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Maintenance
for the good times and the bad
Since 1990, Michael Lawrence has been running operations
at Irish Truck and Trailer Co Ltd, seeing it through
the good times and the bad. He spoke to Irish Trucker
about what the company has to offer, how he came to
be its sole Managing Director and hopes for the years
ahead.
SDC
appoint southern sales manager
Leading trailer manufacturers SDC recently increased
their presence in the Republic of Ireland with the appointment
of Kevin McGuckin as area sales manager.
Now
you can get all make parts from SDC
SDC are not only the largest trailer manufacturer in
the UK but their parts and service department has now
introduced an innovative all makes parts programme for
trucks.
The
ram repair specialists
Athy Trailers & Engineering Ltd is a family-run
business specialising in hydraulic ram repair among
other things. Managing director Martin Kelly recently
took time out to talk to Irish Trucker about this thriving
Co. Kildare-based operation.
Gray
& Adams secures largest ever NI trailer order from
McBurney Refrigerated Transport
Gray & Adams (Ireland) Ltd. has secured an order
to build 42 new refrigerated trailers for McBurney Transport.
As well as this order, McBurneys have taken on a further
20 Gray & Adams trailers on a contract hire basis
from Grays Rentals Plc, taking the total number to 62!
ESR
defy the odds
The haulage industry has many different areas and all
are important in order to keep operations running smoothly.
In this fickle business, it is of the utmost importance
to keep downtime to a minimum. Companies like ESR acknowledge
this fact and their policy is built around it.
A
new beginning
From its brand spanking new state-of-the-art headquarter
in Toomebridge, McErlean Trailers is setting its sights
on a bright and productive future.
Talking
tanks at top commercial vehicle exhibitions
Heil Trailer continued to demonstrate their commitment
to the tanker market and portrayed great presence at
this years FPS Exhibition and CV Show. Both shows were
a huge success according to Nigel Chesterman, General
Manager for Heil Trailer International. We were delighted
with the amount of positive interest received and the
number of new enquires.
STAS
launches new UK & Ireland dealer network at TIP-EX
2007
Demonstrating the companys fullest possible commitment
to its customers, STAS comes to TIP-Ex 2007 with a new
dealer network for the UK and Ireland.
Longstanding
relationships - the key to Gray & Adams success?
As the Gray & Adams group celebrates 50 years in
business, and Gray & Adams Ireland has just moved
through the quarter century, they are delighted to report
that there are some customers that have dealt with the
company from the very beginning.
BDF:
Ireland's premier diagnostic service centre
As part of its comprehensive range of services, trailer
repair specialist BDF Commercials Ltd. has developed
into a fully-equipped diagnostics service centre. The
North County Dublin company has been appointed an approved
service centre for WABCO and Haldex braking systems.
Irish Trucker travelled to Lusk for a closer look
Benton
Bros completes all-Dennison fleet with 34 new trailers
Lincolnshire based haulier Benton Bros (Transport) Ltd,
has ordered 34 new trailers from Dennison, bringing
the company’s all-Dennison fleet up to 200.
Chief
of Irish trailer manufacturing! Chieftain Trailers -
market leader
Chieftain Trailers - market leadersChieftain Trailers
Ltd, have just completed a state of the art facility
spending £1.85million at their premises outside
Dungannon, N.Ireland
Kel-Berg
workshop
Demand for Kel-Berg bodied tipper trucks has reached
a point where assembly by a dedicated team at the companies
Weston on the Green headquarters has become necessary.
Boom
times ahead for Moffett under new licence agreement
MOFFETT, the largest manufacturer of truck-mounted forklifts,
is to build a new type of machine, equipped with a highly
versatile and revolutionary telescopic boom, as part
of a worldwide licensing agreement with its developers,
Combilift, based in Clontibret, Ireland.
A
commercial success
O’Shea Commercials Ltd. was originally founded
by Sean and Mary O’Shea over 25 years ago. Sean
is still head of this family-run business, which has
grown from strength to strength over the years.
Overloaded
Tippers pushing businesses to break the law
Current Wheelbase Legislation states that the legal
gross combination weight for tipper trailers is dependent
on their length, up to the maximum of 44 tonnes.
Demand
for quarry vehicles
Demand for short-term hire of quarry related road vehicles
has been a major factor in Kel-Berg Trailers and Trucks
Ltd decision to enter this market.
