Terberg Special Vehicles Magazine 2012

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Terberg special vehicles maga zine 2012

Foreword

We are proud to present the first issue of Terberg Special Vehicles magazine. It shows our vehicles at work in over 90 countries. Our vehicles operate in ports, distribution centres, heavy industry, railway shunting yards, tunnelling sites and airports – both on and off-road. Our customers depend on these vehicles to keep their operations running, so they expect the highest performance and reliability and the lowest maintenance effort.

Fore word Over the past three years we have completely updated our factory at Benschop. The layout has been optimised and we have introduced new production methods. Consequently, we have increased our output, without increasing the footprint of our plant. Furthermore, our personnel now benefit from a much better working environment. Innovation is one of the core values behind our family-owned company. By investing continuously in engineering and development we can offer our customers the best combination of quality and performance. This is supported by a professional distributor network throughout the world. Together, these strengths provide a solid basis for customer satisfaction and the continuity of our company. Our design engineers are always improving existing designs and developing new ones. Last year we introduced the new generation of RT tractors. This year will see the introduction of a fully-electric YT tractor and our new Swap Body Carrier. These models are our response to new challenges in a rapidly changing world.

A world in which Terberg aims for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

George Terberg / Director

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Foreword 2 George Terberg Innovation and development 4 - 5 Interview - Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs Port applications 6 - 11 Working hard in ports throughout the world Industrial applications 12 - 15 Moving heavy loads in industry

c o nt e nts Distribution applications 16 - 20 Shifting parcels by the thousands Terberg Trucks 21 - 24 Interview - Bert Terberg Special projects Terberg Special Vehicles division 25 Terberg Benschop and international subsidiaries Terberg People 26 - 27 Interview - Arie Vuurens Accessories 28 Accessories to get even more out of your Terberg tractor Construction applications 29 - 31 New dumper for construction and civil engineering Port tractors working in the mountains Technical focus 32 - 33 SafeNeckÂŽ Re-engineering the production line 34 - 35 Interview - Theo Rosendal Rail/road vehicle 36 - 37 RR222 rail/road vehicle finds a home in KlaipĂŠda, Lithuania Corporate information 38 - 43 Why choose Terberg?

Quality and CSR Distributors Terberg Holding Group companies

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I n n ovat i o n a n d d e v e lo pm e n t Interview - Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs

Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs:

the driving force behind the No. 1 in tractors Becoming the world leader in quality and innovation in the tractor market takes some doing. The Development Department is behind this success. There is always something new to see during a visit to Terberg’s think-tank where Gerard Verdam, Engineering & Production Manager, and Henri Jacobs, Technical Manager Terminals, work hard on maintaining Terberg’s leading position in the market.

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As Gerard Verdam puts it: “Without innovation this business would not have a future.” As Head of Development he has been operating at the interface between creativity, commerce and engineering for decades. In his 35 years with the company, Gerard has been closely involved in practically the entire development cycle of our tractors. Gerard is still ultimately responsible for product development. However, as he is now also Production Manager, the day-to-day development efforts are managed by Henri Jacobs.

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Sophisticated construction kits

By now, most tractor models have been

Since the launch of the first Terberg tractor

upgraded to the new design. The RT383,

in 1973 this product line has seen huge

the heaviest model, will follow at the end of

growth. It is now Terberg’s major product

2012. A mid-range model, the RT323 has been

line and the company is one of the top-three

introduced and an economy version of the 180°

manufacturers in terms of volume. Continuous

swivelling seat is available.

product development has ensured that the shunting tractors from Benschop are the

Finally, Henri mentioned the updated version

preferred choice in ports, distribution centres,

of the swap body carrier, the BC182 which will

heavy industry and waste processing plants.

also be launched in September. “Again, we

The original tractor has now evolved into a

have made a real effort to deliver the lowest

sophisticated modular kit, with new versions

total cost of ownership. We have extended the

being developed all the time. Each version

service interval, reduced the fuel consumption

is tailored towards a specific application and

by 5 - 10%, and used lighter and highly reliable

offers user real benefits. Terberg develops and

components. The vehicle now features a

manufactures the tractors largely in-house, with the exception of the driveline where a

Electric tractor

new CAN bus system. This means that it is very straightforward to change the settings

environment-friendly as there are zero

if the customer wants to use it for different

emissions, the noise level is low, and the new

operations for a while. There is no need to

First fully-electric tractor

battery technology means that the tractor can

change any components for that. The BC182 is

These kits provide the basis for several

operate for a full shift, 8 to 16 hours. After that

also equipped with the latest Euro 5 engine and

successful product lines, such as the yard

it needs to be recharged, which takes 1 to 1.5

the cab has been upgraded. Finally, the user

tractors (YT series), terminal tractors (TT),

hours. The battery has a life of around 3500 to

interface is greatly improved, the driver now

RoRo tractors (RT), rail/road vehicles (RR)

5000 charge cycles, or about 5 to 7 years, which

has just one joystick to control all operations.

and swap body carriers (BC). These products

is rather longer than the usual write-off period

are continuously updated to stay ahead of

for tractors.”

range of types and brands is offered.

the market. The fully electric tractor to be

“It all has to be done well to be successful.”

introduced by Terberg at the distributors’

Unrivalled design

meeting in September is a real breakthrough.

Terberg has also revolutionised the RoRo

“For years, large customers have been asking us

tractor market. A completely new design was

to develop a hybrid drive tractor. However, the

introduced in 2009, featuring a state of the art

high first cost would lead to an unacceptably

driver’s cab with the 180° swivelling Ergoturn®

high total cost of ownership.” Gerard explained

seat designed in-house, and an even better

This is how Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs

that this is why Terberg went for a fully electric

view in all directions. This model is unrivalled

ensure that Terberg is always in the lead.

model: “In recent years, there has been

in terms of performance, ease of operation and

Gerard commented: “But it’s not just about

such progress in battery technology that we

ergonomics. Henri Jacobs commented: “We

one product. It’s about everything. Your

decided to develop a fully electric tractor. The

have also introduced a range of new engines

sales department, documentation, after-sales

key advantages: the system is uncomplicated

which meet the latest emission requirements.

support and everything else have to be equally

and therefore the cost is relatively low and

They also deliver a high torque at low RPM and

good. It all has to be done well to be successful.

it requires little maintenance, it is extremely

have already proven themselves in practice.”

And I think we really manage to do that.”

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Tecon de Santos, SĂŁo Paulo, Brasil

Working h a r d i n p o rt s throug hout the world

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Terberg RT RoRo tractors (4x4 drive) and YT yard tractors (4x2) are widely used by major port operators worldwide. Their key reasons for choosing Terberg tractors are always the reliability and the low cost of ownership resulting from the high fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. Port operators with heavy RoRo cargo also appreciate the SafeNeck, which considerably increases safety when hauling heavy loads on steep ship’s ramps. We trust that these case studies give you a good idea of the port applications of our tractors.

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Santos Brasil Tecon de Santos, São Paulo, Br asil

Santos Brasil is the leading port operator in South America. Their terminal at Tecon de Santos is the continent’s largest container terminal, handling approximately 1.5 million TEU annually. The company recently purchased 30 Terberg YT182 tractors through our Brazilian distributor, Rimac. These units replaced conventional road tractors and were selected because of their high reliability. The tractors supplied to Santos Brasil are used to haul heavy duty trailers, either singly or in trains of two. Rimac recently set up an on-site maintenance facility.

