BPW infomobil hits Ireland
The BPW “infomobiz” (roadshow to you or me!) rolled into town recently as part of the German company’s quest to become the number one trailer axle and suspension supplier to end users here in Ireland. Noel Shine spoke to Eamon McGurren, B.P.W’s Irish sales engineer at Transway Spares Ltd Clondalkin as a training course was in progress inside the aforementioned infomobil.

Doing it right the first time
Marketing Manager Dorothea Keating, and Group Distribution Manager, Ken Townsend give John Loughran an overview of Celtic LinenÕs operations.

Aiming to keep up to pace
Brian Clarke Transport has been involved in haulage and distribution for 21 years. The Dublin based haulage company has been hit hard by the driver shortage. Brian explained that half his fleet is lying idle because he cannot recruit reliable drivers. John Loughran reports.

Covertec
Established in 1991, Covertec Ltd., manufacture P.V.C. Covers for the transport industry, as well as providing a full design, graphics and sign writing facility. Irish Trucker took a look at this ongoing success story.

Cuisine de France
Cuisine de France is Irish. While the brand may have a definite international flavour (pun intended!) about it, rest assured Cuisine De France is an Irish success story par excellence!

Digitek CCTV
Digitek CCTV launch groundbreaking vehicle reversing safety systems for the European transport industry.

Encore extends Michelin’s truck tyre service package
Encore is the name of an entirely new service package from Michelin, which meets the demands of the UK commercial vehicle operators. Encore recognises the requirements of today’s busy fleet managers. These professionals require a single source to provide a total tyre life package.

Air Freight and groupage specialists
Fynes Transport Services was launched eight years ago. The company has navigated a successful upward flight path ever since. Derek Fynes, Managing Director of the Santry based air freight and groupage specialists took time out to speak with John Loughran.

Plain sailing
In French transport parlance, Brittany-based Gulf Stream Ferries is located in Department 29. But in real-life terms, the young, vibrant company is in a class of its own.

Handling & Storage Equipment Ltd
In April of this year world renowned fork truck manufacturer Linde Lansing acquired a majority shareholding in Dublin based Handling & Storage Equipment Ltd.. H.S.E.L.’s Managing Director, Tony Cooke explained the benefits of being part of a multi national company to John Loughran.

A window of opportunity
Eyeing an opportunity and then seizing the moment is what makes entrepreneurs stand out from the rest of us mere mortals. In this regard, Tyrone native Sean Jordan is a man who is deserving of our respect.

Going it alone
John Kenny set up his own transport company in 1990 when the opportunity arose to haul bulk cement for Roadstone Provinces Ltd., in the Galway area. He looked back on an eventful ten years with John Loughran.

Nigel Cousins shines through at the Mitsubishi Trucks Fleet Golf Classic
A delighted Nigel Cousins, of Mallusk Accident Repair Centre, came out on top at the Mitsubishi Trucks Fleet Golf Classic at Glasson Golf Club in Athlone on 28th August last. Playing off a handicap of 13, Cousins accumulated a tremendous 42 points to win first position in the classic.

Murphy bodybuilders appointed BIZIEN agent
Murphy Bodybuilders, Dundalk are delighted to report that they are now the sole Irish agents for BIZIEN refrigerated trailers. The Dundalk based Bobybuilding firm now offer a full sales and repair service to customers throughout Ireland, North and South. BIZIEN Carrosserie, of Roscoff, France manufacture a range of high-quality refrigerated trailer units for all applications.

Stephen Nolan Transport
Stephen Nolan Transport has been involved in hire for reward haulage since 1963. Established by his late father Stephen, James Nolan carries on the proud family tradition. He spoke with John Loughran.

Bold new livery for Seatruck vessle Riverdance
Seatruck Ferries vessle the mv Riverdance emerged from Cammell Lairds shipyard this week after her scheduled re-fit confidently displaying the company’s striking new livery. The unconventional bold colour scheme has already excited much comment in her homeports of Heysham and Warrenpoint. The bright blue hull and biscuit accommodation section will be replicated on her sister vessle the mv Moondance, which also operates on the Irish sea route.

Roadlink and Koni
Roadlink International Ltd., the leading independent distributor of CV brake, axle and suspension components has recently been appointed the exclusive distributor for Koni bus, truck and trailer shock absorbers in Ireland.

300 deaths so far
The carnage continues unabated. At the time of writing more than 300 people had lost their lives this year on Ireland’s roads.

Schmitz Cargobull & A1 International join forces
Schmitz Cargobull (UK), the country’s leading manufacturer of temperature controlled semi-trailers, has taken a majority share holding in A1 international, the Essex based trailer sales and aftermarket specialist.

Stena Line introduces new ship for Dublin-Holyhead service
Stena Line has announced the introduction of a new Ropax (freight and passenger) ship to replace the Stena Challenger on its Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead service, boosting both freight and passenger capacity on the route.

Dunshaughlin Training Services
Dunshaughlin Training Services, trading as Advanced National Training Services have opened its doors to the Irish industrial and transport world. Fork lift, manual handling, first aid, security and Haz training are just part of an overall package being offered by A.N.T.S. Also offered is ISO and Health/Safety consultancy which all combined mean that the industrial and services industry can now contact the experts for either training or advice for their particular requirements.

New products from VBG on show
Coupling manufacturer VBG limited continues to develop its modular range of fifth wheel and trailer equipment to improve ease and safety of operation, reduce maintenance and simplify installation. A range of new products, together with other recent developments were show at Frankfurt.

Commercial Vehicle testing
Filling out forms for vehicle testing has up to now been a necessary but time-consuming chore for test stations nationwide. However, Irish Company, ASC Software, are about to revolutionise the way in which forms for heavy good vehicles are issued and tests conducted, through the introduction of their new Commercial Vehicle Testing (CVT) software package.

The port of call
A £1 million investment programme is set to consolidate the port of Waterford’s reputation as one of the foremost ports in the country.