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DAF in action<br />
Magazine <strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks N.V. September 2010<br />
DAF LF Hybrid<br />
in production<br />
by the end <strong>of</strong> 2010<br />
DAF Trucks at IAA 2010 in Hanover:<br />
‘DAF, a <strong>World</strong> <strong>of</strong> Applications’
www.zf.<strong>com</strong><br />
ZF technology –<br />
the intelligent choice.<br />
Automatically safer<br />
with AS-Tronic.<br />
For heavy long-distance transport, distribution traffi c, or special vehicles – trucks safely drive<br />
ahead <strong>of</strong> the pack with the N° 1 automatic transmission. The DAF AS-Tronic helps drivers bring<br />
their cargo safely to their destination, as it takes the stress <strong>of</strong>f the driver, enabling him to<br />
concentrate on the road. DAF AS-Tronic. Safe to say it’s N° 1<br />
Driveline and Chassis Technology<br />
ZF AST08-16 KE-COMMUNICATION
DAF in action<br />
In this issue<br />
DW14249303<br />
4. DAF in the news<br />
6. DAF Trucks at IAA 2010<br />
in Hanover: DAF, a <strong>World</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Applications<br />
10. DAF LF Hybrid in production<br />
by the end <strong>of</strong> 2010:<br />
‘Green in distribution’<br />
12. Harrie Schippers, President <strong>of</strong><br />
DAF Trucks N.V.: “Getting close<br />
to the customer is our greatest<br />
strength"<br />
16. Thick-skinned creatures<br />
in Europe<br />
19. Elst Transport pleased with<br />
DAF and Saxas<br />
20. Goodyear's ‘Mission<br />
Impossible’<br />
22. Meiller cooperates closely<br />
with the truck industry<br />
24. Municipality <strong>of</strong> Bottrop<br />
collects 800 tonnes <strong>of</strong><br />
household waste each week<br />
27. Hubert Knümann sen.<br />
Container Service in Bottrop,<br />
Germany<br />
Colophon<br />
DAF in action is a publication<br />
<strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks N.V.<br />
Edited by: Corporate Communications<br />
department<br />
P.O. Box 90065, 5600 PT Eindhoven,<br />
the Netherlands<br />
www.daf.<strong>com</strong><br />
Design and printing: GPB bv, Leiderdorp<br />
The power<br />
<strong>of</strong> an organisation<br />
In less than 8 years, DAF Trucks has grown from being one <strong>of</strong> the smallest truck<br />
producers in Europe to one <strong>of</strong> the largest. Last year, DAF reached the number one<br />
position in the tractor segment. That position has been further strengthened over<br />
the first six months <strong>of</strong> this year.<br />
In the 15 tonnes plus segment (the largest market segment in Europe) DAF is<br />
market leader in many countries including the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, the<br />
Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Hungary. In Germany we are the top<br />
imported truck brand and in many other European countries we have significantly<br />
improved our position in recent years. Indeed, we are <strong>of</strong>ten asked what this<br />
enormous success is down to.<br />
The principal reason, <strong>of</strong> course, is that we have a superb range <strong>of</strong> products that<br />
perfectly meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our customers. However, besides having excellent,<br />
reliable and efficient products, the success <strong>of</strong> DAF is also attributable to the<br />
efficient organisation behind the products. More than a thousand enthusiastic and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional DAF dealers in Europe are on hand for our customers quite literally<br />
round the clock, giving sound advice before sales and optimal support once the<br />
truck is in service. DAF has consciously opted for a network <strong>of</strong> independent<br />
dealers. Apart from our three DAF-run dealer <strong>com</strong>panies, all DAF dealers are<br />
independent operators who are in touch with the market place and who do their<br />
utmost to keep their customers satisfied. DAF Trucks, PACCAR Parts and<br />
PACCAR Financial view their most important task as optimally supporting the<br />
dealers; so that—together with our dealers—we can be the best partner in the<br />
business. That is the power <strong>of</strong> DAF. That is the power <strong>of</strong> an organisation that<br />
has customer satisfaction as its most important starting point.<br />
Based on that philosophy and on our drive to provide customers with the best<br />
products and services, we will continue to build on our success in the years ahead.<br />
Not only in the tractor segment, where we are have already achieved a leading<br />
position, but also in the area <strong>of</strong> rigids and special vehicles. Because DAF also has<br />
much to <strong>of</strong>fer here: two, three and four axles, both single and double drive, in a<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> different versions. We <strong>of</strong>fer efficient and durable transport solutions<br />
for a wide variety <strong>of</strong> transport segments. Together with partners from the superstructure<br />