CUYPERS VORKLIFTEN Rental, Antwerp, Belgium

Cuypers Vorkliften, Antwerp, Belgium

CUYPERS VORKLIFTEN is one of Belgium’s

ABP

ABP Hull are fitted with additional hydraulics

leading port-equipment hire companies with

Hull, Great Britain

to work with cassette handlers and the Terberg

a fleet of over 900 units. They operate 92

ABP Hull is part of the Associated British

SafeNeck system that increases the capacity of

Terberg YT, TT and RT tractors and have

Ports Group who operate over 20 ports in

the machine over that of a standard gooseneck.

recently ordered 6 more units. Their clients

the UK. The Hull operation is a general RoRo

The ABP group operate Terberg tractors at

mostly use the tractors in ports, though some

operation including the movement of paper

a number of other ports, both container and

YTs are also used at distribution centres.

on rolltrailers. ABP have been using Terberg

RoRo seaport terminals.

CUYPERS VORKLIFTEN primarily chose

products since 2003, originally the RT282

Terberg as their terminal tractor supplier

model and have most recently taken delivery

because of the quality and reliability of the

of the new model, RT283. All units supplied to

TICT

units, the long service life and the excellent

Lagos, Nigeria

technical support. Furthermore, when the

TICT is one of the largest container terminals

tractors are eventually sold on the second-

in Nigeria. They currently operate 28 Terberg

hand market they receive relatively high prices

YT tractors and 4 RT tractors, with more

in return. Finally, CUYPERS VORKLIFTEN

units on order. The company has its own

appreciates the fact that Terberg is also a

maintenance workshop and engineers. The

family business which shares their approach

Terberg tractors and other port equipment

and values.

were supplied to TICT by Francetruck, who also provide local support and training.

ABP, Hull, Great Britain

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effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service

DPW in Dubai ordered additional Terberg tractors

demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in

DP World (DPW)

transmissions. They also feature a special

Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

package to reduce fuel consumption by

the Middle East” for 18 consecutive years.

DP World is one of the world’s largest

between 6% and 15%. This reduces both the

In 2011, DP World handled nearly 55 million

container terminal operators, with more

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the carbon

TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units)

than 60 terminals across six continents. The

footprint of the operations. In fact, we have

across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia.

company’s flagship Jebel Ali Port in Dubai

retrofitted all DP World’s existing tractors with

is the leading hub for the region, serving

this package, which is now a standard feature

With a pipeline of expansion and development

over 170 shipping lines and handling over

of Terberg tractors with Allison transmissions.

projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is

13 million TEU in 2011. DP World, UAE Region bought their first Terberg tractors

Terberg ME is located in Jebel Ali Free Zone in

expected to rise to around 103 million TEU by

in 2009, and recently Terberg Middle East

Dubai, adjoining the port. This branch serves

2020, in line with market demand.

(ME) supplied 44 YT222 tractors to Jebel Ali

customers in neighbouring countries, such as

container terminals. In the past three years we

Oman, Qatar and Egypt, and African countries,

have supplied over 100 tractors to DP World.

such as Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.

Despite the hot climate in the UAE, there was no need to upgrade the cooling systems of

About DP World

the tractors as our standard design has ample

DP World operates more than 60 terminals

capacity. The cooling systems are also easy to

across six continents, with container handling

clean, an important factor in this area where

generating around 80% of its revenue. In

dust is often a challenge.

addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway

The 44 new YT222 units are fitted with

in 10 countries. DP World aims to enhance

Cummins QSB engines and Allison

customers’ supply chain efficiency by

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DPW management, George Terberg and Jaap Vaandrager

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Port Said, Egypt

Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT)

of our seats to fit in older tractors that had

hydraulic lines. Our local distributor, Kabadaya

been supplied by one of our competitors.

for Special Equipment, provides extensive

Obvious advantages of the YTs over the other

support and training to their customers. This

tractors included: easier and safer to enter/

has helped make Terberg the market leader in

SCCT is the largest terminal in Egypt. In recent

leave because of the position of the door and

Egypt. One of Kabadaya’s earliest customers,

years, they changed over to Terberg and now

platform, antislip steps leading to the cab,

Damietta Container and Cargo Handling, is

operate 63 YT tractors. These are fitted with

more comfortable cab, seat more adjustable to

still operating a YT22 tractor purchased in

Volvo engines which are the preferred choice

suit driver’s body size, and a clearer instrument

1997. Again this demonstrates the reliability

in this market. The company was so satisfied

panel. Less visible features include: fuel and

and robustness of Terberg tractors, even when

with our tractors, particularly the drivers’

air tanks better protected against damage,

operating in harsh environments.

seats, that they bought a significant number

easier maintenance, and greater protection for

Port Said, Egypt

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Terberg in South Africa

distributor for South Africa, Mozambique and

Transnet

Namibia. Ronald Erasmus, general manager

South Africa

of Eqstra’s Heavy Lift division, says that it

The combination of Terberg equipment

Together we can achieve more

was important for the company to team up

and Eqstra’s market approach with its good

In recent years, one of Terberg’s objectives has

with a leading manufacturer in the terminal

after-sales support, has proven to be very

been to develop the company’s market share

tractor segment. He commented: “Terberg

fruitful. Transnet, South Africa’s national

in Africa. This depends on finding the right

fits perfectly into our product strategy and

port operator, first used Terberg tractors in

distributors, as they are the eyes and ears in the

complements our business.” Eqstra is a good

2011 at their largest terminal, Durban. Based

market. One of these distributors is Eqstra in

example of what Terberg is looking for in a

on this experience, combined with Eqstra’s

South Africa.

distributor: a solid organization, with dedicated

service, Terberg has been awarded a contract

people, a pro-active approach and customer-

for 14 Terberg YT222 4x2 terminal tractors

Exclusivity

focused. Of course, the after-sales capabilities

for Transnet’s latest development, the Port of

Eqstra was appointed in 2011 as the exclusive

are also key to the success of the business.

Ngqura near Port Elizabeth.

Durban Harbour, South Africa

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Mr. Erasmus continued: “Transnet is a

Mozambique. This loyal Terberg customer

great reference to have when discussing

has awarded Terberg with several contracts

opportunities with new prospects. The

since the late 90s. A leading supermarket chain

Terberg tractors at Ngqura have been in

recently took delivery of a Terberg YT222 4x2

operation since the beginning of 2012 and

for their distribution centre. With the growing

we have had very positive feedback from

markets in Africa and with the cooperation of

Transnet. The tractor is a well-engineered

loyal and well established distributors, Terberg

quality product, which can easily withstand the

has a good basis for future growth.

tough circumstances of a port environment.�

Port of Ngqura, South Africa

There are also great opportunities in other sectors, such as industry and logistics. A good example is the special tractor (6x2) recently delivered to an industrial plant in

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Johor, Malaysia

PTP is a large and rapidly expanding container port on the river Pulai and benefits from the busy shipping routes in the area. The port has a capacity of around 8.4 million TEU per year.

PTP owns 212 Terberg YT tractors, and one of their contractors operates another 60 on the same site. This makes PTP our largest customer in Malaysia. These tractors were locally assembled by Terberg Tractors Malaysia.

