Trailer Magazine February 2020

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08 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

24 Economy International demand for cleaner transportation is driving innovation in fuel cells and emerging technologies. Australia is set to play a major role in the production of hydrogen.

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27 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.

36 Moving Floor A comprehensive look at moving floor systems in action across Australia.

45 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest innovations in trailer building equipment and components.

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54 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine met with Ann Lopez of Lopez Bros Transport to learn more about her journey in the commercial road transport industry.

56 Industry Icon With more than a decade of specialised experience in the design, production, delivery and after-sales support of road tankers, Adam Stanfield shares his thoughts on industry compliance and personal growth.

58 Fleet of the Month As the cost of living in today’s society continues to rise, providing nutritious food to those less fortunate is becoming increasingly critical. The FoodBasket at Maryborough has risen to this challenge, with the help of a new Hino 500 Series 10-pallet truck.

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60 World Map To remain competitive in the lighting solution scene, Aspöck Systems continuously invests in site development and product innovation. The latest ECOLED II rear lamp, which began serial production in September, is testament to the company’s achievements.

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A rigorous process When Infrastructure Australia (IA) added the Western Australian Government’s proposed upgrade for Bindoon Bypass as a Priority Project on the Infrastructure Priority List (IPL), it was welcomed by industry for its potential to increase triple road train productivity.

The IPL is a prioritised list of nationally significant investments – independently assessed by the IA Board – that provides decision makers with advice and guidance on projects that will underpin Australia’s continued prosperity.

The IPL is due for publication this month and is made up of two broad groups: ‘projects’, which are solutions to a defined problem/opportunity where a full business case has been completed by the proponent and positively evaluated

by IA; and ‘initiatives’, early stage solutions for which a business has not yet been completed.

Following significant growth of Western Australia’s resources sector, demand to move freight along the Great Northern Highway corridor between ports in metro Perth and the north-west, including Port Hedland, Cape Lambert and Dampier is considerable.

The proposed Bindoon Bypass, according to IA CEO, Romily Madew, aims to increase freight efficiency and

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productivity by enabling access for triple road trains for the entire trip between Muchea and Wubin on the Great Northern Highway with existing road alignments and gradients between Wubin and Muchea currently unsuitable.

She explains that drivers are often forced to stop at Wubin to decouple and reconfigure their vehicles into smaller combinations for this stretch of highway, decreasing freight productivity and efficiency since more truck trips are needed to deliver the same freight task.

The remedy, in this instance, is to build a new highway to the west of Bindoon. Scope of works include a single carriageway in each direction along with various road and intersection improvements. Additional safety enhancements will include overtaking lanes every five to 10 kilometres and four new rest stops suitable for accommodating light vehicles and road trains.

While the Bindoon Bypass upgrade is a win for commercial road transport operators, it also presents positive outcomes for all road users.

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NEWS

ARTSA Data releases Q4 2019 heavy vehicle registration market report New heavy vehicle registrations dropped

registration data, according to ARTSA Data

The March quarter new registration data

just under 8.0 per cent for 2019 compared

analytics, suggest there are further falls

is historically the slowest quarter of the

with the previous calendar year according

to come.

year, so this may not provide much of a

to the Australian Road Transport Suppliers

The pool of never registered VINs (i.e. the

lead as to whether this negative trend is

Association (ARTSA).

VINs taken out during the build phase

being sustained. The data at end June will

This followed a two-year run of annual

of registration) has been falling for both

provide a more accurate guide but for now

increases in new registrations of around

trucks (prime movers and rigids) and

there is no question that the new vehicle

15 per cent per annum. Total new

trailers since the middle of 2019.

registration data is pointing to a slowdown

registrations for 2019 were close to 37,500

The reduction in the never registered VIN

of significant proportion having reached

new units, off a historic high of 40,600

pool for trucks has been 17 per cent in

new highs in the previous two years.

in 2018. The 2019 year was the second

the last quarter of 2019 and the trailer

ARTSA Data analytics can supply a range of

highest total for new vehicle registrations

never registered VIN pool has shrunk by

custom reports that provide considerable

since ARTSA Data analytics began

28 per cent since peaking at end of March

detail by manufacturer, but can also be

analysing the National Exchange of Vehicle

2019. While there are numerous factors

analysed by State, by year and other

and Driver Information System (NEVDIS)

that influence these totals, they are a fair

variables such as registration category, VIN,

registration data in 2014.

indication that new vehicle work in the

postcode, age and more. Data is analysed

Data from the ‘never registered Vehicle

pipeline is falling for both trucks

quarterly and the data series has history

Identification Numbers (VIN)’ in the NEVDIS

and trailers.

back to the beginning of 2014.

The data that ARTSA has analysed includes registration details of prime movers, trailers, heavy rigids, medium rigids, special purpose vehicles and buses.

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NEWS

Northline outlines accomplishments and 2020 vision

Northline CEO, Craige Whitton.

Craige Whitton, CEO of Transport and

national and warehousing services.

Whitton also commented on Northline’s

logistics company, Northline, has reflected on

“The new system ‘Connect’, which will be

ability to manage rapidly changing needs

last year’s series of successes and how they

launched to customers in 2020, creates a

in project logistics by undertaking more

will drive the business forward.

single system with the ability to establish

complex projects.

Northline adapted to the changing needs of

alerts for international freight and integration

“Our experienced team works closely with

its customers in 2019, according to Whitton,

into the Northline App for domestic freight,”

our customers from initial feasibility, project

to help them grow in an environment of ever

said Whitton. “Following the Customer

scoping and investigation, through to project

increasing commercial pressures.

Portal launch, we will also be developing

delivery and completion,” he said. “In 2019,

To better service its customers, Northline

an Application Programming Interface (API)

it led us to undertake and complete work

engaged in a brand refresh.

integration for customers to interface and

on an end-to-end logistics contract for one

“We updated our branding including the

retrieve their consignment data such as track

of Australia’s biggest solar farms – the $277

adoption of a new tagline – Australia’s Global

and trace milestones and freight costs directly

million 255MW Sunraysia Solar PV project.”

Logistics People – to better reflect being

from our Freight Management System to

Northline also opened a $30 million Perth

proudly Australian but with a global outlook

better serve their customers.”

and services, underpinned by recognising

During 2019, Northline expanded its

depot in April.

“More than $120 million has now been

the value of relationships and continuing

international freight management capabilities

invested over the past six years to establish

to provide a personalised service to our

to service more than 100 countries.

“We also expanded our International

a state-of-the-art domestic multimodal

customers,” he said.

The business also developed an online

team to ensure we’re able to offer greater

network for Northline,” said Whitton. “In

customer portal for users to create freight

specialist advice and services,” said

2020, we will continue our investment

movements, pickup requests, warehouse

Whitton. “The expansion will be further

in our services and customers as well as

order processing and track and trace freight

supported by the international track and

growing our valued relationships – both in

movements across Northline’s international,

trace launch this year.”

Australia and overseas.”

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transport and national warehousing

Monadelphous awarded $110M in contracts Perth-based engineering group, Monadelphous, has secured construction and maintenance contracts in the resources and energy sectors with a combined value of approximately $110 million.

In Western Australia, Monadelphous is contracted by BHP to upgrade conveyor equipment, power switching and stackers by Q3 2020 at Mining Area C iron ore mine site in the Pilbara region.

The engineering group will also provide services associated with the demolition and rehabilitation of a number of end-of-life facilities at Nelson Point, Port Hedland. This contract is expected to commence in January 2020 and will be completed Q3 2020.

Monadelphous has also secured a 12-month extension to an existing contract with Nickel West for the provision of maintenance, shutdowns and offsite repair services at Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter.

Finally, Monadelphous has also been awarded a contract with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (Australia) for the construction of a reclaimer and two stackers at BHP’s South Flank Project in the Pilbara. The work is expected to provide approximately 70 employment opportunities and be completed Q1 2021.

In Queensland, the company has secured a three-year contract for the provision of general mechanical and maintenance services as part of Incitec Pivot’s scheduled turnarounds for its Queensland manufacturing facilities.

Demand for moving heavy mining machinery is on the rise across Australia.

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NEWS

VTA lauds transport industry response to bushfires

The transport industry is doing its bit to help in the wake of destructive bushfires.

Australians, as expected, have responded

for livestock; water, food and supplies

important is that the long-term planning is

magnificently, and with selfless enthusiasm

delivered to impacted communities; and

done now to mitigate future supply chain

and generosity, to the bushfire crisis

people being transported out of fire zones

disruptions.”

unfolding around the country, according to

are visual examples of how the transport

The VTA has urged operators to note road

Victorian Transport Association CEO, Peter

industry is responding, with much more

closures.

Anderson.

being done behind the scene to minimise

“At a practical level, we urge all operators

“It has been humbling to witness the

disruptions in the supply chain.

to take note of extensive road closures in

heroics of volunteer firefighters and first

“As governments act and communities

the north and east part of Victoria, and

responders protecting life and property, as

recover, it will be important for the role

elsewhere around Australia – flood and

well as the generosity of ordinary citizens

of supply chains and logistics to feature

fire has cut off road access to Western

donating money, food, clothing, shelter

prominently in the long-term planning

Australia for up to five days,” said

and whatever else they can to fellow

likely to be undertaken by permanent

Anderson.

citizens impacted by the fires,” he said.

bureaucracies being established state and

“The Victorian Department of Transport

“The transport industry is most certainly

federally to respond to the permanent

has listed the closure of more than 100

doing its bit to help, with supply chain

threat of bushfire.

roads so please consult the VicTraffic

logistics a key part of virtually every aspect

“The VTA stands ready to advise these

website when planning your journey.

of bushfire response and disaster recovery.

new agencies on how the transport

“It is also advisable to have your drivers

“As an industry we should be proud of

industry can support their efforts. Short-

install the VicEmergency app on their

our efforts to support the early phases

term disruptions such as road and bridge

smartphone for real time updates on fire

of recovery: images of convoys of feed

closures can be overcome but what’s

activity throughout the state,” he said.

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CTI Logistics releases trading update CTI Logistics expects to report profit

continue to be impacted by the state

letter dated 23 December 2019. “The

before tax of approximately $1.5 million

of the economy, particularly in Western

complete financial results for the half year

for the half-year ended 31 December

Australia, with reductions in volumes and

to 31 December 2019 will be released to

2019, compared to $4.1 million for the

activity, and pressures on margins from

the market in February 2020.”

prior corresponding period reached after

both existing and potential clients.

adding back the contingent consideration

Company Secretary, Owen Venter, said the

of $2.34 million relating to the purchase of

company continues to generate strong

Jayde Transport.

cash flow and is poised to take advantage

Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation

of, and benefit from, any uplift in the

Amortisation (EBITDA) for the prior period

economy despite challenging market

ended 31 December 2018 was $9.6 million

conditions.

on revenue of $111.8 million, with EBITDA

“The company also continues to invest in

for the half year ended 31 December 2019

information technology to enhance our

expected to be approximately $7.0 million

operating systems and performance in

on similar revenue.

both warehousing and transport,” he said

The results, according to CTI Logistics,

in an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)

CTI Logistics in action.

NEWS

Cyber threat in mining prompts industry to adapt It will take a catastrophic event for

remote control of operational equipment.

this survey as we see the potential to

cybersecurity to be taken seriously in the

That’s the level of risk that we are facing.”

improve cybersecurity across the mining

mining and resources industry according to

Global Head of Cybersecurity at BHP, Thomas

Australian researchers at State of Play.

Leen, said the mining industry is up against

environment,” said Price.

“There are several challenges specific

A report has revealed that 98 per cent of top-

archaic processes when it comes to evolving

to the mining sector as documented in

level executives expect a catastrophic event

the Australian Cyber Security Industry

is required to drive an industry response

on the cybersecurity front.

“Mining as an industry has a low level of

to cybersecurity in mining, following deep

cybersecurity maturity, mainly due to legacy

CSIRO – such as operational technology,

analysis of Australia’s largest mining and

environments that lack basic capabilities,”

connected equipment and sensors,

service companies including: BHP, Rio Tinto,

availability of data, anomaly detection and

South32 and Anglo American.

he said.

State of Play said the the second most likely

State of Play Chairman and Co-founder,

driver to instigate change, after a catastrophic

“There are plenty of growth opportunities

Graeme Stanway, said the risk of

event, according to report findings, will be

- especially when the sector collaborates

cybersecurity failures in mining could be

government-led initiatives and responses.

with organisations like AustCyber to have

severe.

“In an increasingly automated and

AustCyber CEO, Michelle Price, said public-

a coordinated voice on the kind of support

private partnership is the key to driving

it needs to push forward cyber resilience,”

interconnected world, the risk of rogue

change in the way the mining industry

systems and equipment is growing rapidly,”

approaches cybersecurity.

she said.

South32 head of cybersecurity, Clayton

said Stanway. “If someone hacks into a

“AustCyber has collaborated with METS

Brazil, sees this collaboration as a strength of

mining system, they can potentially take

Ignited and State of Play to conduct

cybersecurity in the mining industry.

Roadmap developed in conjunction with

the volatility of markets.

“Cybersecurity is incredibly collaborative in mining, we know it’s a critical industry for our nation and we all want to be safer,” he said.

Brazil sees a strong cybersecurity capability as a strategic opportunity for South32.

“Done properly, cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage for us,” he said.

METS Ignited CEO, Adrian Beer, said industry growth and sustainability will come from collaboration and the implementation of standards.

