Trailer Magazine May 2019

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May 2019 10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

36 Economy The Federal Government is investing a record $100 billion over 10 years from 2019–20 through its rolling infrastructure plan to help manage Australia’s growing population and meet the national freight challenge.

38 Trailer Builder

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To capitalise on significant payload gains when traversing long distances, Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage partnered with Tieman Tankers to be the first to utilise a Performance-Based Standards ‘Super Pocket’.

56 Low Loaders Get the low down on Gear Shift Heavy Haulage’s latest trailer from The Drake Group.

62 Cranes Nova Crane Services recently completed the 10-year inspection service for a Palfinger PK60002G HPLS belonging to Tom Lawler Transport, which insisted on using only genuine Palfinger parts.

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64 Brisbane Truck Show Preview Here is a glimpse of what Australia’s top trailer builders and equipment specialists have in store for this year’s mammoth event.

82 Braking Technology Gough Transport Solutions, Wabco and Knorr-Bremse highlight the developments in braking technology.

86 Load Restraint Ancra Australia talks about its latest developments.

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89 Tyres & Wheels SKF’s EasySet solution is assisting transport operators to reduce downtime and extend the life of their pre-adjusted hub assemblies. With all parts in the kit manufactured to the brand’s specifications, installation is fast and simple.

98 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine speaks with Roz Shaw.

100 Industry Icon Kevin Johnston details his mechanical engineering background and expertise.

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102 Fleet of the Month Lilydale Instant Lawn has built a business on strategic investments in resources, products and equipment

104 World Map Specialist tanker manufacturer, Farcinox, believes that no matter the final purpose of the road tanker, it should be efficient, durable and functional with the best quality finish.

106 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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Enter the A-double When the concept of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) was first mooted more than two decades ago, the visionaries of the scheme had general ideas of the kinds of innovative vehicles that could be nurtured.

In the earlier years following the turn of the century (the PBS scheme was introduced in 2007) most of the PBS approvals on the highway achieved small productivity gains due to incremental dimension changes, extra axles or selfsteering axles.

Finally, in 2010 a combination emerged with the potential to make the quantum shift required to give PBS some credibility, providing the sort of productivity boost for which the industry had been crying out.

Ironically, the A-double is probably one of the simplest of all the combinations, comprising two semi-trailers linked by a tandem-axle (there are A-double combinations with tri-axle dolly) converter dolly. But herein lies one of its greatest strengths – versatility – because it can be easily separated into two standard semitrailers.

Les Bruzsa, the Chief Engineer of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), reiterates that the original purpose for developing the A-double centred around carrying containers from Toowoomba to the Port of Brisbane.

He explains that the original A-doubles have an overall length of 30 metres and are able to carry two 40-foot containers and up to four 20-foot containers,

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depending on how much each weighs, providing 100 per cent productivity benefits for specific freight tasks like containers.

For example, two 20-foot containers of grain weighing up to 30-32 tonnes each can be carried on the centre of the trailers for the inbound journey and four empties carried on the return trip, which is not possible on conventional combinations like B-double or prime mover semis.

“This combination is certainly one of the PBS success stories,” Les says.

Another is the four-, five- and six-axle truck and dog tipper combinations, with the quad-axle variants proving particularly popular.

He went on to say that last year the NHVR approved 1,862 PBS combinations which is around a 30 per cent increase on 2017.

“In general PBS is growing very quickly, we approved 197 PBS A-double combinations last year,” Les says.

While the A-double had its formative years in Queensland, other jurisdictions are also starting to realise the benefits.

“Now we have A-doubles operating in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria while the first approval for Tasmania is due to happen soon.”

As the momentum of PBS-approved vehicles increases, it seems the use of high productivity combinations like the A-double will continue to grow.

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Woolworths upbeat about buy-back despite Big W closures Retail company, Woolworths Group, has completed a major Petrol business sale, announced an off-market buy-back and confirmed Big W store and distribution centre closures.

Woolworths Group sold its Petrol business to EG Group, with proceeds from the sale to be returned to shareholders via a $1.7 billion off-market buy-back. The offer period will open 16 April.

“We remain focused on maximising shareholder value and as foreshadowed at our half-year 2019 results, we will return the proceeds from the Woolworths Petrol sale to shareholders,” said Woolworths Group Chairman, Gordon Cairns.

“A number of capital return options have

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci.

been considered, and we believe that an off-market buy-back is the best option for

level of margin recovery expected from

store network, simplifying current business

the company and shareholders and will

BIG W, taking account of both current

result in a significant franking credit release.

trading and the outlook for the broader

processes, improving stock flow and lowering inventory,” he said.

“The Buy-Back complements dividends of

sector, including the continued customer shift to online.

BIG W comparable sales growth in

$1.4 billion already paid to shareholders this financial year through the F18 final

Together, the one-off pre-tax charge of

was approximately six per cent and was

and special dividends, and the [FY’19]

approximately $370 million is currently

underpinned by strong transaction growth.

interim dividend. Following the buy-back,

expected to be recorded as a significant item

Despite this, the profit improvement is

the Woolworths Group balance sheet will

in the FY’19 result. The cash cost is expected

slower than planned with BIG W currently

remain strong and allow sufficient flexibility

to be approximately $250 million, with the

expected to report a loss before interest and

for future growth,” he said.

majority of the cash outflow from store exits

The buy-back will be open to eligible

expected in FY’21 and FY’22.

tax in FY’19 of $80-$100 million (FY’18: loss of $110 million).

shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.

“As foreshadowed at our half year 2019

The review was undertaken to help BIG

The sale of Woolworths Group’s Petrol

results, while the recovery in trading for BIG

W maintain a strong and profitable store

business is likely to result in a gain on sale

W is encouraging and there remains further

network where all stores can make a

of approximately $1.1 billion after tax. The

opportunity for improvement, the speed of

strong contribution to BIG W’s profit over

gain will be recorded as a significant item in the FY’19 results.

conversion to earnings improvement is taking

the longer term. Potential store closures

longer than planned,” said Woolworths

represent approximately 16 per cent of the

Following the conclusion of the BIG W

Group CEO, Brad Banducci.

current store network with a remaining

network review, Woolworths Group has

“We understand the impact that the store

average lease tenure of approximately

identified approximately 30 BIG W stores

and DC closures will have on our team and

10 years. To gain cost efficiencies and

for closure over the next three years and two distribution centres (DCs) that will close

will endeavour to provide affected team

improve stock availability, BIG W’s supply

members with alternative employment

chain will move closer to stores. The two

at the end of their leases.

options within the Woolworths Group where possible.

impacted DCs (Monarto, SA and Warwick,

The cost of exiting these sites will result in a profit and loss charge of approximately $270

“This decision will lead to a more robust

QLD) will therefore be closed in FY’21 and FY’23 respectively.

million mainly related to lease and other

and sustainable store and DC network

Details of possible store closures will not be

store exit costs. The review also identified

that better reflects the rapidly changing

released due to ongoing discussions with

approximately $100 million of non-cash asset

retail environment. It will accelerate our

landlords and in the interim, all stores and

impairments reflecting a more conservative

turnaround plan through a more profitable

DCs will continue to trade as normal.

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NEWS

ACCC slams stevedores on contract concerns

Changes to stevedoring operations are affecting transport and container handling businesses.

Three container stevedore companies

that limited their liability for loss or damage

contract without notice have either been

have amended their contracts with land

suffered by the transport businesses, while

removed, or now require the stevedore

transport businesses after the Australian

not offering the transport businesses the

to give 30 days’ notice of any changes,

Competition & Consumer Commission

same protections. VICT’s contract had a

including for any price rises.

(ACCC) raised concerns that certain terms

term requiring transport businesses to

“Thousands of transport businesses, which

in each of these agreements may be unfair contract terms.

indemnify VICT for loss or damage, with no reciprocal obligation on VICT.

have standard form agreements with

DP World Australia, Hutchison Ports

DP World’s standard agreement also

benefit from these changes,” said ACCC

Australia and Victoria International

required the transport businesses to pay

Commissioner, Sarah Court.

Container Terminal (VICT) agreed, after the

the stevedore’s legal costs and expenses, in

“The handling of containers has a direct

ACCC’s intervention, to remove or amend

circumstances where such payments would

bearing on the cost of goods in Australia

terms in their standard form contracts that

normally be determined by court order.

and the competitiveness of Australian

the ACCC considered were likely to be

The three stevedores cooperated with the

exports, so it is crucial for businesses and

considered “unfair” within the meaning of

ACCC’s investigation and agreed to remove

consumers that the supply chain operates

the Australian Consumer Law.

or amend the terms. Hutchison has made

fairly and efficiently,” she said.

DP World and Hutchison had contract

its commitments in a court enforceable

The ACCC launched its investigation

terms that allowed a stevedore to

undertaking and will also place a corrective

in early 2018 following concerns being

unilaterally vary terms in the agreements

notice on its website and put in place a

raised about alleged unfair terms in

without notice, including fees paid by the

compliance program.

contracts between container stevedores

land transport operators.

Those contract terms which previously

DP World and Hutchison also had terms

allowed the stevedore to amend the

and land transport operators, such as rail and trucking businesses.

DP World, Hutchison and VICT, stand to

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Tieman Tankers Appoints New BDM of Dry Bulk Tankers Tieman Tankers has announced the appointment of Geordie Fairweather as Business Development Manager for their O.ME.P.S by Tieman aluminium dry bulk tanker business.

Geordie has more than 20 years` experience in the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of dry bulk tankers.

Tieman Tankers are the Australian and New Zealand sole distributor for O.ME.P.S, arguably Europe’s leading aluminium dry bulk tanker manufacturer. Geordie’s exciting new role for Tieman will involve promoting the proven and stylish Italian O.ME.P.S aluminium dry bulk tanker range for cement, fly ash, lime, stock feed, flour, sugar and other dry bulk products. Whether for standard prescriptive combinations or new exciting game changing PBS innovations by Tieman, the business will plan to transform and future proof dry bulk customers who invest in the quality O.ME.P.S by Tieman light tare weight aluminium dry bulk tankers. Tieman offer the complete range of O.ME.P.S aluminium bottom discharge and tipping tankers.

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ALRTA advances effluent code efforts through industry consultation

Industry seeks agreed controls rather than mandatory lists when managing business risks.

The Australian Livestock and Rural

in managing effluent when transporting

Transporters Association (ALRTA) hosted

livestock by road.

is an important step in establishing an industry code.

a workshop this week in Canberra

Participants were focused on establishing

“Last year, ALRTA consulted with hundreds

to progress the development of a

effective and practical control measures

of member operators at our annual

Registered Industry Code of Practice

to minimise the risks they identified and discussed.

conferences across six states. This week’s

There was general agreement that

(RICP) for managing effluent in the livestock supply chain.

workshop provided the opportunity

At the workshop, Greg Fill of the National

workshop participants shared many

to consult with other parties in the livestock supply chain.

Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) presented

common concerns and that education

“ALRTA invited more than 70 stakeholders

an overview of the function of a code

and awareness of all parties in the

to participate and further public promotion

of practice. He told ALRTA: “An RICP

of the workshop, for example in the

establishes key agreed controls, rather

livestock supply chain will be important moving forward.

than a mandatory list. The code will be

Effective communication between

registrations,” he said.

an instrument that all parties can use

parties was raised as an important factor

The next step in the process will see a

as a guide to address typical risks in their business”.

in managing livestock effluent, with

steering group collaborate to draft a

transport operators, drivers, consignors

document for stakeholder and public

A wide range of presenters provided

and consignees having a role to play in

consultation.

information to the workshop representing

organising the particular circumstances of

the interests of producers, agents,

each load and journey.

The project to develop the RICP is funded by the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle

transporter operators, saleyards, feedlots,

ALRTA National President, Stephen Marley,

Safety Initiative. The Code will link with

processors, animal welfare and biosecurity

said that the consultation workshop

the already published Master Code.

ALRTA newsletter, resulted in additional

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Redstar Transport prompts industry to improve operational standards Prominent voices in the road transport industry are working to improve operational standards for operators and employees, following the unexpected closure of Redstar Transport last year.

Express line haul freight operator, Redstar Transport, appointed professional services firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as its liquidators on 21 December 2018.

Redstar Transport lacked the finances required to pay its 400 employees and was so low on funds according to PWC that it could not afford to appoint a liquidator at the time. Transport and logistics company, Toll, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), however, made financial pledges that enabled PWC to be officially appointed as Redstar Transport’s liquidator.

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) reacted to the liquidation announcement, holding the Australian Government accountable for abolishing the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT).

The fate of Redstar Transport has industry bodies contemplating what a new remuneration tribunal should look like.

TWU claimed that Redstar Transport’s liquidation was proof of crisis in the

insolvencies was inadequate cash flow.

Organisation (ARTIO) to play a major role

transport supply chain industry and called

February this year, the Australian Trucking

in the establishment and setting of any

for Government action.

Association’s General Council unanimously

new version of ‘safe rates’ or RSRT.

“This is yet more evidence that the

agreed to the possible re-establishment

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said it is

Federal Government’s abolition of the

of the RSRT, simultaneously opposing

essential that ARTIO, as the peak body

RSRT was nothing more than a free pass

government-imposed price fixing.

tasked with representing the transport

to the big end of town at the expense of

“Our council agrees that everyone in the

industry and its members on workplace

operators being able to survive and pay

industry should be paid sustainably and

and industrial relations matters including

their workers,” TWU National Assistant

promptly,” said ATA CEO, Ben Maguire.

those before the Fair Work Commission,

Secretary, Nick McIntosh, said in a

“We particularly support practical

play a key role in the creation of any new

statement last year.

measures that would assist owner-drivers

form of RSRT.

The TWU went on record claiming that

and small fleet operators, including

Anderson admitted that RSRT was poorly

since the abolition of RSRT in 2016,

mandatory 30-day payment terms.”

implemented and encourages government

hundreds of transport operators have

The ATA argues that the industry’s safety

become insolvent. It referenced ASIC

record continues to improve, despite the

not to rush into a similar model that does not work.

reporting that showed 469 companies

abolition of RSRT, but Maguire agrees that

“However, we do recognise the potential

entered into external administration in

there is still much to do.

value of a system that ensures minimum

the transport, postal and warehousing

Similarly, the Victorian Transport

standards of operation, safety and

industries between July 2016 and

Association (VTA) has called for the

labour welfare, that has the endorsement

June 2017. The main reason for the

Australian Road Transport Industrial

of industry and operators,” he said. www.trailermag.com.au

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Trailer Sales QLD expands MaxiTRANS product range Trailer builder, MaxiTRANS, has announced

Sales and Marketing, Andrew McKenzie, said

opportunity for PFI and MaxiTRANS to work

that its longstanding partner, Trailer Sales, will

this decision is an exciting opportunity for

together to further develop the site.

now distribute Lusty EMS, AZMEB and Trout

both parties.

The sale and leaseback, together with the

River Australia brands in Queensland.

“It simply makes good sense to have a

development option, provides MaxiTRANS

Established in 1982 under the name Freighter

partner like Mark and the team at Trailer

with the potential to grow the Auckland

Queensland, Trailers Sales has served the

Sales to continue to develop the business

service business and further improve the

Queensland transport industry for over

with further access to the Trout River, AZMEB

efficiencies of the manufacturing operation.

30 years. During the 1990s Maxi-CUBE

and Lusty EMS brands,” he said. “This means

In the short term, the proceeds from the

and Hamelex White were added to its product portfolio.

Trailers Sales can build on what it has already achieved through serving the Queensland

sale of the Auckland facility will be used to reduce debt.

Trailer Sales has taken command of the

market over the last 30 years.”

As previously announced, the group has also

distribution of Lusty EMS, a key historical

MaxiTRANS has also announced the sale

executed a contract for the sale and leaseback

brand in the Sunshine states’ landscape, Bulk

and leaseback of the Takanini, Auckland,

of the Richlands manufacturing facility. The

Transfer System brand AZMEB, as well as the

manufacturing and service facility.

MaxiTRANS Queensland manufacturing facility

most recent MaxiTRANS acquisition – Trout

The sale and leaseback of the Auckland

will be relocated following the development

River Australia, renowned for its specialised

facility is part of the ongoing capital

of a new purpose-built, more efficient, leased

Live Bottom Floor trailers.

allocation review being undertaken

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Principal, Mark Kelly. “Extending our offering

Property for Industry Limited (PFI) will

In line with MaxiTRANS’ group accounting

with these strong brands only complements

reportedly purchase the property for a net

policies, the properties will be revalued to

our existing Freighter, Maxi-CUBE and

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reflect their sale value. Accordingly, there

Hamelex White brands and allows us to

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represents a lease capitalisation rate of 5.35 per cent. MaxiTRANS will enter into a 12-year

FY19 results, although costs associated with the transactions will be classified in

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VTA hails reform agenda at State Conference 2019 Following the successful VTA State Conference held earlier this week at Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island, Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson

National Road Transport Association CEO, Warren Clark, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO, Sal Petroccitto, and Victorian Transport Association CEO, Peter Anderson.

has reflected on the extent to which the transport industry is embracing reforms to make it safer, more prosperous and attractive to work in.

Close to 200 operators, suppliers, regulators, legislators and other stakeholders gathered at the conference for two days of intensive learning about the reforms that will impact the industry this year.

“In recognition of the many changes being considered by our governments, our regulators and the various transport authorities tasked with governing our industry, Keep Up With Transport Reform was unashamedly the theme of our conference,” said Anderson.

“Delegates benefited from updates from dignitaries such as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Michael McCormack, Victorian Roads, Road Safety and TAC Minister, the Hon Jaala Pulford, and Shadow Federal Assistant Minister for Road Safety, Senator Glenn Sterle, who outlined their safety, transport and infrastructure priorities, both in government and in

The industry has certainly matured beyond

(NatRoad) CEO, Warren Clark, said he

opposition.”

an ‘us versus them’ mentality that was

enjoyed the 2019 VTA State Conference.

National Transport Commission Chief

holding us back, and unnecessarily pitting

“Having the opportunity to engage with key

Planning Officer, Paul Davies, provided a

stakeholders against each other, much to the

industry influencers, to discuss key issues

timely update on the NTC-led review of Heavy

detriment of all of us.”

impacting the road transport industry, is

Vehicle National Law (HVNL), and delegates

Anderson said it was encouraging to note

invaluable to me.

also heard from National Heavy Vehicle

the openness of operators to accept the

“Industry associations need to come together

Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto,

need for change and step up and take

and take collaborative action to achieve

about the regulator’s focus on ensuring the

their rightful place as integral parts of the communities they serve.

sustainable transport outcomes.

“I sense a growing recognition from the

Anderson, we look forward to combining

Anderson said change was a regular theme

industry of the need to embrace change for

the strengths and areas of expertise of our

throughout all the presentations.

improvements to abound, and that building

associations as we work together to deliver

“I was particularly struck by the consistent call

dialogue and understanding within the

positive outcomes for the road transport

to action by all the speakers for stakeholders

communities that we operate in is paramount

industry,” he said. “The knowledge shared

to work constructively together for the

to our industry coming out of the shadows

among members and stakeholders will help

good of our industry and, more importantly,

and standing up as a proud member of society,” he said.

make progress on issues that are important

modern law is a factor in a safer and more productive industry.

the receptiveness of delegates to this important challenge,” said Anderson.

National Road Transport Association

“Following my discussion with VTA CEO Peter

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Robotic automation trends upwards Four million robots will be installed in over

traditional fixed mechanical automation or

heavier mechanised automation that typically

50,000 warehouses by 2025 – a significant

manual operations.

requires massive upfront investment and

rise in uptake from the estimated 4,000

“Flexibility and efficiency have become

rigid physical infrastructure, according to ABI

robotic warehouses in 2018 – according to ABI Research.

primary differentiators in the e-commerce

Research. Robots enable the optimisation

fulfillment market as retailers and 3PLs

of space in expensive warehouse facilities

The rapid rate of robot adoption will

struggle to cope with volatile product

reportedly be driven by the need for flexible,

demand, seasonal peaks, and rising consumer

and can reduce the need for new and costly greenfield fulfillment centres.

efficient and automated e-commerce

delivery expectations,” said ABI Research

ABI Research attributes innovation in

fulfillment as same-day delivery becomes the norm.

