CM TipEx & TankEx Buyers Guide 2021

A COMMERCIAL MOTOR SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 1 FOR USED TRUCK DEALS IN THE UK

AT THE HEART OF THE MARKETPLACE

Show dates: 30 September - 2 October 2021 Harrogate Convention Centre

IN THIS SUPPLEMENT: Air1/Yara ● AN Richards ● AS 24 ● Asset Alliance Group ● Bandvulc ● Brigade Electronics ● Continental ● DAF Trucks ● DKV Euro Service ● Donghua ● FORS ● HIAB ● Integrum Finance ● Isuzu Truck UK ● Lens-Tech ● Marshalls Truck Bodies ● MP Skills ● Muldoon Transport Systems ● Padoan ● Premier Pits ● TIA Wheels ● Totalkare ● Truck Door Windows ● Volvo Trucks ● eb eet olutions ● Wilcox Commercial Vehicles

CONTENTS

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FORS How FORS accreditation can help save fuel, cut CO2 emissions and boost road safety

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Air1/Yara Driving off the deposits that can damage your engine in low-load SCR systems

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AN Richards Need a reliable MAN dealer? AN Richards isn’t the biggest but it is one of the best

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Asset Alliance Group Save yourself time and trouble by financing it all through just one funding provider

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AS 24 Find out how to make your refuelling and vehicle monitoring stress-free with AS 24

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Premier Pits Transform your workshop efficiency with a prefabricated steel pit from Premier Pits

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Bandvulc/Continental Get a proper grip with the combined tyre ranges of Bandvulc and Continental

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Brigade Electronics Brigade’s MDR and BRIDGE systems help get the facts straight after any incident

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DAF Trucks Tailor-made or ready-bodied, DAF’s British-built trucks always fit the bill

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DKV Euro Service Take the hassle out of toll roads across the continent with the DKV BOX EUROPE

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Donghua Looking to give your tail-lift a bit of TLC? Try the Tail Lift Chain Kit from Donghua

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HIAB Grab yourself some peace of mind with HIAB’s latest handling equipment

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Integrum Finance Find the right people, the right connections, and the right asset finance from Integrum

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Isuzu Truck UK From 3.5-13.0 tonnes GVW, Isuzu Truck’s range hits the spot for construction work

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Lens-Tech How Fresnel lenses provide an enhanced field of view to help minimise blind spots

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Wilcox Commercial Vehicles Mix it up a bit on your fleet with a CIFA body from sole UK agent Wilcox

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Totalkare Totalkare’s galvanized wash bay lifts can take all the moisture you can throw at them

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Truck Door Windows Make sure your drivers can see vulnerable road users with a retrofit kerb view window

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Volvo Trucks Construction trucks don’t come much tougher than Volvo’s FM and FMX ranges

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Webfleet Solutions Want to digitise your workflow? Take this one tablet and your problems will be over...

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Marshalls Truck Bodies Need a one-stop body shop? Whatever your requirement, Marshalls has the solution

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MP Skills The many benefits the mp connect card gives drivers in the mineral products sector

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Muldoon Transport Systems Monitor and manage your truck’s hydraulic functions with the Smart Control System

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Padoan Why choosing the most suitable hydraulic and diesel tanks can be critical

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TIA Wheels It turns out you really can reinvent the wheel, using a quality supplier like TIA Wheels

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accreditation helps eets to save fuel and cut CO2 e issions as well as boosting road safet FORS FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation is a proven way to improve efficiency and cut costs.

FORS has over 4,750 members in the UK, with a remit to improve safety and efficiency in road transport via progressive voluntary accreditation.

FORS accreditation not only helps tipper, tanker and bulk fleets reduce penalty charge notices (PCNs) and manage work related road risk, but also champions fleet wide process efficien cies, leading to tangible savings.

019 and 0 0 fuel data from 5 ilver and old audits in 0 0 shows FORS members achieved an average of 5% year-on-year improvement in mpg and a 5 reduction in C 2.

FORS director John Hix says: “The

single biggest financial outlay fleets face after staffing costs is fuel. has always demanded fleets improve efficiency, not only to reduce these costs, but to cut harmful carbon emissions.

“FORS Safe Urban Driving, Van mart, Truck mart and LoC T riving courses help commercial vehicle drivers understand the most efficient way to drive in urban areas, showing them how to combat engine idling to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and inefficiency.

Among other efficiency re uirements, also ensures fleet managers know how to monitor fuel consumption, plan routes to minimise fuel use, and have access to fuel card services to get the most out of every drop. t is incumbent on our industry to improve air uality and lower our C 2 output. gives fleets the tools they need to use fuel with utmost efficiency, driving down costs and making operations greener, states ix.

● For more information visit fors-online.org.uk

FORS, the art of fleet management Managing a fleet well can be an art form for any transport operator. After 12 years of delivering best practice, FORS has created a range of services to boost productivity and increase business opportunities.

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Deposits dispelled Air1 OptiSpray drives off the potentially damaging deposits that can form in low-load SCR systems AIR1/YARA Like road transport vehicles, most agricultural and construction machinery is now equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to be fully compliant with emission regulations. The SCR catalyst needs AdBlue or other urea solutions to function.

Air1 OptiSpray is developed and patented by Yara – the world’s largest producer of AdBlue – specifically for agricultural applications and other instances where engines operate intermittently. OptiSpray prevents deposit formation in the SCR system.

Based on a 32.5% urea solution, it conforms to the purity specifications of the ISO 22241 standard for AdBlue.

Deposit formation can occur in SCR systems when engines are idling, running at low average speed, and/ or carrying out a high number of stops and starts. Agricultural and construction machinery and other low engine load applications are particularly exposed to this and deposit build-up can in turn lead

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to blockages and even engine failure.

With a low concentration (less than 0.05%) of surfactant additive, Air1 OptiSpray will help to prevent deposit build-up and therefore has no adverse effects on the SCR catalyst.

This reduces maintenance costs and minimises downtime, resulting in more cost effective and efficient operations.

UNIVERSAL REDUCTION During testing in various conditions and at low exhaust temperatures, Air1 OptiSpray demonstrated a universal reduction in deposit formation, and all field test results demonstrated problem free operation. The vehicles that were tested had previously used ordinary AdBlue and had experienced SCR back-pressure alarms at unacceptable intervals.

“We have a number of customers that had experienced issues with a build-up of deposits within their equipment’s SCR system before they began using OptiSpray, causing their machinery to be taken out of service and requiring costly maintenance and

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downtime,” says Kristian Reeve, Air1 account manager at Yara. “Since using OptiSpray, they have all experienced reductions in deposit formation and associated issues.

“Order and customer numbers are increasing each month as the OptiSpray message spreads through the farming and plant equipment communities.”

Tom Barnfield of ennis Barnfield adds: “We have trialled a range of AdBlue solutions for our excavators working within a waste application and found that none compares to using OptiSpray. The nature of the environment is that the machines rarely work to their maximum capacity, so their after-treatment systems can encounter issues. OptiSpray all but eliminates this and provides a cost-effective solution.”

SINGLE SOLUTION Air1 OptiSpray is ideal for lowengine load fleets and those operating in cold conditions, but it can also be used with SCR vehicles operating with high engine loads and long distances. Operators do not need to use two separate urea solution products in mixed engine load fleets, as Air1 OptiSpray covers all their needs.

Available in 1,000-litre IBCs, it can be dispensed using your dedicated AdBlue equipment. It is also available in pallets of 40 10-litre cans.