“Mining operations are still made up of legacy closed systems that have customised integrations between them,” he said.

“However, the modern technology vendor community is trying to overcome these systems with new models, building collaboration and trust between mining and the technology sector will create a secure sustainable future.”

Beer added that standards have a two-prong role to play.

“There is clearly a need for both a strong set of standards to define what good looks like in terms of cybersecurity more broadly,” he said.

As mining companies and freight carriers adopt modern technologies over legacy systems, the risk of exposing a business to hackers increases.

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“And a set of industry standards to ensure that the specific needs are met to deliver those secure outcomes.”

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NEWS

CUB and McColl’s trial ‘Water on Wheels’ drought relief initiative CUB Queensland Sales Director, Mick McKeown, said the water deliveries were just one of the small things they could do to help those in regional Queensland who were still battling through drought.

“We helped launch Water on Wheels because regional Australian communities like those in the Southern Downs have always supported us,” he said.

“We have the water and McColl’s has the transport network, so it makes perfect sense for us to focus some of our disaster relief efforts on an initiative like this.

McColl’s driver Jamie Luke and Farmer Gerard Wren at the Wren’s property at Dalveen.

“This is a trial run over the next couple of months as we work closely with Granite Belt Drought Assist and other organisations on the

A recent delivery of free non-potable water to

are doing it tough as a result. We really

ground to identify farms who need this water

Southern Downs farm marks the beginning of

appreciate what CUB and McColl’s are doing

and who are located within 50km of the

a pilot program, Water on Wheels, by Carlton

to help people in our community.”

Newell or Pacific highways.

& United Breweries (CUB) and national

Dam levels in the region are very low with

“Water on Wheels has been created to

transport company, McColl’s.

This program to assist drought-stricken

Stanthorpe expected to run out of water later

deliver recycled water to farmers in need

this month and Warwick in August 2020

as we continue to support those Australian

farmers will see non-potable water

unless there is significant rain.

communities that have always supported us.”

delivered to farms in Queensland and New

Fourth-generation farmer Greg Free and his

McColl’s Group Business Development

South Wales.

The water, CUB and McColl’s said in a joint

wife Sue took delivery of 25,000 litres of

Manager, Andrew Thompson, said it was

water on their horse and cattle property at

devastating to see how tough some families

statement, can then be used by farmers to

Womina, in Warwick, on 13 December 2019.

water their crops and livestock as they battle

“We’re down to about 40 head of cattle

were doing it.

The bulk food grade division operates

the drought.

now, we’ve had to destock because of the

Australia’s largest fleet of tankers

Water on Wheels uses specially-treated

lack of water,” said Greg Free. “Normally

dedicated to transporting wine, beer, cider,

recycled water left over from the brewing

we’d run about 120 head of cattle, but with

fruit juices, chocolate, food oils, glucose,

process at CUB’s Yatala plant, which brews

no water it’s too hard to keep them going.

concentrates and a variety of other

about 400 million litres of beer a year and is

We also usually grow crops including barley,

products. It is these tankers which will be

Australia’s biggest brewery.

corn, sorghum and oats, but the drought has

The program will see recycled water delivered

put a stop to that. It’s completely dry, there

used to transport the water.

“We have hundreds of drivers travelling

to farms located within 50km of the Newell

isn’t a blade of grass to be found, so this

throughout Australia to farms every week to

or Pacific highways in Queensland and New

water will be a big help.”

pick up milk supplies,” said Thompson. “We

South Wales.

Gerard and Trish Wren of Dalveen, about

have seen first-hand how dry many parts of

Southern Downs Mayor, Tracy Dobie, said

40km south of Warwick, have also received a

Queensland and New South Wales are and

water deliveries would make an enormous

load of water.

the struggles that families on the land have

difference to the region, which was drought

Gerard Wren said they had been forced to

to battle.

declared in May 2018.

agist their cattle on another property while

“McColl’s wants to do whatever it can to help

“This is the worst drought we have

they tried to nurse them through the tough

these farmers until the rain comes.”

experienced in history,” said Cr Dobie. “We

drought conditions. The couple own 660

Granite Belt Drought Assist will help

haven’t had rain for a couple of years, and it’s

acres of land but because of the ongoing dry

coordinate the farmers who receive the water.

heart breaking to see the effect that is having

conditions they fear if things do not change

Manager Glenda Riley said the water

on this region. The last real significant rain we

soon they may have to sell off potential

deliveries would make a huge difference to

had was in March 2017, and many people

breeding stock.

those who are living on the land.

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Government pledges $25 million to new Cape Hardy Port Precinct A proposed Cape Hardy Port Precinct

to upgrade key freight roads across the lower

will receive $25 million from the Federal

Eyre Peninsula under the Roads of Strategic

said Ramsey.

Government to support the project on South

Once established the port would link to the

Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.

Importance program.”

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey

The precinct would serve to bolster

said proponents of renewable hydrogen,

Whyalla, to provide port access for billions

agriculture, mining, green manufacturing and

graphite, grains, hay and iron industry had

of tonnes of iron projects in the state’s

indigenous business into a multi-user, multi-

all been pressing for support to develop a

north which at this stage have no viable

commodity manufacturing and export hub.

multi-commodity port and the Cape Hardy

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

commitment should help the proponents

path to market.

“The Government also recently committed

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

secure the rest of the funding they need

up to $40 million in funding through the

Development Michael McCormack this week

from other interested parties to make this

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

said the investment would support a multi-

project a reality.

towards the development of pumped hydro

commodity deep-water port at Cape Hardy.

“If we are to realise our true potential

in South Australia,” he said.

“Right across South Australia and the nation,

we need to ensure we have the right

“The kind of investment in supporting

we are investing in the critical infrastructure

infrastructure in place for other projects,”

infrastructure we are announcing today is

needed to connect our world-class food, fibre

he said.

“It has long been my view that a “Cape

critical to maximising the benefits of these

and commodities to export infrastructure – for instance our $25.6 million commitment

Class” capable deep sea port in South

and investment in regional South Australia.”

Australia on the Eyre Peninsula is needed,”

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MaxiTRANS halves production lead times for Trout River Live Bottom Trailers Streamlined manufacturing efficiencies, as

Trout River live bottom trailer.

well as the commencement of production of Trout River Live Bottom Trailers at MaxiTRANS’ manufacturing facility in Richlands, Queensland, has resulted in a significant reduction in delivery time for the specialised trailer model.

Improved production processes at Trout River’s existing Hallam facility in Victoria, combined with the addition of production of Live Bottom Trailers commencing at Richlands in Queensland, has allowed MaxiTRANS to reduce the delivery time of new units to customers by over half since Trout River Australia joined the MaxiTRANS family in December 2018.

“By streamlining production of the Live Bottom Trailer we are able to provide our customers with even greater access to the product, and now with the added benefit of shorter lead times,” said Trout River Australia General Manager, Rodney Wells.

Wells said MaxiTRANS is extremely proud of the fact it designs and produces its

for drivers and construction workers that

“The wide diversity of specialised

trailers locally in Australia. The addition

need to unload where there are height

applications means bulk material can be

of manufacturing Trout River product

or space restrictions that are not suited

delivered with accuracy and safety in a

in Richlands, Queensland, is a further

to a conventional tipping trailer. It’s the

wide variety of applications and the Live

demonstration of its commitment to local

ideal complementary product to any bulk

Bottom system can be configured to trailer

manufacturing.

“We are also proud that, while production

haulage fleet.

or rigid variations,” said Wells.

Operators currently using Trout River

MaxiTRANS said the Live Bottom Trailer

of our Live Bottom Trailers has become more

Live Bottom trailers are reported to be

can be set up with a choice of specialised

efficient, we have been able to continue to

impressed with the clean discharge

attachments including chip spreaders,

deliver the same high level of quality the

process, leaving no material inside the

diffusers, side conveyors, shoulder chutes,

product is known for,” said Wells.

Live Bottom Trailers provide operators with

trailer after unloading.

spreaders and even a water tank option,

The Trout River Live Bottom Trailer can

all of which make the trailer suitable for a

an alternative to conventional tipping and

safely discharge material in just minutes

wide diversity of applications.

side-tip trailers with a specialised capability

while moving, creating an accurate spread

“With added manufacturing capacity, now

to unload bulk commodities via an interior

when required - an application in demand

is the perfect time to invest and grow your

conveyor belt system.

when laying asphalt due to its conveyor

fleet’s capabilities,” said Wells. “If you

“These trailers are ideally suited for

belt system.

haven’t considered this type of product

working in environments with low hanging

A Live Bottom Patching Unit is also

before, then now is the time to discuss

electric cables or construction sites with

available that can maintain load

with MaxiTRANS to see how Live Bottom

height restrictions,” said Wells.

temperatures, particularly useful with

trailers can complement your business.”

The advantage of the system provides a

some loads in Australia’s extreme climatic

The Trout River product is available via the

significantly safer working environment

variations.

national MaxiTRANS Dealer Network.

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SAF-Holland confirms new segmentation in corporate management Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, has

the areas of technical development, product

assume responsibility for a broader range of

appointed Mike Ginocchio as the president

management, product planning, business

activities,” said SAF-Holland CEO, Alexander

of what will soon be a combined Asia Pacific

development and strategic purchasing.

Geis. “He and his team were very successful

and China arm of the business.

In January 2016 he was appointed Vice

in integrating the York Group, India, which

Ginocchio, currently serving as President of

President of the APAC region. On 1 January

was acquired last year, into the SAF-Holland

the Asia Pacific region (APAC) and member

2019, Ginocchio became the president of the

Group. With regard to the Chinese market he

of the Group Management Board of SAF-

APAC region and a member of the Group

will consistently complete the relaunch and

Holland group, will assume responsibility for

Management Board of SAF-Holland.

put us back on the road to success there.”

the China region on 1 January 2020.

Ginocchio is a graduate engineer and

SAF-Holland Australia has also appointed

SAF-Holland segments as of 1 January 2020

postdoctoral lawyer. He initially studied

Mario Colosimo as Managing Director. He has

will comprise the EMEA, Americas and

mechanical engineering at the Marquette

stepped down as General Manager of Byrne

APAC_I/China regions.

University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, followed

Ginocchio worked for SAF-Holland in the US

by law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in

Trailers and will report to Ginocchio.

Colosimo has 35-plus years of experience in

from 1995 through to 2015 in various staff

Chicago, Illinois.

the sale, supply and manufacturing of road

and operational management positions in

“I am very pleased that Mike Ginocchio will

transport equipment and componentry.

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Grain growers’ cooperative poised to perform following challenging FY2019 The CBH Group’s strong operational and

totalling $60.4 million, the Marketing

ports for export customers,” he said.

underlying financial performance has been

and Trading loss, several impairments in

At the end of September 2019, Operations

impacted by global grain market forces

investments and one-off costs.

recorded a division surplus before rebates

leading to a Group deficit before rebates

CBH CEO, Jimmy Wilson, said the Group

of $115.9, up from $91 million, driven

of $13.3 million and a net loss after tax of

experienced a strong start to the financial

higher by increased harvest volumes.

$29.7 million according to 2019 financial

year, with large harvest volumes coupled

“This was a particularly good outcome,

results.

with higher grain prices driving robust

given the $4 per tonne or $60.4 million

For the 12 months to the end of

underlying performance.

fee reduction passed on to marketers and

September 2019, CBH received and

“Most Western Australian growers

growers,” said Wilson.

managed the second largest harvest on

experienced an exceptional harvest, with

“In line with our purpose of sustainably

record at 16.4 million tonnes, with Group

the second largest crop on record, also the

returning value to growers, we made a

revenue rising by 10 per cent to $4.2

highest value grain crop ever produced,”

record annual investment in the network,

billion, driven by high grain values in the

said Wilson.

accelerating the pace of new storage

first half of the year.

“Our underlying performance was strong,

builds that will drive throughput capacity

The increase in Group revenue was

particularly from the Operations division

and efficiency, enable competitive supply

offset by the $4 per tonne supply chain

which performed well to safely and

chain fees and meet export demand at

fee reduction provided to growers and

efficiently receive the large crop and move

the right time to capture value for our

marketers for the 2018-19 harvest,

it through the supply chain to our four

growers’ grain,” he said.

Most Western Australian growers experienced an exceptional harvest, with the second largest crop on record according to CBH CEO, Jimmy Wilson.

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K&S searches for new CFO Road freight specialist, K&S Corporation,

Australia, 22 national depots including

modal rail and sea containers.

has announced the departure by mutual

state-of-the-art depots at Truganina in

The company is considered one of the

consent of its Chief Financial Officer,

Victoria and Kewdale in Western Australia,

largest independent rail freight forwarders

Wayne Johnston.

with over 160,000 sqm of other state

in Australia and also one of the largest

Johnston, who replaced long standing

based warehousing and over 1,700 multi

users of coastal shipping.

servant Bryan Walsh, had been with the company since October 2018.

K&S is on the move.

He completed his term as CFO officially on 16 December.

Johnston had, prior to this, held senior roles with Spicers, PaperlinX, Symbion Health and Mayne Group.

In a brief statement K&S said it had commenced a recruitment process to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer.

“The Board thanks Mr Johnston for his contribution over the past 14 months and wishes him well for the future,” it said.

