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OFFICIAL IRISH JOURNAL OF TRAILER INNOVATION AWARDS

Volume 16 Spring 2018

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Irish Trailer Innovation Award 2018

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Contents Spring 2018 4 News • New trailer registrations on the up • KC Commercials opens new Tank Test Centre • Suppliers line-up for Hireco order • Ray Moran International Transport and Krone • Setanta Vehicle Sales appointed Meiller agents 6 Interview With Steve Cartwright, Tiger Trailers

18 Product Michelin & Faymonville Group news 20 Launch Pad Latest from Krone, Kögel & Knapen 22 Sales Deals recorded by SDC Trailers and Thermo King

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8 Profile bmi group – award winning!

10 Preview CV Show 2018, NEC, Birmingham, UK Fleet Trailer & Body Builder Magazine D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

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12 Milestone Gleeson Steel & Engineering Ltd celebrates 15 UK News Info from Cartwright, Ekers & Dennison Trailers

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4 | NEWS I

EU Trailer registrations at third highest level ever in 2017

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s figures reveal that 77% of all goods in Europe are moved by road, with the majority of loads transported in a trailer, new trailer registrations in 2017 reached over 190,000 units in Western Europe, according to figures released by industry sector consultants CLEAR International.

Th is is the third highest level of demand ever recorded for new trailers in the West European Trailer Market - surpassed only in 2007 and 2008, just before the 2009 economic crash. In 2017, the demand for trailers increased in the first half of the year by 5.7% but only by 2.5% in the second half. Overall however, 2017 saw a 4.2% increase in registrations.

Since mid-2017 there has been a distinct improvement in the outlook for most, if not all, West European economies. As a

consequence, the forecast of a slowdown in demand for trailers in the region during 2018 has moderated again, but it has not disappeared.

Instead of demand dropping by approximately 9% in 2018 a decline in demand of 4% is now forecast, followed by a further drop in 2019 leading to a total shrinking of the market by 12% over the two years, according to Gary Beecroft, CLEAR International: “The catch up demand that has been pushing the market is now over. The trailer parc is fully replenished despite the fact that road transport demand has yet to return to 2006 levels. Furthermore it is nine years since the decimation of the trailer market in 2009 and the market has never gone ten years without a slowdown. All these factors point to a fall in demand for new trailers. Fortunately for the industry, the

fall will be relatively modest and shortlived.”

Gary mentioned that the UK market is currently receding from the heady level of trailer demand seen in 2015/16, and as a result will have the unique distinction of shrinking every year from 2016 to 2019. Despite this trend, the UK trailer demand will fall below 20,000 trailers only in 2019, which is still above the typical level of the market before the recession.

“Add in the Brexit effect,” concluded Gary, “which has already dropped the UK average investment growth forecast below 1% for the 2016-18 period, this will result in uncertainty and low business confidence during the run up to the UK leaving the EU in 2019. However, when (if) the Brexit terms have been sett led there will be a resumption of trailer market growth.”

KC Commercials open new Tank Test Centre

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nyone engaged in the transport of dangerous goods (ADR) in tanks would be well aware of the implications of EU Legislation SI 5 2017 which came into force last July. For those not familiar with the Regulation, SI 5 removes a provision allowing the certification of tank-vehicles by a competent person and replaces it with - “the requirement for such tank-vehicles to instead be inspected and tested to ADR standards by an appointed inspection body.”

To mark the opening of its new approved test centre, Tank test specialists KC Commercials (Dublin), held an open day for customers and guests to view the impressive new facility, and meet with the staff.

The purpose built two-bay test unit at Posie Row, Kinsealy, just off the Malahide Road includes all manner of equipment to quickly and safely certify the periodic testing of ADR tanks. The highly technical test process is carried out in association with Tank Safe Solutions which operates a similar facility in Belfast.

While the test centre has a number of special features including vapour recovery, and fully remote control, arguably the most important is that KC Commercials is approved to conduct

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Pictured at the opening of KC Commercials Tank Test Centre are l/r: Brendan Kealy, MD of KC Commercials Ltd; Desmond Hewitt, Technical & Quality Manager, Tanksafe Solutions Ltd and Jimmy Monks, KC Commercials Ltd

pressure tests using Dry Air, which eliminates the need to ‘dry out’ the tank after testing, as Dry Air leaves no residue in the tank - unlike a standard water test. Th is of course delivers a significant time saving with tests being completed within about half a day where previously it could run to two days.

Tank testing and internal inspections are monitored using the latest camera technology via the remotely located control office.

KC will also manage a full historic record of test results which are logged and readily available for inspection.

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Many suppliers benefit from Hireco’s biggest order

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ver the past five years, Hireco has consistently been one of the UK and Ireland’s largest buyers of new fleet trailers. Replenishing its fleet annually, Hireco’s demand for new trailers has increased year-on-year, and in early 2018 it placed its largest order to date; 1,265 trailers in all.

To meet the specific needs of its customers which operate across a wide range of commercial areas, and to anticipate future market requirements, Hireco has strategic partners for every vehicle type, chosen for their proven expertise in their respective fields.

Into this frame steps BPW which supplies its axle and suspension systems with ECO Plus 3 drum brakes on all of the units specified. Among the trailer manufacturers contracted is SDC, which will be taking responsibility for a mixture of 650 curtainsiders and box vans, while Dennison Trailers will be building 265 flat skeleton trailers. Lawrence David is providing 200 pillar-less trailers, and a further 100 are being provided by Tiger Trailers. To complete this order, Gray & Adams, specialists in temperature controlled trailers, will be producing 50 refrigerated trailers.

