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Renewed confidence An inaugural survey conducted in late April by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) suggested the transport, waste and recycling sectors were reasonably upbeat about the prospects of recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. The VTA and VWMA represent hundreds of Victorian and national freight, logistics and waste management companies, actively engages with their sectors. As part of this, focussed interviews are being regularly held with members to establish and update baseline information about the effects of Covid-19 in terms of customer retention, relations and revenue, human resources, future investment intentions and trade expectations. To gain an updated perspective on industry sentiments, participating members were interviewed again, with responses showing the industry remained upbeat about the prospects for recovery. Among the key findings of the latest survey: 60 per cent of respondents expect international trade to increase over the next four months, an increase of 15 per cent from the last survey; just three in 10 (30 per cent) of members expect their staffing levels to
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decrease over the next three months, a small improvement from the last survey (32 per cent); 25 per cent reported a decline in customers since the first survey (23 per cent); and about 80 per cent of members surveyed said they intended to invest in new capital equipment before the end of the year, a 16 per cent improvement on the first survey (64 per cent). VTA and VWMA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the transport industry should be encouraged by the general improvement in optimism expressed by respondents, particularly the willingness by operators to invest in their people and their businesses despite some of the economic headwinds caused by coronavirus. For Anderson, actions speak louder than words with operators prepared to purchase new capital equipment based on recent respondent feedback. With the extension of the instant asset write-off scheme until the end of this calendar year, along with the economic support of JobKeeper, operators are better prepared to invest in their businesses, demonstrating a renewal in business confidence in the sector.
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10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry. 26 Economy Manufacturers of commercial vehicles and trailing equipment – and Australia’s manufacturing sector at large – could benefit from a reduction in emissions as suggested in a new roadmap. 28 Certified Australian Made Local manufacturing plays a crucial role in building a resilient road transport industry.
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32 Modern Road Tankers A showcase of tanker innovation and business partnerships at their best. 46 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene. 54 Trailer Building Materials/Components It takes dealerships, equipment and electronic specialists to keep the road transport industry moving.
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58 Women in Industry An increase in female representation across various industries including road transport is evident based on this year’s record number of Women in Industry Awards finalists. 60 Industry Leaders .Trailer Magazine sat down with Corrina Riley, who drives for Hernes Freight Services Brisbane, to discover more about her road transport journey.
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62 Industry Icon Mark Nelson’s current role as Contract Manager at Tieman Tankers represents the pinnacle of an illustrious career that has spanned 45 years. He maintains that keeping up with the constantly changing needs of the road transport industry has made for a vibrant and diverse working life. 66 Fleet of the Month Cold chain specialist, JD Refrigerated Transport, will pit its two newest heavy vehicles against each other hauling recently built B-doubles into north Queensland. 68 World Map Dutch manufacturing specialist, VALX, has been enhancing its axles and suspension portfolio since it started business 10 years ago and shows no sign of slowing down. 70 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.
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MGM Bulk announces strategic partnership Logistics service provider, MGM Bulk,
product received is 100 per cent utilised.
Wespine site to a locally based particle
part of MGM Group based in Bunbury,
Wespine told Trailer Magazine it is pleased
board plant.
Western Australia, has partnered with a
to partner with another locally based
There are reported to be approximately
saw mill in Dardanup to bolster its timber industry operations.
business such as MGM Bulk.
200 people directly employed at the
“MGM is providing two services, the
mill, with thousands of people employed
MGM Bulk recently announced it was
transport of timber product to and from
partnering with Wespine Industries as
our timber treaters, and the very important
within the WA timber and other associated industries.
both companies share long term values for
role for the reliable and safe transport
Wespine is a founding and still active
future sustainability in both its product
service for our residues.
member of the Federal Government
and people.
“The removal of residues is essential for
funded South West Timber Hub, which
By working with Wespine, MGM has
the manufacturing plant to operate.
is assisting to provide the timber industry
reportedly strengthened its fleet with
“MGM has commissioned new co-branded
in WA with an investment path forward
purpose-built end tippers.
trucks for the transport services being
for the longevity of the industry. It is
“We are excited to have the opportunity to
provided to Wespine and has a strong
also a member of the Forest Industries
expand our business in the West Australian
focus on safety throughout our business
Federation of WA, the Australian Forest
timber industry,” MGM Bulk said in a statement.
as does MGM and the trucks being used include many added safety features,
Products Association and Forest and Wood Products Australia.
Wespine is the largest softwood sawmill
including driver fatigue alerts, helping keep
“Wespine looks forward to a very
in Western Australia. The business is run
the drivers safe. This safety aspect is very
successful relationship with MGM as we
from one mill in Dardanup and supplies
important to Wespine.”
work together to ensure the timber hub
customers throughout Western Australia
MGM Bulk will primarily be providing
in the South West operates in the safest
and exports timber into the eastern states.
the transport service for Wespine’s chip
way possible,” said Wespine Managing
All timber is sourced from renewable pine
and sawdust residues. The residue is
Director, Patrick Warrand.
plantations in the South West and all
transported day and night from the
This deal is set to benefit the economy.
Wheatbelt freight network receives $10M boost The Western Australian Government has
outside of Toodyay.
the Eastern States.
secured $10 million in Federal funding
Jointly funded by the State and Federal
“Great Eastern Highway is a key freight
to upgrade two major freight roads in the Wheatbelt.
governments, the project is expected
route to the Eastern States and the section near El Caballo carries up to 6,400 vehicles
In a major announcement for grain
to create and support approximately 45 local jobs.
transport carriers, Toodyay Road will
An additional $3 million will be spent
she said in a statement.
undergo $7 million worth of upgrades,
replacing an ageing bridge on Great
“We are also investing significant funds to
with 3.5 kilometres of reconstruction
Eastern Highway over Coates Gully near
widen two road over rail bridges between
works around Jingaling Brook and
El Caballo, with the jointly funded project
Walgoolan and Southern Cross on Great
two kilometres of widening works at Harper Brook.
expected to create up to 20 jobs.
Eastern Highway, which will create and
The bridge carries approximately 6,400
support regional jobs.”
Audible edge lines and a one-metre wide
vehicles per day and is on a critical freight
In related news, future investment in
centreline treatment will be installed
route to the Eastern States, with 17 per
freight infrastructure for key agricultural
to reduce head-on crashes, while a
cent of traffic being heavy vehicles.
regions of Western Australia will benefit
westbound overtaking lane will also be
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti described
from a new strategy – Revitalising
constructed approximately 14 kilometres
Toodyay Road as a key freight route to
Agricultural Region Freight.
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daily, many of which are heavy vehicles,”
Govt agency endorses ‘Engage and Educate’ approach Transport for NSW is taking steps to more
related offences.
discussed issue, with around 451 hours of
closely collaborate with the heavy vehicle
One of the ways Transport for NSW achieves
education during the year, or about 37 hours
industry in a bid to foster significant safety
this, according to Gamon, is by informal
a month.
benefits for the industry and other road users.
discussions at the roadside with drivers
Transport for NSW said it also regularly
Transport for NSW Executive Director Insights
and operators about key areas of concern
holds engagement days at heavy vehicle
and Engagement, Peta Gamon, said the
including registration, work diaries, load
safety stations across the state to inform and
‘Engage and Educate’ approach used to raise
restraint, vehicle maintenance issues, and
educate the freight sector about their role in
awareness of safety issues around Chain of
carrying and producing permits.
helping to lift compliance across the industry.
Responsibility was helping to increase safety in
“Talking with drivers and improving their
The development of a “Top 5 Before you
the freight sector.
understanding of the vital role they play in
drive” heavy vehicle brochure, listing things
“The freight transport industry is the
road safety is a cornerstone of the approach,”
drivers should do each time prior to starting
backbone of the state’s economy, and it is
she said.
a journey to ensure their heavy vehicle is
important to keep everyone in the industry
In 2019, according to Transport for NSW,
informed on safety and regulation,” said Gamon.
work diaries were by far the most discussed
compliant on the road, has also helped spread the safety message.
issue during roadside intercepts, clocking up
“We are confident the work being done
“It is vital freight companies understand their
more than 1,236 hours of discussion or about
across Transport for NSW in engagement and
obligations in ensuring the safe movement
100 hours a month.
education is helping to contribute to ensuring
of goods through realistic delivery times, to
Mechanical defects and the role they play in
vehicles and drivers are operating safely,” said
reduce the incidence of speeding and fatigue
affecting road safety was the second most
Gamon.
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BTE combination is a ‘Smart Tip’ for Hercus
Hercus Transport maintains its fleet of trucks and sales to ensure good resale value.
Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) has
Hercus, who went to school with BTE
it to be operated from the front of the trailer
produced a new product called Smart Tip for
Managing Director, Alan Griffiths, said
due to space restriction at the rear.
northern Victoria based Hercus Transport.
BTE developed the Smart Tip concept
Hercus also specified a ball-race turntable on
The combination is a B-double that is
with input from himself and his drivers
the rear of the lead trailer.
cleverly designed so as not requiring the
“This gives extra stability and a smoother
rear trailer to be unhitched to unload
to ensure the finished product met his exacting requirements.
the lead unit.
“BTE decided to develop the Smart Tip
more than a fixed unit,” said Hercus.
Hercus Transport caters for the agricultural
combination and we were invited to join in
He also appreciates the BTE reinforced
sector and has been operating for 25 years
with the process, which has delivered a very
chassis, specifically around the hoist
hauling grain fertiliser, lime and gypsum in
smart set of trailers in both function and
mounting and body pivot points which are
tippers, as well as hay on drop-deck trailers.
looks,” said Hercus, adding that there are
subjected to extra stresses during tipping.
The transport business is run in conjunction
two very important factors that determine
The greatest attribute of the Smart Tip is
with farming and commodity trading
the success of a trailer or combination.
reported to be its capability to tip off both
operations, as explained by Hercus Transport
“It must be right commercially and it
trailers without unhitching.
Managing Director, Brett Hercus.
“We cart a lot of gypsum and lime for
“We supply a lot of dairy farms with grain
must also work for the drivers in an operational sense,” he said.
and canola meal, the latter coming from
“It comes down to little things like where
around in the paddock and unload both
Graincorp crushing plants at Numurkah and
you position the steps, broom holder and
Wagga Wagga,” said Hercus.
tarp winders, for example, to make things as
trailers without the time and hassle of unhitching.”
The company currently runs three Kenworth
smooth as possible for the operator.”
Grain, according to Hercus, is generally
conventional prime movers and 10 trailers,
Both trailers feature manually operated side
unloaded this way as well, with experienced
including the latest set which is its first BTE
to side roll tarps with the lead unit fitted
drivers adept at backing up to augers and
combination to join the fold.
with a right-angle drive system that enables
hoppers using the jack-knife method.
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ride but the downside is that it weighs a bit
farmers so we can jack-knife the trailer
Strzelecki Track upgrades reinforces vital supply chains After many years of pastoralists along
supply chain, increase regional tourism,
with the trucking and mining industries
reduce environmental impacts and slash
considering private sector contributions towards upgrading the remainder of the
advocating for the Strzelecki Track in South
freight costs for the resources sector.
track, which has been an agenda item for
Australia’s far north east to be sealed, the
“The nature of the unsealed road makes
a number of years,” he said.
project is now underway.
it inaccessible during wet weather and
Meanwhile, South Australian Chamber
The SA government has committed $10
flood events, negatively impacting on the
of Mines and Energy (SACOME) Chief
million to sealing the first 50 kilometres
efficient and safe operation of road users,
Executive, Rebecca Knol, has welcomed
north of Lyndhurst, with that section due
especially freight,” said Knoll.
to be completed by the last quarter of
“In the three-month period from February
the announcement, saying it represents a timely investment in one of SA’s
2021, weather permitting.
to April this year, there were four
economically important transport routes.
The 472-kilometre Strzelecki Track from
inclement weather events which resulted
“It will result in productivity and
Lyndhurst to Innamincka, near the SA-QLD
safety benefits for multiple industry
border, is a vital supply link for the state’s
in the road being closed for 13 days, which stifled business.”
major oil and gas suppliers in the Cooper
Knoll said the State Government will
Basin and also a critical freight route for
continue to work with the Federal
ready’ project to assist SA’s post Covid-19 economic recovery, said
beef pastoralists.
Government to secure funding to seal the
Knol. “It is encouraging to see regional
The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure
remainder of the Strzelecki Track.
projects that can make a significant
and Local Government, Stephan Knoll,
“Like the former State Labor
economic contribution to the state
said the project will improve the livestock
administration, we are also open to
appropriately valued and prioritised.”
sectors as well as provide a ‘shovel
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Qube partners with Woolworths on $1.2B investment Leading logistics company, Qube, has
link Port Botany direct to rail terminals and
“Our project team is looking forward to
announced it will partner with Woolworths
warehousing on a 243 hectare site.
working with the Woolworths team in
Group on two state-of-the-art facilities
The new Moorebank facilities will replace
delivering an optimal solution for their
budgeted currently at $1.2 billion.
the current ambient operations at
operations.”
Both parties are investing in an automated
Woolworths’ Sydney Regional Distribution
Both sites will build on semi-automated and
Regional Distribution Centre and a semi-
Centre in Minchinbury, the Sydney National
automated technology currently pioneered
automated National Distribution Centre set
Distribution Centre based in Yennora and
by Woolworths at its Melbourne South
for the Moorebank Logistics Park in Sydney.
the Mulgrave-based Melbourne National
Regional Distribution Centre.
The first of the new high tech distribution centres (DCs) is slated to begin operations in
Distribution Centre.
Woolworths Chief Supply Chain Officer Paul
Woolworths plans on closing these sites by
Graham said the investment at Moorebank,
2023.
