Schmitt and Trillo Join Forces in Maritime Partnership
Thursday, 17th September 2026
Schmitt and Trillo Announce Strategic Partnership
Schmitt Anchors & Chaincables of Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Trillo Anclas & Cadenas Northwest of A Coruña, Spain, have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their position in the international maritime sector.
The collaboration brings together two companies with more than 100 years of combined experience, sharing a commitment to quality, reliability and customer-focused solutions.
The partnership combines Schmitt’s expertise in anchors, chains and mooring solutions with Trillo’s established capabilities and market position. The companies will work together to expand market opportunities, strengthen technical expertise and enhance services for customers worldwide.
Xander Scheffel, General Manager of Schmitt Anchors & Chaincables, said: “We are delighted to join forces with Trillo. This partnership is an important step in our growth strategy and underlines our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality and the best possible level of service.”
Expanding Maritime Services and Market Opportunities
Ramón Trillo, former CEO and founder of Trillo, said the partnership would provide continuity for the company, its people and customers.
“In Schmitt, we have found the best possible partner for Trillo,” he said. “This partnership not only secures the future of our company and our people but also creates long-term value and continuity for our customers worldwide.”
The companies will focus on expanding their customer base and market opportunities while further developing their technical expertise and services. The partnership is also intended to support the delivery of innovative and reliable solutions across the maritime sector.
Both companies see the collaboration as the beginning of a long-term relationship based on mutual trust, shared values and a common vision for the future.
About Schmitt Anchors & Chaincables
Schmitt Anchors & Chaincables is a supplier of anchors, anchor chains and mooring equipment to the global maritime sector, providing products alongside technical expertise and customer-focused solutions.
About Trillo Anclas & Cadenas Northwest
Trillo Anclas & Cadenas Northwest is an established company in the maritime sector, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation and customer service.
