Palmse Trailer

What Palmse Trailer does

Palmse Metall OÜ, operating as Palmse Trailer, is an Estonian privately held manufacturer of tractor-drawn trailers founded in 2004 and headquartered in Võsupere, Haljala vald. The company designs and fabricates agricultural and road construction trailers across seven product categories — dump trailers (KALLURHAAGIS), machinery trailers, container/multilift trailers, livestock trailers, platform/bale trailers, grain trailers, and a conveyor belt trailer (PT9820 FLOW) — with over 100 models and load capacities ranging from 3.5T to 26T. Manufacturing is concentrated in a 10,000 m² facility in Lääne-Virumaa and is anchored by advanced steel-fabrication equipment installed in 2021: one of the largest Bystronic laser cutters in the region, three robotic welding stations, and an Aliko press brake enabling single-piece side profile bending. The company holds ISO 9001 certification from Bureau Veritas and operates a 500kW solar panel park installed with Enefit Green that covers the majority of electricity needs.

Palmse Trailer sells through a quote-based, one-time hardware sales model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via the company website by selecting model, towing eye type, tailgate type, and brake configuration. Lead times are typically 4 to 8 weeks. Go-to-market is a hybrid model: a pan-European dealer and reseller network spanning 12+ countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia) handles roughly 90% of volume, while direct sales are used in the domestic Estonian market to capture end-customer feedback. Customer segments are diversified across agricultural enterprises, road construction contractors, livestock farmers, grain and crop farmers, and municipal/communal services. Named component suppliers include ADR (Italy), BPW (Germany), and Black Bruin for hydraulic power transmission.

Revenue scale is modest: a 2022 turnover trajectory of €10 million was disclosed, with cumulative production of 20,000 trailers over the company's history. There is no external investor, parent company, or public listing; ownership and control remain with Estonian private capital. No acquisitions, leadership changes, restructuring events, or external funding rounds are recorded in the source data, and the company does not operate a software product, mobile application, or public API.

Name

Palmse Trailer

Legal name

Palmse Metall OÜ

Website

https://palmsetrailer.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palmse Trailer (Palmse Metall OÜ) is an Estonian manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and builds tractor-drawn agricultural and road construction trailers across 100+ models, exporting roughly 90% of production to 12+ European countries via a dealer network while selling directly in Estonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Road Construction Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons) (AFAAAAAD), Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural trailers
• Dump trailers
• Tractor trailers
• Road construction trailers
• Livestock trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Võsupere

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tractor Trailer Sales: One-time hardware sales of agricultural and road construction trailers including dump trailers, platform trailers, grain trailers, cattle trailers, machinery trailers, container trailers (multilifts), and conveyor belt trailers. Customers select from 100+ models with various configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels15 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palmse Trailer manufactures and sells tractor-drawn trailers for agricultural and road construction applications. The product range spans over 100 models across seven categories: dump trailers, platform/bale trailers, grain trailers, livestock trailers, machinery trailers, container/multilift trailers, and the PT9820 FLOW conveyor belt trailer. Trailers feature robot-welded construction, Bystronic laser cutting, and configuration options for towing eye type, tailgate type, and brake system (air or hydraulic).

Product overview

Palmse Trailer is a manufacturer of tractor-drawn trailers for agriculture and road construction. The product portfolio consists of seven distinct product categories: dump trailers (KALLURHAAGIS), machinery trailers (MASINATREILER), container/multilift trailers (KONTEINERHAAGIS), livestock trailers (LOOMAHAAGIS), platform/bale trailers (PLATVORMHAAGIS), grain trailers (VILJAVEOHAAGIS), and the advanced PT9820 FLOW conveyor belt trailer. The company offers over 100 different models with load capacities ranging from 3.5T to 26T. Products are characterized by robot-welded construction, Bystronic laser cutting, and ISO 9001-certified manufacturing processes. Most production (90%) is exported to Scandinavia and other European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KALLURHAAGIS (Dump Trailers) Heavy-duty dump trailers for earthworks, construction, and agriculture. Available in various capacities from 3.5T to 26T. Features include robot-welded boxes and frames, multiple tailgate options, and choice of air or hydraulic brakes. Models include PT350, PT700, PT800, PT900E, PT1000, PT1216, PT1300E, PT1600MB, PT1700, PT1900MB, PT1920MB, PT2012, PT2021, PT2221, PT2223, PT2226, PT2228, and others.
• MASINATREILER (Machinery Trailers) Trailers designed for transporting machinery such as mini excavators and agricultural equipment. Models include PT5350, PT5750, PT5850, and PT8610 with lift functionality.
• KONTEINERHAAGIS / Multilift (Container Trailers) Hooklift container trailers for waste management and material handling. Models include ML115S, ML117S-SB, ML414, and ML414PS.
• LOOMAHAAGIS (Cattle/Livestock Trailers) Livestock trailers for transporting cattle and farm animals. Models include PT4430, PT4650, PT4650-HS, PT4800, and PT4800-HS with various configurations.
• PLATVORMHAAGIS (Platform/Bale Trailers)

