers built to client specifications across product lines including container carriers (Porte Caisson), construction and recycling dumpers (Benne TP, Benne Recyclage), equipment transporters (Porte Engins), forestry platforms, road platforms, and bespoke special vehicles (Mouton à 5 Pattes). Manufacturing uses premium Hardox 400/450 anti-abrasion steel and HLE high-elasticity steel, with configurations ranging from 2 to 5 axles and capacities up to 71 tonnes MMTA. The company complements manufacturing with aftermarket services including maintenance, repair, and full restoration of all trailer brands plus spare parts distribution.

Product overview

TR'AX Trailers is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of semi-trailers and trailers established in 1986, offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy-duty transport vehicles. The core product lines include: container carriers (Porte Caisson) including a MIXTE variant for dual polybenne/multibenne use; construction dumpers (Benne TP and Benne Recyclage) with high-volume options up to 80m3; equipment transporters available as semi-trailers (Semi Remorque Porte Engins) and trailers (Remorque Porte Engins) in 3-5 axle configurations; forest platforms and trailers with specialized configurations for wood transport; road platforms with extensible options; and highly customized special vehicles branded as 'Mouton à 5 Pattes'. The company differentiates through bespoke engineering (bureau d'études) offering made-to-order solutions, with products built using premium materials including Hardox steel and components from major suppliers like SAF, BPW, SAE, Alucar, and Wabco. Beyond manufacturing, TR'AX provides comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance, repair, restoration, and spare parts distribution through its factory in Foetz, Luxembourg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAISER: Trailer manufacturing brand acquired by TR'AX TRAILERS group in 2022.
• ROBUSTE KAISER
• DELAPLACE
• EUROPLINE
• INTENSE

Products and services

• Porte Caisson (Container Carrier) Container carrier semi-trailer designed to transport various types of containers, available in 2 or 3 axle configurations with multiple track variants and tipping versions. Built for recycling and waste haulage enterprises.
• Benne TP / Benne Enrochement (Construction Dumper) Heavy-duty tipper semi-trailers designed for quarry and construction applications, featuring trough-shaped body geometry for excellent dumping stability and made with Hardox 450 anti-abrasion steel. Targets construction and quarrying enterprises.
• Benne Recyclage (Recycling Dumper) Heavy-duty recycling dumpers made with Hardox and HLE steel for maximum durability, available in large volume versions for scrap metal transport and aluminum bodies for glass transport. Serves recycling and environmental services customers.
• Semi Remorque Porte Engins (Semi-trailer Equipment Transporter) Semi-trailer equipment transporters available in 3, 4, or 5 axle configurations (including EUROPLINE and KAISER variants up to 71T MMTA), offered in fixed, extensible, and expandable versions for construction-equipment transport. Designed for BTP/construction enterprises.
• Remorque Porte Engins (Trailer Equipment Transporter) Trailer-mounted (drawbar) equipment transporters available in 3, 4, or 5 axle configurations with options for fixed, extensible, and expandable bodies. Targets construction enterprises needing to haul machinery behind tractor units.
• Plateau Forestier (Forest Platform Semi-trailer) Heavy-duty forest platforms (semi-trailers) with reinforced chassis and goose neck, available in 38T or 57T versions with crane predisposition and anti-abrasion plate floor for transporting timber, logs, and forestry equipment.
• Remorque Plateau Forestier (Forest Platform Trailer) Forest trailer platforms with 38T/57T PTAC capacity, available in 3 or 4 axle versions with custom chassis length, reinforced UPN 160mm sides, and collaboration with major crane manufacturers (Jonsered, KESLA, Palfinger). For forestry transport operators.
• Plateau Routier (Road Platform Semi-trailer/Trailer) Road platforms available as semi-trailers or trailers with MMTA up to 53T, featuring reinforced sides and tread plate floor, in fixed or extensible versions with right, inclined, or low-profile configurations. Targets general long-distance road transport operators.
• Mouton à 5 Pattes (Bespoke Special Vehicles) Highly customized special-purpose vehicles representing the most personalized products in the TR'AX range, designed and engineered by the in-house bureau d'études according to unique client specifications not covered by standard product lines.
• Maintenance, Repair & Restoration Services Full-service workshop offering maintenance, repair, and restoration of trailers and semi-trailers of all brands (not limited to TR'AX products), including complete dismantling, shot blasting, repainting, and equipment replacement or modernization (lighting, braking, suspensions).
• Spare Parts Sales Aftermarket parts department (Service Pièces Détachées) providing replacement parts for trailers and semi-trailers via [email protected] and +352 20 600 130 20.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan of 15-20 years with reinforced structure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KAISER / ROBUSTE KAISERcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022After long-term work, the TR'AX Group officially became owner of the KAISER and ROBUSTE KAISER brands in 2022. These brands specialize in heavy-duty trailers for construction and earthmoving equipment transport.
• DELAPLACEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021DELAPLACE, a leader in agricultural equipment manufacturing recognized for quality and reliability, joined the TR'AX Group in 2021 to complement the company's product offering.
• Groupe COLLEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Marc COLLE, leader of Groupe COLLE specialized in transport and public works, acquired TR'AX activities in 2012. This acquisition secured the continuation and development of TR'AX under new ownership focused on growth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tisvol: Spanish manufacturer of semi-trailers including tippers, platform trailers, and special-purpose vehicles. Overlaps with TR'AX in recycling/construction tippers and bespoke semi-trailers for European fleets.
• Faymonville: Belgian-Luxembourg based manufacturer of specialized heavy-haul and low-loader trailers for construction equipment and abnormal load transport. Highly comparable to TR'AX in geography, niche specialization, and customer base (construction, heavy transport).
• Fliegl: German family-owned manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers, with strong positions in tippers, dumper/tipper trailers, and agricultural/forestry transport equipment. Comparable across TR'AX's benne recyclage, forestier, and special vehicle lines.
• Wielton: One of the largest European trailer manufacturers (Poland), producing tippers, container chassis, platform trailers, and specialized semi-trailers. Comparable product portfolio and overlapping customer verticals (recycling, construction, transport).
• Kögel: German manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers including tippers, platform trailers, and container chassis for transport, recycling, and construction. Closely comparable in product mix (benne, porte-caissons, plateau) and European customer base.
• Nooteboom: Dutch manufacturer of semi-trailers specializing in heavy and exceptional load transport, including low-loaders and modular vehicles. Direct peer to TR'AX in the heavy-duty / specialized trailer segment serving construction and industrial customers across Europe.
• Benalu (Lenoir Group): French manufacturer of aluminium tipper and bulk semi-trailers, part of the Lenoir Group, with strong positions in the French recycling and construction transport markets. Direct peer to TR'AX's Benne Recyclage and Benne TP lines.

Regional players

• Lider Trailer: Turkish manufacturer of semi-trailers including tippers, tankers, platform and low-bed trailers. Comparable in product range but primarily serves Turkey, MENA, and CIS markets rather than TR'AX's Western European focus.

Broad incumbents

• Krone: German trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers including tippers, container chassis, and platform trailers. A broad incumbent competing with TR'AX across most of its core product categories in the European market.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, offering dry freight, reefer, tipper, platform, and container chassis semi-trailers at scale. A broad incumbent whose tipper and special-product lines overlap TR'AX's core offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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