Senior Analyst, Nick Finill. “Robots enable

computer vision, Artificial Intelligent (AI),

warehouses to scale operations up or down

deep learning and robotic mechanics to

ABI Research’s report reveals that global

as required while offering major efficiency

robots being able to perform traditionally

adoption of warehouse robotics will also be

gains and mitigating inherent challenges

harder-to-automate tasks.

spurred by the increasing affordability and

associated with labor and staffing.”

Earlier this year, transport business,

Return on Investment (ROI) of a growing

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and

variety of infrastructure-light robots as they

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Goods-

GTS Freight Group, selected software company, Dematic, to provide AGVs in

are an attractive and versatile alternative to

to-Person systems can directly replace

its new warehouse in Mildura, Victoria.

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NEWS

Coles plans to double deliveries with $150m deal Supermarket chain, Coles, has entered

or at “dark stores”.

“Ocado is singularly focused on online

into an agreement with Ocado, the

In a statement it released today Coles

grocery shopping, and as a result, has

world’s largest online-only British-based

said the partnership provides a unique

become the leading solution provider in

supermarket, to bring its grocery platform

opportunity for the company to deliver a

the world,” said Steven Cain Coles Chief

to Australia.

best-in-class customer experience.

Executive.

The deal represents a major change to

“Coles will be better able to meet the

“Ocado’s ongoing investment and retail

its digital offering in which Coles will pay

increasing demands of its customers as it

partnerships around the world will help

Ocado to open automated fulfilment

increases network capacity at a lower cost

us continue to improve our offer into the

centres in Melbourne and Sydney by 2023.

to serve,” the company said.

future,” he said.

Coles, which will use Ocado’s software,

Over the next four years Coles will

In January Coles announced it would

anticipates the shift will double its home

spend up to $150 million on the new

establish two new automated ambient

delivery capacity.

warehouses. This includes fees paid to

distribution centres with German

The system utilising warehouses run by

Ocado.

automation specialist, Witron Australia, in

robots, can deal with both fresh food and

Ocado also works with other major

Queensland and New South Wales as part

dry groceries.

supermarket chains around the world

of a supply chain modernisation program

Coles staff currently pick items for home

including Kroger in the US and Marks and

it said would improve availability for

delivery by hand from Coles supermarkets

Spencer and Morrisons in the UK.

customers while lowering costs.

Supermarket company, Coles, is upgrading its distribution centre processes to remain competitive in the market.

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Australia to be critical minerals powerhouse Australia has mapped out its 2019 critical

such as lithium was relatively mature, but

the world to attract more international

minerals strategy which envisions the

other minerals markets such as cobalt

investment, particularly in downstream

country as a world leader in exploration,

remain largely underdeveloped, said

projects and greenfield opportunities.”

extraction, production and the processing of critical minerals.

Birmingham.

However, Mineral Councils of Australia chief

“We’ve got the stocks, we have the

executive Tania Constable said investment

The Government will target investment,

potential and now we need to develop the

in the next wave of base metal and critical

innovation and infrastructure to remove

downstream and high-value activities right

commodity mines and processing plants was

barriers for the sector.

here in Australia such as processing and

“not guaranteed”.

Australia is uniquely placed “to capture

manufacturing,” he added.

“Australia faces growing competition to

the value on offer” through rising global

“Our next challenge is about attracting and

attract international capital the resources

demand for critical minerals, according to

locking-in domestic and overseas investment

industry needs to convert this potential into

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment,

needed to actually get projects off the

lasting economic benefits,” said Constable.

Simon Birmingham.

“Government investment in innovation,

These are the minerals that will underpin the

ground that will take our sector to the next level.

industries of the future, including agritech,

“That’s why a key part of this strategy

but more needs be done.”

aerospace, defence, renewable energy and

is about how industry and government

Canavan, in launching the strategy, said

telecommunications.

agencies such as Austrade can work

Australia has “a strongly supportive

The market for some of Australia’s minerals

together to promote our potential to

government”.

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Direct Freight reveals ultra-productive B-triple

Performance-Based Standards B-triple.

Interstate express freight company, Direct

“This is a modular design and Southern

wind resistance between trailers. Other

Freight Express, displayed its new B-triple

Cross Trailers are doing this extremely well,”

benefits of this design are said to include

in a comprehensive demonstration of

said Bruzsa. “It has the same modular

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

operating ability as the B-quad which can be

superior stability and tracking for improved road safety.

approved combinations organised by the

also run as a B-triple or B-double.”

Furthermore, there are four self-steer axles

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) at

This modularity is one of the stand out

across the combination, two on the rear two

Portland, Victoria, in March.

features of Direct Freight’s B-triple because

positions of the lead trailer and one each

In a similar vein to the B-quad combinations

unlike earlier B-triples, each trailer is the

operated by Lamattina, the Direct Freight

same length at 14.3 metres and each tri-

on the rearmost position of the middle and tag trailers.

Express B-triple has been designed as a

The two on the lead trailer have electronic

modular combination. This means it has

axle group has a maximum load capacity of 20 tonnes.

the versatility to operate with maximum

With a train-like overall length of nearly 42

wheel cut angles to minimise tyre scrub and

productivity in both the full combination

metres, the triple trailer combination has a

sidewall deflection when turning at slow

at just under 42 metres overall length and

height of 4.6-metres, with the curtain-sided

speeds. All of the steer axles have speed

with a gross combination mass (GCM) of

double drop deck trailers configured to

activated locking mechanisms which lock

83 tonnes between Adelaide and Perth under Level 3 access.

maximise cubic freight volume in its intended

the wheels in the straight-ahead position

role transporting express post and time

above 40km/h to improve dynamic stability

Alternatively, by decoupling the tag trailer

sensitive parcel freight.

at higher speeds.

and operating as a B-double with Level 2

All of the trailers utilise mezzanine decks

Each of the trailers rides on Stefair airbag

road access, the 30-metre combination will

which enable the transport of a staggering

suspension which is road-friendly certified.

operate on the eastern seaboard under L2

120 pallets in double-stacked formation.

The full disc electronic braking system (EBS)

access with a GCM of 63 tonnes.

incorporates anti-lock (ABS) and stability

Fresh from the highly successful PBS vehicle

This reduces to 84 pallets when in B-double guise.

demonstration day at Portland, Chief

Due to the absence of converter dollies, the

in the event of a sudden manoeuvre.

Engineer at the NHVR, Les Bruzsa, was keen

roll-coupled B-triple configuration offers

To ensure compliance with routes, the

to extol the virtues of what is ostensibly the

the multiple benefits of maximised payload

most productive B-triple on the road today.

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Road freight on the rise: ABS Australian freight vehicles moved an

Freight task demand in Australia is strong.

estimated 214,789 million tonne-kilometres (tkm) of freight across Australia’s road network in 2017-18, according to figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

“The 2017-18 figure represents a 5.0 per cent increase in tonne–kilometres (one tonne moved on road over one kilometre) since 2016,” said ABS Transport Statistics Director, Lauren Binns.

“Articulated trucks carried the bulk of

goods (12 per cent) and food and live

comprising 75 per cent of vehicles across

Australian road freight, transporting

Australia. In 2017-18 passenger vehicles

165,336 million tonne-kilometres, 77.0 per

animals (11 per cent).

Freight vehicles registered in Victoria

cent of the total road freight task,” said

moved more freight than any other State or

kilometres at an average of 12,600

Binns. “This is despite articulated trucks

Territory with 55,450 million tkm. This was

kilometres per vehicle.

comprising less than 1.0 per cent of all

followed by Queensland (49,038 million

New information from the Survey of Motor

vehicles on Australian roads.”

tkm), New South Wales (48,709 million tkm)

Vehicle Use will help inform national

The majority of road freight transported

and Western Australia (35,953 million tkm).

Passenger vehicles continue to constitute

freight and supply chain priorities aimed at

crude materials (30 per cent) such as stone, sand and gravel, followed by manufactured

the majority of registered vehicles

Australian freight task.

travelled a total of 179,761 million

improving the safety and efficiency of the

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VTA welcomes infrastructure spending outlined in Federal Budget Victorian Transport Association CEO, Peter Anderson.

The Victorian Transport Association

of a $2 billion fast rail planned between

growing state, the investments outlined by

(VTA) has endorsed plans by the Federal

Melbourne and Geelong.

the Treasurer would be welcomed by the

Government to spend $25 billion

Suburban roads will be upgraded around

freight and logistics industry.

on infrastructure nationally over the next decade.

Melbourne and regional centres at a cost of $1.14 billion.

“Victoria is leading the nation in terms of

Victoria will receive $6.2 billion in funds

Other significant measures announced

and construction so it is deserving of the

allocated to improve road safety, provide

outside Victoria include $3.5 billion to

level of spending and investment contained

faster commuter and freight connections

construct the Western Sydney North-South

in the budget so that our infrastructure can

between cities and towns and reduce

Rail Link, increases in urban congestion

congestion across the road networks.

funding to $4 billion, $500 million to

keep pace with this growth,” he said in a statement.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered

establish a Commuter Car Park Fund,

“As vital as the new measures contained

the first surplus, of around $7.1 billion, in a

$1 billion for the Roads of Strategic

in the budget are to address this, it is just

Federal Budget in 12 years.

Importance initiative to improve freight

as important that the Commonwealth and

Small and medium-sized businesses were

routes, and an extra $2.2 billion for local

Victorian governments work together in a

expected to be key beneficiaries with $60

road safety upgrades.

bi-partisan way if we are to truly overcome

million in Export Market Development

Operators will benefit from an increase to

our transport challenges,” said Anderson.

Grants announced to take advantage

the instant asset write-off threshold by 20

“However, I commend the Commonwealth

of standing free trade agreements with

per cent to $30,000, along with expanding

for recognising Victoria’s contribution

China, Japan, Korea and the Trans-Pacific

access to this to medium-sized businesses

to the national economy, which

Partnership and Indonesia.

turning over less than $50 million annually.

has been acknowledged through

Road networks in Victoria will reportedly

VTA CEO Peter Anderson said after years

be freed up for heavy vehicles as a result

of underspending in the nation’s fastest

greater infrastructure and other investments earmarked for our state.”

economic development, population growth

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As announced in its 2017-18 Annual

Australia Post actions a new growth strategy.

Report, Australia Post made a decision to divest its Aramex shareholding following a review of its international strategy, completed during 2018.

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Stop dumping tyres with dubious overseas operators: TSA Used Australian tyres are being dumped overseas with little regard for how they are recycled or disposed of according to Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA).

“A recent audit of where some of our recyclers send the tyres they collect, has revealed some red flags,” said the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of TSA, Lina Goodman.

“Whilst it is inevitable that some used tyres will be sold overseas, we want Australian tyre recyclers and collectors to be more vigilant and responsible about where they send their product,” she said.

“Although TSA does not have the authority to regulate these markets, we do want to help our participants make informed choices – choices that are safer for the environment and society.”

An industry-led product stewardship program, established by leading tyre importers keen to find a solution for endof-life tyres, TSA revealed the recent audit uncovered concerning practises that included product being sold to overseas businesses with undesirable health and safety practices; product being stored in an unsafe manner, conducive of fire and other health-related concerns; product being used in a way that said Benjamin Rieck Intertek’s General Manager Australasia.

56 million used tyres.

or offloading to other destinations outside of the known supply chain end-point.

TSA cannot direct Australian recyclers to send

Scheme to help expand Australia’s tyre

TSA engaged Intertek, a global total quality

their product to specific overseas operators,

recycling industry and support the creation

assurance organisation, to assist with the

but it can revoke the membership of non-

of more markets for tyre derived products

verification of the downstream process of

compliant participants.

end-of-life tyres.

“The guiding foundation of the product

like equine tracks, road crumb and permeable paving.

With over 130-years’ experience, Intertek,

stewardship scheme is that all members

TSA has to date committed $4 million to the

according to TSA, was well placed to work

must use only accredited TSA collectors and

development of sustainable end markets for

with TSA in identifying high risk destinations.

recyclers,” said Goodman.

tyre-derived products within Australia.

“Intertek is committed to a partnership

“A revoked membership implies profound

“We are working hard to support these

with TSA in furthering the development

commercial consequences precluding

emerging markets but in the meantime, we

of the scheme, to provide valuable and

offenders from doing business with other TSA

need to do more to help our participants

actionable insights into the end-of-life tyre

accredited parties.”

export, distribution and processing through

As a result of these recent findings, TSA is

find and use reputable overseas recyclers,” said Goodman.

covering a range of crucial aspects, including

reviewing the product stewardship scheme to

“It’s all about creating more sustainable

distribution, environmental, health and

ensure greater transparency in downstream

outcomes for Australia’s end-of-life tyres. Let’s

safety, modern slavery and broader social

processes for end-of-life tyres.

keep them away from landfill, illegal dumping

responsibility and compliance aspects,”

Each year, Australians generate about

and unaccountable export markets,” she said.

could harm the environment such as burning

It is the aim of the Product Stewardship

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Federal Budget contribution enables additional bridge, safety works

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is using funds to improve road transport infrastructure.

Heavy vehicle access across Australia

economies by ensuring freight is moved efficiently,” said Gay.

$11.61 million for 40 community and

will receive a boost following an $8 million allocation to carry out structural

“With Federal support for proper

three years and the additional funding

assessment of vital local government

infrastructure assessment the NHVR can

bridges, roads and culverts.

now work with local road managers to

was an important safety outcome for all road users.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)

improve networks by better understanding

“The Federal Government also

Chair, Duncan Gay, said the funding

the bottlenecks for freight movements.

announced an increase in the annual

provided in the Federal Budget would

“This outcome is a vital win for the heavy

HVSI funding from $3.9 million to $5.4

allow the NHVR and local road managers

vehicle industry and the supply chain.”

million in 2019-20 and further increases

to properly assess the integrity of many

The Federal Government budget

up to 2023,” he said. “This is a great

local government road assets.

also increased funding for the Heavy

boost for a program that supports

“This assessment is vital to allow road managers to open up new heavy

Vehicle Safety Initiative program by almost 40 per cent.

implementable, value-for-money projects that deliver tangible improvements to

vehicle networks and boost local

Gay said the HVSI program has provided

heavy vehicle safety.”

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industry safety initiatives over the past

Wettenhalls buys growing Melbourne-based heavy haulage specialist Transport and logistics company,

Wettenhalls CEO Mike Lean said the

both machinery and cars, Allied Transport

Wettenhalls, has acquired the Geelong-

acquisition brings together two successful

Services honed its operations exclusively for

based Allied Transport Services.

businesses in a powerful and strategic

the transportation of machinery.

Running a fleet of 40 vehicles, Allied

alliance.

The shift in focus coincided with a boom in

Transport Services has specialised in over-

“Wettenhalls has been building its

construction around Melbourne.

dimensional heavy haulage utilising 45m

exposure to the construction sector

Allied, according to Wettenhalls, has

steerable triple extendable trailers, platform

since 2014 and we’ve been looking

become a critical part of the infrastructure-

trailers and low ride height vessel trailers.

It also carries heavy rigid tilt trays, crane

for opportunities to expand our service

development landscape in Australia,

offerings in the broader infrastructure

providing transport for customers in

trucks, ute services and other high load

market,” he said.

construction, manufacturing, road, civil,

capacity equipment.

“In Allied Transport Services we found

mining, shipping, farming, engineering,

The new line of business, to be named

an extremely well-run and professional

crane relocation as well as hire and access

Wettenhalls Heavy Haulage and Specialised

transport company whose service profile

equipment.

Services, will work across infrastructure

neatly aligned with where we were looking

They oversee an estimated 18,000

nationally and employ up to 400 staff.

to grow. Together we will be able to build

transport moves a year.

Family-owned, Wettenhalls is looking

our offering to support Victoria and the

Wettenhalls Heavy Haulage and Specialist

to expand its footprint into the strong

nation’s future growth.”

Services will offer customers end-to-end

Victorian construction market as it seeks to

Allied Managing Director Angelo Lociuro

transport solutions including project

take advantage of new opportunities.

said the acquisition by Wettenhalls will

management, route surveys, engineering

The company, which was founded in Colac

allow him to offer Allied customers a

design, feasibility studies and all permit

back in 1925, provides services across food

broader range of services and give him

approvals.

transport, specialist bulk, container and

the backing to grow the specialist heavy

Wettenhalls has been expanding in the

third party logistics running its operations

haulage and over-dimensional services.

construction and infrastructure space for

up the length of the Australian eastern

Alongside his wife Leah, Lociuro

some time, delivering critical components

seaboard from Warrnambool to Townsville.

established Allied Transport Services

for high-profile developments, such as the

In a statement on its website, Wettenhalls

in 2004, originally as a panel-beating

Westgate Tunnel project, the Murray Basin

said the acquisition would not result in any

operation before it evolved into towing.

project, the CityLink-Tulla widening project

job losses across the business.

In 2009 after several years of transporting

and the GMHBA Stadium redevelopment.

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Linfox and Telstra partner for IoT challenge Transport and logistics company, Linfox, tackles the Internet of Things with Telstra.

Transport and logistics company, Linfox, and

the Telstra Labs in Melbourne for the week

for the network.

telecommunications company, Telstra, are

challenge (25 May to 1 June).

In terms of providing new value to the

set to deliver the 2019 Telstra Innovation

According to event organisers, each

market, participants will be asked to improve

Challenge, an Internet of Things (IoT)

challenge participant in each stream will use

customer freight tracking, investigate other

hackathon to tackle innovative solutions for transport and logistics.

technology to find innovative solutions to

ways to bolster existing services while

issues in the transport and logistics sector.

also conceptualising and exploring new

“We want to develop innovative IoT

Both streams will then unite for a joint

opportunities.

solutions for the transport and logistics

pitch, demonstration and awards event

Areas of focus for these IoT solutions include:

industry to improve operational and field-

in Melbourne at the conclusion of the challenge on 1 June.

cost efficiency, administrative overhead,

the market,” the event organisers said in a statement.

The challenge will ask participants to use

real-time monitoring.

IoT to improve the operational interactions

The 2019 Telstra Innovation Challenge

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two separate streams: university, open to

driver availability, warehouse operational

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What you need to know in May THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS INVESTING A RECORD $100 BILLION OVER 10 YEARS FROM 2019–20 THROUGH ITS ROLLING INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN TO HELP MANAGE AUSTRALIA’S GROWING POPULATION AND MEET THE NATIONAL FREIGHT CHALLENGE. AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

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The 2019-20 Budget features funding

Fund and Stronger Communities Programme.

up to $1.14 billion to upgrade suburban

for projects and initiatives that are set to

He said that estimates put the cost of

arterial roads in south-eastern and northern

benefit every Australian state and territory

congestion in Australia’s capital cities at

Melbourne,” said Tudge. “The Suburban

as well as provide local job opportunities.

$25 billion per year, projected to reach $40

Roads Upgrades will reduce congestion

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and

billion by 2030, which is why Government

and increase the safety and reliability of the

Population, Alan Tudge, has elaborated on

is committing an additional $3 billion to

suburban road network across Melbourne’s

plans to deliver the right infrastructure to a growing nation.

increase the Urban Congestion Fund to $4

southeast and north.”

billion for projects that will directly tackle

In terms of helping connect regional

New funding and investment models,

local traffic bottlenecks. As part of this

communities, the 2019–20 Budget commits

according to Tudge, will generate economic

initiative, the Government is also providing

an additional $1 billion to the Roads of

opportunities outside the largest capitals,

$500 million for a Commuter Car Park Fund

Strategic Importance initiative (ROSI) bringing

including through the first Regional Deals

to make rail networks more accessible and

it to $4.5 billion.

for Barkly, Hinkler and Albury-Wodonga;

take cars off the road.