Stonehall
Shunty ... the smarter choice
The Stonehall Shunty, a truck mounted forklift developed
and built by Stonehall Engineering of Shannon, Co. Clare
is a relative newcomer to the Irish & UK markets
but it has been making a big impression in the industry
since its arrival.
Siblings
blending well in managing mixers
Danielle and Caol McIvor were presented with a daunting
task when their parents decided to take a backseat in
the family mixing business, Eurotruckmixers Ltd., but
they have risen to the responsibility of being in charge.
H.M.T.
choose more Dennison curtainsiders
H.M.T. Shipping of Warrenpoint, Co Down have added to
their fleet of around 450 trailers with four more curtainsiders
from Dennison Trailers.
Young's
- for all your truck repairs
Young’s Truck and Tractor Repairs carry out repairs
to all makes of trucks, tractors and trailers. Here,
Managing Director Denis Young gives us the lowdown on
the busy Mitchelstown concern and outlines the company’s
plans to go down the diagnostics route.
Dennison
expands parts business
Dennison Fast Parts, the all makes semi-trailer parts
operation of Dennison Trailers, is expanding its operations
with the appointment of two new sales executives.
Nooteboom
takes over Kennis Trailers
Kennis Trailers, a division of Pacton B.V. in Ommen,
specializes in the manufacture of brick-trailers for
the construction industry.
Rennicks
further improves road safety by making truck mounted
crash cushions available to hire
Rennicks, Ireland's leading provider of road traffic
signage solutions, is now one of the largest suppliers
of Truck Mounted Crash Cushions to the road construction
and maintenance sectors within Ireland.
Stonehall
Shunty to prove a big hit
Since its launch last year, the Stonehall Shunty truck
mounted forklift has attracted plenty of interest. Here,
Stonehall Engineering Sales and Export Manager James
McInerney explains why the Shunty holds the edge over
its rivals.
STAS
Tipping Trailers
T.C. Trailers have been appointed as Sole Distributor
for Ireland (including N. Ireland ) for STAS tipping
trailers.
Rock
'N' Roll with a MOFFETT-KOOI
Dublin was set for the Vertigo Tour of U2 and with over
240,000 visitors during the 3 days of the concert in
June, it presented a major logistical challenge.
Jimmy
Kelly opens new state-of-the-art facilty
Jimmy Kelly Truck & Trailer Bodies officially opened
its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Castledermot,
Co. Kildare in July.
Donegal
Co. Co. opts for DAF
Donegal County Council recently took delivery of a new
DAF FAT.CT 75.310 6X4 supplied by DAF Distributors Ireland
Ltd.
Menzies
opts for Iveco
Menzies Distribution Ltd has taken delivery of six Iveco
vehicles to support its new three-year contract for
the nightly trunking of two national newspapers,the
Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, across Scotland.
Skeath's
secret
Mark Skeath has been running his own successful national
and international refrigerated transport company for
the past eight years. He gave an overview of the companyÕs
operations to John Loughran.
Equine
Express
The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the national
hunt season for owners, trainers, riders and punters
alike on both sides of the Irish Sea. On the eve of
this yearÕs festival John Loughran caught up with horse
transport specialist George Mullins, and filed this
report.
The
stakes are high
Stakeholders, including the haulage industry had until
the end of January to make a submission to the Department
of Transport on whether it is necessary to introduce
a maximum height limit for HGVs.
Lawrence
of Tralee
When it comes to trailer repairs and maintenance in
the Munster region, Michael Lawrence of Irish Truck
& Trailer Co. Ltd has few peers. John Loughran reports.
Galway's
Greenest
Evergreen Fields Ltd t/a SmythÕs Transport based in
Dunmore in Co. Galway has been in the organic waste
disposal business for the past 20 years.
The
pride of Kildimo
The Walsh name has been synonymous with the haulage
scene in Co. Limerick since the mid 1920s. Here Sean
Walsh explains the evolution from steam thrashing to
international haulage.
Heil
signs agreement with Formula International
Heil Trailer International has developed rental agreement
with Formula International.
First
Dennison platforms for Ryans Transport
Ryan Transport has taken delivery of the first Dennison
platform trailers to go into service with the well-known
Cardiff-based haulier.
Leading
road tanker manufacturer relocates to Kingsbury
Leading road tanker manufacturer Heil Trailer International
has relocated from Bilston to new premises in Kingsbury.
