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Renewed confidence An inaugural survey conducted in late April by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) suggested the transport, waste and recycling sectors were reasonably upbeat about the prospects of recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.

The VTA and VWMA represent hundreds of Victorian and national freight, logistics and waste management companies, actively engages with their sectors. As part of this, focussed interviews are being regularly held with members to establish and update baseline information about the effects of Covid-19 in terms of customer retention, relations and revenue, human resources, future investment intentions and trade expectations.

To gain an updated perspective on industry sentiments, participating members were interviewed again, with responses showing the industry remained upbeat about the prospects for recovery.

Among the key findings of the latest survey: 60 per cent of respondents expect international trade to increase over the next four months, an increase of 15 per cent from the last survey; just three in 10 (30 per cent) of members expect their staffing levels to

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decrease over the next three months, a small improvement from the last survey (32 per cent); 25 per cent reported a decline in customers since the first survey (23 per cent); and about 80 per cent of members surveyed said they intended to invest in new capital equipment before the end of the year, a 16 per cent improvement on the first survey (64 per cent).

VTA and VWMA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the transport industry should be encouraged by the general improvement in optimism expressed by respondents, particularly the willingness by operators to invest in their people and their businesses despite some of the economic headwinds caused by coronavirus.

For Anderson, actions speak louder than words with operators prepared to purchase new capital equipment based on recent respondent feedback.

With the extension of the instant asset write-off scheme until the end of this calendar year, along with the economic support of JobKeeper, operators are better prepared to invest in their businesses, demonstrating a renewal in business confidence in the sector.

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10 Industry News

The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

26 Economy Manufacturers of commercial vehicles and trailing equipment – and Australia’s manufacturing sector at large – could benefit from a reduction in emissions as suggested in a new roadmap.

28 Certified Australian Made Local manufacturing plays a crucial role in building a resilient road transport industry.

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32 Modern Road Tankers A showcase of tanker innovation and business partnerships at their best.

46 Trailer Builder

The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.

54 Trailer Building Materials/Components It takes dealerships, equipment and electronic specialists to keep the road transport industry moving.

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58 Women in Industry An increase in female representation across various industries including road transport is evident based on this year’s record number of Women in Industry Awards finalists.

60 Industry Leaders

.Trailer Magazine sat down with Corrina Riley, who drives for Hernes Freight Services Brisbane, to discover more about her road transport journey.

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62 Industry Icon Mark Nelson’s current role as Contract Manager at Tieman Tankers represents the pinnacle of an illustrious career that has spanned 45 years. He maintains that keeping up with the constantly changing needs of the road transport industry has made for a vibrant and diverse working life.

66 Fleet of the Month Cold chain specialist, JD Refrigerated Transport, will pit its two newest heavy vehicles against each other hauling recently built B-doubles into north Queensland.

68 World Map Dutch manufacturing specialist, VALX, has been enhancing its axles and suspension portfolio since it started business 10 years ago and shows no sign of slowing down.

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MGM Bulk announces strategic partnership Logistics service provider, MGM Bulk,

product received is 100 per cent utilised.

Wespine site to a locally based particle

part of MGM Group based in Bunbury,

Wespine told Trailer Magazine it is pleased

board plant.

Western Australia, has partnered with a

to partner with another locally based

There are reported to be approximately

saw mill in Dardanup to bolster its timber industry operations.

business such as MGM Bulk.

200 people directly employed at the

“MGM is providing two services, the

mill, with thousands of people employed

MGM Bulk recently announced it was

transport of timber product to and from

partnering with Wespine Industries as

our timber treaters, and the very important

within the WA timber and other associated industries.

both companies share long term values for

role for the reliable and safe transport

Wespine is a founding and still active

future sustainability in both its product

service for our residues.

member of the Federal Government

and people.

“The removal of residues is essential for

funded South West Timber Hub, which

By working with Wespine, MGM has

the manufacturing plant to operate.

is assisting to provide the timber industry

reportedly strengthened its fleet with

“MGM has commissioned new co-branded

in WA with an investment path forward

purpose-built end tippers.

trucks for the transport services being

for the longevity of the industry. It is

“We are excited to have the opportunity to

provided to Wespine and has a strong

also a member of the Forest Industries

expand our business in the West Australian

focus on safety throughout our business

Federation of WA, the Australian Forest

timber industry,” MGM Bulk said in a statement.

as does MGM and the trucks being used include many added safety features,

Products Association and Forest and Wood Products Australia.

Wespine is the largest softwood sawmill

including driver fatigue alerts, helping keep

“Wespine looks forward to a very

in Western Australia. The business is run

the drivers safe. This safety aspect is very

successful relationship with MGM as we

from one mill in Dardanup and supplies

important to Wespine.”

work together to ensure the timber hub

customers throughout Western Australia

MGM Bulk will primarily be providing

in the South West operates in the safest

and exports timber into the eastern states.

the transport service for Wespine’s chip

way possible,” said Wespine Managing

All timber is sourced from renewable pine

and sawdust residues. The residue is

Director, Patrick Warrand.

plantations in the South West and all

transported day and night from the

This deal is set to benefit the economy.

Wheatbelt freight network receives $10M boost The Western Australian Government has

outside of Toodyay.

the Eastern States.

secured $10 million in Federal funding

Jointly funded by the State and Federal

“Great Eastern Highway is a key freight

to upgrade two major freight roads in the Wheatbelt.

governments, the project is expected

route to the Eastern States and the section near El Caballo carries up to 6,400 vehicles

In a major announcement for grain

to create and support approximately 45 local jobs.

transport carriers, Toodyay Road will

An additional $3 million will be spent

she said in a statement.

undergo $7 million worth of upgrades,

replacing an ageing bridge on Great

“We are also investing significant funds to

with 3.5 kilometres of reconstruction

Eastern Highway over Coates Gully near

widen two road over rail bridges between

works around Jingaling Brook and

El Caballo, with the jointly funded project

Walgoolan and Southern Cross on Great

two kilometres of widening works at Harper Brook.

expected to create up to 20 jobs.

Eastern Highway, which will create and

The bridge carries approximately 6,400

support regional jobs.”

Audible edge lines and a one-metre wide

vehicles per day and is on a critical freight

In related news, future investment in

centreline treatment will be installed

route to the Eastern States, with 17 per

freight infrastructure for key agricultural

to reduce head-on crashes, while a

cent of traffic being heavy vehicles.

regions of Western Australia will benefit

westbound overtaking lane will also be

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti described

from a new strategy – Revitalising

constructed approximately 14 kilometres

Toodyay Road as a key freight route to

Agricultural Region Freight.

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daily, many of which are heavy vehicles,”

Govt agency endorses ‘Engage and Educate’ approach Transport for NSW is taking steps to more

related offences.

discussed issue, with around 451 hours of

closely collaborate with the heavy vehicle

One of the ways Transport for NSW achieves

education during the year, or about 37 hours

industry in a bid to foster significant safety

this, according to Gamon, is by informal

a month.

benefits for the industry and other road users.

discussions at the roadside with drivers

Transport for NSW said it also regularly

Transport for NSW Executive Director Insights

and operators about key areas of concern

holds engagement days at heavy vehicle

and Engagement, Peta Gamon, said the

including registration, work diaries, load

safety stations across the state to inform and

‘Engage and Educate’ approach used to raise

restraint, vehicle maintenance issues, and

educate the freight sector about their role in

awareness of safety issues around Chain of

carrying and producing permits.

helping to lift compliance across the industry.

Responsibility was helping to increase safety in

“Talking with drivers and improving their

The development of a “Top 5 Before you

the freight sector.

understanding of the vital role they play in

drive” heavy vehicle brochure, listing things

“The freight transport industry is the

road safety is a cornerstone of the approach,”

drivers should do each time prior to starting

backbone of the state’s economy, and it is

she said.

a journey to ensure their heavy vehicle is

important to keep everyone in the industry

In 2019, according to Transport for NSW,

informed on safety and regulation,” said Gamon.

work diaries were by far the most discussed

compliant on the road, has also helped spread the safety message.

issue during roadside intercepts, clocking up

“We are confident the work being done

“It is vital freight companies understand their

more than 1,236 hours of discussion or about

across Transport for NSW in engagement and

obligations in ensuring the safe movement

100 hours a month.

education is helping to contribute to ensuring

of goods through realistic delivery times, to

Mechanical defects and the role they play in

vehicles and drivers are operating safely,” said

reduce the incidence of speeding and fatigue

affecting road safety was the second most

Gamon.

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BTE combination is a ‘Smart Tip’ for Hercus

Hercus Transport maintains its fleet of trucks and sales to ensure good resale value.

Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) has

Hercus, who went to school with BTE

it to be operated from the front of the trailer

produced a new product called Smart Tip for

Managing Director, Alan Griffiths, said

due to space restriction at the rear.

northern Victoria based Hercus Transport.

BTE developed the Smart Tip concept

Hercus also specified a ball-race turntable on

The combination is a B-double that is

with input from himself and his drivers

the rear of the lead trailer.

cleverly designed so as not requiring the

“This gives extra stability and a smoother

rear trailer to be unhitched to unload

to ensure the finished product met his exacting requirements.

the lead unit.

“BTE decided to develop the Smart Tip

more than a fixed unit,” said Hercus.

Hercus Transport caters for the agricultural

combination and we were invited to join in

He also appreciates the BTE reinforced

sector and has been operating for 25 years

with the process, which has delivered a very

chassis, specifically around the hoist

hauling grain fertiliser, lime and gypsum in

smart set of trailers in both function and

mounting and body pivot points which are

tippers, as well as hay on drop-deck trailers.

looks,” said Hercus, adding that there are

subjected to extra stresses during tipping.

The transport business is run in conjunction

two very important factors that determine

The greatest attribute of the Smart Tip is

with farming and commodity trading

the success of a trailer or combination.

reported to be its capability to tip off both

operations, as explained by Hercus Transport

“It must be right commercially and it

trailers without unhitching.

Managing Director, Brett Hercus.

“We cart a lot of gypsum and lime for

“We supply a lot of dairy farms with grain

must also work for the drivers in an operational sense,” he said.

and canola meal, the latter coming from

“It comes down to little things like where

around in the paddock and unload both

Graincorp crushing plants at Numurkah and

you position the steps, broom holder and

Wagga Wagga,” said Hercus.

tarp winders, for example, to make things as

trailers without the time and hassle of unhitching.”

The company currently runs three Kenworth

smooth as possible for the operator.”

Grain, according to Hercus, is generally

conventional prime movers and 10 trailers,

Both trailers feature manually operated side

unloaded this way as well, with experienced

including the latest set which is its first BTE

to side roll tarps with the lead unit fitted

drivers adept at backing up to augers and

combination to join the fold.

with a right-angle drive system that enables

hoppers using the jack-knife method.

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ride but the downside is that it weighs a bit

farmers so we can jack-knife the trailer

Strzelecki Track upgrades reinforces vital supply chains After many years of pastoralists along

supply chain, increase regional tourism,

with the trucking and mining industries

reduce environmental impacts and slash

considering private sector contributions towards upgrading the remainder of the

advocating for the Strzelecki Track in South

freight costs for the resources sector.

track, which has been an agenda item for

Australia’s far north east to be sealed, the

“The nature of the unsealed road makes

a number of years,” he said.

project is now underway.

it inaccessible during wet weather and

Meanwhile, South Australian Chamber

The SA government has committed $10

flood events, negatively impacting on the

of Mines and Energy (SACOME) Chief

million to sealing the first 50 kilometres

efficient and safe operation of road users,

Executive, Rebecca Knol, has welcomed

north of Lyndhurst, with that section due

especially freight,” said Knoll.

to be completed by the last quarter of

“In the three-month period from February

the announcement, saying it represents a timely investment in one of SA’s

2021, weather permitting.

to April this year, there were four

economically important transport routes.

The 472-kilometre Strzelecki Track from

inclement weather events which resulted

“It will result in productivity and

Lyndhurst to Innamincka, near the SA-QLD

safety benefits for multiple industry

border, is a vital supply link for the state’s

in the road being closed for 13 days, which stifled business.”

major oil and gas suppliers in the Cooper

Knoll said the State Government will

Basin and also a critical freight route for

continue to work with the Federal

ready’ project to assist SA’s post Covid-19 economic recovery, said

beef pastoralists.

Government to secure funding to seal the

Knol. “It is encouraging to see regional

The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure

remainder of the Strzelecki Track.

projects that can make a significant

and Local Government, Stephan Knoll,

“Like the former State Labor

economic contribution to the state

said the project will improve the livestock

administration, we are also open to

appropriately valued and prioritised.”

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Qube partners with Woolworths on $1.2B investment Leading logistics company, Qube, has

link Port Botany direct to rail terminals and

“Our project team is looking forward to

announced it will partner with Woolworths

warehousing on a 243 hectare site.

working with the Woolworths team in

Group on two state-of-the-art facilities

The new Moorebank facilities will replace

delivering an optimal solution for their

budgeted currently at $1.2 billion.

the current ambient operations at

operations.”

Both parties are investing in an automated

Woolworths’ Sydney Regional Distribution

Both sites will build on semi-automated and

Regional Distribution Centre and a semi-

Centre in Minchinbury, the Sydney National

automated technology currently pioneered

automated National Distribution Centre set

Distribution Centre based in Yennora and

by Woolworths at its Melbourne South

for the Moorebank Logistics Park in Sydney.

the Mulgrave-based Melbourne National

Regional Distribution Centre.

The first of the new high tech distribution centres (DCs) is slated to begin operations in

Distribution Centre.

Woolworths Chief Supply Chain Officer Paul

Woolworths plans on closing these sites by

Graham said the investment at Moorebank,

2023.