Through this initiative, Tudge explained that

upgrading regional airports; and delivering

“We are also recognising Australia’s fastest-

the Government is investing in over 25 key

the next round of the Building Better Regions

growing population centre by committing

freight corridors (including feeder roads

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critical to the productivity of the corridor)

$550 million for the successful Black Spot

The Strategy, Tudge continued, extends

to more efficiently connect agricultural and

Program, which targets safety issues on urban

beyond investment to include regulatory,

mining regions to ports, airports and other

and regional roads to reduce serious crashes

planning and supply chain reforms necessary

transport hubs. This investment is part of

in these locations by an average of 30 per

to drive the long-term improvements

the Australian Government’s contribution

cent. There is also an additional $275 million

needed for Australian businesses to

to the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and Action Plan.

for the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity

remain globally competitive and make

Program and $275 million for the Bridges

“We are also increasing our investment to

Renewal Program.”

sure the aspirations of the Australian community are met.

improve vital national networks across the

Complementing actions to improve road

“In further support of these initiatives, we

nation including $1 billion for the Princes

safety, there are also Budget allocations of

are committing $8.5 million to settle the

Highway, $400 million for the Newell

$1.1 billion set aside for the Local and State

design of a National Freight Data Hub in

Highway in New South Wales, as well as

Government Road Safety Package to support

response to industry calls for better freight

funding for regional roads such as $287.2

vital road maintenance by local governments.

data availability and sharing,” he said. “This

million to build the Cairns Ring Road in

The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB)

includes arrangements for data collection,

Queensland, $360 million to complete the

is being provided $2.6 million to make its

protection, dissemination and hosting,

duplication of the Western Highway between

professional expertise more readily available

and the establishment of the freight data

Ararat and Stawell in Victoria and $259.8

to local governments and to help them

exchange pilot to allow access to freight

million for the South Australian Rural Roads

better understand and assess road assets.

data in real time.”

Package,” he said.

An additional $6 million will be provided

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

To address the call for safer roads, the

to Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiatives, funding

(NHVR) will receive a Budget contribution

Government is establishing a new Office

more projects to improve the safety of heavy

of $8 million through the 2019-20 Budget

of Road Safety, which will be backed by

vehicles on Australia’s roads.

to work with local governments to improve

dedicated new funding including the $4

Tudge understands that Australia’s freight

road access for heavy vehicles.

million Road Safety Awareness and Enablers

volumes are expected to nearly double

“Further, we are committing $44 million

Fund and the $12 million Road Safety

over the next two decades, which is why

to the Supporting National Freight and

Innovation Fund.

Australia must position itself to meet this

Supply Chain Priorities—Inland Rail Interface

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility but

challenge. “The Australian Government is

Improvement Program to enhance the

all levels of Government have a key role to

working across all tiers of government and

benefits of Inland Rail for regional Australia

play in delivering safer roads and vehicles,”

with industry to deliver a National Freight

and the national freight network,” said

said Tudge. “That is why the Australian

and Supply Chain Strategy and Action Plan,”

Tudge. “In addition, we have committed up

Government will deliver an additional $2.2

he said. “This will provide an integrated,

to $20 million to jointly fund two business

billion in road safety funding from 2019–20

20-year vision, coordinating actions to drive

cases for intermodal terminals in Melbourne

through the Local and State Government

real improvements to freight productivity in Australia.”

and Brisbane capable of supporting the Inland Rail.”

Road Safety Package. This includes a further

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New Tieman ‘Super Pocket’ A Game Changer TO CAPITALISE ON SIGNIFICANT PAYLOAD GAINS WHEN TRAVERSING LONG DISTANCES, STEVEMACS BULK FUEL HAULAGE PARTNERED WITH TIEMAN TANKERS TO BE THE FIRST TO UTILISE A PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS ‘SUPER POCKET’.

Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage is a family

Pocket road trains are the common transport

changer the WA transport industry has seen

owned company based in Kewdale,

configuration in WA for most hauliers. The

for many years.

Perth, Western Australia. Established in

pocket road train designs have changed over

“Our new ‘Super Pocket’ design has a Gross

2003 by Steve McWhirter. The company

many years with the main limitation being

Combination Mass (GCM) of 111 tonnes and

carts bulk petroleum products within WA

the 27.5m overall length allowed – 6x4 and

importantly has been approved to be used on

covering towns as far north as Exmouth,

8x4 trucks are the common type of trucks

Level 2 routes out of Kewdale and Coogee

south to Albany, and east to Meekatharra Kalgoorlie and Ravensthorpe.

used and payloads of approximately 78-83kl

fuel terminals to key regional centres in WA.

of diesel with a tri-axle dolly can be achieved

“Over many months supporting data has

Travel time for Stevemacs drivers can vary

been provided to WA Main Roads to allow the

but destinations like Exmouth can mean a

depending on truck selection and the duty of the freight task.

couple of days from when the truck leaves

‘Tieman are at the forefront of Performance-

27.5 m pocket and our ‘Super Pocket’ to take

the fuel terminal to when it returns. Even key regional centres like Albany and Kalgoorlie are

Based Standards (PBS) tanker innovation in

place,” he says – explaining that the ‘Super

Australia, across multiple bulk liquid and

Pocket’ has a level 1 swept path with a rear

around 400-600 kilometres away from Perth

steer axle on the rear of each of the quad axle

respectively so every extra litre of payload

dry bulk industries,” according to Tieman Tankers Director, Col Tieman.

makes a difference to the efficiency of

“We have been working with WA Main

95kl of diesel payload will mean maximum

the Stevemacs fleet.

Roads to introduce the biggest game

fleet efficiency for many Tieman customers

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comparison between a standard prescriptive

groups. “But the game changing approximate

incorporate the same rear suspension as on Volvo’s proven bogie drive already offered across the range with four bags per axle, 12 bag airbag in total for full suspension and fast reacting articulation for maximum traction in all applications.

The latest Volvo safety package includes forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control, lane support system, departure warning, and driver alert support warning system.

York Duratrac suspension with Pann 22 disc brake axles have been selected by Stevemacs on both the tankers as well as

Tieman ‘Super Pocket’.

Les Bruzsa NHVR, Ben Blasetti Tieman, Steve McWhirter Stevemacs, Col Tieman.

the the fixed tri axle dolly manufactured

have always been positive and I feel they respect customer feedback and design ideas.”

by Southern Cross Trailers. The light tare

With the land freight task due to significantly

weight of the York axle configuration gives

increase in coming years, it takes innovative

optimum payload and the large 430mm rotor

companies like Tieman to introduce game

has found improved brake life. The lateral

changing technology. The extra payload

stability at allowed speeds of up to 100km/

alone on the ‘Super Pocket’ compared to

hr is said to be excellent. Each of the quad

a prescriptive 27.5m Pocket, will pay for

axle tankers has a rear steer axle which is

the total capital cost of the combination many times over the operating life.

assisting the combination to turn even better than with a standard 27.5m pocket road train giving great access into fuel terminals, fuel depots and retail service stations.

Fast Fact

Tieman has designed the tankers to provide maximum flexibility so they can carry motor

For Steve, the impact that Tieman’s ‘Super

investment in Perth with the opening

spirit or diesel or a mix of both.

Pocket’ has had on his fleet comes down to

of a tanker service and repair division,

“No matter what the product carried,

moving more volume with only one vehicle.

now known as Road Tank Repairs WA.

our ‘Super Pocket’ innovation will be

“Driver hours are the same, fuel and tyre

With Managing Director partner Brad

the next evolution of pocket road train in WA,” Col says.

wear is near on-par along with far greater

Onley, after sales service and spare

payload and fewer truck movements per

parts for tankers is Tieman’s point

Stevemacs through Truck Centre WA, selected

year effectively improves vehicle operator

of difference for all customers who

a Volvo FH 700HP Tri Drive Globetrotter cab

safety,” he says – adding that his business

operate in WA.

including full aero package fully assembled

took delivery of its first Tieman tanker some

and locally engineered at Volvo Group local

24 years ago. “We purchased our first Tieman

manufacturing plant in Wacol, Brisbane.

tanker back in 1995, and we still operate that

The gearbox is a ATO3112 Ultra low crawler & multi speed reverse.

tanker five days a week on regular rural farm

The Volvo airbag suspension includes

Fuel Supplies fleet comprises about 85 Tieman

changes to the rear suspension pedestal to

tankers in total. My dealings with Tieman

like Stevemacs in the future.”

deliveries. Our Stevemacs / Great Southern

In 2014 Tieman made a major

Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au

‘Super Pocket’ Level 2 Route Access

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Less is more COMBINING LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION WITH ENHANCED STRENGTH AND CAPABILITIES, OWENS TRANSPORT’S NEWEST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED QUAD QUAD SUPER B-DOUBLE SKELS FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA ARE HELPING THE FLEET TO ACHIEVE PEAK LEVELS OF EFFICIENCY. With a national fleet of over 300 trailers and 160 trucks, Owens Transport is a major player in the supply chain logistics business.

Started in 1953, it operates branches across Australia and New Zealand and has a company network that spans through Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

Owens’ trailer fleet includes a wide range of equipment to cater to a wide range of tasks, including skels, side loaders, flat tops and retractables – many of which have been built by Vawdrey.

The Victorian trailer fleet, now 72-strong, welcomed its first two Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved quad quad super B-doubles in May 2018. Impressed by the high payloads and unique capabilities of

Owens Transport Branch Manager, Mathew Coles.

these trailer combinations, a third identical set was received less than 12 months later.

The super B-doubles are used to transport

Freight Vehicle (HPFV) road network at up to

A further three Vawdrey PBS-approved quad

containers from the Port of Melbourne and

77.5 tonne Gross Combination Mass (GCM).

quad super B-doubles are also in use in the Queensland fleet.

Owens’ Altona facility to its customers,

The combinations can also be used on other

travelling through the High Productivity

road networks at up to 68 tonne GCM.

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As Melbourne Branch Manager for Owens

importantly, are lightweight, which gives

Vawdrey really tries to understand our

Transport, Mathew Coles says, “We’re

us the ability to get more payload. We

business and looks at how it can make our

carting more with less. Compared to a

previously used a quad quad super B-double

business better. I think that’s quite unique

standard B-double, we are getting up

from another manufacturer, but the Vawdrey

to an extra 15 tonne. It means we can

ones are two tonne lighter overall, which

to Vawdrey – its approach towards our business is outstanding.”

be more competitive in the marketplace

makes a huge difference.”

Looking ahead, Owens has more orders on

because we are using less vehicles to cart

Key to the strong, yet light construction of

the way from Vawdrey, with four retractable

more containers. Instead of having to send

the trailers is the use of lightweight, high-

A-doubles, which will be operating under

two trucks to the Port of Melbourne or to

tensile Domex steel. The super B-doubles

Altona to pick up two 40 ft containers, we only need to send one.”

are complete with Hendrickson Intraax

PBS, due to join the Melbourne fleet by early June.

suspension, self-steering axles to the rear

Owens also has plans to expand its

He adds that the increased capabilities of the

of each suspension group, Wabco EBS,

operations in the near future. It currently

super B-doubles are also helping to free up

aluminium hubs, aluminium wheels and low-

operates two sites from Melbourne, but a

other existing resources, providing the ability

profile tyres.

strong focus on customer service has paved

to further grow the business while still using

“The super B-doubles are impeccable. They

the way for continued growth, with the

its current pool of trucks and trailers.

look amazing and are very durable. They

company set to open a third Melbourne

Vawdrey completed the PBS-certification

would have around 30 containers coming on

facility by late 2020.

process on behalf of Owens, and according

and off them every day and they are holding

to Mathew, the entire process was seamless.

up really well. Vawdrey is such a reputable

For Owens, the ability to operate higher

manufacturer which manufactures locally

productivity vehicles under the PBS scheme

and offers tremendous support for their

has delivered great results. “PBS has had a

product,” adds Mathew.

huge impact on our operations. It’s definitely

“The aftersales service from Vawdrey is

helped to keep the truck count in our fleet

terrific. Quite often they’ll call to check if

down, and given us greater scope to get

everything is okay and come out to see us to

more containers to and from the port in a

inform us about new trailers being designed.

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

shorter timeframe. We used to run seven trucks at night, now we’ve been able to drop that down to four,” Mathew reveals.

“Because the industry is pushing so heavily to get more into 40 ft containers, being able to cart two of these at a time is an absolute blessing,” he says, revealing he has also been impressed by the strong, yet lightweight construction of the trailers.

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Reaching the next level FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN 1984, SOILWORX HAS GROWN INTO ONE OF THE LARGER SUPPLIERS OF QUARRY AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS IN VICTORIA. ITS LATEST PURCHASE OF A BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT RIGID BODY AND FIVE-AXLE DOG OUTFIT REFLECTS THE COMPANY’S ASPIRATION TO TAKE EFFICIENCIES TO THE NEXT LEVEL. In a similar vein to many family-owned

operate,” Chris explains.

of 42.5 tonnes carting a range of materials

transport operations, SoilWorx has evolved

“As a team we are continuously learning

including soil, crushed rock, sands and

from a small Melbourne-based landscape

and adapting to the changing business

mulch on Level 2 access routes around

supply yard into one of the largest purveyors

environment with the goal of exceeding the

greater Melbourne.

of quarry and landscaping materials in Victoria.

expectations of our clientele.”

The trailer has a 9500mm long aluminium

As the conversation continues, it’s clear

body and is fitted with SAF Intradrum

The company’s Managing Director,

Chris is justifiably proud of the service his

drum-braked axles with air suspension.

Chris Ristovski, left school at the age of 16

Air Brake Systems supplied the WABCO

and joined the family landscape supplies

company offers to customers in the retail and commercial sectors.

business which at that stage was owned and

“They rely on SoilWorx to supply quality

with roll stability program (RSP).

operated by his parents.

products that are competitively priced and

The truck and trailer bodies are fitted with

Chris bought his first truck when he was

delivered fast,” he says.

QuickSilver low friction liners, Alcoa Dura-

18. He now has over 30 years of hands-on

“So in order to keep raising the bar we are

Bright wheels and Bridgestone tyres.

experience in the supply chain that services

always looking for ways to improve the

“This is our first five-axle trailer and,

the landscape, building, civil construction and

efficiencies in our operations.”

indeed, the first BTE combination to join

utilities industries.

A big step forward in this respect occurred

the fleet,” Chris confirms. “We definitely

The current SoilWorx fleet comprises nearly

recently with the April commissioning of

went all out and had a lot of extra

a dozen heavy truck and trailer combinations

a BTE truck and five-axle dog outfit that is

and a number of smaller rigid tippers.

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved

equipment and custom features added to this unit.”

“Our success is a direct result of our

to operate at 63-tonnes gross combination

A standout feature of which he is keen to

commitment to our clients, stakeholders,

mass (GCM) on Level 2 roads.

This allows a combined payload capacity

sing the praises is the QuickSilver liner.

staff and the communities in which we

electronic braking system (EBS) complete

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release, it also minimises floor damage,

the years, and our experience with BTE is

that is constantly evolving and growing

reduces the chance of tip over, lowers

by far the best,” Chris states.

with both us and the ever-changing

wear on hoists and is self-cleaning which

“Rest assured that when we decide to

reduces downtime.”

Chris goes on to describe the reasons

purchase again, we will be heading their

demands of the industry.

Speaking about the wider transport industry

direction.”

and how it has changed over the years,

surrounding his decision to buy the BTE

While having brilliant equipment is vital,

Chris insists the far more demanding nature

equipment.

using it to the best of its capabilities

of modern business due to increased

“Choosing the best supplier for our

completes the success story for SoilWorx.

regulations surrounding compliance and

particular needs and creating a strong,

To this end, Chris says over the past two

chain of responsibility means companies can

long-standing relationship with that

years the company has invested heavily in

no longer afford not to leverage the available

supplier is paramount for our operation,”

optimising its delivery service.

technology to assist operations.

he affirms.

“We enlisted the help of a software

“The increased cost of running a transport

“We previously ordered a smaller rigid

solution called SubTrux to help give our

business today creates the corresponding

tipper body from BTE and were very

customers full visibility at every step of the

imperative to seek improved efficiencies

impressed with the experience.

wherever possible,” he maintains.

“BTE’s attention to detail, professional

delivery process,” he explains.

“Each customer receives three SMS

service and quality workmanship brought

notifications: Upon the order being

future is the combination of the most

us back for the truck and dog combination.

allocated to a truck advising of the

efficient and cutting-edge equipment, as

“Darren Jean (BTE Area Sales Manager)

estimated time of arrival; when the order

exemplified by our latest BTE acquisition, with

and the entire BTE team were amazing and

is on its way; and finally, when the delivery

the systems technology to ensure maximised

showed a great deal of care and respect for

has been completed.

operational efficiencies.”

our needs and requirements.

“We view leveraging off technology like

“A lot of time and attention was spent on

this as integral to improving processes,

the details and BTE went above and beyond

reducing paperwork and managing

with recommendations on the design and

regulations,” Chris adds.

functionality of this combination.

“We were lucky enough to find a delivery

“We have purchased many vehicles over

management software provider (SubTrux)

SoilWorx commissioned a BTE truck and five-axle dog combination in April that is Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved to operate at 63-tonnes gross combination mass (GCM) on Level 2 roads.

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“I believe the key to our success into the

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

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Innovation from the ground up THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX, PORTHAUL SOUGHT A SOLUTION THAT WOULD DELIVER GREATER EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASED LEVELS OF SAFETY. MAXITRANS ANSWERED THE CALL WITH ITS NEW RAIL LINER CONCEPT, WHICH COMBINES AN IN-BUILT ROOF LOAD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND THE ABILITY TO BE UNLOADED AT GROUND LEVEL. Designed to reduce the risk of shoulder

the location of the straps is what sets this

binder straps around, or pack and unpack

injuries and eliminate the need to carry binder

load restraint system apart. “The roof load

them at every load. It’s a set and forget

straps, the roof load restraint system by

restraint system features a retractable cord

scenario. Once we open the curtains, we can

MaxiTRANS is key to the design of these new

that goes up into the Rail Liner’s roof. When

strap them down straight away,” he says.

40 ft Rail Liners, with the first two delivered

the straps aren’t tied down, they retract into

A Rail Liner effectively allows transport

to Victorian-based transport business,

the roof and can then be pulled down over

operators to convert a skeletal trailer into

Porthaul, in early March.

the load when needed. It eliminates the need

a curtain sider, enabling greater versatility.

They are used with Porthaul’s PBS-approved

to throw the strap over to the other side.

Though the concept of a Rail Liner isn’t new,

A-double skels and have been designed

The curtain can also be moved forwards or

MaxiTRANS has given it a modern take.

based on this footprint, so that they can

backwards via a track.”

“Porthaul is really innovative and can

be used on the existing permit. These Rail

Porthaul General Manager, James Williamson,

recognise potential. It’s great to work with

Liners were purchased to support Porthaul’s

agrees. “The load restraint system promotes

someone like James that isn’t scared to think

new container packing facility in Portland, in

safety, as there isn’t any need to use hand

outside the square. Here we’ve used an old

Victoria’s south-west.

binders. Efficiency is increased because it also

concept with new technology,” says Heath.

As Heath Menhennet, South West Region

eliminates the time it would take to set all of

Porthaul’s decision to add MaxiTRANS’ load-

Sales Manager at MaxiTRANS explains,

that up. Our operators don’t need to carry

restraint-rated Rail Liners into its fleet came

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Optimised loading times with MaxiTRANS’ Rail Liners.

about to assist with efficiencies during short

what Porthaul was looking for. They are taken

haul trips. “We were doing a lot of short

on and off the trailer using a reach stacker,

haul pickups, and a lot of that time is taken

and are placed on the ground for unloading,

up loading and unloading. By having the rail

adding to operator safety,” explains Heath.

liners, we can remove the loaded rail liner,

Porthaul has developed a long-standing

and place an empty one straight back onto

relationship with MaxiTRANS, which has

the truck, eliminating the need for the driver

produced numerous innovations for the

to hang around while the unloading process

transport company over the last 10-15 years.

takes place,” says James.

“Heath at MaxiTRANS has been excellent

Heath adds that the Rail Liners enable the

in understanding our requirements and

trailers to be used all day as a skel, then once

delivering a product we are happy with.

the skel work is done, the Rail Liner boxes

The business has a large reach for customer

convert the skels into a curtain sider trailer,

support and is always just a phone call away,

complete with front, top and rear walls.

offering immediate support,” says James.

“These Rail Liners with load restraint cater to

Though many older forms of the Rail Liner were designed to be lifted only when empty, MaxiTRANS has reinforced its product with added strength, allowing for them to be lifted when fully loaded, at up to 30 tonne.

