Trepel Airport Equipment GmbH

TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH builds ground support equipment for airports, airlines and ground handlers. The business was founded in 1946. It built catering vehicles in the 1960s. It produced the first cargo high loaders in Europe starting in 1973. The airport division became TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH on January 1, 1996. The company has produced equipment for many decades.

The company manufactures cargo high loaders with capacities from 3.5 tonnes to 35 tonnes. Its product range includes loader transporters such as the CCL 35 S and the TRANS 70. The CCL 35 S handles 3.5 tonnes and suits the A320 aircraft family. The TRANS 70 carries 7 tonnes. TREPEL also builds the CHAMP 350 cargo high loader. Additional features can be integrated during production without delay.

TREPEL produces the CHARGER 380 towbarless aircraft tractor. This tractor performs pushback, intergate towing and maintenance tows. It suits Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft types. The company also offers the electric CHARGER 380e. Its conventional aircraft tractors handle pushback, repositioning and maintenance towing for commercial and most military aircraft. These tractors perform well in tough conditions.

The company offers CHARIOT simulation based training for aircraft tractor and ground vehicle drivers. The simulator provides realistic aircraft pushback training in a safe environment. It covers basic to enhanced level training. The system includes simulation software, a visual system and a driver station. Users can configure the training solution to meet specific needs.

TREPEL equipment operates in more than 120 countries. The company provides sales, customer service and spare parts from its base in Tauberbischofsheim. It maintains branches in France, Dubai, the United States and Hong Kong. It works with more than 60 partners worldwide to support procurement, service and maintenance. This network helps customers find local support.

Production takes place in Tauberbischofsheim on a site with 100000 square metres of space. The facility sits next to sister company MAFI. The owner is Mutares SE and Co. KGaA of Munich. The company is ISO 9001 certified and follows a quality management system that goes beyond ISO standards. In 2024, it won the German Renewables Award in the Project of the Year category. It also holds a bronze EcoVadis medal for sustainable management.

Services

• Sales
• Customer Service
• Spare Parts
• Training Simulation