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08 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry. 24 Economy International demand for cleaner transportation is driving innovation in fuel cells and emerging technologies. Australia is set to play a major role in the production of hydrogen.
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27 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene. 36 Moving Floor A comprehensive look at moving floor systems in action across Australia. 45 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest innovations in trailer building equipment and components.
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54 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine met with Ann Lopez of Lopez Bros Transport to learn more about her journey in the commercial road transport industry. 56 Industry Icon With more than a decade of specialised experience in the design, production, delivery and after-sales support of road tankers, Adam Stanfield shares his thoughts on industry compliance and personal growth. 58 Fleet of the Month As the cost of living in today’s society continues to rise, providing nutritious food to those less fortunate is becoming increasingly critical. The FoodBasket at Maryborough has risen to this challenge, with the help of a new Hino 500 Series 10-pallet truck.
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60 World Map To remain competitive in the lighting solution scene, Aspöck Systems continuously invests in site development and product innovation. The latest ECOLED II rear lamp, which began serial production in September, is testament to the company’s achievements. 62 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.
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A rigorous process When Infrastructure Australia (IA) added the Western Australian Government’s proposed upgrade for Bindoon Bypass as a Priority Project on the Infrastructure Priority List (IPL), it was welcomed by industry for its potential to increase triple road train productivity. The IPL is a prioritised list of nationally significant investments – independently assessed by the IA Board – that provides decision makers with advice and guidance on projects that will underpin Australia’s continued prosperity. The IPL is due for publication this month and is made up of two broad groups: ‘projects’, which are solutions to a defined problem/opportunity where a full business case has been completed by the proponent and positively evaluated by IA; and ‘initiatives’, early stage solutions for which a business has not yet been completed. Following significant growth of Western Australia’s resources sector, demand to move freight along the Great Northern Highway corridor between ports in metro Perth and the north-west, including Port Hedland, Cape Lambert and Dampier is considerable. The proposed Bindoon Bypass, according to IA CEO, Romily Madew, aims to increase freight efficiency and
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productivity by enabling access for triple road trains for the entire trip between Muchea and Wubin on the Great Northern Highway with existing road alignments and gradients between Wubin and Muchea currently unsuitable. She explains that drivers are often forced to stop at Wubin to decouple and reconfigure their vehicles into smaller combinations for this stretch of highway, decreasing freight productivity and efficiency since more truck trips are needed to deliver the same freight task. The remedy, in this instance, is to build a new highway to the west of Bindoon. Scope of works include a single carriageway in each direction along with various road and intersection improvements. Additional safety enhancements will include overtaking lanes every five to 10 kilometres and four new rest stops suitable for accommodating light vehicles and road trains. While the Bindoon Bypass upgrade is a win for commercial road transport operators, it also presents positive outcomes for all road users.
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NEWS
ARTSA Data releases Q4 2019 heavy vehicle registration market report New heavy vehicle registrations dropped
registration data, according to ARTSA Data
The March quarter new registration data
just under 8.0 per cent for 2019 compared
analytics, suggest there are further falls
is historically the slowest quarter of the
with the previous calendar year according
to come.
year, so this may not provide much of a
to the Australian Road Transport Suppliers
The pool of never registered VINs (i.e. the
lead as to whether this negative trend is
Association (ARTSA).
VINs taken out during the build phase
being sustained. The data at end June will
This followed a two-year run of annual
of registration) has been falling for both
provide a more accurate guide but for now
increases in new registrations of around
trucks (prime movers and rigids) and
there is no question that the new vehicle
15 per cent per annum. Total new
trailers since the middle of 2019.
registration data is pointing to a slowdown
registrations for 2019 were close to 37,500
The reduction in the never registered VIN
of significant proportion having reached
new units, off a historic high of 40,600
pool for trucks has been 17 per cent in
new highs in the previous two years.
in 2018. The 2019 year was the second
the last quarter of 2019 and the trailer
ARTSA Data analytics can supply a range of
highest total for new vehicle registrations
never registered VIN pool has shrunk by
custom reports that provide considerable
since ARTSA Data analytics began
28 per cent since peaking at end of March
detail by manufacturer, but can also be
analysing the National Exchange of Vehicle
2019. While there are numerous factors
analysed by State, by year and other
and Driver Information System (NEVDIS)
that influence these totals, they are a fair
variables such as registration category, VIN,
registration data in 2014.
indication that new vehicle work in the
postcode, age and more. Data is analysed
Data from the ‘never registered Vehicle
pipeline is falling for both trucks
quarterly and the data series has history
Identification Numbers (VIN)’ in the NEVDIS
and trailers.
back to the beginning of 2014.
The data that ARTSA has analysed includes registration details of prime movers, trailers, heavy rigids, medium rigids, special purpose vehicles and buses.
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NEWS
Northline outlines accomplishments and 2020 vision
Northline CEO, Craige Whitton.
Craige Whitton, CEO of Transport and
national and warehousing services.
Whitton also commented on Northline’s
logistics company, Northline, has reflected on
“The new system ‘Connect’, which will be
ability to manage rapidly changing needs
last year’s series of successes and how they
launched to customers in 2020, creates a
in project logistics by undertaking more
will drive the business forward.
single system with the ability to establish
complex projects.
Northline adapted to the changing needs of
alerts for international freight and integration
“Our experienced team works closely with
its customers in 2019, according to Whitton,
into the Northline App for domestic freight,”
our customers from initial feasibility, project
to help them grow in an environment of ever
said Whitton. “Following the Customer
scoping and investigation, through to project
increasing commercial pressures.
Portal launch, we will also be developing
delivery and completion,” he said. “In 2019,
To better service its customers, Northline
an Application Programming Interface (API)
it led us to undertake and complete work
engaged in a brand refresh.
integration for customers to interface and
on an end-to-end logistics contract for one
“We updated our branding including the
retrieve their consignment data such as track
of Australia’s biggest solar farms – the $277
adoption of a new tagline – Australia’s Global
and trace milestones and freight costs directly
million 255MW Sunraysia Solar PV project.”
Logistics People – to better reflect being
from our Freight Management System to
Northline also opened a $30 million Perth
proudly Australian but with a global outlook
better serve their customers.”
and services, underpinned by recognising
During 2019, Northline expanded its
depot in April. “More than $120 million has now been
the value of relationships and continuing
international freight management capabilities
invested over the past six years to establish
to provide a personalised service to our
to service more than 100 countries. “We also expanded our International
a state-of-the-art domestic multimodal
customers,” he said. The business also developed an online
team to ensure we’re able to offer greater
network for Northline,” said Whitton. “In
customer portal for users to create freight
specialist advice and services,” said
2020, we will continue our investment
movements, pickup requests, warehouse
Whitton. “The expansion will be further
in our services and customers as well as
order processing and track and trace freight
supported by the international track and
growing our valued relationships – both in
movements across Northline’s international,
trace launch this year.”
Australia and overseas.”
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transport and national warehousing
Monadelphous awarded $110M in contracts Perth-based engineering group, Monadelphous, has secured construction and maintenance contracts in the resources and energy sectors with a combined value of approximately $110 million. In Western Australia, Monadelphous is contracted by BHP to upgrade conveyor equipment, power switching and stackers by Q3 2020 at Mining Area C iron ore mine site in the Pilbara region. The engineering group will also provide services associated with the demolition and rehabilitation of a number of end-of-life facilities at Nelson Point, Port Hedland. This contract is expected to commence in January 2020 and will be completed Q3 2020. Monadelphous has also secured a 12-month extension to an existing contract with Nickel West for the provision of maintenance, shutdowns and offsite repair services at Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter. Finally, Monadelphous has also been awarded a contract with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (Australia) for the construction of a reclaimer and two stackers at BHP’s South Flank Project in the Pilbara. The work is expected to provide approximately 70 employment opportunities and be completed Q1 2021. In Queensland, the company has secured a three-year contract for the provision of general mechanical and maintenance services as part of Incitec Pivot’s scheduled turnarounds for its Queensland manufacturing facilities. Demand for moving heavy mining machinery is on the rise across Australia.
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NEWS
VTA lauds transport industry response to bushfires
The transport industry is doing its bit to help in the wake of destructive bushfires.
Australians, as expected, have responded
for livestock; water, food and supplies
important is that the long-term planning is
magnificently, and with selfless enthusiasm
delivered to impacted communities; and
done now to mitigate future supply chain
and generosity, to the bushfire crisis
people being transported out of fire zones
disruptions.”
unfolding around the country, according to
are visual examples of how the transport
The VTA has urged operators to note road
Victorian Transport Association CEO, Peter
industry is responding, with much more
closures.
Anderson.
being done behind the scene to minimise
“At a practical level, we urge all operators
“It has been humbling to witness the
disruptions in the supply chain.
to take note of extensive road closures in
heroics of volunteer firefighters and first
“As governments act and communities
the north and east part of Victoria, and
responders protecting life and property, as
recover, it will be important for the role
elsewhere around Australia – flood and
well as the generosity of ordinary citizens
of supply chains and logistics to feature
fire has cut off road access to Western
donating money, food, clothing, shelter
prominently in the long-term planning
Australia for up to five days,” said
and whatever else they can to fellow
likely to be undertaken by permanent
Anderson.
citizens impacted by the fires,” he said.
bureaucracies being established state and
“The Victorian Department of Transport
“The transport industry is most certainly
federally to respond to the permanent
has listed the closure of more than 100
doing its bit to help, with supply chain
threat of bushfire.
roads so please consult the VicTraffic
logistics a key part of virtually every aspect
“The VTA stands ready to advise these
website when planning your journey.
of bushfire response and disaster recovery.
new agencies on how the transport
“It is also advisable to have your drivers
“As an industry we should be proud of
industry can support their efforts. Short-
install the VicEmergency app on their
our efforts to support the early phases
term disruptions such as road and bridge
smartphone for real time updates on fire
of recovery: images of convoys of feed
closures can be overcome but what’s
activity throughout the state,” he said.
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CTI Logistics releases trading update CTI Logistics expects to report profit
continue to be impacted by the state
letter dated 23 December 2019. “The
before tax of approximately $1.5 million
of the economy, particularly in Western
complete financial results for the half year
for the half-year ended 31 December
Australia, with reductions in volumes and
to 31 December 2019 will be released to
2019, compared to $4.1 million for the
activity, and pressures on margins from
the market in February 2020.”
prior corresponding period reached after
both existing and potential clients.
adding back the contingent consideration
Company Secretary, Owen Venter, said the
of $2.34 million relating to the purchase of
company continues to generate strong
Jayde Transport.
cash flow and is poised to take advantage
Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation
of, and benefit from, any uplift in the
Amortisation (EBITDA) for the prior period
economy despite challenging market
ended 31 December 2018 was $9.6 million
conditions.
on revenue of $111.8 million, with EBITDA
“The company also continues to invest in
for the half year ended 31 December 2019
information technology to enhance our
expected to be approximately $7.0 million
operating systems and performance in
on similar revenue.
both warehousing and transport,” he said
The results, according to CTI Logistics,
in an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
CTI Logistics in action.
NEWS
Cyber threat in mining prompts industry to adapt It will take a catastrophic event for
remote control of operational equipment.
this survey as we see the potential to
cybersecurity to be taken seriously in the
That’s the level of risk that we are facing.”
improve cybersecurity across the mining
mining and resources industry according to
Global Head of Cybersecurity at BHP, Thomas
Australian researchers at State of Play.
Leen, said the mining industry is up against
environment,” said Price. “There are several challenges specific
A report has revealed that 98 per cent of top-
archaic processes when it comes to evolving
to the mining sector as documented in
level executives expect a catastrophic event
the Australian Cyber Security Industry
is required to drive an industry response
on the cybersecurity front. “Mining as an industry has a low level of
to cybersecurity in mining, following deep
cybersecurity maturity, mainly due to legacy
CSIRO – such as operational technology,
analysis of Australia’s largest mining and
environments that lack basic capabilities,”
connected equipment and sensors,
service companies including: BHP, Rio Tinto,
availability of data, anomaly detection and
South32 and Anglo American.
he said. State of Play said the the second most likely
State of Play Chairman and Co-founder,
driver to instigate change, after a catastrophic
“There are plenty of growth opportunities
Graeme Stanway, said the risk of
event, according to report findings, will be
- especially when the sector collaborates
cybersecurity failures in mining could be
government-led initiatives and responses.
with organisations like AustCyber to have
severe. “In an increasingly automated and
AustCyber CEO, Michelle Price, said public-
a coordinated voice on the kind of support
private partnership is the key to driving
it needs to push forward cyber resilience,”
interconnected world, the risk of rogue
change in the way the mining industry
systems and equipment is growing rapidly,”
approaches cybersecurity.
she said. South32 head of cybersecurity, Clayton
said Stanway. “If someone hacks into a
“AustCyber has collaborated with METS
Brazil, sees this collaboration as a strength of
mining system, they can potentially take
Ignited and State of Play to conduct
cybersecurity in the mining industry.
Roadmap developed in conjunction with
the volatility of markets.
“Cybersecurity is incredibly collaborative in mining, we know it’s a critical industry for our nation and we all want to be safer,” he said. Brazil sees a strong cybersecurity capability as a strategic opportunity for South32. “Done properly, cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage for us,” he said. METS Ignited CEO, Adrian Beer, said industry growth and sustainability will come from collaboration and the implementation of standards. “Mining operations are still made up of legacy closed systems that have customised integrations between them,” he said. “However, the modern technology vendor community is trying to overcome these systems with new models, building collaboration and trust between mining and the technology sector will create a secure sustainable future.” Beer added that standards have a two-prong role to play. “There is clearly a need for both a strong set of standards to define what good looks like in terms of cybersecurity more broadly,” he said. As mining companies and freight carriers adopt modern technologies over legacy systems, the risk of exposing a business to hackers increases.
