Helrom, the European pioneers of a side‑loading rail trailer for trucks, is defiant in the face of widely reported difficulties in the boardroom. The company has posted videos of its trains still running, despite reports that the company is in financial difficulties.
The company’s Director of Sales, Bruno Weissmann, says Helrom remains on track and looking ahead, even as preliminary insolvency proceedings begin. In recent social media posts, he highlighted full‑load contract trains still serving customers, signalling ongoing market confidence. Meanwhile, sources report that the cause of the insolvency filing was an unsuccessful financing round.
Insolvency filing and strategic restructuring
On 17–18 July 2025, Helrom filed for…