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NEWS

Digitalisation, automation will help e-commerce supply chains overcome profitability challenge Logistics company, DHL, has identified digitalisation and automation in the supply

DHL HQ.

support better demand forecasting to allow inventory to be placed closer to the end

chain as an imperative for online retailers

customer and to optimise transport routings,

looking to grow and compete over the

reducing time on the road. As many of

long term.

In its latest white paper, the company, which

these technologies evolve further and new

last year announced an investment of at

that are able to deploy them effectively within

least 2.2 billion USD in digitalisation through

their supply chain will be best positioned to

2025, provides new insights on how specific

address the costly inefficiencies, volatile order

challenges within the e-commerce supply

trends and demanding customer expectations

chain can be overcome with the support of

that characterise the fiercely competitive

new technologies.

Change at the Speed of the Consumer:

e-commerce market.

How E-Commerce is Accelerating Logistics Innovations, authored by Professor Lisa Harrington, President and CEO of lharrington group llc, looks at six principal areas where e-commerce is challenging the supply chains of merchants and logistics companies: customer expectations for a perfect buying experience; consumers’ desire to buy and receive goods ‘anywhere, anytime’; exploding demand for urban delivery; competition for labor and wage inflation; the emergence of new online sales models and unexpected surges in demand; and environmental concerns.

The impact of these challenges is most keenly felt in the areas of fulfilment and last mile delivery.

Labour in the US, for example, which is the world’s second largest e-commerce market accounts for 40-60 per cent of warehousing operating costs.

With real estate company CBRE predicting in 2018 that an additional 450,000 warehouse workers will be needed in the US by the end of 2019 and unemployment at a consistently low rate, this presents a risk in terms of both cost and recruitment, particularly during peak periods.

Increased urbanisation, combined with heightened pressure – from both socially conscious consumers and municipal authorities, in particular – to reduce the

show that profitability is still a major

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innovations come to the market, companies

“The insights from this new white paper challenge for many e-commerce companies, despite - or often actually because of - the dynamic growth of the sector,” said DHL eCommerce Solutions CEO, Ken Allen.

“It also gives our customers a comprehensive overview of the specific areas where that challenge is most prevalent, and which technologies currently offer the most environmental impact of transport operations

potential to support them.

is forcing retailers to seek out creative ways of

“DHL’s innovation approach is targeted at

balancing delivery convenience with reduced

identifying, piloting and deploying across

mileage for diesel-powered vehicles over the

our global network the most effective

last mile.

technologies and solutions in each of these

Across each of the profitability challenges,

areas. We will continue to actively expand

technologies already exist that allow

robotics and automation across many parts

companies to reduce unit costs, better

of our operations, for example, and we see

forecast needed inventory or increase

artificial intelligence becoming an enabler

productivity to absorb additional growth.

throughout our business in the future. There

Robotics and automated sorting systems,

is no ‘silver bullet’, but companies must

for example, allow companies to process

embrace new technologies and innovate to

higher order volumes without the need to

thrive,” he said.

engage large numbers of temporary workers.

Acknowledging that innovation can itself

Advanced Warehouse Execution Systems,

be a profitability challenge, particularly

combining Internet of Things capabilities,

if approached at the wrong pace or with

machine learning, business intelligence and

excessive outlays of capital, the research also

data mining agents can increase performance

detailed a three-step approach to innovating

and responsiveness to meet rising customer

successfully.

expectations.

Focusing on innovations that provide

While autonomous vehicles for last-mile

differentiation; adopting a long-term,

delivery still await regulatory approval in

strategic view of innovation; and bridging the

many markets, digitalisation can already

silos of people, software and machines.

Bruce Rock Engineering acquires D-Trans National equipment provider, Bruce Rock

“We are excited about this new growth

D-Trans customers.

Engineering (BRE), has expanded its Western

phase for BRE and confident that our

D-Trans specialises in the manufacture of

Australian footprint with the acquisition of

respective teams will work well together to

trailers, truck fit outs, spare parts, and fleet

D-Trans Motor Body Builders in Geraldton.

meet the challenges that lie ahead. Having

hire of trailers and dollies. The company has

BRE now has five facilities across WA

five world-class facilities will reinforce

a skilled and professional team which also

including its other locations such as Bruce

our position as an industry leader in road

provides EBS and ABS brake testing, fitting

Rock, Forrestfield, Welshpool and Port

transport equipment design, manufacture

and modifications, and completes all types

Hedland.

“This is a key element of our growth

and maintenance,” he said.

The facility will be rebranded as Bruce

of repairs and maintenance for trailers.

“There are a wide range of complementary

strategy, complementing our existing

Rock Engineering Geraldton and operate

services that will enable us to provide

service offering and extending our reach

primarily as a sales, spare parts, repairs

a comprehensive product and service

into Geraldton and the Midwest where we

and maintenance, and support centre for

offering across WA,” said Verhoogt.

will operate as the sole heavy trailer OEM

existing and future customers in the region.

“These include hydraulics, air, electrics and

in the area,” said BRE Managing Director,

Over the past 20 years, D-Trans has serviced

general steel fabrication, which are integral

Damion Verhoogt.

“Customer service and product support are

Western Australia with a high quality of

to our business.”

trades and experience and will complement

The former owners of D-Trans will continue

key elements in our Vision and Mission and

the BRE design, manufacture and product

to manage the business in the interim

we have proven in the Pilbara that there is

offering across many areas. At the same

while it is fully incorporated into BRE. The

no better way to do this than with a physical

time, BRE’s 40 years of experience and

staff of 18 will be transitioned to BRE in

presence in a region.

knowledge will be made available to existing

the coming weeks.

Aramex prepares for rush following record year Global courier company, Aramex, has

During December, the company has

across Australia will help Aramex unlock

reported a record year having exceeding

reported its top five delivery areas were

advantages for the business, its franchisees

two million deliveries for the first time in

Sydney Melbourne, Port Macquarie, Surry

Australia.

With Australians spending an estimated

Hills and Toowoomba.

Aramex also delivered two million more

and customers.

“We know that convenience is king, and

$18 billion over the traditional festive season,

parcels in 2019 than it did in 2018.

investing in resources to help

Aramex Australia exceeded delivering

“E-commerce has completely changed how

our customers and Australian businesses

450,000 parcels in time for Christmas it

we shop, and it’s transformed Australia’s peak

capitalise on the growth of e-commerce this

confirmed in a statement this week.

retail and delivery season.

year,” he said.

Despite achieving the new record mark of

Christmas may have passed but for couriers

“We’re currently in the pilot stage of a new

deliveries, Aramex CEO Peter Lipinski said

and many businesses across Australia, we’re

click and collect service with some of our

couriers across Australia were preparing

sure the delivery demand will continue this

partners and are exploring

for the post-Christmas rush of returns and

month with a surge in returns of online

different ways we can provide our customers

growing delivery demand.

“It’s no secret that Australians love online

shopping purchases,” said Lipinski.

Aramex is a global provider of

with even more convenience.

Lipinski said Aramex was committed

shopping and this is driving exceptional

comprehensive logistics and transport

to delivering for businesses of any

growth and demand in the transport

operating in over 65 countries.

size. The company, as a result, was

sector. This Christmas was a record year for

In 2016 it acquired the Fastway Couriers

structuring itspricing to suit not only

us at Aramex with almost half a million more

network in Australia and is set to complete

large-scale corporate customers, but also

parcels delivered in December than what was

its national rebrand in the coming months.

smaller companies just beginning their

delivered in December 2018,” he said.

According to Lipinski, the rebrand

e-commerce journey.

we’ve laid strong foundations and have been

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in February INTERNATIONAL DEMAND FOR CLEANER TRANSPORTATION IS DRIVING INNOVATION IN FUEL CELLS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. AUSTRALIA IS SET TO PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN IN THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan.

It was only last month that Australia’s

production base to foster domestic growth

Minister for Resources and Northern

and meet future export demand in Japan

Australia, Matt Canavan, and Japan’s

and the region,” he said.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,

“The opportunities are great. Scenarios

Hiroshi Kajiyama, signed a Joint Statement

developed for the National Hydrogen

on Cooperation on Hydrogen and Fuel

Strategy indicate an Australian hydrogen

Cells during an economic dialogue held in

industry could generate about 8,000 jobs

Melbourne.

and about $11 billion a year in GDP

Australia and Japan share a strong

by 2050.

commitment to cooperating on the

“Australia and Japan recognise that

deployment of hydrogen as a clean,

hydrogen is a key contributor to reducing

secure, affordable and sustainable source

emissions, especially when produced from

of energy.

renewable energy or fossil fuels combined

Minister Canavan said Australia and

with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and

Japan are well placed to maximise the

Storage (CCUS).

opportunities presented by hydrogen,

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment,

based on a long history of successful

Simon Birmingham, said the statement

energy and resource trade.

of cooperation on hydrogen reaffirms

“Australia is building a hydrogen

Australia’s strong and long-standing trade

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partnership with Japan.

With $2 million in Federal Government

also test hydrogen safety and distribution,

“Australia has long been a reliable supplier

research funding allocated to it, the

including the potential for the safe

of energy needs and as global demand for

Hydrogen Transition Centre will develop

transportation of hydrogen through natural

hydrogen continues to grow so does the

hydrogen fuel cells to work in tandem with

gas pipes.

potential to turn Australia into a major

electric vehicle technologies as part of the

Long-term, the centre will also support

global exporter of hydrogen, particularly to

fast growing multi-billion dollar hydrogen

the region to become a producer of so-

countries such as Japan,” he said.

market.

called “green” hydrogen, an exportable

Minister Canavan said Australia is well

“The Federal Government investment will

commodity, made by using renewable

placed to be a major hydrogen producer.

see our researchers partner with Australia’s

electricity to split hydrogen and oxygen

“A hydrogen industry could potentially

leading truck manufacturer, Kenworth, as

from water to create a new mode of

create thousands of new jobs, many in

well as with industry leaders in hydrogen

energy storage.

regional areas, and billions of dollars in

fuel-cells, electric vehicles and gas

Site works began last December at

economic growth between now and 2050.

distribution,” said Martin.

Australian Gas Networks’ Hydrogen Park

It will be another energy export we can

It is understood PACCAR is poised to

in South Australia as the state looked to

supply to existing and new markets,”

partner on HyceL@Warrnambool in

lead the way in renewable technology and

he said.

which fuel-cells can create electricity from

future fuels for road transport and other

Australia and Japan will continue to

hydrogen and oxygen with water vapour

industries.

cooperate on the Hydrogen Energy Supply

the predominant emission.

Hydrogen produced by a 1.25 megawatt

Chain (HESC) project in Victoria, which is

An electric truck, using this technology,

electrolyser, the largest of its kind in

making progress towards establishing the

can create power while driving, to dispense

Australia, using renewable electricity

world’s first international liquid hydrogen

with the frequent stops currently required

and water will be injected into South

supply chain.

of battery charging infrastructure.

Australia’s gas supply as part of a five-

Meanwhile, Deakin University has

“If successful, the enhanced technologies

year demonstration project at the Tonsley

announced it will pioneer an Australian

could be used by Kenworth trucks made

Innovation District.

first Hydrogen Transition Centre to help

here in Australia, as well as those made

The hydrogen will be blended with natural

fuel cleaner, low emissions trucks in

internationally by Kenworth’s parent

gas and delivered through the existing

Victoria.

company PACCAR – a US Fortune 500

gas network to more than 700 properties

The centre to be established at Deakin’s

company. The technologies can also be

in Mitchell Park at no additional cost to

Warrnambool campus in the state’s

applied to other heavy vehicles, such

residents.

southwest, will partner with industry on

as buses, including those operated by

The electrolyser expected to arrive at

the $20 million research and industry

Warrnambool Bus Lines,” Martin said.

Hydrogen Park SA early next year with

testing site according to Deakin Vice-

According to Deakin the Hydrogen

hydrogen production scheduled to start in

Chancellor Professor Iain Martin.

Transition Centre will put Victoria’s

mid-2020.

“Freight trucking continues to grow

southwest at the heart of Australia’s

The South Australian Government has

here and overseas, and trucks are

work in hydrogen fuel-cell innovation and

further committed to support Australian

driving further, with heavier loads; all big

position the region well, to cash-in as new

Gas Infrastructure Group’s virtual

challenges. The centre confirms Deakin’s

markets for hydrogen technologies emerge

Australian Hydrogen Centre that will

commitment to the Warrnambool campus

in the international push for cleaner

focus on research, feasibility studies and

and the broader region, and when the

transport.

sharing knowledge around greater use of

HyceL@Warrnambool project is fully

The global fuel-cell market is predicted to

hydrogen in the gas networks, including

established it will create up to 200 full-time

be worth more than $71 billion.

the findings from Hydrogen Park SA’s

jobs,” he said.

In addition to truck tech, the centre will

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TRAILER BUILDER

Committed to the cause NEW SOUTH WALES–BASED TRAILER BUILDER, MUSCAT TRAILERS, HAS APPOINTED A SALES REPRESENTATIVE TO BOLSTER ITS PRESENCE IN THE VICTORIA REGION. Muscat Trailers CEO, Troy Azzopardi, has

Muscat Trailers Sales Representative, Dayle Graham.

named Dayle Graham as the new sales representative after carefully reviewing the company’s structure and future direction.

“Dayle started his new role with Muscat Trailers on 14 October 2019 and will be responsible for driving and maintaining sales growth within Victoria, the New South Wales border and South Australia,” Troy says.