The Rail Liners are designed to enable greater efficiency when dealing with large volumes of freight. According to James, the ability to unload them on the ground comes with its own set of safety benefits, which has been a real plus for the business.

“The Rail Liner solution was created to gain efficiencies through the loading and unloading process. It was also designed to increase our safety within the general freight space. With this product by MaxiTRANS, we have significantly reduced our unloading times and also added safety benefits by unloading the product from the ground,” says James.

Contact

Innovative load restraint for optimal safety.

MaxiTRANS 346 Boundary Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 8368 1100 Web: www.maxitrans.com

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TRAILER BUILDER

More freight, less trips FOR TASMAN LOGISTICS SERVICES, RECENT CHANGES TO ACCESS LIMITS ON NEARBY ROADS HAS OPENED THE DOORS TO HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY VEHICLES. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS, THE BUSINESS HAS PURCHASED ITS FIRST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS COMBINATIONS – TWO 30-METRE A-DOUBLE SKELS BUILT BY KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. At Tasman, we run pretty much all types of trailers. Our motto is that we don’t say no to freight and we will find a way to do it better than the next guy.

A multimodal transport and logistics

with the exception of our low loaders,

provider, Tasman delivers freight via road,

which they don’t build – if Krueger can

rail and sea. It is headquartered in the

build it, we’ll buy it off them,” says Ivan.

suburb of Brooklyn, which is also its main

Container transport makes up a large

road transport hub; and operates an

part of Tasman’s operations, with the

additional three facilities in Melbourne, and

business handling anywhere from 300-

one in Launceston, Tasmania.

400 container movements a day. Tasman

To cater to its diverse service offering,

runs approximately 110 skel trailers, which

Tasman runs a 350-strong fleet of trailers,

largely operate between the company’s

including everything from skels, side loaders

depots and the Port of Melbourne, running

and tautliners, to low loaders for heavy

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A-doubles into our fleet,” explains Ivan.

haulage. “At Tasman, we run pretty much

While it’s no secret that innovative higher

According to Ivan, Tasman, along with

all types of trailers. Our motto is that we

productivity vehicles like the A-double

various other transport businesses within

don’t say no to freight and we will find

are resulting in major efficiency gains for

the area, had been pushing for higher

a way to do it better than the next guy,”

container transport businesses, Tasman

mass limits within the region for some

saysIvan Vanis, CEO at Tasman.

wasn’t able to take advantage of this – until

The vast majority of trailers in the fleet

now. “The reason we haven’t purchased

time, before access was granted 12-18 months ago.

bear the Krueger name – according to Ivan,

A-doubles previously is because in Brooklyn,

“We also had to make some changes to our

Krueger supplies up to 80 per cent of the

where we are based, we weren’t able to

facilities to allow for the bigger vehicles,

trailer fleet. “We have been working with

access many of the roads with these sorts

such as widening the gates, and that’s all

Krueger for 16 years and have developed a

of vehicles. A lot of the containers we

happened now too,” Ivan says.

great relationship with the guys there. We

carry are heavy, and now with higher mass

Able to operate at up to 85.5 tonne, the

pretty much only purchase from Krueger,

limits in the area, we can start introducing

new PBS-approved Krueger A-doubles are

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set to deliver big efficiency gains. To ensure maximum payload is achieved, Krueger designed the A-doubles to be lightweight yet robust, reducing the tare weight by 500-600kg. Tasman reveals that these combinations will save the equivalent of about 10 trips a day, per trailer. “As the

Krueger builds reliable and durable trailing equipment.

fleet grows, that saving will become quite substantial,” adds Ivan. “We’ve already purchased two A-doubles and have plans

expectations. “It’s a mixture of service

– which rarely happens – we can pick up

to purchase another two from Krueger in

and product quality that we look for

the phone and have it sorted straight away.

coming months. We’re definitely planning

and we’ve remained loyal to that with Krueger,” he says.

We’ve tried some other brands and been

I envisage us having up to 10 of these within the next 18 months.”

“We have in-house trailer mechanics that

for 16 years now so I think that tells the story itself.”

As with any transport business, the

are all spick and span and we’ve never had

reliability and durability of equipment is

any issues with those supplied by Krueger.

crucial to ensure it can meet the needs

With Krueger, it’s a strong relationship that’s

of its customers. As Ivan attests, Krueger

set in stone. It’s the kind of relationship we

has continued to meet and exceed his

like, where if something ever goes wrong

to continue adding to our A-double fleet.

inspect our new trailers to make sure they

let down. We’ve been loyal to Krueger

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Krueger Transport Equipment supplies up to 80 per cent of Tasman Logistics Services’ trailer fleet.

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TRAILER BUILDER

The new Bulk Transport Equipment crew in front of the first unit off the line.

Covering all bases FOLLOWING A PATTERN OF INTENSE GROWTH OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, MELBOURNE-BASED TRAILER BUILDER BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS EXPANDED ITS MANUFACTURING, SERVICE AND REPAIR CAPABILITIES WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE QUEENSLAND AND NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES MARKETS. Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) is a

its finishing processes.

to providing increased production and

family-owned Australian company

Having established a substantial customer

support of its renowned equipment to

with a strong focus on excellence in

base in the southern states and with

stakeholders in the sunshine state.

design and manufacturing using the

a workforce of 70 employees at its

To this end BTE has opened a new branch

best quality materials and offering high

Melbourne facility, the company recently

at Toowoomba in south-east Queensland

levels of attention to detail through

shifted its focus to the north with a view

where the first combination recently rolled off the production line. The current staff of nine is expected to grow significantly as production ramps up.

Indeed, viewing the booming city of Toowoomba as a prime location for its new northern branch, BTE is determined to increase its manufacturing capacity in order to reduce production lead times with the extensive range of BTE products.

According to BTE Toowoomba Operations Manager, Scott Arnold, there are a number of strategic reasons why the regional city located little more than one hours’ drive west of Brisbane is the ideal location for BTE’s second facility.

“With Brisbane continuing to expand and the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions virtually joined with it

Inside the new Bulk Transport Equipment facility in Toowoomba.

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now, development is starting to move westwards and this will only gain

momentum in the future,” he states.

that have full manufacturing plants in

“This is really bringing Toowoomba

Victoria and Queensland,” he says.

into the equation because it is already

“We feel that with this new facility we are

a significant transport hub due to its

now covering both ends of the spectrum

proximity to vast agricultural regions and

so we can support Mack and Volvo trucks

it’s now becoming a manufacturing centre

up here while our Dandenong facility can

to support the aluminium truck and dog

concentrate on building the bodies on the

tipper market in south-east Queensland.

“As the only Aluminium tipper

likes of Kenworth and Iveco trucks that are built in Victoria.”

manufacturer in Toowoomba, we believe

And with Sydney situated smack in the

we are ideally placed to support operators

middle, the logistics of getting new trucks

in the Darling Downs and surrounding

to either of BTE’s factories to fit bodies

Fast Fact

regions,” Scott adds.

then delivered to customers in New South Wales are vastly simplified.

Having recently opened a new branch

Another pertinent point Scott raises in is its close proximity to the Mack and Volvo truck manufacturing plant at Wacol west of Brisbane.

“There aren’t many tipper manufacturers

in Toowoomba, Bulk Transport Equipment is looking to capitalise on

regard to BTE’s new Toowoomba facility Contact Scott Arnold 0427 502 881 Bulk Transport Equipment Toowoomba 40-42 Carrington Rd Toowoomba

increased production capacity and a close proximity to the manufacturing facility of two leading truck brands.

The first of 11 units off the line for Hanson.

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TRAILER BUILDER PBS Aluminium 42CM Quad-Axle Cement Tanker.

A New Focus for Tieman’s O.ME.P.S Aluminium Dry Bulk Tankers THE DRY BULK TANKER MARKET IN AUSTRALIA IS DEMANDING BETTER PAYLOADS AND A NEW FOCUS BY TWO FAMILY BUSINESSES, TIEMAN TANKERS AND ITALIAN MANUFACTURER O.ME.P.S WILL FUTURE PROOF CUSTOMER INVESTMENTS. In 2009 Tieman introduced the first O.ME.P.S

10-year operational milestone, performing

Aluminium dry bulk tankers have been built

aluminium dry bulk tanker to the Australian

well according to the owners. Repeat business

in Europe since the 1960s and the majority

market. That 42CM cement tanker sold to

is testimony to the reliability with Moloney

of all dry bulk tankers across Europe are

Moloney Transport in Victoria has done over

Transport now operating multiple O.ME.P.S aluminium cement tankers in their fleet.

made from aluminium to optimise payload

1.5 million kilometres and is celebrating a

and efficiencies. Australia now has the rungs on the board with proven reliability from European manufactured quality aluminium tankers and the trend is now changing from steel to more aluminium.

While the initial capital cost is higher on aluminium to steel, the payback on extra payload every load over the life of the combination is the reason so many companies are now investing in aluminium dry bulk tankers. After all the fuel tanker market in Australia has been 100 per cent aluminium for decades so the dry bulk market is also now trending towards that same outcome.

Col Tieman, Director of Tieman Tankers, proudly announces: ‘An exciting new appointment to our team is Geordie Fairweather as Business Development Manager for our O.ME.P.S by Tieman aluminium dry bulk tanker business. Geordie

Aluminium tipping BD – Full Rear Aluminium Chassis.

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brings a wealth of expertise to the business

42CM Aluminium Cement Tanker.

are future proofing customer investments.

suspensions to suit customer preference.

Already we have introduced the first

Their forming machines allow the front and

aluminium quad axle cement tanker in

rear hoods to be made in one piece with no

Australia for John & Mick Prezioso of

welded joins to optimise aesthetics. Their

Cement Haulage for Independent Cement

tipping tankers have a full length aluminium

in NSW which is operating at a Gross

chassis for reduced tare weight and

Combined Mass of 50.5-tonnes.

maximum payloads.

“We have invested in our own PBS

A full range of dry bulk tanker spare parts

engineering team whose sole focus is to

will be available from Tieman with a network

provide road access to customers for higher

of after sales service providers nominated

mass innovative tankers that offer game

to support the O.ME.P.S by Tieman product

changing payloads,” he says.

around Australia and NZ.

O.ME.P.S, founded by Vincenzo Munzio

“I am excited about joining the Tieman

in 1997, has invested in a high tech

team to run the dry bulk tanker operation;

manufacturing factory in Italy with robotic

returning to an industry that I am so familiar

welding and forming machines and they

with and passionate about,” Geordie

having more than 20 years experience in

export their aluminium dry bulk tankers

says. “The new focus at Tieman on their

the design, manufacture, operation and

across the world into some of the harshest

O.ME.P.S aluminium dry bulk tanker range

maintenance of dry bulk tankers”.

operating conditions.

coupled with their in-house PBS capabilities

“To have Geordie join our team gives

Their proven aluminium dry bulk tankers,

will give us a real edge in the market and

us great pleasure,” Col says.

having built nearly 4,000, are testimony

the potential to introduce some game

“We believe we have partnered with the

to their quality design and automated

changing tanker equipment. I look forward

world`s best aluminium dry bulk tanker

manufacturing processes. Importantly they

manufacturer O.ME.P.S. So for Geordie to

have the ability to customise Australian

to discussing customer requirements and how we can help boost the productivity

work closely with two family businesses

designs to suit specific freight tasks and

of your businesses.”

with his background is the perfect fit for

customer needs. Tieman have the exclusive

everyone. We pride ourselves on our quality

distributorship for O.ME.P.S tankers for

bulk liquid tankers, so our comprehensive

Australia and New Zealand.

range of aluminium dry bulk tankers will

Tieman offer a full range of O.ME.P.S

be supported and represented by someone

bottom discharge and tipping tankers for

who we consider an industry expert and by

the cement, fly ash, lime, sand, plastics,

someone who has earned great respect in the dry bulk tanker industry.”

stock feeds, flour, sugar and other dry bulk materials. O.ME.P.S have a unique

Contact

“Tieman are at the forefront of

bolt on steel hanger design that is robust

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

and durable and also gives the option to

innovation introducing tanker designs that

fit a wide range of European or American

Tieman Tankers Geordie Fairweather Business Development Manager – Dry Bulk Mobile: 0417 341 347

L-R Geordie Fairweather and Col Tieman.

Fast Fact Visit the Tieman website (www.tieman.com.au) to see photos of the O.ME.P.S factory.

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LOW LOADERS

In the swing of things DIFFICULT TO ACCESS CUSTOMER SITES AND HARD TO REACH MACHINERY HAVE MET THEIR MATCH WITH THE DRAKE GROUP’S INNOVATIVE NEW REAR STEERING 3X8 SWINGWING. AS GEAR SHIFT HEAVY HAULAGE ATTESTS, THE NEW MODEL COMBINES THE TRAILER MANUFACTURER’S PROVEN RELIABILITY IN THE LEGENDARY SWINGWING, WITH GREATLY ENHANCED MANOEUVRABILITY. The latest iteration of Drake’s hallmark widening low loader, the Swingwing, this new rear steering model is enabling transport operators to access sites that many other heavy haulage trailers of its size cannot, opening the doors to a far greater scope of work.

To date, only a handful of these trailers are out on the road, with one of the first delivered to Gear Shift Heavy Haulage in Sydney’s southwest in February.

Along with its increased manoeuvrability, the rear steering capabilities help to reduce tyre and component wear. Currently in operation in 3x8 models, this rear steering feature will also be extended to Drake’s 4x8 and 5x8 Swingwings and the Swingwide range.

The rear steering Swingwing is available

Thanks to its enhanced manoeuvrability, the new rear steering Swingwing is providing the fleet with greater levels of flexibility.

with both a remote steering rear axles; along

long. For night travel, the rear steering

rows of tyres. That isn’t an issue with our

with manual rear steering axles, which is important for customers who are operating

Swingwing closes to 2.5 metres wide.

“For a 3x8 trailer to be able to steer so well

new Drake trailer.”

Starting out as a civil construction business,

in Victoria in a combination over 30 metres

makes a huge difference with our work.

Gear Shift was founded in 2013 by

It is all remote steer as well. We had a job

Managing Director, Lee Fahey. It began

recently where we needed to get into a

with one float and a tilt tray, but increasing

tight yard and had to back the trailer in, so

customer demand led to rapid growth.

the remote steering rear axle came in very

“It doesn’t matter how good a service

handy. It meant we could get the trailer

you think you can provide, with one truck

where it needed to be. Because it has better

your offering is very limited. Having more

manoeuvrability, it allows us to be able

trucks opens so many more doors to attract

to pick up a bigger range of machines,”

new customers. Around 18 months ago,

explains Kyle Bunning, Transport Manager at

we made a decision to increase the size

Gear Shift.

“This trailer has made a significant

of the business to where it is today. We

difference to the fleet,” adds Rick Sookee,

Australian made and we regard them as the

Gear Shift’s Heavy Haulage Supervisor. “It

best on the market,” adds Kyle.

gives us another trailer option so we can

The fleet now includes four Drake trailers

send the best trailer out for the job. We

and a Drake dolly, which are used to

operate another 3x8 trailer in the fleet

transport all manner of machinery locally

but you need to have your wits about you

and interstate.

when towing it around with all of those

The rear steer Swingwing joins a

By turning on a sensor on the trailer, the rear axles can be steered by remote control.

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primarily run Drake trailers because they are

Gear Shift Heavy Haulage transports all sorts of machinery both locally and interstate.

steerable 4x4 widener with remote steer

way it needs to go. In a tight yard, it is really

reliability. And that goes for the truck

option and two deck 4x4 wideners, all

easy to guide the rear of the trailer in.”

too – reliability is paramount. When you

manufactured by Drake.

Though the Gear Shift business is still

have equipment that is constantly breaking

As Kyle reveals, the rear steer Swingwing

young, Lee has spent decades in the heavy

down or having issues, it’s not just the

has provided the fleet with added flexibility.

haulage industry and has been purchasing

downtime costs, but it can also impact on

“It’s potentially opened doors to send that

trailers from Drake for over 20 years.

driver satisfaction and our ability to meet

particular unit where it once might not have

According to Kyle, there are several factors

the needs of our customers. Being able to

been able to go. The remote-controlled

that set a Drake trailer apart – the quality,

keep our customers happy relies heavily

steerable rear axle is accessed by flicking

the finish and the reliability. “When you

on the reliability of our equipment – and

on a sensor on the trailer. The driver has a

are in the market for a new trailer, one

that’s why we continue to use Drake. You

remote in the cab and can turn the axle the

of the things you are shopping for is

can’t keep your customers happy if your equipment isn’t reliable; and if you’ve got no customers, you’ve got no work,” he says.

“The finish on a Drake is second to none.

You can see the quality on every aspect of the trailer, even underneath. Already, the new Swingwing has done a fairly extensive range of local and interstate work and it has been brilliant. We service all of our trailers regularly, and all the Drakes ever really need is a bit of grease – with a Drake, it really is effortless.”

Contact

The rear steering Swingwing can be widened to transport large piece of equipment, and then closed to 2.5 metres wide.

Drake Group 19 Formation Street Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 www.thedrakegroup.com.au

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Turning heads and steering axles LOGGING CONTRACTOR, BURGUNDY HEIGHTS, IS SET TO TAKE DELIVERY OF ITS SECOND TUFF TRAILER FEATURING REVOLUTIONARY POWERED STEER AXLES. HAVING REALISED THE MULTIPLE ADVANTAGES OF THE SYSTEM FITTED TO ITS INITIAL TUFF TRAILER, THE COMPANY IS ADAMANT THIS WILL BE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ALL SUBSEQUENT UNITS.

Classy Kenworth conventionals pulling Tuff low loaders are the combinations of choice for the Burgundy Heights heavy haulage operation.

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing

full powered steer on all four of the BPW

Range at Bonville near Coffs Harbour, the

axles working in both forward and reverse

aptly named Burgundy Heights logging

directions. It will be fronted by a 2x4 dolly.

According to Jarrod Smith of Burgundy

when reversing into tight confines with the

outfit has carved an enviable reputation as a supplier of high-quality lumber from

Heights, the full powered steer BPW

says, adding that all four BPW axles steer at

sustainably managed plantation forests on

axles are a massive improvement over

different angles which enables the trailer to

the lush north coast of New South Wales.

the self-tracking variety of steer axle they

track in a similar arc to the dolly and prime

The company also does contract heavy

effectively supersede.

mover with negligible tyre scrub.

haulage and a cursory glance at the

“The self-tracking axles have been around

“The front axle steers in the same direction

impeccably presented fleet of Kenworth

for ever and are helpful for reducing

as the turn and the following three steer in

conventional prime movers gives the first

tyre scrub on turns but they do have

the opposite direction at varying angles,”

clue that Burgundy Heights is a company

their limitations,” he explains. “If you’re

Jarrod explains. “The steering angles are

that doesn’t do things by halves.

travelling on a heavily cambered road you

determined by tierods and it’s actually quite

Shifting gaze to the heavy haulage trailers

need to lock them up, otherwise you’ll find

a surprisingly simple system which makes it

and dollies reveals the same attention to

the trailer drifting off towards the table

user-friendly and low maintenance.

detail with the Tuff 6x8 platform unit looking

drain. And, of course, they need to be

“Now that we’ve experienced the benefits

resplendent in its burgundy livery set off by a

locked up to reverse the trailer.

of full powered steering, in terms of our

dazzling display from the full complement of

“In contrast, the Tuff platform unit we

low-loaders we wouldn’t have one without

polished Alcoa wheels.

have with full powered steer is unreal in

it,” Jarrod confirms. “Everywhere we travel

The platform trailer is soon to be joined by a

reverse – you can back it into places you

things seem to get tighter as time goes

Tuff quad-axle two-piece deck spreader with

wouldn’t even attempt putting a self-steer

on so we definitely have an advantage

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or fixed-axle unit.

“We’re expecting similar manoeuvrability new quad-widener unit when it arrives,” he

Burgundy Heights purchased its first Tuff trailer - this 6x8 platform low loader featuring full powered steer BPW axles - four years ago.

over those who don’t have it.”

loading then close the rear section which

“Our Tuff 6x8 platform is four years old now

While the powered steer equipment

means there’s less outswing at the rear of

and we have been super impressed with it so

obviously adds a premium to the cost of

the trailer during turns and especially when

when we decided to upgrade to a new quad

the unit, Jarrod says the benefits are more

float I was pretty keen to have Tuff build it

than worth it.

negotiating tight bush tracks.