Going
from strength to strength
Paddy Casey has been in the trailer business for the
best part of 25 years. Based at the M7 Business Park,
Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare, his company Casey Trailers
Ltd continues to go from strength to strength. John
Loughran reports.
Armoured
curtains from Boyriven
A revolutionary new answer to the age-old problem of
keeping loads secure behind vulnerable curtain siding
material has been launched on to the UK market by pan-European
commercial vehicle parts manufacturer Boyriven.
VBG,
Fontaine and York Big D products are now all available
from Ireland's leading supplier of coupling equipment
for the commercial vehicle market!
Newbridge Metal Products Ltd. is the Irish agent for
VBG, the world’s largest manufacturer of automatic
drawbar couplings for heavy goods vehicles.
Texaco
chooses Heil
Leading road tanker manufacturer, Heil Trailer International,
has recently supplied Texaco Ireland with eight new
petroleum semi trailer tankers,which will be used to
deliver fuel products throughout the Republic.
Bulmer
buys "The best Slider in the Business
Container haulage specialists, Bulmer Logistics of Malton
in North Yorkshire has taken delivery of 29 Dennison
skeletal trailers, a mixture of 14-lock sliding and
4-lock lightweight models.
Tipp's
premier truck and trailer repair specialists
Truck and trailer repair specialist Bawn Trucks Nenagh
celebrated 10 years in business this year. Owner Eamon
Maher gave John Loughran an overview of the company’s
activities.
Celebrating
40 years success
Ireland’s leading trailer manufacturer, Dennison
Trailers is celebrating 40-years in business this year.
Irish Trucker joined in the Birthday celebrations.
Safer
Tipping
Every business strives to achieve greater efficiency
and productivity. If you are a trailer operator or if
your business involves providing transport solutions
and tipping, then safety is your number one priority.
Liam
Carroll plumps for Dennison
The Liam Carroll Group, based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary
has taken delivery of four new Dennison curtainsider
trailers - the first Dennison trailers to join the transport
and logistics provider’s fleet.
BDF
Commercials leaves the competition trailing in their
wake
Trailer repair specialists BDF Commercials celebrates
20 years in business this year. Owner John Friel took
time out to talk with Irish Trucker.
NR
Evans returns to Thermo King
Leading temperature controlled distribution company
NR Evans has recently taken delivery of 20 new trailers
fitted with Thermo King Sterling refrigeration units,supplied
by Marshall Thermo King.
Thermo
King's new structure
In a move to enhance the scope of solutions Thermo King
offers to customers in the climate control industry,
the company has joined forces with sister company Hussmann
under a single management structure within Ingersoll
Rand Climate Control (IRCC).
A
Peach of a choice
D & M Motor Services was recently appointed a Brake
Master service centre for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE
and WABCO. Owner Doug Peach told Irish Trucker the deal
represents a considerable feather in the cap for the
company.
Cream
of the crop
Stewart's Vehicle Services on the main Derry to Belfast
road is a professional, customer focused HGV maintenance
and repair business out of the very top drawer. Owner
Michael Stewart gave Irish Trucker the guided tour.
Irish
Tanker Centre takes centre stage
The Irish Tanker Centre has held the official sales
and service agency for Heil Trailer International since
January 2003. Managing Director Mark O'Brien reviewed
the company's recent "Open Day" with John
Loughran.
Safer
by Design
BP is taking delivery of 30 new petroleum semi-trailers
from Heil Trailer International, which have a number
of features making them among the safest on the road.
Running
rings round the opposition
Ring Road Ltd, the truck and trailer repair specialists
was recently appointed a Brake Master Service centre
for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE and WABCO. Managing
director Shay Murphy gave Irish Trucker the inside track.
Breaking
new ground
JAY Commercials Services based on the Kinsale Road in
Cork was recently appointed a Brake Master service centre
for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE and WABCO. Joint
owner John McCarthy told Irish Trucker the deal represents
a considerable feather in the cap for the company.
Perish
the thought
Fresh produce company; Sam Dennigan & Co. has one
of the “tastiest” fleets of trucks and trailers
in Ireland. Transport manager Brian Jones gave Irish
Trucker an overview of the company’s operations.