“Dayle comes to us with some a solid background in the transport industry and a proven ability to build and strengthen new and existing relationships in his designated territory,” he said. “These qualities will assist Dayle in executing and driving new and existing opportunities for the business.”

Dayle met with Muscat Trailers’ Narellan operation mid-October as an introduction to the business; he will be responsible for selling both Muscat tipping trucks and trailers as well as Etnyre live floor brands.

“By having Graham in this position will mean the company has the capacity to meet the increasing demands without compromising on quality,” Troy says.

Dayle, who has 35 years of industry expertise, says he is excited to join the Muscat Trailers family.

“In my current role as sales representative I will be supporting the original customer base as well as expanding Muscat Trailers’ presence in Victoria,” he says.

“The Victorian market has large volume

Trailers sales team in Victoria, Dayle is also

manufacturers that often find it difficult to

responsible for after sales support.

build products to custom specs. This niche

“I will be working in conjunction with Ron

market is what Muscat Trailers specialises in.

“As a first-class tipper manufacturer,

Bird of Aluminium Tippers Australia,” he

Muscat Trailers produce and distribute

authorised service and repair agent for

Fast Fact

quality, innovative products, and having

Muscat Trailers in Victoria.”

Muscat Trailers is set to showcase

familiarised myself with the team, it is clear that Troy Azzopardi cares about his people and his customers. New, exciting times are, indeed, ahead.”

In addition to reinforcing the Muscat

says. “Aluminium Tippers Australia is the

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TRAILER BUILDER

In perfect alignment KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS PARTNERED WITH FAMILY-OWNED DEALER, THE BROWN & HURLEY GROUP, TO REINFORCE THE NATIONAL SUPPORT AND DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES OF ITS TRAILERS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. The partnership will see Brown & Hurley

can quickly obtain the equipment they need

located service centres makes for a strong

offer Krueger Transport Equipment’s range

to get straight to work.

partnership for customers.

of skels, flat tops, curtainsiders and dry

The two-family owned, Australian

Dylan Hurley (Manager – Trailer Division)

vans, enabling a full package of prime

companies are committed to their staff;

and Grant Krueger are both excited by the

movers, trailers and finance solutions for

with extensive training conducted across all

opportunity to bring the two powerhouse

customers

facets of their operations, their customers

family businesses together.

Stock on the ground at the Brown & Hurley

and providing innovative solutions and

“The businesses are strongly aligned, and

dealerships will, according to Krueger Sales

exceptional service. This commitment

we are expecting the partnership to deliver

Director, Grant Krueger, ensure customers

combined with both companies strategically

value to our businesses, to our customers,

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Dylan Hurley and Grant Krueger.

Krueger drop deck curtainsider B-double combinations fitted with mezzanine decks.

and to our staff,” Grant Krueger says. “The partnership was effective 1 January 2020 and already operators are lining up to order the new products.”

The businesses are strongly aligned, and we are expecting the partnership to deliver value to our businesses, to our customers, and to our staff,

Since 1976, Victorian trailer builder and family-owned operation, Krueger Transport Equipment, has worked closely with

provide optimal return on investment and

commercial road transport businesses

greater payloads to boost the bottom lines

Fast Fact

throughout Australia to enhance trailing

of transport companies big and small.

Responding to Australia’s growing

equipment in the interests of achieving

“With quality road transport options

freight task, Krueger offers its

significant performance gains and better

including a full range of skeletal trailers,

36-pallet drop deck curtainsider

safety outcomes for vehicle operators.

flat tops, drop decks, curtain-sided trailers

B-double combination – the

Krueger Transport Equipment has developed

and dry freight vans – available in various

Kurtainer – which features high-

a diverse selection of semi-trailers – drawing

configurations from single and B-double

cubic capacity and the latest trailer

on more than 40 years of innovation – to

to A-double and other Performance-Based

design technologies. Krueger pushes

bolster Australia’s ever-growing freight task.

Standards specifications – Krueger has

boundaries when it comes to

Grant Krueger firmly believes in delivering

reliable, hard wearing trailers suited for high

innovation.

innovative and dependable equipment to

productivity,” he says. www.trailermag.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Shaping tomorrow WITH PLANS WELL UNDERWAY TO EXPAND ACROSS THE NATION, DELTA GROUP HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF SUCCILIFT HOOKLOADERS FROM BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT – BOLSTERING A RELIABLE AND FIT-FOR-PURPOSE FLEET. As General Manager Recycling & Logistics at

With more than 1,000 pieces of plant

worked with Tipper and special equipment

Delta Group, Dominic Santullo is responsible

equipment and a team and of dedicated

manufacturer, Bulk Transport Equipment

for the operation of Australia’s largest

professionals spread far and wide across

(BTE) to meet the growing demand for

privately-owned fleet of specialist plant

Australia, Dominic works closely with major

its services with new road transport

equipment.

clients such as Boral, Holcim, Hanson,

equipment. Dominic says the company’s

He joined Delta Group more than 20 years

Veolia, Cleanaway and Tier One builders

latest fleet additions – Succilift hookloaders

ago in the mid 1990s and his role has grown

like Lendlease, John Holland and Multiplex

– will support the rapid growth of Delta’s

with the company. Today, Dominic oversees

(to name a few) to coordinate the flow of

Commercial Bin Hire division in Melbourne

the people, plant and logistical systems that

construction waste and recycled materials

as well as lay the groundwork for the

power Delta’s demolition, civil construction,

to and from hundreds of projects at any

company’s national expansion.

recycling and waste management, asbestos

one time.

For the past five years, Delta Group has

“First launched in 2018, our Commercial Bin

and environmental divisions.

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Hire division is capitalising on demand for

hooklift truck with a transfer trailer combination or any other specialised equipment have a one-stop shop where they can discuss their concept and utilise our extensive engineering and manufacturing to produce their equipment,” Alan says. “We provide service departments at our BTE Toowoomba QLD facility along with our Dandenong sites to ensure customers have access to urgent repair along with scheduled servicing to maintain equipment in sound operating condition.”

BTE manages the importation, sales, service and spare parts for the Succilift hookloaders throughout Victoria and Tasmania.

“By taking control of all aspects of the supply chain, BTE will be able to offer very high quality Italian manufactured products at competitive pricing while using the extensive knowledge and experience of the BTE team for installation and service backup,” Alan says.

Dominic says BTE is a key part of Delta Group’s supply chain logistics and share similar values.

“We set ourselves very high standards, particularly the utilisation or production Delta Group diverts waste from landfill with its hook bin fleet.

rates for each and every vehicle,” he says.

“So, it is critical that BTE understands the role they play in supporting not just our

turnkey waste management solutions that

can be costly. “Taking this into account,

diversified contracting services model but

construction industry professionals can trust

the new Succilift hookloaders have proven

our client service proposition as well.”

for reliability and value for money,” he says.

themselves in being both reliable and spec’d

“Ranging from 4m³ to 25m³ in capacity, the hook bins will collect traditional construction

for the task.”

The Italian built Succilift range of hookloaders

site waste streams before delivering them to

provide fantastic quality and durability

our waste transfer or recycling facilities for

according to BTE Director, Alan Griffiths.

processing. With a resource recovery rate of

“Customers interested in building a

Contact Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au

more than 90 per cent, our hook bin fleet plays an important role in diverting as much

Succilift hookloader.

waste from landfill as we can.”

With more than three decades of experience, Delta Group, according to Dominic, prides itself on understanding the project lifecycle better than any other contractor.

“Reliability and fit-for-purpose are two of the most important features we look for in any new plant or piece of equipment,” he says – explaining that in his line of work there are small margins for error and any delay to a construction works program www.trailermag.com.au

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The smart move to LatchLiner WHITEHAUL TRANSPORT HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A LATCHLINER AND TWO PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED DROP DECK B-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA TO LEAD A MORE EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE FLEET. A specialist in the cartage of general

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

the business to use higher mass while still

and express freight, Whitehaul Transport

approved, 4.6m high cubic capacity –

being able to carry high cube freight.”

provides its customers with high levels

and a LatchLiner from Vawdrey.

Vawdrey Australia Director, Paul Vawdrey,

of service. Managing Director, Ryan

“All trailers in our fleet carry a large range

says the PBS units are carting high cube

Whitehead, oversees all aspects of the

of general freight and timber – the new

freight on one leg and HML freight on

operation, coordinating freight tasks from

PBS drop decks were built to accommodate

another leg.

Mount Gambier to Melbourne to Adelaide

predominately mail and timber,” Ryan

and back.

says – adding that business of late has

Late last year, Whitehaul took delivery

been booming and so he has had capacity

of two drop deck B-double sets –

to grow the fleet. “The drop decks enable

PBS-approved drop deck B-double.

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“We worked with Ryan and his team to

greater payloads.”

“Our main requirement was to be able to

custom build the trailers to suit his specific

Whitehaul Compliance Manager Anthony

have the 34-pallet combination behind

freight task,” he says. “Ryan involves all

Greene worked alongside Vawdrey to

the T909 Kenworth, which Vawdrey have

his key staff in the decision-making process

manage the PBS approvals, according

delivered and excelled at,” Ryan says

and takes pride in the look of his fleet

to Ryan. “Vawdrey made it easy by

– emphasising his experience with the

with all his equipment kept in showroom

completing the PBS vehicle approvals,”

independent trailer manufacturer has been

condition.”

Ryan says. “We then applied for the

excellent. “I cannot praise the team at

In terms of performance gains, Ryan has

PBS vehicle access permit which covers

Vawdrey enough. They were good to deal

been able to increase the number of

approved routes for travel.”

with during the build process and their

stillages that Whitehaul can carry by more

“Our in-house PBS expert made the

after sales support is spot on.”

than 40 per cent.

process easy,” Paul says. “We are very

“Vawdrey have gone to a lot of effort in

familiar with the requirements necessary

the design and build process to produce

for fleets to run truck-trailer combinations

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34-pallet B-double combinations to trail

under the high productivity scheme.

Vawdrey’s patented LatchLiner

our T909 Kenworths with 50” bunks

Without PBS, 4.6m-high trailers have a

buckle-less curtain system is designed

and still be in-line with 26m length

weight penalty. The PBS approval enables

to increase delivery times as well

requirements,” he says. “We are very

Ryan to load up to a gross weight of

as improve vehicle operator safety.

happy with the result and have had

68,500kg of timber. Australia Post stillages

The robust construction of the latch

no issues.”

are loaded to maximum height but not

and hook mechanism of the curtain

The latest B-double combinations from

to maximum weight whereas the timber

assemblies ensure a long service life.

Vawdrey Australia, according to Ryan, were

is at maximum weight but not maximum

purchased to meet demand with existing

height. The trailer design is versatile being

and new contracts. “Previously, we didn’t

able to load high cube postage stillages on

have any high cube equipment,” he says.

one leg and heavy timber on another.”

“We are still doing the same number of

Meanwhile, the LatchLiner is quick to load

trips but have the ability to increase the

and unload and stands out for being easy

freight carried on each trip which means

to vehicle operators to use.

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

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MOVING FLOOR

KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® systems can manage heavy duty applications.

Running with the best HARNESSING CLOSE TO FIVE DECADES OF INNOVATION, THE LATEST V-FLOOR WALKING FLOOR SYSTEM FROM KEITH MANUFACTURING CO. MAXIMISES UNLOADING EFFICIENCIES AND PROVIDES A SAFER, VERSATILE TRAILER FOR ROAD TRANSPORT FLEETS. Keith’s WALKING FLOOR® system

with WALKING FLOOR® systems can safely

functions as the flooring of a trailer and is

unload on uneven ground and in buildings.

a self-unloading system where the ‘moving

Benefits over traditional belt trailers include

floor’ unloader comprises a series of floor

handling a larger cubic capacity and less

slats, powered by a hydraulic drive. As the floor cycles through its phases, material is

maintenance.

Keith Manufacturing Co. has adapted its

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conveyed or unloaded.

proven WALKING FLOOR® technology

Keith’s unloading systems, which

Designed to handle a variety of bulk

to ensure safer, more efficient and

feature specialised highly wear-

products, KEITH® WALKING FLOOR®

versatile trailers for vehicle operators. The

resistant steel slats, are particularly

systems, according to the manufacturer,

introduction of the rugged V-FLOOR® slat

suited to conveying difficult and heavy

provide many benefits over conventional

15 years ago allowed operators to take

abrasive loads most commonly found

tipper trailers. The horizontal unloading

loads other trailers could not manage. The

in the recycling, light construction and

action of a moving floor system eliminates

V-FLOOR® slats are designed for higher

demolition sectors.

many of the hazards using tipping trailers

impact and abrasion and are suitable for

to unload products in the field. Trailers

demolition, scrap metal, aggregate, asphalt

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Keith Manufacturing Co. has adapted its proven WALKING FLOOR® technology to ensure safer, more efficient and versatile trailers for vehicle operators. and specialty waste products such as fly ash.

Road transport businesses must make the most of their trailer and backhauling can double the efficiency of a fleet. Recent improvements to the V-FLOOR® design are increasing the versatility of the unloading system, too. These advantages include increased floor area that moves the load as

Horizontal unloading at its best with Keith.

well as lighter-weight slats. The new design is up to six kilograms lighter per metre

incline, better performance in freezing

when compared to the original design.

conditions, and the ability to haul and

With more floor surface now moving

unload a greater variety of materials.

the load, operators experience improved

Added bearing support also increases the

cleanout, more efficient unloading on an

life of both the bearing and the slat.