2025.
which he anticipates enabling a safer work
Woolworths Group confirmed it will invest
Direct rail access to Port Botany will provide
environment, will transform the way it
up to $780 million in the technology and
strategic benefits for Woolworths’ transport
services its grocery supply chain in NSW.
fitout of the two distribution centres over
network and help remove at least 26,000
“The new facilities will also help progress
the next four years.
our localised ranging efforts, with the ability
The supermarket company signed an initial
of its truck movements from NSW roads each year.
lease term of 20 years with Qube Holdings
The long-term commitment, according to
centrally than we can in our existing
Limited, the parent of Qube which has
Qube Managing Director Maurice James,
facilities,” he said.
committed between $420- to $460 million
would reinforce the commercial appeal of
Graham acknowledged the complexity
to building the warehouses.
this nationally important infrastructure and
Subject to State Government planning
freight project.
and challenges inherent in such a bold transition.
approval, the DCs will cost, as part of
“The benefits of railing containers direct
“We explored options to upgrade our
the joint investment, in the vicinity of $1.2 billion.
from Port Botany to a terminal co-located
existing sites, but the aging infrastructure
with warehousing across a site the size of
just won’t be able to support the growth
Moorebank Logistics Park is Australia’s
the Sydney CBD will deliver Woolworths
largest freight infrastructure project and will
time and cost efficiencies,” he said.
in volumes we’ll need to service in the years ahead,” he said.
to hold many thousands more products
Road tanker operators to benefit from national training program The Australian dairy industry and training
including GoTafe Victoria.
will enable all accredited tanker operators,
providers are launching a program to
GoTafe Victoria is providing the course
whether they represent a processor or a
improve efficiencies in milk transportation
twice in the second half of 2020. The first
contractor, to collect milk from any farm at
while ensuring consistent protocols are
runs from 13 July to 2 October and the
any time, and deliver to any processing site
followed for food hygiene and safety.
second from 14 September to 4 December.
at any time, making the transport of milk
Milk tank operators, reportedly in an
The program was initiated on the back
more efficient and ensuring the highest
industry first initiative, will be able to
of calls from industry as milk swaps
standards of milk quality are maintained.
obtain a nationally accredited, transferrable
increased, alongside the outsourcing of milk
The course is being offered through
qualification through the Milk Tanker
collections, the use of milk transfer stations
registered training providers around the
Operators Short Course.
and movement of tanker drivers between
country, with participants required to
The course has been developed to provide
regions and companies.
complete practical web-based learning and
standardised national training and has
With different protocols across the supply
to demonstrate their skills on the job.
resulted from collaboration between
chain, haulage companies were having to
Upon completion of the course,
Dairy Australia, milk processors, milk
provide up to 20 inductions for new drivers.
haulage companies and training providers
Successful completion of the training course
participants gain formal recognition of their competencies and training.
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ACFS Port Logistics announces acquisition Container logistics operator, ACFS Port
years, and we have patiently awaited the
offering multimodal transport (road & rail),
Logistics, is expanding its operations
right acquisition opportunity whilst furthering
storage, empty parks, intermodal terminals,
in Adelaide.
the capability of our existing operation and
AQIS, customs bond facilities.
ACFS Port Logistics is set to acquire Kerry
building a solid foundation that is capable
ACFS Port Logistics aims to use its state-of-
Logistics’ warehouse and transport business
of comfortably managing strong growth be
the-art High Productivity Vehicles (HPVs) to
in Adelaide, effective 6 July 2020.
it organic or via M&A,” said ACFS CEO and
service the Adelaide market where possible
In 2017, ACFS Port Logistics acquired Kerry Logistics’ MT Park business.
Managing Director, Arthur Tzaneros.
that are currently on order from trailer
“Kerry’s business and customer base perfectly
builder, Vawdrey Australia.
ACFS Port Logistics is reported to have
complements ACFS’s strength in providing
“In today’s uncertain economic environment,
a strong presence across Australia with
warehousing and transport solutions via the
investing in growth is done via strategic
core infrastructure assets that specialise in
most efficient and lowest cost operating
moves and whilst the industry and the
the container logistics supply chain. This
model,” he said.
broader domestic and global economy are
transaction allows the business to expand
This acquisition is an addition to ACFS’
being cautious, ACFS are driven to continue
its presence further in the Adelaide market,
growing footprint of strategically located
to invest in the right opportunities that will
a strategic location with a large presence of
transport and warehousing assets nationally,
provide all our current and future customers
local and national customers.
adding to its current warehousing footprint
a National solution that is highly capable of
“Expansion in the Adelaide market has been
of 200,000+ square metres and 900,000
meeting their evolving needs,” said ACFS
a strategic focus area for ACFS in recent
square metres of yard capacity nationally
Port Logistics Chairman, Terry Tzaneros.
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Transport operators respond to VTA bushfire container calls Over 20 shipping containers are set to be transported to Gippsland and the state’s north east this weekend as part of an industry initiative, led by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), to support families that lost their homes during the past summer’s devastating bushfires. In May, the VTA announced it was leading an initiative with stevedore Victoria International Container Terminal and Bushfire Recovery Victoria to provide containers so that those Victorians having to rebuild could store materials safely and securely on-site. VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the Association was overwhelmed by offers from members and transport companies to provide drivers, prime-movers and sideloaders to deliver the containers. “Thanks to the generosity of many of our members, we have been able to arrange for well over 20 shipping containers to be delivered as far away as Mallacoota in the far east of the state so that families that are in the process of rebuilding can store material safely on-site,” he said. “Their provision of equipment, labour and fuel to transport these containers represents a significant investment of time and resources and we appreciate the immense show of support from these operators for their fellow Victorians. “We also appreciate the generosity of VICT who donated the containers, as well as Bushfire Recovery Victoria who helped
VTA, VICT and Tasman Logistics representatives gathering ahead of the delivery of containers to eastern Victoria. L-R: VICT Non-Executive Director, Phil Lovel, VICT Chief Commercial Officer, Patrick Chan, VICT CEO, Tim Vancampen, VTA Industrial Officer, Greg Cain, VTA CEO, Peter Anderson and Tasman Logistics CEO, Ivan Vanis.
connect us with families in eastern Victoria that were in dire need of containers to
Towing and Tasman Logistics for the many
and provide them with storage while they
securely store building materials and
professional drivers who will be making the
rebuild their homes and properties,” said
personal effects during reconstruction,”
long trip to east Gippsland this weekend
Vancampen.
he said. Anderson joined VICT CEO, Tim
and send our best wishes for a safe
“The bushfires were devastating for all
journey,” said Anderson.
involved and this donation is the least
Vancampen, and Tasman Logistics CEO, Ivan
VICT CEO, Tim Vancampen, said the
we can do to assist and support the
Vanis, at VICT’s Webb Dock headquarters
company is proud to be working with
to inspect one of the containers being
the VTA and Bushfire Recovery Victoria in
communities to rebuild,” he said. “We are very pleased to partner with
prepared for transport this weekend.
providing containers to the bushfire effected
the VTA and associated members to
“We extend our thanks to DSN Transport,
communities.
assist our extended communities in their
Cahills Transport, Freestones, Secon
“The donated containers will hopefully assist
Logistics, Nationwide Towing, Buchan
the families that have been heavily impacted
time of need,” said Vanis. “This is what Australia is about.”
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Centurion wins three-year deal with mining firm Transport and logistics company, Centurion,
validation of the current quality and efficiency
strategic importance as it reaffirms Centurion’s
has secured a three-year contract extension
of Centurion’s integrated logistics offering,”
position as a leading provider of logistics
with a prominent mining operation in the
said Cardaci.
services to the resources industry across the
Pilbara region of Western Australia.
“We have developed a strong relationship
west coast of Australia,” said Cardaci. “Our
Centurion will provide integrated logistics
with CITIC over the past eight years and this
client operations are supported by a fleet of
services for CITIC Pacific Mining’s (CPM) Sino
extension is a tribute to the importance of
more than 2,000 owned assets and a network
Iron project.
establishing long term relationships with
of regional branches offering receipting and
Centurion has been providing integrated
customers,” he said.
last mile logistic services.”
logistics services to CPM for more than eight
CITIC’s support is reported to enable
years, including line haul, regional transport
Centurion to continue its economic
services and offsite receipting.
contribution to the Karratha region, in
Sino Iron Project is located at Cape Preston in
addition to building and sustaining long term
the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
community partnerships.
Centurion CEO, Justin Cardaci, said he was
Over the last three years, the CFC Group
pleased the excellent working relationship
has contributed, directly and indirectly, to
with CITIC had been extended for a further three years.
more than $800 million in spending in the WA community.
“The extension of this contract is a great
“The renewal of the CITIC contract is of
Transport and logistics company, Centurion, continues to grow.
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NHVR celebrates PBS milestone The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
vehicles, and productivity gains of up to
generate more work for Australian industry.
(NHVR) led Performance Based Standards
30 per cent by reducing truck trips on
“Encouraging the uptake of PBS vehicles can
(PBS) scheme recently celebrated 10,000
our roads.
innovative heavy vehicle combinations
“The continued growth of the PBS scheme
make our roads safer for everyone,” he said. The Performance Based Standards –
hitting Australian roads.
shows industry’s appetite for more modern
Australia’s PBS Fleet (2020 Edition) report
The milestone was a highlight of the third
technology, and the desire to be safer and
shows:
annual joint report released today by the
more innovative operators.
• One in five relevant new heavy vehicles
NHVR and Australian Road Transport
“Collectively, going forward we need to
Suppliers Association Institute (ARTSA -i) on
ensure governments make concerted efforts
the Australian PBS fleet.
to provide the supporting access certainty to
NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the report
encourage the use of these safer and more
combination approvals have doubled,
demonstrates the success of the world-
innovative vehicles on the road network.”
while the heavy vehicle market has grown
leading PBS scheme, which has gone from
ARTSA Institute Chair, Martin Toomey, said
by 20 per cent over the same period.
strength to strength under the Regulator’s
the PBS scheme was helping to accelerate
• The median age of PBS vehicles is 4.3
leadership.
the renewal of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet.
“PBS-approved combinations now make
“The median age of PBS vehicles is 4.3 years
up one-in-five new relevant vehicle types
compared to over 12 years for the entire
— vehicles with a corresponding PBS
heavy vehicle fleet,” said Toomey.
approved combinations are towed
combination — more than double that of
“Newer vehicles have access to more
by prime movers — a 12 per cent
five years ago,” said Petroccitto.
modern braking and safety technology,
“This increase has led to improved safety
cleaner engines, and fewer maintenance
outcomes, such as 46 per cent fewer
issues compared to older vehicles. They also
market share in the four-axle and above
crashes when compared with conventional
have a high Australian build content and
dog trailer market.
manufactured in 2019 were PBS approved. • In the last five years, new PBS
years compared to over 12 years for the entire heavy vehicle fleet. • Around 60 per cent of the new PBS
increase from 2018. • PBS vehicles have more than 80 per cent
Toll names 2020 Graduate of the Year Transport and logistics company, Toll, has
operational areas of our business within our
competent and collaborative discussions with
recognised its future leaders as part of a
Forwarding, Express and Logistics divisions.”
the workforce,” said Cameron.
recent global virtual ceremony.
Benjamin Yeo was awarded Toll Graduate of
Benjamin is a Singapore graduate and has
Singapore-based Benjamin Yeo was named
the Year for the company’s 2018 intake, with
since accepted a role as Operations Manager
Toll’s 2020 Graduate of the Year for his
the award presented by Toll Group Managing
for a key account in Singapore.
leadership and collaborative approach during
Director, Thomas Knudsen.
At the same ceremony, a series of Toll Values
his 12-month rotation program.
“Benjamin is highly regarded by all his
awards was presented to the following
The Graduate of the Year was announced
rotation managers, having successfully
graduates for their passion, achievements and
recently at a graduation ceremony marking
brought the various teams through the
the official completion of the program for the
challenges; this has earned him the
alignment with Toll’s values: • Ray Li – Customer; Hugh Davis – Teamwork;
2018 Toll Graduates team.
recognition and support from his teammates
“During this unprecedented time, our leaders,
on the ground. Benjamin is always keen to
graduates, rotation managers and various
learn new things and geared for a challenge,”
business partners from across Australia,
said the spokesperson.
2017 and was extended to various parts of
Singapore and New Zealand, came together
Recounting his experience working with
Asia – including Malaysia and Thailand –
for a virtual graduation ceremony, to
Ben on a change management project was
commemorate and congratulate our young
Toll Tasmania Shipping Manager Marine
The initiative has seen 35 Toll Graduates move
leaders,” a Toll spokesperson said.
Assurance and Deputy DPA, Scott Cameron.
through the Toll divisions with the opportunity
“Having completed their full two-year
“On all accounts Ben upheld a firm position
to work in other geographies across the Toll
rotation program, these 26 young logisticians
on the advantages of the change and
network including China, Taiwan, Japan,
are now moving into roles across core
demonstrated true leadership through
Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
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Jarryd Minton – Progress; Philip Limantara – Accountability; Vivian Chen – Integrity. • The Toll Graduate Program commenced in
in 2019.
Australian PMI indicates activity expansion in manufacturing The Australian Industry Group Australian
in the large food and beverages sector,
“The building materials, metals and
Performance of Manufacturing Index
with new orders from food wholesale
chemicals sectors remained in contraction.
(Australian PMI) has seen a positive
distributors improving with the relaxation
Across the manufacturing sector,
improvement in June.
of trading restrictions. Less positively,
production lifted and encouragingly new
The Australian PMI increased by 9.9
manufacturers who supply locally made
orders rebounded strongly following sharp
points to 51.5 – readings above 50 points,
metal products and building materials to
contractions in April and May.”
according to Australian Industry Group (Ai
the construction industry reported a sharp
Willox said employment has merely
Group), indicate expansion in activity.
reduction in new orders.
stabilised after the contractions of the
The June result comes in the wake of
“Manufacturing performance edged ahead
previous two months.
April’s largest ever monthly fall in the
in June largely on the back of a solid lift
“Wage levels also levelled off after the
Australian PMI. However, while the result
in the large food and beverages sector as
very rare fall recorded in May,” said Willox.
is the largest ever monthly rise, it was
restrictions on cafes and restaurants were
“We are still well short of a recovery even
narrowly focused on some sub sectors
eased,” said Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox.
with the quantity of fiscal stimulus in the
and indicates an improvement from recent
“The machinery and equipment sector
economy and the next couple of months
depths rather than a recovery to buoyant
enjoyed a spike in sales associated with
will provide a critical test of how well the
conditions.
end-of-financial year buyers taking
economy is positioned to cope with the
Almost all of the improvement reflected
advantage of the expanded instant asset
withdrawal of stimulus currently scheduled
in June’s Australian PMI was concentrated
write-off provisions.
for the end of September.”
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VIC to bust congestion, improve productivity with $525M investment The Victorian Government will also provide $179.8 million towards the two key projects and $25.7 million for targeted road safety works. Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, said the road and rail projects will better connect Victorians and provide a boost for major regional centres. “This partnership with the Commonwealth will build projects regional communities need and help keep our construction industry Infrastructure investments are key to imrproving traffic flow.
strong – which is more important than ever right now as we rebuild from the pandemic,”
More than half a billion dollars is now
Development, Michael McCormack, said the
said Andrews.
being invested in critical infrastructure jobs
Government has worked with the Victorian
“This package is on top of our $2.7 billion
across Victoria.
