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Industry groups including the National Road Transport Association have welcomed the release of research that shows a reduction in crashes involving trucks in 2020. Research funded by National Transport Insurance and conducted by National Transport Accident Research Centre found that despite NTI’s portfolio increasing by 11.4 per cent in 2020 compared with 2019, there were only four more incidents reported in 2020.

Of note, just shy of 80 per cent of fatal incidents involving a car and truck found the automotive driver to be at fault – groundbreaking results that dispel factually inaccurate myths about the danger that trucks pose to other road users and the wider community.

With so much emphasis on heavy vehicle road safety, the same intense focus must also apply to drivers of light vehicles.

NatRoad CEO, Warren Clark, agrees that Australia needs to embrace a better on-road culture “where light vehicle drivers are more aware of the requirements to drive safely around heavy vehicles”. He goes on to say that this could be addressed through Government-run public awareness campaigns and driver education programs.

Meanwhile, data driven technology, according to National Heavy Vehicle

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Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto, is the new frontier that will make Australian roads safer, citing fatigue detection and safety programs aimed at reminding light vehicle drivers about the importance of driving safely around trucks on the road.

It’s important to reflect on the Regulator’s efforts in educating community and industry about the advantages of Performance-Based Standards and fleets investing in the latest road transport technologies.

Sure, there are generally fuel efficiency gains and greater profitability to be had with running high productivity vehicles but there’s also the community aspect – a key focus of the NHVR’s stakeholder relations team.

A recent push for an improved High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) network by the Victorian Government is expected to save farmers, freight operators and businesses time and money and further encourage freight operators to invest in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles. Around 3,000 kilometres of road have been added to the pre-approved HPFV network, reducing costs and saving farmers and businesses time by eliminating the need for individual route assessments.

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July 2021 10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

26 Economy The numbers show that manufacturing is making a triumphant comeback as we rise from a disruptive pandemic, while the global economy might be looking at Australia’s abundant minerals and rare earth elements to fuel modern technologies.

30 Refrigerated Transport Equipment Far from cooling down, the highly competitive refrigerated trailer market is heating up. Trailer looks at the leading manufacturers contending in this sector.

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38 Trailer Builder See the latest trailer developments and equipment deliveries from Krueger Transport Equipment, CIMC and The Drake Group.

44 Trailer Building Materials/Components Australia’s trailer builders and fleet operators depend on a variety of equipment specialists to get the job done.

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62 Weighing Systems Loadmass and Tramanco unveil their latest weighing system technologies.

66 Industry Leaders Trailer sat down with Sally Tipping, a Director of family-owned business Tipping’s Transport at Dubbo. Having married into trucking 31 years ago, Sally has developed a strong fervour for the industry and the people who work in it.

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68 Industry Icon Mike Verhoogt, founder of Bruce Rock Engineering, has forged an enviable reputation for designing and building some of the toughest and most versatile trailers in Australia.

70 Fleet of the Month Kurmond Feed and Freight provides the connection to get valuable livestock fed throughout all seasons.

72 World Map The Wielton Group, a leading European manufacturer of trailers, semi-trailers and car bodies, is introducing a new aftersales service strategy in all companies and markets under one, common brand, Aberg.

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NEWS

Government and academia partner on welding safety research New research is being undertaken to

connection between welding fume

improve welding safety.

exposure and lung cancer,” said Buatava.

long-term harm.

A specialised cancer agency of the World

NSW Government’s Centre for Work

Lead researcher, Professor Tim Driscoll said

Health Organization, the International

Health and Safety together with the

“Welding is a cross-industry technology

Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),

University of Sydney and Curtin University

and there is limited knowledge about

recently re-classified welding fumes from

are focusing on broadening the knowledge

this high-risk activity and the risk profiles

‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’, to

of Australian welding industries and

among welders in Australia. We want

‘carcinogenic to humans’.

occupations, current controls being used

to know who is being exposed to these

It concluded that there is sufficient

and the effectiveness in risk mitigation.

fumes, and what their levels of exposure

evidence in humans supporting that

SafeWork Director, Research and

are. This information is needed so

welding fumes cause cancer in the lungs

Evaluation, Skye Buatava, said it’s

appropriate control measures can be

(and a positive association has been

important to understand which

designed that minimise exposures as much

observed with cancer of the kidneys).

intervention strategies are effective in

as possible.”

The research is being undertaken in

“The recent reclassification of welding

reducing peoples exposure to harmful welding fumes.

a bid to learn how different workers

need to better understand exposure to

“The long-latency period for occupational

or industries use personal protective

the fumes in a practical setting in order

cancers and diseases, can cause a

equipment, the equipment’s effectiveness

to protect NSW workers from long-term

significant challenge to establish a direct

as well as a workers’ understanding of the

harm,” said Buatava said.

Establishing better control measures will improve workplace health and safety.

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Mainfreight reports record results: FY2021 Australian operations are booming for Mainfreight.

Auckland-based logistics group, Mainfreight,

people the freedom to respond and adjust

“We have extended our network further

has released its full-year financial results to

to the pandemic restrictions.

into the regions, and expect to open in

31 March 2021.

“The effectiveness of our approach, with the

another five centres in the next 12 months.

Sales revenues for the year increased 14.5

spirit and support shown by the Mainfreight

Building consents are underway for our

per cent to $3.54 billion NZD and net

team and our customers, can be seen in this

two biggest cross-dock facilities, in South

profit before abnormals by 27.1 per cent to

record financial result.

Melbourne and Adelaide, which we expect

$188.1 million NZD.

“All five regions [New Zealand, Australia,

to be completed mid-2022.

Profit before tax was $262.41 million NZD,

Europe, the Americas and Asia] experienced

“Our warehouse footprint also increased

increasing by 27.2 per cent.

improved sales growth through a mix

during the year with the opening of an

“We are pleased with this result, particularly

of organic and market share increases,

owned site in Melbourne, and another

in light of initial supply chain disruptions

as customers, both new and existing,

leased site in Sydney. Further temporary sites

in the early part of the financial year,

experienced strong consumer demand.”

are an interim measure which will see us at

where lockdowns in response to the global

In Australia, growth and development

203,000m² by the end of July 2021, up over

pandemic saw revenues decline. New

across the freight and logistics sector

40,000m² since March 2020.

Zealand was the worst affected, with April

contributed to a “very satisfactory financial

“Our two new-build warehouses are

2020 weekly revenues reduced by some 40

performance” which was reportedly the

scheduled for completion by late 2022:

per cent,” Mainfreight said in a statement.

best year-on-year improvement seen in the

South Melbourne at 30,000m² and a leased

“We prepared at the outset of the

country.

facility in Sydney of 50,000m² , and are

pandemic for the likelihood of very

The company’s Australian operations

likely to bring us a net gain of 59,000m²

difficult trading conditions and a tough

reported revenue of $877.16 million AUD,

once interim and smaller warehouses are

economic environment. Our response was

up $120.36 million or 15.9 per cent. Profit

consolidated.

unequivocal; look after our people, look

before tax was $71.50 million AUD, up

“The strategy to control freight flow into

after our customers, guard our cash, and

$22.72 million AUD or 46.6 per cent.

and out of our warehouses will also benefit

embrace the opportunities that may arise.

“The push by our Transport business into

our Transport and Air & Ocean divisions.

“We had strength in our balance sheet,

regional centres has provided better on-time

“Automation is currently being tested at our

good cash flows and our decentralised

freight delivery, and developed a larger

Epping, Melbourne site, as a trial for wider

leadership structure, which allowed our

customer base,” said Mainfreight.

application globally.”

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NEWS

Innovative road safety truck to roll out in WA later this year A custom truck and trailer combination

people of all ages in Western Australia.

consequence driven games,” said

spec’d to deliver innovative educational road

By visiting schools, community events and

Stachewicz.

safety programs is expected to hit the road in

public spaces around Western Australia,

“We then build on these programs for

November 2021.

Instruckta will tailor interactive and digital

secondary school age children and the

Instruckta is the name of the truck and

information experiences to increase

community adding experiences that explore

semi-trailer which is in development. This

understanding and change behaviour.

truck blind spots, overtaking and road

project was made possible with the support

Ana Stachewicz, CEO of Road safety audit

courtesy.

of the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle

specialist, Transafe WA, said there is a critical

“We’re taking road safety up a level in WA,

Safety Initiative (HVSI), WA’s Road Safety

need to educate current and future road

and using the awesome technology available

Commission and other industry partners.

users how to share the road safely with

to us to put the general road user in the

It is the shared responsibility of government,

trucks in WA – something not currently being

truck driver’s seat and generate behavioural

business, the not-for-profit sector and

met in the state’s education system or road

change on our roads.”

the wider community to make Western

safety strategy priorities.

Cam Dumesny, Western Roads Federation

Australia’s roads safer according to the team

Stachewicz said this issue is not confined to

CEO, said Instruckta is an exciting and

backing Instruckta.

regional roads. Between 2015 and 2019, half

necessary initiative in Western Australia,

The freight task is growing in Western

of the people killed or seriously injured in

which is going to fill an enormous gap in

Australia and this initiative fills a gap in road

crashes involving at least one heavy vehicle

road safety education.

safety education.

were in the metropolitan area.

“The State Government of Western Australia

The volume of heavy vehicle roads hitting the

In an Australian first, Transafe WA will

has more than $2.39 billion committed to

road is projected to double in the next nine

introduce Instruckta – a truck and customised

creating and upgrading roads around the

years and triple by 2050.

semi-trailer which expands into a cutting-

state, to make our infrastructure safe for

NTARC report (October 2020) found 80 per

edge education space. Instruckta will travel

everyone,” he said.

cent of fatal accidents involving cars and

to schools and community events around

“But this is only part of the solution. It’s our

trucks in Australia are deemed to be the fault

the state engaging the general public with

shared responsibility as the WA community

of the car driver, not the heavy vehicle driver.

learning opportunities that utilise augmented

– the trucking industry, all the industries

Instruckta will reportedly be used to educate

and virtual reality.

that rely on us, the not for profit sector,

current and future road users about how

Primary school age children will learn about

government and every Western Australian

to safely interact with trucks on the road.

truck drivers, what they do, and the size of

on the road – to learn how to safely and

It contains innovative, technology-driven

trucks relative to them.

confidently share the roads with heavy

education programs which will engage

“Our programming includes fun interactive,

vehicles.”

Expect to see an educational truck like this hit the road later this year.

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NEWS

Gatton’s heavy vehicle decoupling facility opens The Gatton Heavy Vehicle Decoupling Facility

recovery over the past year.

is now open after five months of work,

“The Palaszczuk Government recognises

was an important project to support the heavy vehicle industry and make the road

giving drivers the option to break down and

the hard-working heavy vehicle drivers who

network around Toowoomba safer and more

reconfigure heavy vehicles on either side of

have been the unsung heroes over the past

efficient.

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing before

year, transporting goods and products across

“With 30 bays for decoupling and no time

continuing their journey.

the state to keep our economy going,” said

limits for trailer parking, drivers will be

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

Bailey.

able to choose either side of Toowoomba

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

“The new facility at Gatton will make it

to break down and reconfigure,” said

Development, Michael McCormack, said

easier and more efficient for drivers to break

Saunders.

the new facility would mean more efficient

down and reconfigure their trucks as needed

“The acceleration lanes onto the Warrego

deliveries to and from Brisbane.

before continuing over the Toowoomba

Highway have been lengthened to make the

“Heavy vehicle drivers will benefit from using

Range or into Brisbane.”

highway merge safer.

the Toowoomba Bypass and can avoid paying

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight

“The roundabouts and overpass between

a second toll to reconfigure at Charlton,” the

Transport and Federal Member for Wright,

the Gatton facility and Warrego Highway

Deputy Prime Minister said.

Scott Buchholz, welcomed the new facility.

have also been widened and strengthened to

“This will improve efficiencies for our

“The Australian Government proudly funded

accommodate the additional heavy vehicles

essential heavy vehicle industry, cutting

the Gatton Heavy Vehicle Decoupling

expected to stop.”

business costs.”

Facility in partnership with the Queensland

The facility will be monitored by CCTV

Queensland Transport and Main Roads

Government, as part of the Toowoomba

and users are advised to comply with site

Minister, Mark Bailey, said the new facility

Bypass project,” said Buchholz.

instructions, with penalties for dumping

would be a boost for the freight industry,

Queensland Assistant Regional Roads

livestock effluent or waste and any other

which had been vital to the state’s Covid-19

Minister, Bruce Saunders, said the facility

breaches.

Roadside grain dumping in the crosshairs Plant Health Australia is aiming to raise

As the grain germinates, Moran said it

at roadsides by drivers who have delivered

awareness among grain carriers that

provides an ideal green bridge for the early

to seaports or other grain receival sites and

dumping grain on the roadside is illegal not

build-up of fungal diseases such as rusts,

are unable to find facilities to sweep out

only because it creates an eyesore, but more

which can cause substantial yield losses to

trucks and trailers – a requirement under the

critically it poses a serious biosecurity risk.

grain growers.

Transport Code of Practice – before reloading

The Victorian Department of Jobs Precincts

“These illegal grain dumps are often found

with fertiliser or other commodities from a

and Regions Grains Farm Biosecurity Officer,

along transport corridors to and from ports

different facility.

Jim Moran, said that dumped grain provides

where they provide an ideal pathway for

Moran said ensuring correct weights on

an untreated, unmonitored, unmanaged

hitch-hiker pests to make their way from

vehicles was everyone’s responsibility

and very attractive site for stored grain

an urban port to a farm, where they can

under CoR. He urged farmers, carriers and

insects and disease to thrive and spread into

become established in the grain production

transport drivers to undertake some simple

neighbouring paddocks and farms, creating a

system,” he said.

measures to alleviate the need to dump

significant biosecurity risk.

A question to be asked is why would anyone

grain on the roadside. “To avoid overloading,

“Dumped grain can be a food source for

dump grain on the side of a road?

a more accurate measure of weight is

birds and vermin such as mice and wild

“Some transporters are concerned about

required,” he said. “This could include

pigs which build in numbers and infest and

having excess weight and therefore not

installing a permanent or temporary on-farm

damage nearby crops and grain storages,”

complying with the Heavy Vehicle National

weighbridge, gaining access to a nearby

said Moran. “Vermin can also carry seed

Law – which is a breach of chain of

offsite weighbridge or installing and using

to other areas where it becomes a weed or

responsibility (CoR) laws,” said Moran.

an onboard weighing system on trucks and

vector for pests and diseases.”

Grain is also dumped in smaller quantities

trailers.”