● For more information call Charlotte Friggieri on 01472 889254, email charlotte.friggieri@yara.com or visit yara.co.uk/optispray

Small is beautiful

AN Richards may not be the biggest dealer, but this multi-award-winner is certainly among the best AN RICHARDS Located on the side of the A5 heading to Llangollen, the AN Richards site at Froncysyllte is easily missed unless you’re looking for the MAN branding.

Behind that narrow frontage, though, is proof that you don’t need an ultramodern industrial unit to operate a multi-award-winning truck dealership.

The story starts in the latter years of the 19th century, when Richards Bros ran what is now Aqueduct Garage at Trevor, selling and repairing automobiles including Minerva and other leading brands of the day.

The current company began in 1962 when Arthur Neville Richards set up on his own. In 1976, he mortgaged his house to buy the current site, just across the valley.

The business ticked over nicely until, in 1990/91, it became an agent for ERF, becoming a full MAN/ERF dealer in 2003/04, and moving into the current building in June 2005. In 2004, to create

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more space, they had literally moved a mountain, as 120,000 tonnes of limestone was dug out.

Today, the patriarch is AN’s son Bryn, who took over the running of the business in 1981 at the age of 24. He was joined by his brother Gary and mother Dorothy in a new partnership, Gary being the truck man and Bryn responsible for car and truck body repairs.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS Any visitors coming to see the boss for the first time will find him wearing a grey suit, but it’s a boiler suit, not a pinstripe. His wife ose runs the office and daughter Johanna Cooke is the company secretary. The family nature of the operation extends to her husband, Daniel, the welder/ fabricator, and seven

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other families have more than one member in the 42-strong team.

AN Richards recently became MAN’s UK Small Dealer of the Year for the eighth time and, as in the whole MAN network, truck sales are the responsibility of an embedded MAN salesperson, Chris Clee, who routinely exceeds his 45-truck target. The increasingly important van sales function is handled by Alun Jones, an AN Richards employee. Initially targeted to existing truck customers, the TGE is now selling well to small retail customers.

The busy 11-bay truck workshop currently operates 12-hour days, Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings. The heavy recovery operation runs around the clock across the whole of north Wales, with the aid of a shiny MAN 6x4 90-tonne wrecker, two slide-backs and an ex-military Foden 6x6. Until the pandemic struck, its ATF was conducting 70 tests per week, and only limited by DVSA availability. The all-makes parts programme sees daily deliveries throughout the region.

There is also a national truck rental operation comprising over 200 MAN trucks and a comprehensive MAN TGE hire fleet. And, as the company is part of the United Rental Group, it also offers all makes of light commercial vehicle.

However the face of road transport changes over the rest of this century, there seems little doubt that AN Richards will be part of it.

● For more information, call 01691 777835 or visit www.anrichards.com

Financial keystone

unding provider sset lliance roup can finance much more than just vehicles, saving time and effort ASSET ALLIANCE GROUP As a business, Asset Alliance Group has built up an incredibly strong reputation for delivering award-winning lending across the commercial vehicle and transport sectors.

What many customers don’t realise, however, is that the financial support the company provides doesn’t stop at vehicles.

Asset Alliance roup can finance anything from manufacturing equipment, warehouse racking, and plant and machinery to production and packing lines, storage solutions, and IT hardware – and everything in between.

logistics and haulage trucks and trailers.

This gives clients the comfort of knowing that one asset funder can meet all of their needs, and minimises the time and administration involved in multiple asset purchase plans. This can be key, as the company knows, given how important it is to save time and cut down on paperwork.

There are no restrictions on who Asset Alliance Group is willing to help, and it can offer tailored support for all types and sizes of customers and for all requirements.

Its experienced staff are also more

DEDICATED DIVISION The firm has recently enhanced its wider asset finance offering with a dedicated division designed to support and arrange funding for any general asset finance re uirement, including its standard leasing and rental of transport,

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than aware of how tedious applying for funding can be. Securing the right deal is so important, as it can have a major influence on a business’s financial performance.

That’s why, when applying for funding on a customer’s behalf, Asset Alliance Group handles the submission in its entirety, regardless of whether it is funded in-house or through its capacity as a broker. This means it can offer a more flexible, cost effective and tailored finance package than other lenders.

BUILDING DEALS With almost 50 years of experience, its general asset finance team always takes the time to assess what will work best for each customer, both in terms of the product itself and the customer’s financial perspective. Asset Alliance Group’s real strength is its ability to build deals to suit individual requirements.

The company also takes a consultative approach rather than a transactional one. It meets its customers’ needs – never the other way around – which is why it has carved out such a niche in the commercial vehicle sector in a relatively short space of time and is exceptionally well placed to provide a high level of service and trust for more than just the ‘on-wheels’ requirements.

● For more information call Asset Alliance Group on 01902 625330 or visit assetalliancegroup.co.uk

Superior service AS 24’s fuel cards and PASSango units make for stress-free refuelling and vehicle monitoring AS 24 For over 30 years, TOTAL group subsidiary AS 24 has specialised in fuel distribution and related services.

As a leading distributor in Europe of diesel fuel and AdBlue for HGVs, and now gas with its CNG and LNG offer, its growing network has more than 1,200 stations and 15,000 partner stations.

The AS 24 fuel card (single or double card) provides secure access to more than 1,200 AS 24 service stations in over 29 European countries. This fuel card has an integral EMV chip, ensuring

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that transactions are safe and secure with a PIN. The PASSango Europe enables cashless transactions on Europe’s toll routes. This makes it easy to use toll roads and bridges in Belgium, France, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

The PASSango Europilot includes the option of GPS tracking, which allows the toll badge to work as a vehicle tracker, providing up to the minute fleet visibility across Europe. You can share a vehicle’s position with a subcontractor, and set up alerts for when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when it enters

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or leaves a particular area. It also provides access to a tool that simulates fuel and toll costs for any trip in Europe.

PASSango Europilot also offers extra security, warning of any discrepancy between the location of the vehicle and the refuelling on the card.

The card and PASSango units can be managed securely online or via AS 24’s Fleet Manager app, with real-time alerts sent direct to mobile devices about any fuelling and toll transactions.

● For more information call 01923 801060, email as24@gb.as24. com or visit as24.com/en

Life in the pit lane Proper pits make vehicle maintenance much easier and Premier Pits provides a complete package PREMIER PITS Premier Pits has been building and installing pits for 40 years and its range comprises inspection, ATF, maintenance, rail, and washdown pits, along with under-chassis wash pits and ramps.

Any pit worth its salt should meet the highest manufacturing standards, and every Premier pit and ramp conforms to CE and BS EN 1090-1: 2009 + A1: 2011, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 SSIP. rom the first point of contact to completion of the job, Premier Pits offers a complete package. It provides advice

on the types of pit to install, along with the modifications and accessories re uired for working on specific vehicles.

The company’s skilled and experienced engineers use the latest CAD design software and it provides

support to architects, structural engineers, and contractors, among other specialists.

Although all pits are built around standard formats, they can be tailored to individual requirements, and are installed by the company’s team of expert fitters.

Premier Pits also makes a final visit to new-build project sites prior to the building being handed over to the client, to make a final check and ensure the highest standards.

Vehicle maintenance workshops across the UK and worldwide are being transformed by the installation of prefabricated, steel pits. Premier Pits, the creator of the concept, continues to hone its designs, add new features and options, and improve installation methods. Pits are exported worldwide and have been installed in locations as far afield as Antarctica.