Government to provide additional funding
we’re investing in new projects across
The Commonwealth and Victorian
for two key infrastructure projects.
the state to get shovels in the ground –
governments will support construction
“We are providing an additional $178.2
and boots in the mud – to kickstart our
jobs across Victoria by jointly investing an
million towards the Regional Rail Revival
economy,” he said.
additional $525 million to deliver shovel-
package in Victoria, bringing the total
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban
ready infrastructure projects and urgent road
Australian Government contribution to this
Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, the said funding
safety upgrades.
project to $1.8 billion,” said McCormack.
injection would deliver shovel-ready projects
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said further
“The Federal Government will also provide
investment in infrastructure would play a
an additional $70.6 million in funding to
for Victoria. “This funding will significantly boost the
critical role in the Commonwealth’s JobMaker
complete the duplication of the Princes
Regional Rail Revival Package, helping to
plan and help the Victorian economy as it
Highway East between Traralgon and Sale,
improve conditions for train passengers on
recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
bringing the total Australian Government
their journeys to and from Melbourne,”
“Partnering with State and Territory
contribution to $202.6 million for this
Governments to invest in more infrastructure
project,” he said.
said Tudge. “At the same time, investment in targeted
projects across Australia is a key part of our
Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, said
road safety works and the Princes Highway
JobMaker plan to rebuild our economy and
the additional $320 million in federal
duplication will mean safer, reliable roads for
create more jobs,” said Morrison.
funding had taken the Commonwealth’s
thousands of Victorians,” he said.
“This funding injection means we have
infrastructure investment in Victoria to more
Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure,
brought forward or provided additional
than $29.5 billion.
Jacinta Allan, said this investment built on
funding in excess of $830 million to Victoria
“Federal funding for this package has been
the State Government’s investment in roads
in the past eight months. “This package builds on the fast tracking
drawn from the recently announced $1.5
and rail in regional Victoria.
billion allocation to priority shovel-ready
“We’re building the transport infrastructure
of $514 million for infrastructure in Victoria
projects and targeted road safety works and
to support better connections to our
which we announced last November,
is in addition to our existing commitments,”
regional cities and country towns and deliver
locking in priority upgrades that will bust
said Frydenberg.
safer roads and more reliable regional rail
congestion, increase productivity, improve
“We will continue to work closely with
safety, and boost jobs at a time we need it
both levels of Government in Victoria to
journeys,” she said. The jointly-funded package is
most,” he said. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
get Victorians home sooner and safer whilst
supported by investments from the
creating jobs and supporting our economic
Commonwealth ($320.3 million) and
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
recovery,” he said.
Victorian Government ($205.5 million).
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ECONOMY
What you need to know in August MANUFACTURERS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRAILING EQUIPMENT – AND AUSTRALIA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR AT LARGE – COULD BENEFIT FROM A REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS AS SUGGESTED IN A NEW ROADMAP. GOING GREEN ALSO HAS ITS ADVANTAGES FOR PORT OPERATORS AND LOCAL COUNCILS.
3.3%
0.25%
2.5%
INFLATION EXPECTATIONS JUNE 2020
INTEREST RATE JUNE 2020
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION MARCH 2020
Not-for-profit organisation, Energy
“The report sets out a practical plan
is the creation of a new peak bodies
Efficiency Council, and Australian Industry
for ensuring industry has the support it
forum, the Industry Council on Energy
Group, an association reported to represent
needs to squeeze more value from energy
and Emissions (ICEE). This committed
business’ interests, welcomed a new report
and reduce emissions over time,” said
group, modelled on existing initiatives
in June that details a practical plan for
Australian Industry Group CEO, Innes
addressing the built environment, would
rapidly transforming Australia’s energy and
Willox. “Achieving global competitive
represent all parts of industry, and engage
carbon management market.
advantage for Australian industry in a
deeply with governments to co-design
Pivot – Rebound – Transform highlights
world heading for net zero emissions
the crucial role of a vibrant energy and
will be accelerated by a rich relationship
policies and programs, supporting their effective implementation.
emissions management sector that supports
with technology and service providers
Energy Efficiency Council CEO, Luke
Australian industry to build a new energy
that can support better emissions and
Menzel, said that ICEE would foster
advantage while lowering emissions. It
energy management. This plan shows
collaboration between industry and
was prepared by an independent group of
how industry and government can work
government and build momentum for
energy and carbon experts convened by the
together to make this vision a reality.”
emissions reduction efforts.
Energy Efficiency Council.
One of the report’s key recommendations
“The transition to a net zero economy is absolutely possible for Aussie industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward,” he said. “It will require deep collaboration across industry, and between industry and government, over many years. A new Industry Council on Energy and Emissions will help ensure this collaboration takes place, and that Australian industry thrives as our energy system transforms.” Meanwhile, a plan to develop a Port accreditation system at Fremantle by three councils has been tabled as a way to fast track cleaner freight initiatives.
Meanwhile, in Europe, associations are calling for future-proof rest areas.
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City of Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt, Melville Mayor George Gear and East
movements to and from Fremantle,” he said.
The transition to a net zero economy is absolutely possible for Aussie industry, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward.
“Trucks that are quieter, cleaner, more efficient and can carry full loads would enable a more efficient utilisation of the road network, delivering improved
Fremantle Mayor Jim O’Neill, acting on
In an issued statement the three mayors
operating efficiencies and reducing impact
feedback by disgruntled residents, are
said they would ideally like to see a
on local residents and the environment,”
pushing for stricter controls on the types
working group comprising Fremantle
said Pettitt.
of trucks allowed along the Fremantle
Ports, Main Roads, the Freight Logistics
“There are plenty of examples around
Port freight link where screeching brakes,
Council, Western Roads Federation,
Australia and the world where this has
exhaust fumes and congestion on roads at
Transport Workers Union, and local
happened to great effect. It really is a no
peak times was commonplace.
councils form a working party that
brainer for our community.”
In addition to restricting access to older,
can make recommendations to State
Initial ideas floated under the proposed
dirtier trucks, the mayors are calling for
Government on the best approach.
initiative involved limiting truck
State Government incentives for clean,
A key focus would be encouraging freight
movements during commute times,
quieter trucks and ultimately a zero
operators to upgrade to cleaner, more
with smoother freight runs encouraged
emissions truck fleet based on hydrogen
modern trucks rated at least to Euro 6
through green light coordination on Leach
and electric vehicles.
emission control standards and ultimately
Highway.
This includes having the Government
electric and hydrogen vehicles.
All trucks, eventually, would be required to
work with industry to incentivise quieter
Brad Pettitt said delivering cleaner freight
have exhaust gas recirculation technology.
trucks to operate outside of business and
initiatives should happen whatever the
With nearly half the commercial vehicles
especially peak hours.
outcomes of the impending Westport
operating in Australian cities built prior
Taking a leaf out of the zero-emission zone
Taskforce Report on the future of
to 1996, trucks lacking modern pollution
pioneered at the Port of Los Angeles in
control technology were now over-
Long Beach, the intent is to reduce the
Fremantle Port, as it would deliver great benefits.
effects of noise and diesel pollution on
“Regardless of what happens with the
The World Health Organization has
local residents by capping freight volumes
port in the long-term, we all want to
identified air and noise pollution as
and ensuring only cleaner and quieter
see greater productivity, better efficiency
trucks can access the port.
and less community impact of freight
a potential cause of heart disease and hearing loss.
represented on local roads.
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
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Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank
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Safe and timely delivery
BULK FUEL CARRIER, TROJAN HAULAGE, RUNS A VERSATILE OPERATION AND HAS INCREASED ITS PRODUCTIVITY POTENTIAL WITH ITS LATEST POCKET ROAD TRAIN COMBINATION DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY ATE TANKERS. Founded in 2012, Trojan Haulage is a family
ability, the business invests in state-of-the-
Management Scheme (AMMS) rating.
owned and operated transport business
art road transport technology from ATE
This ATE Tanker combination, according to
that is based in Western Australia and
Tankers.
Callum, will travel from the Kwinana fuel
aims to bring ‘old fashioned values’ to the
“Our high level of service and attention to
terminal to the company’s client base in
industry while focusing on providing the
detail is what drives our business growth,”
regional WA – both on and off the road.
best service possible to its valued clients.
Callum Lumsden, Director of Trojan
Trojan Haulage placed the order with ATE
Trojan Haulage delivers fuel safely and
Haulage, says. “We have a great team of
Tankers to assist with growth in the fuel
efficiently throughout its home state,
staff who support our business from top
business. “We currently operate four ATE
servicing retail, mining and agricultural
to bottom and wouldn’t be where we are
combinations and specify the manufacturer
industries. To do this to the best of its
today without them.”
for build quality and acute attention to
To ensure greater flexibility in the Trojan
detail,” Callum says. “At Trojan Haulage,
Haulage fleet to cart both spirits and
we also enjoy working with like-minded
diesel to clients across WA, Callum
family operations like ATE Tankers. The ATE
consulted with ATE Tankers on the design
team have been a pleasure to deal with
and manufacture of a pocket road train
from start to finish.”
combination. “The pocket road train is designed to be paired with an 8x4 prime mover, meeting
Fast Fact
the maximum length requirement in WA of
In addition to transporting petroleum
27.5m in length,” he says. “We wanted to
products, WA-based Trojan Haulage
design and build a combination that gave
can also be called upon to move
our business maximum versatility while
emulsions, lubricants, acid, crude
still maintaining a healthy payload. Our
oil and other dangerous goods. The
drivers have commented on how well the
fleet specifies road tankers from ATE
combination tows at maximum load which
Tankers to get the job done.
is an important aspect of the design.” Equipment versatility with maximum payload capability is a standout feature for
Contact
Callum.
ATE Tankers 29-35 Vella Drive Sunshine West VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9310 2722 E: sales@atetankers.com.au Web: www.atetankers.com.au
“This pocket road train combination can service all our clients while simultaneously Australian Made CEO, Ben Lazzaro, says buying Australian strengthens local manufacturing capabilities.
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maintaining efficiencies loading to our maximum allowable Accredited Mass
Champions of Aussie authenticity FUEL DISTRIBUTOR, KEL CAMPBELL, INVESTS IN AUSTRALIAN MADE ROAD TANKERS FROM ATE TANKERS TO MANAGE A COMPETITIVE GENERAL ACCESS FLEET THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL INDUSTRY. Kel Campbell Fuel haulage distributes fuel
The company currently uses four road tanker
our fleet.”
and engages in other contracts out of
combinations built by ATE Tankers which
The single tankers are paired to 2020 model
Sydney into short-haul areas as far as Eden
were all purchased in 2020. These include
Kenworth T410s which also feature pump
in the South, Newcastle in the North and
two 19m tanker combinations (56,000-litre
Galong in the West. The business also has a
Gross Vehicle Mass – GVM – with seven
units on the trucks. “The pumped tri-axle has a carrying capacity
retail arm that operates 13 Caltex-branded
compartments) and two tri-axle road tankers
of 28,560kg which is about 34,350 litres of
service stations and diesel stops in that
(45,000-litre GVM with six compartments.
diesel at a utilisation rate of 100 per cent. This
distribution area.
Tim Campbell, Managing Director, and having
is around 400 litres more than some older tri-
worked in the business since 1994, says the latest order from ATE Tankers focuses on
axle configurations we have in our fleet.” Tim says the fleet has another 19m
Australian Made
value “with a view to maximise payload on
combination in build with ATE Tankers at the
Australian Made Campaign Chief
general access vehicles with no Performance-
moment and is due for delivery early August.
Executive, Ben Lazzaro, says ATE
Based Standards (PBS) requirements”. He adds that while PBS vehicles are an
“It’ll be pumped with a 2020 Kenworth
Tankers is a great example of Australian manufacturing excellence.
important part of Kel Campbell’s future, the
One of the most important considerations
“It’s clear the entire ATE Tankers
particular mix of vehicles from ATE Tankers is
for Kel Campbell is specifying road transport
has enormous pride and passion
better suited for general access.
equipment that is Australian built for
for producing the highest quality
“Two of the 19m tankers are being pulled
Australian conditions.
products right here in Australia,” he
by 2020 model Kenworth T610 SARs,”
“Also, given these tankers were built to
says. “As the country’s only certified
Tim says. “One is pumped, with the pump
a tight budget to fit in with the contract
Australian Made tanker manufacturer,
unit on the prime mover. The pumped 19m
work and keep us cost competitive against
the Australian Made logo helps ATE
combination has a carrying capacity of
major carriers who are ‘volume buyers’, ATE
Tankers make a powerful statement
38,740kg which translates to around 45,500
delivered,” he says.
about its product offering and
litres of diesel at a utilisation rate of 100 per
The new tankers will journey throughout
commitment to local manufacturing.”
cent. This is around 950 litres more than
Sydney, Illawarra and the South Coast of
some older 19m configurations we have in
New South Wales. Tim adds these road
T610 SAR.”
tankers will travel on bitumen for about 99 per cent of the time. “Part of the reason for specifying ATE Tankers was how great their equipment looks on the road when I saw another carrier using them,” Tim says. “They used trusted name brand suppliers for their equipment such as Liquip, Hendrickson, WABCO, Hella and JOST. The process of dealing with ATE was easy and even during the Covid-19 pandemic they met their strict delivery window times with zero delays.” Contact
Kel Campbell turns to ATE Tankers for quality general access road tankers.
ATE Tankers 29-35 Vella Drive Sunshine West VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9310 2722 E: sales@atetankers.com.au Web: www.atetankers.com.au
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REDARC on advanced manufacturing technology REDARC ELECTRONICS IS AN ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER WIDELY RECOGNISED FOR ITS RANGE OF AUSTRALIAN MADE HEAVY VEHICLE PRODUCTS. THE PROUD FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS IS BASED IN LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. REDARC’s products, according to Managing Director, Anthony Kittel, benefit from an
Semi-Anechoic Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Chamber test facility.
ever-increasing level of quality and rugged durability, through continuous improvement, world class manufacturing processes and capability to test products to the extremes. In October 2018, REDARC’s upgraded facility officially opened with an additional 3,000-square-metres of advanced manufacturing and testing space. “A credit to REDARC’s success, and future success is our focus on innovation, building a team-based culture and our willingness to embrace risk,” Anthony says. A peek behind the curtain reveals the breadth of REDARC’s $22m expansion investment to meet increasing demand and expand the inhouse testing capabilities. The technology that produces printed circuit boards changes rapidly. REDARC’s new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line is specified so highly that it is one of few in the world, placing components twice as fast as their older model, and allowing the company to ramp up production by 250 per cent. The HALT/HASS (Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Highly Accelerated Stress
Compatibility (EMC) Chamber is a multi-
Switch (BMIS) exceeds the requirements of
Screening) compresses the time required
functional EMC test facility and complies
the charging systems on large diesel engines
to determine the life of the product and
with international immunity and emission
in 12V and 24V systems and features an
identifies potential weaknesses in the design.
test standards which ensures products won’t
ISO 26262 rated dual redundancy system
It tests to extreme temperatures from +200°C
interfere with each other, communications
to avoid false triggering. The Roll Over
to -100°C and uses a vibration platform to
systems etc causing static, which is typically
Sensor (ROS) is resilient to truck electrical
ensure our products can withstand extreme
picked up on the drivers radio, and ensures
environments, immune to vibration, shock,
conditions across Australia and the world.
the products themselves are not affected by
electrical transients and is rated to IP66, IP67
The AGREE or ‘Shake & Bake’ Chamber
any of these EMC generating systems.
and IP69K.
