CLEAR International has just issued its latest forecast for the West European Trailer Market. Since the last report in May several West European economies have had their forecasts for 2019/20 economic growth downgraded yet again. In the first six months trailer demand was up by 0.4% but a fall of… Read more »
Valley Wholesale Carpets first choice is Cartwright
Valley Wholesale Carpets has recently taken delivery of a tri-axle semi-trailer box van from Cartwright, saying they would not go anywhere else for their trailers. The well-known carpet wholesaler, as a result of satisfaction with previous orders, ordered its latest box van from Cartwright. One of the main features is… Read more »
Expanding haulier returns to Krone for easy loading all round
Hawkins Group the Staffordshire-based logistics and warehousing operator has once again expanded its vehicle fleet, as new contracts in the UK and Europe add to the company’s rapid growth. An additional two Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders and a Krone flatbed trailer have recently been delivered and, says the company, the… Read more »
Fox Brothers expand with new walking floor trailers
Lancashire based bulk haulage company, Fox Brothers, have seen recent expansion within the past 18 months. With their fleet size increasing from 40 to over 60 units in addition to the new trailer additions opening up more contracting and supply opportunities. The Legras Walking Floor Trailers, with 130 cubic yard… Read more »
Schmitz Cargobull helps Charles Russell International capitalise on capacity
Heavy transport specialist Charles Russell International has maximised its opportunities in Europe by introducing Schmitz Cargobull’s versatile MEGA curtainsiders into its fleet for the first time. The Cheltenham-based operator’s nine new assets are fitted with VARIOS Technology, meaning each has an adjustable height roof which can be altered to meet… Read more »
TIP ‘Scotland’ re-locates branch to Chapelhall
As part of its business expansion plans, TIP Trailer Services has relocated its branch in Scotland from its site in Motherwell to a brand-new modern 5-acre site at nearby Chapelhall. The move, which was completed in the last few weeks, more than doubles the available workshop capacity, in addition to… Read more »
Still going strong after 15 years and over 2000 trailers
Dennison Trailers have been building high quality trailers for over 50 years, with an emphasis on continuous product development, engineering excellence and the ultimate in customer service levels. The family run business have supplied over 50,000 trailers to the commercial trailer market since 1964. In 2006 Dennison Trailers fulfilled on… Read more »
Alloy Bodies celebrates five decades of innovation
Leading commercial vehicle bodybuilder Alloy Bodies is celebrating a major milestone – the Manchester manufacturer has racked up 50 years in business. From humble origins, Alloy Bodies has grown to become one of the top names in the industry, and is now the bodybuilder of choice for discerning operators across… Read more »
Carrier Transicold Supra® 1150 MT units added by Williamson Foodservice for demanding Northern Scotland deliveries
Williamson Foodservice has taken delivery of two new trucks, each mounted with a powerful Carrier Transicold Supra® 1150 MT (multi-temperature) unit. Based in Inverness, the new vehicles strengthen Williamson Foodservice’s 40-strong commercial fleet and will carry out demanding delivery operations across northern Scotland. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier,… Read more »
Specialist furniture carrier increases operating capacity with new bespoke Cartwright equipment
Morecambe-based specialist furniture carrier F Edmondson & Sons is operating with increased capacity as a result of ordering two new drawbars. These vehicles have low-ride Mercedes prime movers and Cartwright trailers using bespoke Cartwright demountable boxes and chassis equipment. “The two new drawbars, which have interchangeable demountable boxes, now have… Read more »