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“And a set of industry standards to ensure that the specific needs are met to deliver those secure outcomes.”
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NEWS
CUB and McColl’s trial ‘Water on Wheels’ drought relief initiative CUB Queensland Sales Director, Mick McKeown, said the water deliveries were just one of the small things they could do to help those in regional Queensland who were still battling through drought. “We helped launch Water on Wheels because regional Australian communities like those in the Southern Downs have always supported us,” he said. “We have the water and McColl’s has the transport network, so it makes perfect sense for us to focus some of our disaster relief efforts on an initiative like this. McColl’s driver Jamie Luke and Farmer Gerard Wren at the Wren’s property at Dalveen.
“This is a trial run over the next couple of months as we work closely with Granite Belt Drought Assist and other organisations on the
A recent delivery of free non-potable water to
are doing it tough as a result. We really
ground to identify farms who need this water
Southern Downs farm marks the beginning of
appreciate what CUB and McColl’s are doing
and who are located within 50km of the
a pilot program, Water on Wheels, by Carlton
to help people in our community.”
Newell or Pacific highways.
& United Breweries (CUB) and national
Dam levels in the region are very low with
“Water on Wheels has been created to
transport company, McColl’s. This program to assist drought-stricken
Stanthorpe expected to run out of water later
deliver recycled water to farmers in need
this month and Warwick in August 2020
as we continue to support those Australian
farmers will see non-potable water
unless there is significant rain.
communities that have always supported us.”
delivered to farms in Queensland and New
Fourth-generation farmer Greg Free and his
McColl’s Group Business Development
South Wales. The water, CUB and McColl’s said in a joint
wife Sue took delivery of 25,000 litres of
Manager, Andrew Thompson, said it was
water on their horse and cattle property at
devastating to see how tough some families
statement, can then be used by farmers to
Womina, in Warwick, on 13 December 2019.
water their crops and livestock as they battle
“We’re down to about 40 head of cattle
were doing it. The bulk food grade division operates
the drought.
now, we’ve had to destock because of the
Australia’s largest fleet of tankers
Water on Wheels uses specially-treated
lack of water,” said Greg Free. “Normally
dedicated to transporting wine, beer, cider,
recycled water left over from the brewing
we’d run about 120 head of cattle, but with
fruit juices, chocolate, food oils, glucose,
process at CUB’s Yatala plant, which brews
no water it’s too hard to keep them going.
concentrates and a variety of other
about 400 million litres of beer a year and is
We also usually grow crops including barley,
products. It is these tankers which will be
Australia’s biggest brewery.
corn, sorghum and oats, but the drought has
The program will see recycled water delivered
put a stop to that. It’s completely dry, there
used to transport the water. “We have hundreds of drivers travelling
to farms located within 50km of the Newell
isn’t a blade of grass to be found, so this
throughout Australia to farms every week to
or Pacific highways in Queensland and New
water will be a big help.”
pick up milk supplies,” said Thompson. “We
South Wales.
Gerard and Trish Wren of Dalveen, about
have seen first-hand how dry many parts of
Southern Downs Mayor, Tracy Dobie, said
40km south of Warwick, have also received a
Queensland and New South Wales are and
water deliveries would make an enormous
load of water.
the struggles that families on the land have
difference to the region, which was drought
Gerard Wren said they had been forced to
to battle.
declared in May 2018.
agist their cattle on another property while
“McColl’s wants to do whatever it can to help
“This is the worst drought we have
they tried to nurse them through the tough
these farmers until the rain comes.”
experienced in history,” said Cr Dobie. “We
drought conditions. The couple own 660
Granite Belt Drought Assist will help
haven’t had rain for a couple of years, and it’s
acres of land but because of the ongoing dry
coordinate the farmers who receive the water.
heart breaking to see the effect that is having
conditions they fear if things do not change
Manager Glenda Riley said the water
on this region. The last real significant rain we
soon they may have to sell off potential
deliveries would make a huge difference to
had was in March 2017, and many people
breeding stock.
those who are living on the land.
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Government pledges $25 million to new Cape Hardy Port Precinct A proposed Cape Hardy Port Precinct
to upgrade key freight roads across the lower
will receive $25 million from the Federal
Eyre Peninsula under the Roads of Strategic
said Ramsey.
Government to support the project on South
Once established the port would link to the
Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
Importance program.” Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey
The precinct would serve to bolster
said proponents of renewable hydrogen,
Whyalla, to provide port access for billions
agriculture, mining, green manufacturing and
graphite, grains, hay and iron industry had
of tonnes of iron projects in the state’s
indigenous business into a multi-user, multi-
all been pressing for support to develop a
north which at this stage have no viable
commodity manufacturing and export hub.
multi-commodity port and the Cape Hardy
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
commitment should help the proponents
path to market. “The Government also recently committed
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
secure the rest of the funding they need
up to $40 million in funding through the
Development Michael McCormack this week
from other interested parties to make this
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
said the investment would support a multi-
project a reality.
towards the development of pumped hydro
commodity deep-water port at Cape Hardy.
“If we are to realise our true potential
in South Australia,” he said.
“Right across South Australia and the nation,
we need to ensure we have the right
“The kind of investment in supporting
we are investing in the critical infrastructure
infrastructure in place for other projects,”
infrastructure we are announcing today is
needed to connect our world-class food, fibre
he said. “It has long been my view that a “Cape
critical to maximising the benefits of these
and commodities to export infrastructure – for instance our $25.6 million commitment
Class” capable deep sea port in South
and investment in regional South Australia.”
Australia on the Eyre Peninsula is needed,”
national rail grid at either Lincoln Gap or
future growth industries to create more jobs
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MaxiTRANS halves production lead times for Trout River Live Bottom Trailers Streamlined manufacturing efficiencies, as
Trout River live bottom trailer.
well as the commencement of production of Trout River Live Bottom Trailers at MaxiTRANS’ manufacturing facility in Richlands, Queensland, has resulted in a significant reduction in delivery time for the specialised trailer model. Improved production processes at Trout River’s existing Hallam facility in Victoria, combined with the addition of production of Live Bottom Trailers commencing at Richlands in Queensland, has allowed MaxiTRANS to reduce the delivery time of new units to customers by over half since Trout River Australia joined the MaxiTRANS family in December 2018. “By streamlining production of the Live Bottom Trailer we are able to provide our customers with even greater access to the product, and now with the added benefit of shorter lead times,” said Trout River Australia General Manager, Rodney Wells. Wells said MaxiTRANS is extremely proud of the fact it designs and produces its
for drivers and construction workers that
“The wide diversity of specialised
trailers locally in Australia. The addition
need to unload where there are height
applications means bulk material can be
of manufacturing Trout River product
or space restrictions that are not suited
delivered with accuracy and safety in a
in Richlands, Queensland, is a further
to a conventional tipping trailer. It’s the
wide variety of applications and the Live
demonstration of its commitment to local
ideal complementary product to any bulk
Bottom system can be configured to trailer
manufacturing. “We are also proud that, while production
haulage fleet.
or rigid variations,” said Wells.
Operators currently using Trout River
MaxiTRANS said the Live Bottom Trailer
of our Live Bottom Trailers has become more
Live Bottom trailers are reported to be
can be set up with a choice of specialised
efficient, we have been able to continue to
impressed with the clean discharge
attachments including chip spreaders,
deliver the same high level of quality the
process, leaving no material inside the
diffusers, side conveyors, shoulder chutes,
product is known for,” said Wells. Live Bottom Trailers provide operators with
trailer after unloading.
spreaders and even a water tank option,
The Trout River Live Bottom Trailer can
all of which make the trailer suitable for a
an alternative to conventional tipping and
safely discharge material in just minutes
wide diversity of applications.
side-tip trailers with a specialised capability
while moving, creating an accurate spread
“With added manufacturing capacity, now
to unload bulk commodities via an interior
when required - an application in demand
is the perfect time to invest and grow your
conveyor belt system.
when laying asphalt due to its conveyor
fleet’s capabilities,” said Wells. “If you
“These trailers are ideally suited for
belt system.
haven’t considered this type of product
working in environments with low hanging
A Live Bottom Patching Unit is also
before, then now is the time to discuss
electric cables or construction sites with
available that can maintain load
with MaxiTRANS to see how Live Bottom
height restrictions,” said Wells.
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The advantage of the system provides a
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SAF-Holland confirms new segmentation in corporate management Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, has
the areas of technical development, product
assume responsibility for a broader range of
appointed Mike Ginocchio as the president
management, product planning, business
activities,” said SAF-Holland CEO, Alexander
of what will soon be a combined Asia Pacific
development and strategic purchasing.
Geis. “He and his team were very successful
and China arm of the business.
In January 2016 he was appointed Vice
in integrating the York Group, India, which
Ginocchio, currently serving as President of
President of the APAC region. On 1 January
was acquired last year, into the SAF-Holland
the Asia Pacific region (APAC) and member
2019, Ginocchio became the president of the
Group. With regard to the Chinese market he
of the Group Management Board of SAF-
APAC region and a member of the Group
will consistently complete the relaunch and
Holland group, will assume responsibility for
Management Board of SAF-Holland.
put us back on the road to success there.”
the China region on 1 January 2020.
Ginocchio is a graduate engineer and
SAF-Holland Australia has also appointed
SAF-Holland segments as of 1 January 2020
postdoctoral lawyer. He initially studied
Mario Colosimo as Managing Director. He has
will comprise the EMEA, Americas and
mechanical engineering at the Marquette
stepped down as General Manager of Byrne
APAC_I/China regions.
University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, followed
Ginocchio worked for SAF-Holland in the US
by law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in
Trailers and will report to Ginocchio. Colosimo has 35-plus years of experience in
from 1995 through to 2015 in various staff
Chicago, Illinois.
the sale, supply and manufacturing of road
and operational management positions in
“I am very pleased that Mike Ginocchio will
transport equipment and componentry.
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Grain growers’ cooperative poised to perform following challenging FY2019 The CBH Group’s strong operational and
totalling $60.4 million, the Marketing
ports for export customers,” he said.
underlying financial performance has been
and Trading loss, several impairments in
At the end of September 2019, Operations
impacted by global grain market forces
investments and one-off costs.
recorded a division surplus before rebates
leading to a Group deficit before rebates
CBH CEO, Jimmy Wilson, said the Group
of $115.9, up from $91 million, driven
of $13.3 million and a net loss after tax of
experienced a strong start to the financial
higher by increased harvest volumes.
$29.7 million according to 2019 financial
year, with large harvest volumes coupled
“This was a particularly good outcome,
results.
with higher grain prices driving robust
given the $4 per tonne or $60.4 million
For the 12 months to the end of
underlying performance.
fee reduction passed on to marketers and
September 2019, CBH received and
“Most Western Australian growers
growers,” said Wilson.
managed the second largest harvest on
experienced an exceptional harvest, with
“In line with our purpose of sustainably
record at 16.4 million tonnes, with Group
the second largest crop on record, also the
returning value to growers, we made a
revenue rising by 10 per cent to $4.2
highest value grain crop ever produced,”
record annual investment in the network,
billion, driven by high grain values in the
said Wilson.
accelerating the pace of new storage
first half of the year.
“Our underlying performance was strong,
builds that will drive throughput capacity
The increase in Group revenue was
particularly from the Operations division
and efficiency, enable competitive supply
offset by the $4 per tonne supply chain
which performed well to safely and
chain fees and meet export demand at
fee reduction provided to growers and
efficiently receive the large crop and move
the right time to capture value for our
marketers for the 2018-19 harvest,
it through the supply chain to our four
growers’ grain,” he said. Most Western Australian growers experienced an exceptional harvest, with the second largest crop on record according to CBH CEO, Jimmy Wilson.
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K&S searches for new CFO Road freight specialist, K&S Corporation,
Australia, 22 national depots including
modal rail and sea containers.
has announced the departure by mutual
state-of-the-art depots at Truganina in
The company is considered one of the
consent of its Chief Financial Officer,
Victoria and Kewdale in Western Australia,
largest independent rail freight forwarders
Wayne Johnston.
with over 160,000 sqm of other state
in Australia and also one of the largest
Johnston, who replaced long standing
based warehousing and over 1,700 multi
users of coastal shipping.
servant Bryan Walsh, had been with the company since October 2018.
K&S is on the move.
He completed his term as CFO officially on 16 December. Johnston had, prior to this, held senior roles with Spicers, PaperlinX, Symbion Health and Mayne Group. In a brief statement K&S said it had commenced a recruitment process to appoint a new Chief Financial Officer. “The Board thanks Mr Johnston for his contribution over the past 14 months and wishes him well for the future,” it said. K&S maintains facilities and a resource base that includes one of the largest company owned and operated fleets in
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Digitalisation, automation will help e-commerce supply chains overcome profitability challenge Logistics company, DHL, has identified digitalisation and automation in the supply
DHL HQ.
support better demand forecasting to allow inventory to be placed closer to the end
chain as an imperative for online retailers
customer and to optimise transport routings,
looking to grow and compete over the
reducing time on the road. As many of
long term. In its latest white paper, the company, which
these technologies evolve further and new
last year announced an investment of at
that are able to deploy them effectively within
least 2.2 billion USD in digitalisation through
their supply chain will be best positioned to
2025, provides new insights on how specific
address the costly inefficiencies, volatile order
challenges within the e-commerce supply
trends and demanding customer expectations
chain can be overcome with the support of
that characterise the fiercely competitive
new technologies. Change at the Speed of the Consumer:
e-commerce market.