(named after the US military consortium that
“Manufacturing heavy vehicle safety
first issued specifications requiring their use) is
products at our facility also provides
a combination of an electro-magnetic shaker
capability to meet a range of stringent
and climatic chamber that simulates 10 years
local and international quality standards,”
of a product’s life in two days.
Anthony says.
The Semi-Anechoic Electro-Magnetic
For example, the Battery Master Isolation
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Contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road North Lonsdale 5160 South Australia Ph: 08 8322 4848 Web: www.redarc.com.au
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In short, using products that are robust
communicate with and readily available
transport of liquids, particularly flammable
and reliable for a long period of heavy-duty
whenever I need to talk with them,”
or other dangerous goods (DG) liquids,
use makes good business sense in terms of
Dragon says.
it’s imperative that the equipment used in
retaining satisfied customers who generally
“Our work includes everything from
transferring the product from the terminal
return for repeat business in the future.
refurbishing and refit work to major
to the transporting vessel and from the
For Dragon Crncevic, Head of Operations
structural repairs and we’ve found Fort
transporting vessel to the end user provides
of the tanker service and repair facility
Vale equipment lasts very well and
reliable and leak-proof containment.
Western Tankers Melbourne, the decision
generally only needs to be replaced due to
As for the companies that install, repair
to continue using Fort Vale products on his
accident damage.”
and maintain this equipment for end
customer’s tankers is an easy one because
Meanwhile up north, it’s a similar
user clients, being able to depend on the
he rarely has any issues.
sentiment from Tracey Gee who along with
precision build quality of Fort Vale products
“I’ve really had no dramas with Fort
husband Shane Gee runs Acacia Ridge
is paramount to the current and future
Vale – the equipment is very reliable and
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the company representatives are easy to
Park west of Brisbane. “We did try another brand of valves for a while but returned to Fort Vale because the quality and design are clearly superior, providing the long-lasting leak-free results our customers demand,” Tracey says. “I take care of the accounts for the business and Fort Vale is really professional in their approach to our business which makes things run smoothly for me in terms of administrative duties. “Now that Fort Vale has a branch in Australia I’ve found it a lot easier to get hold of the right person to help me when necessary.” Acacia Ridge Container Park services ISO tanks used for intermodal (road, rail and sea) transport of liquids. To comply with relevant Australian standards these tanks are regularly pressure tested to ensure complete product containment. “The reliability and durability of Fort Vale products ensure that the integrity of the ISO tanks we service is maintained to the highest standard,” Tracey concludes. Contact
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Cream of the crop AUSTRALIA’S LEADING TRANSPORT OPERATORS, PARTICULARLY IN DAIRY COLLECTION, SPECIFY THE LATEST A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS FROM BYFORD EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE OPERATIONS IN WHAT IS AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE MARKET. Byford’s 26m Farm Collection road tanker
considerations for Australian milk transport
Chris says. “Working with the states and the
combination is the only Level 1 Performance-
operators and other bulk liquid carriers when
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for
Based Standards (PBS) approved vehicle over
it comes to investing in modern road tankers.
several years now, we are close to gaining a
20m in length that can legally and physically
“Milk factories are also now specifying
dairy gazette or dairy commodity route that
access most dairy farms in Victoria. This,
the new 26m Byford combinations as they
will gazette all farms for the Byford 26m
according to National Sales and Compliance
look after their suppliers better with trailer
combinations. No matter what transport
Manager, Chris Nisbet, is due to a patented
sets not tearing up the farm tracks and
company collects the milk, as long as they
steer axle design. Productivity and compliance are major
driveways,” Chris says. “The councils are
use a Byford 26m combination, they can
also more supportive of access to and from
collect the milk.”
Fast Fact Since 1975, Byford Equipment has
The councils are also more supportive of access to and from farm by allowing these smarter vehicles to go more places as they have learnt that they won’t rip up or damage the council’s roads.
proven to be a leader in the design and fabrication of tankers made from
farm by allowing these smarter vehicles to
Full compliance support is also available
stainless steel, duplex metals and
go more places as they have learnt that they
to all Byford customers – from PBS vehicle
aluminium for the food, wine and
won’t rip up or damage the council’s roads.”
approval through to coordinating farm
chemicals industries. The specialist
Route access and PBS also play important
manufacturer strives to set industry
roles in supporting transport businesses.
access. Byford is committed to designing and
benchmarks in innovation, quality,
“Most of the dairy farms in Australia are
producing productive road tankers that
productivity and service.
based in Victoria and the close-by regions
future-proof fleets with innovative gear which
of New South Wales and South Australia,”
is intended to be used well into the future.
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Byford road tanker combinations average 250,000 kilometres per year on some of the harshest farm driveways and local roads in the country and have been found to be very reliable. “With future-proofing in mind, VicRoads, for instance, may offer higher mass
Byford tankers built to Booth’s specifcations.
approvals once bridges and structures are upgraded,” Chris says. “Our Series II
best suit the needs of the operator. Other
26m A-doubles are designed with larger
available options range from compensating
barrels but still on the 2-2-2- footprint. If
turntables to pumping equipment and
this upgrade to mass happens, these can
Byford breathers.
Fast Fact
be brought back and a third axle added to
Chris says BPW Transpec has been working
National freight and logistics service
each trailer allowing the next jump from
hard to make improvements to the steer
provider, Booth Transport, have just
74.5 tonnes up to 85-tonne approval.”
axles it produces. “Byford road tanker
taken delivery of additional Byford
All milk collection tankers from Byford
combinations average 250,000 kilometres
26m Farm Collection combinations to
are supplied with side entry man-ways
per year on some of the harshest farm
add to their growing fleet. This brings
and fail-safe automatic loading/unloading
driveways and local roads in the country
the total number of Byford 26m Farm
venting systems as standard. These dairy
and have been found to be very reliable.
collection combinations currently
tankers also feature insulated barrels,
The experienced and diligent Byford
collecting milk on the road every day in
stainless steel outer skin with mirror finish,
team are poised to add value to transport
Australia to 130 tanker combinations.
pneumatic fill/CIP valving, internal Clean in Place (CIP) lines, fully welded dished
businesses Australia-wide. “With our office in Moama, New South
baffles and bulkheads as well as toolbox,
Wales, along with our Fitzgerald Rd, Truganina
air bag suspension, aluminium wheels, LED
Melbourne branch, Byford is on-hand to
lighting and JOST Modul landing legs.
provide quality road transport equipment and
Byford also tailor the tankers it builds to
thorough customer service.”
Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway Moama NSW 2731 Ph: 03 5482 0666 Email: enquiries@byfordequipment.com.au
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A double take A NEW BYFORD A-DOUBLE TANKER OPERATING UNDER PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS IS ENABLING TOOWOOMBA TRANSPORT BUSINESS FARMHAUL TO REALISE SIGNIFICANT PAYLOAD GAINS ON THE ROUTE BETWEEN THE PORT OF BRISBANE AND TOOWOOMBA. A-double uptake is on the rise across
Darling Downs,” Geoff says.
“The beauty of the Byford combination
the industry amongst operators looking
The vegetable oil is imported from overseas
is that if need be we can use it to carry
to optimise payload capacities on
and is delivered into the tankers at a
specific routes.
temperature of 750C to ensure it remains
other liquids which makes it a very versatile addition to our fleet.”
One such operator is Farmhaul, which
in a fluid state during transit.
Farmhaul was started in 1997 and now
as the name suggests operates a fleet
The elevated temperature is maintained by
incorporates 36 trucks, 36 full-time drivers,
of trucks hauling farm-related products
the well-insulated barrels which feature a
a couple of casual drivers and an office
including vegetable oil that is used in the
double skin construction with insulation
staff of five people.
production of feed for cattle fattened at
material sandwiched between the two
The business operates seven days per week
feedlots in southeast Queensland.
stainless-steel surfaces.
and all of the drivers are Basic Fatigue
According to Farmhaul owner Geoff Harris,
Geoff explains that stainless-steel barrels
Management (BFM) accredited which
the new stainless-steel Byford combination
rather than the fibreglass units which he
represents two firsts for his company in
also uses for other liquids are necessary
enables them to work a 14-hour day if required.
that it is the first A-double tanker set the
for this contract due to the sustained high
“The drivers’ shifts generally average
company has owned along with being the
temperature prerequisite of transporting
around 10 to 12 hours per day, five to six
first Byford-produced tanker combination
the vegetable oil.
days per week,” Geoff says. “We cover
to join the fleet.
“As well as the vegetable oils we deliver
most of Queensland and also down into
“We’re based in Pittsworth about
a variety of other liquids for the feedlots
35km southwest of Toowoomba and
including molasses and liquid feed
NSW as far as Dubbo in the central west of the state.”
we operate the A-double between the Port of Brisbane and feedlots on the
supplements, for which we use fibreglass
As for his reasons for choosing Byford,
barrelled tankers,” he says.
Geoff cites the company’s expertise in
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local dealer, Brown and Hurley, at Toowoomba,” Geoff says. Given the rising acceptance of A-doubles on PBS-approved routes, Geoff agrees that the high productivity combination is the way of the future and, indeed, necessary in order to remain competitive. “The extra volume we can carry with each load out of the Port of Brisbane to the Darling Downs makes a big difference to the efficiency of our operation,” Geoff says, adding that the A-double combination can haul 55 tonnes of vegetable oil with a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 85 tonnes under Higher Mass Limits (HML). By way of comparison, Geoff says a B-double combination hauling the same
Byford Performance-Based Standards A-double.
Fast Fact
product on the same route has a legal
A Byford A-double stainless-steel
payload capacity of 40 tonnes.
tanker combination is proving highly
Another advantage of the A-double over
productive for Farmhaul – transporting
the B-double is the added versatility of
55-tonne payloads of vegetable oil
being able to split the combination into
from the Port of Brisbane to feedlots
two standard semi-trailers if required.
on the Darling Downs.
While Geoff says Farmhaul’s Byford A-double will be mostly running the same
producing stainless-steel tankers and
route under permit and will therefore not
its ability to manufacture the A-double
long way with me,” Geoff says.
be split very often, he acknowledges the
combination, including the tandem-axle
“I’m very happy with the end result –
benefit of having two equal sized tankers
dolly, within an acceptable timeframe.
even though they were building it in the
that could be used independently if
He also appreciates the fact that the
middle of the Covid-19 lockdown they
necessary. All up, the new Byford A-double
company’s representatives were always
still managed to finish it in close to the
is delivering everything Geoff expects,
available and willing to assist with his
timeframe they originally proposed.”
enquires throughout the entire process.
The combination is towed by a T659
not least a 55-tonne payload of vegetable oil on each trip.
“I hadn’t dealt with Byford prior to this
Kenworth, the brand that makes up the
and when I was in the initial stages of
majority of the prime mover fleet.
enquiring about the combination, they
“We’ve had a very good run from
were quick to call me back and explain
Kenworth over the years and we are
everything I needed to know – that goes a
looked after extremely well by our
Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway Moama NSW 2731 Ph: 03 5482 0666 Email: enquiries@byfordequipment.com.au
This Byford road tanker combination is built for freight task versatility.
www.trailermag.com.au
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Etching a milestone in the fuel industry CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP THIS YEAR, LIQUIP SALES QUEENSLAND HAS THRIVED ON THE BACK OF A DIVERSE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO THAT INCORPORATES CORE LIQUIP ROAD TANKER EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, AND MUCH MORE. The original Liquip Queensland was
making the big move ‘across the ditch’ he
units per year”.
established in 1981 as a company-
was working for a company that built fuel
“That same year a large fire appliance
owned branch and in 1990 became an
tankers and fire trucks.
producer went into receivership and was
independent entity. At this point Ernest
“We’ve been a proud Liquip distributor that
consequently well behind in its production
van Soest came onboard as Engineering
whole period which means we’ve backed the
and deliveries to Queensland Fire and
Manager, and in 2011 Ernest assumed
local petrochemical industry by selling and
Emergency Services,” Ernest continues.
ownership of the company. Ernest hails from New Zealand and prior to
supporting the Liquip componentry as well
“As a result, we received a sizeable parcel
as managed associated servicing and repair
of work to help clear the backlog, which
work,” Ernest says.
enabled us to transition into a large player
By the mid-1990s, Liquip Queensland had
as a Queensland manufacturer in this field
established a strong presence in the fuel
of work.”
industry and in order to achieve further
This led to a steady stream of fire appliance
growth Ernest saw the need for some form
building work that has bolstered the Liquip
of diversification. It was then that Ernest
Sales Queensland business and engaged
Fast Fact
decided to put to good use some of the
around one third of its workforce over the
Liquip Sales Queensland has a 30-
skills he’d accumulated during his previous
past two decades.
year history in the service, repair and
working life in NZ.
The extra workload led to a number of
maintenance of road tankers and
“We were struggling to get enough work
changes, not least a move to larger premises
equipment as well as the building
to support the diversified-based growth we
at Pinkenba in 2006 that allowed Liquip
and fitout of other specialised gear
were seeking, so we tendered to Queensland
Queensland to continue supporting the
including fire appliances and service
Fire Appliances and were successful; we built
fuel and fire appliance industries, a site the
trucks for mine sites.
three prototype fire trucks in ’96 and by the
company still occupies today.
year 2000 we were building three to four
“Over the next couple of years we significantly expanded our support services, taking on two engineers – one electrical and one mechanical – as well as a purchasing officer, due to the serious growth in the business at that time,” Ernest says. Despite the extra resources channelled into the fire appliance division, the core business centred around the petroleum industry which remained strong, according to Ernest. “Over the years since the mid-90s we’ve done a lot of ‘re-horsing’ of bulk LPG transportation trucks as well as repair work on petroleum tankers,” he said, adding that one of the major improvements to the business came after moving into the Pinkenba site where a dedicated dangerous goods (DG) workshop was established.
State-of-the-art fire appliance.