● For more information call 01775 821222, email info@premierpits.com or visit premierpits.com

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Burning no rubber There’s no need to see money go up in smoke on poor quality tyres, say Bandvulc and Continental BANDVULC AND CONTINENTAL Bandvulc and Continental will be sharing a stand at the Tip-ex show to highlight the broad range of truck tyres from both brands, which are suitable for both on- and off-road applications and ideal for construction equipment and vehicles.

Today, 50 years on from its humble beginnings retreading just 30 tyres a week purely for local use, Bandvulc has become the UK’s foremost tyre retreader, producing one premium quality retread tyre every three minutes for commercial vehicle customers across the country.

Continental Tyres, currently in its 150th year of operation, is one of the largest global suppliers of the entire mobility industry, whose diverse products keep the world moving.

Continental originally produced soft rubber products, rubberised fabrics and solid tyres for carriages and bicycles but a more recent addition is Continental’s off-highway tyre range, which came to

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market a little under a century ago.

The Bandvulc and Continental Group tyre lines are now fully integrated as part of Continental’s commercial vehicle offering with both brands combined in the UK-wide Conti360° Solutions, providing tyre contract management, maintenance scheduling, casing management and roadside recovery – all managed under the Conti360° Solutions umbrella.

Bandvulc’s product line-up at the show will include tyres from its Gripmaster range, which includes regional on- and off-road tyres designed

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for excellent handling, advanced mileage and a tough grip tread. Bandvulc’s BIG tyre range has excellent grip and sidewall protection to guard against damage, and high polymer rubber to combat punctures. These tyres feature Bandvulc’s ARMORBAND technology which creates added protection around the sidewall of the tyre to offer an extra safety barrier against curbing.

Continental will also be showcasing its CrossTrac truck tyre, launched in 2018. The Conti CrossTrac tyre was developed to provide balance between on- and off-road performance. These tyres feature innovative tread designs with a state-of-the-art compound to provide balanced flexibility with outstanding durability, traction and robustness. They offer impressive chip, chunk and cut resistance for harsh off-road conditions as well as low rolling resistance, high mileage and smooth performance on paved roads.

PRESSURE MONITORING The Conti CrossTrac comes pre fitted with ContiPressureCheck tyre pressure monitoring sensors – technology which will also be demonstrated at Tip-ex. This innovative solution constantly measures temperature and air pressure from inside the tyre, displaying the data on a vehicle’s dashboard or on a web portal overseeing the entire fleet. This helps to maintain tyre quality and avoid failures, as well as lower overall driving costs.

Regional sales manager Neil Davies says: “The Tip-ex show is the ideal event for Bandvulc to highlight the capabilities of our Gripmaster range for construction equipment. Sharing a stand with Continental will show attendees how our digital tyre technologies are developing to support our tyre brands, and how they help customers to accurately manage their fleet tyres despite the tough operating conditions they face.”

● For more information on Bandvulc call 01752 429198, email marketing@bandvulc.co.uk or visit bandvulc.co.uk; for more on Continental call 01895 425900, email marketing.UK@conti.de or visit continental-tyres.co.uk/truck

For the record

Brigade’s MDR and BRIDGE systems give operators critical support in the event of an incident BRIGADE ELECTRONICS There are plenty of reasons to invest in mobile recording systems, not least that a camera is more reliable than a witness and present around the clock. The focus within the transport industry often ends up on driver vision and vulnerable road users and, vital though these are, visual systems have a more passive role to play.

Brigade’s Mobile Digital Recorder (MDR), for example, soaks up the footage from vehicle-mounted cameras specifically to generate evidence in the event of an incident. This is especially relevant for insurance claims in an age when staged accidents such as so-called crash-for-cash schemes remain popular. And as well as serving up a true picture of an event, video proof offers protection for wrongly accused drivers.

The MDR range comprises four- and eight-channel mobile DVRs with either 1TB or 2TB capacity. Both the four- and

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eight-channel vehicle recorders are offered with Wi-Fi and/or 4G connectivity, so their data can be accessed without physically having to go to the vehicle. Beyond the obvious convenience, this can be especially useful in the immediate wake of severe incidents when recording hardware may be seized by the police.

BRIDGING THE CLOUD In addition to its MDR hardware, Brigade has also recently launched BRIDGE – a fully managed 4G cloud service for vehicle CCTV. It is effectively a handsoff storage and management system for data captured by vehicle-mounted cameras via Wi-Fi and/or 4G, which means operators no longer have to set up and maintain their own servers, manage SIMs or handle mobile data. It also utilises machine-to-machine internet of things-connected SIM cards, which are better able to prioritise data than standard phone SIMs. There are more than a few benefits to remotely accessing data captured by

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an MDR system, too, starting with the straightforward ability to play back historical footage and metadata. BRIDGE also offers live vehicle tracking and a live view of the vehicle’s cameras and metadata such as speed, G-forces and activated triggers, effectively positioning itself as a telematics service.

On top of that, it includes a series of footage download capabilities, including automatically saving footage either side of an alarm being activated, as well as a geo fencing function which notifies the fleet manager when vehicles enter or exit a pre defined area. ually, it can issue optional triggers to fleet or transport managers, sending automatic email notifications in response to various events such as accidents, speeding, HDD errors and video loss.

BRIDGE is available in two 4G packages – Track and View – both of which can be configured to UK operation via the EE network or Europewide with EE and roaming connectivity.

Track includes access to the MDR mobile apps and desktop dashboard system, along with unlimited vehicle tracking. View adds 2GB of data, live camera access, and video download and playback. Every package also includes a technical helpline and series of online tutorials, and both the MDR and BRIDGE even help operators meet their P re uirements.

● For more information call 01322 420300, email hello@ brigade-electronics.com or visit brigade-electronics.com

DAF will do nicely

DAF’s extensive range of construction vehicles includes both built-to-order and ready-bodied trucks DAF TRUCKS As the UK’s market-leading truck brand, DAF Trucks boasts a comprehensive range of vocational vehicles for the construction and tanker sectors, offering chassis from 7.5 tonnes GVW to 150 tonnes for heavy plant movements and everything in between, including vehicles ideally suited to tipper, mixer and skip-loader bodies.

The latest addition to DAF’s extensive range of multi-axle configurations is the tonne V A x rear steer rigid. ts axle tridem rear bogie consists of a doubledrive tandem for excellent off-road traction, with a steering and lifting rearmost axle that creates gamechanging manoeuvrability for accessing restricted locations.

The A can be configured to meet operators’ specific needs it is available with either the compact CF or spacious XF cab, and with engines from the 10. litre 11 70hp, 10hp or 50hp to the 1 .9 litre 1 0hp, 0hp or 5 0hp .

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Alongside customer specific build to-order vehicles the DAF ‘Ready to Go’ programme ensures operators’ urgent needs can be fulfilled from a range of vehicles aimed at the construction, waste and tanker sectors, including tippers, hook-loaders, concrete mixers, scaffold lorries and skip-loaders.

Working with leading names including HYVA, Wilcox, PPG and Bevan Group means completed vehicles are available at short notice.

DAF Trucks continues to see a rise in demand for these vehicle types, as

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operators upgrade to Euro-6 after the introduction of low emission zone standards in London and clean air zones elsewhere, including Bath and Birmingham – and with more to come, DAF Trucks is now seeing operators across the UK update their fleets to meet the Euro-6 emissions standard.

Furthermore, the wayward trading environment of the past year has seen projects commence with little more than a moment’s notice, leaving truck operators with next to no time to equip their business with appropriate vehicles.