In fact, the 1,000th Terberg tractor built in Malaysia was supplied to PTP in February 2011.

We are confidently looking forward to further developments in this market.

PTP, Johor, Malaysia

Terberg tractor no. 1,000 built in Malaysia, handed over to PTP by the board of Terberg Tractors Malaysia

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Moving h e av y loa d s i n i n d u s t ry

Terberg YT, TT and RT tractors are used in many industries for transporting up to 375 tonnes Gross Combined Weight.

Here the robustness and reliability of our products are highly valued. The ease of manoeuvring and the swivelling seats on some models are particularly useful when working in crowded yards. These are also valuable when operating inside buildings, where Euro 5 engines are required in the Netherlands. Our standard tractors are supplemented by the RT382 industrial tractor, whose fifth wheel lifting capacity of 45 tonnes is particularly useful in the steel industry. In addition, this unit is used for towing multitrailer trains. Our optional SafeNeck improves the weight distribution between the trailer and the tractor and can increase the load capacity up to 250% when operating on ramps and slopes.

IJTK The Netherlands IJTK provides on-site transport services for the Tata steelworks at IJmuiden. The company operates 10 Terberg 10x8 and 10x4 tipper trucks with large bodies for transporting raw materials and residues on the Tata site.

These trucks operate 24/7 with heavy loads.

IJTK also has 6 RT283 tractors and is about to purchase two more. These tractors are primarily used with Translifters and cassettes with a capacity of 110 tonnes to transport steel coils.

The tractors are also used with other heavy trailers and special compact trailers for areas where there are space restrictions. All tractors operate 24/7.

IJTK has chosen Terberg heavy tippers because of their expertise in developing heavy and

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Ron Kramer, Logistics Site Manager (l) and Ron van Arkel, General Manager Terberg Middle East FZE (r)

reliable off-road vehicles. The constant innovation and availability of tractors with engines meeting the latest emission standards are also important factors.

manufacturer in the world with an annual PET production capacity of close to one million tonnes per year.

sheet are exported worldwide, offering waste and cost reduction benefits, increased productivity for thermoformers and unmatched environmental advantages. In 2011 OCTAL replaced conventional road tractors for its

Octal Oman OCTAL is the largest PET resin manufacturer in the Middle East and the largest integrated PET sheet

The company’s state of the art manufacturing

internal logistics with two Terberg YT182

facility is located in the Salalah Free Zone,

tractors. Given their positive experience with

near the port of Salalah on the southern

these tractors, they have since purchased an

coast of the Sultanate of Oman. Primarily

additional eight units. Terberg is well-known

used for the food and consumer packaging

in this region; the adjacent Port of Salalah

industry, OCTAL’s PET resin and DPET™

currently operates over 160 Terberg tractors.

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have quite enough power for the loads our terminal tractors have to deal with every day.

We could do with more power when we have to pull loads of paper reels and pulp up the steep ramps to the ships.

Terberg shines on a hilly site It’s 800 to 900 metres from the mill to the quayside and that demands a lot of power from the tractors. That’s because unlike most industrial sites ours is quite hilly and the tractors

Metsä Board Corporation

Metsä Board Corporation in Husum: “We used

have to go up several slopes.” For that reason

Husum, Sweden

to use tractors of other makes, but we heard

the papermill decided to go a step further and

a lot of good things about Terberg units. For

invest in five of the more powerful Terberg

example, they are used at the paper terminal

RT323 4x4 326 HP tractors.

Finnish company Metsä Board Corporation has a large papermill 500 km north of Stockholm. The plant recently acquired five Terberg RT323 tractors to transport heavy loads such as timber for pulp production and reels of paper.

in Lübeck, an important transhipment port for our products. Our colleagues there really

One million tonnes per year

recommended these terminal tractors. So we

The terminal tractors have to cope with

went to Lübeck to take a look. What we saw

the ramps onto the ships, the hilly site and

was a powerful and stable terminal tractor which was also easy to use. A tractor with a generously sized cab, a clear view of all the

Eight of the thirteen tractors at the terminal

instruments and a good working environment

were supplied by Terberg. They shuttle

for the operator.”

between the papermill and the dedicated port on the Gulf of Bothnia. Metsä purchased the

More powerful

first three RT282 tractors in 2009. In the spring

After further assessments and tests of the

of 2012 they purchased five powerful RT323

Terberg tractors, working with Terberg

tractors. Both purchases were for the scheduled

Scandinavia, the Metsä Board papermill initially

replacement of older tractors which have

purchased three four-wheel drive RT282

worked hard at the plant.

units with 275 HP Mercedes engines. ”Our experience with the first three Terberg tractors

Logistic & Port Manager Carl-Einar Åstrøm of

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was very good. However, the RT282 doesn’t

Carl-Einar Åström, Logistic & Port Manager Metsä Board Corporation

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The Metsä Board papermill has some impressive statistics: The annual production is over one million tonnes: heavy loads. For example, they have to haul

Transport in the opposite direction is equally

Translifters with cassettes weighing around

busy. Every year the mill receives 3.1 million

60 tonnes if they are fully loaded with large

cubic metres of timber for paper production.

reels of paper. The terminal tractors also shift

Most of this comes directly from Swedish

large volumes of timber, using goosenecks and

forests, but around 1 million cubic metres come

large trailers which are continuously delivered

from the Baltic countries and pass through the

by ship. The timber is transported to the mill’s

busy port.

• 430,000

T fine paper for office use

• 300,000 T coated paper for magazines • 300,000 T pulp

90% of this has to be transported

woodyard and the loads are easily up to 70

to the port, and then by ship to

tonnes. On average, each tractor makes around

Lübeck and other destinations.

The remaining 10% goes to the

20 trips a day between the dock and the mill, hauling heavy loads.

Adapted from Linde Magasin, spring 2012

Scandinavian markets by road.

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Shifting pa r c e l s b y the thousands Terberg YT yard tractors (4x2) are used as shunters (tugs) at many distribution centres where they have proven themselves to be more appropriate for trailer shunting than conventional road tractors.

For example, they have an optimised driveline and gearbox, while their lifting fifth wheel saves time as trailers can be shunted without raising the landing legs. The high reliability and fuel efficiency of Terberg units come to the fore in these applications where they often have to work around the clock. Where permitted by local regulations, some operators also use these tractors for short trips on public roads. Operators using swap bodies appreciate the Terberg BC body carrier; it not only handles swap bodies very efficiently but can also tow semitrailers and drawbar trailers.

Robert Transport Canada

Robert Transport is one of Canada’s largest trucking companies with around 1,100 tractive units and 2,300 employees. The company is highly innovative and focussed on quality.

Robert Transport also provide storage and distribution services (warehousing, order preparation, repacking, etc.). To improve quality and efficiency the company decided to look for an alternative to some of the tractors being used at their distribution centre and for cross-dock operations.

On a visit to Europe, the company’s representatives visited Terberg and were favourably impressed by the quality of our products. Despite the higher initial cost than the other tractors, they recognised the advantages and decided to start by purchasing two of our YT182 4x2 tractors.

After careful analysis of the Canadian emission regulations, Robert Transport and Terberg choose Mercedes OM924LA Tier 4i engines.

These are four-cylinder units, unlike the six-cylinder units used in our other tractors.