How E-Commerce is Accelerating Logistics Innovations, authored by Professor Lisa Harrington, President and CEO of lharrington group llc, looks at six principal areas where e-commerce is challenging the supply chains of merchants and logistics companies: customer expectations for a perfect buying experience; consumers’ desire to buy and receive goods ‘anywhere, anytime’; exploding demand for urban delivery; competition for labor and wage inflation; the emergence of new online sales models and unexpected surges in demand; and environmental concerns. The impact of these challenges is most keenly felt in the areas of fulfilment and last mile delivery. Labour in the US, for example, which is the world’s second largest e-commerce market accounts for 40-60 per cent of warehousing operating costs. With real estate company CBRE predicting in 2018 that an additional 450,000 warehouse workers will be needed in the US by the end of 2019 and unemployment at a consistently low rate, this presents a risk in terms of both cost and recruitment, particularly during peak periods. Increased urbanisation, combined with heightened pressure – from both socially conscious consumers and municipal authorities, in particular – to reduce the
show that profitability is still a major
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innovations come to the market, companies
“The insights from this new white paper challenge for many e-commerce companies, despite - or often actually because of - the dynamic growth of the sector,” said DHL eCommerce Solutions CEO, Ken Allen. “It also gives our customers a comprehensive overview of the specific areas where that challenge is most prevalent, and which technologies currently offer the most environmental impact of transport operations
potential to support them.
is forcing retailers to seek out creative ways of
“DHL’s innovation approach is targeted at
balancing delivery convenience with reduced
identifying, piloting and deploying across
mileage for diesel-powered vehicles over the
our global network the most effective
last mile.
technologies and solutions in each of these
Across each of the profitability challenges,
areas. We will continue to actively expand
technologies already exist that allow
robotics and automation across many parts
companies to reduce unit costs, better
of our operations, for example, and we see
forecast needed inventory or increase
artificial intelligence becoming an enabler
productivity to absorb additional growth.
throughout our business in the future. There
Robotics and automated sorting systems,
is no ‘silver bullet’, but companies must
for example, allow companies to process
embrace new technologies and innovate to
higher order volumes without the need to
thrive,” he said.
engage large numbers of temporary workers.
Acknowledging that innovation can itself
Advanced Warehouse Execution Systems,
be a profitability challenge, particularly
combining Internet of Things capabilities,
if approached at the wrong pace or with
machine learning, business intelligence and
excessive outlays of capital, the research also
data mining agents can increase performance
detailed a three-step approach to innovating
and responsiveness to meet rising customer
successfully.
expectations.
Focusing on innovations that provide
While autonomous vehicles for last-mile
differentiation; adopting a long-term,
delivery still await regulatory approval in
strategic view of innovation; and bridging the
many markets, digitalisation can already
silos of people, software and machines.
Bruce Rock Engineering acquires D-Trans National equipment provider, Bruce Rock
“We are excited about this new growth
D-Trans customers.
Engineering (BRE), has expanded its Western
phase for BRE and confident that our
D-Trans specialises in the manufacture of
Australian footprint with the acquisition of
respective teams will work well together to
trailers, truck fit outs, spare parts, and fleet
D-Trans Motor Body Builders in Geraldton.
meet the challenges that lie ahead. Having
hire of trailers and dollies. The company has
BRE now has five facilities across WA
five world-class facilities will reinforce
a skilled and professional team which also
including its other locations such as Bruce
our position as an industry leader in road
provides EBS and ABS brake testing, fitting
Rock, Forrestfield, Welshpool and Port
transport equipment design, manufacture
and modifications, and completes all types
Hedland. “This is a key element of our growth
and maintenance,” he said. The facility will be rebranded as Bruce
of repairs and maintenance for trailers. “There are a wide range of complementary
strategy, complementing our existing
Rock Engineering Geraldton and operate
services that will enable us to provide
service offering and extending our reach
primarily as a sales, spare parts, repairs
a comprehensive product and service
into Geraldton and the Midwest where we
and maintenance, and support centre for
offering across WA,” said Verhoogt.
will operate as the sole heavy trailer OEM
existing and future customers in the region.
“These include hydraulics, air, electrics and
in the area,” said BRE Managing Director,
Over the past 20 years, D-Trans has serviced
general steel fabrication, which are integral
Damion Verhoogt. “Customer service and product support are
Western Australia with a high quality of
to our business.”
trades and experience and will complement
The former owners of D-Trans will continue
key elements in our Vision and Mission and
the BRE design, manufacture and product
to manage the business in the interim
we have proven in the Pilbara that there is
offering across many areas. At the same
while it is fully incorporated into BRE. The
no better way to do this than with a physical
time, BRE’s 40 years of experience and
staff of 18 will be transitioned to BRE in
presence in a region.
knowledge will be made available to existing
the coming weeks.
Aramex prepares for rush following record year Global courier company, Aramex, has
During December, the company has
across Australia will help Aramex unlock
reported a record year having exceeding
reported its top five delivery areas were
advantages for the business, its franchisees
two million deliveries for the first time in
Sydney Melbourne, Port Macquarie, Surry
Australia. With Australians spending an estimated
Hills and Toowoomba. Aramex also delivered two million more
and customers. “We know that convenience is king, and
$18 billion over the traditional festive season,
parcels in 2019 than it did in 2018.
investing in resources to help
Aramex Australia exceeded delivering
“E-commerce has completely changed how
our customers and Australian businesses
450,000 parcels in time for Christmas it
we shop, and it’s transformed Australia’s peak
capitalise on the growth of e-commerce this
confirmed in a statement this week.
retail and delivery season.
year,” he said.
Despite achieving the new record mark of
Christmas may have passed but for couriers
“We’re currently in the pilot stage of a new
deliveries, Aramex CEO Peter Lipinski said
and many businesses across Australia, we’re
click and collect service with some of our
couriers across Australia were preparing
sure the delivery demand will continue this
partners and are exploring
for the post-Christmas rush of returns and
month with a surge in returns of online
different ways we can provide our customers
growing delivery demand. “It’s no secret that Australians love online
shopping purchases,” said Lipinski. Aramex is a global provider of
with even more convenience. Lipinski said Aramex was committed
shopping and this is driving exceptional
comprehensive logistics and transport
to delivering for businesses of any
growth and demand in the transport
operating in over 65 countries.
size. The company, as a result, was
sector. This Christmas was a record year for
In 2016 it acquired the Fastway Couriers
structuring itspricing to suit not only
us at Aramex with almost half a million more
network in Australia and is set to complete
large-scale corporate customers, but also
parcels delivered in December than what was
its national rebrand in the coming months.
smaller companies just beginning their
delivered in December 2018,” he said.
According to Lipinski, the rebrand
e-commerce journey.
we’ve laid strong foundations and have been
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ECONOMY
What you need to know in February INTERNATIONAL DEMAND FOR CLEANER TRANSPORTATION IS DRIVING INNOVATION IN FUEL CELLS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. AUSTRALIA IS SET TO PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN IN THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN.
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan.
It was only last month that Australia’s
production base to foster domestic growth
Minister for Resources and Northern
and meet future export demand in Japan
Australia, Matt Canavan, and Japan’s
and the region,” he said.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,
“The opportunities are great. Scenarios
Hiroshi Kajiyama, signed a Joint Statement
developed for the National Hydrogen
on Cooperation on Hydrogen and Fuel
Strategy indicate an Australian hydrogen
Cells during an economic dialogue held in
industry could generate about 8,000 jobs
Melbourne.
and about $11 billion a year in GDP
Australia and Japan share a strong
by 2050.
commitment to cooperating on the
“Australia and Japan recognise that
deployment of hydrogen as a clean,
hydrogen is a key contributor to reducing
secure, affordable and sustainable source
emissions, especially when produced from
of energy.
renewable energy or fossil fuels combined
Minister Canavan said Australia and
with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and
Japan are well placed to maximise the
Storage (CCUS).
opportunities presented by hydrogen,
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment,
based on a long history of successful
Simon Birmingham, said the statement
energy and resource trade.
of cooperation on hydrogen reaffirms
“Australia is building a hydrogen
Australia’s strong and long-standing trade
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partnership with Japan.
With $2 million in Federal Government
also test hydrogen safety and distribution,
“Australia has long been a reliable supplier
research funding allocated to it, the
including the potential for the safe
of energy needs and as global demand for
Hydrogen Transition Centre will develop
transportation of hydrogen through natural
hydrogen continues to grow so does the
hydrogen fuel cells to work in tandem with
gas pipes.
potential to turn Australia into a major
electric vehicle technologies as part of the
Long-term, the centre will also support
global exporter of hydrogen, particularly to
fast growing multi-billion dollar hydrogen
the region to become a producer of so-
countries such as Japan,” he said.
market.
called “green” hydrogen, an exportable
Minister Canavan said Australia is well
“The Federal Government investment will
commodity, made by using renewable
placed to be a major hydrogen producer.
see our researchers partner with Australia’s
electricity to split hydrogen and oxygen
“A hydrogen industry could potentially
leading truck manufacturer, Kenworth, as
from water to create a new mode of
create thousands of new jobs, many in
well as with industry leaders in hydrogen
energy storage.
regional areas, and billions of dollars in
fuel-cells, electric vehicles and gas
Site works began last December at
economic growth between now and 2050.
distribution,” said Martin.
Australian Gas Networks’ Hydrogen Park
It will be another energy export we can
It is understood PACCAR is poised to
in South Australia as the state looked to
supply to existing and new markets,”
partner on HyceL@Warrnambool in
lead the way in renewable technology and
he said.
which fuel-cells can create electricity from
future fuels for road transport and other
Australia and Japan will continue to
hydrogen and oxygen with water vapour
industries.
cooperate on the Hydrogen Energy Supply
the predominant emission.
Hydrogen produced by a 1.25 megawatt
Chain (HESC) project in Victoria, which is
An electric truck, using this technology,
electrolyser, the largest of its kind in
making progress towards establishing the
can create power while driving, to dispense
Australia, using renewable electricity
world’s first international liquid hydrogen
with the frequent stops currently required
and water will be injected into South
supply chain.
of battery charging infrastructure.
Australia’s gas supply as part of a five-
Meanwhile, Deakin University has
“If successful, the enhanced technologies
year demonstration project at the Tonsley
announced it will pioneer an Australian
could be used by Kenworth trucks made
Innovation District.
first Hydrogen Transition Centre to help
here in Australia, as well as those made
The hydrogen will be blended with natural
fuel cleaner, low emissions trucks in
internationally by Kenworth’s parent
gas and delivered through the existing
Victoria.
company PACCAR – a US Fortune 500
gas network to more than 700 properties
The centre to be established at Deakin’s
company. The technologies can also be
in Mitchell Park at no additional cost to
Warrnambool campus in the state’s
applied to other heavy vehicles, such
residents.
southwest, will partner with industry on
as buses, including those operated by
The electrolyser expected to arrive at
the $20 million research and industry
Warrnambool Bus Lines,” Martin said.
Hydrogen Park SA early next year with
testing site according to Deakin Vice-
According to Deakin the Hydrogen
hydrogen production scheduled to start in
Chancellor Professor Iain Martin.
Transition Centre will put Victoria’s
mid-2020.
“Freight trucking continues to grow
southwest at the heart of Australia’s
The South Australian Government has
here and overseas, and trucks are
work in hydrogen fuel-cell innovation and
further committed to support Australian
driving further, with heavier loads; all big
position the region well, to cash-in as new
Gas Infrastructure Group’s virtual
challenges. The centre confirms Deakin’s
markets for hydrogen technologies emerge
Australian Hydrogen Centre that will
commitment to the Warrnambool campus
in the international push for cleaner
focus on research, feasibility studies and
and the broader region, and when the
transport.
sharing knowledge around greater use of
HyceL@Warrnambool project is fully
The global fuel-cell market is predicted to
hydrogen in the gas networks, including
established it will create up to 200 full-time
be worth more than $71 billion.
the findings from Hydrogen Park SA’s
jobs,” he said.
In addition to truck tech, the centre will
Mitchell Park project. www.trailermag.com.au
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TRAILER BUILDER
Committed to the cause NEW SOUTH WALES–BASED TRAILER BUILDER, MUSCAT TRAILERS, HAS APPOINTED A SALES REPRESENTATIVE TO BOLSTER ITS PRESENCE IN THE VICTORIA REGION. Muscat Trailers CEO, Troy Azzopardi, has
Muscat Trailers Sales Representative, Dayle Graham.
named Dayle Graham as the new sales representative after carefully reviewing the company’s structure and future direction. “Dayle started his new role with Muscat Trailers on 14 October 2019 and will be responsible for driving and maintaining sales growth within Victoria, the New South Wales border and South Australia,” Troy says. “Dayle comes to us with some a solid background in the transport industry and a proven ability to build and strengthen new and existing relationships in his designated territory,” he said. “These qualities will assist Dayle in executing and driving new and existing opportunities for the business.” Dayle met with Muscat Trailers’ Narellan operation mid-October as an introduction to the business; he will be responsible for selling both Muscat tipping trucks and trailers as well as Etnyre live floor brands. “By having Graham in this position will mean the company has the capacity to meet the increasing demands without compromising on quality,” Troy says. Dayle, who has 35 years of industry expertise, says he is excited to join the Muscat Trailers family. “In my current role as sales representative I will be supporting the original customer base as well as expanding Muscat Trailers’ presence in Victoria,” he says. “The Victorian market has large volume
Trailers sales team in Victoria, Dayle is also
manufacturers that often find it difficult to
responsible for after sales support.
build products to custom specs. This niche
“I will be working in conjunction with Ron
market is what Muscat Trailers specialises in. “As a first-class tipper manufacturer,
Bird of Aluminium Tippers Australia,” he
Muscat Trailers produce and distribute
authorised service and repair agent for
Fast Fact
quality, innovative products, and having
Muscat Trailers in Victoria.”