2025.

which he anticipates enabling a safer work

Woolworths Group confirmed it will invest

Direct rail access to Port Botany will provide

environment, will transform the way it

up to $780 million in the technology and

strategic benefits for Woolworths’ transport

services its grocery supply chain in NSW.

fitout of the two distribution centres over

network and help remove at least 26,000

“The new facilities will also help progress

the next four years.

our localised ranging efforts, with the ability

The supermarket company signed an initial

of its truck movements from NSW roads each year.

lease term of 20 years with Qube Holdings

The long-term commitment, according to

centrally than we can in our existing

Limited, the parent of Qube which has

Qube Managing Director Maurice James,

facilities,” he said.

committed between $420- to $460 million

would reinforce the commercial appeal of

Graham acknowledged the complexity

to building the warehouses.

this nationally important infrastructure and

Subject to State Government planning

freight project.

and challenges inherent in such a bold transition.

approval, the DCs will cost, as part of

“The benefits of railing containers direct

“We explored options to upgrade our

the joint investment, in the vicinity of $1.2 billion.

from Port Botany to a terminal co-located

existing sites, but the aging infrastructure

with warehousing across a site the size of

just won’t be able to support the growth

Moorebank Logistics Park is Australia’s

the Sydney CBD will deliver Woolworths

largest freight infrastructure project and will

time and cost efficiencies,” he said.

in volumes we’ll need to service in the years ahead,” he said.

to hold many thousands more products

Road tanker operators to benefit from national training program The Australian dairy industry and training

including GoTafe Victoria.

will enable all accredited tanker operators,

providers are launching a program to

GoTafe Victoria is providing the course

whether they represent a processor or a

improve efficiencies in milk transportation

twice in the second half of 2020. The first

contractor, to collect milk from any farm at

while ensuring consistent protocols are

runs from 13 July to 2 October and the

any time, and deliver to any processing site

followed for food hygiene and safety.

second from 14 September to 4 December.

at any time, making the transport of milk

Milk tank operators, reportedly in an

The program was initiated on the back

more efficient and ensuring the highest

industry first initiative, will be able to

of calls from industry as milk swaps

standards of milk quality are maintained.

obtain a nationally accredited, transferrable

increased, alongside the outsourcing of milk

The course is being offered through

qualification through the Milk Tanker

collections, the use of milk transfer stations

registered training providers around the

Operators Short Course.

and movement of tanker drivers between

country, with participants required to

The course has been developed to provide

regions and companies.

complete practical web-based learning and

standardised national training and has

With different protocols across the supply

to demonstrate their skills on the job.

resulted from collaboration between

chain, haulage companies were having to

Upon completion of the course,

Dairy Australia, milk processors, milk

provide up to 20 inductions for new drivers.

haulage companies and training providers

Successful completion of the training course

participants gain formal recognition of their competencies and training.

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ACFS Port Logistics announces acquisition Container logistics operator, ACFS Port

years, and we have patiently awaited the

offering multimodal transport (road & rail),

Logistics, is expanding its operations

right acquisition opportunity whilst furthering

storage, empty parks, intermodal terminals,

in Adelaide.

the capability of our existing operation and

AQIS, customs bond facilities.

ACFS Port Logistics is set to acquire Kerry

building a solid foundation that is capable

ACFS Port Logistics aims to use its state-of-

Logistics’ warehouse and transport business

of comfortably managing strong growth be

the-art High Productivity Vehicles (HPVs) to

in Adelaide, effective 6 July 2020.

it organic or via M&A,” said ACFS CEO and

service the Adelaide market where possible

In 2017, ACFS Port Logistics acquired Kerry Logistics’ MT Park business.

Managing Director, Arthur Tzaneros.

that are currently on order from trailer

“Kerry’s business and customer base perfectly

builder, Vawdrey Australia.

ACFS Port Logistics is reported to have

complements ACFS’s strength in providing

“In today’s uncertain economic environment,

a strong presence across Australia with

warehousing and transport solutions via the

investing in growth is done via strategic

core infrastructure assets that specialise in

most efficient and lowest cost operating

moves and whilst the industry and the

the container logistics supply chain. This

model,” he said.

broader domestic and global economy are

transaction allows the business to expand

This acquisition is an addition to ACFS’

being cautious, ACFS are driven to continue

its presence further in the Adelaide market,

growing footprint of strategically located

to invest in the right opportunities that will

a strategic location with a large presence of

transport and warehousing assets nationally,

provide all our current and future customers

local and national customers.

adding to its current warehousing footprint

a National solution that is highly capable of

“Expansion in the Adelaide market has been

of 200,000+ square metres and 900,000

meeting their evolving needs,” said ACFS

a strategic focus area for ACFS in recent

square metres of yard capacity nationally

Port Logistics Chairman, Terry Tzaneros.

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Transport operators respond to VTA bushfire container calls Over 20 shipping containers are set to be transported to Gippsland and the state’s north east this weekend as part of an industry initiative, led by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), to support families that lost their homes during the past summer’s devastating bushfires.

In May, the VTA announced it was leading an initiative with stevedore Victoria International Container Terminal and Bushfire Recovery Victoria to provide containers so that those Victorians having to rebuild could store materials safely and securely on-site.

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the Association was overwhelmed by offers from members and transport companies to provide drivers, prime-movers and sideloaders to deliver the containers.

“Thanks to the generosity of many of our members, we have been able to arrange for well over 20 shipping containers to be delivered as far away as Mallacoota in the far east of the state so that families that are in the process of rebuilding can store material safely on-site,” he said.

“Their provision of equipment, labour and fuel to transport these containers represents a significant investment of time and resources and we appreciate the immense show of support from these operators for their fellow Victorians.

“We also appreciate the generosity of VICT who donated the containers, as well as Bushfire Recovery Victoria who helped

VTA, VICT and Tasman Logistics representatives gathering ahead of the delivery of containers to eastern Victoria. L-R: VICT Non-Executive Director, Phil Lovel, VICT Chief Commercial Officer, Patrick Chan, VICT CEO, Tim Vancampen, VTA Industrial Officer, Greg Cain, VTA CEO, Peter Anderson and Tasman Logistics CEO, Ivan Vanis.

connect us with families in eastern Victoria that were in dire need of containers to

Towing and Tasman Logistics for the many

and provide them with storage while they

securely store building materials and

professional drivers who will be making the

rebuild their homes and properties,” said

personal effects during reconstruction,”

long trip to east Gippsland this weekend

Vancampen.

he said.

Anderson joined VICT CEO, Tim

and send our best wishes for a safe

“The bushfires were devastating for all

journey,” said Anderson.

involved and this donation is the least

Vancampen, and Tasman Logistics CEO, Ivan

VICT CEO, Tim Vancampen, said the

we can do to assist and support the

Vanis, at VICT’s Webb Dock headquarters

company is proud to be working with

to inspect one of the containers being

the VTA and Bushfire Recovery Victoria in

communities to rebuild,” he said.

“We are very pleased to partner with

prepared for transport this weekend.

providing containers to the bushfire effected

the VTA and associated members to

“We extend our thanks to DSN Transport,

communities.

assist our extended communities in their

Cahills Transport, Freestones, Secon

“The donated containers will hopefully assist

Logistics, Nationwide Towing, Buchan

the families that have been heavily impacted

time of need,” said Vanis. “This is what Australia is about.”

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Centurion wins three-year deal with mining firm Transport and logistics company, Centurion,

validation of the current quality and efficiency

strategic importance as it reaffirms Centurion’s

has secured a three-year contract extension

of Centurion’s integrated logistics offering,”

position as a leading provider of logistics

with a prominent mining operation in the

said Cardaci.

services to the resources industry across the

Pilbara region of Western Australia.

“We have developed a strong relationship

west coast of Australia,” said Cardaci. “Our

Centurion will provide integrated logistics

with CITIC over the past eight years and this

client operations are supported by a fleet of

services for CITIC Pacific Mining’s (CPM) Sino

extension is a tribute to the importance of

more than 2,000 owned assets and a network

Iron project.

establishing long term relationships with

of regional branches offering receipting and

Centurion has been providing integrated

customers,” he said.

last mile logistic services.”

logistics services to CPM for more than eight

CITIC’s support is reported to enable

years, including line haul, regional transport

Centurion to continue its economic

services and offsite receipting.

contribution to the Karratha region, in

Sino Iron Project is located at Cape Preston in

addition to building and sustaining long term

the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

community partnerships.

Centurion CEO, Justin Cardaci, said he was

Over the last three years, the CFC Group

pleased the excellent working relationship

has contributed, directly and indirectly, to

with CITIC had been extended for a further three years.

more than $800 million in spending in the WA community.

“The extension of this contract is a great

“The renewal of the CITIC contract is of

Transport and logistics company, Centurion, continues to grow.

NEWS

NHVR celebrates PBS milestone The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

vehicles, and productivity gains of up to

generate more work for Australian industry.

(NHVR) led Performance Based Standards

30 per cent by reducing truck trips on

“Encouraging the uptake of PBS vehicles can

(PBS) scheme recently celebrated 10,000

our roads.

innovative heavy vehicle combinations

“The continued growth of the PBS scheme

make our roads safer for everyone,” he said.

The Performance Based Standards –

hitting Australian roads.

shows industry’s appetite for more modern

Australia’s PBS Fleet (2020 Edition) report

The milestone was a highlight of the third

technology, and the desire to be safer and

shows:

annual joint report released today by the

more innovative operators.

• One in five relevant new heavy vehicles

NHVR and Australian Road Transport

“Collectively, going forward we need to

Suppliers Association Institute (ARTSA -i) on

ensure governments make concerted efforts

the Australian PBS fleet.

to provide the supporting access certainty to

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the report

encourage the use of these safer and more

combination approvals have doubled,

demonstrates the success of the world-

innovative vehicles on the road network.”

while the heavy vehicle market has grown

leading PBS scheme, which has gone from

ARTSA Institute Chair, Martin Toomey, said

by 20 per cent over the same period.

strength to strength under the Regulator’s

the PBS scheme was helping to accelerate

• The median age of PBS vehicles is 4.3

leadership.

the renewal of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet.

“PBS-approved combinations now make

“The median age of PBS vehicles is 4.3 years

up one-in-five new relevant vehicle types

compared to over 12 years for the entire

— vehicles with a corresponding PBS

heavy vehicle fleet,” said Toomey.

approved combinations are towed

combination — more than double that of

“Newer vehicles have access to more

by prime movers — a 12 per cent

five years ago,” said Petroccitto.

modern braking and safety technology,

“This increase has led to improved safety

cleaner engines, and fewer maintenance

outcomes, such as 46 per cent fewer

issues compared to older vehicles. They also

market share in the four-axle and above

crashes when compared with conventional

have a high Australian build content and

dog trailer market.

manufactured in 2019 were PBS approved.

• In the last five years, new PBS

years compared to over 12 years for the entire heavy vehicle fleet.

• Around 60 per cent of the new PBS

increase from 2018.

• PBS vehicles have more than 80 per cent

Toll names 2020 Graduate of the Year Transport and logistics company, Toll, has

operational areas of our business within our

competent and collaborative discussions with

recognised its future leaders as part of a

Forwarding, Express and Logistics divisions.”

the workforce,” said Cameron.

recent global virtual ceremony.

Benjamin Yeo was awarded Toll Graduate of

Benjamin is a Singapore graduate and has

Singapore-based Benjamin Yeo was named

the Year for the company’s 2018 intake, with

since accepted a role as Operations Manager

Toll’s 2020 Graduate of the Year for his

the award presented by Toll Group Managing

for a key account in Singapore.

leadership and collaborative approach during

Director, Thomas Knudsen.

At the same ceremony, a series of Toll Values

his 12-month rotation program.

“Benjamin is highly regarded by all his

awards was presented to the following

The Graduate of the Year was announced

rotation managers, having successfully

graduates for their passion, achievements and

recently at a graduation ceremony marking

brought the various teams through the

the official completion of the program for the

challenges; this has earned him the

alignment with Toll’s values: • Ray Li – Customer; Hugh Davis – Teamwork;

2018 Toll Graduates team.

recognition and support from his teammates

“During this unprecedented time, our leaders,

on the ground. Benjamin is always keen to

graduates, rotation managers and various

learn new things and geared for a challenge,”

business partners from across Australia,

said the spokesperson.

2017 and was extended to various parts of

Singapore and New Zealand, came together

Recounting his experience working with

Asia – including Malaysia and Thailand –

for a virtual graduation ceremony, to

Ben on a change management project was

commemorate and congratulate our young

Toll Tasmania Shipping Manager Marine

The initiative has seen 35 Toll Graduates move

leaders,” a Toll spokesperson said.

Assurance and Deputy DPA, Scott Cameron.

through the Toll divisions with the opportunity

“Having completed their full two-year

“On all accounts Ben upheld a firm position

to work in other geographies across the Toll

rotation program, these 26 young logisticians

on the advantages of the change and

network including China, Taiwan, Japan,

are now moving into roles across core

demonstrated true leadership through

Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

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Jarryd Minton – Progress; Philip Limantara – Accountability; Vivian Chen – Integrity.

• The Toll Graduate Program commenced in

in 2019.

Australian PMI indicates activity expansion in manufacturing The Australian Industry Group Australian

in the large food and beverages sector,

“The building materials, metals and

Performance of Manufacturing Index

with new orders from food wholesale

chemicals sectors remained in contraction.

(Australian PMI) has seen a positive

distributors improving with the relaxation

Across the manufacturing sector,

improvement in June.

of trading restrictions. Less positively,

production lifted and encouragingly new

The Australian PMI increased by 9.9

manufacturers who supply locally made

orders rebounded strongly following sharp

points to 51.5 – readings above 50 points,

metal products and building materials to

contractions in April and May.”

according to Australian Industry Group (Ai

the construction industry reported a sharp

Willox said employment has merely

Group), indicate expansion in activity.

reduction in new orders.

stabilised after the contractions of the

The June result comes in the wake of

“Manufacturing performance edged ahead

previous two months.

April’s largest ever monthly fall in the

in June largely on the back of a solid lift

“Wage levels also levelled off after the

Australian PMI. However, while the result

in the large food and beverages sector as

very rare fall recorded in May,” said Willox.

is the largest ever monthly rise, it was

restrictions on cafes and restaurants were

“We are still well short of a recovery even

narrowly focused on some sub sectors

eased,” said Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox.

with the quantity of fiscal stimulus in the

and indicates an improvement from recent

“The machinery and equipment sector

economy and the next couple of months

depths rather than a recovery to buoyant

enjoyed a spike in sales associated with

will provide a critical test of how well the

conditions.

end-of-financial year buyers taking

economy is positioned to cope with the

Almost all of the improvement reflected

advantage of the expanded instant asset

withdrawal of stimulus currently scheduled

in June’s Australian PMI was concentrated

write-off provisions.

for the end of September.”

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VIC to bust congestion, improve productivity with $525M investment The Victorian Government will also provide $179.8 million towards the two key projects and $25.7 million for targeted road safety works.

Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, said the road and rail projects will better connect Victorians and provide a boost for major regional centres.

“This partnership with the Commonwealth will build projects regional communities need and help keep our construction industry Infrastructure investments are key to imrproving traffic flow.

strong – which is more important than ever right now as we rebuild from the pandemic,”

More than half a billion dollars is now

Development, Michael McCormack, said the

said Andrews.

being invested in critical infrastructure jobs

Government has worked with the Victorian

“This package is on top of our $2.7 billion

across Victoria.

Government to provide additional funding

we’re investing in new projects across

The Commonwealth and Victorian

for two key infrastructure projects.

the state to get shovels in the ground –

governments will support construction

“We are providing an additional $178.2

and boots in the mud – to kickstart our

jobs across Victoria by jointly investing an

million towards the Regional Rail Revival

economy,” he said.

additional $525 million to deliver shovel-

package in Victoria, bringing the total

Minister for Population, Cities and Urban

ready infrastructure projects and urgent road

Australian Government contribution to this

Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, the said funding

safety upgrades.

project to $1.8 billion,” said McCormack.

injection would deliver shovel-ready projects

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said further

“The Federal Government will also provide

investment in infrastructure would play a

an additional $70.6 million in funding to

for Victoria.