The company’s experiences with the first two tractors were positive and they have ordered a further four units for use at their customers’ sites. These will be significantly customised to meet Robert Transport’s requirements. The special features will include air-conditioned cabs, engine heaters for use in cold weather, speed limiters, etc.

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Meeus Group

access to Rotterdam and Antwerp, two of the

because Terberg could supply shunters

Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands

world’s largest ports. The company provides

meeting the Euro 5 standard, which is a

groupage and full truck load services as well as

requirement for operations indoors in the

warehousing and logistics services.

Netherlands.

Netherlands and Germany through to Spain

Meeus has been a Terberg customer for 20

The group has around 20 shunters which are

and Italy. The group has approximately

years. They also operated shunters from

used both at the depot and for local deliveries

450,000 m² of warehouses in the Netherlands

a different manufacturer but moved back

to customer warehouses. Meeus Group

as well as an inland container terminal. Their

to Terberg units. This was because the

particularly appreciate the robustness of the

depot in Bergen op Zoom provides convenient

maintenance costs were lower and also

shunter bodies.

The Meeus Group companies operate several hundred trucks, covering the area from the

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number of distribution centres for ambient,

size by perfecting their logistics chain and by

Sainsbury’s

chilled and frozen foods. Apart from the

choosing suppliers equally dedicated to quality

United Kingdom

usual food and non-food supermarket ranges,

and efficiency. Consequently, the company

the company also supplies products such as

uses only Terberg YT182 shunters. When

Sainsbury’s is one of the largest supermarket

televisions, domestic appliances and furniture.

handling trailers at distribution centres, these

chains in the UK. The company operates a

Obviously, Sainsbury’s could only grow to this

dedicated units are huge time-savers.

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transports, food logistics as well as worldwide

there are inefficiencies if they are loaded with

Dachser Intelligent Logistics

air and sea logistics. A range of specialist

Europallets. “Hence, in the 1970s, Dachser

services, such as DIY Logistics with daily

was instrumental in the development of

Germany

deliveries to 18,000 Do-It-Yourself shops

swap bodies.” explained André Bilz, from

throughout Europe, completes Dachser’s

the technical department of Dachser’s

service portfolio.

headquarters. Typically these units are parked

Dachser is an internationally operating

on their folding legs at a loading bay. Once

logistics company with 21,000 employees, operating from 315 locations worldwide.

Although ISO shipping containers are now

loaded, a truck or body carrier drives under

The company is family-owned and focussed

an essential part of international logistics,

them and picks the swap body up by raising

on long-term strategies – just like Terberg.

they need costly handling equipment.

the air suspension or operating a lift; the legs

Their portfolio includes Europe-wide road

Furthermore, because of their dimensions

are then folded up, the body is secured to

the carrier, and the units are finally delivered to the destination where the process is reversed. Swap bodies are particularly popular in Germany where there are hundreds of thousands of units in operation.

At their depots, Dachser use Terberg BC swap body carriers. These are also fitted with drawbar couplings for drawbar trailers and with fifth wheels to haul and lift semitrailers.

Additionally, Dachser use a number of YT shunters.

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Duvenbeck germany

Duvenbeck, with its headquarters in Germany, has long been in the top-five of European automotive logistics specialists. The company is at the forefront of integrated logistics in this sector and specialises in providing comprehensive logistics solutions.

At the new Daimler factory in Kescemét, Hungary, Duvenbeck delivers components to site, undertakes some pre-assembly, and then supplies them just-in-time to the assembly line.

The company uses a Mobiler tractor to transfer swap bodies delivered by rail to the yard or directly to the plant or warehouse.

The Mobiler is a system of two arms fitted to a truck body which can extend sideways.

It is used to transfer containers and swap bodies between rail and road vehicles without the need for cranes or other handling equipment. This makes it much easier to integrate rail and road logistics as intermodal transfers are no longer restricted to dedicated terminals. Mobiler was originally developed

awkward. Terberg and Palfinger have now

in Switzerland and has been perfected by

cooperated to produce a Mobiler tractor. This

Palfinger. The containers and swap bodies have

combines the innovation of the Mobiler system

channels to accommodate the Mobiler arms,

with the typical robustness and fuel efficiency

or standard ISO shipping containers can be

of Terberg tractors.

fitted with Mobiler adapter blocks. Mobiler systems are usually fitted to conventional trucks

The Mobiler tractor is suitable for three shift

which transport the containers or swap bodies

operations, which road tractors simply cannot

over longer distances. However, terminal and

cope with. Furthermore, its fully hydraulic

distribution centre applications make special

steering system makes it easier to manoeuvre

demands. For example, getting on and off

than road tractors. The Terberg Mobiler tractor

a truck parked close to a railway wagon is

is a real step forward in intermodal logistics.

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Applications: • Transferring swap bodies and ISO containers from rail wagons to the yard and vice versa • Transferring swap bodies and ISO containers between rail wagons • Handling semitrailers • Handling drawbar trailers

terberg trucks

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TERBERG TRUCKS

BUKO, Beverwijk, The Netherlands

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terberg trucks Interview - Bert terberg

Terberg Trucks:

custom vehicles for on and offroad applications In the construction and civil engineering sectors Terberg is synonymous with powerful custom-designed trucks of the highest quality for transport and earthmoving applications. The company’s Truck Division has built up a unique reputation since it started 60 years ago by converting American ex-army vehicles.

complete custom vehicles are built, on the basis of our modular system. Terberg Benschop builds trucks with three, four and five axles and GVWs from 20 to 80 tonnes. The chassis and suspension are all built in-house. These units are fitted with high quality components from renowned manufacturers, such as Volvo cabs and engines, Meritor axles and automatic or manual transmissions. The modular system means our customers can have a truck built to their exact requirements.”

“We offer customers every option to have a truck built to their precise requirements.”

Bert Terberg is now a fourth-generation director and

do that both by modifying standards trucks and by

closely monitors the developments in the market,

building completely new vehicles.” Terberg has

ready to respond to them. “We have been given a

established an impressive reputation by building

The range of components covered by the system

great start, but we have to keep moving forward.

complete trucks under the company’s own

is continuously extended and reviewed to respond

Innovation and market focus are essential to success

name. These special vehicles are mostly used for

to current developments and our customers’

and our survival as a truck manufacturer.” Hence

construction and earth moving applications where

requirements. Mr Terberg gave an example: “A key

Mr Terberg’s comment about the great start. “The

a high payload capacity and multi-axle drive are

development is the introduction of Volvo’s Euro 6

foundations were laid by the earlier generations. We,

essential for on and off-road applications. “Our

engine in 2012. This engine is exceptionally clean and

the fourth generation of the family, have to continue

plant in Benschop is responsible for these heavy

quiet, and meets the new emission standards which

to build on them. That means working hard. Every day

designs, which require extensive modifications of

will be introduced in 2014.” These state of the art

we have to decide if there are new developments we

the chassis, suspension and driveline. This is where

applications ensure that all Terberg trucks offer the

can respond to. We have been doing that for years and

highest functionality, quality and durability.

still continue that tradition.”