Muscat Trailers is set to showcase
familiarised myself with the team, it is clear that Troy Azzopardi cares about his people and his customers. New, exciting times are, indeed, ahead.” In addition to reinforcing the Muscat
says. “Aluminium Tippers Australia is the
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TRAILER BUILDER
In perfect alignment KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS PARTNERED WITH FAMILY-OWNED DEALER, THE BROWN & HURLEY GROUP, TO REINFORCE THE NATIONAL SUPPORT AND DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES OF ITS TRAILERS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. The partnership will see Brown & Hurley
can quickly obtain the equipment they need
located service centres makes for a strong
offer Krueger Transport Equipment’s range
to get straight to work.
partnership for customers.
of skels, flat tops, curtainsiders and dry
The two-family owned, Australian
Dylan Hurley (Manager – Trailer Division)
vans, enabling a full package of prime
companies are committed to their staff;
and Grant Krueger are both excited by the
movers, trailers and finance solutions for
with extensive training conducted across all
opportunity to bring the two powerhouse
customers
facets of their operations, their customers
family businesses together.
Stock on the ground at the Brown & Hurley
and providing innovative solutions and
“The businesses are strongly aligned, and
dealerships will, according to Krueger Sales
exceptional service. This commitment
we are expecting the partnership to deliver
Director, Grant Krueger, ensure customers
combined with both companies strategically
value to our businesses, to our customers,
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Dylan Hurley and Grant Krueger.
Krueger drop deck curtainsider B-double combinations fitted with mezzanine decks.
and to our staff,” Grant Krueger says. “The partnership was effective 1 January 2020 and already operators are lining up to order the new products.”
The businesses are strongly aligned, and we are expecting the partnership to deliver value to our businesses, to our customers, and to our staff,
Since 1976, Victorian trailer builder and family-owned operation, Krueger Transport Equipment, has worked closely with
provide optimal return on investment and
commercial road transport businesses
greater payloads to boost the bottom lines
Fast Fact
throughout Australia to enhance trailing
of transport companies big and small.
Responding to Australia’s growing
equipment in the interests of achieving
“With quality road transport options
freight task, Krueger offers its
significant performance gains and better
including a full range of skeletal trailers,
36-pallet drop deck curtainsider
safety outcomes for vehicle operators.
flat tops, drop decks, curtain-sided trailers
B-double combination – the
Krueger Transport Equipment has developed
and dry freight vans – available in various
Kurtainer – which features high-
a diverse selection of semi-trailers – drawing
configurations from single and B-double
cubic capacity and the latest trailer
on more than 40 years of innovation – to
to A-double and other Performance-Based
design technologies. Krueger pushes
bolster Australia’s ever-growing freight task.
Standards specifications – Krueger has
boundaries when it comes to
Grant Krueger firmly believes in delivering
reliable, hard wearing trailers suited for high
innovation.
innovative and dependable equipment to
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Shaping tomorrow WITH PLANS WELL UNDERWAY TO EXPAND ACROSS THE NATION, DELTA GROUP HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF SUCCILIFT HOOKLOADERS FROM BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT – BOLSTERING A RELIABLE AND FIT-FOR-PURPOSE FLEET. As General Manager Recycling & Logistics at
With more than 1,000 pieces of plant
worked with Tipper and special equipment
Delta Group, Dominic Santullo is responsible
equipment and a team and of dedicated
manufacturer, Bulk Transport Equipment
for the operation of Australia’s largest
professionals spread far and wide across
(BTE) to meet the growing demand for
privately-owned fleet of specialist plant
Australia, Dominic works closely with major
its services with new road transport
equipment.
clients such as Boral, Holcim, Hanson,
equipment. Dominic says the company’s
He joined Delta Group more than 20 years
Veolia, Cleanaway and Tier One builders
latest fleet additions – Succilift hookloaders
ago in the mid 1990s and his role has grown
like Lendlease, John Holland and Multiplex
– will support the rapid growth of Delta’s
with the company. Today, Dominic oversees
(to name a few) to coordinate the flow of
Commercial Bin Hire division in Melbourne
the people, plant and logistical systems that
construction waste and recycled materials
as well as lay the groundwork for the
power Delta’s demolition, civil construction,
to and from hundreds of projects at any
company’s national expansion.
recycling and waste management, asbestos
one time. For the past five years, Delta Group has
“First launched in 2018, our Commercial Bin
and environmental divisions.
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Hire division is capitalising on demand for
hooklift truck with a transfer trailer combination or any other specialised equipment have a one-stop shop where they can discuss their concept and utilise our extensive engineering and manufacturing to produce their equipment,” Alan says. “We provide service departments at our BTE Toowoomba QLD facility along with our Dandenong sites to ensure customers have access to urgent repair along with scheduled servicing to maintain equipment in sound operating condition.” BTE manages the importation, sales, service and spare parts for the Succilift hookloaders throughout Victoria and Tasmania. “By taking control of all aspects of the supply chain, BTE will be able to offer very high quality Italian manufactured products at competitive pricing while using the extensive knowledge and experience of the BTE team for installation and service backup,” Alan says. Dominic says BTE is a key part of Delta Group’s supply chain logistics and share similar values. “We set ourselves very high standards, particularly the utilisation or production Delta Group diverts waste from landfill with its hook bin fleet.
rates for each and every vehicle,” he says. “So, it is critical that BTE understands the role they play in supporting not just our
turnkey waste management solutions that
can be costly. “Taking this into account,
diversified contracting services model but
construction industry professionals can trust
the new Succilift hookloaders have proven
our client service proposition as well.”
for reliability and value for money,” he says.
themselves in being both reliable and spec’d
“Ranging from 4m³ to 25m³ in capacity, the hook bins will collect traditional construction
for the task.” The Italian built Succilift range of hookloaders
site waste streams before delivering them to
provide fantastic quality and durability
our waste transfer or recycling facilities for
according to BTE Director, Alan Griffiths.
processing. With a resource recovery rate of
“Customers interested in building a
Contact Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au
more than 90 per cent, our hook bin fleet plays an important role in diverting as much
Succilift hookloader.
waste from landfill as we can.” With more than three decades of experience, Delta Group, according to Dominic, prides itself on understanding the project lifecycle better than any other contractor. “Reliability and fit-for-purpose are two of the most important features we look for in any new plant or piece of equipment,” he says – explaining that in his line of work there are small margins for error and any delay to a construction works program www.trailermag.com.au
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The smart move to LatchLiner WHITEHAUL TRANSPORT HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A LATCHLINER AND TWO PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED DROP DECK B-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA TO LEAD A MORE EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE FLEET. A specialist in the cartage of general
Performance-Based Standards (PBS)
the business to use higher mass while still
and express freight, Whitehaul Transport
approved, 4.6m high cubic capacity –
being able to carry high cube freight.”
provides its customers with high levels
and a LatchLiner from Vawdrey.
Vawdrey Australia Director, Paul Vawdrey,
of service. Managing Director, Ryan
“All trailers in our fleet carry a large range
says the PBS units are carting high cube
Whitehead, oversees all aspects of the
of general freight and timber – the new
freight on one leg and HML freight on
operation, coordinating freight tasks from
PBS drop decks were built to accommodate
another leg.
Mount Gambier to Melbourne to Adelaide
predominately mail and timber,” Ryan
and back.
says – adding that business of late has
Late last year, Whitehaul took delivery
been booming and so he has had capacity
of two drop deck B-double sets –
to grow the fleet. “The drop decks enable
PBS-approved drop deck B-double.
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“We worked with Ryan and his team to
greater payloads.”
“Our main requirement was to be able to
custom build the trailers to suit his specific
Whitehaul Compliance Manager Anthony
have the 34-pallet combination behind
freight task,” he says. “Ryan involves all
Greene worked alongside Vawdrey to
the T909 Kenworth, which Vawdrey have
his key staff in the decision-making process
manage the PBS approvals, according
delivered and excelled at,” Ryan says
and takes pride in the look of his fleet
to Ryan. “Vawdrey made it easy by
– emphasising his experience with the
with all his equipment kept in showroom
completing the PBS vehicle approvals,”
independent trailer manufacturer has been
condition.”
Ryan says. “We then applied for the
excellent. “I cannot praise the team at
In terms of performance gains, Ryan has
PBS vehicle access permit which covers
Vawdrey enough. They were good to deal
been able to increase the number of
approved routes for travel.”
with during the build process and their
stillages that Whitehaul can carry by more
“Our in-house PBS expert made the
after sales support is spot on.”
than 40 per cent.
process easy,” Paul says. “We are very
“Vawdrey have gone to a lot of effort in
familiar with the requirements necessary
the design and build process to produce
for fleets to run truck-trailer combinations
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34-pallet B-double combinations to trail
under the high productivity scheme.
Vawdrey’s patented LatchLiner
our T909 Kenworths with 50” bunks
Without PBS, 4.6m-high trailers have a
buckle-less curtain system is designed
and still be in-line with 26m length
weight penalty. The PBS approval enables
to increase delivery times as well
requirements,” he says. “We are very
Ryan to load up to a gross weight of
as improve vehicle operator safety.
happy with the result and have had
68,500kg of timber. Australia Post stillages
The robust construction of the latch
no issues.”
are loaded to maximum height but not
and hook mechanism of the curtain
The latest B-double combinations from
to maximum weight whereas the timber
assemblies ensure a long service life.
Vawdrey Australia, according to Ryan, were
is at maximum weight but not maximum
purchased to meet demand with existing
height. The trailer design is versatile being
and new contracts. “Previously, we didn’t
able to load high cube postage stillages on
have any high cube equipment,” he says.
one leg and heavy timber on another.”
“We are still doing the same number of
Meanwhile, the LatchLiner is quick to load
trips but have the ability to increase the
and unload and stands out for being easy
freight carried on each trip which means
to vehicle operators to use.
Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
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MOVING FLOOR
KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® systems can manage heavy duty applications.
Running with the best HARNESSING CLOSE TO FIVE DECADES OF INNOVATION, THE LATEST V-FLOOR WALKING FLOOR SYSTEM FROM KEITH MANUFACTURING CO. MAXIMISES UNLOADING EFFICIENCIES AND PROVIDES A SAFER, VERSATILE TRAILER FOR ROAD TRANSPORT FLEETS. Keith’s WALKING FLOOR® system
with WALKING FLOOR® systems can safely
functions as the flooring of a trailer and is
unload on uneven ground and in buildings.
a self-unloading system where the ‘moving
Benefits over traditional belt trailers include
floor’ unloader comprises a series of floor
handling a larger cubic capacity and less
slats, powered by a hydraulic drive. As the floor cycles through its phases, material is
maintenance. Keith Manufacturing Co. has adapted its
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conveyed or unloaded.
proven WALKING FLOOR® technology
Keith’s unloading systems, which
Designed to handle a variety of bulk
to ensure safer, more efficient and
feature specialised highly wear-
products, KEITH® WALKING FLOOR®
versatile trailers for vehicle operators. The
resistant steel slats, are particularly
systems, according to the manufacturer,
introduction of the rugged V-FLOOR® slat
suited to conveying difficult and heavy
provide many benefits over conventional
15 years ago allowed operators to take
abrasive loads most commonly found
tipper trailers. The horizontal unloading
loads other trailers could not manage. The
in the recycling, light construction and
action of a moving floor system eliminates
V-FLOOR® slats are designed for higher
demolition sectors.
many of the hazards using tipping trailers
impact and abrasion and are suitable for
to unload products in the field. Trailers
demolition, scrap metal, aggregate, asphalt
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Keith Manufacturing Co. has adapted its proven WALKING FLOOR® technology to ensure safer, more efficient and versatile trailers for vehicle operators. and specialty waste products such as fly ash. Road transport businesses must make the most of their trailer and backhauling can double the efficiency of a fleet. Recent improvements to the V-FLOOR® design are increasing the versatility of the unloading system, too. These advantages include increased floor area that moves the load as
Horizontal unloading at its best with Keith.
well as lighter-weight slats. The new design is up to six kilograms lighter per metre
incline, better performance in freezing
when compared to the original design.
conditions, and the ability to haul and
With more floor surface now moving
unload a greater variety of materials.
the load, operators experience improved
Added bearing support also increases the
cleanout, more efficient unloading on an
life of both the bearing and the slat.