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NEWS

Immediate upgrades inbound for busy Melbourne intersection The intersection of City Road and Power

Markings will warn pedestrians and road

in the City Road and Power Street Safety

Street in Southbank, Victoria, is flagged for

users of turning trucks on approach to

Program to implement and develop this

improvement.

the intersection and remind drivers that

package of upgrades to benefit road

Investigations by engineers and safety

vehicles more than 7.5 metres in length are

users, residents, officer workers and other

experts began within hours of the 6 May

allowed to use two lanes to turn left from

pedestrians.

truck crash that injured five people and

City Road.

As part of the ongoing investigation of

are continuing to review safety at similar

Dynamic pedestrian sensor technology will

the site, the Department of Transport

intersections across Melbourne.

also be deployed to detect the number of

will continue to work with the City of

A short-term solution, according to the

people waiting to cross and trigger changes

Melbourne, the freight industry, local

Victorian Government, will deliver safety

to the traffic light signal timing, helping

residents, traders and road users to finalise

improvements for both pedestrians and

to prevent pedestrian crowding at the

planning for additional safety treatments at

drivers immediately, while the Department

intersection.

this complex site.

of Transport continues to develop a long-

Pedestrians will also be given a head start

Work on the first phase of improvements

term and permanent solution for this high-

to cross the road before left-turning traffic

will be completed before the end of June.

density area.

is given the green arrow, and a new sign

“This is a complex intersection in a busy,

This first phase of works includes the

will be installed to remind motorists to give

high-density area of Melbourne – we’re

installation of bollards to better separate

way to pedestrians.

delivering immediate upgrades to protect

the road and pavement, as well as warning

The crossing itself will also be marked with

the community and make City Road safer

signs about turning trucks and technology

bright yellow paint, making it more visible

for all road users while we get on and

to minimise waiting periods for pedestrians.

to road users in all conditions.

develop a long-term safety solution,” said

The bollards will be installed on the corner

The safety improvements form part of a

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben

where the crash occurred alongside signs.

$400,000 Labor Government investment

Carroll.

K&S pioneer receives Queen’s Birthday citation Road transport identity Ray Scott has been

everyone he would meet. As a truck driver he

posthumously honoured as a Member of the

was one of the best that our industry has ever

Order of Australia.

produced.”

Recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday

In 2013, Ray Scott was inducted into the

Honours List, Scott, who passed away in July

National Road Transport Hall of Fame,

last year following a protracted illness, was

recognising his history in the road transport

widely admired for his professionalism, passion,

industry and long service on road train work

and extensive knowledge of the transport

into the Northern Territory.

industry sectors.

As well as being a highly accomplished

Scott’s honour comes as recognition for

operator, Scott was also well-known for his

his significant service to the road transport

kindness and willingness to help those in

industry, and also to the community.

trucking operation, Raymond Scott Transport.

need, as evidenced by his philanthropy and

Scott played a significant role in the trucking

At the time of his death VTA CEO Peter

community spirit.

industry, from humble beginnings in his

Anderson paid tribute to Scott.

“It was a distinct privilege to support the

father’s (Allan Scott) family business, through

“Ray was an icon of the transport industry who

nomination for Ray as a recipient for a Member

to becoming a major shareholder in the Scott

defined a place within our sector that will be

of the Order of Australia in consideration

Group of Companies, including the K&S

hard to replicate,” said Anderson.

of his outstanding service to transport over

Corporation.

“He was known by all to be honest, hard-

many, many decades,” Anderson said today in

After Allan died Ray established his own

working and generous in so many ways to

statement issued to industry.

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Govt-backed CSIRO report pre-empts road freight shifting to rail Early results of a study across 140

Melbourne and Brisbane will likely achieve

for our future freight needs,” he said.

commodities show an average transport

a higher transport cost reduction of 44 per

“Additionally, it will assist us with further

cost reduction of 39 per cent by shifting

cent.

expansion of the business. The time delays

freight from road to Inland Rail.

Existing rail-based supply chains are

in moving freight over the Blue Mountains

Approximately $170 million can be saved

estimated to see an annual cost reduction

are a constant constraint.”

in transport costs each year according to

of around $21 million when shifting at

The Transport Network Strategic Investment

the CSIRO supply chain analysis by shifting

least part of their route to Inland Rail while

Tool (TraNSIT), developed by Australia’s

freight to Inland Rail for at least part of the

bringing extensive opportunities to regional

national science agency CSIRO, was used

journey.

to analyse existing freight supply chains

Freight travelling the full length of Inland

Australia.

“This study is the green light signalling to the

Rail between Melbourne and Brisbane

industry to start planning now because the

on future infrastructure investments or

is earmarked to achieve an even higher

potential cost savings for being connected

operational changes.

transport cost reduction of 44 per cent.

to, or close by, Inland Rail are immense

“Our computer logistics tool can identify

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

for farmers and regional businesses,” said

the transport benefits to every supply chain

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Minister for Regional Health, Regional

using Inland Rail and analyse potential

Development Michael McCormack

Communications and Local Government and

savings over the long term. It can also be

welcomed the early release of findings

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton.

used to test future scenarios and transport

from the CSIRO Inland Rail Supply Chain

“Heavier, faster freight trains will divert non-

technologies,” CSIRO’s TraNSIT project

Mapping Study as further proof of the

bulk products from roads and provide the

leader Dr Andrew Higgins said.

benefits Inland Rail will unlock across

competitive edge regional Australia has been

Last year CSIRO received $459 million in

Australia.

calling for,” he said.

funding from the Federal Government to

“In regional Australia distances between

Concrete World in Dubbo is just one business

redeem industry partnership revenue lines

communities and towns, and towns and

reconsidering options to move their freight

decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

cities are measured in more than miles and

with rail.

The $459 million in funding is over four

minutes – they’re measured in the cost of

Director Troy Paton said Inland Rail will

years with $133 million allocated to the

moving essential goods where and when

be a welcome freight option, provided it

country’s peak science research organisation

people need them,” the Deputy Prime

can deliver the cost reductions outlined in

this year.

Minister said.

CSIRO’s study.

Full results of the CSIRO Inland Rail Supply

Australian producers, manufacturers and

“Up to 39 per cent savings on the cost of

Chain Mapping Study will detail the

growers as far away as Townsville, Perth

moving freight is huge in this industry,” said

potential cost savings for 140 commodities

and Launceston who have freight moved

Patton.

“We will definitely be looking at Inland Rail

and is expected to be released in coming

the full length of Inland Rail between

and the potential cost reductions based

months.

REDARC actions waste management plan In the last three months, more than 90 per

“With Veolia managing REDARC’s waste,

years of experience in Australia and New

cent of all waste generated by REDARC

we have taken a step up the waste

Zealand in water, waste, and energy

avoided going to landfill.

hierarchy pyramid with most of our waste

management and also provides integrated

This development was made possible

now at least in the recovery stage,”

environmental solutions across the heavy

via an agreement between REDARC and

REDARC said in a statement.

industry, commercial and municipal

Veolia.

Veolia is reported to have more than 40

sectors.

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Linfox delivers art in support of Royal Children’s Hospital Transport and logistics company, Linfox, has transported more than 50 UooUoo sculptures to their ‘forever homes’.

“To mark the 150th anniversary of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne, the RCH Foundation spread colour in Melbourne and Geelong with a public art trail of UooUoo (pronounced youyou), painted by Victorian artists,” Linfox said in a statement.

“The UooUoo were recently auctioned and Linfox coordinated the delivery to their new homes.”

Launching in January, Me and UooUoo featured a specially designed sculpture created by Alexander Knox and was brought to life by 100 local, emerging and Indigenous artists.

“These strange, colourful creatures popped up around Melbourne and Geelong, and quickly found their way into the hearts of Victorians and those visiting the state,” the event organiser said in a statement.

“Throughout January to April, our wonderful community explored the trail, with over 11,000 users downloading the app, 226,000 sculptures unlocked and 12,500 photos shared along the way.

“The trail ended with a fantastic Farewell Event at MCEC where we welcomed over 3,000 people for a final wave goodbye. Our UooUoos then went under the hammer for our fundraising auction.

Congratulations to all the successful bidders, our UooUoos can’t wait to call their new habitats home. All funds raised support sick children at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).”

UooUoo sculptures.

NEWS

Woolworths gets go ahead on PFD acquisition Woolworths is set to acquire a majority share

two per cent of the overall demand from

Consequently there is not likely to be a

of PFD after the national consumer watchdog

food suppliers, which was a key factor in the

substantial lessening of competition.”

announced it would not oppose the deal.

lack of concern from some suppliers.”

During the course of the ACCC’s merger

On 10 June 2021 the Australian Competition

The ACCC closely investigated potential

review, Woolworths offered a behavioural

& Consumer Commission (ACCC) determined

flow-on effects across the wholesale food

undertaking with temporary measures

the acquisition of 65 per cent of the shares in

sector and looked at specific segments of

which it said were designed to preserve the

wholesale food distributor PFD Food Services

the market where supply through PFD and

current market dynamics and enable market

by Woolworths was unlikely to substantially

other wholesalers is a greater proportion of

participants, such as independent suppliers,

lessen competition following a detailed

demand.

to continue to do business with Woolworths

investigation.

“There are very few suppliers for whom both

and PFD independently.

“We conducted extensive market inquiries

PFD and Woolworths make up a significant

The ACCC consulted with market participants

across the industry, and undertook detailed

proportion of their channels to market. The

on the proposed undertaking, and the overall

analysis of supplier and competitor data,

entire wholesale channel generally purchases

feedback received was that the undertaking

and internal documents of key interested

less than either of the major supermarket

would not be effective.

parties. Ultimately the evidence before us did

chains,” Sims said.

When an undertaking is offered to the ACCC

not indicate the transaction would be likely

“We consulted with suppliers of all sizes

in a merger context, the ACCC will consider

to substantially lessen competition,” ACCC

and found that many suppliers also have

whether the undertaking is necessary to

Chair Rod Sims said.

additional alternative channels, such as

address competition concerns raised by the

Although Woolworths and PFD both supply

supply to manufacturing, direct supply or

proposed acquisition. In this case, the ACCC

food products, they do not compete to a

negotiation with institutional and restaurant

concluded that the proposed acquisition was

significant extent for customers the ACCC

chain customers, and exports.”

not likely to substantially lessen competition,

said.

Even so, many of PFD’s competitors expressed

so ultimately it was not necessary to decide

PFD primarily sells and distributes food

concerns to the ACCC about the potential

whether to accept the undertaking.

products that are not suitable for direct retail

effects of the acquisition.

To the extent that the undertaking sought

sale.

The strongest concerns reportedly related to

to bolster elements of the Food and Grocery

It purchases a wide range of food products

the potential for Woolworths to aggressively

Code, the ACCC considers that this should

from suppliers and distributes them to

expand in food distribution and leverage

be dealt with through improvements to the

businesses such as restaurants, cafes, hotels

its buyer power in supermarkets into food

code regime, rather than imposing additional

and clubs, petrol and convenience stores and

distribution, including through selling private-

obligations on one participant in the industry.

institutions such as hospitals. PFD has about

label products through PFD.

Although it had determined that the

15 per cent of the wholesale food distribution

Despite market feedback indicating that

undertaking was not necessary, the ACCC

segment.

Woolworths will likely be a strong competitor

also considered that an undertaking of

Woolworths only supplies businesses to a

in food distribution, the ACCC recognised

the type proposed raised considerable

limited extent, distributing products suitable

the possibility that it may try to expand PFD’s

compliance risks that would likely have made

for direct retail sale through Woolworths at

share of the wholesale segment by bringing

it unacceptable.

Work and Australian Grocery Wholesalers

down prices for restaurants, cafes and other

During the course of its investigation, the

which primarily supplies Ampol service

businesses.

ACCC heard many concerns about the

stations.

“The ACCC acknowledges that the

“Our investigation focussed on the potential

acquisition will likely lead to changes in the

effectiveness of the Food and Grocery Code.

This included that suppliers are afraid to

impact of the transaction on suppliers of

way the wholesale food distribution industry

take action under the code because of their

food and grocery products. Market feedback

operates,” Sims said.

perceived risk of retaliation.

suggested that some suppliers see the

“Despite these potential changes, we

According to Sims many suppliers consider

wholesale food distribution channel as a

concluded that there are several competitors

that the code needs to be strengthened,

competitive alternative to supermarkets in

in the wholesale segment with similar

including through the inclusion of civil penalty

distributing their products,” said Sims.

market share to PFD and non-price aspects

provisions.

“While there were concerns expressed by

of competition, such as range, quality

“We consistently received feedback that

some suppliers, many suppliers did not raise

and service levels are likely to remain an

while the supermarkets’ conduct has

competition concerns. PFD makes up about

important part of the competitive dynamics.

improved since the introduction of the code,

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poor behaviour continues, and the significant

made mandatory and should include civil

generally purchases larger-format products

imbalance in the bargaining position of

penalty provisions,” Sims said.

for use by businesses.

suppliers and the supermarkets remains,” he

Woolworths and PFD share approximately

The acquisition will result in Woolworths

said.

350–400 common suppliers, although they

owning 65 per cent of PFD, with the

A number of suppliers also suggested that

generally purchase products of different

remaining 35 per cent being held by the

the code should include sanctions for non-

sizes and in some cases different recipes.

Smith family. The acquisition also gives

compliance.

Woolworths generally purchases products

Woolworths the right to acquire the

“The ACCC agrees that the code should be

suitable for retail sale to consumers while PFD

remaining 35 per cent.

McColl’s adds Tieman 26m PBS-approved tanker to fleet Victorian bulk liquid carrier, McColl’s

With steer axles on all three combinations

to the best and most efficient equipment

Transport, has announced it has taken

the company anticipates the vehicle will have

available. The new combination provides

delivery of a 26 metre Tieman road train for

greater access to local dairy farms.

2 x 30,000 Litre barrels making it a perfect

its farm milk division.

The new tanker is one of several that is being

fit for large scale dairy farms that produce

The new state of the art tanker, which

added to the fleet supporting growth to the

significant volumes of milk on a daily basis.

arrived at McColl’s Tongala depot last week,

business.

“Improvements are continually coming

enhances its current fleet of Performance-

In an online statement McColl’s said the

through for both access and mass,” said

Based Standards vehicles.

tanker helps it ensure drivers have access

Roger Robilliard, General Manger.

NEWS

Bypass commitment a win for road safety in QLD A four-lane bypass of Tiaro on the Bruce

four-lane bypass was a major win for road

greenfield corridor.