Terberg Hoogeveen Entrepreneurial spirit is clearly one of the strengths

Terberg also means the best in commercial vehicle

of the family. After starting in 1947 by converting ex-

servicing. In the 1970s Terberg Benschop opened

army vehicles, Terberg introduced a three-axle truck

a service workshop in Hoogeveen which has now

of their own design. When a client requested a four-

developed into an all-round service centre for

axle model, to increase the payload by 10 tonnes the

trucks, trailers and vans. Terberg Hoogeveen is an

company built that, followed by a five-axle truck and

official service workshop for Terberg and Renault

many other versions. All these vehicles were custom

trucks and also provides maintenance, repair and

designed and produced in-house to meet special

inspection services for trucks and vans of all other

customer requirements.

makes. Additionally, Terberg Hoogeveen undertakes specialist operations such as truck modifications,

Special vehicles

chassis straightening and repairing all types of

Terberg’s greatest strength is responding to niches

driveshafts. Trucks are also modified by fitting cranes,

and needs which are not covered by standard

refrigeration units, container systems and positive

products. As Bert Terberg puts it: “We operate as

pressure systems. Mr Terberg: “Our workshop in

an extension of the large truck manufacturers. We

the region aims to provide a full range of services, Bert Terberg, director

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close to our customers. This is also attractive to

Because they offer similar scopes we can reallocate

operators of other brands as our services stand out

work between the branches. That allows us to

by an excellent price/quality ratio for maintenance,

respond quickly and provide a better service to

general repairs and crash repairs.

our customers.” so explained Mr Terberg. Terberg Techniek IJsselstein offers an even wider scope.

Terberg Techniek IJsselstein/Baarlo

This branch is not only an officially approved

Terberg is well-known as a manufacturer of

modification specialist for Volvo and Renault

trucks carrying the company’s name. Another

trucks, but also supplies a range of custom vehicles.

service provided by the company, modification

The director of the Truck Division concludes:

of standard trucks of all makes, is less visible as

“Any modification is possible, as long as there is

these vehicles do not carry the Terberg name.

a market for it.” He can see good prospects for

This is done by Terberg Techniek in IJsselstein

Terberg’s vehicle modification operations which

and Baarlo. These modifications include installing

are rapidly expanding. For example: international

additional axles, extending and shortening chassis

cooperation with Renault France on a range of axle

and driveshafts and fitting special bodies. Terberg

configurations, and with Volvo Equipment on the

Techniek Baarlo is also a dealer and installer of

introduction of a special 8 x 6 version of the Volvo

Atlas truck loading cranes and VDL hook and

articulated dumper truck.

cable lift systems for containers. Additionally, this branch offers a full service package for trucks and

This will allow Terberg to continue operating as a

vans. “The interaction between our operating

supplier of unique vehicles, which have had a loyal

companies results in intensive cross-fertilization.

circle of customers for many years.

Customers from the start Terberg has been building custom trucks for decades. The fact that some of our first customers (Van Bentum, Buko and Mourik) are still buying trucks from us several generations later underlines the quality of our products and the confidence our customers have in them.

SPECIAL projects Terberg produces a range of specialist trucks, one example being our standard tipper trucks for rough terrain applications in 6 x 4 to 10 x 8 configurations. We also build fully custom-made vehicles for specialist applications. Each of these vehicles is designed and produced in close consultation with the customer and the suppliers of the specialist equipment (drilling rig, crane, etc.) fitted to it. We also assess the requirements for the country where the truck will be used and arrange official approval for use on public roads (homologation).

On-site transporter Magnox South, Bradwell, Essex, England The two Magnox reactors on this site were shut down in 2002 after generating electricity for 40 years. The site is now being decommissioned. Some of the waste handling operations include the lifting and transport of heavy cast iron containers. Initially it was assumed that the site roads would have to be upgraded to accommodate the heavy vehicles required. Instead, it was decided to invest in a Terberg FM2850 with a 30 tonne FASSI crane. The sophisticated suspension system of this truck divides the load effectively between its fourteen wheels and five axles, allowing it to operate on the existing loads. As a result, there was no need to improve the roads, saving significant time and costs. The truck can carry both standard 20 foot containers and the dedicated cast iron containers, which are positioned and locked in place to ensure the correct axle loadings. The crane can lift 30 tonnes at 3.5 metres radius and 10.3 tonnes at 11.3 metres.

Other key features are that the truck can manoeuvre within the restricted space in the buildings and place

Van Bentum, Amsterdam

Mourik, Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands

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terberg trucks special projects

was fitted with a 90 bar gas compressor driven by a

of a vehicle. The driveline also required extensive

gas engine powered by gas from the pipeline. The

modification. To power the reel and the cleaning unit

vehicle has four props to provide a stable and level

installed on the well, the trucks were fitted with a

work platform. The Terberg engineering department

power take-off capable of providing up to 188 kW.

provided all the calculations and documentation

The trucks were also fitted with elevating control

required for approval in Turkey and ensured that the

rooms to give the operator a good view of the coil

appropriate sidelights, bumpers, etc. were fitted.

reel and the well. Fitting all the equipment within the limited space available was quite a challenge. To

Well servicing truck

cope with the climate conditions the trucks have an

Schlumberger, Russia

operating range of -40°C to +50°C. Our customer

Oil wells need to be regularly maintained to keep

now has two relatively compact well servicing

the heavy containers with the precision required.

production at the required level. The thick-walled

trucks that can reach even the most remote well

Phil Matthews, Magnox’s Senior Project Manager,

pipe (1” to 2 3/8”) used for this purpose is stored on

sites, enabling them to maintain the oil wells more

commented: “The vehicle exceeds expectations, it is

a reel, unwound, and pushed down the oil well. Well

efficiently.

extremely versatile and has an industry-first back-up

treatment fluids can then be introduced. Because

system.” The transporter is now in continuous use at

of their large diameter, the reels usually have to be

Steel mat trucks

the Bradwell site and will soon also be deployed at

transported on special trailers instead of trucks.

Terberg supplies dedicated trucks to contractors who

other Magnox sites in the UK.

However, these trailers cannot reach remote sites on

lay out steel mats or panels to make soft ground sites

rough terrain, which is common in Russia. To solve

accessible to heavy vehicles. When laying the mats

Gas pipeline service truck

these problems, we built two well service trucks,

the operator normally sits on the crane at the rear of

Botas, Turkey

based on our FM2000 8x8 design. To accommodate

the vehicle. From this position they can control not

Botas operates oil and gas pipelines in Turkey. In the

the large pipe reel, we had to develop a box frame

only the crane but also the steering and low forward/

past, when a natural gas pipeline section was shut

chassis for the truck instead of using the normal beam

reverse gears of the truck.

down for maintenance, the gas in the section was

chassis. This also ensures that the truck stays within

flared off. To reduce this waste of a precious resource,

the 4 metre size restriction and can therefore pass

This enables the operator to reposition the truck

Botas decided to invest in a gas compression truck to

through most tunnels and there is no need to apply for

without having to go back to the cab. As an

pump the gas from the shut-down section into the

outsize load permits.

alternative, we can supply a radio remote control system for both the crane and the truck. This has the

adjacent live section of the pipeline. This required a robust truck capable of operating on remote sites.

A further advantage of this design is its relatively

advantage of the operator being able to work from a

Given local legislation the weight was limited to 32

low centre of gravity which improves the stability

position with a good view of the work site.

tonnes. Enerflex (Canada), the supplier of the gas compression unit, selected a Terberg FM2000 8x8 truck as a base. This model is usually supplied as a tipper truck for use on rough terrain and has proven to be highly reliable. For this application, the truck

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T e r b e r g Sp e c i a l V e h i c l e s d i v i s i o n

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Terberg Benschop and international subsidiaries The main plant is at Benschop, the Netherlands, where our tractors are designed and built to customer specifications. The division has five international subsidiaries to bring us closer to our customers. Some of these subsidiaries also supply and support other makes of equipment.