“This funding will significantly boost the

critical role in the Commonwealth’s JobMaker

complete the duplication of the Princes

Regional Rail Revival Package, helping to

plan and help the Victorian economy as it

Highway East between Traralgon and Sale,

improve conditions for train passengers on

recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

bringing the total Australian Government

their journeys to and from Melbourne,”

“Partnering with State and Territory

contribution to $202.6 million for this

Governments to invest in more infrastructure

project,” he said.

said Tudge.

“At the same time, investment in targeted

projects across Australia is a key part of our

Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, said

road safety works and the Princes Highway

JobMaker plan to rebuild our economy and

the additional $320 million in federal

duplication will mean safer, reliable roads for

create more jobs,” said Morrison.

funding had taken the Commonwealth’s

thousands of Victorians,” he said.

“This funding injection means we have

infrastructure investment in Victoria to more

Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure,

brought forward or provided additional

than $29.5 billion.

Jacinta Allan, said this investment built on

funding in excess of $830 million to Victoria

“Federal funding for this package has been

the State Government’s investment in roads

in the past eight months.

“This package builds on the fast tracking

drawn from the recently announced $1.5

and rail in regional Victoria.

billion allocation to priority shovel-ready

“We’re building the transport infrastructure

of $514 million for infrastructure in Victoria

projects and targeted road safety works and

to support better connections to our

which we announced last November,

is in addition to our existing commitments,”

regional cities and country towns and deliver

locking in priority upgrades that will bust

said Frydenberg.

safer roads and more reliable regional rail

congestion, increase productivity, improve

“We will continue to work closely with

safety, and boost jobs at a time we need it

both levels of Government in Victoria to

journeys,” she said.

The jointly-funded package is

most,” he said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

get Victorians home sooner and safer whilst

supported by investments from the

creating jobs and supporting our economic

Commonwealth ($320.3 million) and

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

recovery,” he said.

Victorian Government ($205.5 million).

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SPARE PARTS

ECONOMY

What you need to know in August MANUFACTURERS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRAILING EQUIPMENT – AND AUSTRALIA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR AT LARGE – COULD BENEFIT FROM A REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS AS SUGGESTED IN A NEW ROADMAP. GOING GREEN ALSO HAS ITS ADVANTAGES FOR PORT OPERATORS AND LOCAL COUNCILS.

3.3%

0.25%

2.5%

INFLATION EXPECTATIONS JUNE 2020

INTEREST RATE JUNE 2020

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION MARCH 2020

Not-for-profit organisation, Energy

“The report sets out a practical plan

is the creation of a new peak bodies

Efficiency Council, and Australian Industry

for ensuring industry has the support it

forum, the Industry Council on Energy

Group, an association reported to represent

needs to squeeze more value from energy

and Emissions (ICEE). This committed

business’ interests, welcomed a new report

and reduce emissions over time,” said

group, modelled on existing initiatives

in June that details a practical plan for

Australian Industry Group CEO, Innes

addressing the built environment, would

rapidly transforming Australia’s energy and

Willox. “Achieving global competitive

represent all parts of industry, and engage

carbon management market.

advantage for Australian industry in a

deeply with governments to co-design

Pivot – Rebound – Transform highlights

world heading for net zero emissions

the crucial role of a vibrant energy and

will be accelerated by a rich relationship

policies and programs, supporting their effective implementation.

emissions management sector that supports

with technology and service providers

Energy Efficiency Council CEO, Luke

Australian industry to build a new energy

that can support better emissions and

Menzel, said that ICEE would foster

advantage while lowering emissions. It

energy management. This plan shows

collaboration between industry and

was prepared by an independent group of

how industry and government can work

government and build momentum for

energy and carbon experts convened by the

together to make this vision a reality.”

emissions reduction efforts.

Energy Efficiency Council.

One of the report’s key recommendations

“The transition to a net zero economy is absolutely possible for Aussie industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward,” he said. “It will require deep collaboration across industry, and between industry and government, over many years. A new Industry Council on Energy and Emissions will help ensure this collaboration takes place, and that Australian industry thrives as our energy system transforms.”

Meanwhile, a plan to develop a Port accreditation system at Fremantle by three councils has been tabled as a way to fast track cleaner freight initiatives.

Meanwhile, in Europe, associations are calling for future-proof rest areas.

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City of Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt, Melville Mayor George Gear and East

movements to and from Fremantle,” he said.

The transition to a net zero economy is absolutely possible for Aussie industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward.

“Trucks that are quieter, cleaner, more efficient and can carry full loads would enable a more efficient utilisation of the road network, delivering improved

Fremantle Mayor Jim O’Neill, acting on

In an issued statement the three mayors

operating efficiencies and reducing impact

feedback by disgruntled residents, are

said they would ideally like to see a

on local residents and the environment,”

pushing for stricter controls on the types

working group comprising Fremantle

said Pettitt.

of trucks allowed along the Fremantle

Ports, Main Roads, the Freight Logistics

“There are plenty of examples around

Port freight link where screeching brakes,

Council, Western Roads Federation,

Australia and the world where this has

exhaust fumes and congestion on roads at

Transport Workers Union, and local

happened to great effect. It really is a no

peak times was commonplace.

councils form a working party that

brainer for our community.”

In addition to restricting access to older,

can make recommendations to State

Initial ideas floated under the proposed

dirtier trucks, the mayors are calling for

Government on the best approach.

initiative involved limiting truck

State Government incentives for clean,

A key focus would be encouraging freight

movements during commute times,

quieter trucks and ultimately a zero

operators to upgrade to cleaner, more

with smoother freight runs encouraged

emissions truck fleet based on hydrogen

modern trucks rated at least to Euro 6

through green light coordination on Leach

and electric vehicles.

emission control standards and ultimately

Highway.

This includes having the Government

electric and hydrogen vehicles.

All trucks, eventually, would be required to

work with industry to incentivise quieter

Brad Pettitt said delivering cleaner freight

have exhaust gas recirculation technology.

trucks to operate outside of business and

initiatives should happen whatever the

With nearly half the commercial vehicles

especially peak hours.

outcomes of the impending Westport

operating in Australian cities built prior

Taking a leaf out of the zero-emission zone

Taskforce Report on the future of

to 1996, trucks lacking modern pollution

pioneered at the Port of Los Angeles in

control technology were now over-

Long Beach, the intent is to reduce the

Fremantle Port, as it would deliver great benefits.

effects of noise and diesel pollution on

“Regardless of what happens with the

The World Health Organization has

local residents by capping freight volumes

port in the long-term, we all want to

identified air and noise pollution as

and ensuring only cleaner and quieter

see greater productivity, better efficiency

trucks can access the port.

and less community impact of freight

a potential cause of heart disease and hearing loss.

represented on local roads.

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Safe and timely delivery

BULK FUEL CARRIER, TROJAN HAULAGE, RUNS A VERSATILE OPERATION AND HAS INCREASED ITS PRODUCTIVITY POTENTIAL WITH ITS LATEST POCKET ROAD TRAIN COMBINATION DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY ATE TANKERS. Founded in 2012, Trojan Haulage is a family

ability, the business invests in state-of-the-

Management Scheme (AMMS) rating.

owned and operated transport business

art road transport technology from ATE

This ATE Tanker combination, according to

that is based in Western Australia and

Tankers.

Callum, will travel from the Kwinana fuel

aims to bring ‘old fashioned values’ to the

“Our high level of service and attention to

terminal to the company’s client base in

industry while focusing on providing the

detail is what drives our business growth,”

regional WA – both on and off the road.

best service possible to its valued clients.

Callum Lumsden, Director of Trojan

Trojan Haulage placed the order with ATE

Trojan Haulage delivers fuel safely and

Haulage, says. “We have a great team of

Tankers to assist with growth in the fuel

efficiently throughout its home state,

staff who support our business from top

business. “We currently operate four ATE

servicing retail, mining and agricultural

to bottom and wouldn’t be where we are

combinations and specify the manufacturer

industries. To do this to the best of its

today without them.”

for build quality and acute attention to

To ensure greater flexibility in the Trojan

detail,” Callum says. “At Trojan Haulage,

Haulage fleet to cart both spirits and

we also enjoy working with like-minded

diesel to clients across WA, Callum

family operations like ATE Tankers. The ATE

consulted with ATE Tankers on the design

team have been a pleasure to deal with

and manufacture of a pocket road train

from start to finish.”

combination.

“The pocket road train is designed to be paired with an 8x4 prime mover, meeting

Fast Fact

the maximum length requirement in WA of

In addition to transporting petroleum

27.5m in length,” he says. “We wanted to

products, WA-based Trojan Haulage

design and build a combination that gave

can also be called upon to move

our business maximum versatility while

emulsions, lubricants, acid, crude

still maintaining a healthy payload. Our

oil and other dangerous goods. The

drivers have commented on how well the

fleet specifies road tankers from ATE

combination tows at maximum load which

Tankers to get the job done.

is an important aspect of the design.”

Equipment versatility with maximum payload capability is a standout feature for

Contact

Callum.

ATE Tankers 29-35 Vella Drive Sunshine West VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9310 2722 E: sales@atetankers.com.au Web: www.atetankers.com.au

“This pocket road train combination can service all our clients while simultaneously Australian Made CEO, Ben Lazzaro, says buying Australian strengthens local manufacturing capabilities.

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maintaining efficiencies loading to our maximum allowable Accredited Mass

Champions of Aussie authenticity FUEL DISTRIBUTOR, KEL CAMPBELL, INVESTS IN AUSTRALIAN MADE ROAD TANKERS FROM ATE TANKERS TO MANAGE A COMPETITIVE GENERAL ACCESS FLEET THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL INDUSTRY. Kel Campbell Fuel haulage distributes fuel

The company currently uses four road tanker

our fleet.”

and engages in other contracts out of

combinations built by ATE Tankers which

The single tankers are paired to 2020 model

Sydney into short-haul areas as far as Eden

were all purchased in 2020. These include

Kenworth T410s which also feature pump

in the South, Newcastle in the North and

two 19m tanker combinations (56,000-litre

Galong in the West. The business also has a

Gross Vehicle Mass – GVM – with seven

units on the trucks.

“The pumped tri-axle has a carrying capacity

retail arm that operates 13 Caltex-branded

compartments) and two tri-axle road tankers

of 28,560kg which is about 34,350 litres of

service stations and diesel stops in that

(45,000-litre GVM with six compartments.

diesel at a utilisation rate of 100 per cent. This

distribution area.

Tim Campbell, Managing Director, and having

is around 400 litres more than some older tri-

worked in the business since 1994, says the latest order from ATE Tankers focuses on

axle configurations we have in our fleet.”

Tim says the fleet has another 19m

Australian Made

value “with a view to maximise payload on

combination in build with ATE Tankers at the

Australian Made Campaign Chief

general access vehicles with no Performance-

moment and is due for delivery early August.

Executive, Ben Lazzaro, says ATE

Based Standards (PBS) requirements”.

He adds that while PBS vehicles are an

“It’ll be pumped with a 2020 Kenworth

Tankers is a great example of Australian manufacturing excellence.

important part of Kel Campbell’s future, the

One of the most important considerations

“It’s clear the entire ATE Tankers

particular mix of vehicles from ATE Tankers is

for Kel Campbell is specifying road transport

has enormous pride and passion

better suited for general access.

equipment that is Australian built for

for producing the highest quality

“Two of the 19m tankers are being pulled

Australian conditions.

products right here in Australia,” he

by 2020 model Kenworth T610 SARs,”

“Also, given these tankers were built to

says. “As the country’s only certified

Tim says. “One is pumped, with the pump

a tight budget to fit in with the contract

Australian Made tanker manufacturer,

unit on the prime mover. The pumped 19m

work and keep us cost competitive against

the Australian Made logo helps ATE

combination has a carrying capacity of

major carriers who are ‘volume buyers’, ATE

Tankers make a powerful statement

38,740kg which translates to around 45,500

delivered,” he says.

about its product offering and

litres of diesel at a utilisation rate of 100 per

The new tankers will journey throughout

commitment to local manufacturing.”

cent. This is around 950 litres more than

Sydney, Illawarra and the South Coast of

some older 19m configurations we have in

New South Wales. Tim adds these road

T610 SAR.”

tankers will travel on bitumen for about 99 per cent of the time.

“Part of the reason for specifying ATE Tankers was how great their equipment looks on the road when I saw another carrier using them,” Tim says. “They used trusted name brand suppliers for their equipment such as Liquip, Hendrickson, WABCO, Hella and JOST. The process of dealing with ATE was easy and even during the Covid-19 pandemic they met their strict delivery window times with zero delays.”

Contact

Kel Campbell turns to ATE Tankers for quality general access road tankers.

ATE Tankers 29-35 Vella Drive Sunshine West VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9310 2722 E: sales@atetankers.com.au Web: www.atetankers.com.au

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REDARC on advanced manufacturing technology REDARC ELECTRONICS IS AN ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER WIDELY RECOGNISED FOR ITS RANGE OF AUSTRALIAN MADE HEAVY VEHICLE PRODUCTS. THE PROUD FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS IS BASED IN LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. REDARC’s products, according to Managing Director, Anthony Kittel, benefit from an

Semi-Anechoic Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Chamber test facility.

ever-increasing level of quality and rugged durability, through continuous improvement, world class manufacturing processes and capability to test products to the extremes.

In October 2018, REDARC’s upgraded facility officially opened with an additional 3,000-square-metres of advanced manufacturing and testing space.

“A credit to REDARC’s success, and future success is our focus on innovation, building a team-based culture and our willingness to embrace risk,” Anthony says.

A peek behind the curtain reveals the breadth of REDARC’s $22m expansion investment to meet increasing demand and expand the inhouse testing capabilities.

The technology that produces printed circuit boards changes rapidly. REDARC’s new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line is specified so highly that it is one of few in the world, placing components twice as fast as their older model, and allowing the company to ramp up production by 250 per cent.

The HALT/HASS (Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Highly Accelerated Stress

Compatibility (EMC) Chamber is a multi-

Switch (BMIS) exceeds the requirements of

Screening) compresses the time required

functional EMC test facility and complies

the charging systems on large diesel engines

to determine the life of the product and

with international immunity and emission

in 12V and 24V systems and features an

identifies potential weaknesses in the design.

test standards which ensures products won’t

ISO 26262 rated dual redundancy system

It tests to extreme temperatures from +200°C

interfere with each other, communications

to avoid false triggering. The Roll Over

to -100°C and uses a vibration platform to

systems etc causing static, which is typically

Sensor (ROS) is resilient to truck electrical

ensure our products can withstand extreme

picked up on the drivers radio, and ensures

environments, immune to vibration, shock,

conditions across Australia and the world.

the products themselves are not affected by

electrical transients and is rated to IP66, IP67

The AGREE or ‘Shake & Bake’ Chamber

any of these EMC generating systems.

and IP69K.

