Leader in special-purpose truck bodies IGLOOCAR

LEADER IN SPECIALPURPOSE TRUCK BODIES

IGLOOCAR Ltd of Poland is the leading manufacturer of specialist truck bodies for the transportation of various food products. The company delivers cooling, isothermal, refrigerated, wagon, drink carried and distribution bodies which can be mounted on all truck makes and chassis types, trailers and bodies. Piotr Sadowski revisits IGLOOCAR’s latest developments for Industry Europe.

When the company was last featured in this magazine, Krystyna Jaskowska, IGLOOCAR’s operational director and member of the board, pointed out that the producer still had spare manufacturing capacity and that the Polish market, the main distribution destination, was continuing to show strong demand for special purpose truck bodies. “Since then, IGLOOCAR has been developing at a steady pace, taking advantage of the many opportunities on the domestic market,” remarks Ms Jaskowska. “Poland has not been directly hit by the recession, which has contributed to the good results achieved by IGLOOCAR at home, including maintaining a stable employment for 200 staff. The current annual level of sales is around PLN 43 million, equivalent to approximately €10.5 million, which is very satisfying. Our current manufacturing capacity is being nearly fully utilised, but should we need to, it could be increased further by introducing a third daily production shift.”

A Polish company with a European outlook

The focus on the distribution of products in the Polish market continues to be one of the driving forces for IGLOOCAR’s operations, but this is not to say that the company avoids cooperating with customers abroad. Ms Jaskowska reveals out that currently around 20 per cent of the overall production is already being exported – and this figure fluctuates depending on the demand situation for special-purpose truck bodies in Europe. The main foreign distribution markets are currently Ukraine and Denmark, with the Danish client subsequently distributing IGLOOCAR’s products across the whole of Scandinavia. Some deliveries are also made to customers in the Baltic States and Germany.

“Both in Poland and abroad, our customers, 80 per cent of whom are dealers of various chassis brands, can approach us with any type of production question relating to special purpose truck bodies,” she explains. “IGLOOCAR is proud of its flexibility and ability to adjust its manufacturing and deliver all types of solutions, for all makes of trucks. Our products are designed by teams of experienced engineers in cooperation with leading university research institutes, as well as with reputable companies in Germany, Italy, France and other countries.”

In every project undertaken by the company, the type, parameters and special truck completion are performed on the basis of individual needs and requirements of customers, in order to ensure that an optimal and fully satisfac-

tory solution is delivered for clients, a product which can be perfectly integrated into their own transport systems. Tradition, experience and reliability, confirmed by all relevant Polish and foreign regulatory certificates, including the certificate according the ATP agreement, make this company from Dębica a highly trustworthy partner for special truck bodies used for transporting foodstuffs, as well as other products which require stable and regulated temperatures in transit. The fact that all of IGLOOCAR’s special purpose truck bodies can be mounted on all brands and types of chassis, trailers and semi-trailers gives the company a very strong market advantage.

Diverse production and services

Any client browsing through IGLOOCAR’s offer will be impressed by the wide range of solutions (which can be further adapted depending on individual needs and requirements), which include specialist refrigeration, isothermal and freezer truck bodies, in addition to truck bodies for the transportation of beverages, as well as other products for nontypical transportation needs. By far the largest share of the overall production concerns the manufacturing of insulated truck bodies, which guarantee to maintain a specific temperature of foodstuffs and other goods being transported. This is achieved independently of the outside weather conditions, which means that IGLOOCAR’s insulated truck bodies guarantee the same level of reliability (and temperature) whether transportation takes place in extreme summer or winter temperatures.

As a specialist manufacturer, IGLOOCAR is also able to offer excellent services for different truck bodies. It has excellent access to original materials and parts, which in turn results in quick and high-quality repairs. In addition, the company is able to adjust the parameters of truck bodies to the new requirements of customers. “We can adapt transportation chambers, including installation of refrigeration or heating units, equipping them with shelves, partitions, hooks, windows and many other types of special equipment,” says Ms Jaskowska. “Our servicing department can also carry out all relevant repairs up to the highest standards required by our customers and their insurance companies.”

A caring company

In addition to a modern and dynamic market player, IGLOOCAR is also a very socially responsible business, with a positive image and strong acceptance within the community of Dębica and its surrounding areas. “We really value, respect and invest in our employees,” says Ms Jaskowska. “Every person is employed on a permanent work contract, which in times of economic uncertainty is very important for our staff and their families. In addition, we have a robust and transparent bonus system, which covers both departments, as well as every single employee. We are proud to have a very dedicated crew, with a strong work ethic. We all work together to generate the best results, and our achievements are reflected in securing high places in various customer and market rankings. Our plan is to continue growing organically, as currently the market situation is such that there is not a strong case for pursuing acquisitions. However, should an opportunity for a favourable takeover of another company arise, we will be ready for it.” n

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