Terberg Belgium

Terberg DTS

Terberg Middle East

Belgium

United Kingdom

United Ar ab Emir ates

This subsidiary

In addition to the

This subsidiary is

supplies our tractors

full range of Terberg

located in Dubai

to the Belgian market

tractors, Terberg

and supplies our

and undertakes

DTS also distributes

tractors and spares

scheduled inspections

terminal and

throughout the

in accordance with

industrial trailers,

Middle East and

local requirements.

Pieter Sanczuk

Many of our units

special airport Alisdair Couper

vehicles, Zagro rail

Africa and provides Ron van Arkel

after-sales support.

are operating in the busy port of Antwerp.

shunters and ACTIW LoadPlates in the UK and

Our vehicles have proven to be fully capable of

Terberg Belgium also supplies Still fork lift

Ireland. The company has a fully-equipped

dealing with the demanding climate conditions

trucks and other equipment.

servicing workshop and a large rental fleet.

in these areas.

www.terbergbenschop.be

www.terbergdts.co.uk

www.terbergmiddleeast.ae

Terberg Nordlift

Terberg Tractors malaysia

Germany

malaysia

This subsidiary

This company is

supplies tractors to

a joint venture of

the German market,

Terberg Benschop

where quality and

and Sime Darby

durability are highly

Industrial Sdn.Bhd.

valued. The company

In Malaysia, Terberg

emphasises flexibility, Arno Ortlieb

to ensure that

tractors are produced Wei Ching Boo

locally for the markets

customer expectations are not simply met, but

in Asia and the Pacific.

actually exceeded.

www.tractors.com.my

www.terberg-nordlift.de

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terberg people Interview - Arie Vuurens

Arie Vuurens:

On the road for training Terberg Magazine interviewed Arie Vuurens, After-sales Engineer. Arie joined the company aged 15, immediately after leaving school, and is still working at Terberg 47 years later. During the course of his career he has taken many evening courses in engineering and management. He started out working in production and eventually was appointed as After-Sales Manager, specialising in providing customer support and trouble-shooting. He has now moved into a training role.

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Arie told us about this current role: “I travel extensively to the US, Australia, Africa, etc. to give on-site training courses. Normally, I give a five-day course to service technicians and show them how to maintain the engine, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics. Fortunately, all the parts are readily accessible, which makes both training and maintenance much easier. I also give half-day courses to drivers to show them how to get the best out of their Terberg tractor.” Our customers appreciate the training as it helps them to keep their fleet in excellent operating condition, and at the lowest cost. They also value the quick delivery of spare parts and our after-sales support. In fact, Arie commented: “We have to sell the first tractor, but after that our after-sales support and the favourable comments from the drivers usually sell the next tractor, and the next one,….”

Although Arie now works mostly as a trainer, he still finds time for other pre-sales and after-sales assignments. For example, he recently visited a customer in Asia where some axles showed an unusual wear pattern. Arie is now investigating the case and thinks it might have something to do with the site conditions. He also visited a customer in the region to assess a site regarding its suitability for using our tractors.

Arie commented that he really enjoys all the travelling, meeting people, and seeing Terberg tractors being used in ports and distribution centres around the world. He noted:

“Our customers really appreciate the training we provide and apparently we do that better than the competition.”

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Accessories

Accessories to get even more out of your Terberg tractor

Grit/road salt spreader

We supply a range of useful accessories that make our tractors even more versatile. Availability varies according to the region, the items below are some typical examples. Please contact us, or one of our distributors, for information about the items available in your region.

Snow plough

Trailer for swap bodies

Variable height drawbar coupling on the front or rear bumper. These can be mounted at several heights, depending on the application.

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C o n s t r u c t i o n a pp l i c a t i o n s

Marti Tunnelbau AG, a Swiss tunnelling contractor, has been using Terberg RT tractors for well over ten years for on-site transport at the sites of two major construction projects. They chose the RTs as they have lower fuel and maintenance costs than road transport tractors and also last several times longer under arduous site conditions. The resulting lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is essential to them since a site may operate for more than a decade.

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C o nst r u cti o n applicati o ns :

New dumper for construction and civil engineering At Marti’s request, Terberg developed the

turn round in most tunnels. It is currently fitted

RT382, a compact dumper for use in tunnels and

with a 15 cubic metre tipper body, though larger

on construction sites. The vehicle is only 2.55

ones can be used. The payload is 40 tonnes and,

metres wide which allows for two-way traffic

fully laden, the RT382 can negotiate inclines of

in tunnels under construction, and it can also

up to 12%. Where appropriate, the tipper body

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Port tractors working in the mountains

can be replaced by a fifth wheel for towing heavy trailers. The The 180º swivelling driver’s seat speeds the work up and greatly improves safety. Finally, the unit has a significantly lower environmental impact than road haulage tractors.

To deal with long steep downward slopes, the RT382 is fitted with a Jacobs engine brake to prevent overheating of the retarder and conventional brakes. At one of the project sites, this engine brake allows the vehicle to descend 12% slopes with a length of more than 6 km with ease. In short, the RT382 dumper

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allows Terberg to bring reliability, versatility

Six Terberg vehicles are at work high in the

The site also operates two custom-designed

and fuel efficiency to a whole new market:

mountains in Switzerland. The contractor is

CC-RT222 container carriers for transporting

large construction and civil engineering sites,

building three tunnels for the expansion of

concrete and other materials. The four-wheel

especially tunnelling projects.

a hydroelectric power plant at a remote site

drive and robust design have proven their

that can only be reached by two dedicated

worth in this difficult environment and the

cableways. Four of our RT222 tractors haul

contractor is planning to use these tractors

trailers through the tunnels. Due to their small

for similar future projects. Although normally

turning circle, our tractors can turn around in

operating at sea level, it is evident that Terberg

the tunnel, but the trailers cannot. The trailers

tractors are equally suitable for working at

are therefore fitted with couplings on each side.

2,500 metres above it.

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Technical focus safeneck 速

SafeNeck higher loads and improved safety

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速

One of our customers asked for a better solution for hauling loads over 80 tonnes up and down RoRo ramps.

Although there are several options for this, such as using heavier tractors or fitting the tractors with ballast, none addresses the underlying issue: the poor distribution of the trailer weight between the front and rear axles of the tractor. This is because normally the load is applied to the fifth wheel towards the rear of the tractor and also because the fifth wheel has to be lifted to raise the rolltrailer off the ground.

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After pursuing several design options Terberg

free. The coupling provides two degrees

clearance makes it possible to negotiate

developed the patented SafeNeck system.

of freedom: rotation and tilt. This ensures

steeper ramps. Furthermore, the SafeNeck®

This provides a special coupling on the fifth

excellent stability and improved handling of the

makes it easier to pick a trailer up because

wheel frame, forward of the fifth wheel.

tractor and trailer. When the SafeNeck is not

of the improved view compared with a

®

®

This coupling receives the SafeNeck which

conventional gooseneck. Tractors fitted with

is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder to lift

a SafeNeck® coupling retain the fifth wheel

the trailer off the ground. As the trailer load

and can therefore also be used with road

is applied to the tractor in a more favourable

semitrailers and conventional goosenecks for

location and as there is no need to raise the fifth

greater operational flexibility. It only takes a

wheel the load distribution between the tractor

few minutes to couple a SafeNeck® to a tractor

axles is greatly improved. Consequently, the

and when not in use it is stored on a dedicated

loads which can be handled on RoRo ramps

stand. The hydraulic lift cylinder is operated

may be up to 2.5 times heavier than when

from the driver’s seat.

