Don-Bur has announced a £4 million investment to mass produce a range of standard product types, including curtainsider and box van trailers, and a new double-deck design for pallet network operators.
Trailers
Retailer Coop is opening a new vehicle maintenance unit (VMU) at its distribution site in Wellingborough, run in partnership with Scania dealer TruckEast.
Workshop
First Bus is beginning a widescale modernisation project for maintenance of its UK fleet, rolling out an enterprise asset management (EAM) system from software business Infor.
Workshop Management Systems
SmartWitness is showcasing three new and upgraded video telematics software solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Telematics
TruTac is launching a new integrated version of its TruLicence system at next week’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Driver CPC
Software provider r2c Online says technician productivity could be transformed with its live video streaming technology, which it will be launching at the forthcoming CV Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Workshop Management Systems
MAN Truck & Bus UK will be exhibiting a range of vehicles at next week’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May), from the 5-tonne TGE minibus and the 3.5-tonne TGE flatframe chassis cowl, through to the 6x2 TGX XLion flagship tractor and a TGX 41.640 8x4/4 BBS heavy haulage prime mover.
Alternative Fuels
Chereau will be demonstrating the progress of its Inogam Evo multi-year product evolution strategy at next week’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Trailers
Vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics will be launching its new Ultrasonic Detection on-screen display (pictured), an integrated device designed to reduce information overload for drivers, at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
CV Show
Thermo King and Frigoblock will be presenting ranges of electric, hybrid and lower emission diesel solutions for the UK transport sector at the Commercial Vehicle Show, next week at the NEC (30 April to 2 May).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Stoneridge will be showcasing its new smart tachograph – the SE5000 Connekt – and Annex 1C workshop offering at next week’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Telematics
Tyre manufacturer Giti will be exhibiting its new GTR955 Combi Road trailer tyre at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
Tyres & Retreads