World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Schmitz Cargobull buys Spanish telematics firm

SPAIN: Semi-trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull AG has acquired a majority stake in Atlantis Global System (AGS), the Spanish telematics solutions provider for monitoring and maintaining the cold chain.

AGS is said to be represented in most of the 50 largest companies for the transport of temperature-controlled goods in Spain.

As a result of the deal, the AGS system will be available with immediate effect for all Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated semi-trailers produced at its Zaragoza plant. 

The data from the TrailerConnect telematics system, which Schmitz Cargobull integrates as standard in all its semi-trailers, will also be made available on the AGS telematics platform. On customer request, the telematics data from the AGS system will be available within the Schmitz Cargobull TrailerConnect portal.

AGS will remain an independent cold chain specialist within the Schmitz Cargobull Group and will continue to operate independently in the market to ensure the best service for customers.

Latest News

4th November 2026

January date for inaugural CESRA event

UK: The newly-formed Central England Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (CESRA) has announced a January date for its inaugural event.
4th November 2026

Webinar questions cyber resilience

ITALY: Refrigeration control company Carel will host an interactive webinar on cyber resilience and the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
4th November 2026

France confirms blood storage attack

FRANCE: The French blood transfusion service has confirmed that some of its blood product cold storage rooms were victims of this week’s cyber security incident.
4th November 2026

Refrigerant producers report differing sales

USA: Leading refrigerant manufacturers Chemours and Solstice have announced widely differing Q3 results, reflecting volatility in channel inventory and sector-specific end markets.
3rd November 2026

Indoor ground-source R290 heat pump

GERMANY: Viessmann has expanded its heat pump portfolio with the new Vitocal 300-G intelligent energy, an indoor ground-source heat pump.
3rd November 2026

Update to chilled storage guide

FRANCE: The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published a new edition of its guide on Recommendations for Chilled Storage of Perishable Produce.