These new trailers also come equipped with the latest technology, such as BPW’s telematics systems. Already installed on 200 trailers, Hireco TL Ltd M.D., James Smith, stated that: “The latest tech really does give customers the ability to improve their asset utilisation, and it also improves uptime. As maintenance providers, we can tap into the trailer and understand upcoming issues before they arise. It is a very pro-active system.”

Although this is its largest trailer order to date, Hireco has plans for further expansion and aims to increase the fleet size from 5,000 up to 8,000 assets within the next five years.

Krone brings increased operational efficiencies at Ray Moran International Transport

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exford-based groupage and pharma transport specialist, Ray Moran International Transport, has achieved operational efficiencies with easier loading and additional capacity since adding a further 10 Krone trailers to its fleet.

Now in its 20th year, Ray Moran, incorporating Moran & Boxwell International, runs a trans-continental haulage operation via all major Irish and UK sea ports throughout Europe, including Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, France and Spain.

now have one Cool Liner ‘Duoplex’ refrigerated trailer, 4 Dry Liner box trailers and 5 Profi Liner curtainsiders. All of which come into their own for specific aspects of our operation,” explained Ray.

“We started with one Krone trailer to see how things were and soon realised that the combination of build quality and loading flexibility were good reasons to add some more. Accordingly, we

Each of the Krone trailers is built to European Code XL (en12642xl) standard which, according to Ray, is an important quality badge for their customers throughout the continent.

Setanta Vehicle Sales appointed Meiller agents

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.X. Meiller, the German constr uction and waste management sector suppliers of tippers, trailers, hook lifts and skip handlers continues its market expansion across Europe with the appointment of Setanta Vehicle Sales as its Irish Agent and Distributor.

Headquartered in Munich, F.X. Meiller, the family owned company, which dates its origins back to 1850, is renowned for manufacturing durable products to cater for demanding environments such as construction, mining and waste management industries. Currently the

company has four production plants around Europe and has just announced the construction of a new plant in Austria (its third in this country) to meet growing sales demand. Last year, Meiller acquired Boweld Truck Bodies Ltd in Flintshire, Wales to expand its reach into the UK market.

Commenting on the acquisition of the Meiller franchise Harry Nash, M.D. at Setanta Vehicle Sales said, “We are pleased to be in a position to market the Meiller tipper products in Ireland.

The appointment will help the company

to consolidate its position as European market leader, as Meiller has an excellent market reputation.”

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6 | INTERVIEW

One-to-One With Steven Cartwright, Joint Managing Director at Tiger Trailers JS. Four years on, the progress at Tiger Trailers has been impressive. Looking back, you must be satisfied?

SC. To date, we have 4,000 trailers and truck bodies delivered to customers across the UK and into Europe and yes, we are delighted with the way the company has grown. To get ourselves established as a key player in just four years is incredible really. We are still working with customers with whom we had a previous working relationship, as well as lots of new companies who have been att racted to the Tiger brand.

JS. Looking forward, there are plans to construct a new factory and expand into new markets – what’s in the pipeline?

SC. Obviously, the focus for this year is building the new factory, which will open in 2019. Work begins in May and is scheduled for completion in December. Th is is a really exciting time for us, as it means we’ll have access to a purpose-built, brand new factory that will help facilitate our future growth. We are also looking at a number of new product ranges - an example of which is our recently launched Tiger Deck loading pod, which is designed for loading and unloading both single and fi xed double deck trailers.

JS. Some high-profile customers are on your books, have these deals helped to generate a higher profile, and additional sales?

SC. Absolutely, the more you build, the more customers you generate. We were delighted that we were able to bring some of our existing relationships with some big companies to Tiger – customers like Downtons, for example. However, the products obviously needed to be right, so the combination of our new ideas and the knowledge we have of the industry has worked really well.

double deck has helped the company gain more than 20 percent load capacity per trailer.

JS. Striking livery is so important, is this done in-house and co-designed by your graphic designers and the client?

SC. Yes, we develop the livery in-house, working with the client on layout and design and then we produce both 2D and 3D drawings of the fi nished product.

JS. When it comes to components and auxiliaries, it seems that you have supply contracts with all the top brands in the business?

SC. Yes, we work with the major component suppliers in the industry, such as BPW, SAF/HOLLAND, Daimler Chrysler for the axles, and Aspoeck, Trucklite, Wabco and Knorr Bremse for the brakes and electrics.

JS. Having achieved sales success in the UK and mainland Europe, what are your plans for a presence in the Irish market?

SC. We plan to keep expanding the product range and the markets in which we compete. We have had quite a lot of interest recently from a number of Irish operators, which is fantastic, and as we start supplying more and more trailers into the market the brand will only grow. One of our USPs is the fact we build our trailers using a hot-dipped galvanised chassis, which means we can offer an eight-year anti-corrosion warranty – this is a popular choice for transport operators in the UK and Ireland that operate in challenging environments, including regular ferry crossings.

We look forward to building more for the Irish market.

JS. Finally, what will we see from Tiger Trailers at the CV Show 2018?

SC. We will have an all-new moving deck double-deck trailer on our stand at the NEC that features a three-quarter length moving deck. There will also be plenty of information on our full product range and an introductory video to our Tiger Deck loading solution.

JS. Double Deck trailers are among your specialities, what are the key advantages of the Tiger product?