Highway is expected to increase capacity

safety, a significant economic boost for the

“Thousands of people have shown their

of current and future traffic demands

Fraser Coast, and a victory for common

support calling for a safer four-lane bypass

according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

sense.

and I am pleased the Federal Government

The Federal Government has announced

“The bypass will dramatically improve

has listened to them and committed our

up to a further $183 million towards the

road safety with a four-lane divided road

share of the funding for this vital project.

construction of this project, taking the total

that will prevent head-on collisions. It will

“Anyone who doesn’t support the

commitment to $268.8 million.

give traffic space to move around in the

four-lane Tiaro bypass isn’t putting

“The proposed bypass will remove a large

event of a breakdown, and improve flood

Maryborough and the region’s road users

portion of heavy vehicles from the Tiaro

immunity to keep traffic moving when the

first.

township, improving safety and liveability

Mary River floods.

“This has been a hard-fought campaign

for residents whilst future-proofing the

“Industry and manufacturing rely on a

and I give credit to Denis Chapman for

highway for the years ahead,” the Deputy

safe and efficient transport network and

championing two petitions, to the Fraser

Prime Minister said.

a four-lane Tiaro bypass will increase the

Coast Council and Member for Gympie

“Field investigations have been underway

carrying capacity of this section that will

Tony Perrett for taking their concerns to the

within the bypass corridor study area since

create new jobs and opportunities in Tiaro

State Government, and to every community

March 2020, helping identify the best

and Maryborough to grow the Fraser Coast

member who signed their name or shared

alignment for this new highway.

economy.

their views on this important project.

“We are continuing to invest in critical

“The bypass will also improve Tiaro’s

“We now have Federal funding locked in

projects such as this under our record $110

amenity by removing trucks from the town

from the Coalition Government for this

billion infrastructure investment pipeline,

that just pass through, increasing safety

project and I look forward to the State

which is a key pillar of Australia’s world-

and liveability in the community.

Government bringing forward plans for

leading economic recovery.”

“With construction of the Gympie bypass

the four-lane bypass as soon as possible to

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy

well underway the next logical step is

make this vital project a reality.”

Speaker of the House of Representatives,

to extend the four lanes from Curra to

The project’s Business Case is expected to

Llew O’Brien, said the Liberal and Nationals

Maryborough and it makes sense that starts

be completed by late 2021 and will inform

Government’s funding commitment for a

with the Tiaro bypass which runs through a

the delivery schedule.

Kings Group appoints new Non-Executive Director The Kings Group has announced the

National President, he headed negotiations

industry in particular, will assist the Kings

appointment of an experienced pharmacist

between the Government and the Guild

Group to further grow and develop existing

to its board.

to conclude the 6th and 7th Community

strategic initiatives it said in an online

Joining as a Non-Executive Director, George

Pharmacy Agreements.

statement.

Tambassis, who has a deep knowledge of

An experienced pharmacist, who has

The Kings Group has offered a secure ‘same

the pharmacy sector, joined the Kings Group

operated community pharmacies for more

day’ medication delivery from community

board on the 26 May.

than 30 years, Tambassis was also inaugural

pharmacy to their patients’ home or aged

Tambassis reportedly brings significant

President of the World Pharmacy Council

care facility.

strategic and operational experience

and an Associate Expert Group member at

In April last year, the Pharmacy Guild

developed over 35 years, including 15

the OECD advising on global best practice

of Australia encouraged metropolitan

years as a director of the Pharmacy Guild of

approaches and innovations in pharmacy and

pharmacies to consider implementing the

Australia.

the broader health sector.

Kings Group ‘Pharmacy to Home Delivery

During seven and a half years as the Guild’s

Tambassis knowledge of the Healthcare

Service’ at the height of the COVID-19 alarm.

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Kyogle shines for Brown and Hurley’s 75th celebration On a picture-perfect winter’s day in the

with best mate Alan Brown started the

success story.

Northern Rivers town of Kyogle, Kenworth

company in 1946, the last 15 years have

“Brown and Hurley delivers almost 27

and DAF dealer Brown and Hurley held the

been documented by one of Jack’s sons,

per cent or close to one of every three

first of a series of celebration events that

Jim Hurley, who has a distinct passion for

Kenworth trucks sold in Australia,” said

will unfold at its dealerships across northern

the history of the company and the Kyogle

Hogan.

New South Wales and Queensland over the

district where he was born and raised.

Hogan also made mention that he had

coming weeks.

“Back in 1946 I thought someone who

been privileged to attend the recent

The event attracted a throng of visitors

was 75 was a very old man, now I’m

handover of the 70,000th Australian-built

and an army of loyal Kenworth owners

approaching 80 I’ve changed my tune –

Kenworth to Jim Hurley at the PACCAR

who had spent many hours shining their

that’s a very young man,” joked Hurley.

production facility in Melbourne.

machines in order to proudly display them

He mentioned that the book was on sale

Also present was Peter Wickham, co-

on the day.

for $25 and that all the money made on

founder of Wickham Freightlines – another

A highlight of the day was the official

book sales at the day’s event was being

staunch supporter of the Kenworth brand.

launch of a very special book – The Brown

donated to the Westpac Life Saver Rescue

The multi-talented Wickham has quite

and Hurley Story – detailing the history of

Helicopter.

the singing voice too, having recorded a

the company over its 75-year duration to

Also speaking at the event was the federal

CD featuring country songs he’d written

date.

member for Page, Kevin Hogan MP, who

detailing his life and the farming and

With the first 60 years having been written

described the Brown and Hurley company

trucking business he and late brother

by the late Jack Hurley OAM, who along

as an amazing and wonderful Australian

Angus founded at Killarney in Queensland.

ECONOMY

Critical mass THE NUMBERS SHOW THAT MANUFACTURING IS MAKING A TRIUMPHANT COMEBACK AS WE RISE FROM A DISRUPTIVE PANDEMIC, WHILE THE GLOBAL ECONOMY MIGHT BE LOOKING AT AUSTRALIA’S ABUNDANT MINERALS AND RARE EARTH ELEMENTS TO FUEL MODERN TECHNOLOGIES.

Resource commodities make up six of Australia’s top ten goods.

The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group)

The May result represents the index’s

groups expanded at a more rapid rate

national composite index indicates the

highest monthly result since March 2018

in the month led by the machinery &

eighth consecutive month of recovery

and the fourth highest since the Australian

equipment; building products; and

in manufacturing following Covid-19

PMI commenced in 1992.

chemicals sectors.

disruption in Q2 2020.

“Australia’s manufacturing sector

“Manufacturing production and

The Australian Performance of

maintained its rapid pace of expansion in

employment accelerated and, while the

Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI)

May fuelled by strong demand from the

pace of expansion eased from April’s record

edged 0.01 points higher to 61.8 in May.

construction sector, a pick-up in business

high, sales also continued to rise.

Readings above 50 points, according to Ai

investment and healthy demand from

“Manufacturers experienced further

Group, indicate expansion in activity, with

households,” said Ai Group CEO, Innes

pressure on input costs and with wages

higher results indicating a faster rate of

Willox.

also rising more rapidly, they are seeking

expansion.

“Each of the six diverse manufacturing

to recover some of these extra costs from

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customers.”

critical minerals sector.

All six manufacturing sectors in the

“Australia is blessed with abundant

Australian PMI expanded in May and at a

resources and a highly-skilled workforce

faster pace than in April.

which is ready to transform these minerals

The strongest results were in the sectors

and elements into the kinds of products the

that directly supply the construction sector,

world needs,” said Minister for Resources,

including building materials (up 3.8 points

Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt.

to 66.4), machinery & equipment (up 0.2

The report explores the outlook for rare

points to 64.7) and chemicals (up 2.1

earth elements and minerals such as

points to 65.7).

cobalt, graphite and vanadium, which have

Six of the seven activity indices in the

conventional applications in steelmaking.

Australian PMI expanded in May, with only

They are also essential for battery and

the exports index indicating a contraction

electric vehicle production.

(down 9.9 points to 48.9). Production (up

The market for these minerals is promising,

0.9 points to 64.5), employment (up 3.3

with consumption growth for electric

points to 61.3) and new orders (up 1.5

vehicles and the battery storage sector

points to 64.9) accelerated into very strong

expected to outpace production growth.

expansion.

The input prices index rose further in May

Manufacturing is recovering well in Australia.

(up 8.0 points to 82.1), reaching its highest

Earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium are also forecast to see consumption growth.

level since June 2008. Input prices for

and Resources has indicated an opportunity

“Australia has long-established supply

manufacturers are surging for various raw

for Australia to help meet a growing global

chains and is well placed to provide raw

materials, due to high global commodity

demand for critical minerals and crucial

materials and potentially refined products

prices for metals, oil and other key inputs.

rare earths elements used in modern

to the world,” said Pitt.

Manufacturers’ selling prices increased

technologies.

“Australia is already the world’s top

again in May (up 5.4 points to 58.3),

The Outlook for Selected Critical Minerals

producer of lithium and the government’s

suggesting that more manufacturers are

Australia 2021 report anticipated

Critical Minerals Facilitation Office is

passing on some of these higher input

growing demand for these minerals up to

supporting the development of other

costs to their customers.

2030, with opportunities for Australian

resources, downstream processing and

The average wages index rose again in May

production and investment in downstream

helping to diversify global supply chains.

(up 1.1 points to 62.9), while the capacity

value-adding processes.

“Australia also has a stable investment

utilisation index maintained April’s record

This report, from the office of the chief

environment and stable governance

high (unchanged at 85.1 per cent).

economist in the Department of Industry,

arrangements that make Australia an

Meanwhile, a new report from the

Science, Energy and Resources, outlines the

attractive location for critical minerals

Department of Industry, Science, Energy

potential for further growth in Australia’s

investment and development.” www.trailermag.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

On the Strait and narrow FRESH FREIGHT IS MODERNISING ITS COLD CHAIN FLEET WITH VAWDREY AUSTRALIA. A NEW BATCH OF ICELINER FREEZER VANS ARE EXPECTED TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY ALONG BASS STRAIT. Fresh Freight provides door-to-door freight

goal is to offer its customers a practical

equipment to service our customers’

forwarding services between Tasmania

and efficient solution for their freight

requirements,” he says. “We appreciate

and mainland Australia. Michael Leonard,

requirements.”

the personal touch and better service that

General Manager of the Fresh Freight

Fresh Freight Tasmania, according to

comes from working with family businesses

Tasmania business, says the company

Michael, has experienced significant growth

like Vawdrey.”

specialises in the transportation of

since it commenced operations in 2003.

The Iceliner entered the Australian market

temperature controlled and ambient food

“We are committed to continuing to offer

in 2002 – on the back of the extremely

grade products.

our existing customer base the highest level

popular Vawdrey dryfreight FRP van – and

“Since our inception in 2003, we have

of service and strive for excellence across

has since developed a strong presence in

experienced significant growth and

all aspects of our business,” he says. “We

the refrigerated transport industry. This

continue to service a diverse customer base

are constantly looking for ways we can

specialised reefer design is manufactured

which includes aquaculture, horticulture,

innovate and develop as a business, this

and assembled at Vawdrey Australia’s

agriculture, dairy and meat,” he says.

includes investing in and upgrading our

Dandenong South plant, offering fleet

Currently, Fresh Freight has four depots –

equipment. Recently, we have installed 30

operators greater flexibility in specifications

three in Tasmania (Spreyton, Legana and

new Carrier HE19 model fridges on our

along with faster turnaround times.

Bridgewater) and one in Victoria (Laverton

trailers as well as working on the build of

Vawdrey’s refrigerated trailer builds are

North) – and primarily focuses its operations

several new Iceliners to add to our existing

robust and Australian-made, addressing

on the Trans-Bass lane but also offers an

fleet with Vawdrey Australia.”

the needs of the Australian heavy duty

Australia-wide service.

Vawdrey, according to Michael, are

refrigeration market.

“Our service and transit times in to and

recognised as a reputable supplier within

Locally engineered and manufactured

out of Tasmania sets us apart from the

the industry. “Fresh Freight understands

to suit the requirements of Australian

competition,” Michael says. “Fresh Freight’s

the importance of investing in the best

refrigerated transport operators, Iceliner

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trailers are available in -18°C, -28°C and

capacity.

2,000 pallet facility to a 5,000 pallet facility.

multi-temperature specifications. These

Other Iceliner features that come as

“Our sister company SeaRoad, which Fresh

complete units, manufactured in-house

standard include full width skid plate and

Freight has a shareholding in, has a new

at Vawdrey Australia’s Dandenong South

lead in plates as well as cross member end

plant, are well suited to both distribution

cap side rails in one piece that provides a

ship that has just arrived,” Michael says.

“This will have a significant impact on the

and heavy duty applications.

stronger join between the trailer walls and

Trans-Bass shipping lane and will offer the

A full-length lightweight steel chassis,

the floor. Also, laminated fibreglass internal

Fresh Freight business greater flexibility and

according to Vawdrey, gives the trailer

joins provide a stronger, leak proof and

continued support for volume growth.”

the added strength and durability that

more efficient body.

The Iceliners joining Fresh Freight’s fleet are

is necessary for heavy duty applications

A recent extension to Fresh Freight’s

engineered and manufactured for long-term

without adversely affecting payload

Bridgewater freezer has taken it from a

use and optimised for high productivity.

Fast Fact The Iceliner is also well suited for Performance-Based Standards (PBS) applications including 30m and 36.6m A-doubles, 30m B-doubles, 26- and 28-pallet single trailers in tri- and quad-axle configurations and 42m ABtriple combinations.

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

www.trailermag.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Staying ahead of the pack SINCE OPENING FOR BUSINESS IN 2014, HAWK LOGISTICS HAS STEADILY GROWN ITS REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT OPERATION. WITH TEMPERATURECONTROLLED FREIGHT ACCOUNTING FOR 98 PER CENT OF ITS BUSINESS, THE COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH CARRIER TRANSICOLD IN THE SUPPLY OF NEW FRIDGE PLANTS AND THE BACKUP SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO KEEP THEM OPERATING OPTIMALLY. Carrying mainly poultry products between

has come to rely on Carrier Transicold as one

producers, and retailers on the products being

Melbourne, Adelaide, Griffith, Sydney and

of its preferred suppliers.

transported and the vehicles transporting

Brisbane is the primary concern of Hawk

Having started using Carrier products about

them.