(named after the US military consortium that

“Manufacturing heavy vehicle safety

first issued specifications requiring their use) is

products at our facility also provides

a combination of an electro-magnetic shaker

capability to meet a range of stringent

and climatic chamber that simulates 10 years

local and international quality standards,”

of a product’s life in two days.

Anthony says.

The Semi-Anechoic Electro-Magnetic

For example, the Battery Master Isolation

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Excellence by design WITH A HISTORY DATING BACK OVER HALF A CENTURY, FORT VALE HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LEADING GLOBAL PRODUCER OF VALVES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT USED IN THE TRANSFER OF LIQUIDS BY ROAD, RAIL AND SEA. When it comes to the safe and efficient

In short, using products that are robust

communicate with and readily available

transport of liquids, particularly flammable

and reliable for a long period of heavy-duty

whenever I need to talk with them,”

or other dangerous goods (DG) liquids,

use makes good business sense in terms of

Dragon says.

it’s imperative that the equipment used in

retaining satisfied customers who generally

“Our work includes everything from

transferring the product from the terminal

return for repeat business in the future.

refurbishing and refit work to major

to the transporting vessel and from the

For Dragon Crncevic, Head of Operations

structural repairs and we’ve found Fort

transporting vessel to the end user provides

of the tanker service and repair facility

Vale equipment lasts very well and

reliable and leak-proof containment.

Western Tankers Melbourne, the decision

generally only needs to be replaced due to

As for the companies that install, repair

to continue using Fort Vale products on his

accident damage.”

and maintain this equipment for end

customer’s tankers is an easy one because

Meanwhile up north, it’s a similar

user clients, being able to depend on the

he rarely has any issues.

sentiment from Tracey Gee who along with

precision build quality of Fort Vale products

“I’ve really had no dramas with Fort

husband Shane Gee runs Acacia Ridge

is paramount to the current and future

Vale – the equipment is very reliable and

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success of their businesses.

the company representatives are easy to

Park west of Brisbane.

“We did try another brand of valves for a while but returned to Fort Vale because the quality and design are clearly superior, providing the long-lasting leak-free results our customers demand,” Tracey says.

“I take care of the accounts for the business and Fort Vale is really professional in their approach to our business which makes things run smoothly for me in terms of administrative duties.

“Now that Fort Vale has a branch in Australia I’ve found it a lot easier to get hold of the right person to help me when necessary.”

Acacia Ridge Container Park services ISO tanks used for intermodal (road, rail and sea) transport of liquids. To comply with relevant Australian standards these tanks are regularly pressure tested to ensure complete product containment.

“The reliability and durability of Fort Vale products ensure that the integrity of the ISO tanks we service is maintained to the highest standard,” Tracey concludes.

Contact

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Cream of the crop AUSTRALIA’S LEADING TRANSPORT OPERATORS, PARTICULARLY IN DAIRY COLLECTION, SPECIFY THE LATEST A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS FROM BYFORD EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE OPERATIONS IN WHAT IS AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE MARKET. Byford’s 26m Farm Collection road tanker

considerations for Australian milk transport

Chris says. “Working with the states and the

combination is the only Level 1 Performance-

operators and other bulk liquid carriers when

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for

Based Standards (PBS) approved vehicle over

it comes to investing in modern road tankers.

several years now, we are close to gaining a

20m in length that can legally and physically

“Milk factories are also now specifying

dairy gazette or dairy commodity route that

access most dairy farms in Victoria. This,

the new 26m Byford combinations as they

will gazette all farms for the Byford 26m

according to National Sales and Compliance

look after their suppliers better with trailer

combinations. No matter what transport

Manager, Chris Nisbet, is due to a patented

sets not tearing up the farm tracks and

company collects the milk, as long as they

steer axle design.

Productivity and compliance are major

driveways,” Chris says. “The councils are

use a Byford 26m combination, they can

also more supportive of access to and from

collect the milk.”

Fast Fact Since 1975, Byford Equipment has

The councils are also more supportive of access to and from farm by allowing these smarter vehicles to go more places as they have learnt that they won’t rip up or damage the council’s roads.

proven to be a leader in the design and fabrication of tankers made from

farm by allowing these smarter vehicles to

Full compliance support is also available

stainless steel, duplex metals and

go more places as they have learnt that they

to all Byford customers – from PBS vehicle

aluminium for the food, wine and

won’t rip up or damage the council’s roads.”

approval through to coordinating farm

chemicals industries. The specialist

Route access and PBS also play important

manufacturer strives to set industry

roles in supporting transport businesses.

access.

Byford is committed to designing and

benchmarks in innovation, quality,

“Most of the dairy farms in Australia are

producing productive road tankers that

productivity and service.

based in Victoria and the close-by regions

future-proof fleets with innovative gear which

of New South Wales and South Australia,”

is intended to be used well into the future.

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Byford road tanker combinations average 250,000 kilometres per year on some of the harshest farm driveways and local roads in the country and have been found to be very reliable.

“With future-proofing in mind, VicRoads, for instance, may offer higher mass

Byford tankers built to Booth’s specifcations.

approvals once bridges and structures are upgraded,” Chris says. “Our Series II

best suit the needs of the operator. Other

26m A-doubles are designed with larger

available options range from compensating

barrels but still on the 2-2-2- footprint. If

turntables to pumping equipment and

this upgrade to mass happens, these can

Byford breathers.

Fast Fact

be brought back and a third axle added to

Chris says BPW Transpec has been working

National freight and logistics service

each trailer allowing the next jump from

hard to make improvements to the steer

provider, Booth Transport, have just

74.5 tonnes up to 85-tonne approval.”

axles it produces. “Byford road tanker

taken delivery of additional Byford

All milk collection tankers from Byford

combinations average 250,000 kilometres

26m Farm Collection combinations to

are supplied with side entry man-ways

per year on some of the harshest farm

add to their growing fleet. This brings

and fail-safe automatic loading/unloading

driveways and local roads in the country

the total number of Byford 26m Farm

venting systems as standard. These dairy

and have been found to be very reliable.

collection combinations currently

tankers also feature insulated barrels,

The experienced and diligent Byford

collecting milk on the road every day in

stainless steel outer skin with mirror finish,

team are poised to add value to transport

Australia to 130 tanker combinations.

pneumatic fill/CIP valving, internal Clean in Place (CIP) lines, fully welded dished

businesses Australia-wide.

“With our office in Moama, New South

baffles and bulkheads as well as toolbox,

Wales, along with our Fitzgerald Rd, Truganina

air bag suspension, aluminium wheels, LED

Melbourne branch, Byford is on-hand to

lighting and JOST Modul landing legs.

provide quality road transport equipment and

Byford also tailor the tankers it builds to

thorough customer service.”

Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway Moama NSW 2731 Ph: 03 5482 0666 Email: enquiries@byfordequipment.com.au

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A double take A NEW BYFORD A-DOUBLE TANKER OPERATING UNDER PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS IS ENABLING TOOWOOMBA TRANSPORT BUSINESS FARMHAUL TO REALISE SIGNIFICANT PAYLOAD GAINS ON THE ROUTE BETWEEN THE PORT OF BRISBANE AND TOOWOOMBA. A-double uptake is on the rise across

Darling Downs,” Geoff says.

“The beauty of the Byford combination

the industry amongst operators looking

The vegetable oil is imported from overseas

is that if need be we can use it to carry

to optimise payload capacities on

and is delivered into the tankers at a

specific routes.

temperature of 750C to ensure it remains

other liquids which makes it a very versatile addition to our fleet.”

One such operator is Farmhaul, which

in a fluid state during transit.

Farmhaul was started in 1997 and now

as the name suggests operates a fleet

The elevated temperature is maintained by

incorporates 36 trucks, 36 full-time drivers,

of trucks hauling farm-related products

the well-insulated barrels which feature a

a couple of casual drivers and an office

including vegetable oil that is used in the

double skin construction with insulation

staff of five people.

production of feed for cattle fattened at

material sandwiched between the two

The business operates seven days per week

feedlots in southeast Queensland.

stainless-steel surfaces.

and all of the drivers are Basic Fatigue

According to Farmhaul owner Geoff Harris,

Geoff explains that stainless-steel barrels

Management (BFM) accredited which

the new stainless-steel Byford combination

rather than the fibreglass units which he

represents two firsts for his company in

also uses for other liquids are necessary

enables them to work a 14-hour day if required.

that it is the first A-double tanker set the

for this contract due to the sustained high

“The drivers’ shifts generally average

company has owned along with being the

temperature prerequisite of transporting

around 10 to 12 hours per day, five to six

first Byford-produced tanker combination

the vegetable oil.

days per week,” Geoff says. “We cover

to join the fleet.

“As well as the vegetable oils we deliver

most of Queensland and also down into

“We’re based in Pittsworth about

a variety of other liquids for the feedlots

35km southwest of Toowoomba and

including molasses and liquid feed

NSW as far as Dubbo in the central west of the state.”

we operate the A-double between the Port of Brisbane and feedlots on the

supplements, for which we use fibreglass

As for his reasons for choosing Byford,

barrelled tankers,” he says.

Geoff cites the company’s expertise in

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local dealer, Brown and Hurley, at Toowoomba,” Geoff says.

Given the rising acceptance of A-doubles on PBS-approved routes, Geoff agrees that the high productivity combination is the way of the future and, indeed, necessary in order to remain competitive.

“The extra volume we can carry with each load out of the Port of Brisbane to the Darling Downs makes a big difference to the efficiency of our operation,” Geoff says, adding that the A-double combination can haul 55 tonnes of vegetable oil with a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 85 tonnes under Higher Mass Limits (HML).

By way of comparison, Geoff says a B-double combination hauling the same

Byford Performance-Based Standards A-double.

Fast Fact

product on the same route has a legal

A Byford A-double stainless-steel

payload capacity of 40 tonnes.

tanker combination is proving highly

Another advantage of the A-double over

productive for Farmhaul – transporting

the B-double is the added versatility of

55-tonne payloads of vegetable oil

being able to split the combination into

from the Port of Brisbane to feedlots

two standard semi-trailers if required.

on the Darling Downs.

While Geoff says Farmhaul’s Byford A-double will be mostly running the same

producing stainless-steel tankers and

route under permit and will therefore not

its ability to manufacture the A-double

long way with me,” Geoff says.

be split very often, he acknowledges the

combination, including the tandem-axle

“I’m very happy with the end result –

benefit of having two equal sized tankers

dolly, within an acceptable timeframe.

even though they were building it in the

that could be used independently if

He also appreciates the fact that the

middle of the Covid-19 lockdown they

necessary. All up, the new Byford A-double

company’s representatives were always

still managed to finish it in close to the

is delivering everything Geoff expects,

available and willing to assist with his

timeframe they originally proposed.”

enquires throughout the entire process.

The combination is towed by a T659

not least a 55-tonne payload of vegetable oil on each trip.

“I hadn’t dealt with Byford prior to this

Kenworth, the brand that makes up the

and when I was in the initial stages of

majority of the prime mover fleet.

enquiring about the combination, they

“We’ve had a very good run from

were quick to call me back and explain

Kenworth over the years and we are

everything I needed to know – that goes a

looked after extremely well by our

Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway Moama NSW 2731 Ph: 03 5482 0666 Email: enquiries@byfordequipment.com.au

This Byford road tanker combination is built for freight task versatility.

www.trailermag.com.au

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Etching a milestone in the fuel industry CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP THIS YEAR, LIQUIP SALES QUEENSLAND HAS THRIVED ON THE BACK OF A DIVERSE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO THAT INCORPORATES CORE LIQUIP ROAD TANKER EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, AND MUCH MORE. The original Liquip Queensland was

making the big move ‘across the ditch’ he

units per year”.

established in 1981 as a company-

was working for a company that built fuel

“That same year a large fire appliance

owned branch and in 1990 became an

tankers and fire trucks.

producer went into receivership and was

independent entity. At this point Ernest

“We’ve been a proud Liquip distributor that

consequently well behind in its production

van Soest came onboard as Engineering

whole period which means we’ve backed the

and deliveries to Queensland Fire and

Manager, and in 2011 Ernest assumed

local petrochemical industry by selling and

Emergency Services,” Ernest continues.

ownership of the company.

Ernest hails from New Zealand and prior to

supporting the Liquip componentry as well

“As a result, we received a sizeable parcel

as managed associated servicing and repair

of work to help clear the backlog, which

work,” Ernest says.

enabled us to transition into a large player

By the mid-1990s, Liquip Queensland had

as a Queensland manufacturer in this field

established a strong presence in the fuel

of work.”

industry and in order to achieve further

This led to a steady stream of fire appliance

growth Ernest saw the need for some form

building work that has bolstered the Liquip

of diversification. It was then that Ernest

Sales Queensland business and engaged

Fast Fact

decided to put to good use some of the

around one third of its workforce over the

Liquip Sales Queensland has a 30-

skills he’d accumulated during his previous

past two decades.

year history in the service, repair and

working life in NZ.

The extra workload led to a number of

maintenance of road tankers and

“We were struggling to get enough work

changes, not least a move to larger premises

equipment as well as the building

to support the diversified-based growth we

at Pinkenba in 2006 that allowed Liquip

and fitout of other specialised gear

were seeking, so we tendered to Queensland

Queensland to continue supporting the

including fire appliances and service

Fire Appliances and were successful; we built

fuel and fire appliance industries, a site the

trucks for mine sites.

three prototype fire trucks in ’96 and by the

company still occupies today.

year 2000 we were building three to four

“Over the next couple of years we significantly expanded our support services, taking on two engineers – one electrical and one mechanical – as well as a purchasing officer, due to the serious growth in the business at that time,” Ernest says.

Despite the extra resources channelled into the fire appliance division, the core business centred around the petroleum industry which remained strong, according to Ernest.

“Over the years since the mid-90s we’ve done a lot of ‘re-horsing’ of bulk LPG transportation trucks as well as repair work on petroleum tankers,” he said, adding that one of the major improvements to the business came after moving into the Pinkenba site where a dedicated dangerous goods (DG) workshop was established.

State-of-the-art fire appliance.

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“As a drive-around facility, B-doubles can be

Liquip fitout on BFA rigid.

less than five kilometres away and we’ve

As a drive-around facility, B-doubles can be driven in one gate and out another which is a huge improvement over our previous site where they had to be driven in and backed out of the same gate.

also been servicing the major petroleum

downturn in the mining industry.

