Dearman, the so-called clean cold technology company, says it will be exhibiting its zero-emission transport refrigeration system at the CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham).
Refrigeration
Conti Hybrid drive-axle tyres are now also available as hot-retreaded ContiRe Hybrid HD3s in sizes 295/80 R 22.5, 315/70 R 22.5 and 315/80 R 22.5.
Tyres & Retreads
Quinn Building Products says it is boosting productivity and fleet efficiency by specifying 50-tonne Renault Range K 8x4s and 39-tonne Range C 10x4s, as part of its four-year fleet replacement programme.
Rigids
Tracey Concrete has extended its ready-mix fleet with three MAN TGS 8x4s fitted with Liebherr mixers, citing the vehicle’s “strong chassis” as reasons for the selection.
Concrete Mixers
Giti Genesis tyres – Giti Tires’ rebranded and reworked GT REE-Tread range – will be debuted at this year’s CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham).
Tyres & Retreads
Synergy Braking Technology is a new friction brand for commercial vehicle brakes developed by Synergy Braking.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Aerodynamics and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) consultancy TotalSim has been awarded funding from OLEV (Office for Low Emission Vehicles) and Innovate UK to develop an aerodynamics configurator for commercial vehicles.
Aerodynamics
Hebridean haulier DR MacLeod has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz truck – a high-spec Actros tractor, selected after successfully trialling a demonstrator for a week.
Tractor Units
Montracon’s new MT45 plant and machinery carrier will make its debut at this year’s CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham).
Trailers
Finnish trailer manufacturer Ekeri Trailers will be showing a new Ekeri ADR EX III semi-trailer, as purchased by specialist carrier, LSS of Bristol, at the CV Show (25—27 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Trailers
BPW has announced that it will use the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham) to showcase its drum and disc brake axles, featuring Eco Plus 3 hubs with Eco Air Compact suspension.
AxlesDuring production the split pin for the brake pedal cross shaft may not have been correctly installed, which could result in a reduction of braking effort. Recall all affected vehicles to check and, if required, fit a split pin or further secure the currently installed split pin. Vehicle ID: A731408 to B742429
Recalls