The ‘out of the gate’ nature of DAF’s Ready to Go range means they are always the right solution for companies that find themselves in this position.

FAST FIX The Ready to Go range allows operators to meet all of these requirements immediately, as vehicles are supplied pre-bodied and ready for the task at hand, doing away with lengthy lead times.

Also at the beginning of March, compliance with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements became mandatory for trucks above 1 tonnes GVW, meaning the majority of truck operators require an HGV Safety Permit for vehicles travelling into the capital.

DAF’s approved Safe System equipment helps operators meet the requirements and can be ordered ex-factory or retrofitted at one of its 1 5 UK dealers.

DAF Trucks’ right-hand-drive range of LF, CF and XF models are built in Britain at Leyland Trucks’ factory in Lancashire, which produced almost 1 ,000 vehicles in 0 0.

● For more information call 01844 261111, email reception@ daftrucks.com or visit daf.co.uk

A clear road ahead Toll roads needn’t be a headache for those travelling across the continent with the DKV BOX EUROPE DKV EURO SERVICE The addition of Italian toll roads has made the DKV BOX EUROPE an even more appealing product for crosscontinent drivers and companies, making tolling an even more hassle- and admin-free experience.

KV is the first certified provider based outside of the country to offer a European Electronic Toll Serviceenabled facility, with the box covering more than 6,500km of Italian motorways.

Italy joins the vast majority of mainland Europe – 12 toll systems at present, with more to be added imminently – already covered by the DKV BOX EUROPE, a device that enables all transactions to be brought into a single invoice and reporting system and allows the driver to pass through multiple different road toll stations without stopping. The box feeds into DKV eReporting, and can be combined with the company’s fuel and

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refund services, as well as being valid for obtaining VAT refunds.

Using the On Board Unit (OBU), drivers can set parameters including language, number of axles, semi-trailer weight and cost centre. Some of these details are required to set the correct toll charge in countries such as Germany and Austria.

EASY SET-UP New services or tolls can be added and booked over-the-air, and the OBU lights up green to signal that it is operating on a booked toll route, or yellow if a vehicle is on a toll road that is not booked or activated for that vehicle, or is not available in that area. Individual selections can be made regarding which toll services are re uired for a specific vehicle.

The system can be quickly installed by the driver by attaching the OBU to the windscreen, and is powered either through a 12V supply or permanently wired into the vehicle’s electrical system

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by a workshop. As long as it doesn’t limit the driver’s field of vision, doesn’t cover devices such as airbags, and the OBU is visible from outside and not covered (to ensure it can interact with toll booths) it can be placed anywhere behind the windscreen, at which point it’s ready to go.

It can also be used for vehicles transporting dangerous goods, as long as the system is permanently wired into the electronics and the batteries are removed.

The cost of the box is tailored to individual companies and usage, and DKV provides over-the-air updates to the system, the most recent of which included a new low-battery warning to prevent unintentional shutdown, as well as adding the Bulgarian language, intuitive weight and axle changing for Germany, and overall performance and stability improvements.

DKV Euro Service has been supporting the logistics and transport sector for more than 85 years, and offers a suite of services to smooth commercial vehicle operation throughout Europe. Its OBUs and DKV Cards are currently used by 240,000 contractual partners.

● For more information or to order a DKV BOX EUROPE email neil.white@ dkv-euroservice.com or visit dkv-mobility.com, where you can a so fin etai e to in ormation European country

ment chain or piece of equipment. The app was the first of its kind in the sector when it was launched in 2017 and backs up the promise to identify a replacement chain within one working hour, allowing engineers to request the correct part while attending a job.

Donghua says its primary focus is the “quality of the chain we manufacture”.

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Chain of command Donghua’s Tail Lift Chain Kit provides a ready-to-go replacement for all the major tail-lift brands DONGHUA The UK arm of one of the world’s largest chain manufacturers, Donghua, has launched a new Tail Lift Chain Kit designed to save time by providing a ready-to-go solution.

The complete kit contains replacement leaf chain or roller chain, as well as end fittings, fasteners and lubrication, and is available now from Donghua.

The ready to fit set is designed to specifications and fits all major tail-lift truck brands, including DEL Equipment, Dhollandia, Ratcliff Palfinger and oss Bonnyman.

Customers need only supply the manufacturer of their tail-lift and its lifting capacity to enable Donghua to identify the correct replacement Tail Lift Chain Kit. Donghua chains are coated where required to give enhanced protection against corrosion. They also have a high fatigue life, can withstand harsh conditions, and meet or exceed industry standards in terms of tensile loading.

Each chain comes with a manufac-

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turer’s number etched into it and a certificate of conformity, and all are manufactured to international standards.

Donghua’s environmental efforts include cutting chains to the correct length to avoid wastage and delivering the complete ready-to-roll kit in a recyclable cardboard box.

The new chain kit joins onghua’s extensive range of products which includes leaf chains, conveyor chains, roller chains, agricultural chains, attachment chains and heavy super-power chains, as well as bespoke chains.

The company also has a Chain ID app to help identify the correct replace-

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Founded in 1991, Donghua Chain Group has become one of the world’s largest chain manufacturers, producing over 0 million m of finished chain each year from seven plants across China, Germany, Poland and Japan. The company has 3,800 employees, 500 of whom are engineers, and offers the largest product portfolio worldwide with more than 0,000 specifications.

Its UK business has been operational since 2009 from its headquarters in the West Midlands which incorporates a sales office, meeting rooms, 5,000s ft warehouse, chain workshop facilities and technical laboratory.

Donghua doesn’t sell its chains direct to end users, instead opting to use a strong network of approved Product Partners, backed up by stockists and distributors, to provide a network across the UK and Ireland.

With a huge warehouse, weekly deliveries of chain, an experienced and knowledgeable team, and a growing network of stockists, Donghua is well positioned to supply the UK market.

● For more information or to order a Tail Lift Chain Kit call 01902 866200, email sales@donghua.co.uk or visit donghua.co.uk/tail-lift-chain

Go grab the best

HIAB’s cranes and other handling equipment are a perfect fit for hauliers in the construction sector HIAB Set against a backdrop of challenging conditions and considerable uncertainty in recent times, the construction industry has continued to keep the economy moving in the UK. As a leading provider of on-road handling solutions, HIAB has supported businesses throughout this period, calling on the expertise that it has garnered over its near-80-year history.

In testing times, the industry can rely upon HIAB to provide a strong backbone and to ensure new products are designed and developed to meet the ever-changing requirements of its customers.

With an extensive service network in the UK and Ireland, its experienced teams really go the distance to ensure maximum efficiency for customers, providing the uptime and reliability that they need.

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LEGISLATIVE PRESSURES HIAB recognises the increasing pressures many in the industry are facing when it comes to waste and recycling. Legislation is calling for greater efficiencies throughout the industry to reduce the sheer volume of industrial waste being generated every year.

Recycling is now a serious business and ensuring you have the right tools in place is paramount. mart, efficient, and safe operations are guaranteed when using a HIAB JONSERED 1200RS recycling crane.

Speed and precision are at the heart of its unrivalled functionality, combined with the strength, durability, and reliability customers have come to expect from a HIAB product.

Optimised for heavy duty assignments and using fast and effective hydraulics, the crane will give workers all the confidence they need when handling.

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HIAB continues to develop its product range and is proud to showcase its MULTILIFT Ultima at this year’s Tip-ex and Tank-ex show to further support the waste and recycling sector.

