On July 9, 2023, Fassi Gru announced the acquisition of the Bavarian company Bavaria Fahrzeugbau, thereby consolidating its presence in the German market and growing in the special vehicle equipment sector. The German company was formed by the merger of three companies: Albert Fahrzeugbau, Zanner Fahrzeugbau, and Nüsslein Michael Fahrzeugaufbauten, and currently employs about 130 people. “The acquisition of Bavaria Fahrzeugbau represents an important step in our growth strategy in the German market,” stated Giovanni Fassi, CEO of Fassi Gru. “These companies have an excellent market position and share with us a commitment to quality and innovation. We do not foresee any changes in business orientation but aim to further strengthen their market position.”
Bavaria Fahrzeugbau specializes in equipment for various sectors, including hydraulics, refrigerated vehicles, tipping bodies, and articulated truck cranes. The company operates in Himmelkron, Wirsberg, Wendelstein (where its headquarters are located), and Nuremberg. Giovanni Fassi emphasized the affinities that link his group with these new German manufacturing entities. In fact, in all the companies, the entire production cycle, from sheet metal to bodywork or finished crane, is carried out entirely internally to ensure the highest product quality.