Sharp
minds, strong bodies
Since its genesis in 1999, Jimmy Kelly Truck & Trailer
Bodies Ltd. has blossomed into a phenomenal success
story. Maintaining a strict adherence to excellence
and a dictum of moving ahead of the times rather than
with them, the Kildare-based bodybuilder continues to
go from strength to strength.
Davie
Malcolm chooses Thermo King
Davie Malcolm has recently taken delivery of his second
Thermo King SL-400e refrigeration unit from Thermo King
Northern. The state-of-the-art SL-400e units on G&A
trailers were specifically chosen for his European deliveries
of fresh lamb.
Dennison
equips quick change artists
Felixstowe-based container specialists Bawdsey Haulage
has taken delivery of 10 tandem-axle long-nose skeletal
trailers from Dennison Trailers of Lancaster.
WG
unveil engine/compressor set
The introduction of 44 tonne operation had led to an
increase in demand for engine/compressor sets on powder
tankers.
United
Dairy Farmers chooses Crossland
United Dairy Farmers, Northern Ireland’s largest
dairy produce business, has recently taken delivery
of two new 23,000 litre ex-farm collection tankers from
Crossland Tankers.
D.W.
Weaver chooses Crossland
D.W. Weaver Limited, one of the largest independent
ex farm milk hauliers in the UK, has just taken delivery
of two new reload trailers and a refurbished 16,000
litre farm collection tanker from Crossland Tankers.
MAN
TG-A with single tyres at the rear
The first two MAN TGA 18.480 semi-trailer tractors fitted
with single tyres on their rear axles, are now operational
in Germany.
Cool
Running
South West Refrigeration as the title suggests specialises
in the sale, installation and maintenance of transport
refrigeration systems from its base in Castletroy, Limerick.
General manager Richie Ryan told Irish Trucker business
is positively booming.
Midland
is at the hub of component retailing
Midland Truck and Trailer Spares Ltd is an end-user
supplier of axle and suspension components throughout
the country. Managing director Fergal Mulligan told
Irish Trucker the company's ongoing success has been
built on delivering high levels of customer service.
Kel-Berg
Trailer helps Benson Box deliver more for less
Benson Box operates from a modern complex near Leicester
and produces printed carton board packaging for the
fast moving consumable goods industry.
Kel-Berg
Wagon and Drag stands the test of time!
Dennis Standing of D.S. Standing, Thornborough near
Buckingham has just purchased a Kel-Berg Wagon and Drag
Tipper combination for his aggregate business.
Muldoon
at the leading edge of bulk transport solutions
Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd has designed manufactured
and supplied leading edge transport solutions to the
bulk materials distribution industry in Ireland for
more than 25 years. John Loughran visited the progressive
company at its ulta impressive premises in Dungannon,
Co Tyrone and was bowled over by the experience.
Transpec
ring the changes
Transpec Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of one of Europe's
leading axle maufacturers, BPW Limited, is responsible
for the distribution of BPW axle components in the Republic.
Josef
Warmeling is the new Director of International Key Account
Management at Schmitz Cargobull AG
At the beginning of February 2003 Josef Warmeling (40)
took over as Director of International Key Account Management
at Europe’s market leader for commercial trailers.
Thermo
King's cryogenic technology
Thermo King's environmentally friendly cryogenic transport
refrigeration technology is gaining popularity around
the globe, as demonstrated by two recent orders.
Regular
roadside assistance - and much more besides
Belfast-based John Beers Plant & Commercial Repairs
specialises in the repair of lorries, trailers, diggers
and essentially all types of vehicles and machinery.
Its wide-ranging sphere of expertise also extends to
incorporate a comprehensive 24-hour breakdown recovery
service.
Wilson
Takeover
Montracon and Ross and Bonnyman have come to an agreement
where Ross and Bonnyman will take over the sales, manufacturing,
design and development of the Wilson Double Deck range
of Tail Lifts and Elevating Floor that formed the Electro
Hydraulic part of the Wilson Double Deck products acquired
by Montracon in 2001.
Thermo
King Europe appoints new Vice President of Sales and
Service
Thermo King has announced the appointment of Mark Watson
as Vice President, Sales and Service, ESA Truck and
Trailer with effect from May 1
Therm
Bloc has the solution
Fledgling Dungannon based company Therm Bloc Systems
has devised a duel temperature partition for use in
refrigerated trailers that is both innovative and practical
to use.
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