SC. The team at Tiger has vast experience designing double deck trailers - so much so they now represent more than 30 per cent of our turnover. Stepframe, straightframe, wedge, fi xed and moving deck trailers all feature in the model range. We also have a number of unique features in our double deck lifting system, which utilises a four-ram lift . All our lift systems are designed and installed by our skilled staff at our Winsford base. There are literally hundreds of trailers running in the UK and Europe with our lift system, for example AO.com which has renewed its entire fleet with our innovative Tiger wedge trailer. The full length, moving FLEET TRAILER & BODY BUILDER | Spring 2018

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bm 8 | PROFILE

“Innovation is the answer, regardless of what the challenge is”

- Brendan McIlvanna, Managing Director, the bmi group

steel and alloy body aggregate tipper trailers with a full range of options on cover systems and weigher systems, and all at competitive tare weights from 32 cubic yards (25m3) up to 50 cubic yards (38m3).

Tare weights from 7,700Kgs makes this a very competitive alternative to a steel body tipper of the equivalent capacity,” explained Brendan.

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hanging market forces, ever evolving customer needs, new industry standards, and modern perspectives on how and why, call it what you want.

‘Change is constant’. We don’t know who said it, but it’s true,” began Brendan McIlvanna, Managing Director, the bmi group, who presented an interesting insight into the company’s challenges and its strategy to meet these challenges in an interview with Fleet Trailer & BodyBuilder.

was and still is the industry benchmark all-steel waste ejector by bmi. This flagship product now works across the Irish, UK, European, African and Middle Eastern markets in the harshest of environments.

Proven design, strength and reliability confi rms bmi’s position at the top of this sector. In the period since 2001, bmi has produced over 800 of these trailers, ranging in size from 90 cubic yards capacity (70m3) up to 125 cubic yards (96m3).

Let’s start with the Trailer Innovation Award-winning rockpusher ejector, spawned from the 18 years of success that

“Th is new generation of ejector is more suited to the aggregates, quarrying, sludge, and construction or demolition sectors so it is smaller. Made from SSAB HARDOX high carbon steel with SSAB DOMEX steel chassis for strength and weight saving, this robust litt le trailer borrows the same hydraulic DNA from its forbearers and certainly compliments our range of aggregate tippers in the field.

The benefit of horizontal discharging of bulk loads makes this a much safer way of off-loading materials with better control and stability. bmi also offers a range of

MetalMover

Half Pipe Ejector

“New designs, new materials, new processes, new standards, new technologies, Ideas are applied, good ones and some bad ones too, but these are the tools we employ to arrive at the answers. Why? Because we want to keep reaching out to improve our products, our process, our environment, our service to our customers and markets.”

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Closely related to that, the aggregate moving floor trailer has been a great success across the UK and certainly revolutionised how the big aggregate companies operate now. It brings added safety, stability and high productivity to general haulage of aggregates, and more especially, delivery of asphalt for road laying. It provides horizontal discharge with no overhead issues with power lines, bridges tunnels, or trees, delivering the goods fast and efficiently in a safe and modern metered fashion.

Th is trailer type certainly competes well with the conventional thinking of multiaxle tipper trucks, with up to 30-tonnes payload in one delivery. This model ranges from 40 cubic yards (30m3) up to 50 cubic yards (38m3) and offers a range of moving floor systems, covers and weigher systems as standard options. The fully insulated version allows loads to be delivered over longer distances and still deliver at the required temperature for spreading.

Now well established as a manufacturer of high volume moving floors, bmi competes directly with the ‘big brands’ of European moving floor manufacturers, not only here in Ireland and the UK but also in their own back yards across Europe. Its range covers

HardBox

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bmi RockPusher Trailer Innovation Award winner at Fleet Transport Awards 2018

Johnathan McKeever, The BMI Group; Jarlath Sweeney, Fleet Transport; David Kidd, The BMI Group; Mike Murphy, Mike Murphy Insurance (sponsor); Brendan McIlvanna, Managing Director, The BMI Group and Marty Whelan, M.C.

all requirements from the European 117 cubic yard (90m3) size up to 145 cubic yard (110m3) with tare weights starting at 7490kg. Recent orders for the British Department of Transport’s national trial on 14.6m and 15.65m extended full length trailers bring new capacity options and new solutions to some users.

“An impressive range of steel and aluminium constructed moving floors that is possibly the widest and most comprehensive offered by any European manufacturer. MetalMover has proven so popular and reliable that we are in danger of killing off the beautifully crafted HardBox big volume scrap tipper trailer even before it gets to its teens. It’s a choice we offer our customers, knowing that one shoe does not fit all. HardBox comes with impressive tare weights in the range, from 9780kg for a 75 cubic yard (58m3) capacity up to 9950kg for the larger 90 cubic yard (70m3) with an all steel SSAB HARDOX 450 grade body structure,” Brendan added.

and all other waste materials. Using high impact floor systems, this robust design really is proving popular within the metal recovery sector right across Europe, and offers a real safe and smart looking alternative to conventional scrap tipper trailers.

“Designing innovative new trailer products on 3D CAD design soft ware is one thing but gett ing them through the full design stage to fabrication and fi nal fi nish requires that we take another leap into the future. A recent installation in the form of a fully computerised Panasonic powered welding robot has joined our staff, sourced from the leading supplier in Europe for automated welding process and products. Capable of welding steel and aluminium, this latest investment adds great value and volume to our weekly output targets, offering a higher standard with robotic consistency and efficiency, with no sick days or sleepy Mondays!” emphasised Brendan.

The MetalMover also has a full HARDOX 450 grade body structure allowing it to load and transport graded scrap metals

“[We have] a new dual oven approach to finishing, with a full grit blasted preparation, and dual primer and undercoat paint ovens moving to fi nish

Std Ejector

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paint oven utilising only the highest grade of ICI high build fi nish materials. Not only do we design, manufacture and sell these to a demanding market place but we also offer a range of support services to our customers as well. [These include] hire short or long term, contract hire and leasing, service and repair, offered both at our head office in Dungannon, County Tyrone and at our UK Midlands centre near Birmingham. At our PitLane service centre in Birmingham and at Granville we have the capabilities to refurbish, repair and service all makes of moving floor trailers made by any manufacturer, and we offer support for all of the three major floor systems manufacturers.”