Logistics, a transport outfit headquartered at

four years ago, a strong relationship between

The system provides a high level of telematics

Truganina in Melbourne’s west.

the two companies has developed, according

sophistication which even has the ‘smarts’

The company also has facilities strategically

to Len.

to enable operators to intelligently monitor

located in Adelaide, Griffith and Sydney,

“The Carrier products and the service we

connected refrigeration systems from

offering local distribution services at each

receive from Carrier Transicold at each of

anywhere in the world.

location.

our depots are very good,” he says. “We’re

Accessible via desktop, smartphone or tablet,

“We haul a lot of frozen and chilled poultry

particularly impressed with the eSolutions

the eSolutions software offers operators 24/7

products between Melbourne, Adelaide,

service tracking that provides us with valuable

access to valuable data on their refrigeration

Sydney and Brisbane,” explains Len Mifsud,

information.”

systems, including remote temperature

Fleet Manager at Hawk Logistics.

Hawk Logistics aims to further utilise the

monitoring; two-way operational management

With such a long distance to travel between

system as the company continues to grow.

and control; in-depth service and utilisation

destinations, temperature control is of

Carrier’s eSolutions platform provides vital

paramount importance, and Hawk Logistics

information for transport managers, drivers,

reports; geo-fencing; and operational alarms.

The platform has two service packages to

Hawk Logistics uses a Carrier telematics solution to track its reefer fleet.

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As temperature control is a top priority for Hawk Logistics, it has come to rely on Carrier as a preferred supplier.

choose from – Access and Premium. The Access package supplies fleet managers with the required features for their business, including temperature monitoring, geolocalisation, service and utilisation reports.

The Premium package adds the provision to remotely control the unit and additional access to functions relating to service and regulation.

Each package is fully accessible through a standard web browser and includes the installation of the ‘black box’ with the refrigeration unit to collect, share and analyse all cold chain data.

According to Kelly Geddes, Director, Product and Aftermarket Solutions at Carrier Transicold Australia, refrigeration unit telematics can greatly assist transport operators, food processors and grocery

also enable customers to apply telematics

Carrier Vector HE19 fridge plants fitted,

retailers in maintaining end-to-end cold chain

capabilities to provide records for tracking and

which are renowned for their quiet

integrity.

traceability purposes.”

operation, low emissions and fuel efficiency.

“More and more fleets are taking

Kelly adds that fleet controllers can remotely

According to Len, the two owners of Hawk

advantage of telematics systems to control

and intelligently monitor and download

Logistics, friends Amrit Pal Singh and

transport refrigeration equipment from a

temperature data reports from anywhere in

Harmanpreet (Harry) Singh, have always

central location, including changing cargo

the world via a desktop, smartphone or tablet,

been ahead of the game when it comes to

temperature profiles and set points, and

and share information with key cold chain

compliance and safety, and also try to do the

making adjustments as needed whilst the

stakeholders without having to collect data

same with the specification of their trailers.

cargo is in transit,” Kelly says. “These systems

onsite at the point of delivery.

The two men learned quickly regarding the

Being a company that strives to provide the

best way to operate trucks and refrigerated

utmost in customer service to its clientele,

combinations after emigrating from India in

Hawk Logistics values this technology as it ensures the company can verify the operating

2009.

“Their policy has always been to be

temperatures of each of the trailers at all

consistently available and to deliver the

times.

best service possible – which is exactly

“The system assists us in fault finding and

what they expect to receive from Carrier

diagnostics and has sensors on the back doors

Transicold.”

so we can ascertain how long the back doors are left open, for example,” Len says.

The company buys its trailers from a variety of

Fast Fact

manufacturers including MaxiTRANS, Schmitz

Hawk Logistics is a fast-growing

Cargobull, FTE and Vawdrey.

refrigerated transport company that

“We now have two 28-pallet quad-axle

appreciates the high-end service

trailers in the fleet, with more on order,” Len

received from Carrier Transicold and

says – adding that the company is realising

the Carrier Vector HE19 fridge units

efficiency benefits by using longer single

fitted to its new trailers.

trailers rather than B-doubles in some of its operations.

“We’re finding in some applications where suitable it’s more efficient to send a full 28-pallet trailer rather than a three-quarters full B-double,” he confirms. “Not having to unhitch and then re-connect a B-double to unload saves the driver about 45 minutes.”

Len explains that the new trailers have

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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A dozen summers

Schmitz Cargobull Australia facility in Noble Park, Victoria.

FOR MORE THAN 12 YEARS, BUSSELTON FREIGHT SERVICES HAS RELIED ON FREEZER VANS MANUFACTURED BY SCHMITZ CARGOBULL AUSTRALIA. Western Australia-based transport company,

Advanced Driver Training (truck licence

nicely,” Denis says. “All drivers, whether

Busselton Freight Services (BFS), was

provider) plus retail entities including two

subscontractor or staff are refreshed

founded in 1983 as a sideline for the Price

hair salons, a beauty salon, an unattended

through the driver training modules every 12

family’s Busselton supermarket. The family-

fuel site, post office, newsagency and

months.”

owned enterprise has grown from a single

laundromat.

The BFS fleet currently comprises 40

truck to become one of the most successful

“The truck driver training business unit

prime movers, 20 rigids and a mix of 55

freight carriers in the state, servicing various

dovetails into our transport operation

semi-trailers. The majority of the freezer

major supermarket chains.

vans that the company has invested in

Brothers Denis and Allan Price have built

are manufactured by Schmitz Cargobull

what they proudly call a first-class business.

Australia.

BFS operates out of its company-owned

BFS specialises in the transportation of

depots in Busselton and Maddington as

Fast Fact

supermarket food, alcohol and fresh

well as shared facilities at Canningvale with

Busselton Freight Services has

produce. There is also one dedicated road

Metcash.

achieved its second re-entry audit to

train combination for carrying scrap metal.

The family company, according to Denis,

ISO Standards HACCAP, 4801, 9001,

The transport company travels along most of

is a diverse business unit comprising BFS,

14001 and 45001.

the western side of Western Australia, from

Ironman Haulage, BFS Logistics, Busselton

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Kalbarri on the north to Busselton in the

south, inland to Boddington and Northam,

efficiency are a world best.

York and Bindoon, servicing long-term

“We haven’t had a temperature failure

customers.

in one yet,” he says. “No sweating on a

BFS started investing in Schmitz Cargobull

humid day tells me that after many years

trailers in 2009 when it was on the lookout

of service there has been no water ingress

for a world leader in refrigerated trailer

to the insulation. New customers comment

technology.

that their ice cream is actually frozen when

“At the time, it was soon evident that

delivered.”

that trailer supplier would need to be a

To maintain an efficient and reliable service,

European brand, where 12 monthly testing

as a result of contract growth and managing

of the efficiency of a refrigerated trailer is

new customers, BFS has invested in new

mandatory,” Denis says.

Schmitz Cargobull reefers.

“Schmitz Cargobull was chosen as the

The aftersales support, Denis says, has

panel supplier and an order of 4 x 16-pallet

been excellent through Krueger Transport

tri-temp distribution trailers were ordered. A

Equipment. “The WA-based representative

Melbourne based company did the chassis

is very prudent in following up even the

and assembly.

smallest issue and resolving it – well done,

“I still remember at the 2010 Melbourne

Nigel Withnell.”

Truck show meeting the German Schmitz engineers for the first time. We discussed a road train option, and to my bemusement I had to show them a photo of what a road train was. The engineer was quick to

A robust and thermally efficient build.

point out ‘we can do that, our floors are

Fast Fact

the strongest in the world’ – subsequently,

On a personal level, the Price brothers,

a couple of 45’ road train trailers were

Allan and Denis, enjoy supporting

commissioned.”

not-for-profit entities like TransafeWA,

A testament to his long-term investment

iNSTRUCKTA!, BFS Rising Sports Star,

in Schmitz Cargobull’s refrigerated trailers,

parkrun and Busselton Runners Club.

Denis says their temperature control and

Contact Schmitz Cargobull Australia Unit 2/221 Browns Rd Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph: 03 8794 6600 Web: www.cargobull.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

A cool transition SCULLY RSV AND AUSTRALIAN TRAILER RENTALS MERGER BRINGS UNRIVALLED HIRE, SALES AND SERVICE OFFERING TO AUSTRALIA WIDE REFRIGERATED SUPPLY CHAINS. In May of 2021, Scully RSV Group merged

The acquisition brings together a significant

acquisition is poised to strengthen many

with Australian Trailer Rentals. The

current customer base of both food and

already long-standing relationships, in

acquisition sees two locally owned and

beverage operators and logistics suppliers

addition to developing new ones. Scully

operated businesses combine to deliver

and enables new customers access to a

RSV General Manager, Cameron Hogg

a large scale refrigerated fleet from vans

rapidly growing fleet of refrigerated vans

noted the importance of shared values

through to that will operate under the

through to B-double refrigerated trailers.

across the businesses: “I am encouraged by

Scully RSV brand. Founders Damien Scully

With servicing operations in each region

the shared values of the organisation and

of Scully RSV and Peter Dinicol of Australian

supporting hire and sales, Scully RSV is well

the quality

Trailer Rentals share over 50 years industry

positioned for its next phase of expansion.

of people now part of our family. As we

experience, elevating an offering built on

With the shared values of Quality -

continue to put the needs of the customer

quality, reliability, flexibility

Reliability - Flexibility - Service, the

at the forefront and build upon the exceptional teams behind both brands,

Cameron Hogg General Manager Scully RSV, Damien Scully and Peter Dinicol.

we position ourselves even stronger in delivering what we have always stood for in our values.”

Founded in 1993, Damien’s dream was to offer the best advice, service,

About Scully RSV Scully RSV is a full-service Manufacturer, Servicing, Sales and Hire organisation, specialising in refrigerated transport solutions.

Originating in Brisbane, Scully RSV provides services Australia wide through key locations in Brisbane, Sydney and now Melbourne, alongside expansion plans for additional sites to better service their growing customer base. The company offers frozen, chilled and ambient short and long term hire solutions, alongside new and used truck sales.

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Australian Trailer Rentals takes great pride in offering flexible rental trailer solutions alongside a comprehensive servicing program designed to protect our client goods, manufacturing and spare parts available in

solutions alongside a comprehensive

the industry.

servicing program designed to protect our

About Australian Trailer Rentals

“I am proud to build up on the work the

client goods,” says Peter Dinicol, CEO,

Australian Trailer Rentals specialise in

team and I have done over the last 30

Australian Trailer Rentals. “Joining Scully

refrigerated rental trailers.Founded

years in bringing Australian Trailer Rentals

RSV in offering this solution to market

by Peter Dinicol in 1998, Australian

into the Scully RSV Group, continuing our

whilst enabling our customers to access

Trailer Rentals has been delivering

focus on quality manufacturing and now

their full fleet range, brings the best of the

refrigerated rental trailers and

combined with an exceptional service and

supply chain offering through two great

offering a wide-ranging service and

fleet offering,” says Damien Scully, Board

maintenance program, ensuring a

Member, Scully RSV.

companies.”

Scully RSV and Australian Trailer Rentals

Founded in 1998, Peter proudly grew

deliver short- and long-term refrigerated

customers.

Australian Trailer Rentals to become one of

hire solutions to the refrigerated supply

Australia’s leading suppliers of refrigerated

chain sector. Scully RSV also offer new

trailer rentals, ranging from 14-pallet

and used truck sales available for 1-12

bogie-axle trailers to full 34-pallet B-double

tonne and up to 14-pallet capacity. Both

combinations.

companies have an extensive servicing

“Australian Trailer Rentals takes great

division, in addition to asset finance

pride in offering flexible rental trailer

options.

highly reliable and compliant fleet for

Contact Scully RSV 973 Beaudesert Rd Archerfield QLD 4108 Ph:1800 728 559 Web: www.scullyrsv.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

The illumination TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ROAD TRANSPORT MANUFACTURER AND REPAIRER, FIBREGLASS TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, ENHANCES ITS REFRIGERATED TRAILER BUILDS WITH WIRING HARNESSES AND SAFETY LIGHTING FROM LUCIDITY AUSTRALIA. Fibreglass Transport Equipment (FTE) has a

Reid, was on the lookout for a new wiring

as the simplicity of the connector,” he says.

strong relationship with Lucidity Australia

harness solution.

“We have worked closely with Lucidity’s

dating back to 2015 when the business,

“The Lucidity OMP wiring kit met all of our

research and development team to design

according to FTE General Manager, Marcus

requirements for ease of connection as well

and manufacture a FTE reflector that utilises a Lucidity surface mount lamp for fitment to our units. This year about half of 2021 trailer builds have had these lamps installed.”

Lucidity Australia supply all of FTE’s main harnesses for its lead and pan trailers. Marcus says FTE also worked with Lucidity to design and manufacture a rollback control switch and panels which have also been used on all FTE lead trailers since 2016.

In 2017, FTE utilised the Lucidity/Charge Plus Timer switch for interior lighting.

“These switches feature a low voltage detection system which prevents the battery

Stylish design.

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for our refrigeration plants going flat,”

Marcus says – adding that FTE was also the launch customer for the Visual Dock Assistant (VDA) system which debuted at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show. “FTE has also changed lead trailer charging systems to the Lucidity Battery Charger with in-built Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) on all lead trailers as of October 2020.”

Lucidity Australia has also worked with FTE to provide components and systems that complement FTE’s build styles.

“They are always willing to offer suggestions and work with our engineering and fitting teams to ensure the product is installed

Integrated Solutions.

correctly and efficiently, and remains serviceable for the life of the component,”

to our trailers,” he says. “Almost all of our

heavily geared on delivering. The successful

Marcus says. “This service is backed up with

components are now click and connect with

partnership between Lucidity Australia and

a quick and efficient warranty and repair

little to no splicing or cutting of cables.”

FTE offers solutions that make the best in the

process.”

With the intimate knowledge of the

business even better.

Ultimately, the most important features of

refrigerated transport industry, Lucidity

Lucidity Australia’s kits, according to Marcus,

Australia have offered products and services

is how easy they are to install, quick to fault

unmatched by the shelf-based commodity

find and diagnose issues.

competitors. Lucidity Australia is solutions-

“The use of the OMP system has decreased

based entity that considers the big picture

the installation time of electrical systems

when offering up a package to an industry so

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TRAILER BUILDER

High cubic PBS solution TRUCKING COMPANY, TONY INNAIMO TRANSPORT, HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS 42-PALLET SUPER COMBINATION FROM KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. ENGINEERED TO BE AN ASSET, THE HIGH CUBIC PRODUCTIVITY CURTAINSIDERS JOIN A BUSY FLEET. At the core of Tony Innaimo Transport

Both Brown & Hurley and Krueger are

located service centres makes for a strong

is a family-based culture that thrives

committed to their staff, providing

partnership for customers, something that

on innovation and providing positive

extensive training which is conducted

Tony Innaimo Transport’s founder, Tony

experiences for its general freight

across their operations. This expertise

Innaimo, values greatly.

customers. The trucking company’s values

cascades to their customers resulting

Just two decades ago, Tony’s business

align perfectly with the likes of truck

in the delivery of innovative solutions

commenced operations in Queanbeyan,

and trailer dealer, The Brown & Hurley

supported by exceptional service. Such

New South Wales, with a single truck,

Group, and trailer manufacturer, Krueger

a massive commitment combined with

supporting local industry. Fast-forward

Transport Equipment.

both companies and their strategically

to today and the fleet has grown considerably, taking on interstate work as well as offering warehousing and distribution services in Melbourne,

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Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Wagga and

Standards (PBS) approved 42-pallet

with access to a vast selection of truck

Yass.