Contact Keith Walking Floor Australia Pty Ltd Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com
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MOVING FLOOR
A tried and trusted craft BARKER TRAILERS ENABLES OPTIMAL FLEET VERSATILITY, GREATER PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY, WITH ITS PURPOSE-BUILT MOVING FLOOR TRAILERS THAT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR A RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL SEGMENTS. Victorian trailer builder, and family business, Barker Trailers, is the leading manufacturer of moving floor trailers in Australia and New Zealand, having produced more than 600 purpose-built moving floor trailers for a range of industries and applications. Barker’s engineering team has been instrumental in managing the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) design and construction of moving floor trailers, enabling operators greater fleet versatility as well as increases in payload capacity and competitive advantages in the market by reducing running costs through efficiency. The transition from traditional tri-axle bins
Corkhill Bros have the advantage over their competitors with a 3.75 tonne increase in payload with this quad axle configuration.
to purpose-built steer axle, quad-axle bins, for example, is a result of working closely
typically does 10 loads per week which
most recent acquisition, a 48’ combination
with each customer to meet their ever-
equates to an increase of 37.5 tonnes
with lift-up rear door and automatic tarps,
changing requirements.
per week.”
is used to cart compost, mulch and other
Barker trailers have been part of Corkhill
Investing in Barker trailers has proven
green waste predominantly around the
Bros fleet for 20 years. Phil Corkhill
to be cost-effective for Phil’s operations.
Mornington Peninsula side of Melbourne.
has found Barker to be innovative
“The increase in carrying capacity transfers
“Barker have finetuned their trailers over
manufacturers that are knowledgeable,
through to cost savings and efficiencies
the years and their current moving floor
flexible and accommodating when
that extend beyond the truck and trailer,
trailers are leading the waste market,”
working with constraints associated with
to supporting operations such as on-road
Martin says. “When working in landfill
Performance-Based Standards (PBS) rules
cost - fuel and labour, associated loader
environments, the ground is often uneven,
and guidelines.
operations, subsequent time on the road
so when loading and unloading green
Corkhill Bros’ latest moving floor trailer
for volume delivered is reduced.”
waste uphill, downhill or even on a slight
from Barker is a Cargo CF500, 48’ quad-
From a health and safety standpoint,
angle, moving large volumes safely and
axle configuration fitted with BPW AM
moving floor trailers are the preferred
efficiently is something that Barker’s
disc brakes and a rear steer axle. The
option for Corkhill Bros. as the business
trailers do with ease.”
trailer sits on 265 tyres and has a 103m³
frequently operates on uneven surfaces.
Martin relies on Barker for their robust
carrying capacity.
“Barker have and will continue to be the
equipment and excellent support. “When
The trailer carries pine bark, potting
preferred supplier of moving floor trailers
it comes to service, Barker Trailers has
mix and soil conditioners, travelling
for Corkhill Bros,” Phil says. “We are
always had my back. As for the build
from Tumbarumba to Canberra and the
satisfied with the PBS quad trailer and
quality, the trailers are well constructed
surrounding areas.
the high degree of quality finish which is
and durable. At this stage, their trailer
“Corkhill Bros. has experienced a positive
further supported by the good resale value
design is perfect.”
increase in payload,” he says. “The trailer
associated with Barker’s trailers.
Meanwhile, James Williamson, operations
has a payload of 30,400kg – an increase
Waste subcontractor Martin Peters has
at Porthaul, has also had a longstanding
of 3.75 tonnes compared to our previous
exclusively specified moving floor trailers
relationship with Barker Trailers.
three-axle configuration. The trailer
from Barker for more than 20 years. His
“The newest walking floors we had built
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at Barker were 34m A-double walkthrough
product without having to tip the trailer
walking floors,” he says. “These were built
in the air and can walk the product from
for a new contract and a specific vehicle
the lead trailer through the B-trailer. This
was needed for the task to haul woodchip
eliminates the need to split or unhook
150km from the Port of Portland (out of
the combination. This is a big plus for our
Tarpeena Softwood mill).” James says these vehicle (three in total)
customer.”
carry softwood chip from The Tarpeena
James says Barker are very competitive on
Woodchip mill in Tarpeena, South
price and produce a beautifully crafted
Australia, to the Port of Portland for
trailer.
export. “They are a dedicated fleet carting only
“Barker build their trailers for the end
softwood for this contract which involves
many moving parts to these combinations,
the movement of 250,000 tonnes of
but Barker have been able to simplify this
softwood product per year,” he says –
for our operators which is a big plus,” he
adding that these Barker trailers provide
says. “They have been at it long enough to
Porthaul with efficiencies in payload and
know and understand what the customers’
unloading. “The productivity gains have
requirements are and they execute this
been great for us, allowing us to carry 22
perfectly. Barker’s after sales service is also
per cent more product per trip. Essentially,
excellent. I believe Barker pride themselves
we are doing three loads to every four
on not only a commitment to quality, but
B-double loads, which is minimising our
also a commitment to customer care.
road footprint for the contract (fewer
They always listen and respond. I value
trucks needed on the road).”
their commitment to making sure all their
A key consideration in the purchasing
trailers are spot on and making sure the
decision for these trailers, according to
customer is happy before they roll out
Barker Trailers continues to work with
James, was the need to be able to unload
the gate.”
leading suppliers and global technology
product safely, efficiently and as clean
Barker Trailers continue to grow in the
providers to deliver exciting solutions to its
as possible.
infrastructure and road base segment with
customers.
“Previous contractors were using tipping
orders in place for moving floor trailers
trailers and unhooking each time they
to suit this growing market. The moving
Contact
unloaded,” he says. “This adds extra risk
floor is ideal for this application with its
and increases the chance of something
ability to unload on any surface and its
going wrong. With our Barker moving
compliance to new safety requirements for
floor trailers, we are able to unload the
non-tipping application.
Barker Trailers 144 Clancys Lane Woodend VIC 3442 Ph: 03 5427 9999 Web: www.barkertrailers.com.au
The robust construction means Martin Peters’ refuse trailers can handle the tough grind of the waste industry.
In addition to boost fleet performance,
user and are very easy to use. There are so
The purpose-built solution for Porthaul has increased fleet performance and reduced risk on operational safety.
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MOVING FLOOR
A flawless solution RELIABILITY COUPLED WITH EXCEPTIONAL LEVELS OF SERVICE HAVE KEPT ELLIOTT’S LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES COMING BACK TO BPW TRANSPEC TIME AND TIME AGAIN. HAVING COMPLETELY MOVED AWAY FROM TIPPERS, CARGO FLOOR MOVING FLOOR SYSTEMS FROM BPW TRANSPEC ARE NOW ACROSS THE ENTIRE FLEET. Elliott’s Landscape Supplies hauls landscape
seven days a week.
the company’s blue, green and gold livery
products throughout NSW, returning to
Each truck and trailer unit travels in excess
is kept in immaculate condition – and
its Tumut base, nestled near the Snowy
of 400,000 kilometres a year, working
that’s just the way Managing Director
Mountains, with wood chips for Visy Pulp
around the clock, with two drivers
Grant Elliott likes it.
and Paper, along with transporting waste
allocated to each truck. Elliott’s takes great
The business was started in 1961 by his
plastic from Visy Tumut to Visy Melbourne
pride in its fleet, and every unit wearing
father Graham Elliott, after he purchased
Elliott’s Landscape Supplies specifies Cargo Floor moving floor systems as a standard.
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With the bulk products we are hauling, moving floors are a safer option for us than using tippers. The other huge benefit over tippers is in the cubic capacity we can achieve
hauling, moving floors are a safer option for us than using tippers. The other huge benefit over tippers is in the cubic capacity we can achieve,” Grant says. The latest order includes two new units, again featuring Cargo Floors. These were delivered in September 2019 and are used
his first truck and began working in road
injured during an incident unloading grain,
to transport approximately 1000 tonne of
construction. He went on to establish a
Grant made the switch from the open road
pine wood chips each day (around 18 loads)
sand and gravel yard, eventually adding
to becoming more heavily involved in the
from a local Tumut sawmill to Visy Pulp and
pine bark into the mix, which saw the
company’s operations. Together the father
business flourish.
and son team have grown their business
Paper situated 13 kilometres away. Elliott’s has relied on a range of BPW
Grant joined the family business at just
from strength to strength. Originally operating a fleet of tippers,
products for decades. The strong
16-years-of-age where he was given the opportunity to pursue his passion for
Elliott’s now operates moving floor trailers
the brand, together with the high levels
trucks, soon taking on the role of truck
exclusively. All nine of its trailers are built by
of trust in its products is what initially led
driver. When his father Graham was
Barker Trailers and fitted with Cargo Floors. Elliott’s moved from tippers to moving
Grant to BPW Transpec and Cargo Floor
floors after its client Visy ceased allowing
“Every trailer that we own runs on BPW
tippers onto its sites for improved safety.
and we wouldn’t have it any other way,”
“We only have moving floor trailers
Grant adds. “When I was very young,
and sold our last tipper, a truck and
Dad told me a story that he built his own
dog, in 2017, after selling our pine bark
single axle tipping trailer and put a BPW
processing business,” reveals Grant. “We
axle under it. Years later he broke the axle.
now concentrate only on bulk haulage
Back then he probably would have had it
and let the new owner look after product
overloaded, but he contacted BPW and
processing and sales.”
they replaced the axle. He specified BPW
Featuring a solid construction and low tare
on all of his equipment from then on. The
weights, the BPW Cargo Floor is designed
team at BPW advises us on products and
to allow for maximum payloads. This
the correct usage and maintenance. They
innovative moving floor system is suited
understand our business and know what is
to everything from wood chip and mulch,
best suited to our applications.”
relationship the business already had with
systems.
to food products such as potatoes, carrots and corn, and even palletised freight. The Cargo Floor system uses floor profiles that run parallel to each other, with the drive system moving the floor profiles back and forth through the use of three hydraulic cylinders. There is a range of aluminium floor profile options available, from lightweight applications through
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to heavy-duty sections suitable for the
With axles and suspensions that are
recycling and waste industry. Between the
‘engineered to last’, and modern
floor profiles is a seal made from a unique
Cargo Floor moving floor systems
plastic composite, which is designed to
which streamline tipping operations,
ensure the load cannot leak, and dust or
BPW Transpec provides optimal
rain can’t get inside.
solutions for the road transport,
Elliott’s added the first moving floor trailers
mining and agricultural sectors.
into its fleet back in 2002 and they too were Barker trailers with Cargo Floors. From that initial order of four moving floor units, Grant says the business hasn’t looked back. “We’ve purchased these ever since. With the bulk products we are
Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au
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MOVING FLOOR
PUMPA and the BRUTE BULK WASTE TRANSPORT’S LATEST DELIVERY OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED 48’ WEDGE QUAD-AXLE TRAILERS – FITTED WITH HALLCO’S BRUTE DRIVE SYSTEM AND HEAVY DUTY LEAK PROOF LIVE FLOORS – FROM PUMPA MANUFACTURING EPITOMISE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ROAD TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY AT ITS FINEST. A bulk waste carrier in the Sydney basin,
Standards (PBS) quad-axle trailers, 19m
Scheme (NHVAS) credentials in maintenance
Bulk Waste Transport (BWT) operates 60
B-doubles and 26m load through B-doubles.
and mass, BWT Operations Manager, Bruce
prime movers, mostly Volvo trucks, that tow
With accreditation in ISO for quality, work
Wright, says the business has all the robust
numerous trailing equipment configurations;
health and safety, and the environment, as
safety and management systems in place to
including tri-axle trailers, Performance-Based
well as National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation
best serve the needs of its clients. Bruce is charged with the day-to-day
Hydraulic self-locking tailgate.
operations of the BWT’s transport fleet and workshop. “We transport most waste products from 18 sites within the Sydney basin and various New South Wales (NSW) country areas, which include putrescible [solid, organic]
Fast Fact The PUMPA self-locking rear door system and flips lids utilise the trailers hydraulic system for power, making them very reliable. The positioning of the controls provides the drivers with a safe working environment away from any moving parts of the trailer or load.
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“On these new 48’ quad PUMPA trailers, the controls for the lids and floor operation are at the front of the trailer, and the rear door is operated on the right side in the middle of the trailer,” Bruce says. “Our PUMPA B-double sets are totally operational from within the cab. This was a feature our client wanted to eliminate the driver leaving the cab and exposing himself to a number of safety concerns on their site.” Bruce has found the team at PUMPA quite responsive and understanding of the requirements of the waste industry. “PUMPA has been associated with our business for a number of years, delivering quality products on time and on spec, which will ensure an ongoing relationship with BWT,” he says. “Mike Bulluss and Jason King have a talent for designing and Load through B-double combination.
waste, dry waste, comingle, baled and loose
which not only improves operational
cardboard, builders waste, green waste,
efficiency but has also proven to be a cost-
recycled processed wood waste (alternative
effective decision.”
fuel), and are involved in transporting waste
The latest trailers from PUMPA boast a
for product destruction,” he says.