The Ultima adds capacity to the armoury while also featuring a number of innovations that ensure greater control, safety and productivity in loading. From HiVision camera-guided functions and advanced connectivity to its unique integrated weighing system and intuitive touchscreen controls, Ultima heralds a new era in load handling.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT HIAB is committed to keeping its customers’ fleets working throughout each product’s lifetime, with parts expertise and field engineers who are expert in its products. o matter what size of fleet or equipment you operate, HIAB has different levels to suit your needs.

Its professional service technicians operate across the UK and Ireland keeping customers’ equipment operating safely and effectively, being specialists in EFFER, MULTILIFT hookloaders, FUTURA skiploaders, HIAB loader cranes, frameworks equipment and MOFFETT forklift trucks.

● For more information visit hiab.com

Get in pole position Integrum Finance reckons it has the right people and the right connections to help an fir get ahead INTEGRUM FINANCE Integrum Finance is a family-run business focused on providing fast and secure asset finance as well as a one to one relationship with all its clients.

All ntegrum forward facing staff complete the Specialist Automotive Finance Expert training that provides knowledge based motor finance learning to boost professionalism and increase consumer confidence in the motor finance sector. t provides knowledge of the nine types of motor finance used by customers that buy outright or lease vehicles, as well as key Financial Conduct Authority principles and rules around the sale of motor vehicles and other regulations. ntegrum promises that it will answer any customer en uiries within an hour, and with access to over 00 lenders including all the major banks it is confident that it can save clients time and money in finding the right finance product. oreover, it uses one of the

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UK’s big five lenders, which has agreed to provide acceptance within hours and a payout within hours of receiving a proposal. That means commercial vehicle operators who need to make a fast acquisition on replacing, upgrading or adding machinery can do so without a lengthy approval process.

Integrum says the biggest delay in the process is in the customer getting the correct information uploaded for review ahead of a proposal being submitted.

SECURE PORTAL To expedite the process, ntegrum provides a secure two factor authen tication) client portal for uploading personal, financial, and commercially sensitive information.

These days, you cannot be too careful when it comes to protecting personal, financial, and commercially sensitive information online. ackers, thieves, malware, and other malicious entities are constantly striving to gain access to sensitive information, be it login info, banking financial details,

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credit card data, passport information or ational nsurance numbers. Conse quently, Integrum does not receive sensitive information via email and where it must share it with lenders who do not have their own secure portal, it emails it in files that are protected with banking level A encryption.

As well as speed and security, ntegrum’s service levels are what sets it apart. A dedicated account manager will call back within an hour around the clock, and the business prides itself on its approach to clients. The company says a moral code of honesty, integrity, and trust is right at the top of who we are , and many years of financial sector experience across the executive team have given Integrum an understanding of how individual customers’ needs differ, as well as the importance of establishing long-term relationships to help meet client needs.

The services we provide demand ethical decision-making, honesty and utter discretion ualities that we are proud to uphold and share with our clients and lenders alike, it states. ntegrum is also looking to work with commercial vehicle dealers, offering retailers an additional revenue stream through a share in the proceeds of assets financed through the company.

● For more information call 0333 444 0183, email enquiries@ integrumfinance co uk or visit integrumfinance co uk

11-13.5-TONNE (F110 AND F135) RANGE: ● 240hp (5.2 litre) engine ● Manual or semi-automatic gearbox (11-tonner); 13.5-tonners semiautomatic only ● Body and payload allowance from 7 tonnes on 11-tonner and 9 tonnes on 13.5-tonner (subject to specs)

Your light solution

Isuzu Truck UK provides a wide range of light to medium vehicles ideally suited to construction work ISUZU TRUCK UK

With a range of chassis from 3.5 tonnes to 13.5 tonnes, Isuzu Truck UK provides vehicles for almost every application, with a broad spectrum of cabs, wheelbases and body specifications to suit every requirement, complete servicing solutions and finance options.

All include a 3-year unlimited mileage warranty and the Isuzu Assist breakdown service as standard, and are backed by its CARE customer support service.

Impressive manoeuvrability in congested city centres and the ability to withstand the rigours of working on site are the prerequisites for a truck to survive in any industry, especially building, scaffolding and construction, while longevity, payload, productivity and reliability are the main reasons for many businesses specifying Isuzu’s trucks.

Isuzu’s 7.5-tonners are renowned for their durability and have long been admired for their impressive payload capacities, which are far superior to those of competitors and complemented by a smaller physical footprint and low chassis weight for higher axle tolerance.

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imilarly, the three main benefits of 3.5-tonne Isuzu Grafters are their payload capacity, manoeuvrability and ability to tow up to 3.5 tonnes (subject to specs).

3.5-TONNE (N35) GRAFTER RANGE: ● Currently 120hp (1.9-litre) engine ● ingle twin rear wheel configurations ● Manual or automatic gearbox ● Payload allowance on twin tipper circa 1,200kg (subject to specs)

7.5-TONNE (N75) RANGE: ● 150hp (3.0-litre) or 190hp (5.2-litre) engine ● Manual or semi-automatic gearbox ● Day or crew cab ● Body and payload allowance from 4,820kg (based on 150hp engine, subject to specs) Isuzu Truck’s larger F110 and F135 models also benefit from a compact cab and chassis, with footprints no larger than the European manufacturers’ 7.5-tonners and additional payload.

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The cabs offer excellent visibility – important when vehicles are working within tight confines on site – while the compact footprint comes into its own in narrow urban areas.

Many models are available with semi-automated transmissions for ease of use and reduced driver fatigue. Dual airbags are also standard across the range, ensuring peace of mind for both operators and drivers.

Isuzu Truck UK understands the complexities of running a business and has partnered with BNP Paribas to offer three bespoke finance solutions. These routes to ownership may suit many businesses with quiet periods during the year and aid cashflow. ith a number of plans available, the flexibility for customers in procuring their vehicles will help them plan ahead and ensure they are not only buying a quality product, but can tailor it to their individual requirements.

Isuzu Truck UK is also backed by a comprehensive commercial dealer network that fully understands the service levels expected in the commercial vehicle sector.

● For more information about Isuzu Truck’s range, competitive finance packages up to 72 months across all models, and repair and maintenance contracts call 01707 282944 or visit isuzutruck.co.uk

In the line of sight Lens-Tech’s range of Fresnel lenses provides an enhanced field of view to help reduce blind spots LENS-TECH Lens-Tech’s Hi Vue Fresnel lenses are a low-cost and easily applied way of improving drivers’ vision from the cab.

Such lenses simply stick to the vehicle’s nearside window, generating a broader downward view to highlight vulnerable road users in the blind spot alongside the passenger door.

The position of the lenses means drivers are effectively looking through the window, rather than at a camera’s monitor feed, which allows them to process and react to hazards faster.

There are two versions of the Hi Vue, both of which can be used in multiple vehicles. The first is fabricated from PVC and is now provided in a secondgeneration version that is smaller than its predecessor at 21x12cm and takes up very little window space, following refinements based on driver feedback.

The second is the company’s premium product, which is made from acrylic, creates a sharper view through

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the lens, and is stronger than PVC with a longer lifespan.

In addition to its HGV lenses, the company has launched a light commercial vehicle range known as Vantage Point. These lenses are fundamentally identical to those used in heavy vehicles, but affixed in portrait rather than landscape mode on the inside of the nearside door window, to provide an extra 30 degrees of visibility outwards and backwards in the area directly behind the van’s side panelling – a known danger area.

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Parcelforce fitted Vantage Point lenses to 80 vans operating out of its Solent depot in summer 2020 as part of a long-term trial, and drivers highlighted urban conditions and lane-changing as areas in which they have really helped.