Krueger Kurtainer Super Combination

and trailer components backed by a

Tony runs his outfit with more than 40

complete with load restraint curtains

solid aftermarket and aftersales support

commercial vehicles, predominantly

and sliding gates. It is expected to travel

network. The trailer builder also provides

Kenworth prime movers, and various sets

between the Altona depot in Melbourne,

onsite and emergency vehicle support

of semi-trailers.

Arndell Park and Newcastle.

where required.

Following an expansion in Altona and

“The team at Krueger are unbelievable to

“Our depot in Melbourne is about

Arndell Park, Tony says his enterprise

work with and have gone out of their way

seven kilometres away from Krueger’s

has gained momentum and business

to make everything happen,” Tony says.

workshops, while the Sydney site is only

opportunities continue to flourish. Such

“As for Brown & Hurley, you couldn’t ask

about 10 kilometres away,” Tony says.

demand for his services has led to more

for nicer people – they’re always at the

“Access to Krueger’s support network

ambitious, productive trailing equipment

is convenient and with their team

investments.

ready to assist.”

Krueger Transport Equipment helps

The latest high productivity vehicle to

freight carriers like Tony Innaimo Transport

maintenance a lot easier and gives us

join Tony’s fleet is a Performance-Based

remain competitive and on the move

peace of mind.”

just around the corner makes regular

Fast Fact As a family-owned and operated business for more than 40 years, Krueger’s expertise in technical development and manufacturing has resulted in the production of remarkably versatile trailers that deliver peak operational performance. Krueger also works closely with the client to understand their needs and navigate a seamless process through the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) process.

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road, Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 8331 6100 Web: www.krueger.com.au

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Great service matters A SPECIALIST IN WHARF RELATED ACTIVITIES, ARROW TRANSPORT HAS BOLSTERED ITS FLEET WITH VERSATILE 32M A-DOUBLE SKELETAL TRAILERS FROM CIMC VEHICLE AUSTRALIA. Based in all three major Australian ports – Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland – Arrow Transport moves containers to and

Fast Fact

from terminals, delivers direct to customers,

A testament to the quality of CIMC

unpacks and stores on behalf of its customers

Vehicle Australia’s skeletal trailer

and provides Australian quarantine and

builds, Arrow Transport has some

customs services in all states.

original purchases from more than 15

On the back of its port logistics business,

years ago still in operation around the

Arrow Transport Managing Director, Craig

port today.

Webster, says the business has branched out into specialised warehousing and opened a

move is varied from steel through to milk

32,000-square-metre warehouse in Altona,

powder and baby formula.”

Victoria, which services some of Australia’s

Each of the three state-based fleets,

most prominent food and grocery suppliers.

according to Craig, spend 90 per cent of

“As Managing Director, my role primarily is

their time moving in and around the metro

to ensure that we continue to attract and

areas of the port. Arrow Transport also has a

employ good people, remain financially

small number of trucks that run between the

strong to invest in our equipment, facilities

states and intrastate.

and people while retaining and growing

Craig first purchased CIMC trailing

with our existing customer base,” Craig

equipment almost 20 years ago. The

says. “Our predominate freight is shipping

purchase was an import of the first ever

containers. Once unpacked, the product we

retractable CIMC trailer into Australia.

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“With these new trailers we can cart

will keep our trailers rust free over their entire

85.5-tonne gross weight to the wharf as well as coordinate loading dock deliveries around

service life.”

In terms of aftersales and ongoing support,

Melbourne,” he says. “The CIMC 32m

Craig says the CIMC team have been great to

A-double combination is the perfect trailer

work with from the planning stages, all the way

to overcome the challenges surrounding

through to booking the first service.

weights in Victoria.”

“The overall paint finish on the trailers was A1,”

These trailers from CIMC also feature

he says. “Arrow’s orange really made them

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved

stand out. With the next order of five 30m

tyres, Dangerous Goods wiring loom, road

A-double sets, bound for Sydney, I hope they

train ready cross members, standard side

have the same impact on our business as the

loader pads and dual position kingpins.

32m combinations did in Melbourne.”

“Once again it is all about versatility, having dual position kingpins lets us run the trailers as a 32-metre combination in Victoria

Global Operation, Local Know-how

and then swap the pin position and dolly

In its ongoing commitment to local

over, so they are set to go for a 30-metre

engineering, service and support, CIMC

combination, which we run in New South

Vehicle Australia shares a state-of-the-

Wales.”

art 51,000-square-metre facility with

Craig is also satisfied with the productivity

Marshall Lethlean which incorporates

and safety gains of these new A-doubles,

a 13,000-square-metre undercover

citing easy access the drivers have to the

factory and a 600-square-metre service

Ringfeder, hoses and leads as a positive along

and repair centre followed by sales and

with the adjustable landing leg for the dolly.

operations office and many semi-trailer

“As Arrow, we recommenced our

“Dropping in and out from your A trailer is

parking bays.

relationship with CIMC four years ago and

considerably quicker and safer than other

have been investing heavily with Sven and his

designs we have in the fleet,” he says –

team ever since.”

adding the trailers have also been treated

The latest CIMC trailer delivery includes five

with CIMC’s KTL rust prevention system.

32m A-double skels with bogie dollies. The

“With the trailers constantly being used to

most important feature of these trailers for

pick up containers from the wharf, the salt

Craig is their versatility.

air can take its toll. The KTL rust prevention

Contact CIMC Vehicle Australia 20 Whitfield Blvd Cranbourne West VIC 3977 Ph: 03 9797 2100 Web: www.cimc.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Swingwide, sweet chariot MEETING THE DEMAND FOR MOVING THE WIDELY VARIED SIZES AND STYLES OF CRANES IN ITS FLEET, MELBOURNE BASED JOHNSON AND YOUNG CRANES HAS RECENTLY BOUGHT A NUMBER OF TRAILERS FROM THE DRAKE GROUP INCLUDING A TOP-OF-THE-LINE 5X8 SWINGWIDE EXTENDABLE LOW LOADER WITH TWO ROWS OF STEERING AXLES AT THE REAR. With the need for a hefty low loader

powerpack, release the locking pins and

According to Drake Trailers Salesman,

to transport the car body (crane cab)

widen the trailer in addition to steering the

Byron Foss, the Swingwide is also a great

and boom sections of its biggest crane,

unit in reverse and raising or lowering the

unit for hauling agricultural equipment like

a mighty 800-tonne capacity Liebherr

hydraulic gooseneck and suspension.

tractor and laser buckets.

LTM1750, Johnson and Young Cranes

Brent adds that while the company mostly

“Due to it being extendable, you can open

(JYC) has called upon the heavy haulage

uses its trailers – of which it has 35 – to

it right up and put some really unique

trailer building expertise of The Drake

carry its own cranes and equipment, it also

loads on it,” Byron says.

Group to supply a 5x8 Swingwide

hires its equipment to other heavy haulage

The JYC Swingwide has a sliding turntable

featuring both self-tracking and remote-

operators in Melbourne where possible.

to enable optimum weight distribution

controlled steering of the rear two rows.

Since we took delivery of our new

between the prime mover and dolly and

“The rear steering axles are a real handy

Swingwide, we have found it extremely

a Yanmar power pack, including hydraulic

bit of kit, being self-tracking going

useful for delivering equipment around

oil and fuel tanks, along with an auto

forwards and remote-controlled steerable

metropolitan Melbourne,” he says. “It

greasing system, mounted on top of the

when reversing,” says Brent Young, JYC

certainly helps when you have a trailer that

gooseneck.

Director.

is so easy to back into confined spaces.”

It has a height adjustable gooseneck

“We need to get into a lot of tight access

The Drake 5x8 Swingwide differs from

which, according to Byron, is very handy

areas around Melbourne worksites and

the Swingwing in a number of ways, not

on extendable low loaders.

the steerable axles simply makes the job of

least being the ‘perimeter style’ gooseneck

“The longer they are the more chance

unloading cranes and car bodies so much

which opens up like a jack-knife in a wide

there is of getting hung-up in the middle

easier.”

V shape to accommodate equipment such

over uneven ground,” he says. “With

The remote-control unit is used to start the

as all-terrain cranes owned by JYC.

the hydraulic gooseneck and hydraulic

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suspension you can lift the whole trailer up to get yourself out of trouble.”

Byron explains that another advantage of the parameter style gooseneck is that it enables extra wide pontoons due to the fact that there is no spine and the pontoons actually come together when the unit is fully closed at 2.5m overall width.

“When you come right forward with a machine there’s plenty of room for wheels or tracks right up into the gooseneck,” he says – adding that each of the many well positioned chain-down points are 9.0t rated.

There is also an abundance of toolboxes and dunnage trays that are easily accessed from the inner sides of the pontoons when the unit is widened out. Interestingly, the 2x8 dolly can also be widened to the same extent of 4.27m as the trailer thanks to the powerpack mounted on the trailer gooseneck.

The parameter gooseneck can be widened in seven increments from the fully closed

the unit to close up to 2.5m. The same

Swingwide has everything that is needed

2.5m through 2.61, 2.9, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,

trailer fitted with York or BPW axles has

and then some.

4.05 and 4.27m.

a closed width of 2.7m and fully opened

“It has full remote control, auto greasing,

The extension locks are air operated

width of 4.6m.

extra lashing points along with wide and

on both sides simultaneously, with lock

Last but not least, the heavy-duty one-

flat decks that suit our crawler cranes

increments every 500mm, meaning the

piece ramps have a prop provision which

and all-terrains,” he says. “Plus the

trailer can be extended to precisely the

enables them to be secured in horizontal

hydraulic gooseneck and suspension allow

right length for the load. Deck lengths

or 45-degree positions to suit longer loads.

us to raise the ground clearance when

fully retracted and fully extended are

Drake’s Swingwide is available in 3x8, 4x8

necessary.

13.5m and 18m respectively

and 5x8 configurations, either extendable

“All up, it’s the ideal unit for moving all of

JYC’s Swingwide was specified with TMC

or fixed length, with a plethora of options.

our equipment and we have had no issues

axles with unitised bearings which enables

According to Brent Young, the new

with it whatsoever.”

Fast Fact The Drake Group has built a cuttingedge Swingwide 5x8 extendable for JYC. With steerable axles on the two rear rows and hydraulic suspension and gooseneck, the unit is ideal for shifting JYC’s heavy cranes and equipment.

Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Online training made easy BPW TRANSPEC IS COMPILING A SERIES OF INFORMATIVE AND COMPELLING ONLINE PRODUCT TRAINING VIDEOS TO ASSIST WORKSHOP STAFF IN UNDERSTANDING THE CORRECT PROCEDURES INVOLVED WITH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF BPW COMPONENTS. THE VIDEOS ARE A CREATION OF STEPHEN DU TOIT, BPW TRANSPEC’S NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TRAINING MANAGER. BPW Transpec’s Australian Online Product

conduct training sessions as per usual.

from the braking system components.

Training videos are modelled on a similar

Stephen describes these videos as a great

“It’s important to understand that

series called Trailer Buddies produced by

tool for workshops and repairers to offer

automatic slack adjusters do not

the BPW Transpec Group in Germany.

training to their staff as they provide

automatically set themselves,” Stephen

Trailer Buddies is a special YouTube

greater flexibility on when training can

says. “Rather, they automatically maintain

format video produced by BPW with

be conducted as the videos are easily

the initial setting done by the mechanic.”

the intent of reaching professionals in

accessed online.

According to Andrew Moutsios, National

workshops via the social media channels.

Some of the topics that will be covered

Parts and Victorian Original Equipment

Topics such as the ECO hub principle

include Automatic Slack Adjusters;

Sales and Operations Manager for BPW

including disassembly and assembly

Steer Axles; Eco Plus/ Eco Plus 3 Bearing

Transpec, the COVID shutdown was

procedures, AirSave tyre pressure

Adjustment; TSB/ TS2 Callipers; Set Air

the catalyst for Stephen Du Toit to start

maintenance system servicing and special

Suspension Ride Height and Measure

creating the Online Product Training

tools used to service TS2 disc brake

Axle Journals.

Videos.

callipers are among the Trailer Buddies

The first video detailing the Setting and

“Predominantly, Stephen’s role is to travel

training videos.

Testing of Automatic Slack Adjusters on

the country and hold training sessions on

Stephen Du Toit came up with the idea of

BPW Drum Braked Axles has already been

our varied range of BPW products with

creating Online Product Training Videos

uploaded to the BPW Transpec website.

workshops and some of the reselling

for the Australian market. The idea for

In the video, Stephen emphasises that the

stores,” Andrew says.

these videos came about during the

correct initial setup of the automatic slack

“This is so people become familiar with

COVID shutdown period when Stephen

adjuster is critical to gaining maximum

and know what they’re selling, and

could not travel and therefore couldn’t

performance, reliability and longevity

also so they can be familiarised with

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how to service and repair our products

might be necessary for some time to

in accordance with the guidelines and

come, given the unpredictable nature

Fast Fact

service manuals.”

of the pandemic and its resurgence in

BPW Transpec is developing a series of

Andrew explains that the short videos

recent times.

Online Product Training Videos with the

replicate in an online format what

“Stephen had a series of training sessions

intention of enabling workshop staff

Stephen teaches in ‘real world’ conditions

organised but unfortunately they had

to be educated and informed about

in his travels around the country – when

to be cancelled because of the latest

best practice maintenance and repair

not restricted by COVID shutdowns.

outbreak in Melbourne,” Andrew says.

procedures relating to BPW components.

He agrees that in these unprecedented

“So he’s now working on a number of

times there was a need to find a new

new training videos.”

Contact

way of providing the training, particularly

The link to the videos can be found on

given the tech-savvy of the younger

the BPW Transpec website under the

generation of tradespeople.

“Service & Training” tab at

He also acknowledges that this method

www.bpwtranspec.com.au.

