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New processes to raise the level This well known German company, a specialist in modified chassis for the RV industry, is increasing its productivity by introducing new ERP software and also planning a massive expansion of its production site in the near future
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ahrzeugbau Meier GmbH is a German family business founded by Hermann Meier in 2001. It is a specialist in the conversion of chassis for large RVs and the most luxurious European liners. Fahrzeugbau Meier works on the original chassis and, to meet the technical needs of the modified vehicle in line with the customer’s needs, modifies its structure by adapting the suspension systems, wheel base, axle, driving position and all the housings for components, such as special tanks and electrical wiring or hydraulics.
The product The service provided by Fahrzeugbau Meier is the stage between the chassis manufacturer and the camper manufacturer. It customises the chassis according to the client’s specifications and needs. Fahrzeugbau Meier handles the entire process from the concept of the project to the actual production of the modified chassis so the client doesn’t have to deal with any of these technicalities themselves. It delivers the chassis to the client’s production line complete with all modifications the client requires. These are mostly on the front part and suspension, plus technical items, such as gas and fuel tanks, which all need to be appropriate for the enlarged performance of the chassis. The Meier Pedestal Depending on the type of project, from big integrated campers to colossal liners, Fahrzeugbau Meier can change 100% of the front of the original cab thanks to its tried-and-trusted ‘Podestumbau’ (pedestal conversion), certified to ECE regulation R14. This platform is the Fahrzeugbau Meier’s basic modular conversion which
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integrates the cockpit of main large vehicles in the sector, such as Iveco Daily, Iveco Eurocargo, Mercedes Benz Atego and, since last year, the great Mercedes Actros. These chassis are the main ones traditionally selected for the luxury liners sector of the market and Fahrzeugbau Meier’s pedestal has been the first conversion base in the market, which opened the way for extra-large liners to be designed. The Podestumbau brings advantages, such as, having no steps between driver’s cabin and living area, improved sound and heat insulation, improved visibility due to a forward seating position and a significant reduction in weights. The growth and the new ERP system Today, Fahrzeugbau Meier has industrial scale, market stability and a firm technological know-how built from 20 years of experience, but it is always looking forward towards even greater growth. Currently, the company has six production halls at its based in Altdorf near Nuremberg, Germany, and already has permission to expand to double the size of the current facility. Fahrzeugbau Meier is planning for growth in the next years, including new offices and new production halls, to en-