The people behind all of this activity are so very important to the continual development of product and process.

Training and personal development has become a key target for bmi as a company to get the best out of its people for the years to come. “We draw on a broad knowledge base with our engineering team offering a cumulative total of over 45 years trailer design experience. Our commitment to improving standards has seen us achieve ECWVTA (European Type Approval), becoming the fi rst UK and Irish based manufacturer with full approvals back in 2010. We have achieved many more standards since then including BS 8555 environments standard. Upgraded ISO 9001/2015 standard was recently audited and renewed.”

“Growing a business isn’t easy with the uncertainty of trading rules in the coming years but having the best people with a strong product range, and the determination to provide great service and support to a strong customer base, we think is a good place to start,” concluded Brendan.

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10 | PREVIEW

It’s CV Show time at the NEC

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t’s CV Show time once again and a number of trailer, bodybuilders and component manufacturers and suppliers are busy preparing for the big three-day event at the NEC Birmingham, which is free to attend from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 April 2018.

vehicle converters. Since 2011, Drive-Rite has been the fi rst tier supplier to Renault (and its affi liated partners at Vauxhall, Opel & Nissan) for the Full-air suspension on the Master X62 platform,” explained John Lindsay, Sales Manager Aftermarket at Drive-Rite.

At the NEC, a number of debuts will happen, including an 11.4m urban trailer and a side-loading home delivery special van built on a Ford Transit chassis. A Dual-temp MWB/HR conversion on the Volkswagen Crafter will be showcased also.

BPW

“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also recognises Drive-Rite as a Premium Partner since 2016 and recommends the Drive-Rite Full Air and Semi Air systems for its model range. As a commitment to our promise of ‘Best in Class High Quality’, Drive-Rite has partnered with the world’s number one Air Spring manufacturer, Firestone Industrial Products (USA) since 1990, and with renowned manufacturer of air compressors AMK (Germany) since 2010. Drive-Rite is also the owner of the prestigious trademark “Intelliride” which is known to be one of the best versatile electronic controlled air suspension systems of its generation.”

Paneltex also specialises in designing and producing military, healthcare and bespoke vehicles for Government authorities and agencies.

BPW’s running gear systems are worldrenowned for quality and reliability. Th is year the German company will be showing its ground-breaking ECO Plus 3 hub and ECO Air COMPACT suspension systems, which were developed for high performance and operational efficiency.

Appearing alongside these will be BPW’s Airlight Heavy Duty suspensions, which are built for off-road applications with arduous duty cycles. Designed for axle loads up to 12 tonnes, these economical and low maintenance systems are ideal for double decks and the logging and quarry industries.

The latest telematics feature from BPW is an Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS), which system records fleet’s trailer braking data to provide an overview of braking performance, an essential tool for Maintenance Managers as alerts notify immediately of any defective brake performance for further investigation and to schedule repairs.

With reliability the key to success in the transport industry, BPW’s Aftermarket department supplies original parts to get the best out of BPW axles and suspensions.

Drive-Rite “Drive-Rite tailor makes air suspension systems to suit a wide range of vehicle applications from passenger car to commercial vehicle. Drive-Rite serves all market segments from the world’s largest automotive companies, truck and bus manufacturers to specialised suspension builders and commercial

Ingimex The market leading provider will be showcasing its range of lightweight Tipper, Dropside and Luton bodies at the 2018 CV Show. With over 45 year's experience behind it, Ingimex has recently invested £1.8 million into its facility at Telford, adding new levels of automation. Providing LCV bodies for the likes of Volkswagen, Vauxhall/Opel, Ford, Iveco, Nissan, Citroën, Peugeot, Renault and MercedesBenz, the focus is on offering industryleading payloads using aluminium where possible as well as lightweight steel. A typical one-week lead time is one of the best in the business.

Paneltex

A commercial vehicle bodybuilder based in Hull and founded in 1991, Paneltex is on an export market drive. With some sales conducted in Ireland over the years, the company is looking to gain additional business for its varied product line.

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Tiger Trailers A relative newcomer to the bodybuilding business, Tiger Trailers, located in Winsford has long established roots in the trade through family run Cartwright Trailers.

Having experienced significant growth over the past 3 years, Tiger has a new facility under construction on a 20-acre site. Along with increasing production levels and developing new product lines, Tiger is increasing its sales force that will include Ireland as a region. Its speciality in designing innovative Double Deck trailers will be of interest to Irish customers.

Van Hool

Probably best known in Ireland for its quality buses and coaches, the Belgian manufacturer also specialises in designing and producing road tankers, bulk containers and multimodal trailers. It has a number of Irish customers and is keen to acquire more. Work in progress.

The company was founded in 1947 and employs 4,500 at its various production facilities. Through its new Sales Engineer, Fred Everiss, and approved aftermarket agents, Van Hool plans to double its turnover in the UK & Ireland.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie

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In this way we make one another stronger and we help to fulfill each other’s ambitions. Of course to do so we also need top-quality trailers.

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12 | MILESTONE

Golden era for Gleeson Steel & Engineering Ltd

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he prominence of Gleeson Steel & Engineering Ltd has reached national level and beyond in recent years through its successful Gleeson Truck Bodies division.

Gleeson’s excellent workmanship makes it the tipper body of choice within the construction industry at home and abroad. In line with the ethos of the parent company, Gleeson Truck Bodies is 100 percent committed to offering high spec, high quality and durable products that customers require.