BPW Transpec Pty Ltd 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North Vic. 3026 Ph:(03)9267 2434 Web:www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

One million reasons to smile SINCE 2004 KALGOORLIE BASED MINE HAULAGE SPECIALIST, MLG OZ, HAS BEEN USING FUWA K-HITCH UNITISED HUB DISC BRAKE AXLES ON ITS TRAILERS. WITHOUT FAIL THE UNITS HAVE BEEN EXCEEDING A ONEMILLION KILOMETRE LIFESPAN IN SPITE OF THE TRYING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY ARE OPERATING. MLG Oz provides an integrated platform of

provide a huge improvement in braking

“A full bearing repack on a quad roadtrain

mine site support services comprising the

performance, but reliability and uptime

is a several-day job and finding quality

supply of construction materials, crushing

were also maintained at a high level, with

tradespeople to do this work is getting

and screening services, bulk haulage – both

a corresponding dramatic reduction in

harder these days,” he says. “When you

on and off-road – and export logistics.

maintenance.

extrapolate that out across the whole fleet it

The company currently operates at 29

Murray explains that MLG Oz uses two

amounts to a huge saving in labour costs.”

sites across regional Western Australia and

FUWA K-Hitch products on its trailers – the

Murray stresses that from the time the

the Northern Territory, servicing a diverse

K-Hitch unitised disc axles for on-road

company started using the unitised hub

range of domestic and international mining

applications and the 17-tonne drum brake

axles there was an immediate increase in

companies.

traditional application axle on the off-road

operational time due to the corresponding

According to Murray Leahy, Managing

trailers.

drop in trailing equipment maintenance.

Director of MLG Oz, since switching to

“Our haulage fleet is roughly 50-50 on-road

He adds that there was a need to train

FUWA K-Hitch unitised hub axles the

and off-road and the on-road fleet spends

workshop staff in new preventative

company has seen a dramatic reduction in

about 35 per cent of the time on sealed

maintenance procedures necessary to ensure

axle-related maintenance on its trailers.

roads and 65 per cent on unsealed but well-

longevity of the disc brakes in the dusty

“We’ve used FUWA K-Hitch unitised hub

maintained haul roads,” Murray says.

environments in which the trailers operate.

disc brake axles exclusively across our

“Both the unitised disc and traditional

“Regular rim tap-outs to remove the

entire on-road fleet of between 350 and

17-tonne drum axles have been consistently

accumulated layers of dust at regular

400 trailers and 200 dollies for the best

reliable and given us good service across the

intervals is imperative,” Murray explains.

part of 17 years,” Murray says. “Prior to

fleet.”

“and if a brake starts chattering or

this we were using drum brake axles and

Murray elaborates that the company works

shuddering then it’s necessary to check the

we have found the K-Hitch disc brake axle

in fairly arduous conditions and that the

calliper slides for issues such as inadequate

with WABCO PAN 19-1 callipers to be far

unitised hub has eliminated the need to do

lubrication.

superior.”

regular bearing repacks that were necessary

“Once you have your workshop staff

Murray says not only did the disc brake axles

with the earlier axles.

understanding these principles its really easy

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MLG Oz has reported a dramatic reduction in axlerelated maintenance on its trailers since it switched to FUWA K-Hitch unitised hub axles.

to keep everything operating smoothly, and

unitised axles did 1.3 million kilometres

heavily loaded to around 16.5 tonnes per

the regular maintenance is simple too,”

without having the bearings touched,” he

axle in harsh off-road conditions. But, again,

Murray says – adding that the K-Hitch

says. “These days we change the bearings

it’s simple and parts availability is spot on –

products are very straightforward in design

at one-million kilometres and we know

the product is well supported and fits our

and operation, which is a great advantage.

they’ll be good for another million. We have

operating model very well.

“They are not hard processes to understand

complete confidence in the product because

“FUWA K-Hitch has been very thorough in

and learn, so once you lock them in it’s

we know it can do the distance – we can’t

ensuring the utmost in quality control in

basically set and forget,” he says.

fault it.”

the manufacturing of the axles and this has

Murray expounds on the K-Hitch one-million

Similarly, with the 17-tonne drum brake

given us supreme confidence in the products

kilometre warranty, saying that when the

FUWA axles, Murray says while the

for our applications,” Murray says.

company first offered it there was scepticism

maintenance is a little higher compared with

“All up, they are great products that are well

in the industry about the products being able

the unitised axles, the product is very robust

priced, with back up and support from the

to last that long. However, he says they have

and reliable under the harsh operating

team at FUWA K-Hitch in Perth that’s second

delivered on their promise.

conditions.

to none.

“The first sets of trailers we had with the

“We’re running them hard – consistently

“We couldn’t ask for more.”

Fast Fact MLG Oz runs a large fleet of on- and offroad quad roadtrain tipper combinations fitted with FUWA K-Hitch axles. Since transitioning to K-Hitch unitised hub disc brake axles with a one-million kilometre lifespan, the company has realised a dramatic drop in trailer maintenance requirements.

Contact FUWA K-Hitch 5 Freight Road Kenwick WA 6107 Ph: (08) 9350 6470 Web: www.khitch.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Service par excellence LEADING COMPONENT MANUFACTURER JOST AUSTRALIA RECENTLY COMPLETED A LARGE ORDER, SUPPLYING JSK37C FIFTH WHEELS WITH SENSOR COUPLING TECHNOLOGY FOR A FLEET OF 50 NEW MERCEDESBENZ PRIME MOVERS FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FIRM GOLDSTAR TRANSPORT. As the component connecting the prime mover and trailer, the fifth wheel plays a pivotal role in the success of all companies using semi-trailers or multi-combinations.

Furthermore, correct coupling and uncoupling procedures and technology that warns drivers if there is a problem with said procedures are paramount to the safe and efficient operation of every articulated fleet.

For Goldstar, all boxes are ticked in these respects by the JOST products installed on its latest acquisition – 50 Mercedes-Benz 2646 prime movers used for supermarket distribution work in greater Perth.

“The service JOST provides is a key reason why we chose the company to supply all the fifth wheels for our new prime movers,” says Sean Carren, Managing Director at Goldstar Transport.

He describes the level of service provided by Nathan Dack, JOST Australia Area Manager, along with the rest of the JOST team in Perth, as second to none.

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“They provided outstanding service to

The Sensor Coupling system uses three

“Our existing fleet has greased turntables.

Daimler Trucks Perth who handled the fitup

sensors fitted to the turntable: On the plate

I like the greaseless idea but with the

and they continue to give us top notch service

surface to detect whether or not the skid

complexity of what we do, we have decided

within our existing fleet as well as with the

plate on the trailer is in contact with the

to stay with the greaseable plate version”

new additions we’ve recently received,” Sean

fifth wheel plate surface; in the centre to

says Sean.

says.

detect the king pin and ensure the lock jaws

Repeating his assertion from the beginning

He proceeds to describe JOST’s fifth wheel

are secured around it; and on the handle to

of the conversation, Sean says JOST is a great

Sensor Coupling system, which warns the

ensure it is in the fully locked position.

product, well supported by the people who

driver of an incorrect coupling, as a key

If any or all of these sensors detect an

work for the company.

component in the company’s quest for

irregularity, the system will alert the driver

“Like I said, they’re good people to deal

ultimate safety for its staff and the general

that something is wrong and that the

with; they came and saw us, put the effort

public.

“JOST was willing to provide training for our

coupling process needs to be revisited.

in and really backed it up which is something

JOST stresses that the system is designed

we really value,” he says.

drivers on how to use the new fifth wheels

to be a guide, and that drivers must still

“We wanted a short lead time and for every

correctly, including follow up to ensure they

undertake a visual check of the lock jaws to

turntable to be the same with the locking

understood how to use the Sensor Coupling

ensure they are closed correctly.

sensor fitted. We also appreciate the driver

setup to maximum effect,” Sean says.

Reiterating that the people at JOST and

training and the onboarding – they provided

According to JOST Australia, the Sensor

Daimler Trucks in WA were great to deal

all this with the backup we needed to make

Coupling system gives the driver both visual

with, Sean says all 50 of the new prime

it work.”

and audible warnings in the event of an

movers were delivered within a very short

issue with the hook-up. Initially, this involved

timeframe.

having a stand-alone display screen mounted

He mentions that the training from JOST

Fast Fact

on the dash with wiring running directly to it

for the drivers has been comprehensive and

JOST Western Australia has fulfilled a

from the turntable.

bodes well for getting the best results from

big order of 50 JSK37C fifth wheels

More recently, JOST has been working with

fitted to Mercedes-Benz 2646 prime

a number of European truck manufacturers,

the new trucks.

Goldstar has chosen the greased version of

including Mercedes-Benz, to integrate the

JOST’s sensor fifth wheel, to fit in with their

Coupling Sensor wiring into the vehicle

fleet. There is also a low maintenance version

manufacturers’ existing wiring, thus enabling

that uses low-friction wear pads and an

the information to be viewed via the driver information display. This is the format that is

automatic greasing system for the lock jaw.

Whilst some fleets are happy to operate a

used on Goldstar’s new fleet of 50 Mercedes-

mix of greaseable and low maintenance fifth

Benz prime movers.

wheels, Sean prefers sticking to a single type:

movers for Goldstar Transport.

Contact JOST Australia 501 Mt Derrimut Road, Derrimut, Victoria 3026 Ph: 03 8368 8222 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

Goldstar Transport has fitted 50 Mercedes-Benz 2646 prime movers with JOST JSK37C fifth wheels.

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Feel the pulse PROFESSIONAL UPTIME MANAGEMENT, REAL-TIME VISIBILITY AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORT PLANNING IS JUST SCRATCHING THE SURFACE OF WHAT ZF WABCO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS’ TRAILER TELEMATICS SOLUTIONS CAN DO FOR TRUCKING BUSINESSES ACROSS THE NATION.

Australian road transport operations

road safety and running an efficient

Directly connected to the trailer’s EBS,

are often impacted by supply chain

road transport fleet with the support

TX-TRAILERPULSE captures the data

inefficiencies that range from poor

of TX-TRAILERPULSE – a robust trailer

and forwards this information to TX-

transport planning to non-optimised loads

telematics solution that supplies real-

TRAILERFIT which further processes and

to unplanned downtime.

time location and rich Electronic Braking

visualises it. This information can be

The national freight task is projected to

System (EBS) data to a software platform,

used to assess the technical health of

increase exponentially with the volume of

TX-TRAILERFIT, which can be accessed in

the trailer and can provide, for example,

heavy vehicles hitting the road expected

an office.

root cause indication and repair hints.

to double in the next nine years and triple

Built on data collected from Trailer

Additionally, users can monitor the EBS’

by 2050.

Electronic Braking System (T-EBS), the

use over a trailer’s lifetime and check

Now is the time to be proactive about

web-based TX-TRAILERFIT portal provides

critical EBS events. Health and diagnostics

insights into the technical performance

insights can be shared easily and securely

and health state of a fleet’s trailer park.

with workshops and service partners

Fast Fact

TX-TRAILERPULSE is designed to capture

building a digitally connected repair and

A small robust telematics device,

data on trailers and combines real-

maintenance chain, creating a direct

TX-TRAILERPULSE is easy to install on

time track and trace functionality with

positive impact on the total uptime of

most trailers equipped with WABCO

additional remote trailer health and

fleet vehicles.

TEBS. It is used to connect trailer

diagnostic information. It is also the first

In general, ZF WABCO telematics

information with the back office

of its kind, combining both trailer tracking

solutions provide transporters with

and is an excellent way to optimise

and advanced remote diagnostic in one

trailer information on one back office

maintenance and repair scheduling

solution at a price level which allows

platform and is designed to optimise

through remote diagnostics.

fleet-wide deployment across all trailer

logistical processes thanks to its track

types.

and trace capabilities, remote diagnostics

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which allow fleets to provide immediate

status to workshop staff, flag technical

moving and not powered up, either by

support to drivers on the road and

problems as soon as possible and enable

email direct to you or via an alarm on

reduce downtime by allowing them to

a fleet to quickly react and take data-

a webpage,” he says. “If an EBS fitted

schedule preventive maintenance and

informed decisions in case of technical

trailer isn’t powered up then you don’t

allows vehicle data can be visible to the

incident.

have the protection of RSS to prevent a

dispatcher in the fleet’s existing Enterprise

Many fleets own trailers and contract a

trailer rollover.”

Resource Planning (ERP) system or Fleet

third party company to move the trailer

Management System (FMS).

however, Blair Rundle, ZF Group TR-AM

TX-TRAILERPULSE can be used to

Product Support Manager, asks what

remotely monitor the technical status

systems are in place to check that the

of trailers and can provide systems to

asset is safe when it hits the road?

support preventative maintenance. These

“Trailer EBS and TX-TRAILERPULSE have

systems can communicate trailer health

the ability to advise when a trailer is

Contact ZF Group Commercial Vehicle Control Systems WABCO Australia Unit 3, 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave VIC 3170 Ph: 03 8541 7000 Web: www.wabco-auto.com

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Steering towards SAF THE QUEST FOR A MORE RELIABLE SELF-STEERING AXLE ON ITS BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING-BUILT ULTRA-QUAD ROAD TRAIN COMBINATIONS SAW WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BASED DAVID CAMPBELL TRANSPORT TURN TO SAF-HOLLAND FOR A SOLUTION. When it comes to harsh operating

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) feature a tri-

steering axle include less tyre wear, lower

environments, they don’t come much

axle group on the lead trailer and quad axles

fuel consumption, a high level of driving

tougher than the Pilbara region in northern

including a rear self-steering SAF Intra axle

comfort, optimal manoeuvrability due to

Western Australia.

on the subsequent three trailers to ensure an

precise tracking and a higher resale value of

Here the iron ore is extracted from the

acceptable swept path on turns.

the trailer.

ground at an astonishing rate, with the raw

David says safety is a high priority in the

material transported in quad road trains to

DCT operation, which is why disc brakes are

The unit also features a stabilisation damper

Port Hedland where it’s loaded onto ships

featured on around 90 per cent of the trailer

providing weight optimised steering

bound for export markets across the globe.

fleet and on 100 per cent of new trailers

stabilisation to improve handling on both

Everything about the rugged side-tippers

purchased over the last four years.

straight and winding roads.

used to transport the ore must be ultra

“Safety is so important when you have

The stabilisation damper is suspended

heavy-duty to ensure outstanding durability

combinations with a gross combination

on the axle body on one side and on the

over long distances in harsh conditions, and

mass (GCM) of 210 tonnes and a payload

steering tie rod on the other. It is either

the axles are certainly no exception.

capacity of 150 tonnes, as is the case with

pressed (shortened) or pulled (lengthened)

When David Campbell Transport (DCT)

the Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

depending on the direction of the steering

started having ongoing issues with another

Ultra-Quads we run,” David says.

knuckles’ movement. The unique design of

brand of self-tracking axle it was using, SAF-

“When you have disc brakes you know they

this SAF stabilisation damper means that its

Holland was quick to step into the breach

are always going to work effectively – if

internal spiral spring is always compressed

and offer an alternative that, provided

they are set up properly there’s no way they

during both movements.

it proves successful in trials, will see the

can wind themselves out of adjustment like

As the side force decreases, the spring force

company rolling out the solution across its

drums.”

proportionally increases, forcing the steering

entire super-quad side-tipper fleet.