Contact Keith Walking Floor Australia Pty Ltd Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

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MOVING FLOOR

A tried and trusted craft BARKER TRAILERS ENABLES OPTIMAL FLEET VERSATILITY, GREATER PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY, WITH ITS PURPOSE-BUILT MOVING FLOOR TRAILERS THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR A RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL SEGMENTS. Victorian trailer builder, and family business, Barker Trailers, is the leading manufacturer of moving floor trailers in Australia and New Zealand, having produced more than 600 purpose-built moving floor trailers for a range of industries and applications.

Barker’s engineering team has been instrumental in managing the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) design and construction of moving floor trailers, enabling operators greater fleet versatility as well as increases in payload capacity and competitive advantages in the market by reducing running costs through efficiency.

The transition from traditional tri-axle bins

Corkhill Bros have the advantage over their competitors with a 3.75 tonne increase in payload with this quad axle configuration.

to purpose-built steer axle, quad-axle bins, for example, is a result of working closely

typically does 10 loads per week which

most recent acquisition, a 48’ combination

with each customer to meet their ever-

equates to an increase of 37.5 tonnes

with lift-up rear door and automatic tarps,

changing requirements.

per week.”

is used to cart compost, mulch and other

Barker trailers have been part of Corkhill

Investing in Barker trailers has proven

green waste predominantly around the

Bros fleet for 20 years. Phil Corkhill

to be cost-effective for Phil’s operations.

Mornington Peninsula side of Melbourne.

has found Barker to be innovative

“The increase in carrying capacity transfers

“Barker have finetuned their trailers over

manufacturers that are knowledgeable,

through to cost savings and efficiencies

the years and their current moving floor

flexible and accommodating when

that extend beyond the truck and trailer,

trailers are leading the waste market,”

working with constraints associated with

to supporting operations such as on-road

Martin says. “When working in landfill

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) rules

cost - fuel and labour, associated loader

environments, the ground is often uneven,

and guidelines.

operations, subsequent time on the road

so when loading and unloading green

Corkhill Bros’ latest moving floor trailer

for volume delivered is reduced.”

waste uphill, downhill or even on a slight

from Barker is a Cargo CF500, 48’ quad-

From a health and safety standpoint,

angle, moving large volumes safely and

axle configuration fitted with BPW AM

moving floor trailers are the preferred

efficiently is something that Barker’s

disc brakes and a rear steer axle. The

option for Corkhill Bros. as the business

trailers do with ease.”

trailer sits on 265 tyres and has a 103m³

frequently operates on uneven surfaces.

Martin relies on Barker for their robust

carrying capacity.

“Barker have and will continue to be the

equipment and excellent support. “When

The trailer carries pine bark, potting

preferred supplier of moving floor trailers

it comes to service, Barker Trailers has

mix and soil conditioners, travelling

for Corkhill Bros,” Phil says. “We are

always had my back. As for the build

from Tumbarumba to Canberra and the

satisfied with the PBS quad trailer and

quality, the trailers are well constructed

surrounding areas.

the high degree of quality finish which is

and durable. At this stage, their trailer

“Corkhill Bros. has experienced a positive

further supported by the good resale value

design is perfect.”

increase in payload,” he says. “The trailer

associated with Barker’s trailers.

Meanwhile, James Williamson, operations

has a payload of 30,400kg – an increase

Waste subcontractor Martin Peters has

at Porthaul, has also had a longstanding

of 3.75 tonnes compared to our previous

exclusively specified moving floor trailers

relationship with Barker Trailers.

three-axle configuration. The trailer

from Barker for more than 20 years. His

“The newest walking floors we had built

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at Barker were 34m A-double walkthrough

product without having to tip the trailer

walking floors,” he says. “These were built

in the air and can walk the product from

for a new contract and a specific vehicle

the lead trailer through the B-trailer. This

was needed for the task to haul woodchip

eliminates the need to split or unhook

150km from the Port of Portland (out of

the combination. This is a big plus for our

Tarpeena Softwood mill).”

James says these vehicle (three in total)

customer.”

carry softwood chip from The Tarpeena

James says Barker are very competitive on

Woodchip mill in Tarpeena, South

price and produce a beautifully crafted

Australia, to the Port of Portland for

trailer.

export.

“They are a dedicated fleet carting only

“Barker build their trailers for the end

softwood for this contract which involves

many moving parts to these combinations,

the movement of 250,000 tonnes of

but Barker have been able to simplify this

softwood product per year,” he says –

for our operators which is a big plus,” he

adding that these Barker trailers provide

says. “They have been at it long enough to

Porthaul with efficiencies in payload and

know and understand what the customers’

unloading. “The productivity gains have

requirements are and they execute this

been great for us, allowing us to carry 22

perfectly. Barker’s after sales service is also

per cent more product per trip. Essentially,

excellent. I believe Barker pride themselves

we are doing three loads to every four

on not only a commitment to quality, but

B-double loads, which is minimising our

also a commitment to customer care.

road footprint for the contract (fewer

They always listen and respond. I value

trucks needed on the road).”

their commitment to making sure all their

A key consideration in the purchasing

trailers are spot on and making sure the

decision for these trailers, according to

customer is happy before they roll out

Barker Trailers continues to work with

James, was the need to be able to unload

the gate.”

leading suppliers and global technology

product safely, efficiently and as clean

Barker Trailers continue to grow in the

providers to deliver exciting solutions to its

as possible.

infrastructure and road base segment with

customers.

“Previous contractors were using tipping

orders in place for moving floor trailers

trailers and unhooking each time they

to suit this growing market. The moving

Contact

unloaded,” he says. “This adds extra risk

floor is ideal for this application with its

and increases the chance of something

ability to unload on any surface and its

going wrong. With our Barker moving

compliance to new safety requirements for

floor trailers, we are able to unload the

non-tipping application.

Barker Trailers 144 Clancys Lane Woodend VIC 3442 Ph: 03 5427 9999 Web: www.barkertrailers.com.au

The robust construction means Martin Peters’ refuse trailers can handle the tough grind of the waste industry.

In addition to boost fleet performance,

user and are very easy to use. There are so

The purpose-built solution for Porthaul has increased fleet performance and reduced risk on operational safety.

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MOVING FLOOR

A flawless solution RELIABILITY COUPLED WITH EXCEPTIONAL LEVELS OF SERVICE HAVE KEPT ELLIOTT’S LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES COMING BACK TO BPW TRANSPEC TIME AND TIME AGAIN. HAVING COMPLETELY MOVED AWAY FROM TIPPERS, CARGO FLOOR MOVING FLOOR SYSTEMS FROM BPW TRANSPEC ARE NOW ACROSS THE ENTIRE FLEET. Elliott’s Landscape Supplies hauls landscape

seven days a week.

the company’s blue, green and gold livery

products throughout NSW, returning to

Each truck and trailer unit travels in excess

is kept in immaculate condition – and

its Tumut base, nestled near the Snowy

of 400,000 kilometres a year, working

that’s just the way Managing Director

Mountains, with wood chips for Visy Pulp

around the clock, with two drivers

Grant Elliott likes it.

and Paper, along with transporting waste

allocated to each truck. Elliott’s takes great

The business was started in 1961 by his

plastic from Visy Tumut to Visy Melbourne

pride in its fleet, and every unit wearing

father Graham Elliott, after he purchased

Elliott’s Landscape Supplies specifies Cargo Floor moving floor systems as a standard.

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With the bulk products we are hauling, moving floors are a safer option for us than using tippers.

The other huge benefit over tippers is in the cubic capacity we can achieve

hauling, moving floors are a safer option for us than using tippers. The other huge benefit over tippers is in the cubic capacity we can achieve,” Grant says.

The latest order includes two new units, again featuring Cargo Floors. These were delivered in September 2019 and are used

his first truck and began working in road

injured during an incident unloading grain,

to transport approximately 1000 tonne of

construction. He went on to establish a

Grant made the switch from the open road

pine wood chips each day (around 18 loads)

sand and gravel yard, eventually adding

to becoming more heavily involved in the

from a local Tumut sawmill to Visy Pulp and

pine bark into the mix, which saw the

company’s operations. Together the father

business flourish.

and son team have grown their business

Paper situated 13 kilometres away.

Elliott’s has relied on a range of BPW

Grant joined the family business at just

from strength to strength.

Originally operating a fleet of tippers,

products for decades. The strong

16-years-of-age where he was given the opportunity to pursue his passion for

Elliott’s now operates moving floor trailers

the brand, together with the high levels

trucks, soon taking on the role of truck

exclusively. All nine of its trailers are built by

of trust in its products is what initially led

driver. When his father Graham was

Barker Trailers and fitted with Cargo Floors.

Elliott’s moved from tippers to moving

Grant to BPW Transpec and Cargo Floor

floors after its client Visy ceased allowing

“Every trailer that we own runs on BPW

tippers onto its sites for improved safety.

and we wouldn’t have it any other way,”

“We only have moving floor trailers

Grant adds. “When I was very young,

and sold our last tipper, a truck and

Dad told me a story that he built his own

dog, in 2017, after selling our pine bark

single axle tipping trailer and put a BPW

processing business,” reveals Grant. “We

axle under it. Years later he broke the axle.

now concentrate only on bulk haulage

Back then he probably would have had it

and let the new owner look after product

overloaded, but he contacted BPW and

processing and sales.”

they replaced the axle. He specified BPW

Featuring a solid construction and low tare

on all of his equipment from then on. The

weights, the BPW Cargo Floor is designed

team at BPW advises us on products and

to allow for maximum payloads. This

the correct usage and maintenance. They

innovative moving floor system is suited

understand our business and know what is

to everything from wood chip and mulch,

best suited to our applications.”

relationship the business already had with

systems.

to food products such as potatoes, carrots and corn, and even palletised freight.

The Cargo Floor system uses floor profiles that run parallel to each other, with the drive system moving the floor profiles back and forth through the use of three hydraulic cylinders. There is a range of aluminium floor profile options available, from lightweight applications through

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to heavy-duty sections suitable for the

With axles and suspensions that are

recycling and waste industry. Between the

‘engineered to last’, and modern

floor profiles is a seal made from a unique

Cargo Floor moving floor systems

plastic composite, which is designed to

which streamline tipping operations,

ensure the load cannot leak, and dust or

BPW Transpec provides optimal

rain can’t get inside.

solutions for the road transport,

Elliott’s added the first moving floor trailers

mining and agricultural sectors.

into its fleet back in 2002 and they too were Barker trailers with Cargo Floors.

From that initial order of four moving floor units, Grant says the business hasn’t looked back. “We’ve purchased these ever since. With the bulk products we are

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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MOVING FLOOR

PUMPA and the BRUTE BULK WASTE TRANSPORT’S LATEST DELIVERY OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED 48’ WEDGE QUAD-AXLE TRAILERS – FITTED WITH HALLCO’S BRUTE DRIVE SYSTEM AND HEAVY DUTY LEAK PROOF LIVE FLOORS – FROM PUMPA MANUFACTURING EPITOMISE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ROAD TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY AT ITS FINEST. A bulk waste carrier in the Sydney basin,

Standards (PBS) quad-axle trailers, 19m

Scheme (NHVAS) credentials in maintenance

Bulk Waste Transport (BWT) operates 60

B-doubles and 26m load through B-doubles.

and mass, BWT Operations Manager, Bruce

prime movers, mostly Volvo trucks, that tow

With accreditation in ISO for quality, work

Wright, says the business has all the robust

numerous trailing equipment configurations;

health and safety, and the environment, as

safety and management systems in place to

including tri-axle trailers, Performance-Based

well as National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation

best serve the needs of its clients.

Bruce is charged with the day-to-day

Hydraulic self-locking tailgate.

operations of the BWT’s transport fleet and workshop.

“We transport most waste products from 18 sites within the Sydney basin and various New South Wales (NSW) country areas, which include putrescible [solid, organic]

Fast Fact The PUMPA self-locking rear door system and flips lids utilise the trailers hydraulic system for power, making them very reliable. The positioning of the controls provides the drivers with a safe working environment away from any moving parts of the trailer or load.

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“On these new 48’ quad PUMPA trailers, the controls for the lids and floor operation are at the front of the trailer, and the rear door is operated on the right side in the middle of the trailer,” Bruce says. “Our PUMPA B-double sets are totally operational from within the cab. This was a feature our client wanted to eliminate the driver leaving the cab and exposing himself to a number of safety concerns on their site.”

Bruce has found the team at PUMPA quite responsive and understanding of the requirements of the waste industry.

“PUMPA has been associated with our business for a number of years, delivering quality products on time and on spec, which will ensure an ongoing relationship with BWT,” he says. “Mike Bulluss and Jason King have a talent for designing and Load through B-double combination.

waste, dry waste, comingle, baled and loose

which not only improves operational

cardboard, builders waste, green waste,

efficiency but has also proven to be a cost-

recycled processed wood waste (alternative

effective decision.”

fuel), and are involved in transporting waste

The latest trailers from PUMPA boast a

for product destruction,” he says.