“We’ve also requested a 100mm drop

“With every machine and truck or trailer we

section in the deck between the wheel

steer BPW axles.”

buy we’re always willing to pay a bit extra for

arch and gooseneck to give us better

superior quality and technology that helps

clearance of overhead wires when carrying

us do our job in the safest and most efficient

tall machinery. The team at Tuff Trailers has

manner,” he attests. “I think in the long run

been more than happy to build the unit

the benefits far outweigh the extra cost.”

Burgundy Heights uses its trucks and trailers

exactly the way we want it.”

to haul its own logging machinery and also

Trailers came after he saw a story on one

does contract heavy haulage.

According to Jarrod, the extra weight of

of the company’s 8x8 platform units in Trailer Magazine.

modern logging machinery compared to

“I liked what I saw and started to talk to Tuff

earlier gear is another reason why the

about building something for us,” he says.

powered steer BPW axles are so effective in

“They have a lot of different options and

improving tyre life and manoeuvrability.

very unique ways of looking at things that

“Back in the day a 25-tonne machine was

are outside the box, so to speak.

Interestingly, Jarrod’s introduction to Tuff

using similar features like the full powered

Fast Fact The full powered steer axles on Tuff Trailers such as the quad float ordered by Burgundy Heights provide unmatched manoeuvrability and dramatically reduced tyre wear.

Contact Tuff Trailers 36-42 Magnesium Drive Crestmead Queensland 4132 Ph: (07) 3803 0232 Web: www.tufftrailers.com.au

pretty normal but these days they average around 40 tonnes,” he says. “With a 40-tonne machine on our current quad trailer and dolly, any tight turns are really hard on the tyres.

“We’re looking forward to seeing a big difference in that respect with the new Tuff unit with its full powered steer BPW axles.”

As for other special features of the new unit, Jarrod has specified hydraulic landing legs, hydraulic suspension and a two-piece deck which means each end of the deck can be widened and narrowed independently.

“This allows us to widen both ends for

With most logging-related machinery averaging 40 tonnes or more, tri-drive prime movers and low loaders with powered steer axles make the job easier and safer with much less tyre wear.

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Tailored for the task FOR FORWARD-THINKING HEAVY HAULAGE TRANSPORT BUSINESS, COLPAK LOGISTICS, WORKING WITH ITS TRUSTED SUPPLIERS TUFF TRAILERS AND BPW TRANSPEC HAS HELPED TO GIVE THE BUSINESS A COMPETITIVE EDGE. USING A CUSTOMISED SUSPENSION SOLUTION, THE LATEST TRAILERS TO JOIN THE FLEET ARE PROVIDING GREATLY ENHANCED MANOEUVRABILITY WITH TUFF / TRIDEC STEERING SYSTEMS. Based in Brisbane, Colpak operates a fleet

machinery across the country.

Experience working for towing operators

of 25 heavy haulage trailers – including

Colpak was started by Colin Pakai in 2004.

fostered his passion for heavy haulage,

low loaders, dollies and tilt trays –

A mechanic by trade, he has been working

and led him to start his own business

which are used to transport all sorts of

in the towing industry for over 30 years.

specialising in this field.

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Tuff Trailers is extremely good to work with. I need access to the best transport gear with reliable speed-to-market capabilities, which is why I always deal with the team at Tuff Trailers.

were recently delivered, with two more

Continued growth led to a second depot

on the market,” says Colin, who seeks

The trailers feature custom designed

being opened in Townsville in 2010. To

out specialty designs in all of his trailer

BPW air bag or hydraulic double acting

date, the business has welcomed more

equipment purchases. “Tuff Trailers is

suspension, making them ideally suited

than 30 customised trailers built by Tuff

to accessing tight inner city streets, sub

Trailers into the fleet. Over the past 15

extremely good to work with. I need access to the best transport gear with

years, the relationship between the

reliable speed-to-market capabilities,

regularly travels into the bustling cities

businesses has continued to go from

which is why I always deal with the team

of Melbourne and Sydney, the greatly

strength to strength.

at Tuff Trailers.”

enhanced manoeuvrability of these trailers

“I won’t just settle for what’s available

The Colpak fleet is designed for efficiency

has proven to be a great asset.

and versatility, with no two trailers the

“The steering setup works in both forward

same. The fleet is also extremely modern,

and reverse without the need to lock

with all equipment less than three years

out axles as you would with self-tracking

old, ensuring Colpak has the opportunity

axles,” explains Denis Di Pasquale,

to take advantage of new developments

Managing Director at Tuff Trailers. “When

and safety features as the years progress.

reversing, the rear axle, which steers more

Working together with axle and suspension

than 30 degrees, can assist the operator

business, BPW Transpec, the latest trailer

into the tightest of spaces. The only

order is a highly customised solution that

dictator on the accessibility of the trailer is the load itself.”

has provided the business with greater

of these innovative trailers currently in production. They were purchased to cater to new growth within the Colpak business.

This innovative suspension technology by BPW can be incorporated into the majority of the Tuff trailer range.

division builds and civil works. As Colpak

accessibility, allowing Colpak to manoeuvre into and through tight spaces with greater ease.

A 4x4 low loader with BPW suspension and self-tracking axles, and a 5x4 full powered steered trailer on BPW forced steer axles

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A trusted name NOVA CRANE SERVICES RECENTLY COMPLETED THE 10-YEAR INSPECTION SERVICE FOR A PALFINGER PK60002G HPLS BELONGING TO TOM LAWLER TRANSPORT, WHICH INSISTED ON USING ONLY GENUINE PALFINGER PARTS. AT 60 TONNE METRES, THIS IS THE LARGEST PALFINGER CRANE IN AUSTRALIA TO HAVE GONE THROUGH ITS 10-YEAR CERTIFICATION TO DATE. A crane service and transport hydraulic

destructive testing of all critical structural

specialist, Nova Crane Services was started

areas; checking the condition of all parts;

25 years ago in Newcastle. Since the very

testing and resealing hydraulic cylinders;

beginning, it was a trusted service partner to Palfinger and in November 2018, the

thoroughly checking all safety devices; among various other checks and testing.

relationship between the brands went one

Based in Rutherford, not far from

step further, with Nova Crane Services

Newcastle, Tom Lawler Transport has

acquired by Gough Palfinger.

been a long-time customer of Nova

Fast Fact

In accordance with Australian Standard

Crane Services. Having grown up around

Nova Crane Services was established

AS2550.11, the business regularly

commercial road transport, the company’s

by Glenn Gaynor in Newcastle about

performs 10-year vehicle loading crane

owner Tom Lawler, followed in his father’s

25 years ago, and is a highly regarded

inspection services. This includes a pre-

footsteps and started his own general

business that specialises in transport

inspection report; removing the crane

freight business in 1978. During the 1980s,

hydraulics, according to Gough Group

from the vehicle and fully dismantling

he diversified and added a crane truck to

CEO, Liz Ward.

it; replacing all bearings, bushes and

the fleet. “I got a little sick of being held

damaged hydraulic hoses; carrying non‐

up waiting for my truck to be loaded and unloaded so I decided to try my hand at crane work so I could load and unload myself,” he recalls. “Now I do a lot of specialised work. I began doing work for the mines – lifting dump truck engines in and out, and now I move all types of gear including explosive magazines and equipment for mine site blasting; along with containers; and concrete barriers and form work for bridges. I have also relocated a lot of workshop machines – lathes, drills, presses, etc.”

Nova Crane Services serviced Tom’s first crane over 25 years ago and he says he has remained a loyal customer based on the company’s high levels of service, extensive knowledge about cranes, ability to offer advice over the phone whenever it’s needed, and commitment to ensuring he is back on the road as soon as possible if there is ever an issue.

Tom’s fleet now has two Palfinger crane trucks. The larger 60 tonne metre crane

Stability testing at full extension.

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was purchased just over 10 years ago and following its 10-year service, it was

Hydraulic hoses being routed for connection to the valve bank.

“For me, it was important that the parts were all genuine because I trust in the Palfinger name,” adds Tom. “I wanted all genuine parts to go back into the crane so I can be confident that I won’t have any issues. I haven’t had any issues with Palfinger parts before so I know that this The re-painted crane post and lift booms.

means there are less chances of breaking down. I want to know that the crane is

returned to him in early April 2019 and put

He says that the 10-year vehicle loading

going to be reliable and get the job done.

straight back to work. “That’s the biggest

service is a major structural inspection.

Genuine is the only way to go because I

crane I have owned. I bought it to replace

“The crane itself is stripped and everything

know it works.

a 52 tonne metre crane. That was a good

goes through a non-destructive crack

“Palfinger builds a good crane – they build

crane too but I decided to go bigger and

test to see if any cracks or fatigue can be

them strong. Nothing wears out a Palfinger

get more extensions because I lift a lot of

identified that would be detrimental to the

and mine has done a lot of work. I do a lot

heavy pieces. It’s always good to go bigger

crane’s operation or lifting capacity.”

of heavy lifts every week and not even the

so you can get more versatility,” says Tom.

Tom requested that only genuine Palfinger

bushes wore out after a decade. Palfinger

David Bendeich from Nova Crane Services

parts were used, so to ensure downtime

adds that the Palfinger PK 60002G HPLS

was kept to a minimum, Nova Crane

cranes work really well and that’s why I’ve stuck with the brand.”

is a strong and versatile crane. “This

Services pre-ordered many of these from

particular crane is not only big in size, it

Austria ahead of the crane being brought

also has a number of extensions that go

in. “Tom wanted only original Palfinger

out. It’s an eight-extension crane so it goes

parts on the rebuild so we ordered these

out to 20 metres. It’s quite a capable lifting

from Europe – even down to the hydraulic

crane even at distance.”

hoses,” says David.

Contact Nova Crane Services 19 Ferry Gate Sandgate NSW 2304 Ph: 02 4967 7788 Web: www.palfinger.com.au

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BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

Brisbane brings out the best THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW IS STAGED BY HEAVY VEHICLE INDUSTRY AUSTRALIA, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF HEAVY VEHICLES AND THEIR COMPONENTS, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. With a proud history dating back to 1968,

amazing capabilities and capacity of the

displays, demonstrations and information.

the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show is the fifth

Australian heavy vehicle industry.

In fact, the show will be part of a full week

that will be held at the world-class Brisbane

Through complementary activities within

of activity in Brisbane, encompassing events

Convention and Exhibition Centre.

On display is the most comprehensive range

the show we will celebrate and promote

across the city, including many hosted by

the industry’s design, engineering,

of trucks, trailers, components, equipment,

manufacturing and technology innovation,

the show’s partners and exhibitors.

In collaboration with peak industry

accessories and technology in Australia.

and the vital economic and highly-skilled

bodies the event aims to promote the

From 16-19 May the show will attract

positive benefits of an innovative, safe

between thirty and forty thousand

employment footprint of our industry across Australia.

visitors. They include fleet executives and

The 2019 Brisbane Truck Show is taking

officials, safety and environment

purchasing managers from industries

a series of further leaps ahead, as we

advocates, road user groups and

including road transport, agriculture,

cement its place as Australasia’s premier

community leaders.

retail, mining, construction, infrastructure,

transport event. We’re adding a variety of

In 2019 the industry will come

services, trades and local government.

new elements to the show which will focus

together once more to catch up with

The Brisbane Truck Show is far more than

more of the event on its business audience

a trade exhibition. It is a showcase of the

featuring dynamic and interactive tools and

old friends and make new ones, all in their favourite marketplace.

Editorial credit: / Shutterstock.com

and productive fleet to government

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drake size

thedrakegroup.com.au

60 years of quality and innovation

BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

Redarc celebrates 40 years ADVANCED MANUFACTURER, REDARC ELECTRONICS IS WIDELY RECOGNISED FOR ITS WORLD-CLASS RANGE OF HEAVY VEHICLE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, AND THIS YEAR WILL BE CELEBRATING A VERY SPECIAL MILESTONE – ITS 40TH YEAR. resellers available in locations such as New

Redarc HQ.

Zealand, United Kingdom, North America, France, Germany and the Middle East.

With 40 years of expert manufacturing skill, knowledge and experience, Redarc will continue to pave the way for growth locally and internationally by striving to ensure that their products and services are the benchmark by which the competition is measured.

Redarc will have key experts on hand at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show. On display will be Redarc’s full range of products including their new range of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)

For 40 years, Redarc has been researching,

purchasing from an Australian manufacturer.

DC-DC chargers (LFP2420/LV), DC-DC battery

designing, developing and manufacturing

“The heavy-vehicle segment has been a

chargers, voltage converters and safety

a range of electronic voltage converters,

priority for us, and the past 40 years has

products such as our Roll Over Sensor and

inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, brake controllers and trailer braking products.

seen Redarc work closely with a variety of

Battery Master Isolation Switch.

original equipment manufacturers,” said

Also available will be the updated

Redarc was founded in August of 1979

Redarc Managing Director, Anthony Kittel.

REDARC Auto-Electrical Components

by electronics engineer, Robin (Bob)

“As a result, our business has forged a

Catalogue which features over 90

William Mackie in South Australia. Bob

new path that has been built with these trucking partnerships in mind.”

pages of extensive information about Redarc’s extensive product range.

manufacturing vehicle ignition systems and voltage converters.

Redarc is committed to doing things right

Redarc is exhibiting at booth 298 in

the first time. Its knowledge of Australian

the Plaza Ballroom.

This provided the technology for a mix of

conditions is engineered into every product.

European and American trucks needing

As well as real-world testing over Australian

to convert incompatible voltages to the

terrain, Redarc uses its new state-of-the-art

Australian truck standard of 12 volts. In

testing and validation equipment to conduct

fact, that is where the name came from; the spark developed in the first ignition system

accelerated lifetime and environmental

having a ‘red arc’.

Redarc’s deep market knowledge in the

Redarc’s roots have stemmed from having

domains of mobile power management

strong relationships with truck, trailer and bus

as well as its highly integrated product

manufacturer’s including Kenworth, Volvo,

development process ensures that Redarc’s

Iveco, DAF, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and UD

products realise market success.

which means that Redarc is always engaged

In an increasingly commoditised global

with evolving technology in the heavy vehicle industry.

economy, Redarc believes that “made in

The full suite of Redarc products is not only

advantage, by building products that are

trusted and proven to withstand the harshest

both uncompromising in their practicality and

conditions and environments, they come with

virtually fail-safe in their reliability.

comprehensive warranty terms and customer

The increased awareness of the Redarc brand

support service to ensure that their customers

has seen demand for its products grow

understand the true value of supporting and

around the world, with key distributors and

started the business by designing and

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testing.

STAND 29

Australia” can be a point of competitive

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BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

Carrier Vector HE 19 set to launch in Brisbane FOLLOWING EXHAUSTIVE TESTING SPANNING TWO LONG, HOT AUSSIE SUMMERS, CARRIER TRANSICOLD IS NOW READY TO PROMOTE ITS LEADING-EDGE VECTOR HE 19 REEFER UNIT AT THE FORTHCOMING BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW. Carrier Transicold will showcase what it

up to 30 per cent, a 10 per cent saving in

automation technologies.

describes as its flagship next-generation

weight, 3 dB(A) reduction in noise and up

“This is a huge step forward for trailer

temperature-controlled trailer system –

to 15 per cent savings on maintenance costs

refrigeration and the most important

the Vector® HE 19 (High Efficiency) – for

compared with its predecessor.

refrigeration unit to be launched by Carrier

the first time in Australia at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

Carrier Transicold is a division of Carrier, a

Transicold in Australia for a decade,” says

leading global provider of innovative heating,

Kelly Geddes, Marketing Manager, Carrier

Its new, ultra-modern design is claimed to

ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC),

Transicold Australia.

deliver a reduction in fuel consumption of

refrigeration, fire, security and building

“The new Vector HE 19 will deliver significant performance advantages for our customers

The latest innovation in refrigerated transport equipment from Carrier.

in every area. We’ve combined existing, cutting-edge technology with a host of new features to help operators make a stepchange improvement in fleet efficiency and sustainability.”

The Vector HE 19 features Carrier Transicold’s patented all-electric E-Drive™ technology.

This means the unit is powered by AC electricity generated by the diesel engine while in transit and also when plugged into mains power while stationary.

Importantly, the hermetically sealed compressor is reported to be superior at retaining refrigerant compared to mechanically driven compressors which over time are prone to refrigerant leakage past the drive shaft seal.

Other boosts to efficiency and reliability are said to come from the absence of drive belts that are an integral part of mechanically powered units.

“A new multi-speed engine design helps deliver up to a 30 per cent reduction in fuel consumption compared to the existing Vector 1950 unit,” Kelly continues.

This has been independently verified using the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the Association Technic Energy Environment (ATEE) partial load fuel burn standards.

“At the same time, the oil drain interval for the unit’s engine is doubled when

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compared to its predecessor.”

Kelly goes on to say that the Vector HE 19’s use of a hermetically sealed scroll compressor and economiser helps to deliver a 40 per cent increase in refrigeration capacity during pull-down, while reducing the chance of refrigerant escape by 50 per cent.

“The system is also 19 per cent more efficient when plugged into the electrical grid on standby, meaning operators will see reduced diesel and maintenance costs and lower electricity bills.”

An important feature of the new unit is a heavily redesigned evaporator airflow management system, which is said to harness the ‘Coanda Effect.’

This is an aeronautical term that describes the additional lift created during take-off by the airflow hugging the top surface of an aircraft’s wing due to its diversion by an extended slat at the leading edge and extended flaps at the trailing edge.

“In a fridge van sense, this essentially ‘sticks’ cool air to the ceiling of the trailer, thus creating a much more efficient airflow which helps maintain consistency of the set-point temperature throughout the trailer’s interior,” Kelly explains.

“When combined with Carrier Transicold’s new advanced APX™ control system using CAN BUS and electronic remote expansion valves, the Vector HE 19 unit returns levels of

The Vector HE 19 features Carrier Transicold’s patented all-electric E-Drive™ technology.

refrigeration efficiency not seen before in a trailer system.”

docks at the places we deliver so the driver

when running on diesel power.

The units have been extensively tested for

uses a pallet jack to move the pallets to

“While it’s still reasonably early days, we’ve

both reliability and performance around the

the doorway for removal by fork lift. This

had no real issues with the two trial units and

world and right here in Australia’s harsh

means a lot of cold air escapes which

in general the people at Carrier Transicold do

summer conditions.

requires the units to work hard to pull the temperature down again.

a great job of supporting their products.

In fact, Sydney-based temperature-controlled transporter, FoodBoss, has been trialling two

“The dual-zone Vector HE 19 unit has been

are well supported by the manufacturer is

Carrier Vector HE 19 units in the outback over

consistently pulling the freezer temp down

paramount in this business.”

the past two summers.

to -18 and the chiller to +2 within an hour

According to FoodBoss General Manager,

of closing the door after each delivery

Ian Gibson, the units have been performing admirably under some of the most hostile

which is a pretty good effort under these adverse conditions.”

conditions this country has to offer.

Another important feature for Ian is that

“We do regular food service deliveries

the cooling capacity of the Vector HE 19

from Sydney to the far west of New South

is the same whether running on diesel

Wales, places like Cobar and Walgett,

during transit or mains electricity on standby at the depot.

where in the middle of summer ambient temperatures can climb as high as 50 degrees Celsius,” Ian explains.

“We load the trailers up to 24 hours before

“And we have three to four lengthy back

pulled down quickly after loading. These units

door openings each trip. There are no

on standby are operating just as efficiently as

departure so it’s vital that the temperature is

“Having efficient and reliable fridge units that

STAND 62 FOYER Contact Carrier Transicold Australia National Sales: 1800 448 166 Melbourne: 03 8353 6100 Sydney: 02 9648 6100 Brisbane: 07 3216 4750 Adelaide: 08 8262 6535 Perth: 08 9353 4544 Web: www.carrier.com.au Follow Carrier on Twitter: @SmartColdChain.

