Drinks manufacturer invests in Bevan21 body21 April 2011

As part of AG Barr's drive to reduce its carbon footprint, the independent soft drinks manufacturer has bought an environmentally-friendly Bevan21 truck body.

Fitted to a 26-tonne MAN chassis, the aerodynamic buckleless curtainsider is part of the first order placed by the Irn-Bru drink producer with dry freight bodybuilder Bevan Group.

Its new truck body employs an innovative system that allows the curtains to be fastened using quick-release buckles fixed to the side raves and mounted internally – so protecting them from fouling by road dirt.

Not only does this set-up allow quicker access to the load, but the absence of external straps and buckles also leaves a smooth, clean expanse of curtain for the distinctive Irn-Bru livery.

Graeme Kay, head of logistics at AG Barr, says the decision to place its first order with Bevan was based on a two-year trial and on consultation with site management teams, who were invited to submit operational recommendations.

"We decided to purchase the Bevan21 for the trunking role, because it met all of our operational and environmental criteria," he explains.

"We are continually looking at ways of reducing our environmental impact by saving energy, cutting waste and reducing our carbon footprint, and we are confident that this new vehicle will make a positive contribution."

AG Barr's first Bevan21 operates from the company's depot in Walthamstow, north London, and trunks to wholesale customers located throughout southern England.

Independent tests of a Bevan21 confirmed that Bevan's streamlined body – which is also available as a box – is capable of cutting fuel bills by more than 15%.

Author
John Challen

Related Companies
Bevan Group Bodies Ltd
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

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