Krone Scanbalt UAB

Krone Scanbalt UAB is the Lithuanian subsidiary within the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group’s regional “ScanBalt” organization, which serves customers in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. The company’s core activities are the sales, distribution, and aftersales support of Krone-branded commercial vehicle trailers, chassis, parts, and digital services for transport and logistics companies operating in Lithuania and the wider region.

Company Overview

Legal name: Krone Scanbalt UAB
Country: Lithuania
Industry sector: Commercial vehicle trailers; transport equipment manufacturing and distribution; aftermarket parts and service
Founding date: Not publicly disclosed in open sources reviewed
Headquarters (Lithuania): Registered office address not confirmed in public, non-paywalled sources; see Legal Information section for notes

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not found in open, verifiable sources at the time of writing; typically available via the Lithuanian “Registrų centras” Juridinių asmenų registras (JAR) or business directories such as Rekvizitai.lt
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not found in open, verifiable sources at the time of writing; typically available via official registry records
Official website: krone-trailer.com (global); regional information is commonly grouped under Krone Commercial Vehicle Group’s ScanBalt organization. A dedicated Lithuanian page for Krone Scanbalt UAB was not identified in open sources reviewed.
Email address: Not publicly listed specifically for Krone Scanbalt UAB in open sources. General group inquiries are handled via contact forms on krone-trailer.com.
Registered office address (Lithuania): Not publicly verified in open sources; consult Registrų centras or the company’s official materials
Phone number (Lithuania): Not publicly verified in open sources; consult Registrų centras or official contact channels

Note: Lithuanian-specific legal identifiers (Įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), a precise registered address, and a local phone number could not be independently verified without access to official registry records or company filings. For authoritative details, refer to Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) and the company’s own disclosures.

Business Operations

Krone Scanbalt UAB acts as a regional sales and service entity for Krone Commercial Vehicle Group in Lithuania, offering:

Main products:
- Semi-trailers: curtain-sider (Profi Liner), refrigerated (Cool Liner), dry box (Dry Liner), mega/volume and city variants
- Container chassis: Box Liner series
- Swap bodies and intermodal solutions
- Genuine spare parts: Krone Parts
- Used trailers: Krone Used (remarketing)

Services and solutions:
- Aftersales service, warranty support, parts logistics
- Digital and telematics solutions: KRONE Telematics (fleet monitoring, temperature tracking, utilization metrics)
- Training and technical support for fleets and workshops
- Cooperation with finance and leasing partners for trailer acquisition

Business model: B2B direct sales and distribution via regional sales teams and authorized partners; lifecycle support (parts, service, telematics, remarketing) designed to optimize total cost of ownership for transport and logistics operators.

Market position (Lithuania/Baltics): Krone is historically among the leading trailer brands in Europe by volume; in the Baltic region, Krone-branded equipment is widely used by international and local carriers. Exact Lithuanian market share figures were not publicly available in open sources.

History

Krone Commercial Vehicle Group has expanded across Europe with locally focused sales organizations. The “ScanBalt” entity was formed to consolidate sales, service, and customer support across Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Krone Scanbalt UAB was established as the Lithuanian component of this regional network to serve local customers with trailers, parts, and services aligned to Krone’s European portfolio.

While the precise founding date and early milestones of Krone Scanbalt UAB were not publicly documented in open sources reviewed, the company’s development follows the broader Krone Group strategy of enhancing proximity to customers, strengthening aftersales, and introducing digital solutions (telematics) to support fleet efficiency.

Financial Information

Revenue (Lithuania): No public standalone financial statements or revenue figures for Krone Scanbalt UAB were located in open sources. Lithuanian subsidiaries typically file financials with Registrų centras; access may require credentials or fees.
Funding rounds: Not applicable; Krone Scanbalt UAB operates as a corporate subsidiary rather than a venture-backed entity.
Ownership structure: Krone Scanbalt UAB is part of Krone Commercial Vehicle Group, which itself belongs to Bernard Krone Holding SE & Co. KG (Germany). Detailed shareholding at the Lithuanian subsidiary level is not publicly disclosed in open sources.

Parent group context: The Bernard Krone Group publishes consolidated annual reports covering agricultural machinery and commercial vehicle operations; group revenues are reported at the consolidated level.

Leadership and Management

Local executives (vadovai): Full names and positions for Krone Scanbalt UAB management were not publicly listed in open, verifiable sources reviewed. Lithuanian registry filings (JAR) typically list directors and authorized representatives; access may be required.
Board members: Not publicly available for the Lithuanian subsidiary in open sources.

Note: For authoritative executive and signatory information (pareigos, vadovai), consult Registrų centras or official company disclosures.

Office Locations

Registered office (Lithuania): Not verified in open sources.
Operational locations: Krone service and parts coverage is delivered via Krone’s regional network and authorized partners; specific Lithuanian addresses and phone numbers were not identified in open sources.

Note: A complete list of Lithuanian office locations (buveinių adresai) and phone numbers should be obtained from Krone’s official materials or the Lithuanian business registry.

Market Position

Competitors (Europe/Baltics): Schmitz Cargobull, Kögel, Wielton, Schwarzmüller, and other regional or niche trailer manufacturers.
Competitive advantages:
- Broad, proven product portfolio for long-haul, distribution, intermodal, and temperature-controlled transport
- Strong aftermarket ecosystem (Krone Parts, service network, training)
- Integrated digital solutions (KRONE Telematics) supporting uptime, compliance, and cost control
- Established residual values via Krone Used and comprehensive lifecycle support
- Engineering quality and continuous updates (e.g., weight optimization, aerodynamics, energy-efficient systems)

Recent Developments

Krone Commercial Vehicle Group has continued to roll out product and digital updates across Europe, including telematics enhancements, efficiency-oriented trailer specifications, and sustainability initiatives. Sector-wide trends—such as the adoption of electrified axle solutions (often referenced as eTrailer concepts), improved insulation for temperature-controlled transport, and digital compliance features—are reflected in Krone’s portfolio. Specific Lithuania-focused expansions, partnerships, or new facilities tied to Krone Scanbalt UAB were not identified in open sources reviewed.

Contact Information

Company (Lithuania): Krone Scanbalt UAB
Website: krone-trailer.com
Email: Not publicly listed for the Lithuanian subsidiary in open sources; general inquiries can be made via the contact form on the website.
Phone (Lithuania): Not publicly verified in open sources.
Address (registered office): Not publicly verified in open sources.

For definitive Lithuanian contact details, legal identifiers, and addresses, consult:
- Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras): registrucentras.lt/jar/
- Business directory listings (e.g., rekvizitai.lt)
- Krone Commercial Vehicle Group official website and regional contact pages

Sources and References

Public information used to compile this profile was drawn from the following sources. Specific Lithuanian legal and contact details were not available in open, non-paywalled records at the time of writing and should be verified via official registries.

1) Krone Commercial Vehicle Group – official website (global products, services, telematics, and regional organization): https://www.krone-trailer.com
2) Bernard Krone Group – corporate information and annual reporting (group ownership context): https://www.krone.com
3) Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) – authoritative source for Lithuanian company codes, VAT codes, and filings: https://www.registrucentras.lt/jar/
4) Rekvizitai.lt – Lithuanian business directory (secondary reference for company records): https://www.rekvizitai.lt
5) Industry media and European trailer sector analysis (market position and competitors), various publications

Disclaimer: This profile reflects information available from public, open sources as of late 2024. Where precise Lithuanian legal and contact data were not publicly accessible, this is noted explicitly. Readers should verify critical details via official registries and the company’s own disclosures.