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BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

Getting face time FOLLOWING POSITIVE RESPONSES FROM THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AT THE 2017 BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW, CAPRAL ALUMINIUM IS LOOKING TO REPLICATE ITS SUCCESS AT THIS YEAR’S BI-ANNUAL EVENT. Buoyed by the outcome of the 2017 show, Capral Aluminium has now become something of a familiar face in exhibition halls across the country. Starting off at a high standard, Capral’s teal green stand debuted at the Brisbane truck show in 2017 before being sighted at Pacific Marine, Land Forces, Avalon Air Show and Austech, Australia’s premier advanced manufacturing and machine tool exhibition.

According to Capral Market Manager Industrial Products, Mark Murray, the exposure that the metals expert experienced from the 2017 Brisbane truck show allowed the company to make contacts with key decision makers from leading trailer manufacturers.

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We’re playing things close to the chest at the moment, but we will be at the Show in force – and not just at our own stand. generated by the Brisbane Show,” Mark says. “It was a fantastic opportunity to explain to potential transport customers the range of value added services we can provide from our national manufacturing facilities, especially now with the new robotic CNC equipment giving us the ability to machine longer length extrusions.

Being able to get face to face with trailer builders and discuss what we can do for them is a great advantage.”

Now, Capral aims to impress at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, bringing its green outfit north for the second time. “We’ve got some big plans in the pipeline for the Brisbane Truck Show,” Mark says. “We’re playing things close to the chest at the moment, but we will be at the Show in force – and not just at our own stand.”

Aside from its new launches, Capral will

give visitors a better understanding of

important opportunity to add to Capral’s

use the Show to promote its wide range of

the vast range of products and services

order books. “We think trade shows are a

rolled and extruded industrial aluminium

great way to open up new opportunities

products and value added services – many

we can offer, there’s nothing better than seeing it firsthand.”

of which are also now available through

In line with that, Mark says meeting face

Capral’s new online ordering system.

to face with commercial road transport

to seize the opportunities to show just what services we can provide for the

“We have designed our Show stand to

personalities at trade shows is an

industrial market.”

in the market. We’re going to continue

Fast Fact Capral Aluminium has earned a solid reputation in the transport industry for providing trailer manufacturers with strong, flexible and lightweight building materials.

STAND 224 PLAZA LEVEL Contact Capral Aluminium 151 Barry Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 1800 254 254 Web: www.capral.com.au

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DRIVING NEW VALUE MOVING THE WORLD Building Quality Tankers for over 40 years

Marshall Lethlean Industries 20 Whitfield Blvd Cranbourne West, VIC, 3977 T + 61 3 8788 5400 F + 61 3 9794 7624 www.mli.com.au

sales@mli.com.au

BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

The reviews are in SINCE BEING INTRODUCED INTO THE MARKET, THE SWIFT DELIVERY SYSTEM HAS GAINED A LOYAL FOLLOWING. BASED ON ITS EASE OF USE, ACCURACY AND FAST FLOW RATES, MORE AND MORE TRANSPORT OPERATORS ARE INCORPORATING THIS INNOVATIVE SOLUTION INTO THEIR FLEETS. Engineered and locally manufactured

by Liquip, the Swift Delivery System was designed in consultation with industry users, to create a solution that is simpler, lighter, faster and smarter.

This innovative metered delivery system uses level gauging to accurately deliver multiple products through a single pump with ease – whether the method of delivery is gravity-fed, bulk-pumped or hose reel.

Using industry-proven technology, Liquip designed the Swift system with a simple interface, using core components that are

meter are eliminated. Operators can pump

for gravity, bulk and hose reel discharges.

familiar to operators.

at over 1,000 litres per minute, meaning

The popularity of the Swift system has

As the system is based on level gauging,

deliveries are completed quickly and

continued to rise since its inception, with

the flow-rate restrictions that occur with a

efficiently. They can also pre-set volumes

Liquip reporting continued sales growth for

The Swift system has greatly enhanced the efficiency of Mortimer Petroleum’s deliveries.

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the system, which is currently in use in over

Petrogas relies on Liquip’s Swift Delivery System for results.

10 fleets.

Liquip Engineering Manager Guy Berendsen says that in developing the system, a lot of work went on behind the scenes to make the system so intuitive and user friendly, including allowing for a large display which shows drivers the volume being delivered.

“The feedback we’ve received from drivers is that they really value the large LED display during gravity and bulk deliveries, which are not monitored by conventional systems,” he says.

Among these fleets using Swift are Petrogas in Melbourne, which specialises in fuel delivery for the industrial, construction and agricultural sectors.

Petrogas began using the Swift system because it was looking for a safer, more user-friendly alternative to the older systems it had been using previously.

Along with fast flow rates, the fact that the system is less physically demanding than traditional systems due to less moving components was another important factor for installing Swift. The Swift system allows for a more streamlined fuel delivery process, reducing the need for operators to bend or swap and disconnect hoses, while increasing payload capacity.

Mortimer Petroleum, located not far from

Operators can pump at over 1,000 litres per minute, meaning deliveries are completed quickly and efficiently.

Geelong in Victoria, is another customer that has been ecstatic with the Swift system since incorporating into its tankers. The

Some of the previous metering equipment

The Swift system is also lightweight,

business specialises in the delivery of diesel

used by Mortimer Petroleum pumped at

offering increased payload capacity. In

and unleaded fuel to farms and service

only 300-400 litres a minute. As the Swift

some cases this has allowed for up to 500

stations throughout western Victoria, right

system is capable of pumping 1,000 litres a

litres of extra carrying capacity. It also takes

up to Mildura.

minute, it means deliveries are completed

up less space than conventional metering

According to Mortimer Petroleum, the Swift

much more quickly, adding up to a lot less

equipment as it uses fewer components,

system has greatly enhanced the efficiency

time spent waiting around.

resulting in space saved under the tanker.

of its deliveries. The business says that one

The Swift system combines ease of use with

The Swift system is supported by Liquip’s

of the biggest advantages it provides is the

optimum safety. A series of safety prompts

national network of authorised Swift

ability to easily split fuel for service station

are displayed onscreen during product

installers who can provide technical

deliveries by pre-programming the amount

delivery. These are designed to assist

expertise from system specification, to

of fuel required for each drop, as the

operators in preventing the wrong product

installation and support if required.

system switches off automatically once that

going into the wrong tank, which can be

amount is reached. Mortimer Petroleum

a costly mistake. It also ensures drivers can

also like that there is no need to climb up

operate tankers safely on ground level,

and down the tanker, which is another plus

eliminating the need to open walkway dip

for OH&S.

and fill caps.

Contact Liquip 13 Hume Road Smithfield NSW 2164 Ph: 02 9725 9000 Web: www.liquip.com

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Walking out the floor WITH CERTAIN BULK HAULAGE APPLICATIONS TIPPING TRAILERS MAY NOT BE PRACTICAL OR SAFE. KEITH WALKING FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES A HORIZONTAL UNLOADING SOLUTION DESIGNED TO EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY DISCHARGE A WIDE RANGE OF BULK MATERIALS. According to Zyggy Reinoga, Keith Walking Floor Australia Manager – Australia Sales,

A steel V9 trailer that has discharged a load of municipal solid waste.

diminished unloading efficiency due to the build-up of compacted and hard to shift product can be an issue associated with moving floor trailer operations.

To alleviate this issue, Keith Manufacturing has continued to refine and develop its moving floor system that incorporates a mechanical V-shaped slat floor designed to provide superior grip on the material as it shifts it from the front to the rear of the trailer.

“The rugged V-Floor slats are teamed with the Keith RFII_DX Drive, which is the next generation of the reliable and proven Running Floor II drive technology,” Zyggy explains.

“The double-rod arrangement of the RFII_DX Drive hydraulic system divides the moving

in the field,” Zyggy says.

flexible unloading options that simply can’t be

forces between both ends of the drive frame,

“There are a number of factors that can cause

matched by tippers,” he says.

thus minimising mechanical stresses and

tippers to become unstable when raised for

“For example, unloading can be stopped or

enabling faster unload times.”

unloading, including uneven ground surfaces,

slowed as required, allowing for the precise

He proceeds to describe the benefits of the

wet material that ‘hangs-up’ at the front

delivery of partial or multi-drop loads at

moving floor unloading system.

different locations.

“The horizontal unloading action of a moving

or otherwise does not unload evenly and inclement weather such as wind gusts.

floor system eliminates many of the hazards

“Trailers with Keith Walking Floor systems can

bulk materials, from abrasive products such as

of using tipping trailers to unload products

safely unload on uneven ground – providing a precisely controlled material discharge

asphalt, aggregate and scrap metal to lighter materials like wood chips and mulch.

– and are certainly not affected by windy

“All up, the flexibility to unload in situations

conditions,” Zyggy says.

that may not be practical or safe with

“In addition, these units can unload

tipping trailers provides operators using

adjacent to other equipment, which is not

Keith Walking Floor equipped trailers

recommended for tipping trailers due to the risk of rollover.”

with added versatility in regard to their scope of operations.”

“The system also copes with a wide variety of

Zyggy goes on to say that another major Fast Fact

benefit of Keith Walking Floor equipped

The Keith V-Floor range of unloading

trailers is that there is no chance of hitting

systems, which feature specialised

overhead power lines or overhanging tree

highly wear-resistant steel slats, is

branches during the unloading process.

claimed to be designed to handle

These trailers also possess the versatility to

difficult and heavy abrasive loads such

unload in tunnels, under bridges and inside

as those peculiar to the recycling, light

buildings where headroom is restricted.

construction and demolition sectors.

“The bottom line is that trailers specified with a Keith Walking Floor provide hauliers with

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STAND 141 MEZZANINE Contact Keith Walking Floor Australia PO Box 1221 Waverley Gardens VIC 3170 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

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Rust-proof solution CIMC VEHICLE AUSTRALIA WILL INTRODUCE THE LOCAL TRANSPORT INDUSTRY TO AN INNOVATIVE PAINT SOLUTION DURING THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW. A RANGE OF TRAILERS ON DISPLAY WILL FEATURE THE MANUFACTURER’S NEW KTL PAINTING PROCESSES, WHICH COMBINE ELECTROPHORETIC DIP COATING WITH A POWDER COATED FINISH.

The KTL process at CIMC’s Light Tower Factory allows for the entire length of the trailer chassis to be dipped.

CIMC recently became the first semi-

abiding by the principles of cross-ocean

trailer manufacturer in Australia to

manufacturing, local engineering and

and unloading of heavy containers on a daily basis.

use Catophoretic Painting (KTL) on

after-sale support.

By using its KTL process, CIMC ensures

an entire trailer.

At the Light Tower factory, millions of

not only a consistent paint quality, but

Taking advantage of its global network,

dollars has been invested on its KTL painting

also protection from rust and corrosion.

CIMC now begins the production process

processes. As a result, CIMC is able to dip

of each of its trailers in its digitalised factory

the entire length of the trailer chassis in

The KTL process

called the Light Tower Factory. It is one

multiple pools, ensuring the whole steel

To begin the KTL painting process, the trailer

of four of the manufacturer’s purpose-

frame is perfectly covered.

chassis is first dipped into an electrocoat

built semi-automated production factories

For a trailer to be able to maintain its

tank, where it receives its primer coat. This

located in China. The key components

immaculate paint finish, both the paint

special coating is designed to protect the

for its trailers are then sourced from all over the world.

products and the paint processes need to

trailer’s surface, edges and cavities from

be designed to stand up to challenging

corrosion – thus eliminating the risk of

CIMC has moved from the traditional

conditions. Skel trailers for example need

rust. It also provides a great base for the

labour-intensive manufacturing model to a

to be able to withstand the impact of

application of the remaining layers of paint.

technology-intensive manufacturing model;

the coastal environment, and the loading

During the initial coat process, which is

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called cathodic e-coating, an electric current

bend and yield with the material it is applied

is used so that the paint is permanently

to. This makes it ideal for the transport

applied to the body. The trailer body that

industry where trailers are subjected to a lot

has been coated through this process

of vibration and twisting as they move down

becomes what it known as the ‘cathode’.

This means it has a negative charge. While

the road. We have also found that they

the coating’s binder particles, the cations,

common road damage,” adds Luke.

have a positive charge. With the help of an

During the Brisbane Truck Show, CIMC will

electric current, these particles move toward

showcase one of its retractable skel trailers,

the trailer body, where they are deposited.

which has been finished in KTL paint.

The body is then rinsed, before being baked at 180°C.

By adapting the most advanced technologies

Through a combination of dipping the

product range, CIMC’s commitment is to

entire body and making use of an electric

deliver exceptional products and services to its clients.

field, the end result is enhanced protection from corrosion.

“Powder coated finished products is quite

stand up way better to rock chips and other

and continuous improvements to its

A robotic welding machine at the Light Tower, which is one of CIMC’s semiautomated production factories in China.

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common for small trailer components but for the entire trailer, CIMC is the market leader

Western Australia, Queensland and

in this area,” says Luke Byrne, Account Manager for CIMC Vehicle Australia.

Victoria since early 2017 and this shows their excellent performance in chemical

“Australia has a wide variety of climates

resistance and UV fading.

due to its large geographical size. There

“Powder coating generally produces a

are a number of powder coated CIMC

coating twice as thick as standard paint. The

45ft flat deck trailers running in northern

real advantage is its flexibility and ability to

FOYER Contact CIMC Vehicle Australia 20 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West VIC 3977 Ph: 1300 202 462 Web: www.cimc.com.au

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It’s as easy as ABC JOST AUSTRALIA UNDERSTANDS THAT TIME OFF THE ROAD FOR A FLEET IS OFTEN COSTLY – AND CAN PUT THE PRESSURE ON OPERATIONS AND WORKSHOP PERSONNEL – WHICH IS WHY THE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST WORKS WITH ABC TRANSPORT TO KEEP EFFICIENCY AT ITS PEAK. If you travel the Stuart Highway between

saw a move to Adelaide. This has resulted

Port Augusta and Darwin – a distance of

freight into the Territory with multiple trucks arriving daily.

some 2,700 kilometres – you will rarely see

ABC finds value in the quality staff and

in excess of 110 employees and head office based in Adelaide.

a curvy corner or a township, but you will

service training JOST has provided delivering

ABC business has diversified over the years

see striking landscapes. From the arid desert

the best understanding, safe and simple

to also offer warehousing as an integrated

in the south, to the breathtaking expanse of

operation of the equipment.

part of our service. It continues to grow and

the red centre, to the tropical top-end, the

ABC Transport is a Northern Territory family

develop its offering in response to ever-

land is as diverse as it is severe. Traversing

owned, registered business, and has been

increasing demand. ABC is adamant that

this terrain on a constant daily basis is an

operating out of Alice Springs since 1998.

its sustainable growth and success is due to

ABC Transport triple road train.

At its peak, ABC Transport was supplying

This is one of the reasons ABC specifies

food to 25 remote and indigenous

its experience and depth of understanding of our industry.

JOST components in its trailer builds among

communities each week throughout the

ABC work in a niche market, ensuring

others is the reliability and performance

it provides a strong focused transport

under these conditions.

Northern Territory far north South Australia and central Western Australia.

ABC run both temperature-controlled

Due to an expansion and a directional

predominately work teams of two – most

fresh fruit and vegetables and general

change of the company in 2006, ABC

of these trucks will only stop for a driver

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solution into regional Australia. ABC

change including a quick check over the

CZ road train rated fifth wheel on their

equipment and freight, plus required fuel

dollies and trailers, the reliability of the

intake these trucks are averaging 95km

JSK 37 CZ comes to the fore delivering

for the 3000km trip.

ABC’s motto of ‘we only promise what we

uncompromising service and durability in all conditions.

can deliver’ is bolstered by its reliance on

There will be an ABC road train trailer

suppliers such as JOST Australia.

fitted with JOST premium products

ABC made the decision to invest in JOST

on the Vawdrey stand at the Brisbane

alloy wheels in early 2017 on any new

Truck Show.

STAND 78 FOYER Contact JOST Australia 501 Mt Derrimut Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 8368 8222 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

trailers ordered. To date, these wheels have nearly done three quarters of a million kilometres without an issue. This decision was made to complement the current JOST products already fitted in the ABC fleet.

ABC specify JOST alloy wheels on all new trailer fitments since the decision in 2017, adding that finishing touch to the trailers.

JOST premium quality products such as alloy wheels and MODUL legs are instrumental in ABC success in providing on time services to the Northern Territory and beyond in extreme conditions of the Australian outback on a daily basis. With the MODUL high gear ratio managing the fleet in the harsh outback conditions is made light work.

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BRAKING TECHNOLOGY

Green light for heavy trailer braking safety IN THE LEAD-UP TO THIS YEAR’S AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULE ADR 38/05 MANDATE OF ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEMS ON HEAVY TRAILERS, GOUGH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS HAS ADAPTED A FUNCTION WITHIN THE WABCO EBS SYSTEM THAT VISUALLY SIGNIFIES THE EBS STATUS OF EACH TRAILER. About the same size and shape as an LED

of the truck that illuminates when a fault

the vital safety features like anti-lock

trailer clearance light, it is mounted on

is detected but nothing that indicates the

braking (ABS) and roll stability control

the side of each trailer in the combination

system is working as intended on each

(RSC) inoperative. This can also lead to

and emits a continuous soft green hue to

trailer,” said Glenn.

severe brake imbalance with trailer wheel

indicate the EBS is functioning.

Typical examples of EBS not being

lockup causing undue wear on tyres and

According to GTS Key Account Manager

operational are when an EBS cable is

brake components.

for Braking, Glenn Stone, there was

not connected during trailer coupling or

Other recently adapted safety features that

previously no tell-tale indication that the EBS was functioning.

becomes dislodged during the trip. When

rely on operational EBS include WABCO

this happens the braking system defaults

Tail Guard where during a reversing

“There is an EBS warning light on the dash

to the standard air operation which renders

procedure the brakes are autonomously

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applied when a sensor detects an object close behind the trailer.

With the GTS ‘green light’ system, the driver can clearly see each green light of the combination in the rear-view mirror and therefore has peace of mind that EBS is functioning on all trailers. Similarly, it provides visual confirmation for the likes of operations managers as the vehicle leaves the depot.

Another benefit when the new ADR 38/05 becomes law later this year is that law enforcement officers will be able to ascertain EBS operation during regulation drive-through weighing procedures, for example.

Glenn goes on to describe how the tell-tale light system by GTS works.

“Working with the new generation WABCO EBS, it’s wired in with the computer, ignition and power circuits of the prime mover so if any one of these circuits is broken the green light will go out, indicating EBS is not working,” he said.

“It works in a similar way to the green light on the front of fridge vans that continuously glows to signal normal operation of the refrigeration plant.

“We see it as an important safety feature that assures the truck operator that the

There are a number of fleets now fitting this product to their trailers and quite a few trailer manufacturers already regard it as must-have equipment on their new trailer builds.

EBS is working on the whole combination, be it semi-trailer, B-double or road train.

used by police and Roads and Maritime

technology will be far more prevalent on

“There are a number of fleets now fitting

Services vehicles.

trailers in the years ahead.

this product to their trailers and quite a

“For example, we were informed that

ADR 35/06 is set to be implemented to

few trailer manufacturers already regard

green was the only colour allowed.

require ESC for new prime movers greater

it as must-have equipment on their new trailer builds.”

“Fleets are now looking for other safety

than 12 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

benefits of EBS such as WABCO’s Tail

and ADR 38/05 will require anti-lock

Apart from the obvious safety benefits

Guard, which automatically brakes

braking systems (ABS) for new trailers

for the driver and other road users,

greater than 4.5 tonnes Gross Trailer Mass

functioning EBS is also a necessary part

the trailer if it comes too close to an object when reversing.

of the system that enables recording of

They want to know that the system is

trailers greater than 10 tonnes GTM.

operational incidents such as heavy

working to enable features like Tail Guard

Implementation dates for trucks are:

braking or roll stability activation

that can prevent damage and potentially

1 November 2019 for new model vehicles;

for subsequent downloading by

saves lives,” he said.

and 1 November 2021 for all new vehicles.

fleet managers in order to monitor driver behaviour.