®

operating with a conventional gooseneck.

connected to a trailer, it rests on the fifth wheel

Furthermore the increased stability greatly

and a pin restricts its sideways movement for

The SafeNeck® system is the perfect solution

improves operational safety.

safety. This pin is engaged automatically.

for handling loads over 80 tonnes (reels of paper, heavy machinery, etc.) on ramps. Hence

The SafeNeck coupling on the tractor is made

Another advantage is that rolltrailers can be

the system is mostly used in ports with RoRo

of a special composite which is maintenance-

lifted up higher and the increased ground

operations.

®

Conventional gooseneck Rearward mounting position and high centre of gravity when lifted up while crossing a ship’s ramp. This reduces the load transfer to the front axle and therefore the safe permissible payload.

SafeNeck ® Forward mounting position and low centre of gravity. This enables the SafeNeck® to transfer a greater load to the tractor front axle and improve stability.

The safe working capacity of a standard RoRo tractor can be increased to as much as 250%.

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re-engineering the production line Interview - Theo Rosendal

Project Manager Theo Rosendal on the new production lines:

“The project has fulfilled all expectations�

Surprisingly, the economic downturn of a few years ago brought some benefits for Terberg Benschop. The temporary drop-off in orders provided us with breathing space to overhaul our production lines and prepare for future growth. The reengineering of the production lines has been an impressive feat, and implemented fully in-house.

Project Manager Theo Rosendal saw it as a great opportunity to apply all aspects of his automotive engineering and management expertise.

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there is a great interaction between the two.”

Increasing the capacity was only one of the objectives. “The quality of the end-product is even more important. Our earlier expansion had resulted in parallel processes and parallel teams to increase the volume. However, that made it more difficult to ensure consistent quality - just what we wanted to avoid.”

New production line, Terberg Benschop

Solving two problems at once

New production line, Terberg Benschop

During the preparation of the project, all After years of growth, Terberg Benschop had

aspects of the process were considered in

pleasant working environment. A further

outgrown the production plant. Theo Rosendal

detail and new developments in production

benefit is that by giving people a better work

explains: “It took a lot of improvisation to build

operations were assessed. After that, detailed

environment, they will enjoy their work more

all the vehicles our customers ordered. We

plans were developed for each building. “By

and do a better job. Ultimately, this improves

were planning to relocate part of the operations

dividing the operations into smaller units

quality and reduces absenteeism.” Theo

to a new building in IJsselstein, a nearby town. ”

we solve two problems at once: production

praised the commitment and flexibility of our

is increased to obtain a higher output and,

personnel during the refurbishment of the

Nevertheless, the economic downturn of 2008

because everyone works on the same line, the

plant and the internal relocations. “Because of

provided us with new opportunities. “When

quality is consistent. Improved control of the

the limited time available we could not consult

the production volume dropped we considered

process, cycle times and schedules is a further

everyone at the plant. Still, we did get a lot of

the options for expanding the capacity of the

advantage. This allows us to improve the

internal input by involving internal specialists.

Benschop site. The temporary downturn gave

quality and reliability of the deliveries to our

We had shown everyone a model of the new

us the breathing space to re-engineer the plant.

customers; and they tell us that we have made

plant and now that it is operating we are

That would have been impossible if we had

real progress.”

listening to them and using their suggestions to

been running at full capacity. In other words, you can use lean times to increase capacity for when the economy improves again.” Theo’s plan was welcomed by the management and he was asked to work with Gerard Verdam, Engineering & Production Manager, and a small team to develop the project in detail.

further optimise it.”

“You can use lean times to increase capacity for when the economy improves again.”

The new YT tractor production line has now been operating for a year and the new lines for the other vehicles will be completed soon. The project has fulfilled all expectations. “We are already benefiting greatly from the decisions we took at the time. The business is doing well and this might turn out to be one of our

Consistent quality This was just the sort of challenge Theo

Other benefits

best years yet. We can now meet the demand

enjoys. As an engineer in the Development

Our own people are also benefiting from the

without having to improvise all the time.” The

Department, he was fully familiar with both

changes. “We have studied the ergonomic

project was done completely in-house. Theo

our products and the production process. “In

aspects in detail to minimise the physical stress

Rosendal enjoyed having the opportunity to

this company you simply can’t separate those.

on our production personnel, to provide them

implement it and was recently appointed as

As all our products are extensively customised

with the right tools, and to create a more

Manager of Production and Quality.

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rail/road vehicle

RR222 rail/road vehicle finds a home in KlaipĂŠda, Lithuania

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The RR222 was developed by Terberg in

radius, 6.88 metres, is ideal for operations on

The RR222 is used for shunting wagons with

cooperation with Zagro, a Germany company

busy sites and the vehicle can be supplied for all

fertiliser and agricultural products which are

specialising in rail/road vehicles. It is equally

track gauges from 1.0 to 1.668 metres.

loaded, unloaded and weighed at the terminal.

JSC chose this unit because it was the perfect

effective on paved surfaces and on railway track. The two driver’s seats ensure that the

The first RR222 to come off the assembly line is

fit for their requirements and also because they

driver always faces in the driving direction. On

now hard at work at the JSC KlaipÄ—da Container

are very satisfied with their 11 Terberg YT and

track the unit can handle a Gross Combination

Terminal in Lithuania. This is the second

RR tractors.

Weight of up to 2000 tons. The small turning

largest container terminal in the Baltic States.

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c o r p o r at e i n f o r m at i o n Why choose Terberg?

Why choose Terberg?

These hands will tell you why:

Your mechanic:

Your buyer:

because our tractors are designed for ease of maintenance

because spares are delivered quickly

Your accountant:

Your driver:

because reliability and operational efficiency reduce costs

because they can do their work efficiently and in comfort

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Quality and CSR

Quality and corporate social responsibility go hand in hand At Terberg we have always felt that we not only have responsibilities towards our customers and our employees, but also to society in general.

Environmental protection, well beyond statutory requirements, is an

after on the second-hand market as they still have years of productive

important element of our corporate social responsibility. Currently, the

life in them. Finally, when our products are scrapped they can largely

key issue in this context is resource use, especially energy use. Hence

be recycled. It is also Terberg’s policy to offer new engine models with

our refurbished production plant has many energy-saving features.

lower emissions well before they become mandatory. Our new electric

However, the greatest energy savings are associated with use of our

tractor takes this development to its ultimate conclusion as it has zero

do the job right the first time every time tractors by customers. Our constant focus on optimising the driveline

emissions at the point of use as well as a reduced noise level. Terberg

and fuel efficiency of our tractors significantly reduces their carbon

also aims to be a good neighbour. Our upgraded production plant has

footprint. The robust design and ease of maintenance help extend

improved acoustic insulation to reduce our impact on the surroundings.

the life of our products. Excellent manoeuvrability means that our

We also support local sports clubs and other societies. To us this is

customers can get the work done with fewer tractors, operating fewer

an essential part of running a business. In essence, the quality of our

hours, saving even more fuel. Furthermore, after being retired from

products and our commitment to corporate social responsibility are all

intensive use at a port or distribution centre our tractors are still sought-

based on the same principle: Do the job right, the first time, every time!