103-cubic-metre and quad-axle build which
In Bruce’s experience, leak-proof trailers
has PBS approval to run at Gross Vehicle
generally take longer to unload due to
Mass (GVM) of 50.5 tonnes.
the length of the stroke. In consultation
“It’s important to have the latest technology
with Victorian trailer builder, PUMPA
in the business so that we can carry the
Manufacturing, BWT recently invested
larger loads,” Bruce says. “This enables
in three Performance-Based Standards–
BWT to move more waste in fewer loads,
approved 48’ wedge quad-axle trailers
which is more efficient for the customer
featuring HALLCO BRUTE® front-mounted
and contributes to the overall efficiency
drive systems and Hallco Industries’ heavy
and performance of the business, as well as
duty 20mm LIVE FLOORS®.
being beneficial to the environment which is
BWT will use the new trailers from PUMPA to load putrescible and general waste, residuals
important to BWT. The 48’ wedge quad-axle trailers are
& ADC (light plastics) from a number of
also fitted with hydraulic flip tarps and
transfer facilities in Sydney and regional
hydraulic self-locking rear doors, these
NSW and unload at landfills in western and
features keep the drivers safely away from
southern Sydney. Each unit is expected to
moving parts or loads.
building trailers with the latest technology and innovation, making them stand out within the industry.” Contact Pumpa Manufacturing 140 Karinie Street Swan Hill VIC 3585 Corey Povey 0418 557865 corey@pumpa.net.au www.pumpa.net.au
complete between three-to-six loads daily. “PUMPA suggested we use a Hallco moving floor HALLCO LIVE FLOOR® as it has options to add more floor slats, in this
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case 18, which will decrease the unload
The BRUTE® design allows trailer
time and should unload in about the same
manufacturers to build complete
time as a non-leak proof trailer,” Bruce
leakproof units, moving the hydraulic
says – explaining that the new trailers from
unit to the front of the trailer this
PUMPA unload in approximately 12 minutes
also provides more efficient weight
compared to the older leak-proof trailers
distribution and increased carrying
which can take up to 20 minutes. “Our
capacity.
drivers are happy with the fleet upgrade
Hydraulic power flip tarps.
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Metal as anything CAPRAL ALUMINIUM HAS MADE THE PURCHASE OF EXTRUDED SHAPES AND TRANSPORT SPECIFIC ALLOYS, ALONG WITH SHEET AND PLATE PRODUCTS, MORE CONVENIENT FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS WITH ITS FIRST-TO-MARKET E-COMMERCE STORE. The construction of trailers, tippers,
customer is operating, they should feel like
refrigerated vans, Pantechs, specialised
the Capral Aluminium one-stop shop is
vehicles, buses and ute bodies in Australia
operating right next door,” Nick says. “Capral
demands high quality metal materials. To best
has the national reach to assign business
serve Australia’s diverse road transport scene,
managers to key accounts. Our business
aluminium specialist, Capral, produces and
managers work closely with Australian
distributes its products nationwide. Trailer and body builders across the country
manufacturers so that they receive the best
often requisition the services of Capral
build models based on historical consumption
to machine aluminium sheet and plate
data to make sure that clients always have
products to specification. As an Australian
the equipment capacity to manufacture and
supplier, National Marketing Manager,
supply materials to satisfy demand.”
Nick Stavrou, understands the importance
Doubling down on its commitment to
of ensuring short lead times to facilitate
providing exceptional customer service,
smooth running operations. “Our services can be scaled to accommodate
Capral has established an online store to
any operation from small family business to
simpler and easier.
three-shift packing and instant online
larger corporations,” he says. “Capral has
“Capral has developed an online ordering
ordering service means Capral’s customers
the warehouse space and the distribution
service, the ‘Capral E-Store’, to provide a
do not have to carry as much stock on hand
capabilities to add considerable value
simple way to request products at all hours
to Australia’s most prominent original
of the day,” Nick says. “The convenience of
according to Nick. “To maximise inventory space for trailer
equipment manufacturers.”
online shopping is now available for Capral’s
and body builders, Capral can deliver
Mark explains that extrusions can be
core range of aluminium sheet, plate and
orders where and when they are needed,”
manufactured – with fast lead times – up
extrusion products. There is no minimum
he says.
to 17 metres in length and 400mm CCD on
order, so customers can complete an entire
Australia’s largest 12” press, while sheet and
purchase on our easy-to-use online store,
plate products are carried ex stock up to 2.2
with all prices outlined clearly to ensure
metres wide and 12.8 metres long.
complete transparency.”
“Capral’s philosophy is that wherever a
The combination of Australian warehouses,
value. Over time, our business managers can
Shop online for extruded metals via the Capral E-Store.
make the purchase and procurement process
Contact Capral Aluminium 151 Barry Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 1800 254 254 Web: www.capral.com.au
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Safeguard the Hot-Spot ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AND FULLY COMPLIANT TRANSPORT SERVICE INVOLVES A MULTITUDE OF ONGOING OPERATIONAL DECISIONS AND PRACTICES. WHEN IT COMES TO MANAGING THE CRITICAL SAFETY ZONE BETWEEN THE TRUCK AND TRAILER, THE ‘HOT-SPOT’, IT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO THE HEAVIEST INVESTIGATIVE SCRUTINY IN THE EVENT OF AN UNFORESEEN INCIDENT. BARTLETT EQUIPMENT ELABORATES. New Australian Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
most respected and specialised heavy-duty
products and services designed to cater for
laws consider each participant in the vehicle
towing equipment manufacturers, Allan
small, medium and large fleets hauling loads
supply and operational chain accountable
Bartlett, explains:
from 4.5 up to 50 tonnes. The acceptance
to varying degrees; this includes day to day
“There should be no second measure when
and success of our company over many
management and operation. Some examples
it comes to towing equipment, yet we
decades servicing the national road transport
of issues that may impact towing safety
continue to see weak links in the supply and
grid has been based on five key principles –
include incorrectly specified, non-compliant or
management chain that are a critical risk to
safety, compliance, reliability, value and the
inadequately rated vehicles, their parts and or
the overall safety and integrity of a fleet’s
diversity of our tried and proven products.
equipment. Add to that, parts or equipment
towing systems,” he says.
“In essence we are able to deliver and
not fitted or maintained to the original
“In the very worst case, imagine the potential
install the strongest, most cost-effective,
equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and
of a runaway trailer and the devastating and
purpose-built equipment to perform under all
vehicles or equipment not being operated
Australian operating conditions.
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
costly results that can follow. “Three generations of Bartlett’s have
instructions.
advocated the need for operators to choose
better manage and maintain the connection
Clearly, the importance of selecting and
wisely when it comes to purchasing and fitting
between the truck and trailer, the ‘Hot-Spot’,
maintaining compliant heavy-duty vehicle
vehicle towing systems. With the continual
for peace-of-mind and the safe and sound
towing equipment is essential, not only to
advent of higher mass truck and trailer
delivery of their customers’ freight.”
protect the safety of the truck driver and
combinations, greater forces are being applied
other road users, but to protect the ongoing
to towing componentry; none more so than
safety and viability of the fleet organisation and its people.
the truck towbar and the trailer coupling. “Our business model offers a range of
Managing Director of one of this country’s
integrated towing solutions, including
“Our mandate is to assist our customers
Contact Bartlett Equipment 6 Abbott Rd Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 03 9796 3222 Web: www.bartlett-equip.com.au
Bartlett has innovated a comprehensive series of proven Integrated Towing Solutions to suit truck and trailer haulage operators in their quest for a safe and reliable heavy-duty towing experience.
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Keeping good company FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, MUSCAT TRAILERS HAS SOURCED QUALITY COMPONENTRY FROM JOST AUSTRALIA TO ADD SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO THE TRAILING EQUIPMENT IT PRODUCES. New South Wales-based trailer builder, Muscat Trailers, has been in the business of designing and manufacturing durable, efficient and reliable trailers since the 1960s. To remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic industry, the manufacturer refined its core product offering which includes truck and dog combinations, side tippers, live bottom trailers, road trains, Performance-Based Standards (PBS) trailers, converter dollies and other custom builds. In time, the team at Muscat sought to enhance its trailers with components that align with the manufacturer’s focus on delivering high quality and durable gear. Maximising trailer longevity and reliability, A Muscat live bottom trailer.
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Muscat draws from JOST Australia’s broad
complement its wide range of trailers.
The advantage of using EverShine over
“The main products that Muscat sources
other rims is that a sparkling finish can
from JOST Australia include ballraces
be maintained over a long period of time
(single and double), landing legs, kingpins
simply by regularly washing the wheels
and alloy wheels,” he says. “Most of our
with soap and water.”
Live Floor Falcon range are fitted with JOST
Peter says JOST supply good products that
kingpins, landing legs, and alloy wheels.
are backed by a solid support network
Multiquip are now specifying JOST rims
“Ultimately, JOST are easy to deal with
on all their builds, we currently have two
and provide excellent service,” Peter
A-Doubles and two quad semis in build
says. “All JOST components are fit for
presently that are being fitted with JOST’s
purpose, present no issues in serve and
EverShine alloy rims. JOST Australia Area Manager NSW &
the equipment specialist even provides a backup service when required.”
ACT, Joey Coles, has been dealing with Muscat Trailers for the past 11 years. Since
JOST landing leg.
EverShine made its debut at last year’s
Fast Fact
Brisbane Truck Show, he has seen firsthand
Muscat Trailers has introduced a new
how popular this innovative JOST product is. “EverShine are world-class forged
sales and service representative to
aluminium truck and trailer rims with a
Victoria. The trailer builder is also
mirror finish,” Joey says. “This innovation
bringing to market quad-axle semi live
provides a clean aesthetic that will bolster
floors to complement its portfolio.
its business to support customers in
the presentation of any fleet. These selection of truck and trailer parts.
rims were also developed to satisfy the
Peter Davis, General Manager at Muscat
requirement for a low maintenance
Trailers, confirms that the trailer builder
wheel with a surface finish that meets the
uses a selection of JOST products to
stringent international standard ISO 9227.
Contact JOST Australia Ph: 1800 811 487 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au
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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
CST Hire relies on Palfinger cranes to manage construction projects.
Doing the heavy lifting ABIDING BY ITS WORD, “IF WE DON’T HAVE IT WE WILL FIND IT”, QUEENSLAND BASED VEHICLE HIRE COMPANY, CST HIRE, RECENTLY ANSWERED THE CALL FOR A CLIENT SEEKING A 33 M/T CRANE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PALFINGER PK 33002 EH – THE LARGEST CRANE TO ENTER ITS FLEET. CST Hire was established in 2016 by John Wilton and Nick Barnsdall, bringing with them 50+ years of experience in vehicle and equipment hire to the construction
The new Palfinger crane is being used by a customer working in the gas industry for the installation of pipelines.
and private sectors. The business aims to look after its clients’
breakdowns.
trucks, fuel trucks, service trucks, water
project fleet needs – from a single truck to
Since being launched in 2016, CST hire has
trucks and crew cabs plus light vehicles.
an entire fleet of light vehicles and trucks.
provided vehicles for infrastructure projects
Catering to the mining and construction
For larger project fleets, CST hire also
nationwide.
industries, the hire fleet is designed to offer
provides onsite field mechanics who are
The company’s national hire fleet consists
its clients high levels of efficiency, safety
based on the job to maintain the vehicle
of over 100 vehicles including everything
and flexibility.
fleet and minimise down time due to
a broad range of equipment such as crane
“Much of our equipment is used in
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Palfinger has such a good reputation in the industry. They’ve been around a long time and have such a high-quality product.
Components are then either coated in the powder-coating facility or finished with a two-component topcoat, helping to ensure excellent corrosion protection for the life of the crane.
infrastructure projects. And in any
Our client also has a similar Palfinger
For added efficiency, the PK 33002 EH’s
construction projects there are always
model of its own, so they know the
high speed extension is incorporated into
things that need to be moved, so the
product well,” explains Todd.
the boom system, resulting in lifts being
crane trucks are an important part of the
“Palfinger has such a good reputation in
completed faster.
business,” says Todd Wilton, Sales and
the industry. They’ve been around a long
Additionally, Palfinger’s High Performance
Operations Manager at CST hire.
time and have such a high-quality product.
Stability Control System (HPSC) allows for
CST hire has a broad range of over 30
Out on the worksites, people are very
maximum utilisation of the working range.
crane trucks suiting tasks big and small,
familiar with the Palfinger name.”
The variable stabiliser positioning of the
with lifting capacities ranging from 2 m/t
The PK 33002 EH high performance crane
HPSC allows the full lifting capacity of
to 33 m/t.
is equipped with Palfinger’s Power Link
the crane to be used, even when working
The purchase of the new Palfinger PK
Plus, which is well suited to a wide range
within tight spaces.
33002 EH high performance crane brings
of applications. With its 15° reverse linkage
“CST hire has been dealing with Palfinger
the number of Palfingers owned by CST
system, it is possible to reach through
since the business started over three years
hire up to 12.
low door openings and even work inside
ago. Their product is great, and it’s back
“The new Palfinger crane is being used
buildings.
up by excellent service and support,”
by a customer working in the gas industry
To reduce service and maintenance costs,
Todd says.
for the installation of pipelines. The client
the crane features a low-maintenance
had requested a crane with a specific
extension system. Sliding elements are
lifting capacity and length, as it needed
made of a synthetic material and the boom
to be able to go out to 15 metres. We
is finished in a high-quality KTL coating.
chose the Palfinger PK 33002 based on the
The KTL coating provides the foundation
reputation of the crane and its availability.
for a perfect surface protection.
Contact Palfinger Australia 66 Industrial Avenue Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 13 CRANES – 13 27 26 Web: www.palfinger.com.au
The PK 33002 EH has a high speed extension as part of its boom system, enabling more efficient lifting.