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“As a drive-around facility, B-doubles can be
Liquip fitout on BFA rigid.
less than five kilometres away and we’ve
As a drive-around facility, B-doubles can be driven in one gate and out another which is a huge improvement over our previous site where they had to be driven in and backed out of the same gate.
also been servicing the major petroleum
downturn in the mining industry.
“Having this wide range of skilled
distribution fleets across Southern
“Around 2008 we started working in
tradespeople enables us to complete the
Queensland for a long period of time.”
conjunction with another local manufacturer
varied and diverse work that has kept the
As a DG workshop our services include:
producing large service trucks based on
business in good shape over the last 30
Degassing tankers, SLP inspections and
Caterpillar 773 and 775 off-road trucks for
years,” Ernest says.
hydrotests, hazardous area electrical repairs,
the mines,” Ernest says. “The other company built the body and we
“As a Liquip distributor, we work closely with
Calibration and Certification of Bulk Flow metering Systems, installation and fitment of
did the installation and fitout and we were
us to participate in national projects which
Liquip’s level gauging systems (including the
completing between two and three units
could include flame-proofing of a number
industry leading Swift delivery system), and
annually. “That work slowed in 2016 but in the
of vehicles from one of the larger petroleum
LPG hose reels. According to Ernest, the workflow of business
meantime we’ve been building a lot of
“We are very proud of the fact that we are
smaller service vehicles which has kept us
an important part of a strong nation-wide
at current facility is consistently buzzing
busy. In fact, we recently finished a series
Liquip sales and servicing network that
and their afterhours tanker service support
of 23 small service trucks for a Western
effectively helps maintain Australia’s energy
is always in demand, but there is still room
Queensland mining operation and are
and resources supply sectors.”
to do extra on-site petroleum work which
currently completing another six for a large
enables the workload to be managed without
mining contractor,” he says.
the inconvenience and cost of relocating. That said, Ernest describes another arm of
The company currently has 53 staff members
the business building mining service vehicles
electricians, painters, diesel mechanics,
which has tailed off in recent years due to a
hydraulics fitters and a sheet metal worker.
driven in one gate and out another which is a huge improvement over our previous site where they had to be driven in and backed out of the same gate,” Ernest explains. “The location is ideal for our line of work, with the three major petroleum companies
the supply, fitout & testing of Liquip fuel and
including boilermakers, fitter/welders, auto
the other Liquip distributors which allows
outfits, for example,” Ernest adds.
Contact Liquip Sales (QLD) 730 MacArthur Avenue Central Pinkenba QLD 4008 Ph: 07 3633 9100 Web: www.liquip.com
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Hitchcocks Haulage tipping dry bulk single and 25m B-double tankers.
Pride and loyalty SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ARE OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE FOR HITCHCOCKS HAULAGE. TO MODERNISE ITS FLEET AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN ITS DIVERSE OPERATIONS, THE FAMILY BUSINESS SPECIFIES ROAD TANKER COMBINATIONS FROM TIEMAN. Hitchcocks Haulage is based in Bomaderry,
combinations from Tieman as equipment
in Italy – a family business that partnered
New South Wales, and was founded by Jim
replacements.
with Tieman in 2008 for distribution of
and Ida Hitchcock in 1971. The business
This year, Hitchcocks Haulage has taken
initially traded as Jim Hitchcock Haulage and
delivery of O.ME.P.S tri-axle single and 25m
their tankers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
expanded its services to support general
B-double aluminium tipping dry bulk tanker
Tieman satisfied Colin’s requirement for
freight, paper and bulk liquid products.
combinations for carrying starch. These
fitment of Hendrickson running gear, made
In 2005, Colin and Jayne purchased Jim
combinations are manufactured by O.ME.P.S
possible with a O.ME.P.S unique bolt-on
Hitchcock Haulage from their parents and now trade as Hitchcocks Haulage. Colin and Jayne diversified into dry bulk starch transport in 2013 for Manildra Group and also manage packaging industry contracts for companies like Orora. “Our first experience with a Tieman tanker was when we purchased one in the acquisition of another business in 1993,” Colin says. “We have been a loyal Tieman customer ever since and have purchased quite a few stainless steel chemical tankers over the years.” To ensure a safe, reliable and productive fleet, Colin specified additional road tanker
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Colin and Jayne Hitchcock.
steel hanger design which allows for any
Single 55m³ tipping dry bulk tanker.
brand of suspension and axles to be fitted. Other European manufacturers use welded aluminium hangers hence Hendrickson cannot be used. So O.ME.P.S ability and offer to customise simply meant shipping the Hendrickson suspension and axles to Italy for fitment. “All of our trailers are fitted with Hendrickson Intraax suspension,” Colin says. “If a trailer supplier can’t supply us with Hendrickson we simply don’t buy that brand. This was no problem at all for Tieman.”
the tanker. They are fitted with five Solimar
have always had a very good relationship with
The 29-cubic-metre B-double lead tipping
aerators which provide an effective aeration
tanker has a steel chassis. Both the 55-cubic-
zone to fluidise the starch for discharge.
the Tieman management and family and we expect that to continue for years to come.”
metre B-double rear and tri-axle single
The tankers are fitted with WABCO Electronic
Geordie Fairweather, Tieman Business
55-cubic-metre tankers are designed to
Braking Systems (EBS) and side underrun
Development Manager – Dry Bulk, visited
optimise payload. They feature aluminium
O.ME.P.S’ factory in Italy in 2019 and met
chassis which are independent of the tipping
protection rails offering the highest level of safety.
vessel. There are many robotic welding
A diesel drive compressor power pack is
“Having been involved with the dry bulk
processes used on the vessels and chassis
fitted to the rear tanker of the B-double. The
tanker industry for over 20 years, I was
during manufacture guaranteeing premium
package is powered by a Hatz 4L41C engine
really impressed with their engineering and
weld quality and integrity. The lightweight
which drives a Power Take-Off (PTO) mounted
manufacturing quality,” Geordie says. “They
aluminium chassis offer maximum payload
hydraulic pump to tip the vessels and a
are passionate about their business and their
every load.
Gardner Denver XK18 screw compressor to
readiness to customise tanker designs and
The tankers are fitted with dual sided top
pneumatically discharge the tankers. This
specifications ensures fit for purpose, high
walkways, collapsible handrails and O.ME.P.S
package provides the optimum balance of
quality equipment.”
500mm diameter quick release loading
air flow and pressure to quickly and quietly
Tieman, Geordie says, now stocks an
hatches with only four cam levers. The
discharge the tankers.
extensive range of dry bulk spare parts,
circumferential welds are ground flat inside
The tankers are pressurised for discharge via
bringing world leading products, technical
the vessel to allow free flow of the product
the 3” polished stainless steel airlines, Solimar
support and excellent customer service
to the discharge cone when tipped. To assist
aerators in the discharge cone and the 2” top
to the market. “A best in industry quality
with product cleanout at the end of the load,
airline which enters the vessel at the front. A
lightweight aluminium tanker product,
a pneumatic vibrator is fitted at the rear to
2” air release system is fitted, enabling the
combined with in-house expertise in
the underside of the vessel.
operator to reduce the vessel pressure by
Performance-Based Standards (PBS), ensures
The discharge cones are manufactured from
opening a ball valve at ground level.
Tieman has great solutions for everyone’s dry
polished stainless steel, they are hinged and
“These new tankers are about 1.5 tonnes
bulk freight task to maximise extra payload
bolted for access and cleaning the inside of
lighter than the old ones,” Colin says. “We
and efficiencies.”
25m tipping dry bulk B-double.
with the owner, Mr Munzio, and his team.
Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au
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MODERN ROAD TANKERS Tieman PBS 30m fuel A-double.
Leading the way…but importanly supporting Australian Manufacturing! TO MAINTAIN ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE IN FUEL DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PURTILL GROUP INVESTS IN EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND INNOVATIVE ROAD TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FROM TIEMAN. THE OPERATOR’S LATEST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS 30M A-DOUBLE COMBINATION SETS ANOTHER MAJOR MILESTONE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL FAMILY OPERATION. The Purtill family have operated in the
on reputation and their willingness to
Caltex Newport Terminal, Neville contacted
Southern Riverina area of New South Wales
work together to find a solution to our
since 1951. The business started in the
requirements,” Neville says – adding that
Tieman for their Performance-Based Standards expertise.
bus industry and branched out into Caltex
the relationship with Tieman dates back to
While the initial exercise of getting 30m PBS
fuel distribution in 1974. Today, Purtill
1998 when the company invested in its first
higher mass approval took Tieman nearly
Group operates from retail site locations
Tieman semi fuel tanker. “This particular
2.5 years through multiple bridge and route
in Deniliquin, Mathoura, Moama, Finley,
tanker is still in the fleet and working well,
assessments, the benefits are such that
Tocumwal, Jerilderie, Hay and Barham.
but it is destined for our historic collection at
the Purtill Group are the first in industry in
The company fleet, according to Managing
‘The Depot’ museum. “We see the Tieman
Victoria to now operate three Tieman 30m
Director, Neville Purtill, includes three 30m
and Purtill partnership as an important part
A-doubles, two 25m and two 19m B-doubles
of doing business, especially because it is one
A-doubles from Newport fuel terminal to Hay and Deniliquin in NSW.
fitted with pumping equipment along with eight prime movers.
family business working collaboratively with another family business.”
“PBS has enabled us to achieve huge
The Purtill Group has invested in Tieman
When the time came to modernise road
our project was spot on due to both Victoria
equipment for more than 20 years.
transport equipment and settle on the
opening routes for 30m A-doubles and their
“Our selection of Tieman was based both
most efficient combination loading out of
bridge strengthening program. From where
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efficiency gains,” Neville says. “The timing of
we started to the final approvals, the PBS approval process has become a lot easier to navigate. The latest tankers and prime movers, being identical to those previously approved, were relatively simple to add to the PBS scheme.” The aluminium fuel tankers are all proudly built in Australia flaunting many of Tieman’s unique design features to maximise on payload, structural integrity yet having the highest quality industry finish that reflects with the Purtill Group’s new fleet image – a stunning montage of rural backdrops on the sides of each tanker showcase the industries that they deliver fuel to.
Dual hose reel `Swift` meterless single pump system by Liquip Vic.
“Fleet presentation is hugely important,”
to use,” Neville says. It mitigates any risk
farm from semi-tankers in southern NSW
Neville says. “Our fleet are mobile billboards
for error. Again, great efficiency gains in
in the 1990s, first to deliver fuel on farm
and reflect to quality of our family business.”
from B-double tankers in southern NSW in
Each combination is fitted with dual
both weight and accuracy of both pump & drop deliveries.”
underslung hose reels and a Liquip Vic ‘Swift’
Superior efficiencies are achieved with
meterless single pump system offering pre-
increases of more than 25 per cent in
on farm from 30m A-doubles in Southern NSW thanks to Tieman.
set gravity, pre-set metered and pre-set bulk
payload when compared to a 25m B-double
“Australian manufacturing is very
discharge functions.
with similar specifications.
important to us,” Neville says. “The ability to
Dual underslung diesel and petrol hose reels
“The 30m A-doubles are a gamechanger
see first-hand the quality and workmanship
mounted onto a lightweight aluminium
for Purtill Group for both efficiency and
of Tieman Tankers has been a great
frame are located on each lead 30m tanker.
safety,” Neville says. “Fewer trips means less
benefit for us.”
So, flexibility of each lead tanker delivering fuel to farms in remote western areas of
time on the road, less chance of anything going wrong.”
NSW prior to returning to Newport allows
The Purtill Group takes tremendous pride in
maximum efficiency of fleet.
being innovative in its operations and has
“The `Swift` system is another game changer
been involved in several ‘industry firsts’ over
– it is accepted by our drivers and simple
the years including: first to deliver fuel on
the 2000s, and now the first to deliver fuel
Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au
Game-changing payloads.
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A level of customisation few companies can do ULAN WATER HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW TIEMAN CUSTOM SPECIFICATION 30,000-LITRE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD GRADE TANKER TO RUN A SAFER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE FLEET.
Proud owner – Mathew Buchanan.
Based in Central West New South Wales,
its value proposition, providing transport
confirms that the business supplies
Ulan Water is a locally owned and licenced
services, minor civil works, labour hire and
and services the Ulan area which is
water carting operation that has been in
ground maintenance services.
approximately a 40-minute drive from
business for 20 years. It is also diverse in
General Manager, Mathew Buchanan,
Mudgee and 15 minutes from Gulgong.
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duty of care requirements,” Mathew says. “Where possible, Ulan Water shall always look to support Australian manufacturing much in the same way that we support local community. By purchasing Australian made, the Tieman brand guarantees a quality product which is important for Ulan Water for its storage and water carting trucks and other mobile plant and equipment. This equates to a healthy product for our customers and a safer working environment.” For Mathew, Tieman run an efficient family company and always service with a smile. “Tieman is always happy to help and the whole process of the tanker build is fantastic, backed by regular updates.” Fleet presentation is also important to Ulan Water. “For Ulan Water, health and safety is our “Ulan Water mobile plant and equipment
fitted with a high volume, hydraulic pump,
top priority and is policy driven,” Mathew
comprise three water tankers, three
flow meter and hose reel combined with
says. “This is demonstrated in part by
rigid water carts, three truck and dog
30 metres of 25mm hose. A high-pressure
having presentable drinking water trucks,
combinations, one side tipper, two tipper
wash gun was also added as per the
mobile plant and equipment that we are
trucks, five service trucks as well as
custom specification.
proud of. As a result, Ulan Water engages
earthworks equipment including excavators,
The tanker is protected with Tieman’s fail-
with reputable Australian suppliers and
grader, roller, bobcats, loader and lawn
safe vent disc design which prevents over
manufacturers to achieve this. Ultimately,
maintenance equipment,” he says – adding
pressurisation or vacuum damage from
special thanks to Tieman for all their service
that Ulan Water carts drinking water to
occurring while filling or discharging water.
and products – a job well done.”
the local mines and for domestic purposes.
“The fail-safe vent is especially important,
“For drinking water storage, high quality
morally, for Ulan Water, because it provides
drinking water facilities are in place and
a safe work environment for our workers
are complemented by having high quality
and protects the tanker during loading and
drinking water trucks operated by trained
unloading, and at the same time, ensures
and experienced workers.” For over four years, Ulan Water has
the business is compliant for ‘plant’ and
partnered with Tieman for quality road
Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au
Customised accessories.
tanker combinations that meet health department accreditation requirements for carting potable water. “A significant industry challenge that Tieman helps us overcome is providing stainless steel water tankers with flow meters, pressure cleaner and hose,” Mathew says. “The most important features of our Tieman tankers are the finish of the product, they’re very safe on the road and the design and finish is impeccable.” The latest Tieman investment to join the Ulan Water fleet is a 30,000-litre stainless steel food grade polished tanker with two compartments. For the best flexibility and for efficient payload delivery, the tanker is www.trailermag.com.au
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Australian made and fit for purpose KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT PROVIDES AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY WITH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY FREIGHT APPLICATION. THE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED ENTERPRISE DELIVERS SPECIALISED TRAILERS, DOUBLING DOWN ON RELIABILITY, SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY. Economic recovery post Covid-19 requires
operators through the trailer specifications
Load Restraints, Slide-A-Gate and the
the nation’s freight carriers and logistics
that will best serve their needs whether
EZI Autodeck. All of these options are
firms to invest in Australian manufacturing
it be through lighter equipment for the
and local business. Victorian trailer builder,
tare weight advantages and/or ensuring
rigorously tested for optimal reliability and safety.
