The GTO brand
GTO is a historic brand in the industrial vehicle body industry in Germany. Recognised for several generations by industrial vehicle manufacturers, body builders and trailer manufacturers.
The brand is associated with a complete offering of components and equipment for:
- Dropside flatbeds
- Dump trucks
- Dry vans
- Curtainsider semi-trailers
Since February 2026, the GTO brand has belonged to the POMMIER Group.
History
1901: The company was founded by Adolf and Fritz Titgemeyer in Melle, near Osnabrück.
1908: Installation in Osnabrück under the name “Gebrüder Titgemeyer Osnabrück” (GTO).
1911: Development of logistics and commercial infrastructure to support the growth of the industrial vehicle market.
1920-1930: Development of the offering dedicated to body builders, trailer manufacturers and industrial vehicle manufacturers.
1950-1970: Significant expansion of the ranges of components for bodies, trailers, flatbeds and heavy goods vehicle equipment.
1961: Launch of component and sub-assembly programmes for the industrial vehicle market.
1979: Creation of a modern logistics organisation to support European growth.
2026: The POMMIER Group acquires the components and equipment business for industrial bodywork as well as the historic GTO brand.
Business and positioning
Within the POMMIER Group, GTO constitutes a complementary offer dedicated to industrial bodywork. The brand mainly targets industrial vehicles such as dropside flatbeds, dry vans, dump trucks, trailers and curtainsider semi-trailers. It brings the Group a strong reputation on the German market as well as a recognised European offering of components and equipment for body builders.
Product range
The GTO offering combines own design products and a wide range of quality trade products, selected from recognised partners to meet the needs of European industrial body builders.
Custom side raves and aluminium profiles
- Custom manufacture adapted to the needs of body builders
- Solutions for trucks, trailers and semi-trailers
This historic equipment secures bulk transport while facilitating the daily operation of vehicles.
Safety and protective equipment
- Underrun side guards
- Rear underrun bars
These elements ensure the regulatory compliance of the vehicles and guarantee optimal day-to-day safety.
Components for industrial bodies
- Mudguard fittings
- Mudguards
- Side rave pillars
- Posts for tautliners
- Closures and accessories for side raves
- Locking gears
- Interior and exterior lighting
These components of recognised quality meet the requirements for the manufacture of industrial bodies.
Expertise
GTO's expertise is based on more than a century of working closely with industrial vehicle manufacturers. The brand has developed in-depth knowledge of the constraints related to industrial bodywork, such as:
Mechanical strength
Safety
Durability
Suitability for intensive use
The bespoke manufacture of aluminium side raves is one of GTO's distinctive skills. This business precisely meets the specifications of manufacturers and body builders, while guaranteeing quality, robustness and ease of operation.
The brand's strengths
Historical expertise
Historic brand based on more than 120 years of experience.
Specialisation
Specialist in custom-made aluminium profiles and side raves and wide portfolio of selected trade products.
Quality of materials
Materials rigorously selected by R&D to meet the demands of transport.
European presence
Recognised reputation among German and European industrial body builders.
Synergy with the POMMIER Group
The integration of GTO into the POMMIER Group strengthens POMMIER's position as a leading European equipment supplier for industrial vehicle bodies. This integration also completes our offering for manufacturers and body builders specialising in the manufacture of vehicles for bulk and dry transport. The brand brings the Group its unique expertise in aluminium components, as well as a wide range of quality trade products.