“Having this wide range of skilled

distribution fleets across Southern

“Around 2008 we started working in

tradespeople enables us to complete the

Queensland for a long period of time.”

conjunction with another local manufacturer

varied and diverse work that has kept the

As a DG workshop our services include:

producing large service trucks based on

business in good shape over the last 30

Degassing tankers, SLP inspections and

Caterpillar 773 and 775 off-road trucks for

years,” Ernest says.

hydrotests, hazardous area electrical repairs,

the mines,” Ernest says.

“The other company built the body and we

“As a Liquip distributor, we work closely with

Calibration and Certification of Bulk Flow metering Systems, installation and fitment of

did the installation and fitout and we were

us to participate in national projects which

Liquip’s level gauging systems (including the

completing between two and three units

could include flame-proofing of a number

industry leading Swift delivery system), and

annually.

“That work slowed in 2016 but in the

of vehicles from one of the larger petroleum

LPG hose reels.

According to Ernest, the workflow of business

meantime we’ve been building a lot of

“We are very proud of the fact that we are

smaller service vehicles which has kept us

an important part of a strong nation-wide

at current facility is consistently buzzing

busy. In fact, we recently finished a series

Liquip sales and servicing network that

and their afterhours tanker service support

of 23 small service trucks for a Western

effectively helps maintain Australia’s energy

is always in demand, but there is still room

Queensland mining operation and are

and resources supply sectors.”

to do extra on-site petroleum work which

currently completing another six for a large

enables the workload to be managed without

mining contractor,” he says.

the inconvenience and cost of relocating.

That said, Ernest describes another arm of

The company currently has 53 staff members

the business building mining service vehicles

electricians, painters, diesel mechanics,

which has tailed off in recent years due to a

hydraulics fitters and a sheet metal worker.

driven in one gate and out another which is a huge improvement over our previous site where they had to be driven in and backed out of the same gate,” Ernest explains.

“The location is ideal for our line of work, with the three major petroleum companies

the supply, fitout & testing of Liquip fuel and

including boilermakers, fitter/welders, auto

the other Liquip distributors which allows

outfits, for example,” Ernest adds.

Contact Liquip Sales (QLD) 730 MacArthur Avenue Central Pinkenba QLD 4008 Ph: 07 3633 9100 Web: www.liquip.com

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Hitchcocks Haulage tipping dry bulk single and 25m B-double tankers.

Pride and loyalty SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ARE OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE FOR HITCHCOCKS HAULAGE. TO MODERNISE ITS FLEET AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN ITS DIVERSE OPERATIONS, THE FAMILY BUSINESS SPECIFIES ROAD TANKER COMBINATIONS FROM TIEMAN. Hitchcocks Haulage is based in Bomaderry,

combinations from Tieman as equipment

in Italy – a family business that partnered

New South Wales, and was founded by Jim

replacements.

with Tieman in 2008 for distribution of

and Ida Hitchcock in 1971. The business

This year, Hitchcocks Haulage has taken

initially traded as Jim Hitchcock Haulage and

delivery of O.ME.P.S tri-axle single and 25m

their tankers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

expanded its services to support general

B-double aluminium tipping dry bulk tanker

Tieman satisfied Colin’s requirement for

freight, paper and bulk liquid products.

combinations for carrying starch. These

fitment of Hendrickson running gear, made

In 2005, Colin and Jayne purchased Jim

combinations are manufactured by O.ME.P.S

possible with a O.ME.P.S unique bolt-on

Hitchcock Haulage from their parents and now trade as Hitchcocks Haulage.

Colin and Jayne diversified into dry bulk starch transport in 2013 for Manildra Group and also manage packaging industry contracts for companies like Orora.

“Our first experience with a Tieman tanker was when we purchased one in the acquisition of another business in 1993,” Colin says. “We have been a loyal Tieman customer ever since and have purchased quite a few stainless steel chemical tankers over the years.”

To ensure a safe, reliable and productive fleet, Colin specified additional road tanker

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Colin and Jayne Hitchcock.

steel hanger design which allows for any

Single 55m³ tipping dry bulk tanker.

brand of suspension and axles to be fitted.

Other European manufacturers use welded aluminium hangers hence Hendrickson cannot be used. So O.ME.P.S ability and offer to customise simply meant shipping the Hendrickson suspension and axles to Italy for fitment.

“All of our trailers are fitted with Hendrickson Intraax suspension,” Colin says. “If a trailer supplier can’t supply us with Hendrickson we simply don’t buy that brand. This was no problem at all for Tieman.”

the tanker. They are fitted with five Solimar

have always had a very good relationship with

The 29-cubic-metre B-double lead tipping

aerators which provide an effective aeration

tanker has a steel chassis. Both the 55-cubic-

zone to fluidise the starch for discharge.

the Tieman management and family and we expect that to continue for years to come.”

metre B-double rear and tri-axle single

The tankers are fitted with WABCO Electronic

Geordie Fairweather, Tieman Business

55-cubic-metre tankers are designed to

Braking Systems (EBS) and side underrun

Development Manager – Dry Bulk, visited

optimise payload. They feature aluminium

O.ME.P.S’ factory in Italy in 2019 and met

chassis which are independent of the tipping

protection rails offering the highest level of safety.

vessel. There are many robotic welding

A diesel drive compressor power pack is

“Having been involved with the dry bulk

processes used on the vessels and chassis

fitted to the rear tanker of the B-double. The

tanker industry for over 20 years, I was

during manufacture guaranteeing premium

package is powered by a Hatz 4L41C engine

really impressed with their engineering and

weld quality and integrity. The lightweight

which drives a Power Take-Off (PTO) mounted

manufacturing quality,” Geordie says. “They

aluminium chassis offer maximum payload

hydraulic pump to tip the vessels and a

are passionate about their business and their

every load.

Gardner Denver XK18 screw compressor to

readiness to customise tanker designs and

The tankers are fitted with dual sided top

pneumatically discharge the tankers. This

specifications ensures fit for purpose, high

walkways, collapsible handrails and O.ME.P.S

package provides the optimum balance of

quality equipment.”

500mm diameter quick release loading

air flow and pressure to quickly and quietly

Tieman, Geordie says, now stocks an

hatches with only four cam levers. The

discharge the tankers.

extensive range of dry bulk spare parts,

circumferential welds are ground flat inside

The tankers are pressurised for discharge via

bringing world leading products, technical

the vessel to allow free flow of the product

the 3” polished stainless steel airlines, Solimar

support and excellent customer service

to the discharge cone when tipped. To assist

aerators in the discharge cone and the 2” top

to the market. “A best in industry quality

with product cleanout at the end of the load,

airline which enters the vessel at the front. A

lightweight aluminium tanker product,

a pneumatic vibrator is fitted at the rear to

2” air release system is fitted, enabling the

combined with in-house expertise in

the underside of the vessel.

operator to reduce the vessel pressure by

Performance-Based Standards (PBS), ensures

The discharge cones are manufactured from

opening a ball valve at ground level.

Tieman has great solutions for everyone’s dry

polished stainless steel, they are hinged and

“These new tankers are about 1.5 tonnes

bulk freight task to maximise extra payload

bolted for access and cleaning the inside of

lighter than the old ones,” Colin says. “We

and efficiencies.”

25m tipping dry bulk B-double.

with the owner, Mr Munzio, and his team.

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

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MODERN ROAD TANKERS Tieman PBS 30m fuel A-double.

Leading the way…but importanly supporting Australian Manufacturing!

TO MAINTAIN ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE IN FUEL DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PURTILL GROUP INVESTS IN EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND INNOVATIVE ROAD TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FROM TIEMAN. THE OPERATOR’S LATEST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS 30M A-DOUBLE COMBINATION SETS ANOTHER MAJOR MILESTONE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL FAMILY OPERATION. The Purtill family have operated in the

on reputation and their willingness to

Caltex Newport Terminal, Neville contacted

Southern Riverina area of New South Wales

work together to find a solution to our

since 1951. The business started in the

requirements,” Neville says – adding that

Tieman for their Performance-Based Standards expertise.

bus industry and branched out into Caltex

the relationship with Tieman dates back to

While the initial exercise of getting 30m PBS

fuel distribution in 1974. Today, Purtill

1998 when the company invested in its first

higher mass approval took Tieman nearly

Group operates from retail site locations

Tieman semi fuel tanker. “This particular

2.5 years through multiple bridge and route

in Deniliquin, Mathoura, Moama, Finley,

tanker is still in the fleet and working well,

assessments, the benefits are such that

Tocumwal, Jerilderie, Hay and Barham.

but it is destined for our historic collection at

the Purtill Group are the first in industry in

The company fleet, according to Managing

‘The Depot’ museum. “We see the Tieman

Victoria to now operate three Tieman 30m

Director, Neville Purtill, includes three 30m

and Purtill partnership as an important part

A-doubles, two 25m and two 19m B-doubles

of doing business, especially because it is one

A-doubles from Newport fuel terminal to Hay and Deniliquin in NSW.

fitted with pumping equipment along with eight prime movers.

family business working collaboratively with another family business.”

“PBS has enabled us to achieve huge

The Purtill Group has invested in Tieman

When the time came to modernise road

our project was spot on due to both Victoria

equipment for more than 20 years.

transport equipment and settle on the

opening routes for 30m A-doubles and their

“Our selection of Tieman was based both

most efficient combination loading out of

bridge strengthening program. From where

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efficiency gains,” Neville says. “The timing of

we started to the final approvals, the PBS approval process has become a lot easier to navigate. The latest tankers and prime movers, being identical to those previously approved, were relatively simple to add to the PBS scheme.”

The aluminium fuel tankers are all proudly built in Australia flaunting many of Tieman’s unique design features to maximise on payload, structural integrity yet having the highest quality industry finish that reflects with the Purtill Group’s new fleet image – a stunning montage of rural backdrops on the sides of each tanker showcase the industries that they deliver fuel to.

Dual hose reel `Swift` meterless single pump system by Liquip Vic.

“Fleet presentation is hugely important,”

to use,” Neville says. It mitigates any risk

farm from semi-tankers in southern NSW

Neville says. “Our fleet are mobile billboards

for error. Again, great efficiency gains in

in the 1990s, first to deliver fuel on farm

and reflect to quality of our family business.”

from B-double tankers in southern NSW in

Each combination is fitted with dual

both weight and accuracy of both pump & drop deliveries.”

underslung hose reels and a Liquip Vic ‘Swift’

Superior efficiencies are achieved with

meterless single pump system offering pre-

increases of more than 25 per cent in

on farm from 30m A-doubles in Southern NSW thanks to Tieman.

set gravity, pre-set metered and pre-set bulk

payload when compared to a 25m B-double

“Australian manufacturing is very

discharge functions.

with similar specifications.

important to us,” Neville says. “The ability to

Dual underslung diesel and petrol hose reels

“The 30m A-doubles are a gamechanger

see first-hand the quality and workmanship

mounted onto a lightweight aluminium

for Purtill Group for both efficiency and

of Tieman Tankers has been a great

frame are located on each lead 30m tanker.

safety,” Neville says. “Fewer trips means less

benefit for us.”

So, flexibility of each lead tanker delivering fuel to farms in remote western areas of

time on the road, less chance of anything going wrong.”

NSW prior to returning to Newport allows

The Purtill Group takes tremendous pride in

maximum efficiency of fleet.

being innovative in its operations and has

“The `Swift` system is another game changer

been involved in several ‘industry firsts’ over

– it is accepted by our drivers and simple

the years including: first to deliver fuel on

the 2000s, and now the first to deliver fuel

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

Game-changing payloads.

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A level of customisation few companies can do ULAN WATER HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW TIEMAN CUSTOM SPECIFICATION 30,000-LITRE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD GRADE TANKER TO RUN A SAFER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE FLEET.

Proud owner – Mathew Buchanan.

Based in Central West New South Wales,

its value proposition, providing transport

confirms that the business supplies

Ulan Water is a locally owned and licenced

services, minor civil works, labour hire and

and services the Ulan area which is

water carting operation that has been in

ground maintenance services.

approximately a 40-minute drive from

business for 20 years. It is also diverse in

General Manager, Mathew Buchanan,

Mudgee and 15 minutes from Gulgong.

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duty of care requirements,” Mathew says.

“Where possible, Ulan Water shall always look to support Australian manufacturing much in the same way that we support local community. By purchasing Australian made, the Tieman brand guarantees a quality product which is important for Ulan Water for its storage and water carting trucks and other mobile plant and equipment. This equates to a healthy product for our customers and a safer working environment.”

For Mathew, Tieman run an efficient family company and always service with a smile.

“Tieman is always happy to help and the whole process of the tanker build is fantastic, backed by regular updates.”

Fleet presentation is also important to Ulan Water.

“For Ulan Water, health and safety is our “Ulan Water mobile plant and equipment

fitted with a high volume, hydraulic pump,

top priority and is policy driven,” Mathew

comprise three water tankers, three

flow meter and hose reel combined with

says. “This is demonstrated in part by

rigid water carts, three truck and dog

30 metres of 25mm hose. A high-pressure

having presentable drinking water trucks,

combinations, one side tipper, two tipper

wash gun was also added as per the

mobile plant and equipment that we are

trucks, five service trucks as well as

custom specification.

proud of. As a result, Ulan Water engages

earthworks equipment including excavators,

The tanker is protected with Tieman’s fail-

with reputable Australian suppliers and

grader, roller, bobcats, loader and lawn

safe vent disc design which prevents over

manufacturers to achieve this. Ultimately,

maintenance equipment,” he says – adding

pressurisation or vacuum damage from

special thanks to Tieman for all their service

that Ulan Water carts drinking water to

occurring while filling or discharging water.

and products – a job well done.”

the local mines and for domestic purposes.

“The fail-safe vent is especially important,

“For drinking water storage, high quality

morally, for Ulan Water, because it provides

drinking water facilities are in place and

a safe work environment for our workers

are complemented by having high quality

and protects the tanker during loading and

drinking water trucks operated by trained

unloading, and at the same time, ensures

and experienced workers.”

For over four years, Ulan Water has

the business is compliant for ‘plant’ and

partnered with Tieman for quality road

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

Customised accessories.

tanker combinations that meet health department accreditation requirements for carting potable water.

“A significant industry challenge that Tieman helps us overcome is providing stainless steel water tankers with flow meters, pressure cleaner and hose,” Mathew says. “The most important features of our Tieman tankers are the finish of the product, they’re very safe on the road and the design and finish is impeccable.”

