REVIEW II | 23 Knapen Trailers
management systems provider, ORBCOMM has gained a broad customer base. Combined with other bespoke providers within its asset monitoring and control systems portfolio that cover transport, supply chain, warehousing and heavy equipment, its position in the marketplace is stronger. “Customer back-up is second to none from installation to deployment,” according to Sue Rutherford, VP Marketing, ORBCOMM, Inc., pictured here with Denis Cody, European Marketing Director, ORBCOMM.
Wielton Trailers (Trailer)
Hubei Dongrun Auto (LCV) Th is Xiawgyang city headquartered automobile manufacturer that specialises in electric drivetrains is yet another Chinese brand looking to expand into Europe following success in Southeast Asia and Africa. On exhibit were 2.5 tonne and 4.5 tonne EV commercials, the former with a vendor body option and the latter with reefer unit. Sinotruk (HGV) Polish manufacturer Wielton brought two new tipping trailers to IAA – one of all-steel construction and the other an aluminium option. The company, which recently acquired Laurence David’s business in England, has also developed a new extra volume curtainsider, with improved and strengthened front and rear section. A new feature is the hydraulically raised roof which will reduce loading and reloading time. ORBCOMM (Telematics)
While the cab may look familiar (as the A7 8x4 model is on sale in Ireland) it’s the latest HOWO model, in tractor-unit form, from Chinese manufacturer Sinotruk. This T7H features a 500hp in-house developed Euro 6 MC13 litre diesel. The company’s President, Mr. Cai Dong was special guest of TRATON (formerly VW Truck & Bus) as Sinotruk is partner through its alliance with MAN.
Having acquired Blue Tree Systems, the Galway based fleet Text/Photos: Jarlath Sweeney | Cathal Doyle | Sean Murtagh
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