Business booming for BMI Trailers in land Down Under

In 2020 BMI Trailers MD Brendan McIlvanna visited Australia to see if there was any potential to build products for businesses

Down Under. The Co Tyrone-based MD found that there was and the firm built three and shipped them out.

On its stand was another order for Australia, this time for Recycle Central, based in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Because it has a fourth axle and is designed for loads above Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, it has to meet the Performance Based Standards (similar to STGO) for an operator to gain a permit to use it.

McIlvanna said: “This is a 4-axle, 14.6m-long trailer with the Cargo HDI moving-floor system designed for the waste and recycling market. It weighs 12 tonnes, has a 105cu m capacity and is one of 15 on order.”

Turkey-based commercial vehicle spare parts manufacturer Sampa promoted its expanding product range at the show. Having recently been awarded the ISO 500 manufacturing standard for its commitment to excellence, it had a tiny snapshot of its 80,000 HGV products on display including track rod ends, ball joints and air springs.

Sampa is among the world’s largest manufacturer of suspension airbags. It operates out of 13 factories, with a leading R&D facility, and has plans to establish 10 further facilities. It has ambitions to become the world’s leading manufacturer of all truck parts.

Sampa has gained recognition from OEMs for its expertise in reverse engineering parts to enhance performance and tolerance levels and is collaborating with Manchester University to develop stronger graphene components. Its aftermarket parts business in Trafford Park provides same-day delivery in the local area and a next-day overnight service to the rest of the country.