The latest Tieman investment to join the Ulan Water fleet is a 30,000-litre stainless steel food grade polished tanker with two compartments. For the best flexibility and for efficient payload delivery, the tanker is www.trailermag.com.au

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Australian made and fit for purpose KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT PROVIDES AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY WITH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY FREIGHT APPLICATION. THE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED ENTERPRISE DELIVERS SPECIALISED TRAILERS, DOUBLING DOWN ON RELIABILITY, SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY. Economic recovery post Covid-19 requires

operators through the trailer specifications

Load Restraints, Slide-A-Gate and the

the nation’s freight carriers and logistics

that will best serve their needs whether

EZI Autodeck. All of these options are

firms to invest in Australian manufacturing

it be through lighter equipment for the

and local business. Victorian trailer builder,

tare weight advantages and/or ensuring

rigorously tested for optimal reliability and safety.

Krueger Transport Equipment, has served

truck-trailer combinations have access to

The Australian innovation does not stop

the commercial road transport industry

the most efficient routes. PBS also enables

here. Krueger’s revolutionary Road Friendly

for more than four decades, supplying

new opportunities with ‘interchangeability’

Suspension (RFS) is industry-leading

innovative semi-trailer designs and a

where operators can get the most value

technology. It provides freight carriers with

diverse selection of trailing equipment for

out of their road transport assets. With PBS

a low maintenance and high-performance

sale and rent, backed by a diligent servicing

optimisation, according to Krueger, the

capability when hauling cargo amid harsh

and parts division.

productivity gains are an additional bonus.

operating conditions.

The hard-wearing trailers that Krueger

Krueger’s PBS offering covers its entire

RFS is the only Australian-made suspension

builds include traditional B-double

range of trailers from container haulage

by a trailer manufacturer and was specified

combinations, flat tops and drop decks,

to general freight. The interchangeable

to address Australian road conditions. As

skeletal trailers with ultra-low profiles,

options that the manufacturer provides its

an entirely Australian-owned operations,

curtainsiders (Kurtainers), freezer vans

customers with ensures maximised fleet

Krueger works closely with its customers

and dry freight vans as well as larger

potential where everybody wins.

to develop new designs for use on

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

Krueger also produces specialised OH&S

metropolitan roads and highways in a

configurations.

and high productivity designs featuring

much shorter timeframe than imported

Krueger’s in-house PBS team can walk fleet

self-lifting gates, Lock N Load Buckle-less

alternatives can offer.

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Under the Federal Government’s Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements, RFS has the stamp of Government approval. Due to continuous innovation and improvement, the RFS portfolio is expanding with more high performance and low maintenance packages to support national linehaul

including fixed priced servicing, spare

fleets and can even benefit intrastate

parts, refurbishment options, smash and

operations with more durable gear. RFS

damage repairs, conversions and chassis/

options include axle capacity for highway

body modifications for all trailer makes and

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use, heavy duty axles for road train

models. A quick turnaround with minimal

Last year, Krueger Transport

applications as well as capacity for an easy read weigh gauge system.

disruption ensures that Krueger has all

Equipment doubled its capacity across

bases covered.

the business as part of an ongoing

This dedication to innovation drives all

Krueger has also doubled down on its

series of expansions. The project,

areas of the business – the suspension is

spare parts availability and RFS solutions to

according to Managing Director John

also fully supported by a national after

ensure optimal tare weight and improved

Krueger, was delivered under time

sales network.

equipment longevity for the trailers it

and under budget. He attributes

With the extension of the Federal

builds and services. Sourcing spare parts

the success of the expansion to the

Government’s tax asset write-off incentive,

is now made simpler with Krueger’s new

relentless passion for improvement of

Krueger is urging transport businesses

website. The list of available items include:

the strongest leadership team in the

Australia-wide to take up this generous

air bags, axle parts, brake boosters, brake

industry.

opportunity to invest in new equipment.

drums, brake fittings, chrome accessories,

Primed and ready to assist heavy vehicle

cleaning products, curtain ratchets, curtain

operators across the entire essential

straps and rollers, electrical cables, landing

services supply chain – from linehaul

legs, LED lighting, load binder straps, mud

to intrastate to final mile – Krueger’s

flaps, shock absorbers, wheel bearings,

national support capabilities are extensive,

signage and decals and more.

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

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Garnering growth in taxing times AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURES TOP QUALITY TRAILERS FOR THE LOCAL INDUSTRY, FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS THE DRAKE GROUP HAS PROUDLY PLAYED ITS PART IN KEEPING SKILLED AUSSIE WORKERS EMPLOYED DURING SOME CHALLENGING TIMES. It’s certainly not the first time The Drake

trailers throughout the first half of 2020.

Group has weathered the storm of a

Drake Trailers was founded in 1958 at

and introduced in 1980.

Then in 1984 the popular Deck Widener was

downturn in the economy – such as the

Rocklea in Queensland by Colin Drake. Colin

released and the same year saw the debut of

present one caused by the coronavirus – and

had a strong desire to build Australia’s best

the Full Modular Steerable Transporter.

it’s a fair bet it won’t be the last.

trailers and used an innovative approach to

In 1985 the Full Widener made its debut with

The thing about rock solid transport

design and develop better designs to meet

its main claims to fame being the ability to

equipment builders like Drake is that they

operators’ needs.

legally carry a 50-tonne payload and also ease

supply the vital equipment to Australian

This operating model has remained the

of loading and transporting wide machinery

transport businesses that are often required

company’s modus operandi to this day,

thanks to the axles and suspension widening

to maintain or even increase capacities

with some of the current designs being

with the frames. The design remains an

during times of economic uncertainty

evolutionary developments of revolutionary

typified by the present pandemic.

designs introduced many years ago.

industry standard to this day.

The passion for the product shown by The

To do this they need reliable and fit-for-

The Drake 4x8 Swingwing widening

Drake Group team members who produce

purpose trailing equipment which is precisely

lowloader which hit the market in 1969 is

the trailers is equally matched by many loyal

the reason why The Drake Group has

a prime example, another is the steerable

customers, many of whom have been using

remained busy cranking out a variety of

platform trailer originally built for Brambles

Drake trailers for decades.

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People like Peter Taylor, who owns Adelaide-

dollies. One of the quads is a 4x8 Swingwing

Honda powerpack.

based LCL Heavy Haulage.

low loader with a 2x8 dolly and another is a

“Another big highlight for me since buying

Peter’s experience with Drake trailers

4x4 full widener.

my first Drake trailer 20 years ago is how

stretches back to the turn of the century

One of the things that Peter likes about

much the painting process has improved

when he bought the first new unit which he

The Drake Group is a willingness to listen

since then. Drake has spent a lot of money

still operates today.

It is a tri-axle Deck Widener with a self-

to customer feedback and he says the

on improving their paint systems and the

company’s people including Managing

result is a first-class finish – you couldn’t ask

tracking rear axle – a feature which Peter

Director John Drake have always listened to

for better.”

has specified on all his subsequent Drake

his concerns and done their best to rectify

Another thing Peter has in common with

trailers due to its ability to dramatically

or modify designs to improve the products

The Drake Group is a fierce loyalty for the

reduce tyre wear and road damage from

in line with his requests and expectations.

Australian manufacturing industry, and he

scrubbing on turns.

“This original unit has travelled around two

He cites the example of chain-down points

is proud of the fact that his fleet of mostly

installed on the decks of his trailers.

Volvo prime movers and Drake trailers are

million kilometres in its lifetime so far and all we’ve had to do is replace the BPW selfsteering rear axle,” Peter explains.

“Every trailer in my fleet runs BPW drum brake axles – I won’t have anything else

Every trailer in my fleet runs BPW drum brake axles – I won’t have anything else because the product is so durable and reliable..

because the product is so durable and reliable.

“I asked for a lot of chain-down points on

built in Australia.

“One of our trailers is nearly 10 years old

the decks so I don’t need to use the side

“I’m very passionate about buying things

and has been doing around town work five

points because that damages the paint

to six days each week for its whole life and

work,” Peter says. “In my book you can

that are made in Australia,” Peter says.

“There should be more of it – we shouldn’t

we have not touched the axles or replaced

never have too many chain-down points on

be relying so heavily on other countries,

the brake linings.”

the decks.

especially China, for our manufactured

Peter currently owns five tri-axle and six

“I’ve also started specifying lay-down

quad-axle Drake trailers, along with three

ramps and the amount of fuel that saves is

goods.

“When I picked up my latest Drake trailer I

incredible,” Peter says.

actually said to John Drake that I was going

Other special features Drake has been happy

to put an ‘Australian Made’ badge on each

to incorporate, according to Peter, include

side near the Drake badge on the gooseneck

steps and hand grips on the gooseneck to

– he thought it was a great idea.

make it easier and safer to climb onto the

“Speaking about John Drake, whenever I go

decks and a nifty petrol can holder for the

there he always finds time to come and have a chat which is something I really respect and appreciate. It’s not often that the Managing Director of a large company goes out of their way to speak with customers like that.”

Peter also has high praise for The Drake Group Salesman, Byron Foss, who he describes as “my favorite salesperson and a good, solid family man.

“That really goes a long way with me and

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is a big part of why I like dealing with The

The Drake Group has been proudly

Drake Group; everyone there is extremely

manufacturing a diverse range of

friendly and helpful,” Peter days. “It’s a

trailers in Queensland since 1958. Its

strong Australian-owned family company

innovative designs have evolved over

with great people, great products and

the ensuing years to suit a legion

outstanding customer service.”

of Aussie transport operators who appreciate the quality of the products and the fact they’re built to withstand the toughest punishment this country can throw at them.

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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Proof of loyalty VAWDREY AUSTRALIA’S PROFICIENCY WITH SUPPLYING PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS SUPER B-DOUBLE SKELS ON DEMAND ENABLES ACFS PORT LOGISTICS TO SUSTAINABLY AND COMPETITIVELY GROW. Australia’s largest privately-owned container

white goods / electrical and furniture retail

known as ‘ACFS Spec’. This includes Fuwa

logistics business, ACFS Port Logistics,

customers. These trailers will expand on

K-Hitch landing legs, for ease of dropping

commenced operations in late 2005 and is

our four TEUs per trip, maximise weight

out of trailers, Air-Weigh IAP approved

on track to becoming the nation’s premier

for a bogie/bogie combination and

trailer scales, steerable axles on the bogie/

landside logistics provider. The business,

reduce running costs due to fewer axles

bogie sets, retractable suspension on

according to Managing Director and CEO,

in the application. Reducing the ongoing

the A trailer for the bogie/bogie sets and

Arthur Tzaneros, has developed a strong

running costs of servicing our customers

lightweight Alcoa wheels.

and loyal relationship of trust with Paul

is absolutely key, and we can share in the

“These lightweight trailers and features

Vawdrey and the Vawdrey Australia team.

“Paul Vawdrey actions our immediate

benefits with our customers.”

maximise weights per trip for our

The A-double combinations, Arthur says,

customers,” Arthur says. “The Fuwa

requirements on the back of a phone

will be used on the wharf and will also be

K-Hitch landing legs improve the speed for

call,” Arthur says – adding that ACFS

used at customer sites to manage heavier

drop and swap of our trailers and improves

recently ordered 14 Performance-Based

weights. These A-double sets will also be

operational safety for our employees.”

Standards lightweight bogie/bogie Super

paired with a 90-tonne Gross Vehicle Mass

The new trailers, according to Arthur, will

B-double skel combinations with retractable

(GVM) Mercedes-Benz prime mover.

be distributed throughout the national

suspension on the lead trailer to enable

“We ordered nine sets of PBS trailers on

ACFS fleet by Vawdrey on an ‘as needed’

rear/dock loading of both trailers in the

spec for the upcoming peak season and

basis. “This actually remains quite

set. “At ACFS, we are very focused on

took delivery of these units last month,”

flexible up until the day of registration,

delivering logistics solutions, and on this

Arthur says. “The remaining 11 sets were

as our business needs to remain agile

occasion, we required High Productivity

ordered on the back of a customer contract

to our customers and our own business

Vehicles (HPVs) carrying four twenty-

and are due to be delivered by the end of

requirements,” he says. “They will generally

foot equivalent units (TEUs) that could

this month.”

be doing metropolitan deliveries between

accommodate our discount retailers,

All of the trailers are tailored to what is

ACFS facilities and that of our customers.

Vawdrey Super B-double skels are rolling out.

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Mostly within 60km of the Port, but most of these trailers will be executing our Zone strategy which is to be within 15km of the customer for the final mile of delivery.”

Arthur expects volumes to grow by 20-30 per cent during the AugustDecember peak period annually. “ACFS is a company owned fleet, and we rarely use subcontractors to manage our volume levels, which requires us as a business to carefully plan our ongoing requirements,” he says. “We have learnt as a business over the years to carry additional capacity for the unknown or when a new contract may arise. We are always ready and prepared for growth.”

Earlier this year, ACFS acquired Kerry Logistics’ warehouse and transport business in Adelaide which strengthened the company’s presence in the container logistics supply chain.

“While the Kerry acquisition is not large in scale for ACFS – as we move over 800,000 TEU of FCL containers on a per annum basis nationally, It is strategically important, as ACFS did not have a presence in Adelaide until we acquired the Patrick Port Logistics business in 2016,” Arthur says. “This business was mainly supported by subcontractors only and was very small in scale. In a few short years we have developed the Adelaide business, including the Kerry Logistics business of late which will now make us a top three carrier in Adelaide in regards to scale, but we have also managed to add 22,000-square-metres of warehousing, as well as an empty park (ACFS e-Depot), which allows us to provide end to end solutions for our customers, with our aligned shipping lines. The fleet has grown to just over 25 trucks in

ACFS Port Logistics Managing Director and CEO, Arthur Tzaneros.

Adelaide, and we are focused on continued in the game.”

He adds that Vawdrey’s aftersales support

still get that sense of pride and excitement

have a ratio of four trailers to every truck in the fleet.”

is excellent. “We use the service centres

new baby has arrived in our ACFS family.

ACFS is a relationship-driven business with

nationally not only for Vawdrey trailers, but

We take great pride as a family, in who we

strong connections with its customers and

also our other trailers that were purchased

support, and what we do for the Australian

suppliers.

“When you have strong relationships, the

pre 2017.”

economy.”

detail can be worked out later – Vawdrey

manufacturing and supporting it where

just get on with the job,” Arthur says.

possible. “We have a sense of pride

“The Vawdrey product is made in Australia,

when we make these orders, and greater

and we also like to support private

satisfaction when we receive the Vawdrey

business where possible. We all have skin

product,” he says. “On a personal note, I

expansion in this market. Generally, we

when a new trailer sets arrive – it’s like a

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

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Difference in the detail MUSCAT TRAILERS HAS BUILT A SOLID REPUTATION IN THE TRAILER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND ITS EXTENSIVE REPEAT CUSTOMER PORTFOLIO IS A TESTAMENT TO THIS. Muscat Trailers was officially founded in

and manufacturing techniques and in the

son and CEO, Troy Azzopardi, who seeks the

1981 and the company has since gone from

process becoming well known for producing

opportunity for innovation and exciting new

strength to strength, improving its designs

some of the most durable and innovative

developments.

trailers available in Australia.