103-cubic-metre and quad-axle build which

In Bruce’s experience, leak-proof trailers

has PBS approval to run at Gross Vehicle

generally take longer to unload due to

Mass (GVM) of 50.5 tonnes.

the length of the stroke. In consultation

“It’s important to have the latest technology

with Victorian trailer builder, PUMPA

in the business so that we can carry the

Manufacturing, BWT recently invested

larger loads,” Bruce says. “This enables

in three Performance-Based Standards–

BWT to move more waste in fewer loads,

approved 48’ wedge quad-axle trailers

which is more efficient for the customer

featuring HALLCO BRUTE® front-mounted

and contributes to the overall efficiency

drive systems and Hallco Industries’ heavy

and performance of the business, as well as

duty 20mm LIVE FLOORS®.

being beneficial to the environment which is

BWT will use the new trailers from PUMPA to load putrescible and general waste, residuals

important to BWT. The 48’ wedge quad-axle trailers are

& ADC (light plastics) from a number of

also fitted with hydraulic flip tarps and

transfer facilities in Sydney and regional

hydraulic self-locking rear doors, these

NSW and unload at landfills in western and

features keep the drivers safely away from

southern Sydney. Each unit is expected to

moving parts or loads.

building trailers with the latest technology and innovation, making them stand out within the industry.”

Contact Pumpa Manufacturing 140 Karinie Street Swan Hill VIC 3585 Corey Povey 0418 557865 corey@pumpa.net.au www.pumpa.net.au

complete between three-to-six loads daily.

“PUMPA suggested we use a Hallco moving floor HALLCO LIVE FLOOR® as it has options to add more floor slats, in this

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case 18, which will decrease the unload

The BRUTE® design allows trailer

time and should unload in about the same

manufacturers to build complete

time as a non-leak proof trailer,” Bruce

leakproof units, moving the hydraulic

says – explaining that the new trailers from

unit to the front of the trailer this

PUMPA unload in approximately 12 minutes

also provides more efficient weight

compared to the older leak-proof trailers

distribution and increased carrying

which can take up to 20 minutes. “Our

capacity.

drivers are happy with the fleet upgrade

Hydraulic power flip tarps.

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Metal as anything CAPRAL ALUMINIUM HAS MADE THE PURCHASE OF EXTRUDED SHAPES AND TRANSPORT SPECIFIC ALLOYS, ALONG WITH SHEET AND PLATE PRODUCTS, MORE CONVENIENT FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS WITH ITS FIRST-TO-MARKET E-COMMERCE STORE. The construction of trailers, tippers,

customer is operating, they should feel like

refrigerated vans, Pantechs, specialised

the Capral Aluminium one-stop shop is

vehicles, buses and ute bodies in Australia

operating right next door,” Nick says. “Capral

demands high quality metal materials. To best

has the national reach to assign business

serve Australia’s diverse road transport scene,

managers to key accounts. Our business

aluminium specialist, Capral, produces and

managers work closely with Australian

distributes its products nationwide.

Trailer and body builders across the country

manufacturers so that they receive the best

often requisition the services of Capral

build models based on historical consumption

to machine aluminium sheet and plate

data to make sure that clients always have

products to specification. As an Australian

the equipment capacity to manufacture and

supplier, National Marketing Manager,

supply materials to satisfy demand.”

Nick Stavrou, understands the importance

Doubling down on its commitment to

of ensuring short lead times to facilitate

providing exceptional customer service,

smooth running operations.

“Our services can be scaled to accommodate

Capral has established an online store to

any operation from small family business to

simpler and easier.

three-shift packing and instant online

larger corporations,” he says. “Capral has

“Capral has developed an online ordering

ordering service means Capral’s customers

the warehouse space and the distribution

service, the ‘Capral E-Store’, to provide a

do not have to carry as much stock on hand

capabilities to add considerable value

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“To maximise inventory space for trailer

equipment manufacturers.”

online shopping is now available for Capral’s

and body builders, Capral can deliver

Mark explains that extrusions can be

core range of aluminium sheet, plate and

orders where and when they are needed,”

manufactured – with fast lead times – up

extrusion products. There is no minimum

he says.

to 17 metres in length and 400mm CCD on

order, so customers can complete an entire

Australia’s largest 12” press, while sheet and

purchase on our easy-to-use online store,

plate products are carried ex stock up to 2.2

with all prices outlined clearly to ensure

metres wide and 12.8 metres long.

complete transparency.”

“Capral’s philosophy is that wherever a

The combination of Australian warehouses,

value. Over time, our business managers can

Shop online for extruded metals via the Capral E-Store.

make the purchase and procurement process

Contact Capral Aluminium 151 Barry Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 1800 254 254 Web: www.capral.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Safeguard the Hot-Spot ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AND FULLY COMPLIANT TRANSPORT SERVICE INVOLVES A MULTITUDE OF ONGOING OPERATIONAL DECISIONS AND PRACTICES. WHEN IT COMES TO MANAGING THE CRITICAL SAFETY ZONE BETWEEN THE TRUCK AND TRAILER, THE ‘HOT-SPOT’, IT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO THE HEAVIEST INVESTIGATIVE SCRUTINY IN THE EVENT OF AN UNFORESEEN INCIDENT. BARTLETT EQUIPMENT ELABORATES. New Australian Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

most respected and specialised heavy-duty

products and services designed to cater for

laws consider each participant in the vehicle

towing equipment manufacturers, Allan

small, medium and large fleets hauling loads

supply and operational chain accountable

Bartlett, explains:

from 4.5 up to 50 tonnes. The acceptance

to varying degrees; this includes day to day

“There should be no second measure when

and success of our company over many

management and operation. Some examples

it comes to towing equipment, yet we

decades servicing the national road transport

of issues that may impact towing safety

continue to see weak links in the supply and

grid has been based on five key principles –

include incorrectly specified, non-compliant or

management chain that are a critical risk to

safety, compliance, reliability, value and the

inadequately rated vehicles, their parts and or

the overall safety and integrity of a fleet’s

diversity of our tried and proven products.

equipment. Add to that, parts or equipment

towing systems,” he says.

“In essence we are able to deliver and

not fitted or maintained to the original

“In the very worst case, imagine the potential

install the strongest, most cost-effective,

equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and

of a runaway trailer and the devastating and

purpose-built equipment to perform under all

vehicles or equipment not being operated

Australian operating conditions.

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

costly results that can follow.

“Three generations of Bartlett’s have

instructions.

advocated the need for operators to choose

better manage and maintain the connection

Clearly, the importance of selecting and

wisely when it comes to purchasing and fitting

between the truck and trailer, the ‘Hot-Spot’,

maintaining compliant heavy-duty vehicle

vehicle towing systems. With the continual

for peace-of-mind and the safe and sound

towing equipment is essential, not only to

advent of higher mass truck and trailer

delivery of their customers’ freight.”

protect the safety of the truck driver and

combinations, greater forces are being applied

other road users, but to protect the ongoing

to towing componentry; none more so than

safety and viability of the fleet organisation and its people.

the truck towbar and the trailer coupling.

“Our business model offers a range of

Managing Director of one of this country’s

integrated towing solutions, including

“Our mandate is to assist our customers

Contact Bartlett Equipment 6 Abbott Rd Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 03 9796 3222 Web: www.bartlett-equip.com.au

Bartlett has innovated a comprehensive series of proven Integrated Towing Solutions to suit truck and trailer haulage operators in their quest for a safe and reliable heavy-duty towing experience.

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Keeping good company FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, MUSCAT TRAILERS HAS SOURCED QUALITY COMPONENTRY FROM JOST AUSTRALIA TO ADD SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO THE TRAILING EQUIPMENT IT PRODUCES. New South Wales-based trailer builder, Muscat Trailers, has been in the business of designing and manufacturing durable, efficient and reliable trailers since the 1960s. To remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic industry, the manufacturer refined its core product offering which includes truck and dog combinations, side tippers, live bottom trailers, road trains, Performance-Based Standards (PBS) trailers, converter dollies and other custom builds.

In time, the team at Muscat sought to enhance its trailers with components that align with the manufacturer’s focus on delivering high quality and durable gear.

Maximising trailer longevity and reliability, A Muscat live bottom trailer.

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Muscat draws from JOST Australia’s broad

complement its wide range of trailers.

The advantage of using EverShine over

“The main products that Muscat sources

other rims is that a sparkling finish can

from JOST Australia include ballraces

be maintained over a long period of time

(single and double), landing legs, kingpins

simply by regularly washing the wheels

and alloy wheels,” he says. “Most of our

with soap and water.”

Live Floor Falcon range are fitted with JOST

Peter says JOST supply good products that

kingpins, landing legs, and alloy wheels.

are backed by a solid support network

Multiquip are now specifying JOST rims

“Ultimately, JOST are easy to deal with

on all their builds, we currently have two

and provide excellent service,” Peter

A-Doubles and two quad semis in build

says. “All JOST components are fit for

presently that are being fitted with JOST’s

purpose, present no issues in serve and

EverShine alloy rims.

JOST Australia Area Manager NSW &

the equipment specialist even provides a backup service when required.”

ACT, Joey Coles, has been dealing with Muscat Trailers for the past 11 years. Since

JOST landing leg.

EverShine made its debut at last year’s

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Brisbane Truck Show, he has seen firsthand

Muscat Trailers has introduced a new

how popular this innovative JOST product is.

“EverShine are world-class forged

sales and service representative to

aluminium truck and trailer rims with a

Victoria. The trailer builder is also

mirror finish,” Joey says. “This innovation

bringing to market quad-axle semi live

provides a clean aesthetic that will bolster

floors to complement its portfolio.

its business to support customers in

the presentation of any fleet. These selection of truck and trailer parts.

rims were also developed to satisfy the

Peter Davis, General Manager at Muscat

requirement for a low maintenance

Trailers, confirms that the trailer builder

wheel with a surface finish that meets the

uses a selection of JOST products to

stringent international standard ISO 9227.

Contact JOST Australia Ph: 1800 811 487 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

CST Hire relies on Palfinger cranes to manage construction projects.

Doing the heavy lifting ABIDING BY ITS WORD, “IF WE DON’T HAVE IT WE WILL FIND IT”, QUEENSLAND BASED VEHICLE HIRE COMPANY, CST HIRE, RECENTLY ANSWERED THE CALL FOR A CLIENT SEEKING A 33 M/T CRANE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PALFINGER PK 33002 EH – THE LARGEST CRANE TO ENTER ITS FLEET. CST Hire was established in 2016 by John Wilton and Nick Barnsdall, bringing with them 50+ years of experience in vehicle and equipment hire to the construction

The new Palfinger crane is being used by a customer working in the gas industry for the installation of pipelines.

and private sectors.

The business aims to look after its clients’

breakdowns.

trucks, fuel trucks, service trucks, water

project fleet needs – from a single truck to

Since being launched in 2016, CST hire has

trucks and crew cabs plus light vehicles.

an entire fleet of light vehicles and trucks.

provided vehicles for infrastructure projects

Catering to the mining and construction

For larger project fleets, CST hire also

nationwide.

industries, the hire fleet is designed to offer

provides onsite field mechanics who are

The company’s national hire fleet consists

its clients high levels of efficiency, safety

based on the job to maintain the vehicle

of over 100 vehicles including everything

and flexibility.

fleet and minimise down time due to

a broad range of equipment such as crane

“Much of our equipment is used in

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Palfinger has such a good reputation in the industry. They’ve been around a long time and have such a high-quality product.

Components are then either coated in the powder-coating facility or finished with a two-component topcoat, helping to ensure excellent corrosion protection for the life of the crane.

infrastructure projects. And in any

Our client also has a similar Palfinger

For added efficiency, the PK 33002 EH’s

construction projects there are always

model of its own, so they know the

high speed extension is incorporated into

things that need to be moved, so the

product well,” explains Todd.

the boom system, resulting in lifts being

crane trucks are an important part of the

“Palfinger has such a good reputation in

completed faster.

business,” says Todd Wilton, Sales and

the industry. They’ve been around a long

Additionally, Palfinger’s High Performance

Operations Manager at CST hire.

time and have such a high-quality product.

Stability Control System (HPSC) allows for

CST hire has a broad range of over 30

Out on the worksites, people are very

maximum utilisation of the working range.

crane trucks suiting tasks big and small,

familiar with the Palfinger name.”

The variable stabiliser positioning of the

with lifting capacities ranging from 2 m/t

The PK 33002 EH high performance crane

HPSC allows the full lifting capacity of

to 33 m/t.

is equipped with Palfinger’s Power Link

the crane to be used, even when working

The purchase of the new Palfinger PK

Plus, which is well suited to a wide range

within tight spaces.

33002 EH high performance crane brings

of applications. With its 15° reverse linkage

“CST hire has been dealing with Palfinger

the number of Palfingers owned by CST

system, it is possible to reach through

since the business started over three years

hire up to 12.

low door openings and even work inside

ago. Their product is great, and it’s back

“The new Palfinger crane is being used

buildings.

up by excellent service and support,”

by a customer working in the gas industry

To reduce service and maintenance costs,

Todd says.

for the installation of pipelines. The client

the crane features a low-maintenance

had requested a crane with a specific

extension system. Sliding elements are

lifting capacity and length, as it needed

made of a synthetic material and the boom

to be able to go out to 15 metres. We

is finished in a high-quality KTL coating.

chose the Palfinger PK 33002 based on the

The KTL coating provides the foundation

reputation of the crane and its availability.

for a perfect surface protection.