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Braking the mould AN INNOVATIVE AUSTRALIAN DESIGNED BRAKE PRODUCT CALLED TRU-SHU IS REDUCING TRUCK AND TRAILER BRAKE MAINTENANCE, SAVING FLEETS AND TRANSPORT OPERATORS DOWNTIME AND HELPING BRAKE COMPONENTS LAST UP TO TWICE AS LONG. A brake shoe support mechanism, Tru-Shu fits directly onto existing brake shoes. It’s a
Poor wear of the brake shoes is costing the industry.
precautionary measure that can potentially save transport operators thousands of dollars in replacement costs. When brakes are in use, they generate heat, causing the drum to expand and become slightly cone shaped. Due to this outward pressure, over time, brake shoes can be wound outwards on one end, resulting in very uneven wear, defects and the need for brake shoe replacement or maintenance. Constructed of AS/NZS 5131 steel, combined with German hardware, TruShu is fitted directly onto the existing brake shoe, physically eliminating any opportunity for outward movement. Even in the harshest outback conditions and in extreme use, it can double the life of brake shoes. By ensuring brake shoes remain in alignment, trucks and trailers are kept on the road, where they need to be. Tru-Shu is designed, developed, tested and manufactured by ASET Engineering in South Australia. Together with undertaking research and development, ASET Engineering also manufactures products to support its freight business, All-Size Equipment Transport Services (ASET Services). Due to the specialised nature of the transport tasks performed by ASET Services, the business utilises innovative trailers designed to loading and delivery of
to current components or sections of
the trailer or prime mover off the road.
over-dimensional freight across the country.
trailers including suspension, brakes and
With each axle set of brake parts costing in
Further to this, designing products that
ramps. The Tru-Shu brake shoe support
excess of $2000 to replace (not including
reduce trailer maintenance and downtime
mechanism is the first of these to be put
downtime), this was becoming an
is among its core objectives. ASET’s
to market.
expensive exercise.
transport division has been running for
The development of Tru-Shu came after
On some occasions, brake shoe issues
over 20 years, with the business designing
ASET owner, Ken Pitt spent many years
came at an even higher cost and even
solutions to assist the transport industry for
frustrated by the amount of brake shoes
hindered on the safety of operators, Ken
close to 15 years.
that were quickly going out of alignment
reveals. In instances where the S-cam came
This has included developing improvements
and being prematurely replaced, forcing
loose and smashed into the drum bolts,
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Here, the brake shoe is sticking out of the side of the drum after twisting out of alignment.
the product. It’s definitely saving us wear and tear on our brakes on our trailers and because of that it’s making us safer and it’s saving us money.” Whiteline Transport Workshop Manager Phil Cook adds, “We found that we were changing brake shoes too often. Tru-Shu makes them last a lot longer – at least double the time.” The patented Australian made Tru-Shu is low cost and easy to install. And, whenever brakes are replaced, the Tru-Shu bolts straight back on with the addition of only some new single-use bolts. Tru-Shu can be reused repeatedly over many years. “It’s a one-off cost per trailer for as long as the trailer lives really,” says Ken. “It just makes the brakes last and operate as good
it could disintegrate the component onto
Nullarbor is a hard trek, it’s a long trek.
the road and cause the brake to become
And you can guarantee the trailers are
completely ineffective.
going to be doing in excess of 5,000
Determined to come up with a solution,
kilometres a week, so it’s an extremely
Ken worked with his team to develop the
good test platform.”
Tru-Shu brake shoe support mechanism. It
“We’re experiencing great success with
as they can for their whole life.” Contact Tru-Shu 565 North Bremer Road Hartley SA 5255 Ph: 0499 878 748 Web: www.tru-shu.com
took years of experimentation to come up with the final product. “The disruption with a defect is massive,” says Ken. “Tru-Shu acts as a guide directly on the S-cam and the S-cam must operate correctly on top of the roller so you just know that they are going to wear correctly every time.” Since implementing the Tru-Shu across its fleet, ASET Services has not had a single brake shoe ride out of alignment. Ken says the business fits the Tru-Shu across the fleet to drive brakes and trailer brakes. Proud of how effective this solution was for the business, sharing it with others in the industry was the obvious next step. The issue was that the first iteration wasn’t as cost effective for small operators, so the work continued. ASET Engineering set out to develop a brake shoe support mechanism that was accessible to all transport operators – and the result was the Tru-Shu that is available to the market today. For Whiteline Transport, which operates out of Adelaide and Perth, the Tru-Shu has proved its worth. Company Director Sharon Middleton says Ken approached the business to try the product because its fleet travels through one of Australia’s toughest routes. “Running across the
Tru-Shu fits directly onto the brake shoe to ensure they always stay in alignment.
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INDUSTRY LEADERS
Industry leader: Ann Lopez TRAILER MAGAZINE MET WITH ANN LOPEZ OF LOPEZ BROS TRANSPORT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Q: What first drew you to the
Q: How can people and companies in
commercial road transport industry?
the transport industry better promote it
A: My husband! When we married I was
as a career choice for women?
working as a primary school teacher. Phil
A: As a small transport company of 14
asked me to help out in the office to cover
trucks, when I hear the words transport
some holiday leave. That was nearly 30
industry I think of our situation with prime
years ago and I’m still here now.
movers, trailers of all shapes and sizes and shipping containers. However, the industry
Q: What does a standard day look like?
is so much more than that and we need
A: The only certainty of my day is that it
to look past the stereotypes that linger in
starts with a coffee. When I get to work I
our industry that might deter people from
have my to-do list planned but I find that
considering working in the field. To promote
usually gets thrown out to deal with more
it as an industry of choice, women need to
pressing issues. As we are a small business,
be shown the opportunities that currently
I cover off on a variety of responsibilities –
exist and see and hear from women who are
accounts and finance, HR, COR, business
already doing these jobs. Like so many other
compliance and admin, technology, even
industries these days, workplaces also need
some sales and business management.
Ann Lopez.
Q: What has been a highlight of your
to be flexible and family friendly. Do you have any other comments
career so far?
and the variety of opportunities available.
to share?
A: In 2016 I was awarded the inaugural
While our business is focused on the
We should be loud and proud about our
NSW Transport Woman of the Year by
transportation and delivery of goods across
industry. We need to continue to promote
Road Freight NSW. It was a surprise and an
Sydney and regional NSW, there is a wide
the value of our industry and educate the
enormous honour. I accepted it on behalf of
range of sectors that fall into the transport
public on what it is that we do. As the
the 4 generations of women of the Lopez
industry. From manufacturing and supply,
saying goes - Without trucks, Australia
family who have made this business possible
warehousing and logistics, sales and
stops. If more people can appreciate what
and helped sustain it for the last 90 years.
marketing, and of course driving, it is
we are doing and how they depend on
Another more recent highlight for me has
important we make everyone, especially
us for their daily lives then I would hope
been our involvement in the Caring For Our Farmers water convoy to Coonabarabran
women, more aware of these exciting
we can all develop a more constructive
opportunities and encourage them to
relationship on the roads.
just this month. We were able to help
become a part of our industry.
I would also like to see more education
coordinate and contribute to a convoy of
on how to share the road with trucks,
28 trucks and support crew that delivered
What do female-driven events in
especially amongst younger drivers – even
500,000 litres of water to the farmers in
commercial road transport mean
providing for some sort of training and
the district who are struggling through
to you?
exposure to trucks in the learner drivers
this severe drought. It highlighted the
It means that women can network and
compulsory hours before getting their
generosity of our industry that so many
learn from other women who are in the
licence. When people sit up front in a truck
wanted to give up their free time and show
industry. Such events can promote our
cabin, they can gain a greater appreciation
the farmers and families of the region that
voices to a wider audience and this can
for the difficulties a driver can face and
we care about them.
only be a good thing for the future of the
the environment and conditions that they
industry. A female perspective can bring
operate under. The NHVR’s campaign
Q: What is the best thing about the
new insights and new ways of doing things
with Garth Tander is a great start to the
transport industry?
into an industry that has been somewhat
conversation, but as always there is no
A: The people who work in the industry
male dominated in the past.
substitute for real life experience.
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Living life to the max WITH MORE THAN A DECADE OF SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGN, PRODUCTION, DELIVERY AND AFTER-SALES SUPPORT OF ROAD TANKERS, ADAM STANFIELD SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WHILE ADAM HAS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE HIGH STANDARDS SET IN THE INDUSTRY, THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE DETAILS WERE A BIT UNCLEAR TO HIM. Early in Adam Stanfield’s career, he had some issues to sort out in Darwin. “At the time, being a bit naïve, I was working in a workshop in shorts and T-shirt and runners, when one of the senior management staff came down to the workshop, I was politely pulled aside and had safety gear explained to me.” He says. “Another time, I was driving towards Quilpie, and was advised that driving late at night wasn’t recommended but I felt I knew better. It wasn’t until the last leg between Augathella and Charterville that I ended up pulling over for the night as I spent two hours covering 85 km, due to the insane number of kangaroos Adam Stanfield at the Brisbane Truck Show.
determined to get in the way. That night, I developed a healthy respect for the night wildlife scene.” Safety-focused attitudes are prevalent in
Adam started his journey in the trailer
all people that are involved in maintaining
manufacturing business as a design
a tanker have to perform their job to
Australia’s commercial road transport industry.
engineer with Tieman Industries in 2003.
the highest standard and have detailed
Generally, there are many optional safety
He then moved into sales with Marshall
documentation to cover themselves in the
features becoming mandatory, with an
Lethlean (MLI), which he says was more
event of something going wrong.”
increasing number of end users setting
Adam notes that one of the biggest
their own higher-level safety requirements
suited to his aspirations. “I preferred the balance between office
above regulations, according to Adam. In
work and field interactions,” he says. “I was
needs to be addressed are PBS and tyres.
line with these ideals, there has been an
with MLI for 4.5 years, then I was involved
“In overseas markets, super singles are used
increase in the uptake of Performance-Based
in hydraulics for 3.5 years before returning
up to 24 tonnes over a tri-group,” he says.
Standards (PBS) vehicles “which has a shared
to MLI for just over two years. In late 2015
“Tyre companies have also been pushing for
goal between authorities and transport
I made the crazy decision to start my own
Higher Mass Limits (HML) on super singles in
companies of high capacity delivery carefully
tanker company. For just over four years
Australia. The fuel savings, increased payload
calculated to achieve increasing payload
now, I have been running my own company,
and reduced road wear would be a benefit to
and manoeuvrability, therefore reducing the
designing, importing and locally finishing
infrastructure and transport companies alike.”
number of vehicles on the road”.
tankers for the Australian market.”
Overall, Adam enjoys working in the road
With a modular approach to building tankers
transport industry.
challenges in the road transport industry that
spec’d for accessibility and serviceability at
“Over the years I have met some fascinating
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“Tanker maintenance has always been
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honouring the unsung heroes of the
taken seriously for Dangerous Goods (DG)
high-end field of design. It is easy to maintain
commercial road transport industry.
transport,” he says. “What has changed is
momentum and drive when working on
the Chain of Responsibility (CoR), that is,
equipment you have a passion for.”
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Feeding the five thousand AS THE COST OF LIVING IN TODAY’S SOCIETY CONTINUES TO RISE, PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY CRITICAL. THE FOODBASKET AT MARYBOROUGH HAS RISEN TO THIS CHALLENGE, WITH THE HELP OF A NEW HINO 500 SERIES 10-PALLET TRUCK. Mick Wait.
In common with many regional cities in
job well. “We’re a ministry of LifeChurch Maryborough
twice the cargo while at the same time using
Australia, Maryborough on the central Queensland coast has been saddled with the
and we operate a small retail not-for-profit
Another big plus is that the Carrier
double whammy of a growing unemployment
grocery store,” Mick explains. “Anyone with
refrigeration unit can be plugged into
rate and an aging population – circumstances
a Health Care or Pension card is welcome
mains power when stationary, enabling the
which lead to many people having restricted
to become a member, which entitles them
FoodBasket to use the truck as an overflow
means to afford the basic necessities of life. As a Christian church with a mission heart
to shop here. We have lots of either free or really low-cost items available.”
cold storage facility when it’s not on the road. “Our previous truck had a six-pallet body
for helping those in need, LifeChurch at
The food items come from a variety of
with the refrigeration compressor running
Maryborough in 2008 established the
sources, some free and others purchased at
off the truck’s engine which wasn’t ideal,”
FoodBasket – a low-cost food club that
low prices, which enables all the operating
Mick explained. “It worked okay while
supports families and individuals on low
costs to be covered.
the vehicle was moving but when it was
incomes by providing everyday food items
All of the food is transported to the
stationary with the engine idling it really
and household staples at well below retail
FoodBasket’s Maryborough site from
didn’t have the capacity to maintain the
prices.
various locations around Brisbane in a
required temperature, particularly in the
The man in charge of this is Mick Wait,
Hino 500 Series Standard Cab truck fitted
who started as a casual truck driver four
with a 10-pallet refrigerated body. The
middle of summer. “The new unit has no problems pulling the
years ago and two years later rose to the
unit was supplied by Brisbane-based Scully
temperature down, regardless of the freight
position of Manager.
Refrigerated Special Vehicles (Scully RSV) and
or the time of year,” he asserts, adding that
Being a former long-distance truck driver,
replaced an older Japanese truck with a six-
the difference between the new and previous
Mick possesses the necessary skills to
pallet body.
truck is like chalk and cheese. “Moving to the
deliver the goods, as well as a caring heart
According to Mick, the new Hino has made
new truck brought us many benefits most
for helping those in need within his local
a phenomenal difference to the operation
importantly it’s a lot bigger. We’ve gone from
community. As such, it’s obvious he gains
due to a number of improvements over the
a 3.9 tonne payload to 7.0 tonnes with the
a great deal of satisfaction from doing his
old truck, not least that it can carry nearly
new Hino.”