General Manager, Peter Davis, leads a strong

Manufacturers continue to grow in the

Muscat team from new apprentices and

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Australian market, to standardise designs

experienced tradesman to highly skilled

Muscat Trailers has manufactured

as a way of reducing costs. Muscat Trailers

engineers. The finished trailer is a reflection of

more than 8,000 trailers over the

Director, Maurice Azzopardi, has always

the brand and the pride in workmanship that

past 40 years, keeping Australian

remained the same, unpretentious and

each and every staff member dedicates to the

manufacturing alive and employing

modest, keeping costs down and making

job, right to the very end where End of Line

Australian workers.

the trailers strong and reliable while meeting

Manager, Michel Zlotkowski, ticks them off at

customer needs. This is supplemented by his

handover to the client.

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such as powerlines, buildings and trees, you can begin to appreciate the adverse safety issues caused by raising tipping bodies.

The need for a solution was required and this is when the relationship with US based E D Etnyre was born. A family owned and operated company, like Muscat Trailers, with a history in the construction of road building equipment dating back more than a century, this operation was a perfect fit.

Since our first delivery of the Falcon component in 2015, Muscat Trailers has spent approximately 150 hours per unit, fitting and assembling key components to make them compliant for the Australian market.

Muscat Trailers saw the product as an ideal complement to its existing trailer range and has had phenomenal success, selling Muscat Trailers has a dedicated engineering

organisations like HVIA) which gives it the

it to customers who appreciate this safe

team with the sole take of working with the

means to develop concepts that give its

alternative to tippers, whilst giving them the

customer. The team takes the customer from

customers the edge over its competitors.

ability to keep them at the forefront of ever-

the preliminary concept, design and field

About six years ago, after extensive market

changing industry needs.

testing, through to inspection and final

research, Muscat Trailers saw an opportunity

Muscat Trailers has an extensive customer

certification. The new and unique designs

and a gap in the Australian market for a safe

portfolio, and no matter who the customer

are always to meet the most intricate of

non-tipping trailer solution.

is, it treats them all with the same notable

customer needs as well as considering safety

Companies have been on a mission to look

customer service experience, backing each

and reliability.

Adaptability is an important characteristic

for ways to improve safety on their worksites,

and every one of its trailers with exceptional

and this has led to tipping exclusion zones

after sales customer service which includes

for businesses in the road transport

and the banning of trucks being moved

product support in every state of Australia.

industry, especially in a fluctuating market

with bins in the raised position. While these

This was increased with the employment

like tipping trailers.

Muscat Trailers constantly engage and

procedures can help control the risk, they do

of Dayle Graham in Victoria. The business

not remove the risk completely. Add to this

has expanded one step further with its new

support the industry (through

scenario the need to evaluate overhead risks

Muscat Trailers Spare Parts division, headed up by Craig Smith. With a strong emphasis on quality over quantity, the company prides itself on being a custom manufacturer that continually investigates new ways to provide its clientele with a competitive edge.

Muscat Trailers is looking forward to a big year in 2021 with some exciting plans for the celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Fast Fact Muscat Trailers now has a dedicated spare parts division providing customers with a one-stop shop for all its clients’ trailers needs.

Contact Muscat Trailers 7 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567 Ph: 02 4648 2101 Web: www.muscattrailers.com.au

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Brown and Hurley’s impressive showcase of trailer brands.

The complete package THE BROWN AND HURLEY GROUP HAS EXPANDED ITS CABOOLTURE DEALERSHIP BY BUILDING A DESIGNATED TRAILER WORKSHOP. THIS COINCIDES WITH THE GROUP RECENTLY BEING APPOINTED DEALERS FOR SEVERAL WELL-ESTABLISHED TRAILER BRANDS. A family-owned Australian company, the

Manager for Brown and Hurley, each of the

quality products and an unparalleled level of

Brown and Hurley Group has a long and

trailer brands the company represents designs

after sales service that is fully backed by the

proud history dating back to 1946 when it

and manufactures top quality products within

manufacturers, suppliers and the company’s

was founded in Kyogle, NSW.

its specific area of expertise.

own parts and service divisions.

Today, Brown and Hurley has nine branches

This is a prerequisite for Brown and Hurley,

“In choosing Krueger, for example, we were

strategically located throughout Queensland

a company that prides itself on providing

looking to partner with an Australian family

and northern New South Wales from Tamworth to Townsville.

Brown and Hurley began selling trailers back in 1992 when the company opened a new purpose-built larger branch at Coffs Harbour.

Late last year work was started at the Caboolture facility to build a stand-alone six-bay trailer workshop surrounded by a vast amount of concrete hardstand area to cater for the company’s growing trailer sales division.

Critically, the Brown and Hurley Trailer division now offers four key trailer types from four different manufacturers; including Krueger trailers, Hercules tippers, Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated vans and Pumpa moving floor and specialised trailers.

According to Dylan Hurley, Group Trailer

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A new purpose-built six-bay trailer workshop has been recently constructed.

business with values and ideals that align with our own,” Dylan says.

“Both companies are committed to their staff; with extensive training conducted across all facets of their operations and a consistent focus on providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers.

“Brown and Hurley now offers Krueger Transport Equipment’s full range of skels, flat tops, curtainsiders and dry vans.”

Already, Dylan explains, the relationship is bearing fruit with a good number of trailers on order and many already out to work.

He adds that the Krueger range of trailer types is comprehensive and complements

The modern facility features an overhead crane to facilitate the heavy lifting.

the Kenworth and DAF product lines exceptionally well.

Most recently, the Brown and Hurley Group

manufacturers in their own field and,

“The fact that they’re Australian made, have

has partnered with Swan Hill-based trailer

importantly, that don’t overlap the other

their own RFS (road friendly suspension)

builder, Pumpa Manufacturing.

brands in our portfolio,” Dylan says.

and have a comprehensive parts network is

According to Dylan, “The Pumpa moving

“We are pleased with the way it’s all panning

important to us,” Dylan says.

floor range and the Xtreme Wide Belt™ live

out and look forward to working with our

The beginning of this year also saw the

bottom trailers complement the trailer models

customers in selling and supporting these

Brown and Hurley Group dealerships stocked

already offered by Brown and Hurley.

great products.”

with Schmitz Cargobull fully-imported short-

“We can also offer custom trailers covering

The Brown and Hurley group also offers

chassis reefers and the company’s locally

all configurations, with Performance-Based

trailer rentals through its PacLease division.

assembled full chassis B-double refrigerated

Standards (PBS) combinations being one of

Trailers can be rented from one day to 12

semi-trailer range.

“The Australian reefer market demands

our specialties.”

months and can be leased for periods of over

The Australian tipper manufacturer Hercules

12 months.

skilled, dedicated customer service coupled

Engineering is another long-time partner of

The Brown and Hurley PacLease trailer fleet is

with a reliable aftersales service and repair

Brown and Hurley.

suitable for most applications and includes A

network to ensure minimal downtime and

“Hercules designs and continually develops its

and B curtainsiders (with options for hanging

optimal profitability for operators,” Dylan

range of tipper bodies and trailers with a view

gates or load restraint curtains), curtainside

explains.

“Schmitz Cargobull’s Ferroplast technology

to exceeding customer expectations in terms

mezzanine floor A and B trailers as well as

of quality, reliability and value,” Dylan says.

flat-tops (road train ready with three-way

offers premium thermal efficiency so it’s

“With a range of aluminium and steel

container pins), road train dollies, moving

exciting to see these benefits being delivered

truck bodies, dog trailers and semi-tipper

floor trailers and drop-deck trailers with

into some of Australia’s hottest regions where

combinations available, Hercules trailers

ramps. In addition, a number of new Krueger

the resultant fuel savings can significantly

deliver maximum payload advantages thanks

22-pallet Kurtainer B trailers have recently

improve the operator’s bottom line,” he says.

to their durable designs and quality build

joined the rental fleet.

Both Schmitz Cargobull Australia and Brown

materials.”

All of the Brown and Hurley PacLease trailers

and Hurley share a passion for providing

This year, in particular, has been a huge year

feature tri-axle groups, except for the dollies

dedicated customer service and quality road

for growing the trailer business after Krueger,

transport equipment.

Schmitz Cargobull and Pumpa all joined the

which sport tandem axles.

The Brown and Hurley Group prides itself

Brown and Hurley fold. The company now

on providing quality products, services

has an exclusive sales and service network

and facilities to the Australian road

Fast Fact

for these brands stretching all the way from

transport industry. The company offers

Brown and Hurley Trailers is ramping

Newcastle to North Queensland.

a full package of prime movers, trailers

up its numbers in new trailer sales.

Dylan goes on to elaborate that Brown and

Having taken on Hercules tippers in

Hurley has invested a lot of resources into

and finance solutions to suit the needs of every customer.

2011, early this year the company

building up its workshop and parts facilities

added Krueger, Pumpa and Schmitz

over the years to ensure everyone who buys

Cargobull to its new trailer sales

trailers from the company has the backup and

portfolio.

service support to suit their business.

“We needed more partners that are specialist

Contact Brown and Hurley Trailers 16 Motorway Drive Burpengary Qld 4505 Ph: 07 3385 4800 Web: www.brownandhurley.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Staying on the ball SLOANEBUILT TRAILERS HAS BEEN DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING TRAILERS AND TIPPER BODIES IN SOUTHWESTERN SYDNEY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. WHEN IT COMES TO BALLRACES, FIFTH WHEELS AND LANDING LEGS, THE COMPANY INSISTS THAT ONLY JOST WILL DO.

The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings are designed to handle the extra loads and stresses inherent with PBS-approved combinations.

The founders of Sloanebuilt Trailers, Fred

renowned for their strength, reliability,

manufacture as much as we possibly can

and Helen Marano, have developed their

longevity and high-quality finish.

in-house to ensure the end product meets

family owned and run business from humble

In addition to serving its core customers

standards and exceeds expectations,” says

beginnings in the 1980s to the impressive

in the tipper market, Sloanebuilt Trailers is

Bennett Haberbusch, Business Development

operation it is today.

also developing some new and innovative

Manager at Sloanebuilt Trailers.

The company remains owned and operated

transport solutions, including an upcoming

“Where we need to purchase components

by Fred and Helen along with their four

all-aluminium flat-top trailer.

from external suppliers, we look to partner

children Tim, Freddy, Daniel and Kate. Tim

“We have around 100 people working

with fellow industry-leading companies, and

is Production Manager in the workshop and

in the business and we design and

that’s where JOST comes in.”

Bennett maintains that one of the hardest

Kate is the Administration Manager.

working components in a truck and trailer

Sloanebuilt Trailers is located in Smeaton Grange, on Sydney’s southwestern rim, in

Fast Fact

combination is the ballrace, especially in

a brand new $52 million production facility

The JOST KLK series of double-row

the forms of a slew ring ballrace integral

set on nine acres in one of Australia’s fastest

ballrace slew rings has a number

with a dog trailer or a fifth wheel dolly

growing industrial estates.

of features which make it ideal in

used to connect A-double combinations,

The modern factory is fully equipped with

harsh and dusty environments such

drive-through bays, a state-of-the-art heated

as quarries, including the labyrinth

for example.

Particularly with tippers where off-road

spray booth, mixing room, wash bay and

seal and the upper and lower rows of

work is common, the units must be

grit blasting facility.

ball bearings that ensure vertical and

exceptionally well sealed and greased to

This has enabled the company to

horizontal forces are evenly distributed

prevent the ingress of grit and moisture

further build on its solid reputation for

throughout the entire component.

which over time can cause accelerated

manufacturing custom built trailers

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wear to the balls and races.

“With the proliferation of PBS (PerformanceBased Standards) combinations allowing ever higher weights to be carried, the ballrace is subjected to tremendous forces day-in, day-out,” Bennett says.

“Over the years we’ve established that to meet our high standards in terms of durability and reliability only the JOST range of ballraces suits our applications.”

The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings has a number of features which make it ideal in harsh and dusty environments such as quarries, including the labyrinth seal and the upper and lower rows of ball bearings that ensure vertical and horizontal forces are evenly distributed throughout the entire component.

Thanks to the functional design, the axial loads are ideally supported and the thrust and tractive forces which occur when driving

JOST slew rings can be optioned with a preassembled lubrication block and automatic lubrication system for more convenient greasing.

are transmitted in an optimal fashion.

Horizontal forces in the pull or push

central location. This can be also specified in

In addition to the JOST slew rings, fifth

directions, as well as the moment load

preparation for connection to an automatic

wheels and landing legs, Bennet says

resulting from braking and centrifugal

lubrication system.

the company has recognised a growing

forces, are supported by the interplay of the

With a D-value rating of 275kN, the

trend with customers specifying the newly

two rows of balls. Lifting forces are taken

KLK Series of ballrace slew rings can be

released JOST EverShine aluminium wheels

care of by the smaller ring of balls.

optionally fastened using splined bolts

on their new Sloanebuilt trailers, further

A particularly large grease reservoir results

which obviates the need for additional

strengthening the bonds between the two

from the free space between the tracks,

welding of thrust plates.

ensuring smooth running and optimum

When required, Sloanebuilt Trailers utilises

companies.

“We are more than happy to use the

lubrication capacity.

the JOST mobile fifth wheel installation and

full range of JOST products across our

The units have eight equally spaced

certification service to streamline the delivery

trailer builds as we know the quality is

lubrication points enabling the best possible

process to its end users.

always up to our high standards and the

distribution of grease within the tracks with

“The JOST service and support network

aftersales support is fantastic,” Bennett

minimal rotation (+/- 20°) required during

is outstanding, and we have always been

concludes.

lubrication.

well taken care of by locally-based Area

Optionally available is a pre-assembled

Managers Joey Coles and John Dreves, both

lubrication block which provides convenient

of whom are only ever a phone call away,”

access to all lubrication points in the one

Bennett says.

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

State-of-the-art Sloanebuilt facility.

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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY

Women in Industry finalists announced AN INCREASE IN FEMALE REPRESENTATION ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING ROAD TRANSPORT IS EVIDENT BASED ON THIS YEAR’S RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS FINALISTS. The 2020 Women in Industry Awards

judges will certainly find it tough to award

industry called Women in Trucking Australia.

recognise and reward the achievements

winners,” he said.

As a heavy vehicle driver qualified to drive

of women working within the mining,

The finalists for the Excellence in Transport

a quad road train, she now juggles both

engineering, manufacturing, process

award are:

roles, with weekday mornings as the CEO of

control and road transport industries.