Krueger Transport Equipment, has served
truck-trailer combinations have access to
The Australian innovation does not stop
the commercial road transport industry
the most efficient routes. PBS also enables
here. Krueger’s revolutionary Road Friendly
for more than four decades, supplying
new opportunities with ‘interchangeability’
Suspension (RFS) is industry-leading
innovative semi-trailer designs and a
where operators can get the most value
technology. It provides freight carriers with
diverse selection of trailing equipment for
out of their road transport assets. With PBS
a low maintenance and high-performance
sale and rent, backed by a diligent servicing
optimisation, according to Krueger, the
capability when hauling cargo amid harsh
and parts division.
productivity gains are an additional bonus.
operating conditions.
The hard-wearing trailers that Krueger
Krueger’s PBS offering covers its entire
RFS is the only Australian-made suspension
builds include traditional B-double
range of trailers from container haulage
by a trailer manufacturer and was specified
combinations, flat tops and drop decks,
to general freight. The interchangeable
to address Australian road conditions. As
skeletal trailers with ultra-low profiles,
options that the manufacturer provides its
an entirely Australian-owned operations,
curtainsiders (Kurtainers), freezer vans
customers with ensures maximised fleet
Krueger works closely with its customers
and dry freight vans as well as larger
potential where everybody wins.
to develop new designs for use on
Performance-Based Standards (PBS)
Krueger also produces specialised OH&S
metropolitan roads and highways in a
configurations.
and high productivity designs featuring
much shorter timeframe than imported
Krueger’s in-house PBS team can walk fleet
self-lifting gates, Lock N Load Buckle-less
alternatives can offer.
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Under the Federal Government’s Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements, RFS has the stamp of Government approval. Due to continuous innovation and improvement, the RFS portfolio is expanding with more high performance and low maintenance packages to support national linehaul
including fixed priced servicing, spare
fleets and can even benefit intrastate
parts, refurbishment options, smash and
operations with more durable gear. RFS
damage repairs, conversions and chassis/
options include axle capacity for highway
body modifications for all trailer makes and
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use, heavy duty axles for road train
models. A quick turnaround with minimal
Last year, Krueger Transport
applications as well as capacity for an easy read weigh gauge system.
disruption ensures that Krueger has all
Equipment doubled its capacity across
bases covered.
the business as part of an ongoing
This dedication to innovation drives all
Krueger has also doubled down on its
series of expansions. The project,
areas of the business – the suspension is
spare parts availability and RFS solutions to
according to Managing Director John
also fully supported by a national after
ensure optimal tare weight and improved
Krueger, was delivered under time
sales network.
equipment longevity for the trailers it
and under budget. He attributes
With the extension of the Federal
builds and services. Sourcing spare parts
the success of the expansion to the
Government’s tax asset write-off incentive,
is now made simpler with Krueger’s new
relentless passion for improvement of
Krueger is urging transport businesses
website. The list of available items include:
the strongest leadership team in the
Australia-wide to take up this generous
air bags, axle parts, brake boosters, brake
industry.
opportunity to invest in new equipment.
drums, brake fittings, chrome accessories,
Primed and ready to assist heavy vehicle
cleaning products, curtain ratchets, curtain
operators across the entire essential
straps and rollers, electrical cables, landing
services supply chain – from linehaul
legs, LED lighting, load binder straps, mud
to intrastate to final mile – Krueger’s
flaps, shock absorbers, wheel bearings,
national support capabilities are extensive,
signage and decals and more.
Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au
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Garnering growth in taxing times AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURES TOP QUALITY TRAILERS FOR THE LOCAL INDUSTRY, FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS THE DRAKE GROUP HAS PROUDLY PLAYED ITS PART IN KEEPING SKILLED AUSSIE WORKERS EMPLOYED DURING SOME CHALLENGING TIMES. It’s certainly not the first time The Drake
trailers throughout the first half of 2020.
Group has weathered the storm of a
Drake Trailers was founded in 1958 at
and introduced in 1980. Then in 1984 the popular Deck Widener was
downturn in the economy – such as the
Rocklea in Queensland by Colin Drake. Colin
released and the same year saw the debut of
present one caused by the coronavirus – and
had a strong desire to build Australia’s best
the Full Modular Steerable Transporter.
it’s a fair bet it won’t be the last.
trailers and used an innovative approach to
In 1985 the Full Widener made its debut with
The thing about rock solid transport
design and develop better designs to meet
its main claims to fame being the ability to
equipment builders like Drake is that they
operators’ needs.
legally carry a 50-tonne payload and also ease
supply the vital equipment to Australian
This operating model has remained the
of loading and transporting wide machinery
transport businesses that are often required
company’s modus operandi to this day,
thanks to the axles and suspension widening
to maintain or even increase capacities
with some of the current designs being
with the frames. The design remains an
during times of economic uncertainty
evolutionary developments of revolutionary
typified by the present pandemic.
designs introduced many years ago.
industry standard to this day. The passion for the product shown by The
To do this they need reliable and fit-for-
The Drake 4x8 Swingwing widening
Drake Group team members who produce
purpose trailing equipment which is precisely
lowloader which hit the market in 1969 is
the trailers is equally matched by many loyal
the reason why The Drake Group has
a prime example, another is the steerable
customers, many of whom have been using
remained busy cranking out a variety of
platform trailer originally built for Brambles
Drake trailers for decades.
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People like Peter Taylor, who owns Adelaide-
dollies. One of the quads is a 4x8 Swingwing
Honda powerpack.
based LCL Heavy Haulage.
low loader with a 2x8 dolly and another is a
“Another big highlight for me since buying
Peter’s experience with Drake trailers
4x4 full widener.
my first Drake trailer 20 years ago is how
stretches back to the turn of the century
One of the things that Peter likes about
much the painting process has improved
when he bought the first new unit which he
The Drake Group is a willingness to listen
since then. Drake has spent a lot of money
still operates today. It is a tri-axle Deck Widener with a self-
to customer feedback and he says the
on improving their paint systems and the
company’s people including Managing
result is a first-class finish – you couldn’t ask
tracking rear axle – a feature which Peter
Director John Drake have always listened to
for better.”
has specified on all his subsequent Drake
his concerns and done their best to rectify
Another thing Peter has in common with
trailers due to its ability to dramatically
or modify designs to improve the products
The Drake Group is a fierce loyalty for the
reduce tyre wear and road damage from
in line with his requests and expectations.
Australian manufacturing industry, and he
scrubbing on turns. “This original unit has travelled around two
He cites the example of chain-down points
is proud of the fact that his fleet of mostly
installed on the decks of his trailers.
Volvo prime movers and Drake trailers are
million kilometres in its lifetime so far and all we’ve had to do is replace the BPW selfsteering rear axle,” Peter explains. “Every trailer in my fleet runs BPW drum brake axles – I won’t have anything else
Every trailer in my fleet runs BPW drum brake axles – I won’t have anything else because the product is so durable and reliable..
because the product is so durable and reliable.
“I asked for a lot of chain-down points on
built in Australia.
“One of our trailers is nearly 10 years old
the decks so I don’t need to use the side
“I’m very passionate about buying things
and has been doing around town work five
points because that damages the paint
to six days each week for its whole life and
work,” Peter says. “In my book you can
that are made in Australia,” Peter says. “There should be more of it – we shouldn’t
we have not touched the axles or replaced
never have too many chain-down points on
be relying so heavily on other countries,
the brake linings.”
the decks.
especially China, for our manufactured
Peter currently owns five tri-axle and six
“I’ve also started specifying lay-down
quad-axle Drake trailers, along with three
ramps and the amount of fuel that saves is
goods. “When I picked up my latest Drake trailer I
incredible,” Peter says.
actually said to John Drake that I was going
Other special features Drake has been happy
to put an ‘Australian Made’ badge on each
to incorporate, according to Peter, include
side near the Drake badge on the gooseneck
steps and hand grips on the gooseneck to
– he thought it was a great idea.
make it easier and safer to climb onto the
“Speaking about John Drake, whenever I go
decks and a nifty petrol can holder for the
there he always finds time to come and have a chat which is something I really respect and appreciate. It’s not often that the Managing Director of a large company goes out of their way to speak with customers like that.” Peter also has high praise for The Drake Group Salesman, Byron Foss, who he describes as “my favorite salesperson and a good, solid family man. “That really goes a long way with me and
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is a big part of why I like dealing with The
The Drake Group has been proudly
Drake Group; everyone there is extremely
manufacturing a diverse range of
friendly and helpful,” Peter days. “It’s a
trailers in Queensland since 1958. Its
strong Australian-owned family company
innovative designs have evolved over
with great people, great products and
the ensuing years to suit a legion
outstanding customer service.”
of Aussie transport operators who appreciate the quality of the products and the fact they’re built to withstand the toughest punishment this country can throw at them.
Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au
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Proof of loyalty VAWDREY AUSTRALIA’S PROFICIENCY WITH SUPPLYING PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS SUPER B-DOUBLE SKELS ON DEMAND ENABLES ACFS PORT LOGISTICS TO SUSTAINABLY AND COMPETITIVELY GROW. Australia’s largest privately-owned container
white goods / electrical and furniture retail
known as ‘ACFS Spec’. This includes Fuwa
logistics business, ACFS Port Logistics,
customers. These trailers will expand on
K-Hitch landing legs, for ease of dropping
commenced operations in late 2005 and is
our four TEUs per trip, maximise weight
out of trailers, Air-Weigh IAP approved
on track to becoming the nation’s premier
for a bogie/bogie combination and
trailer scales, steerable axles on the bogie/
landside logistics provider. The business,
reduce running costs due to fewer axles
bogie sets, retractable suspension on
according to Managing Director and CEO,
in the application. Reducing the ongoing
the A trailer for the bogie/bogie sets and
Arthur Tzaneros, has developed a strong
running costs of servicing our customers
lightweight Alcoa wheels.
and loyal relationship of trust with Paul
is absolutely key, and we can share in the
“These lightweight trailers and features
Vawdrey and the Vawdrey Australia team. “Paul Vawdrey actions our immediate
benefits with our customers.”
maximise weights per trip for our
The A-double combinations, Arthur says,
customers,” Arthur says. “The Fuwa
requirements on the back of a phone
will be used on the wharf and will also be
K-Hitch landing legs improve the speed for
call,” Arthur says – adding that ACFS
used at customer sites to manage heavier
drop and swap of our trailers and improves
recently ordered 14 Performance-Based
weights. These A-double sets will also be
operational safety for our employees.”
Standards lightweight bogie/bogie Super
paired with a 90-tonne Gross Vehicle Mass
The new trailers, according to Arthur, will
B-double skel combinations with retractable
(GVM) Mercedes-Benz prime mover.
be distributed throughout the national
suspension on the lead trailer to enable
“We ordered nine sets of PBS trailers on
ACFS fleet by Vawdrey on an ‘as needed’
rear/dock loading of both trailers in the
spec for the upcoming peak season and
basis. “This actually remains quite
set. “At ACFS, we are very focused on
took delivery of these units last month,”
flexible up until the day of registration,
delivering logistics solutions, and on this
Arthur says. “The remaining 11 sets were
as our business needs to remain agile
occasion, we required High Productivity
ordered on the back of a customer contract
to our customers and our own business
Vehicles (HPVs) carrying four twenty-
and are due to be delivered by the end of
requirements,” he says. “They will generally
foot equivalent units (TEUs) that could
this month.”
be doing metropolitan deliveries between
accommodate our discount retailers,
All of the trailers are tailored to what is
ACFS facilities and that of our customers.
Vawdrey Super B-double skels are rolling out.
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Mostly within 60km of the Port, but most of these trailers will be executing our Zone strategy which is to be within 15km of the customer for the final mile of delivery.” Arthur expects volumes to grow by 20-30 per cent during the AugustDecember peak period annually. “ACFS is a company owned fleet, and we rarely use subcontractors to manage our volume levels, which requires us as a business to carefully plan our ongoing requirements,” he says. “We have learnt as a business over the years to carry additional capacity for the unknown or when a new contract may arise. We are always ready and prepared for growth.” Earlier this year, ACFS acquired Kerry Logistics’ warehouse and transport business in Adelaide which strengthened the company’s presence in the container logistics supply chain. “While the Kerry acquisition is not large in scale for ACFS – as we move over 800,000 TEU of FCL containers on a per annum basis nationally, It is strategically important, as ACFS did not have a presence in Adelaide until we acquired the Patrick Port Logistics business in 2016,” Arthur says. “This business was mainly supported by subcontractors only and was very small in scale. In a few short years we have developed the Adelaide business, including the Kerry Logistics business of late which will now make us a top three carrier in Adelaide in regards to scale, but we have also managed to add 22,000-square-metres of warehousing, as well as an empty park (ACFS e-Depot), which allows us to provide end to end solutions for our customers, with our aligned shipping lines. The fleet has grown to just over 25 trucks in
ACFS Port Logistics Managing Director and CEO, Arthur Tzaneros.
Adelaide, and we are focused on continued in the game.” He adds that Vawdrey’s aftersales support
still get that sense of pride and excitement
have a ratio of four trailers to every truck in the fleet.”
is excellent. “We use the service centres
new baby has arrived in our ACFS family.
ACFS is a relationship-driven business with
nationally not only for Vawdrey trailers, but
We take great pride as a family, in who we
strong connections with its customers and
also our other trailers that were purchased
support, and what we do for the Australian
suppliers. “When you have strong relationships, the
pre 2017.”
economy.”
detail can be worked out later – Vawdrey
manufacturing and supporting it where
just get on with the job,” Arthur says.
possible. “We have a sense of pride
“The Vawdrey product is made in Australia,
when we make these orders, and greater
and we also like to support private
satisfaction when we receive the Vawdrey
business where possible. We all have skin
product,” he says. “On a personal note, I
expansion in this market. Generally, we
when a new trailer sets arrive – it’s like a
Arthur is passionate about Australian Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
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Difference in the detail MUSCAT TRAILERS HAS BUILT A SOLID REPUTATION IN THE TRAILER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND ITS EXTENSIVE REPEAT CUSTOMER PORTFOLIO IS A TESTAMENT TO THIS. Muscat Trailers was officially founded in
and manufacturing techniques and in the
son and CEO, Troy Azzopardi, who seeks the
1981 and the company has since gone from
process becoming well known for producing
opportunity for innovation and exciting new
strength to strength, improving its designs
some of the most durable and innovative
developments.
trailers available in Australia.