While there’s been a steady rise in

Meanwhile, the implementation dates for

EBS fitment to heavy trailers over the

heavy trailers are: 1 July 2019 for all new

As the conversation continues, Glenn

past decade or so, with the Australian

describes the circumstances that led to

Government set to mandate Electronic

model vehicles; and 1 November 2019 for all new vehicles.

the decision to use green as the colour

Stability Control (ESC) for heavy vehicles

of the EBS light.

and Roll Stability Control (RSC) for heavy

“We were talking with the authorities

trailers – embodied by the respective

about whether we could use a magenta

Australian Design Rules ADR 35/06

or red light but because these colours are

and 38/05 – the potentially life-saving

(GTM), with the addition of RSC for new

Contact Gough Transport Solutions 450 Princes Highway Noble Park Vic 3174 Ph: 1300 300 375 Web: www.goughtransport.com.au

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BRAKING TECHNOLOGY

Knorr-Bremse expands TruckServices network IN A BID TO ENSURE ITS CUSTOMERS ALL OVER AUSTRALIA ARE WELL CATERED FOR IN TERMS OF PRODUCT SUPPORT, TRUCK AND TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM SPECIALIST, KNORR-BREMSE, IS EXPANDING ITS NETWORK OF ACCREDITED TRUCKSERVICES FACILITIES IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. The Knorr-Bremse Group has a stated aim to

“So far we have 30 strategic locations

is regional NSW, and this is expected to

make a decisive contribution to the safety of

Australia-wide with the aim of adding

be completed later in 2019.

mankind on road and rail.

another four or five to the network in

Australia-wide coverage includes everywhere

For more than 110 years the parent

regional NSW in 2019.

from Hazel Bros in Hobart to Honeycombe

company, based in Munich in Germany,

“In 2020 we plan to introduce service

Engineering Services in Townsville across

has been at the forefront of development,

partners in key locations to support local

to Haulmark trailers in Darwin and over to

production, marketing and servicing of

and national fleets. For example, we may

Auto EBS in Perth.

state-of-the-art braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

require a TruckServices partner in Griffith to

The network includes all types and sizes of

support a local or national fleet as this is one

service outlets including mobile technicians,

A crucial part of the company’s global

of their key hubs.

independent workshops and major truck

commitment to customer service is its

“Also in 2020, we are planning to

and trailer dealerships.

TruckServices network which comprises

rollout the TruckServices network across New Zealand.”

“We have three types of service agents,”

independently owned businesses with the expertise and capability to diagnose faults

At this stage there are 30 Knorr-Bremse

of a Paccar or Volvo truck dealership or a

and carry out repairs and maintenance on

trained and certified service partners around

trailer dealership like Haulmark which are

trailers fitted with Knorr-Bremse control

Australia with the most recent training

part of a larger national network.

braking systems.

and accreditation completed at Haulmark

“Others are independent businesses

“Our aim is to develop an Australia-wide

Trailers’ all-new facility in Darwin.

including workshops and we also have a

service network to support the Knorr-

Training is also planned for another

number of small business operators, some

Bremse products, including trailer electronic

Haulmark Trailers facility in Adelaide in May this year, taking the total to 31 sites.

of which include mobile services.”

The last remaining area of Australia to be

Bremse employees using Knorr-Bremse

trained as part of the TruckServices network

training programs to ensure the personnel

braking systems (TEBS),” says Joseph Stapleton, Knorr-Bremse Australia Sales and Marketing Manager.

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Joseph confirms. “The first type is the likes

Staff at each site are trained by Knorr-

are suitably skilled and qualified to carry

can be used on all smart phone devices.

far north Queensland, the Northern Territory

Joseph goes on to explain that there are

and Western Australia receive better

a number of very exciting developments

coverage from additional service partners,”

coming for TruckServices in 2019, including

Joseph says. “Places like Port Hedland where

work being completed to develop a

there is a significant mining presence which

diagnostic kit for trucks to complement the existing diagnostic kit for trailers.

creates plenty of demand for bulk and heavy haulage operations.”

As for future locations of service partners,

Joseph also hinted that the company has

Joseph reaffirms that the company is in the

been engaged in confidential discussions

process of accrediting a further four or five

regarding other exciting developments that

sites in central and south west NSW due

are slated to take effect soon, suggesting

to the high volumes of freight that pass

that there could be an announcement made

through the region.

at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show.

He also reiterates that Griffith is a regional

out the work.”

city where a Knorr-Bremse accredited service

Further to this, the service partner network

centre would be welcome due to the high

also has ready access to the local Knorr-

truck numbers in and around it.

Bremse engineering team and is backed by

“Looking further ahead we really want to

the Knorr-Bremse service locator app that

make sure the more remote regions such as

Contact Knorr-Bremse Australia Pty Ltd 23–29 Factory Street Granville NSW 2142 Ph: 02 8863 6549 www.knorr-bremse.com.au

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LOAD RESTRAINT

Let Ancra manage your load IMPROVED INTERIOR VAN SOLUTIONS IN TRAILER AND TRUCK BODIES PLACES ANCRA AUSTRALIA AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. Ancra Cargo, operating for over 50 years internationally, continues to deliver quality manufacturing, with its range of products within the field of van solutions and cargo management.

Ancra’s motivation is to bring new products to market that keeps freight loading safe, free from injury and without compromising efficiency. The inclusion of the Lift-A-Deck 2 and Retract-A-Roll 3 systems meets the industry shortfall.

The Lift-A-Deck 2 (LAD-2) system aims to improve operator safety and productivity.

The LIFT-A-DECK System in place.

Cargo being restrained by the LIFT-A-DECK System beams.

It was developed and manufactured in the United States to find the solution to today’s transport challenges. The LAD-2

posts every 16 or 24 inches, becoming an integral part of the sidewall structure.

exposure to cargo-related CSA infractions.”

system has since became the latest innovation in Ancra’s reliability and quality of load

“The LAD-2 load Maximising System

Manager.

management and safety.

promotes and enhances the stability of

Beginning with the truck interior, Ancra

The LAD-2 System features a high-strength

cargo throughout the trailer and ensures

customise unique track configurations to

design that is easy to configure and delivers

optimum use of the trailer’s innate capacity.

suit fleet requirements. Beams are easily

exceptional performance, creating multiple

The system is adaptable for a wide variety of

moved by one operator and pushed to the

decking platforms for palletised freight.

goods, including fragile products that need

roof for secure storage when not in use.

The system starts with a solid foundation of

to be isolated or stabilised. The system easily

narrow, low-profile, aluminium aircraft-style

accommodates freight items that otherwise

The tracking system fits most trailers and the beams are so versitile that they adjust

cargo track. The track’s sloping shoulders

cannot have other cargo stacked upon it, or

in one-inch increments.

reduce the chance of forklift damage and

pallets with products of varying dimensions

To further the LAD-2 usability, there are a

attach to the trailer’s vertical structural

and stability. It can help greatly reduce a fleets

wide range of accessories such as beam

says Steven Lloyd, Ancra’s Australian General

stops, release bars, stud tie-offs, brackets and more safety items.

The most notable reason for using the LAD-2 system apart from safety, according to Ancra, is its ability to conform to operator needs and ultimately maximise profits.

“It truly takes out all of the grunt and grind in freight management”, says the Ancra management team.

Another star within Ancra Australia’s freight management is the remarkable Retract-A-Roll 3 system. Ancra’s next generation pneumatic roller floor system uses retractable rollers to lift and slide containers to speed turnarounds.

Loading and unloading is quicker, reducing handling time and lowering labour costs The Trailer system utilising both the Lift-A-Deck System and the Retract-A-Roll system.

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roller track can be used on both new and used trailers.

Retract-A-Roll 3 System with pneumatic rollers.

It truly takes out all of the grunt and grind in freight management.

secure while in transit.

RAR-3 showing its heavy-duty top

Additionally, the RAR-3 system controls

plate with a dual skate wheel design.

are centralised in an easy to access, weatherproof container. This makes operation easy and safe. The controls

The RAR 3 can glide-on and glide-off, offering

can be easily operated with one value to

the operator complete manoueverability and

raise and lower, a factory preset pressure

control over light and heavy loads. The low

regulator, a liquid filled pressure gauge, an

pressure pneumatic system is easy to operate

auxiliary air input and track isolation valves.

as it is powered by the air supply of the truck.

Ancra says the centralised controls help

The pneumatic rollers are purpose built for heavy duty forklift use. Once the freight has

users significantly reduce operation time to quickly move cargo to its destination.

been loaded or unloaded, the floor instantly

The RAR-3 features a heavy-duty top plate

converts back to a flat floor for general

with a dual skate wheel design. It has a

freight. In addition, all Retract-A-Roll systems are manufactured with safety interlock. If

high-strength, 11-gauge stamped steel

an operator forgets to lower the rollers,

corrosion. The dual skate wheel design

a backup safety control will automatically

results in a smaller opening in the top plate

lower the rollers when the vehicles brakes

to help prevent any debris from entering

are released. This will keep the load

and puncturing the air bag. This is key in

The RAR-3 installed keeps loads secure in transit.

top plate with a galvanized finish to fight

lowering maintenance costs and downtime.

In addition, the air bags in the RAR-3 use larger diameter air lines to increase deflation speeds.

The RAR-3 is the pinnacle of freight control for operators who are hard-pressed for time and energy.

Contact Ancra Australia Pty Ltd 250 Governor Road Braeside VIC 3195 (Locations in NSW, QLD and WA) Ph: 1800 426 272 Web: www.ancraaustralia.com

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TYRES AND WHEELS

For the perfect fit SKF’S EASYSET SOLUTION IS ASSISTING TRANSPORT OPERATORS TO REDUCE DOWNTIME AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THEIR PRE-ADJUSTED HUB ASSEMBLIES. WITH ALL PARTS IN THE KIT MANUFACTURED TO THE BRAND’S SPECIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION IS FAST AND SIMPLE. According to SKF, errors during the

leak-proof load against the hub, while the

specifications. Regardless of axle type,

installation process are often the cause of

cloud-free window is fusion-bonded to the

installation follows the same procedure,

wheel bearing failures.

body, without any screws, meaning there is

with no need for complicated torqueing or

The pre-set wheel end was first introduced

no need to worry about screws loosening.

the use of a dial indicator.

in the United States in 1995 with the aim

While SKF asserts that it is possible to

As the kit meets the exact specifications of

of helping to eliminate premature wheel

remove the spacer and rebuild the pre-set

the original PreSet system components, the

end failure on trucks and trailers. This soon

wheel end with individual components

rebuilt wheel-end delivers the same kind of

became a popular solution for the North

from various suppliers, the SKF rebuild kit

reliability and performance.

American transport industry, and led SKF to

offers a simple solution designed to reduce

begin working on a similar solution called

fleet downtime, offer easier installation

EasySet in 2008.

and longer service life.

SKF refined its product by adding a spacer

Unlike off-the-shelf components, all of

between the bearings, with the entire

the kit’s parts are manufactured to SKF

Contact SKF Australia Pty Ltd 17-21 Stamford Road Oakleigh VIC 3166 Ph: 1300 553 386 Web: www.vsm.skf.com

assembly manufactured in-house. The precision-machined spacer is made from

Truck hub unit.

high-strength alloy to precise tolerances.

This eliminates the need for manual end play adjustment.

Since 2002, the SKF Scotseal PlusXL has also been its primary wheel seal. Its Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) construction is ideal for frequent braking applications. The SKF Scotseal PlusXL also has a high heat tolerance, is compatible with synthetic lubricants, has excellent exclusion properties, even in harsh conditions and features a handinstallable design.

SKF also supplies an all-inclusive rebuild kit that provides all of the necessary components for servicing the pre-set wheel end.

All-in-one rebuild kits SKF rebuild kits contain specific, tighter toleranced and tapered bearing sets, SKF Scotseal PlusXL wheel seal, SKF TF hubcap (if applicable) and a precision machined bearing spacer.

The SKF TF hubcap is constructed from lightweight DuPont Zytel, which is stronger than aluminium. This material is designed to resist damage from impact, chemicals, UV and the environment. The embedded, solid aluminium ring distributes an even, www.trailermag.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

At the peak of productivity SMEDLEY’S ENGINEERS IS THE ONLY PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS CONSULTANCY ON THE EASTERN SEABOARD THAT ENGAGES IN FULL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM VEHICLE AND INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT DESIGN RIGHT THROUGH TO CERTIFICATION. A recent update from the Australian Road

and new innovations, has resulted in

on the market, combined with our highly

Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA)

more demand from trailer builders to

experienced team, we can provide a full

suggests that Australia’s heavy vehicle

outsource their engineering needs,

range of engineering design and expertise

market is going strong, following Q1 2019

according to Robert.

for vehicle builders and component

registration data that shows registrations

“More and more trailer manufacturers

manufacturers; including tow bars and

are on the rise. Close to 10,000 new heavy

are now outsourcing their design

drawbars, suspension and coupling design

vehicle units were registered in the March

process,” he says. “Our services extend

quarter – a figure never achieved for the

beyond PBS and include a full suite of

and testing, right through to full body and chassis design.”

same period in the six years that ARTSA

design capabilities such as Finite Element

Smedley’s Engineers use an extensive

began compiling quarterly data six years ago.

While historical data may not be strong

Analysis and Topological Optimisation.

range of equipment to regularly conduct

By using nothing but the best packages

field tests to verify vehicle compliance and

enough for industry bodies to predict

durability, busting the myth that engineers

future trends, it is clear that demand for

are stuck at their desks day-to-day.

heavy vehicles and trailing equipment is

Fast Fact

Robert says that the knowledge and

increasing throughout Australia.

Smedley’s Engineers originally began

experience when it comes to PBS

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

its operations in Tasmania in 1931.

assessment and certification has resulted

consultancy, Smedley’s Engineers, is

An eighth-generation engineer,

in phenomenal growth in just a few short

following these trends closely. Director and

Robert revived his family’s business

years, starting with just two engineers,

Senior Engineer, Robert Smedley, confirms

in November 2013, together with

Robert and Alan. The business has grown

that the number of PBS assessments his

his father Alan Smedley, after it had

and currently comprises a dedicated team

company has performed parallels this

ceased operations for several years. He

of eight engineers across three states.

consistent industry growth.

first opened an office in New South

Smedley’s Engineers has the PBS certifiers

As the only firm on the eastern seaboard

Wales. This was soon followed by

and the specialised equipment at the ready

to provide a complete PBS service including

branches in Victoria and Queensland,

to provide its customers with an efficient

assessments, certification and access

providing scope for the business to

and cost-effective service.

approvals, there is plenty of work to do.

service the heavy vehicle industry

“Instead of having to outsource

Continued advancements in heavy vehicle

across the entire eastern seaboard.

component design to one company, trailer

design, taking in new technologies

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design to another and PBS somewhere

The Smedley’s engineering team.

else, we provide one company for our

the total numbers in the ‘never registered’

clients to deal with, by offering the

file on a quarterly basis, tracking the rise

complete engineering package,” Robert

and fall in what can be considered forward

says. “They don’t need to deal with

orders – shows an 80 per cent increase

multiple people or multiple businesses.

in forward orders for heavy trucks in just

It simplifies things for manufacturers so

over two years. For heavy trailers over the same timeframe, it was a boost of about

they can focus on what they do best, building trailers and servicing the needs of their customers.”

100 per cent.

ARTSA reports that special purpose vehicle

the most of Australia’s trailing equipment

Fast Fact

registrations have been steady compared

to promote more efficient and productive

According to Robert Smedley,

to a year ago, and its index – by plotting

industry practices.

Director and Senior Engineer at

Smedley’s Engineers are poised to make

Smedley’s Engineers, the number of PBS assessments performed by the company has mirrored positive trends with the industry’s uptake of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) equipment. In 2017, the firm completed 397 PBS jobs and had completed over 500 jobs in 2018.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

A second skin MARKETED BY E-PLAS, THE QUICKSILVER LINER FOR TIPPING BODIES AND TRAILERS PROVIDES A LOW-FRICTION SURFACE THAT PROMOTES QUICK AND CLEAN SLIDE-OUT OF A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS. BRISBANE-BASED RETRACTABLE TARPS IS AN AUTHORISED INSTALLER. Every so often a product comes along that makes a big splash, revolutionising a specific operation within its sphere of application.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be overly hi-tech or complex, but the difference it makes to its area of operation can be astounding.

The QuickSilver tipper liner by E-Plas is one such product. In one fell swoop, upon its introduction, it effectively remedied two of the biggest headaches related to tipper operation: Product hang-up and abrasive

Tipper beds spec’d with QuickSilver liners are easier to maintain and operate.

wear of tipper body floors and sides.

Interestingly, both these issues tend to be

proprietary industrial grade self-lubricating

The skilled team at Retractable Tarps has been

rather mutually exclusive in that the more

plastic manufactured by German

custom fitting QuickSilver liners to tippers for

abrasive materials like sand and gravel

company Quadrant EPP.

a number of years, with the company saying

generally don’t get hung up while wet clay

It is said to outwear and outlast equivalent

and other soil products are notorious for not

thickness steel and aluminium sheets

the high quality of the product matches the quality of its tarp kits and equipment.

wanting to leave the tipping body until it is

while also weighing considerably less.

One of its customers, Burdekin Transport at

almost vertical.

Ayr in far north Queenland, had the product

This creates a major safety hazard due

Superior abrasion, impact and corrosion resistance are other attributes.

to the weight being so high up and can

Due to the low friction surface, most loads

combinations 12 months ago.

easily cause a rollover if the vehicle is not on a completely level surface.

dump clean by the third ram stage, mitigating trailer tip-over risk. Importantly, it requires

“I’m very happy with the performance of the QuickSilver liner,” says Burdekin Transport

The QuickSilver liner material is a

no ongoing maintenance.

owner, Ross Lewis.

fitted to one of its tipper and quad-dog

“The tipping angle is significantly reduced and the product hang-up issues have been completely eliminated.”

The company carts a diverse mix of quarry products with material sizes generally below 300mm in diameter and some wet excavated clay material.

“Normally the clay product is renowned for hanging up at the top of the body but since fitting the liner we haven’t had an issue,” Ross confirms.

In fact, so impressed is Ross with the product he plans to progressively have it fitted to the remainder of the fleet.

Contact

The QuickSilver liner allows for more efficient tipping.

E-Plas Pty Ltd 105 Eucumbene Drive Ravenhall Vic 3023 Ph:03 8361 1703 www.eplas.com.au

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B-double art gallery COMPLETELY REFURBISHING A B-DOUBLE TANKER, BEFORE IT’S WRAPPED IN AN AMAZING INDIGENOUS ARTWORK, TAKES ATTENTION TO DETAIL, ALONG WITH BEST PRACTICE PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS, ACCORDING TO PPG. Few environments on the planet are as harsh

Queensland, the Northern Territory and even

specialist company it has worked with many

on vehicles as the Australian outback. So,

Western Australia.

times, Nathan’s Truck & Trailer Smash Repairs.

when infrastructure company, Fulton Hogan,

Balarinji Indigenous Strategy and Design

Located in a state-of-the-art 6000m² facility

hatched a plan to wrap one of its B-double

(a Sydney-based, aboriginal owned

in the Sydney suburb of Mulgrave, the 40

tankers with an enormous indigenous

organisation), was commissioned to design

staff at Nathan’s typical tackle everything

artwork, it knew it was going to be a

and oversee the installation of the vinyl wrap

from heavy vehicle accident repairs, through

remarkable project in more ways than one.

artwork which tells the story of ‘clan groups

to major fleet relivery projects, so this job was

While the aim was to use it as a beacon to

who gather by clear fresh water after many

right up their alley, according to company

promote diversity and inclusion, the rig still

days of travel through spinifex and sandhills’.