That philosophy began when Gleeson Steel & Engineering Ltd (GSE) was established in 1968 by the late Murt Gleeson and his wife Alice. Today, the Gortnahoe, County Tipperary headquartered company, which is one of the largest employers in the region, is run by their sons PJ and Tomas, while their mother Alice is still involved in dayto-day activities.

GSE specialises in providing all types

of steel engineering solutions to both agricultural and commercial sectors. In fact, it was with the farming community that the seeds of the successful business began. Through hard work, dedication and providing a quality service, Gleeson’s has become one of the leading steel fabricators in Munster. Over the decades, the manufacturing and construction process has evolved. Alongside, Gleeson’s product range has expanded and diversified to ensure that the company continues to grow.

“We have a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector. We work with our customers, from the design stage of a farm building right through to when the work is fi nished. Th is way we can ensure that the customer is happy with the product and also with the work and service that we are providing,” explained PJ Gleeson, CEO, Gleeson Steel & Engineering.

As the company celebrates its Golden

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50 th anniversary the customer focus remains.

“Since 1968, we have built up a proud tradition of providing a wide range of durable and high quality agricultural products, backed up with an excellent after sales service. We will continue to provide our customers with a comprehensive range of quality products at competitive prices.

We have fully stocked stores and we keep a full range of building and engineering supply items for the convenience of our customers,” stated PJ. Linked to the agricultural sector, the GSE subsidiary Gleeson Truck Bodies builds and supplies certified, type approved bodies and trailers for livestock transport, bale transport trailers as well as beavertail, hook-loader truck bodies and flat bed bodies for other sectors.

But it is with its steel tipper bodies that Gleeson’s has made its name. “In this area, we are known throughout the country for providing a high quality product, with excellent paint fi nish,” added PJ.

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“Our team of designers, fabricators and draftsmen work closely with our customers on all contracts to ensure that the projects underway are progressed and delivered on time and within budget. In addition, our workforce is highly trained and some of the workforce have been with us since the beginning and they all have played a big part in the success and growth of the company.”

From its 30,000 sq ft facility, Gleeson Truck Bodies supplies and fits all types of truck bodies, serving a broad customer application base. Bolted and welded tipper bodies for rigid multi-axle trucks are its speciality, beginning from 10 tonnes GVW and beyond 32 tonnes to the newly regulated 36 tonnes (on 5 axles). From 26 to 32 tonnes Half-Pipe tippers are provided as are Block bodies. For light duty work, Gleeson’s covers from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes GVW with small steel or aluminium tippers, flatbeds and 3-way tippers.

Back in 2014, Gleeson’s launched its bolted Half-Pipe body into the marketplace, with instant interest and take-up from customers at home and in the UK. To a level of demand now that a UK office opened two years ago in Stockport with

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company representation on the ground and attending various trade shows around Britain. “We continue to develop our presence in the UK, exhibiting at the Tip-ex Show in Harrogate over the past two years and have also demonstrated tipper products at the big Hillhead Show, and thankfully have a growing number of repeat customers in the UK,” stated PJ. “We now have a full range of bolted bodies, suitable for 26 tonne, 32 tonne and 5-axle trucks. In addition to the standard E100 half-pipe, we offer a number of options with the bolted body: lightweight (L100), grab body (G100), insulated body (I100) and our latest design, a quarry body (Q100). In addition, we have a range of lightweight tipper bodies, comparable to an aluminium body, in fact, our lightweight grab body is lighter than any of its kind available in the market,” explained PJ. Contracts with Local Authorities around the country sees the Gleeson Truck Bodies badging on their utility trucks, while many of the top construction sector hauliers specify only Gleeson’s when ordering new trucks from their local dealers. Corrosion proofi ng for arduous construction work is paramount, according to PJ. “All our bodies are shot-blasted, primed in anti-

corrosion primer & are fi nished painted in 2 pack Crown paint. Our paint quality is one of our main features.”

Alongside its investment in research and development, which is a big part of its operation, Gleeson’s is working closely with a number of European companies to design and develop truck bodies that are suitable for the Irish and UK markets.

In 2014, Gleeson’s established a business relationship with Italian tipper specialists Drago Srl, based in Ostiglia, Mantova, to supply their ready-to-work bodywork for clients. “In addition to our alliance with Drago, we have developed a fully automated swap body system with another Italian company and the fi rst one is being fitted to the first customer truck at present,” added PJ. For bespoke applications, Gleeson’s can call on the expert engineering services of GSE, using its design department and sheet metal and fabrication facility with coded welders to design and manufacture any ancillary item that is required by customers. Gleeson’s golden era has arrived and the success of the past five decades has set a fi rm foundation for the next half-century.

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UK NEWS | 15

Cartwright secures new order with Asda

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heshire head-quartered Cartwright Group has secured its fourth substantial order from the retail giant Asda with the imminent delivery of a further 60 double deck curtain-siders and 10 double-deck box vans.

Th is latest order, featuring an hydraulic moving deck system and ENXL certification for load security, is in addition to the last major order from Asda for 147 double deck curtain-siders delivered to cover the Christmas peak 12 months ago.

The new double deck trailers will accommodate pallets and cages carrying ambient produce and will be based at Asda distribution centres serving the store network across the UK. Jon Wilcock, Regional Sales Director of Cartwright commented

on the latest deal: “Both engineering teams have worked very closely to further develop and improve the tailored design that has evolved from the previous major orders from Asda. We are delighted that we have not only created a bespoke trailer for Asda, but have significantly evolved the product so as to meet their operational requirements.”