General Manager, Peter Davis, leads a strong
Manufacturers continue to grow in the
Muscat team from new apprentices and
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Australian market, to standardise designs
experienced tradesman to highly skilled
Muscat Trailers has manufactured
as a way of reducing costs. Muscat Trailers
engineers. The finished trailer is a reflection of
more than 8,000 trailers over the
Director, Maurice Azzopardi, has always
the brand and the pride in workmanship that
past 40 years, keeping Australian
remained the same, unpretentious and
each and every staff member dedicates to the
manufacturing alive and employing
modest, keeping costs down and making
job, right to the very end where End of Line
Australian workers.
the trailers strong and reliable while meeting
Manager, Michel Zlotkowski, ticks them off at
customer needs. This is supplemented by his
handover to the client.
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such as powerlines, buildings and trees, you can begin to appreciate the adverse safety issues caused by raising tipping bodies. The need for a solution was required and this is when the relationship with US based E D Etnyre was born. A family owned and operated company, like Muscat Trailers, with a history in the construction of road building equipment dating back more than a century, this operation was a perfect fit. Since our first delivery of the Falcon component in 2015, Muscat Trailers has spent approximately 150 hours per unit, fitting and assembling key components to make them compliant for the Australian market. Muscat Trailers saw the product as an ideal complement to its existing trailer range and has had phenomenal success, selling Muscat Trailers has a dedicated engineering
organisations like HVIA) which gives it the
it to customers who appreciate this safe
team with the sole take of working with the
means to develop concepts that give its
alternative to tippers, whilst giving them the
customer. The team takes the customer from
customers the edge over its competitors.
ability to keep them at the forefront of ever-
the preliminary concept, design and field
About six years ago, after extensive market
changing industry needs.
testing, through to inspection and final
research, Muscat Trailers saw an opportunity
Muscat Trailers has an extensive customer
certification. The new and unique designs
and a gap in the Australian market for a safe
portfolio, and no matter who the customer
are always to meet the most intricate of
non-tipping trailer solution.
is, it treats them all with the same notable
customer needs as well as considering safety
Companies have been on a mission to look
customer service experience, backing each
and reliability. Adaptability is an important characteristic
for ways to improve safety on their worksites,
and every one of its trailers with exceptional
and this has led to tipping exclusion zones
after sales customer service which includes
for businesses in the road transport
and the banning of trucks being moved
product support in every state of Australia.
industry, especially in a fluctuating market
with bins in the raised position. While these
This was increased with the employment
like tipping trailers. Muscat Trailers constantly engage and
procedures can help control the risk, they do
of Dayle Graham in Victoria. The business
not remove the risk completely. Add to this
has expanded one step further with its new
support the industry (through
scenario the need to evaluate overhead risks
Muscat Trailers Spare Parts division, headed up by Craig Smith. With a strong emphasis on quality over quantity, the company prides itself on being a custom manufacturer that continually investigates new ways to provide its clientele with a competitive edge. Muscat Trailers is looking forward to a big year in 2021 with some exciting plans for the celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Fast Fact Muscat Trailers now has a dedicated spare parts division providing customers with a one-stop shop for all its clients’ trailers needs.
Contact Muscat Trailers 7 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567 Ph: 02 4648 2101 Web: www.muscattrailers.com.au
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Brown and Hurley’s impressive showcase of trailer brands.
The complete package THE BROWN AND HURLEY GROUP HAS EXPANDED ITS CABOOLTURE DEALERSHIP BY BUILDING A DESIGNATED TRAILER WORKSHOP. THIS COINCIDES WITH THE GROUP RECENTLY BEING APPOINTED DEALERS FOR SEVERAL WELL-ESTABLISHED TRAILER BRANDS. A family-owned Australian company, the
Manager for Brown and Hurley, each of the
quality products and an unparalleled level of
Brown and Hurley Group has a long and
trailer brands the company represents designs
after sales service that is fully backed by the
proud history dating back to 1946 when it
and manufactures top quality products within
manufacturers, suppliers and the company’s
was founded in Kyogle, NSW.
its specific area of expertise.
own parts and service divisions.
Today, Brown and Hurley has nine branches
This is a prerequisite for Brown and Hurley,
“In choosing Krueger, for example, we were
strategically located throughout Queensland
a company that prides itself on providing
looking to partner with an Australian family
and northern New South Wales from Tamworth to Townsville. Brown and Hurley began selling trailers back in 1992 when the company opened a new purpose-built larger branch at Coffs Harbour. Late last year work was started at the Caboolture facility to build a stand-alone six-bay trailer workshop surrounded by a vast amount of concrete hardstand area to cater for the company’s growing trailer sales division. Critically, the Brown and Hurley Trailer division now offers four key trailer types from four different manufacturers; including Krueger trailers, Hercules tippers, Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated vans and Pumpa moving floor and specialised trailers. According to Dylan Hurley, Group Trailer
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A new purpose-built six-bay trailer workshop has been recently constructed.
business with values and ideals that align with our own,” Dylan says. “Both companies are committed to their staff; with extensive training conducted across all facets of their operations and a consistent focus on providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers. “Brown and Hurley now offers Krueger Transport Equipment’s full range of skels, flat tops, curtainsiders and dry vans.” Already, Dylan explains, the relationship is bearing fruit with a good number of trailers on order and many already out to work. He adds that the Krueger range of trailer types is comprehensive and complements
The modern facility features an overhead crane to facilitate the heavy lifting.
the Kenworth and DAF product lines exceptionally well.
Most recently, the Brown and Hurley Group
manufacturers in their own field and,
“The fact that they’re Australian made, have
has partnered with Swan Hill-based trailer
importantly, that don’t overlap the other
their own RFS (road friendly suspension)
builder, Pumpa Manufacturing.
brands in our portfolio,” Dylan says.
and have a comprehensive parts network is
According to Dylan, “The Pumpa moving
“We are pleased with the way it’s all panning
important to us,” Dylan says.
floor range and the Xtreme Wide Belt™ live
out and look forward to working with our
The beginning of this year also saw the
bottom trailers complement the trailer models
customers in selling and supporting these
Brown and Hurley Group dealerships stocked
already offered by Brown and Hurley.
great products.”
with Schmitz Cargobull fully-imported short-
“We can also offer custom trailers covering
The Brown and Hurley group also offers
chassis reefers and the company’s locally
all configurations, with Performance-Based
trailer rentals through its PacLease division.
assembled full chassis B-double refrigerated
Standards (PBS) combinations being one of
Trailers can be rented from one day to 12
semi-trailer range. “The Australian reefer market demands
our specialties.”
months and can be leased for periods of over
The Australian tipper manufacturer Hercules
12 months.
skilled, dedicated customer service coupled
Engineering is another long-time partner of
The Brown and Hurley PacLease trailer fleet is
with a reliable aftersales service and repair
Brown and Hurley.
suitable for most applications and includes A
network to ensure minimal downtime and
“Hercules designs and continually develops its
and B curtainsiders (with options for hanging
optimal profitability for operators,” Dylan
range of tipper bodies and trailers with a view
gates or load restraint curtains), curtainside
explains. “Schmitz Cargobull’s Ferroplast technology
to exceeding customer expectations in terms
mezzanine floor A and B trailers as well as
of quality, reliability and value,” Dylan says.
flat-tops (road train ready with three-way
offers premium thermal efficiency so it’s
“With a range of aluminium and steel
container pins), road train dollies, moving
exciting to see these benefits being delivered
truck bodies, dog trailers and semi-tipper
floor trailers and drop-deck trailers with
into some of Australia’s hottest regions where
combinations available, Hercules trailers
ramps. In addition, a number of new Krueger
the resultant fuel savings can significantly
deliver maximum payload advantages thanks
22-pallet Kurtainer B trailers have recently
improve the operator’s bottom line,” he says.
to their durable designs and quality build
joined the rental fleet.
Both Schmitz Cargobull Australia and Brown
materials.”
All of the Brown and Hurley PacLease trailers
and Hurley share a passion for providing
This year, in particular, has been a huge year
feature tri-axle groups, except for the dollies
dedicated customer service and quality road
for growing the trailer business after Krueger,
transport equipment.
Schmitz Cargobull and Pumpa all joined the
which sport tandem axles. The Brown and Hurley Group prides itself
Brown and Hurley fold. The company now
on providing quality products, services
has an exclusive sales and service network
and facilities to the Australian road
Fast Fact
for these brands stretching all the way from
transport industry. The company offers
Brown and Hurley Trailers is ramping
Newcastle to North Queensland.
a full package of prime movers, trailers
up its numbers in new trailer sales.
Dylan goes on to elaborate that Brown and
Having taken on Hercules tippers in
Hurley has invested a lot of resources into
and finance solutions to suit the needs of every customer.
2011, early this year the company
building up its workshop and parts facilities
added Krueger, Pumpa and Schmitz
over the years to ensure everyone who buys
Cargobull to its new trailer sales
trailers from the company has the backup and
portfolio.
service support to suit their business. “We needed more partners that are specialist
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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
Staying on the ball SLOANEBUILT TRAILERS HAS BEEN DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING TRAILERS AND TIPPER BODIES IN SOUTHWESTERN SYDNEY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. WHEN IT COMES TO BALLRACES, FIFTH WHEELS AND LANDING LEGS, THE COMPANY INSISTS THAT ONLY JOST WILL DO.
The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings are designed to handle the extra loads and stresses inherent with PBS-approved combinations.
The founders of Sloanebuilt Trailers, Fred
renowned for their strength, reliability,
manufacture as much as we possibly can
and Helen Marano, have developed their
longevity and high-quality finish.
in-house to ensure the end product meets
family owned and run business from humble
In addition to serving its core customers
standards and exceeds expectations,” says
beginnings in the 1980s to the impressive
in the tipper market, Sloanebuilt Trailers is
Bennett Haberbusch, Business Development
operation it is today.
also developing some new and innovative
Manager at Sloanebuilt Trailers.
The company remains owned and operated
transport solutions, including an upcoming
“Where we need to purchase components
by Fred and Helen along with their four
all-aluminium flat-top trailer.
from external suppliers, we look to partner
children Tim, Freddy, Daniel and Kate. Tim
“We have around 100 people working
with fellow industry-leading companies, and
is Production Manager in the workshop and
in the business and we design and
that’s where JOST comes in.” Bennett maintains that one of the hardest
Kate is the Administration Manager.
working components in a truck and trailer
Sloanebuilt Trailers is located in Smeaton Grange, on Sydney’s southwestern rim, in
Fast Fact
combination is the ballrace, especially in
a brand new $52 million production facility
The JOST KLK series of double-row
the forms of a slew ring ballrace integral
set on nine acres in one of Australia’s fastest
ballrace slew rings has a number
with a dog trailer or a fifth wheel dolly
growing industrial estates.
of features which make it ideal in
used to connect A-double combinations,
The modern factory is fully equipped with
harsh and dusty environments such
drive-through bays, a state-of-the-art heated
as quarries, including the labyrinth
for example. Particularly with tippers where off-road
spray booth, mixing room, wash bay and
seal and the upper and lower rows of
work is common, the units must be
grit blasting facility.
ball bearings that ensure vertical and
exceptionally well sealed and greased to
This has enabled the company to
horizontal forces are evenly distributed
prevent the ingress of grit and moisture
further build on its solid reputation for
throughout the entire component.
which over time can cause accelerated
manufacturing custom built trailers
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wear to the balls and races.
“With the proliferation of PBS (PerformanceBased Standards) combinations allowing ever higher weights to be carried, the ballrace is subjected to tremendous forces day-in, day-out,” Bennett says. “Over the years we’ve established that to meet our high standards in terms of durability and reliability only the JOST range of ballraces suits our applications.” The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings has a number of features which make it ideal in harsh and dusty environments such as quarries, including the labyrinth seal and the upper and lower rows of ball bearings that ensure vertical and horizontal forces are evenly distributed throughout the entire component. Thanks to the functional design, the axial loads are ideally supported and the thrust and tractive forces which occur when driving
JOST slew rings can be optioned with a preassembled lubrication block and automatic lubrication system for more convenient greasing.
are transmitted in an optimal fashion. Horizontal forces in the pull or push
central location. This can be also specified in
In addition to the JOST slew rings, fifth
directions, as well as the moment load
preparation for connection to an automatic
wheels and landing legs, Bennet says
resulting from braking and centrifugal
lubrication system.
the company has recognised a growing
forces, are supported by the interplay of the
With a D-value rating of 275kN, the
trend with customers specifying the newly
two rows of balls. Lifting forces are taken
KLK Series of ballrace slew rings can be
released JOST EverShine aluminium wheels
care of by the smaller ring of balls.
optionally fastened using splined bolts
on their new Sloanebuilt trailers, further
A particularly large grease reservoir results
which obviates the need for additional
strengthening the bonds between the two
from the free space between the tracks,
welding of thrust plates.
ensuring smooth running and optimum
When required, Sloanebuilt Trailers utilises
companies. “We are more than happy to use the
lubrication capacity.
the JOST mobile fifth wheel installation and
full range of JOST products across our
The units have eight equally spaced
certification service to streamline the delivery
trailer builds as we know the quality is
lubrication points enabling the best possible
process to its end users.
always up to our high standards and the
distribution of grease within the tracks with
“The JOST service and support network
aftersales support is fantastic,” Bennett
minimal rotation (+/- 20°) required during
is outstanding, and we have always been
concludes.
lubrication.
well taken care of by locally-based Area
Optionally available is a pre-assembled
Managers Joey Coles and John Dreves, both
lubrication block which provides convenient
of whom are only ever a phone call away,”
access to all lubrication points in the one
Bennett says.
Contact JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487
State-of-the-art Sloanebuilt facility.
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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
Women in Industry finalists announced AN INCREASE IN FEMALE REPRESENTATION ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING ROAD TRANSPORT IS EVIDENT BASED ON THIS YEAR’S RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS FINALISTS. The 2020 Women in Industry Awards
judges will certainly find it tough to award
industry called Women in Trucking Australia.
recognise and reward the achievements
winners,” he said.