Director, Grant Nathan.

needed to perform its regular role, clocking

For the all-important task of refurbishing

“When Fulton Hogan asked if we could help

up around 170,000 kilometres per year,

both trailers prior to the installation of the

with their showpiece project, of course we

hauling loads of bitumen throughout North

artwork, Fulton Hogan put its trust in a

said yes,” he says. “Completely refurbishing and repainting trailers like these is the sort of thing we do all the time so our team is very comfortable with this type of work. In this case, we knew that the initial preparation had to be meticulous in every detail to ensure the longevity of the artwork

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because it was going to be exposed to some

great product for us because it gives excellent

pretty severe conditions.”

corrosion resistance over the blasted metal

The first step was to unbolt and strip off

surfaces and there is no need to sand it.

virtually everything that could be removed

“We also use it in Wet-On-Wet mode which

from the chassis in order to allow the best

saves time because we can immediately go

possible access for later operations. All of

back and apply the colour coat. In this case,

these parts had to be individually catalogued

the chassis was done in a standout metallic

and taken care of, including cleaning and

gold colour which ties in nicely with the

painting, so they were ready to be refitted

indigenous artwork. After baking in our

at the end of the process. As with a typical

booth to fully cure the paintwork, our team

job of this type, the entire chassis was then

could meticulously reassemble everything.

thoroughly bead blasted in order to remove

Producing a result that is going to exceed

old paintwork, primers, etc and leave a really

our customer’s expectations is all about

solid foundation on which to build the new

having an eye for detail and that is where

layers of paint.

our technicians really take pride in their

When it comes to paint, Nathan has a

workmanship.

longstanding partnership with global coatings

“For instance, when reassembling, it’s about

specialist, PPG. As well as taking advantage

ensuring all the right nuts, bolts and fasteners

of PPG’s range of specialised commercial

are replaced in their original places and

transport products, under the DELFLEET

there is no overspray anywhere. We want

Evolution banner, Nathan’s Truck & Trailer

to return each job to the customer looking

Smash Repairs is also a member of PPG’s

these vehicles, as well as product training and

like it just rolled out of the factory. We have

region-wide FleetPool group of accredited

techniques to ensure we get the very best out

a great relationship with Fulton Hogan and

heavy vehicle repairers and refurbishers.

of them.

we are really pleased they trusted us with a

“Fortunately, there was no prior damage that

“It was a massive job to mask off the

project that was so special to them. It’s an

needed repairing so our technicians were able

stainless-steel tanks but, once it was done,

to jump straight into the painting process”,

we could get the trailers into our purpose-

amazing result and we are proud to have been involved.”

Nathan says. “We choose to use PPG paints

built 22 metre spray booth and apply

and they also provide our technicians with a

the paint. To give the chassis maximum

full set of step-by-step processes for dealing

protection, we started with PPG’s 4949

with any of the different materials used on

Delfleet CT Productive Chassis Primer. It’s a

Contact PPG Ph: 13 24 24 (AU) / 0800 320 320 (NZ) Web: www.ppgrefinish.com.au

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Trusted supplier USING A CUSTOMER-CENTRED APPROACH, BACKED BY ITS OWN MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE, LINER SUPPLY HAS SEARCHED THE GLOBE, SO IT CAN DELIVER A RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL TRAILER MANUFACTURING MARKET. Established over 15 years ago, Liner Supply provides a wide range of fibreglass laminates, extruded polystyrene foams, polyurethane foams, polyethylene terephthalate foams, and adhesives and sealants to various industries in Australia and New Zealand, including commercial road transport.

Seeking out some of the most respected product manufacturers from around the world, Liner Supply has formed exclusive Australasian distribution agreements with several renowned European suppliers.

Starting out in 2003 as a composite sandwich panel manufacturer, the business has

The Jackodur Plus product range is designed for optimal thermal efficiency.

grown into a highly respected distributor for brands that include Italian fibreglass

Fibreglass specialist

Keeping it cool

manufacturer Brianza Plastica, German

Headquartered in Carate Brianza in Northern

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in

extruded polystyrene foam manufacturer

Italy and operating from five production

Fredrikstad, Norway, Jackon AS has been

Jackon Insulation, and German adhesive and sealant manufacturer Kömmerling.

sites in Italy, Brianza Plastica has been

producing extruded polystyrene (XPS)

manufacturing fibreglass products since

foam since 1985 at its Jackon Insulation

1962. It is currently the only European

facility. It operates from 18 locations across

manufacturer capable of supplying fibreglass

six countries in Europe including Norway,

laminates obtained by both continuous hot-

Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, and

lamination and discontinuous cold-lamination

Germany. The Mechau industrial product

processes, giving the business maximum production flexibility.

facility in Germany is the largest plant in the Jackon Group.

Elyplan, the company’s continuous machine-

Jackon products are manufactured in

made fibreglass laminates are available in

compliance with technical, legal and ethical

thicknesses ranging from 0.8 to 3mm, and

standards, meeting or exceeding Global

up to a maximum width of 3200mm. Elycold,

Warming Potential (GWP) requirements.

which refers to its discontinuous handmade

Its Jackodur Plus product range is designed

fibreglass laminates comes in thicknesses

for optimal thermal efficiency. Liner Supply

ranging from 1 to 4mm, up to a maximum

explains that it offers an industry leading

width of 3400mm.

k-value of 0.027, an industry leading

Brianza Plastica fibreglass laminates are

thickness tolerance of +/- 0.15mm, and

designed to be highly durable, lightweight,

compressive strengths available from

offer strong corrosion resistance and high elasticity.

200 to 700 kPa. This range is available in

By using innovative technologies, Brianza

to 4000mm, and custom board widths

Plastica has achieved high standards of

ranging from 450 to 1500mm. Jackon

sustainability and low environmental impact

Insulation guarantees that its Jackodur

during all of its production stages.

product range will retain 90 per cent of its

Elyplan laminates are durable and lightweight.

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custom board lengths ranging from 1000

thermal resistance over a 50-year period from the date of manufacture.

Sticking together German company Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH is headquartered in the city of Pirmasens. It manufactures a high quality range of adhesives and sealants for the commercial vehicle sector.

The business was founded in 1897; and in 2017, its parent company Royal Adhesives was acquired by HB Fuller, a global adhesives provider that manufactures adhesives, sealants and other speciality chemicals.

Kömmerling offers a wide range of

Adhesives and sealants made by German business, Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik.

adhesives for sandwich panel lamination, adhesives and sealants for assembly bonding

ranges include Korapur 1K and 2K

and finishing, and ranges of floor coatings, primers and cleaners. Its Korapur sandwich

polyurethanes; and Körapop 1K and 2K silane-terminated polymers.

panel adhesive technology covers both

Since being established in 1897,

two-component and three-component

Kömmerling has continued to set milestones

polyurethanes which are available in a

in modern bonding and sealing by the

broad range of consistencies and reaction

development of new technologies,

times. Its assembly and finishing product

making it one of Europe’s leading adhesive

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suppliers for commercial vehicles in general, and trailer construction in particular.

Contact Liner Supply Warehouse D, 40 Belfast Street Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Ph: 1300 882 520 Web: www.linersupply.com.au

INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Roz Shaw SOME OF ROZ SHAW’S EARLIEST MEMORIES WERE FORMED PLAYING IN THE YARD OF HER FAMILY’S TRANSPORT BUSINESS IN ROCKLEA, BRISBANE. HAVING FORGED A CAREER AROUND TRANSPORT, SHE IS A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN WITHIN THIS VIBRANT AND DIVERSE INDUSTRY. What first drew you to the commercial

What do female-driven events in

road transport industry?

commercial road transport mean to you?

I was basically born on a forklift. My great

Although I am not a big fan of creating

grandfather started the Hawkins transport

“female centric” agendas, the events

business in 1921, so I am a fourth-

that I currently attend in the transport

generation trucking baby. We were always

industry are about removing some of

at the depot before and after school and I

the barriers to enable more female

would often turn up at school with grease on my leg or even my school hat. It was a

participation.

I believe most men in the industry are

natural progression to start working in the

genuinely keen to have more women

business as it was an exciting place and I

involved and they tend to be great

knew what to do there. The business was

supporters of these events.

sold last year.

What is the best thing about the What does a standard day for you look like?

transport industry?

In my current role as National Head of

challenging and actually exciting is

Transport for Gallagher Insurance Brokers I

something many industries don’t have.

am a liaison between brokers as clients, an

After more than 35 years in the industry

advocate for the transport industry and a

I can still count on one hand the

spokesperson for Gallagher in the transport

people I have met that didn’t

space. I am privileged to be able to again

treat me with respect and

work with other transport operators without

humility. We truly are a close-

the additional responsibility of having to run

knit community and work

my own transport business.

well together.

What has been a highlight of your career so far?

Winning the Australian Trucking Association’s Trucking Woman of the Year in 2012 is definitely right up there. I really didn’t think I had any chance to win, so told my husband to stay at home! He was so disappointed not being there.

The camaraderie between all the women who have won the award over the past eight years is amazing. They are all so capable and wonderful and not one of them thinks they deserve the award, which is so typical of the trucking fraternity.

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The fact that every day is different,

Changes to ADR38/05 are fast approaching, is your business ready for the 1st July?

On the 1st July 2019, changes to ADR 38/05 will mandate that all new trailer models built above Stability Control (RSC). Then by the 1st November, all new trailers built must also comply.

new trailers over 4.5 tonnes, and that trailers designed to tow another trailer must supply a 24-volt connector for the towed trailer.

but new road train converter dollies and non-standard low loaders will be exempt.

may need to update their trailer designs before the deadline in order to comply.

Roll stability support (RSS) required by ADR38/05 to reduce the risk of trailer roll overs; Brake-by-

power connector; loggers, plus much more.

Whether you plan to build a single trailer or produce over a 100 a week, you should be planning to add complying braking systems now.

At WABCO, we have been at the forefront of heavy vehicle braking technology with over 9 million ABS and EBS systems currently in the market world-wide. WABCO’s Australian Distributors are experts in supplying TEBS build kits to Trailer Manufacturers to make upgrading your equipment as simple as possible.

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A quiet achiever SINCE COMPLETING A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE IN 1997, KEVIN JOHNSTON HAS SUCCEEDED IN A VARIETY OF ENGINEERING RELATED ROLES WITH A NUMBER OF TRUCK MANUFACTURERS. HIS CURRENT ROLE IS PRODUCT AND PRICING MANAGER WITH HINO AUSTRALIA. work on and Colin had a similar outlook so we worked well together and I learnt a lot from him. After Colin left Iveco I essentially stepped into his shoes and was responsible for product planning across the entire Iveco range.”

Kevin’s appreciation for the tutelage he received from Colin White is borne out by his desire to pass on the knowledge he has accumulated to the new generation of engineering graduates entering the industry.

As for the biggest change he’s seen in the industry, Kevin says the development of emissions reduction technology has been prolific over the last two decades.

“Emissions have been the number one driver of step changes in my time in the industry,” he explains. A new engine requires new electronic controls and a larger radiator requires a new cab design, everything radiates out from the engine.”

After leaving Iveco, Kevin did a stint with Mitsubishi-Fuso which he says was another steep learning curve as he had not previously worked with Japanese trucks.

This stood him in good stead for his current role with Hino Australia.

With the recent local release of the ground-breaking Hino 500 Series Standard

Kevin Johnston.

Cab range, Kevin’s expertise has once You’ll never hear Kevin Johnston blowing

Kenworth trucks. I did that for close to

again come to the fore as the company

his own trumpet. On the contrary, when in

12 months and then joined International

seeks to increase its market share

work mode he is invariably found diligently

Trucks at Dandenong as a Project Engineer

in this vital segment.

and thoughtfully carrying out his duties,

developing truck components. That was

drawing on a wealth of knowledge and

just prior to Iveco taking over International

experience amassed over more than two

and I worked there for 10 years.”

decades working in the industry.

A good chunk of Kevin’s time at Iveco

“After I graduated as a mechanical

involved product planning, working with

Industry Icon

engineer I applied for an engineering

Iveco’s then Senior Product Planning

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

position with Kenworth at Bayswater

Manager Colin White, which he describes

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

(Vic) in 1998,” he begins. “I didn’t get

as a great learning experience.

honouring the unsung heroes of the

the gig so I took a position working on

“I’ve always had a passion for achieving

commercial road transport industry.

the production line fitting mufflers to

the best outcomes in whatever project I

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CAPRAL ALUMINIUM. OFFERING MORE IS WHAT DRIVES US.

Capral Aluminium is committed to meeting the needs of our customers through our extensive network of added value facilities. Our facilities not only provide aluminium plate and extrusions but provide our customers with a more streamlined means to a final product and are supported by experienced trained staff. Our capabilities include: • 7 Axis Robotic Machining Centre for product fabrication up to 17m • Slotting, routing, drilling, knurling, punching and de-burring • Cut back saw • Precision cutting for fine tolerances • Small cut pieces

• Compound and mitre cutting • 3 Axis CNC Plate router • 3 and 4 Axis CNC • Sheet/Plate cutting and bending • Complete manufactured pieces • Weather pile installation • Powder coating and anodising

• Adhesive tape applied to critical extrusions to protect surface from scratching • Cold drawing • Customer specific packaging • Customer cutting dies

To discuss your specific needs or to see how we can help you, call us on 1300 361 877 or visit www.capral.com.au VISIT US VISIT USAT ATSTAND 224, PLAZA LEVEL AT THE STAND EP112

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Covering ground LILYDALE INSTANT LAWN HAS BUILT A BUSINESS ON STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN RESOURCES, PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT. BY DOING SO IT HAS PROTECTED ITSELF AGAINST THE UNCERTAINTIES OF BOTH CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC FORECASTING. IT RECENTLY ADDED SCANIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN A BID TO DELIVER ADVANTAGES TO ITS DAILY URBAN OPERATIONS. Lilydale Instant Lawn operates across the

“It’s normal for a semi-trailer to do that

to Steve, the two-year old R480 brought

suburban expanse of Melbourne, from

many jobs in a day,” he says. “Eight drops

about a noticeable improvement in

residential to industrial estates, contracting

are the average for a truck handling front

fuel burn when it came on board and

for council and commercial lawn supply

and back lawns.”

the latest Scania, which was added in

with projects ranging from front and back

Lilydale Instant Lawn runs its trucks all

yards through to larger projects like golf

over Melbourne in dense traffic conditions

December 2018, has since delivered an improvement on top of that.

courses and Sandown racecourse.

in contrast to the relatively uninterrupted

“We’re seeing fuel efficiency improvements

As a seasonal business, Lilydale Instant

500km run out to its farm in Bairnsdale.

with the G500 and the best we’ve seen so

Lawn has accelerated its means of

Those same trucks can often be navigating

far on the Scania monitoring report would

production so as to limit the impact of

suburban back streets the very next day.

reflect roughly a ten per cent improvement

being at the mercy of the weather all year round.

Running high volume deliveries in high

for mileage of performance per litre,”

density areas has dictated, by Steve’s own

Steve says. “In freight we know that’s

The customer base is mainly split between

admission, a preference for European

variable but that’s our best to date.”

home owners who represent about half

commercial vehicles. As each prime mover

It’s now essential for Steve and his team to

the daily business which requires getting

is covering an estimated 80,000 kilometres

try and replicate that performance going

its trucks and trailers into backstreets

per year in and out of traffic, fuel efficiency

forward. Having two Scanias running at

for up to ten deliveries a day on each

and handling is of paramount importance.

the same time has allowed for greater

truck. The other half of the business – according to General Manager, Steve Cole

The company is now running a Scania

insights into the driver rating, should it

R480 and New Generation G500, the

decrease or improve. More of the same

– is commercial.

newest addition to its fleet. According

kind of trucks running, according to Steve, makes it’s possible to benchmark the fleet.

“When you start comparing the two trucks over a period of time they ultimately do the same work,” says Steve. “Over a month one might do a bit more country run while the other might be around town the same day. That’s the variable I’m talking about we see at the moment.”

Truck performance, Steve believes, as a rule, can be compared to driver performance. In that sense, from an operational perspective, the two go hand-in-hand.

“The benefits that you see in fuel consumption are also likely to drop off following a poor driver rating,” he says.

“The driver can have as much impact on a truck as what the truck itself can do. From that perspective we’ll be looking at Scania Driver Training to ensure we’re getting the utmost out of these vehicles.”

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T L I U B E R ’ Y E H T “ Our new PBS approved rigid and five axle dog is a superior build that gives us massive efficiency gains, the design and manufacturing quality of this equipment has really exceeded our expectations.”

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Spanish synergy SPECIALIST TANKER MANUFACTURER, FARCINOX, BELIEVES THAT NO MATTER THE FINAL PURPOSE OF THE ROAD TANKER, IT SHOULD BE EFFICIENT, DURABLE AND FUNCTIONAL WITH THE BEST QUALITY FINISH. The history of Farcinox began in 1992,

Farcinox stainless steel road tanker.

when Juan Francisco Sanz and Miguel Ángel Muñoz decided to unite their more than 20 years of experience in the manufacture of vehicles for the transport of liquids by road, with a product vision based fundamentally on meeting the highest quality standards.

Farcinox began its journey with three employees, in 2,000-square-metre facilities located in the geographical centre of Spain and with good roads connecting it to the rest of the country. In 1994 its production capacity was already 20 vehicles per year.

That same year, Juan Francisco and Miguel Ángel decided to expand their facilities in order to increase production capacity and implement a new manufacturing line equipped with the latest technology available at that time. For this reason, Farcinox moved its factory and settled in a 20,000-square-metre industrial area with a 7,000-square-metre manufacturing plant.

The Pedro Muñoz facilities are still the main headquarters of the company where

and commercial service that allows it

the manufacture of all its vehicles takes

to consolidate itself as one of the main

matter how tailor-made the road tank or its equipment is.

place, being at the same time, one of the

manufacturers in the continent.

Additionally, Farcinox also manufactures

main points for after sales service. Also,

The Spanish OEM is currently working hard

tank containers or swap bodies for

based on a strict policy of continuous

on developing more efficient road tanks

intermodal transport in order to provide

improvement, Farcinox has made constant

from a weight and fuel consumption point

investments to be able to manufacture

of view. These new solutions are set to

the widest portfolio as possible to fulfil any transport need.

new types of vehicles to be included in its

be presented in different stages during 2019 and 2020.

Its most popular road tank for foodstuff

product portfolio, such as tank containers for intermodal transport. That is why,

Farcinox specialise in stainless steel road

with a capacity of 30,000 litres or higher

after its last expansion in 2018, Farcinox

tankers spec’d for transporting foodstuff,

and reinforced isolation which ensures an

has a manufacturing capacity of a total of 150 vehicles per year.

chemical liquids, with its annual production

optimal temperature control.

split 50-50 between the two types.

Farcinox is currently a supplier of the most

Currently, Farcinox is present in

The OEM has always been focused on

important transport fleet in Spain, which

international markets where there is a need

providing the most suitable solutions to

has more than 100 road tankers. During

for stainless steel tankers. The company’s

its customers because each liquid requires

the last 25 years Farcinox has grown

export activities began in the year 2000

very specific road tank configurations.

alongside its customers helping them to

and have covered most European countries

Following this principle, the team at

be more competitive in a global market

and North Africa. Currently, the company

Farcinox have manufactured road tanks

and the 1,500 road tanks manufactured

is redefining its export strategy in order

for transporting any liquid type within

to implement a network of after sales

foodstuff and chemical categories, no

for the Spanish market throughout this period shows.

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15 May NatRoad Conference 2019 Brisbane Visit: www.natroad.com.au/natroad-conference 16-19 May Brisbane Truck Show Brisbane, QLD Visit: www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au May 24-25 Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo Brisbane, QLD Visit: www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au 29-31 May Rotary FNQ Field Days Mareeba, QLD Visit: www.fnqfielddays.org.au

Queensland 20-22 June Ag-Grow Emerald Emerald, QLD Visit: www.aggrow.com.au JULY New South Wales 12-13 July Mudgee Small Farm Field Days 2019 Mudgee, NSW Visit: www. mudgeefielddays.com.au July 31 - August 1 Mallee Machinery Field Days Mallee, VIC Visit: www.mmfd.com.au AUGUST

Victoria 17-18 May Mildura Field Days Mildura, VIC Visit: www.mildurafielddays.com.au

New South Wales 3 August Nyngan Ag Expo Nyngan NSW Visit: www.nynganexpo.com.au

JUNE New Zealand 12-15 June New Zealand Agricultural Field Days Mystery Creek, Hamilton Visit: www.fieldays.co.nz

20-22 August Agquip Gunnedah, NSW Visit: www.airfaxruralevents.com.au/agquip/home Victoria 16-17 August LRTAV 2019 Conference Bendigo, VIC Visit: www.lrtav.com.au

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