Ekeri rigid bodywork passes 7-year test for Removals specialist

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elocation and storage firm Jason Williams Removals, from Carmarthenshire, has been delaying the purchase of a new Ekeri rigid body purely because there is not one good reason to replace its existing Ekeri unit which is now over seven years old!

“We put the current body on the road way back in 2011” explained Jason Williams, “and since then we have not needed to do a single thing by way of maintenance or replacement parts – it just keeps going!”

Seven years ago, Jason Williams declined the opportunity to purchase a conventional box body and instead opted for the Ekeri coachwork, owing to its potential for easier and more secure loading.

“I’ve said many times, it was a simple choice to make. The Ekeri body has six doors which open along the near-side and a cantilever Zepro tail lift for loading through the rear tail flap. This combination, along with the internal load locking bars and multiple strapping

points, make the vehicle far more flexible and easier to load than any ordinary removals lorry.”

So, this year, when deciding whether to purchase a new unit, on reviewing the costs and maintenance associated with the body, Jason had an easy decision to make.

“We have definitely made savings on the service and maintenance side of things. Each time the Mercedes-Benz Actros cab is serviced, the bodywork, doors and joints are checked over.” added Jason, “Nothing has needed any attention in the seven years it’s been on the road. Quite literally, it looks as good as the day we bought it.”

Dennison Trailers finalises deal with WH Malcolm

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ennison Trailers’ dominance in the skeletal trailer market continues, having secured a major supply deal with WH Malcolm, the Scottish headquartered multimodal logistics and construction company that operates throughout the UK. Dennisons has gained an 80% plus market share for skeletals in the UK, and the Naas and Lancashire based trailer manufacturer att ributes the popularity of its product to its build quality and performance-focused design. Made with operators in mind, these are robustly crafted for both longevity and minimal maintenance, despite Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie

MD at Dennison Trailers said: “We are delighted to be supplying WH Malcolm with this large order, especially as they are a new addition to the Dennison Trailers client base. Their faith in us and our reputation has been fantastic, and we are happy to have the opportunity to prove the quality of our product to them.”

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Com ment ing on t he 45 un it conquest sale, James Dennison,

“Dennison Trailers always appreciates the chance to create new and lasting collaborations with our clients. Everything we do is with our customers in mind, and we are delighted when such a relationship is built off the back of a deal such as this one.” www.fleet.ie

16 | GOLDEN YEARS

TIP Trailer Services celebrates serving road transport for 50 years Commenting on the continuous growth pattern experienced on these shores, Mike Furnival, Managing Director, TIP Trailer Services, UK & Ireland said: “In TIP’s 50 th year of operation, we continually strive to provide the most complete and innovative solutions for all trailer equipment throughout their life cycle and are proud to have delivered a unique global service to the industry since 1968.”

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018 marks the 50th anniversary of TIP Trailer Services in the UK & Ireland. The global trailer supplier to the transport industry plans a year-long celebration, beginning with a major presence at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 April.

In addition, there will also be a series of unique events throughout the year around the UK and Ireland.

From its humble origins in 1968, TIP has evolved from a simple trailer rental business to a comprehensive trailer service provider with an unrivalled network across Europe and Canada. With approximately 65,000 trailers on its f leet, TIP also manages and maintains another 45,000 customer units across 84 locations.

TIP’s services include everything from specifying and sourcing of equipment to fi nancing, compliance management, maintenance and repair, as well as buying and selling used trailers.

Since 1968, TIP has grown together with many clients throughout Europe and North America to now manage more than 100,000 assets under its global portfolio.

As Bob Fast, CEO, TIP Trailer Services points out: “Our achievements would not have been possible without the trust and support of our loyal customers, key suppliers, business partners, shareholders and our TIP employees.” The company has over the decades been involved in a number of mergers and acquisitions and is now owned by Chinese conglomerate, the HNA Group since 2013.

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“We have undergone a major service transformation during the past ten years and grown our maintenance and management capability to currently manage more than 25,000 trailers across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The expertise of our people combined with our unrivalled experience has built long standing relationships over many years.

Indeed, we are extremely grateful to count many of the industry’s leading names as loyal TIP customers,” continued Mike.

From inauspicious beginnings, TIP has seen many major technical and configuration developments, and as a company has invested consistently to provide both assets and operational support for its customers.

“As technology and digitisation builds prominence in our industry, TIP will continue to be at the forefront of all major industry developments to advise and support our customers, where required,” concluded Mike Furnival.

GOLDEN YEARS | 17 In 2016, TIP’s managed fleet covered a distance of 7,000,000,000 kilometres.

Th is equates to a trailer travelling around the earth’s 40,075 km circumference 174,672 times!

Some other TIP Trailer Services statistics (from 2016) • TIP conducts maintenance on 104,000 trailers per year.

• Each year TIP inspects more than 1,000,000 tyres.

• TIP handles close to 2,000,000 work orders and about 250,000 internal workshop events over the year.

• TIP spends €76,000,000 on parts annually.

• TIP handles 80,000 roadside incidents per year.

TIP Trailer Services is a market leader in providing transportation and logistics customers with leasing, rental and valueadded equipment services, keeping customer freight on the move all over Europe. These value-added services range from maintenance, breakdown assistance and damage protection to sophisticated asset tracking solutions.

Since its establishment in 1968, TIP Trailer Services has progressively increased its size, market share, customer base and services offerings. Now with 50 years of experience, TIP Trailer Services is one of the most trusted and respected names in the industry.

TIP celebrates its 50th anniversary at CV Show 2018 TIP Trailers and TIP Tankers are exhibiting at the CV Show 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham (24-26 April), to mark the 50th anniversary year for the global trailer company. Now owned by the Chinese HNA Group, the company will also be promoting TIP’s recognised services together with a wide range of developing products.