Lens-Tech has also become a Logistics UK Bronze Partner, allowing the product to be recognised under FTA’s Van Excellence scheme.

Prices start at £7.50 excluding VAT for both truck and Vantage Point versions of the PVC lens, or £6.90 for those ordering 10 more units, while Logistics UK (previously FTA) members benefit from a starting price of £6.50.

The acrylic range starts at £10 per unit excluding VAT, falling to £9.50 for orders of 10 more, while Logistics UK members can buy them for £9.00.

A-PILLAR WORKAROUND Among the firm’s other endeavours is a forthcoming device that will allow drivers to see through – i.e. around – a truck’s A-pillar. It involves mounting a Fresnel lens within a clear housing to the exterior of an HGV – for instance on the mirror fixing stem or an adjacent area – to bend the light around the obscuring front corner pillar and mirror housings, reducing what can be a significant blind spot caused by the two metal obstacles.

Developed in collaboration with an ex-HGV driver turned inventor, the product remains in prototype phase, but feedback from early fleet trials has been resoundingly positive and the partners intend to bring it to market shortly.

● For more information call 023 8021 3110, email info@lens-tech.com or visit lens-tech.com

One stop body shop Whatever your bodybuilding requirement, Marshalls Truck Bodies has the expertise to satisfy it MARSHALLS TRUCK BODIES Marshalls Truck Bodies is one of the north-west’s leading commercial vehicle bodybuilders, providing premium quality, fully bespoke bodies to a wide range of customers including many major UK fleets.

Its advanced in-house technology allows it to produce creative, contemporary designs for all requirements, and it works only with major UK manufacturers of parts, trucks and materials to ensure strength, reliability and longevity in every body it builds.

Marshalls has the technology, tools and team to design and build the full range of commercial vehicle solutions.

Each of its builds combines high quality, durability and reliability, and is fully bespoke to the application. t carefully considers purpose and requirements, to recommend vehicles best suited to each individual business or project, and can produce completely bespoke solutions

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or customise an existing body to better suit an operation, along with a full range of accessories and modifications.

The company’s knowledgeable and creative team has experience in building all types of commercial vehicle in every industry. ith its in house design process, it creates custom-built bodies tailored to meet even the most demanding re uirements. The result is a unique, bespoke body optimised to work for each customer, truck and operation.

Every build is type approved in-house and quality is guaranteed with Marshalls’ VCA Approved Certification. All of its bodies are built to the highest

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standard, then primed and finished to perfection.

If customers experience a breakdown or fault, its dedicated service department offers spares, servicing and repairs for all commercial vehicles.

Its commercial service department is equipped to deal with all types of repair and maintenance work on any vehicle.

Marshalls’ fully trained technicians provide specialist services on all makes of bodies, lifting equipment engines, transmissions, steering and braking systems.

EFFICIENT SOLUTION hatever your problem, arshalls will provide a cost-effective, timely and efficient solution. ts service team serves customers nationwide, with an immediate response time – a specialist Marshalls service van will visit a customer’s site or its vehicle at the roadside. t also has an on-site facility, where it uses the latest diagnostic equipment and software to find and repair faults uickly, minimising vehicle downtime and thereby reducing costs and hassle.

As a service agent for all major truck manufacturers, the Marshalls team has extensive experience repairing all types of fault and vehicle, and it is also on hand to offer advice on commercial vehicle servicing at the most competitive price.

Marshalls holds a large range of high-quality spare parts in stock to ensure a fast turnaround and also offers a seven-day breakdown recovery service for commercial vehicles, serving UK wide locations.

● For more information call 0161 989 3010 or visit marshallstruckbodies. co.uk

A solid foundation The mp connect card provides a useful range of benefits to drivers in the ineral products sector MP SKILLS The revolutionary mp connect card has been developed to replace a range of cards drivers have previously been required to carry in the extractives industry.

Developed by the Mineral Products ualifications Council P C in conjunction with the sector, the card deploys the latest technology to revolutionise the way in which the industry operates by offering a fully functioning record of drivers’ working achievements on one card that tucks conveniently into a wallet.

Formerly known as the driver skills card, it is designed to streamline and reduce waiting times when entering an mp connect site.

The system carries out requirement checks in a matter of seconds, making the industry a safer place for drivers and other members of the industry alike. xclusive benefits of the mp connect

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card include a record of drivers’ safety training history which can be instantly accessed through the card, along with site inductions and ualification expiry dates; real-time information on site updates, such as safety alerts and closures; access to a fully integrated learner management system; a dedicated library of industry specific e-learning content; discounts on a variety of CPC courses and a scannable QR code on the back of the card that allows drivers to access their LMS account.

SAFETY AWARENESS Drivers can obtain the mp connect card by taking the MP Skills Site Safety Awareness course, which provides them with a wealth of essential safety knowledge and seven hours of CPC training.

Those who hold the outgoing driver skills card can upgrade their existing card by visiting mpconnect.co.uk.

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The Site Safety Awareness course covers a range of topics relating to driver safety and behaviour, and provides essential knowledge for road users.

It is designed for drivers of all tippers, mixers and tankers, among other types of heavy vehicles, and provides attendees with an increased awareness of safety, health and environmental issues at work. It also encourages safe behaviour during the collection and delivery of quarry materials and products, increasing drivers’ awareness of unsafe practices.

In addition to the Site Safety Awareness course, MP Skills also offers courses focusing on health and safety in the quarrying, mineral products and mining sectors, all of which count towards drivers’ CPC accreditations.

They include: Truckmixer, Logical Logistics and Vulnerable Road Users.

FLEXIBLE COURSES Each course is available as a face-toface physical session or in an online virtual classroom, so drivers can reap the benefits of this training regardless of their location.

MP Skills is also an approved provider of the P C Plant perator Competency cheme and offers a comprehensive range of vocational ualifications and safety courses set around workplace competence in the extractives industry. t also operates a series of flexible, employer-led apprenticeship schemes, which are available for both levy- and non-levy-paying employers.

● For more information call 0115 983 5755, email info@mpskills.co.uk or visit mpskills.co.uk

Smarter delivery

Muldoon is launching a new system to let operators remotely manage a truck’s hydraulic functions MULDOON TRANSPORT SYSTEMS A clever new Smart Control System from Muldoon Transport Systems is about to hit the market, giving operators new levels of visibility and control over their deliveries.

Muldoon has been designing and manufacturing specialist trailers and equipment for more than 45 years, and is one of the few in the industry that can complete build work from start to finish under one roof.

Its new Smart Control System offers improved management of vehicles across the fleet. The system monitors and controls all hydraulic functions that were previously fully manual. Memory functions allow settings to be saved and accessed for the next delivery, making the system extremely user-friendly.

Data relating to speed, conveying pressure and hydraulic pressure is recorded and can be remotely accessed at any time. This allows transport managers to closely monitor the performance of each vehicle, and easily

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identify any problems or issues early.

A full telematics system comes as part of the package that monitors vehicle location, EBS and braking history, service history and a host of other features.

The key advantage of adding Muldoon’s Smart Control System is that operator habits can be monitored and assessed. The differences between operators can then be studied and the information shared across the workforce to improve driver training and make deliveries more efficient.

The brand-new system will be

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available for customer demos from July.

Aside from blowers, Muldoon has also significantly increased production of its bulk tipper line-up, following a recent distribution agreement with Newton Trailers for the GB market.

Having previously built solely to customer order, the new deal sees Muldoon building bulk volumes for stock, improving availability of the equipment which is renowned for its high level of quality and light weight, maximising payload capacities.