David says there is also a marginal tare

knuckles back into the straight-ahead

“We’ve had a lot of issues with disc calliper

weight advantage with discs over drums

position. The spiral spring, supported by the

and bearing failures over the last four years

but he reiterates that by far the biggest

damper properties, is also the reason for a

with another brand of axle we’ve been

consideration in running disc brakes is safety.

using so we’ve decided to trial SAF self-

The SAF Intra self-steering axle has a weight

sturdy and flutter-free straight drive.

To make reversing possible with a self-

steering axles to see how they stand up in

capacity of nine tonnes and an additional

steering axle, it has to be set rigid. With

our application,” says David Campbell, CEO

weight of 136kg in comparison with the

SAF self-steering axles this is achieved

of DCT.

corresponding fixed axle.

with an electro-pneumatic locking

The Ultra-Quad combinations produced by

According to SAF, advantages of the

mechanism that can be easily controlled

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Fast Fact This is the first time that SAF self-steer axles have been used in combination with YORK mechanical suspension.

According to SAF-Holland Australia Product Manager, Nemanja Miletic, the two brands blend seamlessly.

“The engineering team of SAFHolland Australia made quite a few modifications in order to make the combination feasible,” says Nemanja.

“This is another great example of an Australian transport industry necessity by the trailer EBS unit.

“With our high mileages we generally see

leading to a new invention – history in

Depending on the track, spring centres and

problems before others,” he says – adding

the making.”

type of wheels installed, SAF self-steering

that he has high hopes for a long and

axles can achieve a steering angle of up

trouble-free run from the SAF Intradisc self-

to 20 degrees. The units installed in David

steer axles on the trailers.

multi-combinations,” says David.

Campbell’s fleet have 14 degrees of steering

“We’re intrigued to see how they perform

“The way our Ultra-Quad combinations

angle.

in this application and if they excel we’ll

handle is incredible.”

All SAF axles feature long-term corrosion

be specifying SAF axles on all of our new

Playing an important role in this are the

protection by way of a cathodic dip coating

trailers,” David says.

SAF Intradisc rear steer axles which enable

process on particularly exposed parts such as

With over 500 trailers and 90 prime movers,

the quad-axle trailers in the Ultra-Quad

axles, hubs, hub caps, wheel studs and nuts.

the business operates from various depots

combinations to track exceptionally well

David Campbell’s trucks are on the road

across WA in applications as diverse as

both on the straight highway stretches and

night and day, covering around 700km in

mining, heavy haulage, grain, refrigerated,

around corners.

each 12-hour shift, which adds up to around

livestock carrying and compost.

400,000km annually.

Speaking about PBS, David says he is very

This sort of high utilisation, according to

happy with how the system operates and

David, shows up issues in equipment that

the advantages it provides.

other lower kilometre operators may not

“In my opinion, for us PBS actually does

experience.

deliver a better performance standard for

Contact SAF-Holland 115 High Street Melton VIC 3337 Ph: 03 9971 7900 Customer support: 1300 131 613 Web: www.safholland.com.au

Super-quad side-tipper fitted with SAF-Holland gear.

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Serious charge REDARC ENCOURAGES THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY TO CHARGE AUXILIARY BATTERIES WITH ITS BCDC IN-VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGER RANGE. REDARC BCDC In-Vehicle Battery Charger.

charger or choose the wrong charge profile for the battery application? At best it will drastically reduce the batteries health and life and at worst can result in premature battery failure.

When it comes to choosing the right charger for any 12/24V application REDARC has a suite of chargers to suit.

The premium REDARC dual battery solution is their battery management system, the Manager30.

Alternatively, their In-vehicle DC-DC chargers are also a perfect option as they are suitable for 12V and 24V applications (BCDC1225D, BCDC1240D and BCDC1250D) and the BCDC2420 and LFP (24V, 20A) range for 24V applications. These DC chargers feature an MPPT Solar Regulator, which means solar panels can be used to charge your auxiliary batteries.

A new trailer battery charger that is always charged and ready for work

There are some crucial points that require

not exceed the manufacturers specifications

REDARCs BCDC In-Vehicle Battery Charger

closer attention when setting up the ideal

and must meet these requirements to ensure

range serves the trucking industry as the

dual battery system according to REDARC.

the battery is charged and maintained to

ultimate solution for charging auxiliary

The battery can be looked at as the heart of

100 per cent state of charge (SOC). The

batteries. This family of products continues

a dual battery system, it stores and provides

charge profile must suit a charge voltage of

to grow to meet the demands of a wider

the essential power to operate all the

14.6V and not exceed 50A charge current,

range of battery charging applications.

auxiliary powered devices.

for batteries that list a nominal charge

Introducing the new BCDC1212T is

The battery specifications are the first thing

current specification, not exceeding this will

REDARC’s Light Duty DC battery charger. It

many people overlook. These specifications

ensure optimum battery life.

is ideal for trailers – such as dump trailers,

define many things when choosing the

boat trailers, car trailers, liftgate trucks and The importance of matching charge profiles

camper vans – with electrical equipment and

This refers to a battery’s charging

winches and fridges), where solar charging is

The list below shows the most relevant

requirements. Each battery chemistry

not required.

specifications when selecting a dual battery

reacts differently when being charged and

This 12V, 12A input-limited charger works

charger for a specific battery.

• Battery type for example: AGM, Lead-Acid,

generally are required to be charged in a

in 12- and 24-volt vehicles. The BCDC1212T

specific way. The charge profile consists of

charges standard lead acid, calcium content,

a maximum charge voltage and will provide

Gel, AGM and LiFePO4 batteries.

correct product to charge and maintain your auxiliary battery.

Lithium (LiFeP04) etc.

• Maximum Charge Voltage.

the battery current in the correct way to

• Maximum Charge Current.

ensure the battery recharges a full state of charge (SOC). Charging the battery in

For example, say you have a 100Ah Lithium

these ideal conditions will not only maintain

battery with a maximum charge voltage of

the battery but extend the life cycle of the

14.6V and a maximum charge current of

battery.

50A. This means the charger of choice must

So, what will happen if I pick the wrong

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accessories (for example, hydraulic pumps,

Contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road (North) Lonsdale SA 5160 Ph: 08 8322 4848 Web: www.redarc.com.au

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

On top of the world THE CRAWLER CRANE AND FOUNDATION DIVISION OF LIEBHERRAUSTRALIA TURNS TO THE WDS GROUP FOR ITS COMPLETE RANGE OF FASTENERS, ABRASIVES AND CONSUMABLES AS WELL AS ITS GREAT SERVICE AND RAPID RESPONSE. Crane and heavy machinery manufacturer, Liebherr-Australia, was first incorporated as a company in 1981 and shortly after this time a new head office complex was established in Adelaide, South Australia. Since then, the company has expanded across the country.

Today, Liebherr-Australia sells and supports a range of Liebherr products in Australia and New Zealand including mobile and crawler cranes, offshore cranes, tower cranes, deep foundation machines, earthmoving and mining equipment. The busines also has a distributor that sells and supports refrigeration and freezing appliances.

In addition to the sales and services offered, the Adelaide, Perth, Mackay and Mt Thorley sites are home to bucket manufacturing and bucket repair facilities. The company also operates a national distribution centre and a remanufacturing centre. Both are established to provide industry best practise standards of remanufactured components and parts for

HS8100 maintenance, respray and export preparation.

its customers’ fleets. Recently, the company added concrete pumps to its product portfolio

100-tonne to 300-tonne, deep foundation

conjunction with our sales department which

which are used with foundation equipment.

equipment, concrete technology and duty

sells new machines in Australia and New

Head of Customer Service for Liebherr-

cycle cranes. He is also in charge of parts

Zealand,” he says. “Our main services include

Australia’s Crawler Crane and Foundation

and customer service teams responsible for

sales, spare parts, customer service carry out,

Division, Dino Mosca, is responsible for

Australia and New Zealand.

maintenance and breakdown service for the

aftersales of crawler cranes between

“We are a Liebherr OEM and work in

products we support.”

To help get the job done to an impeccable standard, Dino has worked with The WDS Group for eight years in his role with LiebherrAustralia (and more than 15 years with his

Fast Fact In addition to supplying bolts and other fasteners, The WDS Group also distributes paints and protective coatings, thread locking compounds, lubricants and protectants, tooling, clamps and welding accessories, Concrete pumps pre delivery to site.

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chains and load restraint gear.

counter sales team, a delivery service and aftersales support that is second to none.

Also, The WDS Group has the largest and fully stocked product range of construction and fabrication products in Sydney including all high tensile and mild steel fasteners, flanged bolts, construction fixings, Thor Helical wall ties, abrasives, safety equipment, hand and power tools, lubricants, lifting equipment, sealants & adhesives and specially

HS885 30 tonne winch rebuild.

manufactured products.

LRB 255 refurbishment and maintenance.

“We defer to The WDS Group for their

and specific items and are always available

full range of fasteners and abrasives and

to offer assistance when we call their team.

consumables,” Dino says. The advantages of

Also, it’s rare to still have that personal

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time.”

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Liebherr-Australia has completed many

to none.”

previous employer).

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Three handle options: standard, interlock or extended.

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PAINT AND COATINGS

A complete package AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURER, GRAINKING, TRIALLED AN EPOXY PRIMER FROM A&I COATINGS LAST YEAR AND NOW EXCLUSIVELY SPECIFIES IT. In 1962, family business, GrainKing, based

formulating and manfacturing business

applied to various GrainKing machines.”

in Cunderdin, Western Australia, worked

situated in Moss Vale, New South Wales,

GrainKing Fabricator and Paint Applicator,

with structural steel and would go on

recommended GrainKing should give their

Lenny Trewarn, liked the fact that A&I

to larger projects across the state during

products and services a go.

Coatings are 100 per cent Australian

the mining boom. By 1982, the business

“We first contacted GrainKing in 2020

owned and their products are made in

focused on the design and manufacture

to introduce our company and products

Australia.

of grain handling machinery, providing

and the advantages our Vitrephos 560

“We support Australian manufacturing

its customers with innovative, intelligent

Epoxy Zinc Phosphate primer could offer

companies,” he says. “This gave me peace

solutions that increase productivity and

over similar products in the market,” says

of mind and confidence in knowing that

efficiency.

A&I Coatings Key Account Manager, Bill

A&I could offer a secure supply chain and

A&I Coatings, a family-owned paint

Chesterfield. “Vitrephos 560 has since been

could supply products suited to the harsh

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Australian environment.

need to get the finished equipment out

friendly and down to earth customer

“Also, because we have a very high paint

the door quickly. We can even sand within

service.

finish standard, I was looking for a suitable

two hours when necessary using the Fast

“The sales reps have a wealth of practical

primer that we could apply effortlessly to

Hardener version.

knowledge and hands on experience in the

achieve a smooth finish enhancing the

“One huge benefit the primer offers is it

paint industry,” he says. “I love the way

topcoat finish. The primer needed to be

helps to enhance the topcoat, doesn’t take

I can talk to anyone at A&I Coatings and

capable of being applied in a wide range

the gloss out and there is minimal sink

they are always willing to go the extra mile

of climatic conditions without effecting the

back. Unlike other epoxy zinc phosphate

for us and can answer any questions I have.

finish.”

primers out there, Vitrephos 560 is the

It has been a great experience all round

Lenny explains GrainKing were initially

complete package.”

and I look forward to years of growth

hesitant to change primer but that all

GrainKing, according to Lenny, can paint in

together.”

changed after the first trial.

almost any climate without adjusting their

“When we applied the primer, straight

spray equipment or the primer itself.

away we knew it was a top-quality product

“It is very easy to use and would also be

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and couldn’t believe how easy it was to

perfect for the less experienced painter,” he

A&I Coatings runs a quality system

apply,” he says. “I love the way it sprays

says. “We won’t be using any other primer

complying with ISO 9001:2015 and is

and how it doesn’t dust, the overspray

apart from Vitrephos 560 now.”

a registered manufacturing unit with

melts in properly. The primer atomises well,

A&I Coatings Key Account Manager, Bill

the Australian Paint Approval Scheme.

lays flat and dries to a smooth finish. It has

Chesterfield, says coating steel can be a

excellent build and covers the blast profile

challenge and a privilege. “Vitrephos 560

nicely too – a huge plus.

was developed with not only durability in

“Another major advantage is we can apply

mind but also the applicator and the end

a polyurethane topcoat after 30 minutes

result in mind too, so it is definitely here to

and still get a good finish in the topcoat –

stay.”

ideal when we have time constraints and

Overall, Lenny has enjoyed A&I Coatings’

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TCA for both hardware and software.

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and installation of onboard truck scales

Loadmass Pty Ltd can also boast that it was

Loadmass supplies a diverse range

to the Australian truck market with the

the first on-board scale company in Australia

of digital on-board scale systems

company gaining Transport Certification

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for most practical applications and

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The OBM Type Approval allows Loadmass

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(OBM) Category B Type Approval in January

to provide its customers seeking higher

Managing Director, Frank Parker. “As

2021.

mass limits access to a scale system that is

a distributor of weighing systems,

The product that was approved was the

digitally connected to Smart OBM systems

Loadmass can provide fleet operators

LM300 Can-Coder Scale System developed

allowing not only the recording of the load,

and owner-drivers with the equipment

and tested in Australia in conjunction with

but also offers other safety and regulatory

they need to run a safer, more

the manufacturer of the Loadman product

information for compliance purposes.

efficient freight task, without settling

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Road access arrangements for higher mass,

for an option that does not tick all the

The Category B approval confirms the robust

such as those relating to Performance

boxes,” he says.

design of the Loadman product as it has

Based Standards (PBS) and high productivity

met all stringent testing requirements set by

vehicles will require mass data information

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to be collected using a Smart OBM system.

throughout Australia, with some of these

have recently received TCA Category B Type

The LM300 system recent approval means

fleets operating in very difficult climatic

Approval. Loadmass really is the place to go

the Loadmass product is ideal for their

and terrain conditions. The LM300 system

for onboard scale solutions.

customers who will benefit from the

is proving it can stand up to these rugged

productivity gains available. The return on

conditions without missing a beat – another

investment will come back to the truck

reason for operators to defer to Loadmass

operator in a very short time.

as an onboard mass equipment supplier.