Contact Palfinger Australia 66 Industrial Avenue Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 13 CRANES – 13 27 26 Web: www.palfinger.com.au

The PK 33002 EH has a high speed extension as part of its boom system, enabling more efficient lifting.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Braking the mould AN INNOVATIVE AUSTRALIAN DESIGNED BRAKE PRODUCT CALLED TRU-SHU IS REDUCING TRUCK AND TRAILER BRAKE MAINTENANCE, SAVING FLEETS AND TRANSPORT OPERATORS DOWNTIME AND HELPING BRAKE COMPONENTS LAST UP TO TWICE AS LONG. A brake shoe support mechanism, Tru-Shu fits directly onto existing brake shoes. It’s a

Poor wear of the brake shoes is costing the industry.

precautionary measure that can potentially save transport operators thousands of dollars in replacement costs.

When brakes are in use, they generate heat, causing the drum to expand and become slightly cone shaped. Due to this outward pressure, over time, brake shoes can be wound outwards on one end, resulting in very uneven wear, defects and the need for brake shoe replacement or maintenance.

Constructed of AS/NZS 5131 steel, combined with German hardware, TruShu is fitted directly onto the existing brake shoe, physically eliminating any opportunity for outward movement. Even in the harshest outback conditions and in extreme use, it can double the life of brake shoes. By ensuring brake shoes remain in alignment, trucks and trailers are kept on the road, where they need to be.

Tru-Shu is designed, developed, tested and manufactured by ASET Engineering in South Australia. Together with undertaking research and development, ASET Engineering also manufactures products to support its freight business, All-Size Equipment Transport Services (ASET Services).

Due to the specialised nature of the transport tasks performed by ASET Services, the business utilises innovative trailers designed to loading and delivery of

to current components or sections of

the trailer or prime mover off the road.

over-dimensional freight across the country.

trailers including suspension, brakes and

With each axle set of brake parts costing in

Further to this, designing products that

ramps. The Tru-Shu brake shoe support

excess of $2000 to replace (not including

reduce trailer maintenance and downtime

mechanism is the first of these to be put

downtime), this was becoming an

is among its core objectives. ASET’s

to market.

expensive exercise.

transport division has been running for

The development of Tru-Shu came after

On some occasions, brake shoe issues

over 20 years, with the business designing

ASET owner, Ken Pitt spent many years

came at an even higher cost and even

solutions to assist the transport industry for

frustrated by the amount of brake shoes

hindered on the safety of operators, Ken

close to 15 years.

that were quickly going out of alignment

reveals. In instances where the S-cam came

This has included developing improvements

and being prematurely replaced, forcing

loose and smashed into the drum bolts,

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Here, the brake shoe is sticking out of the side of the drum after twisting out of alignment.

the product. It’s definitely saving us wear and tear on our brakes on our trailers and because of that it’s making us safer and it’s saving us money.”

Whiteline Transport Workshop Manager Phil Cook adds, “We found that we were changing brake shoes too often. Tru-Shu makes them last a lot longer – at least double the time.”

The patented Australian made Tru-Shu is low cost and easy to install. And, whenever brakes are replaced, the Tru-Shu bolts straight back on with the addition of only some new single-use bolts. Tru-Shu can be reused repeatedly over many years.

“It’s a one-off cost per trailer for as long as the trailer lives really,” says Ken. “It just makes the brakes last and operate as good

it could disintegrate the component onto

Nullarbor is a hard trek, it’s a long trek.

the road and cause the brake to become

And you can guarantee the trailers are

completely ineffective.

going to be doing in excess of 5,000

Determined to come up with a solution,

kilometres a week, so it’s an extremely

Ken worked with his team to develop the

good test platform.”

Tru-Shu brake shoe support mechanism. It

“We’re experiencing great success with

as they can for their whole life.”

Contact Tru-Shu 565 North Bremer Road Hartley SA 5255 Ph: 0499 878 748 Web: www.tru-shu.com

took years of experimentation to come up with the final product.

“The disruption with a defect is massive,” says Ken. “Tru-Shu acts as a guide directly on the S-cam and the S-cam must operate correctly on top of the roller so you just know that they are going to wear correctly every time.”

Since implementing the Tru-Shu across its fleet, ASET Services has not had a single brake shoe ride out of alignment.

Ken says the business fits the Tru-Shu across the fleet to drive brakes and trailer brakes.

Proud of how effective this solution was for the business, sharing it with others in the industry was the obvious next step. The issue was that the first iteration wasn’t as cost effective for small operators, so the work continued. ASET Engineering set out to develop a brake shoe support mechanism that was accessible to all transport operators – and the result was the Tru-Shu that is available to the market today.

For Whiteline Transport, which operates out of Adelaide and Perth, the Tru-Shu has proved its worth. Company Director Sharon Middleton says Ken approached the business to try the product because its fleet travels through one of Australia’s toughest routes. “Running across the

Tru-Shu fits directly onto the brake shoe to ensure they always stay in alignment.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Ann Lopez TRAILER MAGAZINE MET WITH ANN LOPEZ OF LOPEZ BROS TRANSPORT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Q: What first drew you to the

Q: How can people and companies in

commercial road transport industry?

the transport industry better promote it

A: My husband! When we married I was

as a career choice for women?

working as a primary school teacher. Phil

A: As a small transport company of 14

asked me to help out in the office to cover

trucks, when I hear the words transport

some holiday leave. That was nearly 30

industry I think of our situation with prime

years ago and I’m still here now.

movers, trailers of all shapes and sizes and shipping containers. However, the industry

Q: What does a standard day look like?

is so much more than that and we need

A: The only certainty of my day is that it

to look past the stereotypes that linger in

starts with a coffee. When I get to work I

our industry that might deter people from

have my to-do list planned but I find that

considering working in the field. To promote

usually gets thrown out to deal with more

it as an industry of choice, women need to

pressing issues. As we are a small business,

be shown the opportunities that currently

I cover off on a variety of responsibilities –

exist and see and hear from women who are

accounts and finance, HR, COR, business

already doing these jobs. Like so many other

compliance and admin, technology, even

industries these days, workplaces also need

some sales and business management.

Ann Lopez.

Q: What has been a highlight of your

to be flexible and family friendly.

Do you have any other comments

career so far?

and the variety of opportunities available.

to share?

A: In 2016 I was awarded the inaugural

While our business is focused on the

We should be loud and proud about our

NSW Transport Woman of the Year by

transportation and delivery of goods across

industry. We need to continue to promote

Road Freight NSW. It was a surprise and an

Sydney and regional NSW, there is a wide

the value of our industry and educate the

enormous honour. I accepted it on behalf of

range of sectors that fall into the transport

public on what it is that we do. As the

the 4 generations of women of the Lopez

industry. From manufacturing and supply,

saying goes - Without trucks, Australia

family who have made this business possible

warehousing and logistics, sales and

stops. If more people can appreciate what

and helped sustain it for the last 90 years.

marketing, and of course driving, it is

we are doing and how they depend on

Another more recent highlight for me has

important we make everyone, especially

us for their daily lives then I would hope

been our involvement in the Caring For Our Farmers water convoy to Coonabarabran

women, more aware of these exciting

we can all develop a more constructive

opportunities and encourage them to

relationship on the roads.

just this month. We were able to help

become a part of our industry.

I would also like to see more education

coordinate and contribute to a convoy of

on how to share the road with trucks,

28 trucks and support crew that delivered

What do female-driven events in

especially amongst younger drivers – even

500,000 litres of water to the farmers in

commercial road transport mean

providing for some sort of training and

the district who are struggling through

to you?

exposure to trucks in the learner drivers

this severe drought. It highlighted the

It means that women can network and

compulsory hours before getting their

generosity of our industry that so many

learn from other women who are in the

licence. When people sit up front in a truck

wanted to give up their free time and show

industry. Such events can promote our

cabin, they can gain a greater appreciation

the farmers and families of the region that

voices to a wider audience and this can

for the difficulties a driver can face and

we care about them.

only be a good thing for the future of the

the environment and conditions that they

industry. A female perspective can bring

operate under. The NHVR’s campaign

Q: What is the best thing about the

new insights and new ways of doing things

with Garth Tander is a great start to the

transport industry?

into an industry that has been somewhat

conversation, but as always there is no

A: The people who work in the industry

male dominated in the past.

substitute for real life experience.

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Living life to the max WITH MORE THAN A DECADE OF SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGN, PRODUCTION, DELIVERY AND AFTER-SALES SUPPORT OF ROAD TANKERS, ADAM STANFIELD SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WHILE ADAM HAS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE HIGH STANDARDS SET IN THE INDUSTRY, THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE DETAILS WERE A BIT UNCLEAR TO HIM. Early in Adam Stanfield’s career, he had some issues to sort out in Darwin.

“At the time, being a bit naïve, I was working in a workshop in shorts and T-shirt and runners, when one of the senior management staff came down to the workshop, I was politely pulled aside and had safety gear explained to me.” He says. “Another time, I was driving towards Quilpie, and was advised that driving late at night wasn’t recommended but I felt I knew better. It wasn’t until the last leg between Augathella and Charterville that I ended up pulling over for the night as I spent two hours covering 85 km, due to the insane number of kangaroos Adam Stanfield at the Brisbane Truck Show.

determined to get in the way. That night, I developed a healthy respect for the night wildlife scene.”

Safety-focused attitudes are prevalent in

Adam started his journey in the trailer

all people that are involved in maintaining

manufacturing business as a design

a tanker have to perform their job to

Australia’s commercial road transport industry.

engineer with Tieman Industries in 2003.

the highest standard and have detailed

Generally, there are many optional safety

He then moved into sales with Marshall

documentation to cover themselves in the

features becoming mandatory, with an

Lethlean (MLI), which he says was more

event of something going wrong.”

increasing number of end users setting

Adam notes that one of the biggest

their own higher-level safety requirements

suited to his aspirations.

“I preferred the balance between office

above regulations, according to Adam. In

work and field interactions,” he says. “I was

needs to be addressed are PBS and tyres.

line with these ideals, there has been an

with MLI for 4.5 years, then I was involved

“In overseas markets, super singles are used

increase in the uptake of Performance-Based

in hydraulics for 3.5 years before returning

up to 24 tonnes over a tri-group,” he says.

Standards (PBS) vehicles “which has a shared

to MLI for just over two years. In late 2015

“Tyre companies have also been pushing for

goal between authorities and transport

I made the crazy decision to start my own

Higher Mass Limits (HML) on super singles in

companies of high capacity delivery carefully

tanker company. For just over four years

Australia. The fuel savings, increased payload

calculated to achieve increasing payload

now, I have been running my own company,

and reduced road wear would be a benefit to

and manoeuvrability, therefore reducing the

designing, importing and locally finishing

infrastructure and transport companies alike.”

number of vehicles on the road”.

tankers for the Australian market.”

Overall, Adam enjoys working in the road

With a modular approach to building tankers

transport industry.

challenges in the road transport industry that

spec’d for accessibility and serviceability at

“Over the years I have met some fascinating

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“Tanker maintenance has always been

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taken seriously for Dangerous Goods (DG)

high-end field of design. It is easy to maintain

commercial road transport industry.

transport,” he says. “What has changed is

momentum and drive when working on

the Chain of Responsibility (CoR), that is,

equipment you have a passion for.”

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Feeding the five thousand AS THE COST OF LIVING IN TODAY’S SOCIETY CONTINUES TO RISE, PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY CRITICAL. THE FOODBASKET AT MARYBOROUGH HAS RISEN TO THIS CHALLENGE, WITH THE HELP OF A NEW HINO 500 SERIES 10-PALLET TRUCK. Mick Wait.

In common with many regional cities in

job well.

“We’re a ministry of LifeChurch Maryborough

twice the cargo while at the same time using

Australia, Maryborough on the central Queensland coast has been saddled with the

and we operate a small retail not-for-profit

Another big plus is that the Carrier

double whammy of a growing unemployment

grocery store,” Mick explains. “Anyone with

refrigeration unit can be plugged into

rate and an aging population – circumstances

a Health Care or Pension card is welcome

mains power when stationary, enabling the

which lead to many people having restricted

to become a member, which entitles them

FoodBasket to use the truck as an overflow

means to afford the basic necessities of life.

As a Christian church with a mission heart

to shop here. We have lots of either free or really low-cost items available.”

cold storage facility when it’s not on the road.

“Our previous truck had a six-pallet body

for helping those in need, LifeChurch at

The food items come from a variety of

with the refrigeration compressor running

Maryborough in 2008 established the

sources, some free and others purchased at

off the truck’s engine which wasn’t ideal,”

FoodBasket – a low-cost food club that

low prices, which enables all the operating

Mick explained. “It worked okay while

supports families and individuals on low

costs to be covered.

the vehicle was moving but when it was

incomes by providing everyday food items

All of the food is transported to the

stationary with the engine idling it really

and household staples at well below retail

FoodBasket’s Maryborough site from

didn’t have the capacity to maintain the

prices.

various locations around Brisbane in a

required temperature, particularly in the

The man in charge of this is Mick Wait,

Hino 500 Series Standard Cab truck fitted

who started as a casual truck driver four

with a 10-pallet refrigerated body. The

middle of summer.

“The new unit has no problems pulling the

years ago and two years later rose to the

unit was supplied by Brisbane-based Scully

temperature down, regardless of the freight

position of Manager.