The company has also continued to invest throughout the Covid-19 crisis, with productivity and output now at the highest level in its history. The high levels of materials held in stock have also allowed the company to continue to build while others have been hit by short-term supply problems with raw materials.

A family-run business based in Northern Ireland with a further facility in Derbyshire, Muldoon works closely with its customers to design and manufacture products that will give a competitive edge.

The company, which began more than 45 years ago, now has three cutting-edge manufacturing sites, with modern factories catering for new-build work and an adjoining facility dedicated to parts, repair and servicing. Muldoon also has dedicated R&D and design departments.

The product line-up includes bulk blowing and vacuum vehicles, waste and recycling drawbar trailers, bulk tippers and specialised chassis, and trailers for the construction sector.

● For more information call 028 3885 2002, email info@muldoon.com or visit muldoon.com

Tip top for tanks

Fitting the right tank is fundamental to the operation of vehicles and machinery, argues Padoan PADOAN Hydraulic and diesel tank manufacturer Padoan is committed to finding the best solutions for s, bodybuilders and upfitters in the UK. Choosing the right tank is crucial, it says, as it contains, filters and preserves the fluid within it, making it fundamental to the application. That makes choosing the right partner e ually crucial. ith more than 0 years’ experience, the tank expert, based in the north east of taly, ships products to more than 50 countries worldwide.

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ts manufacturing operation uses premium raw materials, automated processes to guarantee uality and consistency, and high levels of internal

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cleanliness, and involves mechanical and leakage tests for each tank.

Padoan’s standard tank catalogue has been developed with key industry players and end users, and the company also offers a range of bespoke products through its research and development department, which supports customers with the design and implementation of customised tanks. Padoan products are recognised for their reliability, uality of materials and workmanship, as well as their ability to meet customer needs.

The company’s product range splits into diesel, oil and combined tanks ranging from 0 litres to 960 litres, as well as the provision of individual developments, and can be installed on vehicles and machines with side mounting and rear mounting options.

Padoan’s vision statement says The continued improvement of our products and processes is driven by and technology, and carried out by the whole company.

● For more information visit padoan.it

Wheels of fortune If you’re in need of some replacement steel or aluminium wheels, look no further than TIA Wheels TIA WHEELS TIA Wheels is a leading distributor of steel and aluminium wheels for the truck, bus and trailer industries.

Established in 2013 and boasting highly trained staff, it is on hand to meet your business needs in this demanding sector.

A lot of attention is paid to tyres and with good reason, but wheels are just as important as they require regular maintenance throughout their lifetime.

Mating faces should be cleaned, stud holes and flange edges checked for

wear, and wheels should be inspected for cracks and fatigue.

Wheels do not need to be replaced as frequently as tyres, but when they

do, it is important to source the correct e uivalent in terms of size, configu ration, quality and load capacity. TIA Wheels holds a broad range of sizes sourced from quality manufacturers.

Having earned its accreditation within the commercial steel wheel OE and aftermarket as a quality supplier, TIA Wheels has now developed its own brand alloy wheel.

TIA Aluminium wheels are available in non polished, polished, and in its new easy clean finish, known as co hield.

Each TIA brand wheel is manufactured using a true forging process from solid billet to machine tolerance alloy wheels with high grade aluminium, and is TUV tested.

TIA Wheels strives to offer the best possible service and competitive prices. ext day service is standard limits may apply in extreme locations).

● For more information call 01952 327676, email suzanna.taylor@ tiawheels.co.uk or visit tiawheels.com

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Beautiful bodies

Wilcox Commercial Vehicles is the sole UK agent for CIFA’s range of high-quality mixer bodies WILCOX As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of aluminium bodies for rigid and tipping trailers, all of the work carried out by Wilcox Commercial Vehicles is not only to the industry standard and compliant with Whole Vehicle Type Approval, but also meets the company’s own stringent in-house quality assurance tests.

Wilcox is a one-stop shop for construction vehicles and is the sole UK agent for CIFA mixers, which has designed and produced innovative solutions in construction for 90 years.

Wilcox already has a reputation for manufacturing high-quality aluminium and steel tipper bodies for the aggregate, asphalt and construction markets. Many of its customers already

operate concrete mixers and batching plants and are aware of the CIFA product, with its high build uality and UK specific design which incorporates a low overall height, quick release hatch and UK specification drum.

The CIFA mixers are mounted to the chassis in Wilcox’s factories in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, and backed up by a full mobile service team.

Among the company’s recent endeavours are a mixer (pictured) and a tipper for Tillicoultry Quarries in Scotland as part of a large batch order.

The mixer is a CIFA 8m drum with manual controls and includes a 400-litre water tank.

The tipper is an insulated monocoque body with a split tailgate, which gives the customer the versatility to carry out general work with a heavyduty body as well as the ability to deliver asphalt.

● For more information call 01778 345151 or visit wilcox.uk.com

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outdoor lifting re uirements, or those looking for flexibility in their lifting solution. t offers a lifting capacity of 7,500kg per column, adjustable forks to accommodate a variety of wheel diameters, and can be configured in sets of four, six or eight columns to lift up to 60,000kg across four axles. t can also be deployed inside workshops, rendering it a truly versatile solution.

The P ingress protection rating – an international standard used to verify a piece of e uipment’s resilience to water – is also of note.

The galvanized C ’s rating of P67 means it is so resilient that it can be immersed in water without

A clean getaway

Cleanliness is next to godliness, they say... so clean up your act with the help of a Totalkare wash bay lift TOTALKARE f you’re running a fleet of coaches, buses or commercial vehicles, they need to be oT ready which in most cases involves lifting the vehicle for a thorough clean of the chassis.

The snag is that standard vehicle lifts can’t safely handle this level of moisture, which leaves them susceptible to rusting and water damage that can compromise their integrity.

The solution is a lift which has been galvanized to withstand high pressure jets and constant humidity, making it perfect for use in a wash bay or outdoor area.

FIT FOR PURPOSE UK lifting and testing expert Totalkare has an array of suitable options, all of which are truly fit for purpose.

Totalkare’s eavy uty our Post Lift and its brand new C Lift are both fixed installations and ideal permanent

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lifting solutions. ith maximum weight capacities of ,000kg and 5,000kg respectively, they’re perfect for heavy duty vehicle lifting and can be supplied with optional lighting and jacking beams.

Both the eavy uty our Post Lift and the C Lift can also be surface or recess mounted and are available in a range of platform lengths. rowing in popularity, though, is its AC model – the only mobile column lift in the UK fit for use in a wash bay and ideal for those with more occasional

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impeding its operation while the AC’s and galvanized eavy uty our Post’s P66 ratings prove they can comfortably withstand powerful jets of water.

As for which of Totalkare’s wash bay ready lifts to choose, the C Lift is particularly appropriate for fleets with especially weighty vehicles and is recommended in galvanized form for extra longevity. perators in need of the longest platform length would do well to consider the galvanized eavy uty our Post Lift, while those that re uire a mobile wash bay lift with adjustable forks to fit different types of vehicle need look no further than the AC obile Column Lift, which is galvanized as standard.

● For more information call 0121 585 2724, email sales@ totalkare.co.uk or visit totalkare. co.uk, where you can check out the company’s full range of vehicle lifts in its new online store and contact its specialist team via live chat

Vision enhancers Kerb view windows make vulnerable road users more visible and help trucks comply with the DVS TRUCK DOOR WINDOWS Kerb view window supplier and installer Truck Door Windows has outlined the safety and compliance benefits of its technology in increasing the visibility of vulnerable road users (VRUs) from the truck cab.