“The Victorian Government is updating the

Loadmass Pty Ltd is also the distributer for

telematics requirements for high productivity

the Airtec range of on-board scales which

Contact Loadmass Australia 39 Holbeche Road Arndell Park NSW 2148 Ph: 1300 562 362 Web: www.loadmass.com.au

freight vehicles (HPFV) to include on-board mass (OBM) systems,” VicRoads said in a statement. “Operators have until November 2021 to install type approved smart OBM systems to their HPFVs.” Loadmass has been steadily gearing up for the regulatory changes that are now in force.

The company is the only OBM supplier of Category B scales that are compatible with four certified Application Service Providers that support the OBM system. This gives Loadmass customers more options when choosing a telematics supplier.

Loadmass already has its products in service with a number of larger fleet operators

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WEIGHING SYSTEMS

A winner in every weigh BRISBANE-BASED SOFTWARE SPECIALIST, TRAMANCO, DEMONSTRATED AT THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW HOW ITS LATEST IN-HOUSE DEVELOPMENTS ENHANCE ON-BOARD WEIGHING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY. The CHEK-WAY ELIMINATOR is the original

recalibrate whenever trucks and trailers were

Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) system with an

interchanged.

individual Smart-Amp for each connected

“These unique software features are called

vehicle in any combination up to eight

AUTO-CAL and AUTO-ID and are part of

channels or axle suspension groups.

the Transport Certification Australia’s (TCA)

Specifically designed for Australian conditions

Type-A and Type-B approvals,” Roger says.

in 1982 and manufactured by Tramanco in

The new SMART-R AMP also keeps records

Brisbane, the original SMART-AMP was first

in its own internal memory which saves

installed in commercial applications in 1984

a trip to a weighbridge each time vehicle

as a complete replacement OBM system

combinations are interchanged.

for fully imported systems, some of which

“Finally, the road transport industry had

still only have two channels such as a prime

its own on-board scale black box or, more

mover and a single semi-trailer.

correctly in this case, a GREEN BOX,”

Tramanco Managing Director, Roger Sack,

Roger says. “The demand for our SMART-R

says the business also went down the import

technology influenced further improvements

path in the early 1980s but soon realised that the limitations of two channels did not suit Australian vehicles such as B-doubles, road

in software and hardware, with each Tramanco exhibited at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.

advance keeping to the basic principles of interoperability and backwards compatibility

trains, truck and dog trailer combinations and

Its unique digital multiplexing

on which CHEK-WAY OBM systems are

off-road multi-vehicle combinations.

communications signal, according to Roger,

based.”

“With most imported systems you once

introduced the ability to recognise connected

Tramanco also customises applications of the

needed to buy and install up to four separate

vehicles and solved the problem of having to

CHEK-WAY OBM system for real-time use to

systems on a B-double or a truck and dog, and in most cases, you still do,” Roger says.

“The original CHEK-WAY SMART-AMP resolved these problems because it was, and still is, software-based, not hardware-based.”

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introduction of the new CHEK-WAY SMART-R AMP whose advanced technology passed TCA Type-A approval in 2018 and TCA Type-B approval in 2019,” Roger says. “The SMART-R AMP is also future proofed as it embodies all of the functions and features of the current TCA requirements, and projected ones as well.”

Tramanco has specialised in the supply and installation of on-board weighing systems for heavy vehicles since 1975.

Because Tramanco writes its own software programs in-house current CHEK-WAY systems can have their SMART-AMPs upgraded to SMART-R AMP Type-approved

suit any fleet’s freight task.

as the CHEK-WAY OBM system met the

specification thanks to this inherent

Tramanco long history of continuous

requirements specified in the Queensland

backwards compatibility.

improvements and market developments lead

interim OBM implementation requirements –

Some other systems can be converted to

to CHEK-WAY OBM Systems being used for

and still do.

CHEK-WAY by changing out their electronics..

proof of concept of the Intelligent Access

This led to the successful implementation of

This enables an existing system to meet

Program (IAP) tests undertaken in Brisbane in

A-doubles, and many other performance-

both TCA type A and Type B requirements at

conjunction with the Department of Transport

based standards/higher mass limit

minimum cost.

and Main Roads using A-doubles equipped

combinations Australia-wide, with overseas

with the CHEK-WAY OBM and Transtech

countries following suit.

Driven certified general packet radio service

TCA became even more closely involved

(GPRS) systems.

and introduced a rigorous type of approval

This combination received Queensland

requirement for OBM systems.

government written approval in 2010

“This led to further developments and the

Contact Tramanco 21 Shoebury Street Rocklea QLD 4106 Ph: 07 3892 2311 Email: info@tramanco.com.au Web: www.tramanco.com.au

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Sally Tipping TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH SALLY TIPPING, A DIRECTOR OF FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS TIPPING’S TRANSPORT AT DUBBO. HAVING MARRIED INTO TRUCKING 31 YEARS AGO, SALLY HAS DEVELOPED A STRONG FERVOUR FOR THE INDUSTRY AND THE PEOPLE WHO WORK IN IT. What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

In 1990, at 24 years of age, I married into a trucking family. My family, who are all tertiary educated, were quite surprised, to say the least.

At the time, my husband was running a small operation with his parents.

I discovered the operation was on the verge of bankruptcy and desperately needed structure and a business plan to be viable. Instead of starting a business with a clean slate, I started with a small stream of income and an enormous amount of debt.

What does a standard day for you look like?

Being a small operation, I wear multiple hats at any given time – there is no start time and no finish time.

I have complete financial and administrative control so I need to be up to date at all times, invoices can’t be put

Sally Tipping.

off and need to be high on the agenda for a positive cashflow.

What is the best thing about the

the work our industry does.

I can also be called out of my office at

transport industry?

I feel sometimes we are caught up in

any given time to pick up parts, drop off

I am extremely proud to belong to an industry

promoting the latest technology or safety

drivers or even fix a blocked toilet. No two

that is essential for every Australian – that

features and fail to promote what our

days are ever the same.

makes a difference to every person, in every

Industry actually achieves.

town, in every corner of our country. That’s a What has been a highlight for your

pretty significant achievement.

What do female-driven events in commercial road transport mean to you?

career so far?

The day Deputy Prime Minister/ Transport

What do you think could be improved?

I didn’t have any leadership mentors when I

Minister, Michael McCormack rang me.

My biggest passion is promoting the industry,

first started in the industry and that certainly

A few years back, I was becoming quite

either through my Wave to A Truckie

would have made a huge difference to my

frustrated by the way the Transport

campaign, engaging and encouraging clients

early career. Associations like Transport Women

industry was being portrayed, not only by

from Abil-ity Disability Dubbo, working with

Australia Ltd, which encourage and mentor

news media but by Minister McCormack

the local radio station, mentoring young

young women in their career path, make a vital

himself. I wrote to him and certainly didn’t

women entering into the industry or simply

contribution for women and the sustainability

expect to receive a phone call in response.

emailing various organisations to highlight

of employment in our industry.

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INDUSTRY ICON

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Reinventing the tipper HAILING FROM BRUCE ROCK IN THE WHEATBELT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, MIKE VERHOOGT, FOUNDER OF BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING, HAS FORGED AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING SOME OF THE TOUGHEST AND MOST VERSATILE TRAILERS IN AUSTRALIA. a tipper body that was shaped more like a cylinder, it would be much stronger and lighter than conventional designs,” Mike says.

“We built the original unit and trialled it for a few months before selling it. It is now used by the original purchaser’s son – still going strong after 35 years of hard use.”

Mike describes how long-term success for BRE came after the company diversified and started producing trailers for the broader transport industry rather than just the agricultural sector.

“Agriculture typically has large peaks and troughs and when the farmers have money they want equipment now, while in the tough times they don’t want anything,” he says.

“We started building side tippers for the mining industry in 2006 and this gave us the consistency we needed to maintain a stable workforce.”

Mike adds that the functionality and durability of these early units has led to the Mike Verhoogt.

company being generally recognised as the trailer builder of choice in the Pilbara region

Farming is in the blood of Mike Verhoogt,

Work initially comprised general repairs,

today.

who originally wanted to till the soil for a

manufacture of ute and truck trays, grain

Nowadays, Mike and Gay’s three sons

living but wasn’t in a financial position to do

bins, galvanised panel sheep yards, spray

Damion, Brenton and Keenan take care

so as a young fellow.

booms and farm sheds.

of the day-to-day running of the business,

“I initially wanted to go farming but being

The business was run with Mike doing the

with their proud parents happy to see them

young and not having any spare cash meant

work on the floor with the help of some

building on the strong foundations they laid

it was beyond me at that stage,” Mike says.

young apprentices and Gay keeping the

more than four decades ago.

“I had worked for a few farmers, building

books in line.

sheds and farm equipment along with some

In the early to mid 1980s the company was

trailer work, so in 1980, when I was 26,

contracted to build a string of recreation

Industry Icon

my wife, Gay, and I started an engineering

centres throughout Western Australia and

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

business with two partners.”

in 1986 the first of what has become a

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

Within a year Mike and Gay had bought

signature product for BRE – the radius sided

honouring the unsung heroes of the

out the other partners and business at

grain tipper – was built.

commercial road transport industry.

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) was booming.

“It occurred to me that if we could make

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All the pretty horsepower KURMOND FEED AND FREIGHT PROVIDES THE CONNECTION TO GET VALUABLE LIVESTOCK FED THROUGHOUT ALL SEASONS.

Surrounded by rural holdings and nestled

mostly specialising in fodder suitable for

carry some overnight freight for Direct

in the green foothills of the Blue Mountains

horses, and with it the in-house transport

Freight Express through the central west of

west of Sydney is the picturesque village of

operation.

the state including areas around Orange,

Kurmond. The Bennett family have been

The feed industry has changed significantly

Bathurst, Dubbo and Goulburn.

involved in agriculture and transport for five

with the advent of social media and much

“If we’ve got a truck that’s not in a hurry to

generations and continue to provide a vital

of the trading is now done via platforms

come back and if we have a night free or a

link between farmers and hungry livestock.

such as Facebook rather than the traditional

leg free, we give that first option to DFE,”

After following his father Ron, and

method of advertising in rural newspapers.

says Jack. “That’s why we are Kurmond

his grandfather Jack, into farming

“I’m computer literate but I’m not social

Feed and Freight, because we freight feed

and transport Steve Bennett became

savvy,” says Steve. “I stood back and

and we also run some general freight.”

instrumental in the design and development

realised this is my son Jack’s world. Jack was

In an industry dependent upon predictable

of some specialised trailers for carrying large

just starting into the buying and selling of

climate conditions, Mother Nature can

quantities of empty pallets. He did this for

feed products, so I said it was time to hand

present the biggest challenges. Good

around seven years before selling off his

over the day to day running to him, and I

rainfall, at the right time of year, leads to

trucks and going back to the family’s roots

slipped back into the driving role. I’ve found

good summer growth, but a dry season can

of farming fodder crops such as lucerne in

that at many of the farms we deal with, the

result in an increase in demand at the same

the Forbes area of western NSW. As Steve

sons are taking over as well.”

time that suitable produce becomes a little

began supplying hay and chaff to livestock

Most of the feed runs are overnight which

harder to source.

owners he realised the need for trucks

suits Steve. The priority is their own freight

“In full drought the volume of demand is

to transport his produce to his clients.

and it is not unusual to factor in running

ridiculous and supply becomes an issue,”

Eventually he accepted a good offer and

back empty from delivering feed. However,

Steve says. “The cost of fodder goes up and

the farm was sold and Steve went on to

if it can be managed to suit their own feed

sometimes we don’t know the price until

develop the current feed merchant business,

transport logistics the Bennett trucks also

we’re loading the truck.”

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Taking care of business THE WIELTON GROUP, A LEADING EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER OF TRAILERS, SEMI-TRAILERS AND CAR BODIES, IS INTRODUCING A NEW AFTERSALES SERVICE STRATEGY IN ALL COMPANIES AND MARKETS UNDER ONE, COMMON BRAND, ABERG.

Aberg personnel providing aftersales support.

In line with the newly adopted strategy of

“The implementation of an aftersales

value above all efficient repairs that reduce

aftersales services consolidation, customer

service strategy under a common brand

downtime to a minimum, as well as constant

service in the Wielton Group is based on

is a breakthrough decision for the entire

contact with the service team. With this

three pillars. Firstly, through the creation of

Wielton Group,” said Mariusz Golec, I Vice

knowledge, Wielton Group has adopted

the umbrella brand Aberg, all companies

a development plan in this area. The aim

in the Wielton Group’s portfolio, Fruehauf,

President and CEO of the Wielton Group.

“Aberg combines the Group’s brands

Wielton, Lawrence David, Langendorf and

and unifies the aftersales service process,

strategy is to ensure a high level, consistent

Viberti, received support in terms of service

responding to market trends and customer

standard and excellent quality for each brand

and spare parts sales.

needs in the broad service area.

The second pillar of the strategy is to

“This synergy will allow us to build

and all Group markets in this area.

The introduction of the Aberg brand

establish seven international service centres

market advantage and increase customer

ensures a uniform level of all service

responsible for serving the different regions

satisfaction, while gaining additional

points within the Wielton Group. In the

of the Wielton Group. Each centre will

business benefits. Activities involving the

near future, spare parts and components

be fully responsible for providing service

entire Group, such as the implementation

for products within the Group will also

assistance, spare part supply and technical

of a common aftersales strategy, will

be available under the Aberg brand. The

advice to customers owning a vehicle of

definitely be an important direction for our

aftersales service strategy is focused on

any Group brand. As part of the third

development in the coming years.”

The role of aftersales service, according to

increasing customer satisfaction through

pillar of the strategy, the necessary IT tools will be implemented and a global web

Wielton Group, is crucial from the customers’

will provide customers with an accessible,

platform will be created, accessible to

perspective. Such clear conclusions can be

competitively priced and professional

service partners for the efficient flow of

drawn from a customer satisfaction survey

aftersales service across the Wielton

product information regarding warranty,

conducted by Wielton in cooperation with

Group, based on local operations and a

repair history and spare parts availability.

GFK. According to the results, customers

global online platform.

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