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of production exported to Scandinavia and Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enefit GreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplemented a 500kW solar panel park at Palmse Trailer's production facility. Project completed to provide renewable energy for manufacturing operations. The solar park covers a significant portion of the company's electricity needs, demonstrating commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
• NordFarmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary reseller in Sweden, actively promoting Palmse Trailer products and providing customer testimonials. Hosts case study content about Palmse products on their website, including interviews with satisfied customers like Björn.
• Rentti Tracwest OYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Finland handling distribution and sales support for Palmse Trailer products in the Finnish market.
• HCP RingencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Norway distributing Palmse Trailer products to Norwegian customers.
• Wihuri AgricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-border reseller serving both Finnish and Estonian markets for Palmse Trailer products.
• BuviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Iceland, serving the challenging climate market with Palmse Trailer products.
• TOKO AGRIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller covering both Czech Republic and Slovakia markets for Palmse Trailer products.
• Saltbaek AgrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Denmark distributing Palmse Trailer products to Danish farmers and contractors.
• SIA HetacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Latvia representing Palmse Trailer products in the Baltic market.
• Horo MechanikacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Lithuania distributing Palmse Trailer products to Lithuanian customers.
• Kompania LesnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Poland serving the Polish market for Palmse Trailer products.
• Fa. GroenewegencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in the Netherlands distributing Palmse Trailer products to Dutch customers.
• StokkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Estonia, part of the domestic distribution network for Palmse Trailer products.
• Schwarz GruppecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Germany serving the German market for Palmse Trailer products.
• StauffercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller in Switzerland representing Palmse Trailer products in the Swiss market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wielton S.A. Polish-listed trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, tippers, container chassis and agricultural trailers across multiple EU brands. Provides scale benchmarking and adjacent competition in Poland and Central Europe where Palmse also sells.
• Kässbohrer / Tırsan: Tırsan-owned European trailer brand producing tipper, flatbed, container and specialist trailers with broad European dealer reach. Competes with Palmse in dump/flatbed segments and dealer-led distribution.
• Schmitz Cargobull: European market leader in semi-trailers (curtainsiders, reefers, tippers, container chassis) with extensive dealer and service network across Nordic and Baltic markets. A broad incumbent Palmse meets in fleet-buyer tenders.
• Bernard Krone (Krone Commercial Vehicle): German manufacturer of trailers for freight and agriculture, including tipper and transport trailers. Comparable in dump/ag-trailer categories and footprint across Northern Europe.

Direct peers

• Krampe Fahrzeugbau: German manufacturer of heavy-duty tipping and dump trailers for agriculture, earthworks and construction. Directly comparable product categories (dump trailers, platform trailers), similar customer base of farms and contractors, and overlapping export footprint in Northern Europe.
• Annaburger Nutzfahrzeuge: German specialist in agricultural transport trailers, dumper trailers, and universal transporters. Competes in the same dump/platform/grain trailer niches across the German and broader DACH/Nordic customer base.
• Fliegl Agrartechnik: Germany-based maker of agricultural trailers including dump, platform, transport and livestock trailers, plus manure/silage technology. Closest peer in ag-trailer portfolio breadth and European dealer-driven GTM.
• STAS Trailers: Belgian manufacturer specializing in aluminium tipping trailers and bulk-transport solutions for agriculture and construction. Comparable in dump-trailer engineering and active across Northwest Europe.

Regional players

• Stewart Trailers (Great Britain): UK-based specialist in agricultural tipping, bale and platform trailers. Comparable product mix and customer type but primarily serves UK/Ireland rather than Palmse's Nordic core.
• JPM Trailers (France): French agricultural trailer manufacturer with dump and platform models. Comparable product scope but focused on the French market rather than Northern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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