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c o r p o r at e i n f o r m at i o n Distributors

EUROPE

Italy

Turkey

Manuport SRL

FNT Mumessillik Ithalat

Belgium

Genova

Istanbul

Terberg Belgium

manuport.it

fnturkey.com

terbergbenschop.be Latvia

Ukraine

Cyprus

Willenbrock Latvia SIA

LLC Trans-service KTT

Alexander Dimitriou & Sons Ltd

Marupes Novads

Odessa

Nicosia

willenbrock.lv

transservice.com.ua

Lithuania

United Kingdom

Czech Republic

Willenbrock Baltic UAB

Terberg-DTS Ltd.

Linde Material Handling

Vilnius

Elland, Halifax

Praha

willenbrock.lt

terbergdts.co.uk

dimitriou.com

linde-mh.cz Malta Estonia

MB Services Limited

Willenbrock Baltic OU

Hal Far

Tallin

mbmalta.com

willenbrock.ee

Middle East Iran Morva Commerce Co.pjs

Poland

Tehran

Finland

TMH Polska Sp. Z.O.O.

morvacommerce.com

Sigma Trukit Oy

Jaktorow

Helsinki

toyota-forklifts.pl

sigmatrukit.fi

Iraq Boranex L.L.C.

Russia

Dubai

France

ZAO Konecranes

FranceTruck S.A.

St. Petersburg

Israel

Goussainville

konecranes.eu

David Czapnik & Sons Ltd.

francetruck.com

Rishon Le Zion Scandinavia

czapnik.co.il

Germany, Switzerland, Austria

Denmark, Norway, Sweden

Terberg Nordlift GmbH

N.C. Nielsen A/S

Jordan

Hamburg

Spøttrup

Etco Engineering Trading Contracting S.A.R.L.

terberg-nordlift.de

nc-nielsen.dk

Amman

Greece

Slovenia

D.F. Sarantopoulos S.A.

Okovje D.O.O.

Kuwait

Athens

Podnart

ExpoTech International

sarantopoulos.com.gr

okovje.si

Hawally

etcogroup.com

expotech.biz Hungary

Spain

Toyota Material Handling Kft

Alfaland S.A.

Lebanon

Budapest

Madrid

Etco Engineering Trading Contracting S.A.R.L.

Toyota-forklifts.hu

alfaland.es

Beirut etcogroup.com

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SPECIAL VEHICLES

Distributors

Syria

Tunesia

Malaysia

Megarbane Trading Company

Dalmas

Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

Aleppo

Sidi

Selangor Darul Ehsan tractors.com.my

megarbane.com United Arab Emirates

South America

Dubai

Argentina

terbergmiddleeast.ae

A.G. Pruden & Cia S.A.

Africa

Philippines Pink Armour Corporation

Terberg Middle East FZE

Manila

Martines, Buenos Aires

Sri Lanka

agpruden.com.ar

Premium International Ltd. Colombo

Brasil

premium.lk

Algeria

Rimac Importacao, Exportacao et Representacoes

Sarl K. Om Algerie

Sao Paulo

Taiwan

Ain Taya

rimac.com.br

Accumulator International Inc. Taipei

Egypt

Uruguay

Kabadaya Co. for Specialized Equipment

Uranel S.A.

Cairo

Montevideo

Thailand (Laem Chabang) Yasith Co. Ltd.

special-equipment.com Lybia

accumulator.com.tw

Austr alia

Bangna, Bangkok ejbowman.co.uk

Sunrise Int. Trading & Service Co. Valletta

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Vietnam

sunrisetrading.en.alibaba.com

Clark Equipment Pty.Ltd.

CICA Vietnam Ltd.

Hornsby

Ho Chi Minh City

clarkequipment.com

cica.com.vn

Morocco SRM Groupe Premium Lissasfa, Casablanca groupe-premium.com

Far East

Nigeria & Ghana

China

Paterson Simons & Co Ltd.

Sui Hing Machinery Suppliers Ltd.

Brighton, East Sussex

Shenzhen

patersonsimons.com

suihinghk.com

South Africa

India

Eqstra

Portrucks Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Pomona, Kempton Park

Chennai

eiegroup.co.za

portrucks.com

Sudan

Korea

Mago Engineering Trading Co. Ltd.

HGNS Incorporation

Khartoum

Seoul

magoengineering.com

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Terberg Group B.V. Holding Company (The Netherlands)

Special

Environmental

Modification

Modification

Vehicles

Equipment

Trucks

Cars & Vans

Terberg Benschop B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Environmental B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Techniek B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Specials Belgium N.V. (Belgium)

Terberg Hoogeveen (The Netherlands)

Terberg Machines B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Techniek Baarlo B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg

Terberg Matec Nederland B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Kinglifter B.V. (The Netherlands)

Belgium (Belgium)

Terberg D.T.S. (UK) Ltd (United Kingdom)

Terberg Matec Belgium BVBA (Belgium)

Terberg Nordlift GmbH (Germany)

Terberg Matec France SARL (France)

Terberg Middle East FZE (Dubai, U.A.E.)

Terberg Matec U.K. Ltd (United Kingdom)

Leasing

Other Activities

Terberg Leasing B.V. (The Netherlands)

Terberg Leasing Baarlo (The Netherlands)

Terberg Tankstations B.V. (Fuel stations) (The Netherlands) Eurec B.V. (Sales / RentalCampers) Special Transport (The Netherlands) Terberg Exploitatie Maatschappij B.V. (Real Estate) (The Netherlands)

Terberg Kinglifter Wesel (Germany)

The Terberg company was founded in 1869 and is still fully family-owned. The group

Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

Special Transport Vehicles B.V. (The Netherlands)

now includes a number of operating companies serving various parts of the vehicle-related market.

All Terberg companies aim to serve their customers in accordance with our core values: • entrepreneurial spirit • innovation • quality • flexibility • customer focus • integrity

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SPECIAL VEHICLES

Special vehicles This division includes Terberg Benschop and its subsidiaries in the Netherlands and abroad.

Environmental equipment This division manufactures waste handling equipment such as waste bin lifts as well as related hardware and software.

Truck modification This division modifies trucks by installing special equipment (e.g. for container and skip handling), modifying the chassis, etc.

The workshops also undertake truck repairs and statutory vehicle inspections. Terberg Kinglifter produces truck-mounted fork lift trucks.

Car and van modification This division modifies cars and light commercial vehicles.

The modifications span a wide range: for wheelchair users, police forces, mobile offices, maintenance contractors, etc.

Leasing This division is the largest independent car leasing and rental operator in the Netherlands.

Other activities This division operates fuel stations in the Netherlands, sells and rents camper vans, and manages the group’s real estate portfolio.

This magazine is a publication of Terberg Special Vehicles B.V. P.O. Box 2 3405 ZG Benschop The Netherlands Tel. +31 348 45 92 11 Copyright:

Text and photographs may only be reproduced with permission from the Communication Department of Terberg Special Vehicles B.V. September 2012

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