Scallop fishery nets its first Schmitz rigid reefer06 November 2014

West Coast Sea Products has taken delivery of its first Schmitz Cargobull rigid reefer, after the trailer manufacturer was able to supply a custom-built body, assembled by West Midlands-based Bevan Group, within eight weeks.

The Schmitz M.KO Cool body is mounted to a 26-tonne DAF 6x2 rigid, replacing a vehicle that has been on the scallop fishery's fleet for a decade.

A movable bulkhead has expanding seals and gas strut assistance, enabling load space to be divided into two compartments. This gives the operator the ability to transport both fresh and frozen scallops at the same time.

Robert Scott, transport manager at the Kirkcudbright-based business, says his usual supplier couldn't meet his timescale.

"We then found out that Schmitz Cargobull also manufactures rigid reefers – and they were able to build the body and have it fitted here in the UK in ultra-quick time. It was exactly what we were looking for, and at a competitive price."

The body was assembled at Bevan's Oldbury factory and features a bolted and galvanised sub-frame, with two drains and taps to clear water from the body.

Author
Laura Cork

Related Companies
Bevan Group Bodies Ltd
Schmitz Cargobull (UK) Ltd

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