WITA then mid-afternoon she dons her hi-

This prestigious annual event also aims

Dannani Haulage owner and Managing

to raise the profile of women within

Director, Danielle Kempton.

industry as well as promote and encourage

With 20 years of experience managing

excellence.

Dananni Haualge, Kempton is familiar with

Through acknowledging these incredible

the safety and compliance levels needed

achievements and individuals, the program,

to keep all road users and employees safe

according to Prime Creative Media General

and cares about her employees and the

Manager – Events, Simon Coburn, hopes

people they drive against on the roads.

to shine a light on these industries as great

She encourages younger, less experienced

career choices for other women.

drivers to be mentored by experienced driver

“This year has seen a record number of

operators and sharing of skills, knowledge,

nominees across all 10 categories,” said

ensuring that industry know-how is passed

Coburn.

on to the next generation.

“This year’s nominations come from the highest number of businesses and

Women In Trucking Australia CEO,

organisations the program has ever seen,

Lyndal Denny.

demonstrating the broad reach and

As part of the heavy vehicle transport

increasing awareness of the Awards.

industry, Denny established a new

The quality of the nominations was

organisation to focus on gender imbalance

exceptional again this year, and the

and safety issues within the transport

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vis gear and steel-capped boots to jump up

behind the wheel for a 10- to 12-hour shift

vision to enable more efficient journeys for

on Disability – a weekly meeting with a

transporting South Australia’s finest produce

our communities & and their businesses

mentee with disabilities looking to gain

from the farm gate to the Adelaide Harbour

further promoting economic growth across

confidence, network and experience in the

for export.

NSW and Australia.

As Executive Director Motorways, Drover

professional context.

Lindsay Australia Manager – Safety,

has led the development and delivery of

Elgas Regional Scheduler, Agnes

People & Culture, Melissa Strong.

over $40 billion of new motorway projects

Lesson.

Strong has worked in the road transport

for NSW including asset management of the

Lesson is reported to hold one of the most

industry for 25 years, beginning with

E-Toll tolling business which has over 50 per

challenging roles in the transport industry.

McCafferty’s Coaches P/L before moving to

cent of the retail tolling business in NSW.

In just nine years, she has made a made

Roadmaster Pty Ltd as a manifest/operations

a significant impact on both the wider

clerk and finally to her current role as

Arup Senior Consultant, Jane Gillespie.

transport sector and within Elgas, focusing

Manager of Safety, People and Culture for

At Arup, Gillespie is a lead author and

on planning and scheduling orders which

Lindsay Australia Limited.

project manager of the first network

range in the thousands each week.

She has advocated for better conditions for

planning documents for Rail Project

She has risen to the challenge of

drivers, improved road safety, campaigned

Victoria’s flagship rail projects. Jane has

establishing tighter control of the

to change the image of the industry and

also played a key role on major rail bids

scheduling process, which in turn

attract a more diverse workforce including

and business development strategies as

has saved the business money and

women and youth. Strong has also engaged

well as project management roles on

reduced waste within the company.

with schools and departments of education

government and private clients.

Her contribution to the transport sector

to introduce the industry to school children

As Arup’s Power of Engineering

through the amendment of the scheduling

resulting in Roadmaster Pty Ltd winning

representative in Victoria, a non-profit

process has meant Elgas has developed

the ‘Best Regional Business for School

organisation that promotes STEM careers

stronger relationships with the contracted

Work Experience’. She also included the

to girl and students from low socio-

driver group. Additionally, Lesson’s work

Roadmaster team into a school breakfast

economic backgrounds, Jane co-ordinates

has ensured a reduction in internal

scheme operating in western Sydney during

Arup volunteers to take part in workshops,

issues management as a result of a more

her tenure at Roadmaster.

site visits to construction projects, and

streamlined process.

tours of Arup’s unique Melbourne office.

The award-winning leader of Transport

Transport for NSW Acting Head of

Outside of her role at Arup, she is a

Women Australia Limited, Jacquelene

Commercial, Performance & Strategy,

passionate advocate for diverse individuals

Brotherton, is also in the running for the

Camilla Drover.

from all socio-economic backgrounds

Industry Advocacy Award while Denny is

Drover has been instrumental in her

to join this growing industry and at

also up for the Safety Advocacy Award.

leadership across stakeholder groups to

an industry level is involved in many

The winners of the 2020 Women in

realise the delivery of major Transport

initiatives such as the PACE disability

Industry Awards will be announced in late

projects in line with the NSW Government’s

mentor program with Australian Network

August 2020.

Individuals across various industries unite to celebrate success.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Corrina Riley TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH CORRINA RILEY, WHO DRIVES FOR HERNES FREIGHT SERVICES BRISBANE, TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT HER ROAD TRANSPORT JOURNEY. What first drew you to the commercial

– whatever the day brings. I finish work

also having the opportunity to meet

road transport industry?

about 4.30pm, pick up my son and we get

people. I’m a people person so being able

My ex-husband. We met in 2004 and for

home around 6pm.

to travel to different places and meet a lot

the next five years I was with him almost

of people along the way is amazing. Also,

all of the time in his truck. I’ve always loved

What has been a highlight of your

I haven’t come across anyone who’s said

trucks and all things machinery and this

career so far?

anything negative to me due to the fact

gave me the opportunity to learn from a

Getting my MC licence last year which

that I’m a female working in a traditionally

trucking professional.

my Dad graciously insisted on paying for.

male-dominated industry.

Prior to that I was driving a rigid truck with What does a standard day for you look like?

a landscaping company. Having my MC

What do you think could be improved?

licence enabled me, after much persistence,

I think the industry would benefit from

I get up about 5am and help my 10-year-

to land my dream job that I have a real

having more women drivers because

old son get ready for school. We leave

passion for – driving the big trucks.

it’s widely recognised that women, on

home at 5.50 and I take him to before-

average, look after the equipment better

school care. I get to work at Hernes Freight

What is the best thing about the

due to our gentler approach. The industry

Service Brisbane at 6.30am ready to drive a

transport industry?

needs to embrace this and give more

semi-trailer, B-double, rigid truck or forklift

I love being out on my own driving and

women the opportunity to show how well we can do the work.

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

These events are doing a great job of promoting the role of women in the trucking industry. Particularly women who have been subjected to difficult situations like domestic violence. The events put on by organisations like Women in Trucking Australia give women the support they need to help them achieve their goals.

How can people and companies in the transport industry better promote it as a career choice for women?

They can promote this better by acknowledging and advertising the fact that women can handle the big equipment just as well as men. The size of the equipment doesn’t equate to either a male only or female only industry.

Until Hernes gave me a go after I kept calling them every week, I found it really hard to get a job without having previous experience in a paid MC role. But I didn’t give up and my

Corrina Riley.

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He also mentions introducing the company to the building and supply of aviation fuel tankers and taking the lead in Commonwealth projects building fuel and water tankers for the Australian Defence Force as being other highlights of his marathon career with Tieman.

“We also build chocolate tankers which are a very complex design involving electric heating elements to keep the chocolate at the correct temperature during transit,” he elaborates, “and another innovative tanker

Mark Nelson.

design of Tieman is used for carrying fish Mark Nelson began his career with Tieman

since starting his career in the mid-1970s.

as an apprentice sheet metal worker in

“This was the pre-computer era so I did

harvested from fish farms in Tasmania.

In conclusion, Mark acknowledges the

1975. He quickly learnt the craft of rolling

a lot of night school work to get up to

dynamic and innovative path Tieman has

and welding stainless steel sheets to

speed with the computer age in relation

taken over the course of his career as key

produce milk tanker barrels.

His aptitude for the task was rewarded

to engineering and best practice, as well

to his interesting and varied tenure with

as manufacturing, supervision and human

with an Apprentice of the Year accolade for

resources.

the company.

“As the world and the tanker market

sheet metal work in his graduation year at

“These additional qualifications enabled

opportunities have evolved, Tieman has

TAFE in Victoria.

“The diversity of the company enabled a

me to progress through the various roles

progressed from manufacturing products

as my career evolved within the company,”

exclusively for the Australian market, to

lot of separate business opportunities over

Mark says, adding that initially there was

supplying products throughout the Asia and

the years, meaning I have enjoyed a variety

one 286 computer that he was allowed to

South Pacific regions, a process with which I

of job opportunities since gaining my trade

use for two hours each week to prepare

qualifications, while remaining with the same company,” Mark explains.

production reports.

“From an engineering perspective I’ve seen

have been heavily involved,” Mark says.

“I’ve really enjoyed my career with

His list of positions includes Team Leader,

the whole spectrum of development from

probably have a few more years to

Production Supervisor, a stint managing

the early days with the manual drawings on

go before retirement.”

the workshop at Tieman’s Brisbane branch,

the drawing board to the AutoCad and now

Production Manager back in Melbourne,

the SolidWorks 3-Dimensional software we

as well as Technical Manager, Contracts

use today.

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head office.

He describes the challenges involved and

people, imparting my knowledge and

honouring the unsung heroes of the

experiences.”

commercial road transport industry.

the massive learning curve he has been on

Mark describes his notable achievements in

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Absolute power COLD CHAIN SPECIALIST, JD REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT, WILL PIT ITS TWO NEWEST HEAVY VEHICLES AGAINST EACH OTHER HAULING RECENTLY BUILT B-DOUBLES INTO NORTH QUEENSLAND.

The new T610SAR is the first Kenworth to be used in the company’s operations.

Brisbane cold carrier, JD Transport, started

For the longer trip, however, Joe saw the

Actros 5663. It makes the sixth Mercedes-

out in 2011 with three-pallet trucks made

Benz in his operation and is running

by Fuso servicing home deliveries. That

need to invest in more raw power.

“I’d always wanted a Kenworth and I

soon transitioned into a 14-pallet vehicle

thought if we’re ever going to do it with

Kenworth T610SAR.

and was for Managing Director Joe Joseph,

one of their trucks then the time is now,”

“We’re running both vehicles doing the

all the proof he needed to confirm the

he says. “Ever since it arrived the feedback

exact same thing to assess their operational

business could consolidate its freight

has been fantastic. Our biggest form of

efficiency, driver satisfaction, safety, fuel

task. Since then operations have gone to

advertising is the fleet and our people.

economy and we’ll be able to line up all

another level.

Our drivers and fleet look sharp. That’s our

of these different operational parameters

Joe recently took delivery of a newly

greatest billboard.”

like for like,” Joe says. “The time for talk

specc’d Kenworth, the first ever used in

The Kenworth T610SAR marks the first

is over. I’ve listened to all the reps and the

the operation. It will be matched with

bonneted American truck purchased by

theory. Now I get to line up the trucks side

a brand new Mirrorless Mercedes-Benz

the business and in a subtle change of

by side and make up my own mind based

Actros 2663 on a 1000-kilometre linehaul

branding, reverses the company colour

upon real world conditions.”

task. From Bowen, the vehicles will carry

scheme in a unique blue livery provided by

According to Joe, the contract will dovetail

fresh produce to the Brisbane markets at

Fleet Imaging.

into another season for the remaining five

Rocklea, where JD Refrigerated Transport

JD Transport tracks and monitors its trailers

months servicing a supplier in Glen Innes

maintains a storage facility and depot. The

via satellite and uses wireless probes to

administrative headquarters of the business

report core temperature of the produce

and regional northern New South Wales.

“Those trucks will be working all year round.

are located not far away in Newfarm.

for the entire journey. Prior to the new

I’m super proud of the new B-doubles.

Designed and built by FTE Trailers, the

contract most of the work for the rising

They’re high trailers with 34 spaces each of

B-doubles will be loaded with equipment

business was confined to southeast

produce,” he says. “There’s a hell of a lot of

on the return leg. Most of the JD

Queensland and parts of northern NSW.

work that has gone into those new trucks

Refrigerated Transport fleet consists, to

For the second B-double, JD Refrigerated

both behind the scenes and over the growth

date, of Actros 2653s pulling single trailers.

Transport has also added a new Mirrorless

of the business.”

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Leading the charge DUTCH MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, VALX, HAS BEEN ENHANCING ITS AXLES AND SUSPENSION PORTFOLIO SINCE IT STARTED BUSINESS 10 YEARS AGO AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF SLOWING DOWN. THE OEM COMBINES THE FLEXIBILITY OF A RELATIVELY SMALL COMPANY WITH THE MANUFACTURING POWER OF THE LARGEST AXLE BUILDER IN THE WORLD. Fleets across Europe are turning to VALX for durable, state-of-the-art axle and suspension systems.

VALX has reached an important milestone, its

other parts of the Netherlands.

diversify into other markets and products.”

10th anniversary.

“This process reduces stock value for the

High on the Dutch manufacturing specialist’s

“Our axle has proven itself over and over

trailer builder because they can mix-and-

agenda is its digital transformation.

again over the years and we are ready to

match components to produce specific trailer

“We will soon launch a TCO Calculator to

take our business to the next level,” van

combinations,” he said. “This option is

show how much end-users can save by using

Willigen said. “We have re-written our

particularly popular in export markets such as

our product,” van Willigen said. “Later this

mission and vision statement and to be

Russia, Turkey and South Africa.”

year will also launch a Product Configurator.

honest we only had to finetune it a bit

Looking forward, VALX has started working

By answering only 20 questions the right

to make it fit for the next 10 years. We

towards its 2025 strategy, ‘Taking Charge’.

product will be configured for the application,

still strive to offer the lowest Total Cost of

“The strategy continues to focus on VALX

usage and area and the customer will receive

Ownership (TCO) in the industry.”

In addition to its core axle and suspension

having control and accepting responsibility

their quote in minutes. We call this CPQ

for our product,” van Willigen said. “It is the

(Configure-Price-Quote).”

offering, VALX is committed to maintaining

foundation of what has made us successful

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,

its market position as a leader in the

in Europe, and our loyal customers appreciate

electrification of axles and other components.

“We were first to market with an

our personal, no-nonsense approach, which

VALX has adapted its operations well.

“Axle manufacturing at FUWA in China

differentiates us from our competitors. Our

was at full capacity early March and

electronic landing leg and an energy

mission is to save our customers money as

because we always carry plenty of safety

recovering trailer axle.”

well as lead the way with electrification.”

stock, we were never affected,” van

Since day one VALX has offered the option

VALX has set some ambitious targets for the

Willigen said. “Our operation in the

to assemble suspensions, brake cylinders

following five years.

Netherlands continued assembling axles

and ABS for trailer builders. This, according

“We cannot disclose any detailed information

and suspensions during the whole period.

to VALX Sales Director, Martin van Willigen,

yet” van Willigen said. “We want to achieve

Our operation in Spain had to be closed for

makes the supply chain leaner, enabling the

our growth targets by further penetrating

two weeks due to measurements taken by

business to ship axles directly from China and

the classic nine-tonne market in Europe and

the Spanish Government.”

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