Refrigerated Special Vehicles (Scully RSV) and

or the time of year,” he asserts, adding that

Being a former long-distance truck driver,

replaced an older Japanese truck with a six-

the difference between the new and previous

Mick possesses the necessary skills to

pallet body.

truck is like chalk and cheese. “Moving to the

deliver the goods, as well as a caring heart

According to Mick, the new Hino has made

new truck brought us many benefits most

for helping those in need within his local

a phenomenal difference to the operation

importantly it’s a lot bigger. We’ve gone from

community. As such, it’s obvious he gains

due to a number of improvements over the

a 3.9 tonne payload to 7.0 tonnes with the

a great deal of satisfaction from doing his

old truck, not least that it can carry nearly

new Hino.”

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According to Pack & Send CEO, Michael Paul, the company’s franchise model is key to ensuring a ‘premium service’ experience. “Our franchisees are our movers and shakers. They’re the faces of the overall business, and of their individual businesses too. As members of the communities they service, they play an integral role in the local marketing of Pack & Send,” he says. In contrast, the role of the franchisor is to provide franchisees with a solid foundation of business systems, or “small business with the tools of a big business,” as Michael puts it.

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Q: Pack & Send has been around for a while now. Is the 2016 business still comparable to the one 22 years ago – for example, is parcel delivery still the core of the business?

A: The Pack & Send business has changed tremendously since 1993. We started it before the notion of e-commerce, or even the Internet, was in the vernacular, so there has been a significant shift in the way we function. But our mission has always been the same – providing convenient access to a wide range of solutions when sending anything, anywhere.

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Q: How did the parcel delivery industry change since the early days? With Toll IPEC, Star Track and emerging online services like Sendle on the scene, the competition must be fierce.

A: The parcel delivery industry has evolved with the times. For example, customers today expect that a fundamental requirement of parcel delivery services is an online ‘track and trace’ function that provides a real time delivery status.

When we started in 1993, no parcel carrier in Australia had that capability as the technology wasn’t yet in place. You had to phone the carrier to find out exactly where your parcel was – and you usually got a response the next day.

In the early days, deliveries were also primarily B2B and very few deliveries were made to households. The growth of e-commerce has changed that, with significantly more B2C deliveries.

In line with that, the competition has also changed – for example, where Pack & Send once relied either on customers walking in store or phoning us to send their goods, we are now developing new and

order to comply with more than the usual Commonwealth, State and local regulations and has resulted in an ultrahigh technology facility that is covered by 69 safety and security cameras and extensive on-site fire detection and fire fighting systems. The authorities are anxious to prevent any incidents that could affect the operation of the airport so there is a continuous sampling of air to detect any smoke and the entire fire and security system is tamper monitored. The warehouse has nine robotic doors, which will open in the event of a fire to vent any smoke.

The warehouse has a footprint of 11,000 square metres of which 50 per cent is refrigerated in four different temperature zones using a very efficient refrigeration plant that utilises ammonia rather than the more common Freon. The move from QFS’s previous premises in Stafford required 5,000 pallets to be moved in a 72 hour period and as the QFS fleet needed to continue to deliver goods to customers, contractors were engaged to handle the 120 trailer loads of products.

A distinct point of difference between QFS and other food service suppliers

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. is the extensive and ever increasing range of gourmet items that it has available including boutique nonalcoholic beverages. The beverage sector is a growing market and drinks now account for around 10 per cent of sales with almost 700 different beverage products available. The warehouse holds bay after bay of food service products that are not readily available in retail supermarkets and are required by catering, hospitality and cooked food outlets.

One of the advantages of expanding the beverage business is the opportunity to cross sell food service products to those on the beverage customers’ base.

“With beverages we don’t deal with the chef as we often do with food products,” says Brian Saharin, QFS General Manager. “Instead we deal with the front of house.” This opens the possibility to provide ancillary items such as napkins, coasters and straws and

customers who were predominantly beverage clients are now able to obtain food service products as well. This also translates into the opportunity for traditional food customers to amalgamate their beverage and food orders.

QFS Company Director Guy Politi says that there is a trend in demand towards some higher quality food and beverages. “It can be tomato paste from Italy or cooking oil from Malaysia. We import a lot of quality gourmet products such as flour, rice and confectionery,” Guy says.

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. Trucks that have entered the QFS fleet as assets of various business acquisitions will be progressively replaced with more Hinos to join the 39 Hinos that are already in the fleet. The decision to adopt Hino as

hen company CEO Frank DePasquale established Quality Food Services (QFS) in 1988 the two main products were lasagne and hot dogs and were mostly sold to school canteens. Today QFS has a range of over 7,000 products, which it delivers to businesses such as restaurants, 26

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pubs, clubs, hotels, cafes, and aged care facilities. And QFS continues to supply a wide range of products to approximately 800 schools. Providing direct service to an area extending from Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast to Ballina in northern New South Wales, and west to Toowoomba, QFS is also involved in providing food services to remote

mining camps using sub-contractors.

During late 2018, in order to handle the volume and to cater for future growth, QFS moved into its purpose designed and built warehouse and administration facility located in Pinkenba in close vicinity to Brisbane Airport. By being directly under the flight path the location presented some unique challenges in

Krueger Transport Equipment is a trailer manufacturer with a distinct sense for key

The next logical step, he adds, is the launch

zero. Its new ‘Stay alert – There’s a life riding

and Sydney and Melbourne.

on it’ campaign is urging the public to be

“There is a large number of posties on

“PBS is a trending topic in transport and

was all about pushing the innovation

every operator is either getting on board

bar higher, which meant reducing the

of letters and parcels to millions of people

with high productivity vehicle design or at

to provide them with the best support on that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle

PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board with high productivity vehicle design or at least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet.

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

maximise freight capacity and also minimise

more vigilant in a bid to curb the number of posties injured on their motorcycles at

motorcycles. And there are many injuries

work, encouraging drivers to slow down and

that are occurring on a regular basis.

remove distractions while they are behind

Volvo prime movers which we consider to be the safest on the market. The prime movers have anti lock brakes and stability control, so has the same capabilities,” says Terry.

Vawdrey has built more than half of the national Australia Post fleet.

the road every day, delivering our mail on

across Australia and around the world.

Australia Post, together with its StarTrack business, operates a fleet comprised of Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.

Australia Post has decided to use these new

As well as ensuring its fleet is built to the highest safety standards, reliability is paramount too. “And that’s part of the

National Manager of Fleet for the Australia Post Group.

based around the safety features they can incorporate into our equipment, the large

reason we use the manufacturers we use.

We choose suppliers that we believe are the

over 16,500 pieces of equipment, including

the wheel.

trailers to spread our road safety message

Vawdrey has built more than half of the

volumes they are capable of producing and

best in their category,” Terry adds. “Australia

prime movers, rigids, vans, motorcycles and

Australia Post’s recent trailer order of 10

to the public, serving as a reminder to help

national Australia Post trailer fleet, and is the

their ability to satisfy all of our requirements.

Post has a great partnership with Vawdrey.

approximately 4,500 trailers.

new B-doubles from Vawdrey, delivered in

keep our motorcyclists safe. These are the

manufacturer of choice when it comes to

“Vawdrey is quite a progressive company

They are very accessible and understand our

A number of posties are injured in motor

September, are serving as mobile billboards,

first trailers to wear this new safety message,

tautliners. It’s a business partnership that has

from a safety and an innovation perspective.

requirements. If I need trailers produced in a

vehicle accidents each week – and Australia

spreading this message as they travel along

but people can expect to see a lot more of it

stood the test of time, extending for more

They are always pushing the boundaries

hurry, they always try and accommodate that

Post aims to bring that number down to

their routes between Brisbane and Sydney,

in coming months,” explains Terry Bickerton,

than 30 years.

in terms of what can be done. They are

wherever possible.

design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-

tare weight of the trailer and giving fleet

that operators can use to ramp up payloads.

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

“Vawdrey understands our business

a very progressive business with regards

The longevity of the Vawdrey product is also

approved skels, curtain-siders and B-double drop decks, as well as Super B-doubles

operators more clearance space to work with inside and out.”

It has a cubic capacity of 190m³, with 75m³ in the A and 116m³ in the B-trailer.

solid productivity plus. We again use our 36-pallet, 4.6m design as a base, which

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

and Australia Post understands theirs,

to producing higher productivity and PBS

testament to the build quality. We do very

in the past – one model that has been in particularly high demand recently is the company’s 36-pallet, high-cubic double

Krueger’s PBS refrigerated double drop deck B-double measures 4.6 metres high and 2.5m wide, allowing for excess cubic space

Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

drop deck B-double with mezzanine decks, Grant says.

10 per cent payload reduction.”

trailers. With more and more online orders, our freight task continues to grow, so we are

little work to the trailers apart from regular maintenance. And on the flip side, when

timeframe perspective,” adds Terry. “Safety

moving very large volumes of product.”

a trailer comes to the end of its life in our

idea of what freight will be on board, how

is our number one core value and we don’t

Thanks to PBS, Australia Post has been

fleet, a Vawdrey trailer maintains great resale

introducing a growing number of higher

value too.”

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

compromise on it. That’s part of the reason

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

roads the drivers will use. Information like

we only purchase equipment from major

productivity vehicles into the fleet. “This sort

this is crucial when building any trailer that

manufacturers. We choose our suppliers

of innovation means we can move more freight with less vehicles, helping to get

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

more vehicles off the road. We work within

on adding to its portfolio across the

the limits of what the current legislation

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

allows, but we need manufacturers that can

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all and high productivity transport solutions and that’s what the new PBS B-double refrigerated double drop deck

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity gains that will help increase a company’s

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

refrigerated combination will generate high volume freight operators heading into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom line is this combination is designed to

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

about developing effective, efficient

for the customer, particularly for forklift drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

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a productivity perspective and from a

unit, we’ll have our engineers sit down with them, or visit their facilities, to get an

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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“With each customer that orders a PBS

One of the first customers to embrace the new design has ordered a hybrid

flow and circulation and assist operators in

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can be. In 2012 for example, Australia Post began implementing anti-lock brakes and stability control across the fleet. “We use

it makes sense to pair that with a trailer that The freight task of Australia Post is enormous. The company sends millions

growing our PBS offering.”

never waivered, with the business constantly taking advantage of developing safety technologies to ensure its fleet is as safe as

of a refrigerated double version of the best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination

least strongly considering adding that type

support and work within those areas as well, and Vawdrey does just that,” adds Terry.

industry trends, and Performance-Based

of equipment to their fleet,” says National

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Standards (PBS) is no exception.

Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able

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FOR AUSTRALIA POST, SAFETY IS AT THE HEART OF ALL OF ITS OPERATIONS, AND THE SAFETY OF ITS PEOPLE COMES FIRST. WITH ITS LATEST DELIVERY OF B-DOUBLES FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA, THE COMPANY IS TAKING THIS MESSAGE TO THE STREETS, AIMING TO SPREAD THE WORD AND ENCOURAGE SAFE DRIVER HABITS AMONG ROAD USERS AROUND THE NATION.

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QUALITY FOOD SERVICES IS BASED IN BRISBANE AND PROVIDES THE IMPORTANT LINK BETWEEN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. HINO’S WIDE BODY 500 TRUCKS ARE THEIR VEHICLES OF CHOICE FOR THE EXPANDING DELIVERY FLEET.

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On course for growth TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE LIGHTING SOLUTION SCENE, ASPÖCK SYSTEMS CONTINUOUSLY INVESTS IN SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT INNOVATION. THE LATEST ECOLED II REAR LAMP, WHICH BEGAN SERIAL PRODUCTION IN SEPTEMBER, IS TESTAMENT TO THE COMPANY’S ACHIEVEMENTS. France offers the perfect supplement to

Senior Manager, Felix Aspöck, and CEO, Karl Aspöck.

the headquarters, and guarantees fast and accurate processing of our customers’ requests.

In addition to being market leaders in the trailer niche, Aspöck Systems is an important international partner for the automotive branch. Aspöck is able to fulfil the high expectations placed on automobile manufacturers with decisive assistance from the production locations in Portugal – the largest production site in the Aspöck Group – and Poland, which has been expanded appropriately over the past years. Here mainly rear lamps and stop lights for automobile manufacturers such as Audi or the French Groupe PSA are produced. Aspöck equips 550 to 600 thousand vehicles per year with these rear lamps.

“In addition, we produce over 1.2 million third stop lights per year,” said CEO, Karl Aspöck.

The acknowledged Aspöck quality is secured through test laboratories and test workshops at the headquarters and at several subsidiaries in the production and sales network. Lighting solutions are developed and realised and the necessary simulations are carried out before serial production begins. Over 10,000 tests

Since the foundation of the company

world’s roads. Today, this objective focuses

are executed per year in the internal test

in the year 1977, the Aspöck Systems

on convenience, design, economic viability

laboratory in Peuerbach alone.

headquarters in Peuerbach (Upper

and environmental compatibility. The

The company is certified in accordance

Austria) has expanded with its production

location of Austria remains the strategic

with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO

and administration areas now covering

and operative hub of the Aspöck Group

14001. The company carries out

13,500m², while a high-bay warehouse

in a number of ways. A logistics centre

continuous routine checks to ensure that

features a base area of more than

with a state-of-the-art commission

all regulations are complied with. These

3,000m² and a height of 24 metres

stock warehouse represents the target

certificates are the testimonies for high

projects upwards into the sky as a visual

destination of all production subsidiaries.

quality and environmental standards, and

centrepoint.

Due to investments made in the year 2018

assist in sustainably improving processes –

The company’s objective has remained

in a new company building for sales and

as stagnation is certainly not a part of the

the same: to bring more safety onto the

logistics, located close to Lyon, Aspöck

Aspöck company philosophy.

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