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According to Pack & Send CEO, Michael Paul, the company’s franchise model is key to ensuring a ‘premium service’ experience. “Our franchisees are our movers and shakers. They’re the faces of the overall business, and of their individual businesses too. As members of the communities they service, they play an integral role in the local marketing of Pack & Send,” he says. In contrast, the role of the franchisor is to provide franchisees with a solid foundation of business systems, or “small business with the tools of a big business,” as Michael puts it. 34
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Q: Pack & Send has been around for a while now. Is the 2016 business still comparable to the one 22 years ago – for example, is parcel delivery still the core of the business? A: The Pack & Send business has changed tremendously since 1993. We started it before the notion of e-commerce, or even the Internet, was in the vernacular, so there has been a significant shift in the way we function. But our mission has always been the same – providing convenient access to a wide range of solutions when sending anything, anywhere. The types of services we can offer are now more varied, though – from traditional
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domestic and international import and export work to more modern services, like supporting eBay and online retailers in delivering their products to customers. Q: How did the parcel delivery industry change since the early days? With Toll IPEC, Star Track and emerging online services like Sendle on the scene, the competition must be fierce. A: The parcel delivery industry has evolved with the times. For example, customers today expect that a fundamental requirement of parcel delivery services is an online ‘track and trace’ function that provides a real time delivery status. When we started in 1993, no parcel carrier in Australia had that capability as the technology wasn’t yet in place. You had to phone the carrier to find out exactly where your parcel was – and you usually got a response the next day. In the early days, deliveries were also primarily B2B and very few deliveries were made to households. The growth of e-commerce has changed that, with significantly more B2C deliveries. In line with that, the competition has also changed – for example, where Pack & Send once relied either on customers walking in store or phoning us to send their goods, we are now developing new and
order to comply with more than the usual Commonwealth, State and local regulations and has resulted in an ultrahigh technology facility that is covered by 69 safety and security cameras and extensive on-site fire detection and fire fighting systems. The authorities are anxious to prevent any incidents that could affect the operation of the airport so there is a continuous sampling of air to detect any smoke and the entire fire and security system is tamper monitored. The warehouse has nine robotic doors, which will open in the event of a fire to vent any smoke. The warehouse has a footprint of 11,000 square metres of which 50 per cent is refrigerated in four different temperature zones using a very efficient refrigeration plant that utilises ammonia rather than the more common Freon. The move from QFS’s previous premises in Stafford required 5,000 pallets to be moved in a 72 hour period and as the QFS fleet needed to continue to deliver goods to customers, contractors were engaged to handle the 120 trailer loads of products. A distinct point of difference between QFS and other food service suppliers
The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. is the extensive and ever increasing range of gourmet items that it has available including boutique nonalcoholic beverages. The beverage sector is a growing market and drinks now account for around 10 per cent of sales with almost 700 different beverage products available. The warehouse holds bay after bay of food service products that are not readily available in retail supermarkets and are required by catering, hospitality and cooked food outlets. One of the advantages of expanding the beverage business is the opportunity to cross sell food service products to those on the beverage customers’ base. “With beverages we don’t deal with the chef as we often do with food products,” says Brian Saharin, QFS General Manager. “Instead we deal with the front of house.” This opens the possibility to provide ancillary items such as napkins, coasters and straws and
customers who were predominantly beverage clients are now able to obtain food service products as well. This also translates into the opportunity for traditional food customers to amalgamate their beverage and food orders. QFS Company Director Guy Politi says that there is a trend in demand towards some higher quality food and beverages. “It can be tomato paste from Italy or cooking oil from Malaysia. We import a lot of quality gourmet products such as flour, rice and confectionery,” Guy says. The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. Trucks that have entered the QFS fleet as assets of various business acquisitions will be progressively replaced with more Hinos to join the 39 Hinos that are already in the fleet. The decision to adopt Hino as
hen company CEO Frank DePasquale established Quality Food Services (QFS) in 1988 the two main products were lasagne and hot dogs and were mostly sold to school canteens. Today QFS has a range of over 7,000 products, which it delivers to businesses such as restaurants, 26
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pubs, clubs, hotels, cafes, and aged care facilities. And QFS continues to supply a wide range of products to approximately 800 schools. Providing direct service to an area extending from Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast to Ballina in northern New South Wales, and west to Toowoomba, QFS is also involved in providing food services to remote
mining camps using sub-contractors. During late 2018, in order to handle the volume and to cater for future growth, QFS moved into its purpose designed and built warehouse and administration facility located in Pinkenba in close vicinity to Brisbane Airport. By being directly under the flight path the location presented some unique challenges in
Krueger Transport Equipment is a trailer manufacturer with a distinct sense for key
The next logical step, he adds, is the launch
zero. Its new ‘Stay alert – There’s a life riding
and Sydney and Melbourne.
on it’ campaign is urging the public to be
“There is a large number of posties on
“PBS is a trending topic in transport and
was all about pushing the innovation
every operator is either getting on board
bar higher, which meant reducing the
of letters and parcels to millions of people
with high productivity vehicle design or at
to provide them with the best support on that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle
PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board with high productivity vehicle design or at least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet.
we wanted to offer our customers even
allows for maximum cubic, full-height
maximise freight capacity and also minimise
more vigilant in a bid to curb the number of posties injured on their motorcycles at
motorcycles. And there are many injuries
work, encouraging drivers to slow down and
that are occurring on a regular basis.
remove distractions while they are behind
Volvo prime movers which we consider to be the safest on the market. The prime movers have anti lock brakes and stability control, so has the same capabilities,” says Terry. Vawdrey has built more than half of the national Australia Post fleet.
the road every day, delivering our mail on
across Australia and around the world. Australia Post, together with its StarTrack business, operates a fleet comprised of Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.
Australia Post has decided to use these new
As well as ensuring its fleet is built to the highest safety standards, reliability is paramount too. “And that’s part of the
National Manager of Fleet for the Australia Post Group.
based around the safety features they can incorporate into our equipment, the large
reason we use the manufacturers we use. We choose suppliers that we believe are the
over 16,500 pieces of equipment, including
the wheel.
trailers to spread our road safety message
Vawdrey has built more than half of the
volumes they are capable of producing and
best in their category,” Terry adds. “Australia
prime movers, rigids, vans, motorcycles and
Australia Post’s recent trailer order of 10
to the public, serving as a reminder to help
national Australia Post trailer fleet, and is the
their ability to satisfy all of our requirements.
Post has a great partnership with Vawdrey.
approximately 4,500 trailers.
new B-doubles from Vawdrey, delivered in
keep our motorcyclists safe. These are the
manufacturer of choice when it comes to
“Vawdrey is quite a progressive company
They are very accessible and understand our
A number of posties are injured in motor
September, are serving as mobile billboards,
first trailers to wear this new safety message,
tautliners. It’s a business partnership that has
from a safety and an innovation perspective.
requirements. If I need trailers produced in a
vehicle accidents each week – and Australia
spreading this message as they travel along
but people can expect to see a lot more of it
stood the test of time, extending for more
They are always pushing the boundaries
hurry, they always try and accommodate that
Post aims to bring that number down to
their routes between Brisbane and Sydney,
in coming months,” explains Terry Bickerton,
than 30 years.
in terms of what can be done. They are
wherever possible.
design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-
tare weight of the trailer and giving fleet
that operators can use to ramp up payloads.
more space and flexibility, making for a
loading, with the ability to achieve general
downtime, with daily loading and unloading
“Vawdrey understands our business
a very progressive business with regards
The longevity of the Vawdrey product is also
approved skels, curtain-siders and B-double drop decks, as well as Super B-doubles
operators more clearance space to work with inside and out.”
It has a cubic capacity of 190m³, with 75m³ in the A and 116m³ in the B-trailer.
solid productivity plus. We again use our 36-pallet, 4.6m design as a base, which
loads and mass loading without the usual
going much faster,” he explains.
and Australia Post understands theirs,
to producing higher productivity and PBS
testament to the build quality. We do very
in the past – one model that has been in particularly high demand recently is the company’s 36-pallet, high-cubic double
Krueger’s PBS refrigerated double drop deck B-double measures 4.6 metres high and 2.5m wide, allowing for excess cubic space
Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,
drop deck B-double with mezzanine decks, Grant says.
10 per cent payload reduction.”
trailers. With more and more online orders, our freight task continues to grow, so we are
little work to the trailers apart from regular maintenance. And on the flip side, when
timeframe perspective,” adds Terry. “Safety
moving very large volumes of product.”
a trailer comes to the end of its life in our
idea of what freight will be on board, how
is our number one core value and we don’t
Thanks to PBS, Australia Post has been
fleet, a Vawdrey trailer maintains great resale
introducing a growing number of higher
value too.”
version, says Grant, with the A-trailer
compromise on it. That’s part of the reason
non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up
frequently the trailers are used and what
as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According
roads the drivers will use. Information like
we only purchase equipment from major
productivity vehicles into the fleet. “This sort
this is crucial when building any trailer that
manufacturers. We choose our suppliers
of innovation means we can move more freight with less vehicles, helping to get
upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for
runs on PBS.”
the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature
Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be
more vehicles off the road. We work within
on adding to its portfolio across the
the limits of what the current legislation
the front deck and 100mm on the rear
board, while also solidifying its position
allows, but we need manufacturers that can
lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading
as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all and high productivity transport solutions and that’s what the new PBS B-double refrigerated double drop deck
division sheets between the drops of the
combination represents,” Grant adds. “The
trailer to this build to provide additional air
unit is designed to deliver huge productivity gains that will help increase a company’s
side shifting pallets. They also provide load
profit margins. For maximum safety, we
restraint when braking.”
have also added our patent pending, OHS-
Regardless of the set-up, the PBS
friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”
refrigerated combination will generate high volume freight operators heading into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom line is this combination is designed to
Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
about developing effective, efficient
for the customer, particularly for forklift drivers loading pallets,” he notes.
plenty of excitement amongst many
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a productivity perspective and from a
unit, we’ll have our engineers sit down with them, or visit their facilities, to get an
to Grant, Krueger has made significant
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“With each customer that orders a PBS
One of the first customers to embrace the new design has ordered a hybrid
flow and circulation and assist operators in
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can be. In 2012 for example, Australia Post began implementing anti-lock brakes and stability control across the fleet. “We use
it makes sense to pair that with a trailer that The freight task of Australia Post is enormous. The company sends millions
growing our PBS offering.”
never waivered, with the business constantly taking advantage of developing safety technologies to ensure its fleet is as safe as
of a refrigerated double version of the best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination
least strongly considering adding that type
support and work within those areas as well, and Vawdrey does just that,” adds Terry.
industry trends, and Performance-Based
of equipment to their fleet,” says National
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Standards (PBS) is no exception.
Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able
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QUALITY FOOD SERVICES IS BASED IN BRISBANE AND PROVIDES THE IMPORTANT LINK BETWEEN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. HINO’S WIDE BODY 500 TRUCKS ARE THEIR VEHICLES OF CHOICE FOR THE EXPANDING DELIVERY FLEET.
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On course for growth TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE LIGHTING SOLUTION SCENE, ASPÖCK SYSTEMS CONTINUOUSLY INVESTS IN SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT INNOVATION. THE LATEST ECOLED II REAR LAMP, WHICH BEGAN SERIAL PRODUCTION IN SEPTEMBER, IS TESTAMENT TO THE COMPANY’S ACHIEVEMENTS. France offers the perfect supplement to
Senior Manager, Felix Aspöck, and CEO, Karl Aspöck.
the headquarters, and guarantees fast and accurate processing of our customers’ requests. In addition to being market leaders in the trailer niche, Aspöck Systems is an important international partner for the automotive branch. Aspöck is able to fulfil the high expectations placed on automobile manufacturers with decisive assistance from the production locations in Portugal – the largest production site in the Aspöck Group – and Poland, which has been expanded appropriately over the past years. Here mainly rear lamps and stop lights for automobile manufacturers such as Audi or the French Groupe PSA are produced. Aspöck equips 550 to 600 thousand vehicles per year with these rear lamps. “In addition, we produce over 1.2 million third stop lights per year,” said CEO, Karl Aspöck. The acknowledged Aspöck quality is secured through test laboratories and test workshops at the headquarters and at several subsidiaries in the production and sales network. Lighting solutions are developed and realised and the necessary simulations are carried out before serial production begins. Over 10,000 tests
Since the foundation of the company
world’s roads. Today, this objective focuses
are executed per year in the internal test
in the year 1977, the Aspöck Systems
on convenience, design, economic viability
laboratory in Peuerbach alone.
headquarters in Peuerbach (Upper
and environmental compatibility. The
The company is certified in accordance
Austria) has expanded with its production
location of Austria remains the strategic
with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO
and administration areas now covering
and operative hub of the Aspöck Group
14001. The company carries out
13,500m², while a high-bay warehouse
in a number of ways. A logistics centre
continuous routine checks to ensure that
features a base area of more than
with a state-of-the-art commission
all regulations are complied with. These
3,000m² and a height of 24 metres
stock warehouse represents the target
certificates are the testimonies for high
projects upwards into the sky as a visual
destination of all production subsidiaries.
quality and environmental standards, and
centrepoint.
Due to investments made in the year 2018
assist in sustainably improving processes –
The company’s objective has remained
in a new company building for sales and
as stagnation is certainly not a part of the
the same: to bring more safety onto the
logistics, located close to Lyon, Aspöck
Aspöck company philosophy.
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