Providing drivers with a wider field of view has the potential to cut the number of incidents, says the company, with direct vision through the side door being of most benefit at slow driving speeds, when there is a VRU moving alongside in a fixed position relative to the truck.

Installation of kerb view windows on trucks began in Japan in the 1970s as accidents involving VRUs became a major social issue there, says the firm.

Truck Door Windows’ product features a single-glaze, OEM quality, type-approved glass bonded for security and strength, which prevents condensation and eliminates dirt ingress. There is no window mechanism obstructing

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the view, nor any requirement to remove the door panel for cleaning, the firm points out, while a two-year warranty covers installation and product defects.

The company offers a 24-hour turnaround or four to five weeks for reactive designs, and operates a like for like door exchange programme.

A courtesy vehicle is available for collection and delivery of back-to-back conversions. Solutions are available for both left- and right-hand-drive models.

DIRECT VISION STANDARD Keith Banks, business development manager at Truck Door Windows, says: “We are seeing a steady stream of business from companies which are or will be operating within the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) area, which is very similar to the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ). We are seeing growing demand from the ever-safety-conscious construction sector too, with DVS door windows recommended by both FORS and CLOCS and being regulation

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requirements on projects such as HS2 and the Thames Tideway ‘Super Sewer’, to name but two.

“When you consider that noncompliance costs £550 a day, many operators will see the benefits in upgrading their star rating and achieving the 10-year permit by purchasing our OEM standard solution,” he continues. “Our product still enables full operation of the passenger window too. If you’ve ever had to clean muck from your mirrors in a quarry, on a major construction site or at a landfill you’ll appreciate the benefit.

Presently windows fitted to Mercedes-Benz trucks have the ability to retro-enhance star rating. It is hoped that in time, all manufacturers will fall into line and award our product with the same level of OEM accessory type approval that Mercedes-Benz awarded Truck Door Windows in August 2019 with its letter of no objection.”

Solutions are already available for various makes and models, including the Volvo FH4, FM, FL and FE; DAF’s CF, XF and LF; the MAN TGS, TGM and TGX; Mercedes-Benz’s Arocs, Actros and Antos; Renault’s Midlum, Premium, C, K and T; Scania’s P, G, R and XT series and New Generation Scania; and the Iveco S-WAY and X-WAY.

● For more information call 01322 223638 or 07989 525163, email keith.banks@truckalign.co.uk or visit truck-door-windows.com

replaceable sturdy parts, headlamp protectors, anti-slip footsteps and new V-shaped LED headlamps.

Unsurprisingly, safety is at the heart of Volvo’s new range, with advances in the FMX including descent control and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) that now work at all speeds down to 0kph.

“The Adaptive Cruise Control is very popular; it makes the use of cruise control much easier – giving our drivers less to worry about and more peace of mind,” says James Hopkinson, transport manager at Longcliffe Quarries.

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As solid as a rock

Volvo’s new FM and FMX are perfectly positioned to support the construction sector’s ongoing recovery VOLVO TRUCKS As the UK economy bounces back from the coronavirus pandemic, the construction industry looks set to be front and centre of the recovery. With house-building and civil engineering both on the rise, demand for vehicles in this sector is likely to soar. Volvo Trucks is primed and ready to take full advantage.

At the fulcrum of Volvo’s overhaul of its heavy truck range and just beginning to hit the UK’s roads are the brand-new FM and FMX, two trucks with a long and rich heritage of serving construction firms and suppliers around the country.

“I’ve always been a big Volvo product man. In my eyes, it’s superior to anything else on the market,” says John Singh, owner of ASB Transport, which recently added two Volvo FM 8x4 tippers to its 0 strong fleet.

Volvo is confident the new model FM and FMX will only improve on these traditions. Built with the driver at heart, the trucks have been given a significant

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interior overhaul. The dashboard has a completely new interface for information and communication, while the instrument display is fully digital, with an impressive high resolution 12in screen that makes it easy to navigate. And the changes don’t stop inside.

The all-new FMX – Volvo’s toughest ever construction truck – offers increased front axle loads of up to 20 tonnes and a new 38-tonne bogie.

It is also built on an entirely new cab platform, featuring a front section with

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Tagged as the “versatile workhorse” of Volvo’s range, the new FM will also be popular among tipper and tanker operators. It has raised A-pillars that give the cab up to an extra 1cu m of space and more light than its predecessor.

Larger windows and a lower doorline improve visibility, and both the FM and have now been fitted with the slimline rear-view mirrors found in the FH. The new FM sleeper cab has been upgraded with a raised bed and greater storage, while the exterior has been significantly redesigned with a new aerodynamic shape.

Available in various driveline and chassis configurations, the new can be tailored to deliver higher productivity and fuel savings in any application.

Both trucks can be ordered now through Volvo’s dealer network, with a variety of funding options via Volvo Financial Services.

● For more information visit volvotrucks.co.uk

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eb eet olutions new device can help an vehicle operator digitise its wor ow WEBFLEET SOLUTIONS ebfleet olutions, one of the world’s leading telemat ics providers and part of Bridgestone, has launched its upgraded ruggedised tablet and navigation device for vehicle operators – the P 75. uipped with advanced technologies, including LT connectivity and oogle ervices, the versatile tablet helps companies raise their workflow efficiency to new heights.

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n combination with B L T, ebfleet olutions’ award winning connected vehicle management software, the P tablet connects drivers and business owners. ith superior ruggedness and best in class navigation, the P 75 is designed for both in vehicle and outdoor use. t’s drop proof, break resistant, shock proof, UV resistant, vibration proof, and dust and water protected. That makes it suitable for drivers that need to handle the device

● For more information on how the PRO 8475 can help your business call 0208 822 3605 or visit e eet com

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● Versatile and future-proof tablet for tailored usage and control:

uipped with oogle Services including push notifications to enhance seamless communication and access to the Google Play store, including standard Google Apps such as Chrome, Gmail, and Google Maps. Wireless connectivity with LTE supports fast download speeds, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC/RFID for wireless communication and professional use. ● Best-in-class truck navigation: Uses a complex network of TomTom I traffic data and advanced algorithms to determine the most suitable routes and accurate estimated times of arrival TAs reinstalled maps are also available for offline usage ● Fleet management functionality in combination with

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many times a day in harsh terrain and extreme conditions for long periods.

The device combines a range of essential features to assist businesses in making the transition to digitising their workflow. By combining the P with B L T, they can look to go paper free, complete more jobs and improve billable time. eamless connectivity from device to office, including accounting software integrations with B L T, allows accurate invoices including P timestamps to be created and sent within minutes to help boost cash flow. ith the P river Terminal, our aim is to offer the perfect companion for drivers, says Paul Verheijen, vice president product management at ebfleet olutions.

The updated and improved P 75 is adapted to suit the needs of our customers, helping them leverage smart data and supporting them to reach their goals easily, uickly and efficiently.

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WEBFLEET: Seamless messaging and order management is supported between drivers and the back office Working time and mileage registration can be effectively managed, while in-vehicle driver coaching and driving behaviour feedback is provided by OptiDrive 360. ● Robust hardware design optimised for both in-vehicle and outdoor usage in high- uality screen with low reflections in a resistant rugged housing that is protected against drops, water, dust, shocks, vibrations and more. The device operates reliably outside the vehicle with high levels of endurance. ● Best-in-class cradle: Provides easy docking with versatile connection ports in a compact size.