As a heavy vehicle driver qualified to drive
of women working within the mining,
The finalists for the Excellence in Transport
a quad road train, she now juggles both
engineering, manufacturing, process
award are:
roles, with weekday mornings as the CEO of
control and road transport industries.
WITA then mid-afternoon she dons her hi-
This prestigious annual event also aims
Dannani Haulage owner and Managing
to raise the profile of women within
Director, Danielle Kempton.
industry as well as promote and encourage
With 20 years of experience managing
excellence.
Dananni Haualge, Kempton is familiar with
Through acknowledging these incredible
the safety and compliance levels needed
achievements and individuals, the program,
to keep all road users and employees safe
according to Prime Creative Media General
and cares about her employees and the
Manager – Events, Simon Coburn, hopes
people they drive against on the roads.
to shine a light on these industries as great
She encourages younger, less experienced
career choices for other women.
drivers to be mentored by experienced driver
“This year has seen a record number of
operators and sharing of skills, knowledge,
nominees across all 10 categories,” said
ensuring that industry know-how is passed
Coburn.
on to the next generation.
“This year’s nominations come from the highest number of businesses and
Women In Trucking Australia CEO,
organisations the program has ever seen,
Lyndal Denny.
demonstrating the broad reach and
As part of the heavy vehicle transport
increasing awareness of the Awards.
industry, Denny established a new
The quality of the nominations was
organisation to focus on gender imbalance
exceptional again this year, and the
and safety issues within the transport
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vis gear and steel-capped boots to jump up
behind the wheel for a 10- to 12-hour shift
vision to enable more efficient journeys for
on Disability – a weekly meeting with a
transporting South Australia’s finest produce
our communities & and their businesses
mentee with disabilities looking to gain
from the farm gate to the Adelaide Harbour
further promoting economic growth across
confidence, network and experience in the
for export.
NSW and Australia. As Executive Director Motorways, Drover
professional context.
Lindsay Australia Manager – Safety,
has led the development and delivery of
Elgas Regional Scheduler, Agnes
People & Culture, Melissa Strong.
over $40 billion of new motorway projects
Lesson.
Strong has worked in the road transport
for NSW including asset management of the
Lesson is reported to hold one of the most
industry for 25 years, beginning with
E-Toll tolling business which has over 50 per
challenging roles in the transport industry.
McCafferty’s Coaches P/L before moving to
cent of the retail tolling business in NSW.
In just nine years, she has made a made
Roadmaster Pty Ltd as a manifest/operations
a significant impact on both the wider
clerk and finally to her current role as
Arup Senior Consultant, Jane Gillespie.
transport sector and within Elgas, focusing
Manager of Safety, People and Culture for
At Arup, Gillespie is a lead author and
on planning and scheduling orders which
Lindsay Australia Limited.
project manager of the first network
range in the thousands each week.
She has advocated for better conditions for
planning documents for Rail Project
She has risen to the challenge of
drivers, improved road safety, campaigned
Victoria’s flagship rail projects. Jane has
establishing tighter control of the
to change the image of the industry and
also played a key role on major rail bids
scheduling process, which in turn
attract a more diverse workforce including
and business development strategies as
has saved the business money and
women and youth. Strong has also engaged
well as project management roles on
reduced waste within the company.
with schools and departments of education
government and private clients.
Her contribution to the transport sector
to introduce the industry to school children
As Arup’s Power of Engineering
through the amendment of the scheduling
resulting in Roadmaster Pty Ltd winning
representative in Victoria, a non-profit
process has meant Elgas has developed
the ‘Best Regional Business for School
organisation that promotes STEM careers
stronger relationships with the contracted
Work Experience’. She also included the
to girl and students from low socio-
driver group. Additionally, Lesson’s work
Roadmaster team into a school breakfast
economic backgrounds, Jane co-ordinates
has ensured a reduction in internal
scheme operating in western Sydney during
Arup volunteers to take part in workshops,
issues management as a result of a more
her tenure at Roadmaster.
site visits to construction projects, and
streamlined process.
tours of Arup’s unique Melbourne office.
The award-winning leader of Transport
Transport for NSW Acting Head of
Outside of her role at Arup, she is a
Women Australia Limited, Jacquelene
Commercial, Performance & Strategy,
passionate advocate for diverse individuals
Brotherton, is also in the running for the
Camilla Drover.
from all socio-economic backgrounds
Industry Advocacy Award while Denny is
Drover has been instrumental in her
to join this growing industry and at
also up for the Safety Advocacy Award.
leadership across stakeholder groups to
an industry level is involved in many
The winners of the 2020 Women in
realise the delivery of major Transport
initiatives such as the PACE disability
Industry Awards will be announced in late
projects in line with the NSW Government’s
mentor program with Australian Network
August 2020. Individuals across various industries unite to celebrate success.
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INDUSTRY LEADERS
Industry leader: Corrina Riley TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH CORRINA RILEY, WHO DRIVES FOR HERNES FREIGHT SERVICES BRISBANE, TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT HER ROAD TRANSPORT JOURNEY. What first drew you to the commercial
– whatever the day brings. I finish work
also having the opportunity to meet
road transport industry?
about 4.30pm, pick up my son and we get
people. I’m a people person so being able
My ex-husband. We met in 2004 and for
home around 6pm.
to travel to different places and meet a lot
the next five years I was with him almost
of people along the way is amazing. Also,
all of the time in his truck. I’ve always loved
What has been a highlight of your
I haven’t come across anyone who’s said
trucks and all things machinery and this
career so far?
anything negative to me due to the fact
gave me the opportunity to learn from a
Getting my MC licence last year which
that I’m a female working in a traditionally
trucking professional.
my Dad graciously insisted on paying for.
male-dominated industry.
Prior to that I was driving a rigid truck with What does a standard day for you look like?
a landscaping company. Having my MC
What do you think could be improved?
licence enabled me, after much persistence,
I think the industry would benefit from
I get up about 5am and help my 10-year-
to land my dream job that I have a real
having more women drivers because
old son get ready for school. We leave
passion for – driving the big trucks.
it’s widely recognised that women, on
home at 5.50 and I take him to before-
average, look after the equipment better
school care. I get to work at Hernes Freight
What is the best thing about the
due to our gentler approach. The industry
Service Brisbane at 6.30am ready to drive a
transport industry?
needs to embrace this and give more
semi-trailer, B-double, rigid truck or forklift
I love being out on my own driving and
women the opportunity to show how well we can do the work. What do female-driven events in commercial road transport mean to you? These events are doing a great job of promoting the role of women in the trucking industry. Particularly women who have been subjected to difficult situations like domestic violence. The events put on by organisations like Women in Trucking Australia give women the support they need to help them achieve their goals. How can people and companies in the transport industry better promote it as a career choice for women? They can promote this better by acknowledging and advertising the fact that women can handle the big equipment just as well as men. The size of the equipment doesn’t equate to either a male only or female only industry. Until Hernes gave me a go after I kept calling them every week, I found it really hard to get a job without having previous experience in a paid MC role. But I didn’t give up and my
Corrina Riley.
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Mark Nelson.
design of Tieman is used for carrying fish Mark Nelson began his career with Tieman
since starting his career in the mid-1970s.
as an apprentice sheet metal worker in
“This was the pre-computer era so I did
harvested from fish farms in Tasmania. In conclusion, Mark acknowledges the
1975. He quickly learnt the craft of rolling
a lot of night school work to get up to
dynamic and innovative path Tieman has
and welding stainless steel sheets to
speed with the computer age in relation
taken over the course of his career as key
produce milk tanker barrels. His aptitude for the task was rewarded
to engineering and best practice, as well
to his interesting and varied tenure with
as manufacturing, supervision and human
with an Apprentice of the Year accolade for
resources.
the company. “As the world and the tanker market
sheet metal work in his graduation year at
“These additional qualifications enabled
opportunities have evolved, Tieman has
TAFE in Victoria. “The diversity of the company enabled a
me to progress through the various roles
progressed from manufacturing products
as my career evolved within the company,”
exclusively for the Australian market, to
lot of separate business opportunities over
Mark says, adding that initially there was
supplying products throughout the Asia and
the years, meaning I have enjoyed a variety
one 286 computer that he was allowed to
South Pacific regions, a process with which I
of job opportunities since gaining my trade
use for two hours each week to prepare
qualifications, while remaining with the same company,” Mark explains.
production reports. “From an engineering perspective I’ve seen
have been heavily involved,” Mark says. “I’ve really enjoyed my career with
His list of positions includes Team Leader,
the whole spectrum of development from
probably have a few more years to
Production Supervisor, a stint managing
the early days with the manual drawings on
go before retirement.”
the workshop at Tieman’s Brisbane branch,
the drawing board to the AutoCad and now
Production Manager back in Melbourne,
the SolidWorks 3-Dimensional software we
as well as Technical Manager, Contracts
use today.
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people, imparting my knowledge and
honouring the unsung heroes of the
experiences.”
commercial road transport industry.
the massive learning curve he has been on
Mark describes his notable achievements in
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Absolute power COLD CHAIN SPECIALIST, JD REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT, WILL PIT ITS TWO NEWEST HEAVY VEHICLES AGAINST EACH OTHER HAULING RECENTLY BUILT B-DOUBLES INTO NORTH QUEENSLAND.
The new T610SAR is the first Kenworth to be used in the company’s operations.
Brisbane cold carrier, JD Transport, started
For the longer trip, however, Joe saw the
Actros 5663. It makes the sixth Mercedes-
out in 2011 with three-pallet trucks made
Benz in his operation and is running
by Fuso servicing home deliveries. That
need to invest in more raw power. “I’d always wanted a Kenworth and I
soon transitioned into a 14-pallet vehicle
thought if we’re ever going to do it with
Kenworth T610SAR.
and was for Managing Director Joe Joseph,
one of their trucks then the time is now,”
“We’re running both vehicles doing the
all the proof he needed to confirm the
he says. “Ever since it arrived the feedback
exact same thing to assess their operational
business could consolidate its freight
has been fantastic. Our biggest form of
efficiency, driver satisfaction, safety, fuel
task. Since then operations have gone to
advertising is the fleet and our people.
economy and we’ll be able to line up all
another level.
Our drivers and fleet look sharp. That’s our
of these different operational parameters
Joe recently took delivery of a newly
greatest billboard.”
like for like,” Joe says. “The time for talk
specc’d Kenworth, the first ever used in
The Kenworth T610SAR marks the first
is over. I’ve listened to all the reps and the
the operation. It will be matched with
bonneted American truck purchased by
theory. Now I get to line up the trucks side
a brand new Mirrorless Mercedes-Benz
the business and in a subtle change of
by side and make up my own mind based
Actros 2663 on a 1000-kilometre linehaul
branding, reverses the company colour
upon real world conditions.”
task. From Bowen, the vehicles will carry
scheme in a unique blue livery provided by
According to Joe, the contract will dovetail
fresh produce to the Brisbane markets at
Fleet Imaging.
into another season for the remaining five
Rocklea, where JD Refrigerated Transport
JD Transport tracks and monitors its trailers
months servicing a supplier in Glen Innes
maintains a storage facility and depot. The
via satellite and uses wireless probes to
administrative headquarters of the business
report core temperature of the produce
and regional northern New South Wales. “Those trucks will be working all year round.
are located not far away in Newfarm.
for the entire journey. Prior to the new
I’m super proud of the new B-doubles.
Designed and built by FTE Trailers, the
contract most of the work for the rising
They’re high trailers with 34 spaces each of
B-doubles will be loaded with equipment
business was confined to southeast
produce,” he says. “There’s a hell of a lot of
on the return leg. Most of the JD
Queensland and parts of northern NSW.
work that has gone into those new trucks
Refrigerated Transport fleet consists, to
For the second B-double, JD Refrigerated
both behind the scenes and over the growth
date, of Actros 2653s pulling single trailers.
Transport has also added a new Mirrorless
of the business.”
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Leading the charge DUTCH MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, VALX, HAS BEEN ENHANCING ITS AXLES AND SUSPENSION PORTFOLIO SINCE IT STARTED BUSINESS 10 YEARS AGO AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF SLOWING DOWN. THE OEM COMBINES THE FLEXIBILITY OF A RELATIVELY SMALL COMPANY WITH THE MANUFACTURING POWER OF THE LARGEST AXLE BUILDER IN THE WORLD. Fleets across Europe are turning to VALX for durable, state-of-the-art axle and suspension systems.
VALX has reached an important milestone, its
other parts of the Netherlands.
diversify into other markets and products.”
10th anniversary.
“This process reduces stock value for the
High on the Dutch manufacturing specialist’s
“Our axle has proven itself over and over
trailer builder because they can mix-and-
agenda is its digital transformation.
again over the years and we are ready to
match components to produce specific trailer
“We will soon launch a TCO Calculator to
take our business to the next level,” van
combinations,” he said. “This option is
show how much end-users can save by using
Willigen said. “We have re-written our
particularly popular in export markets such as
our product,” van Willigen said. “Later this
mission and vision statement and to be
Russia, Turkey and South Africa.”
year will also launch a Product Configurator.
honest we only had to finetune it a bit
Looking forward, VALX has started working
By answering only 20 questions the right
to make it fit for the next 10 years. We
towards its 2025 strategy, ‘Taking Charge’.
product will be configured for the application,
still strive to offer the lowest Total Cost of
“The strategy continues to focus on VALX
usage and area and the customer will receive
Ownership (TCO) in the industry.” In addition to its core axle and suspension
having control and accepting responsibility
their quote in minutes. We call this CPQ
for our product,” van Willigen said. “It is the
(Configure-Price-Quote).”
offering, VALX is committed to maintaining
foundation of what has made us successful
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,
its market position as a leader in the
in Europe, and our loyal customers appreciate
electrification of axles and other components. “We were first to market with an
our personal, no-nonsense approach, which
VALX has adapted its operations well. “Axle manufacturing at FUWA in China
differentiates us from our competitors. Our
was at full capacity early March and
electronic landing leg and an energy
mission is to save our customers money as
because we always carry plenty of safety
recovering trailer axle.”
well as lead the way with electrification.”
stock, we were never affected,” van
Since day one VALX has offered the option
VALX has set some ambitious targets for the
Willigen said. “Our operation in the
to assemble suspensions, brake cylinders
following five years.
Netherlands continued assembling axles
and ABS for trailer builders. This, according
“We cannot disclose any detailed information
and suspensions during the whole period.
to VALX Sales Director, Martin van Willigen,
yet” van Willigen said. “We want to achieve
Our operation in Spain had to be closed for
makes the supply chain leaner, enabling the
our growth targets by further penetrating
two weeks due to measurements taken by
business to ship axles directly from China and
the classic nine-tonne market in Europe and
the Spanish Government.”
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