TIP Trailers will be displaying a comprehensive range of trailers on its partners’ stands as well as showcasing a special commemorative curtainsider semi-trailer within the outside exhibition area highlighting TIP’s 50 years’ service to the industry. Together with an eyecatching tractor unit from its GB sister company, Grayrentals, the complete articulated unit will be highly visible and extremely difficult to miss.

On an adjacent stand, TIP Tankers will display a new LAG ‘foodstuffs’ tanker which are available to buy or lease through the TIP/LAG distributor agreement. In addition, there will also be a cryogenic rigid tanker that has been refurbished and remounted onto a new DAF truck in one of TIP Tankers own workshops.

Announcing further new customer service innovations at this year’s CV Show, Mike

Furnival, Managing Director, TIP Trailer Services (UK&I) said: “Whilst TIP is recognised as the leading fleet services provider in Europe, we are currently undergoing a digital evolution to improve our service delivery throughout our European customer portfolio. At the show we will be demonstrating our new Customer Portal together with the asset and maintenance digitisation of our Matrix project which will transform our future service proposition to the European transport industry.”

“Every year is a busy year for the TIP team at the CV Show but this year is a special year for the business and we would be especially delighted to break all attendance records in celebration of our 50 years history as a committed service provider to the global transport industry,” added Mike.

TIP Trailer Services - Timeline from 1968 - 2018 • • TIP begins as Transport International Pool Inc. 1975: TIP is purchased by Gelco Corporation • MBO from Gelco by TIP Europe • General Electric Capital Corporation purchases Gelco Corporation • TIP acquires the trailers of Transamerica Leasing USA and the semi-trailer division of Intercan Inc. in Canada • GE Capital acquires TIP Europe plc, a trailer rental and leasing company with branches in eight European countries • TIP buys Contrail in the Benelux and Direct Rent in France • TIP buys GRA ND and significantly expands its range of container chassis • Take-over of Smith Self Drive, expanding the TIP fleet with trucks and light commercial vehicles • Take-over of TLS, a commercial vehicle company based in UK Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie

Merge with Central Trailer Rentco (CTR) in 10 European countries • Acquisition of the trailer operations of BNS Contra AS in Norway • Acquisition of Euroutleie in Norway • Merge with GE Capital Modular Space Europe • Merger of TLS and TIP 2004: Integration of TLS/TIP and Fleet Services into EEM • Transrent Commercial Team integrated into TIP UK 2007: Entry of TIP into 3rd party maintenance and repair services • TIP celebrates 40th anniversary 2013: Acquisition of TIP by HNA, from previous owner, GE 2013: Renaming of TIP to TIP Trailer Services.

2014: TIP agreeing on fi nancing/securitisation facilities and expanding them.

2018: TIP Trailer Services celebrates 50th anniversary

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18 | PRODUCT

Carnegie Fuels well shod with Michelins in Scotland

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ichelin’s X Works rugged tyre range is said to have transformed the fortunes of Scott ish oil distributor Carnegie Fuels.

Typically, the Brechin-based company delivers to farms, industrial estates and residential properties, with some sites that can often only be accessed on rough off-road terrain – putt ing the 6x2 rigid tanker fleet’s tyre fitments at an increased risk of stone cuts and ingress.

After testing a set of Michelin X Works D drive axle tyres and XZY3 steer and tag axle fitments on two of his 13 delivery vehicles, owner Kevin Carnegie admitted the superior mileage extracted from the tyres, coupled with the lack of stone damage has far exceeded his expectations.

“We used to have real problems with stone damage. Water would get in and the rubber would start to peel. We used to get a lot of cuts. But with the Michelin X Works, we’re getting no stone ingression at all and virtually not a cut,” he commentd.

“I thought they weren’t the right tyres for us because they looked too much like a construction tyre – and we’re all about distribution. But I’ve been very impressed with them. It doesn’t matter if it’s wet, icy or dry – they perform well in all conditions,” he recalled on the initial reluctance to test-run the tyres.

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46-axle MSPE for Navantia: Propelled to the MAX!

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The supply deal includes fi ve 6-axle modules type MSPE 6/4/2,43 48t, four 4-axles modules type MSPE 4/2/2,43 48t and two power packs with an output of 368kW each (equipped with the new Scania engine).

One single 6-axle MSPE module can reach a gross weight of 288t – impressive

power on wheels! The two 368kW power packs are equipped with the fi rst Scania engines that have been delivered after the recent partnership between Cometto and the Swedish automotive industry manufacturer.

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Krone premieres Box Liner Extendable chassis at Transport Compleet in Hardenberg

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asier handling and low weight for container operators, together with flush-fit rear loading of 20’ containers is the order of the day at Krone Trailer as it presented the multifunctional Box Liner SDC27 eLTU70 sliding sketal chassis at this year’s Transport Compleet Show in Hardenberg, Germany.

The chassis carries most types of container from 20 foot to 45 foot. It comes with an extending rear section and optional front extension for 45’ containers. Although Krone uses higher strength steel, the chassis weighs only 4,600 kilograms and owing to the flush-fit container positioning, weight distribution is significantly better than comparable container chassis.

Payload is increased too, by up to one tonne, using a 20’ container and Krone

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Box Liner chassis with a 6-tonne fi ft h wheel load, operating at a gross vehicle weight of 28 tonnes.

Weight saving is due mainly to the compact rear-end design, although Krone has not compromised on strength. The longitudinal beams are constructed from 40mm high-grade steel and the 20’ container is positioned further forward which brings the center of gravity closer

The sliding chassis is easily changed from one 40’ container to two 20’ containers, while the front end has an extension for the front locking mechanism which ensures secure loading. Each operating position is colour-coded and can be selected using a simple lever. For added protection and to keep repairs down, the tail lights are integrated into the rear cross-beam.

Krone‘s locking system is fi xed to the chassis and ensures that each container is securely loaded onto the chassis.

Regarding additional functions, the transport of refrigerated containers is facilitated by a GenSet unit which is equipped with its own fuel tank for independent operation.

Kögel introduces new NOVUM generation of trailers

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ögel Trailers, a main player in the European market place that has begun sales in the UK and Ireland, has recently updated its Cargo, Mega, and Light platform trailers, all coming under the new NOVUM generation.

These Kögel curtainside semi-trailers feature new external frames and body designs from a new in-house modular system combining new modules, assemblies, and components.

provided by a new, slimmer yet stronger rear cover plate as well as the new air and lighting console on the front wall, which transfers forces along the side member to the frame,“ explained Patrick Wanner, Head of Public Relations at Kögel.

“From now on, all NOVUM generation vehicles will have a sturdy, torsionresistant welded frame with full-width cross beams for high payloads and concentrated loads. Even more stability is

“All NOVUM generation trailer frames have long-term protection from corrosion thanks to the nano ceramic technology in addition to cathodic dip-paint coating with a subsequent coat of UV varnish,“ he added.

K100-Waste: New moving floor trailer from Knapen

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napen Trailers, the moving floor specialist, has just launched its latest model: the K100-Waste.

Th is trailer was specially developed for heavier waste applications, specified with a reinforced subframe construction while remaining fully self-supporting.

As a result, the vehicle combines maximum strength with maximum load-carrying capacity. The trailer is also equipped with a reinforced steel top edge construction, including a strengthened bar construction.

Th is helps avoid damage to the top edge

doors available on the market, with double door locks and heavy-duty locking bars.

The HD bumper and lighting panel, fitted as standard with protection grids for the lighting and heavy-duty towing and ferry eyes, are the ultimate finishing touches on this trailer. The rear of the K100-Waste features a fully modular design, making repairs simple and reducing the cost.

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22 | SALES

SDC Trailers supply the best

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urrie Solutions' Managing Director, Stephen Turner was complimentary about SDC Trailers, having recently taken delivery of 30 new curtain-sider units.

“We are delighted with the latest trailers from SDC. Th is is a business relationship that has been ongoing for nearly 20 years.

As we have experienced significant growth since placing our first order with SDC Trailers, the latest order is a reflection of our strategy for investing in our future. As one of the leading transport companies we require the best trailers and we have found SDC Trailers are the most innovative and durable trailers on the market. Lastly, their flexible approach means we can order trailers that are bespoke to our operations.”

The 13.7m curtain-side trailers are an EN 12642 XL spec suitable for use in the UK. The reinforced vehicle body which is required to achieve EN 12642 XL spec ensures maximum safety and greater efficiency for the operator. Currie Solutions, headquartered in Scotland with branches in France and the Netherlands, also decided to take this opportunity to rebrand its livery on the new trailers. “A lot of thought and effort went into developing a new livery that captures the attention and leaves a lasting impression,” Stephen added.

The 30 new curtain-siders have now joined Currie Solutions’ 500 strong trailer fleet.”

Meanwhile over in the West of Ireland Brian Cunningham Transport Ltd, Castlebar, County Mayo has taken delivery of eight new skeletal trailers from SDC, manufactured in Toomebridge, County Antrim.

Richard Stanley, Sales Manager for SDC in Scotland is equally pleased with the trailers, “I am delighted with the new curtainsiders we have designed and manufactured for Currie Solutions.

Henderson’s SPAR with Thermo King SLXi

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he Henderson Group, which owns and operates a number of supermarket and convenience store chains across Ulster, has upgraded its refrigerated transport fleet with Thermo King SLXi 300 Whisper units.

Fitted to its SPAR liveried distribution vehicles, the new Thermo King SLXi units will help Henderson Group plan its logistics of delivering temperature sensitive products to its retailers more efficiently, thanks to the telematics and communication capabilities, lower fuel consumption and enhanced temperature management options. The Whisper noise attenuating kit reduces the sound levels of the units, which allows Henderson Group to further minimise the disturbance during urban distribution and deliveries.

“Thermo King is SPAR International’s preferred supplier and thanks to our complete portfolio of products for all refrigerated transport applications, our units can be seen on their fleets around the globe,” said Alain van Schaik, Strategic

Account Manager at Thermo King.

“Thermo King works closely with SPAR International through its global network delivering solutions like the SLXi units in Northern Ireland, Frigoblock electric units in Austria, CryoTechliquid carbon dioxide technology in Norway or T-Series truck units in the Middle East. We’re everywhere SPAR needs us to help deliver the products to their customers in the most efficient way.”

“We have been distributing food and grocery-related products to the convenience retail sector for over 120 years and efficiency and sustainability of our operations have always been a key element of our strategy,” said Pat McGarry, Logistics Director at Henderson Group. “We have a strong and extensive partnership with Thermo King because we can count on their quiet, cost efficient, reliable solutions and strong service network. With this support we

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can be sure that there will be no downtime and our offering will be competitive, which is critical in the retail and logistics business.”

SPAR recently invited Thermo King to present at the SPAR International Logistics and Technology (LOGIT) conference in Northern Ireland. Thermo King joined around 100 SPAR delegates from all over the world and showcased best practices and the complete product portfolio ranging from diesel, hybrid, cryogenic to all-electric transport refrigeration units.

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