industry, we will be presenting a number <strong>of</strong> different products at the<br />
IAA 2010 with the slogan: DAF, a <strong>World</strong> <strong>of</strong> Applications. Because the leader in<br />
tractors has more to <strong>of</strong>fer!<br />
Ron Bonsen<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
Marketing & Sales<br />
3 DAF IN ACTION
DAF in the news<br />
LF best imported<br />
7.5 tonner in Germany<br />
The DAF LF was recently named the ‘Best 7.5 tonner’ for<br />
trucks imported into Germany. The award was received by<br />
Hans Posthumus, Marketing Manager at DAF Germany.<br />
During a major annual event in Stuttgart, ETM Verlag, the publisher<br />
<strong>of</strong> the German technical journals Lastauto Omnibus, Fernfahrer and<br />
Trans Aktuell, handed out a large number <strong>of</strong> awards in an equally<br />
impressive number <strong>of</strong> categories covering trucks, buses and delivery<br />
vehicles. What was unique here is that the award winners were<br />
chosen by the readers <strong>of</strong> the German technical journals, namely the<br />
users themselves. Almost 8000 readers took part in the survey.<br />
Hans Posthumus (left) received the award from Matthias Rathmann,<br />
Editor-in-Chief <strong>of</strong> Trans Aktuell.<br />
Abbey Road Tanks, which uses DAF CF85 vehicles,<br />
was named ‘UK Haulier <strong>of</strong> the Year’.<br />
D A F I N A C T I O N 4<br />
Leyland Trucks wins<br />
Manufacturing Excellence<br />
Award<br />
For the second year in a row, Leyland Trucks was recently<br />
awarded the title <strong>of</strong> overall winner <strong>of</strong> the ‘Manufacturing<br />
Excellence Awards’, or the MX Awards. The MX Awards are an<br />
initiative by the leading association <strong>of</strong> mechanical engineers in<br />
the United Kingdom: the 160-year-old 'Institution <strong>of</strong> Mechanical<br />
Engineers’ (IMechE).<br />
In the 28-year history <strong>of</strong> these awards, no organisation has ever won<br />
the prize two years in a row. In addition to the overall award, Leyland<br />
Trucks – which also produces the DAF LF – also won in the ‘Business<br />
Development and Change Management’ category.<br />
Leyland Trucks has won awards in individual categories in previous<br />
years. Last year – in addition to the overall award – the <strong>com</strong>pany won<br />
in the ‘Customer Focus’ category and in 2008 in the ‘Best Financial<br />
Management’ and ‘Logistics and Resource Efficiency’ categories<br />
DAF's CF85 once again named ‘Fleet Truck <strong>of</strong> the Year’<br />
During the presentation <strong>of</strong> the prestigious ‘Motor Transport<br />
Awards 2010’ in London, the DAF CF85 was hailed the ‘Fleet<br />
Truck <strong>of</strong> the Year’ for the third year running. The ‘Motor<br />
Transport Awards’ are organised by the British magazine<br />
‘Motor Transport’.<br />
Never before in the history <strong>of</strong> the ‘Motor Transport<br />
Awards’ has a truck been ‘Fleet Truck <strong>of</strong> the Year’<br />
three years in a row. It is also the tenth time that the<br />
DAF CF85 or one <strong>of</strong> its predecessors has won this<br />
award.<br />
The award was presented to Ray Ashworth,<br />
Managing Director <strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks UK. “We are proud that the<br />
DAF CF85 has won this major award”, says Ashworth.<br />
“Everybody in the transport sector and in our DAF team recognises<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> this award, because it is the choice <strong>of</strong> the fleet<br />
owners themselves.”<br />
“The fact that we won in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – the three most<br />
challenging years in the entire history <strong>of</strong> the British transport<br />
sector – underlines the value <strong>of</strong> this award. The award emphasises<br />
the extremely low fuel consumption and overall efficiency <strong>of</strong> the<br />
CF85, in <strong>com</strong>bination with the excellent support <strong>of</strong> our extensive<br />
network <strong>of</strong> devoted dealers.”
Ron Bonsen, member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks N.V.<br />
and responsible for marketing and sales, hands over a memento to<br />
Roger O’Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> Babcock International Group -<br />
Africa Division, at the signing <strong>of</strong> the contract with Babcock International.<br />
New DAF distributor<br />
in South Africa<br />
DAF Trucks N.V. recently signed a contract with the Africa<br />
division <strong>of</strong> Babcock International Group covering marketing,<br />
sales and service activities for DAF trucks on the South African<br />
market. Babcock will also represent PACCAR Parts in order<br />
to guarantee first class availability <strong>of</strong> parts for DAF vehicles<br />
throughout South Africa.<br />
Babcock International Group PLC is one <strong>of</strong> the leading UK <strong>com</strong>panies<br />
in the field <strong>of</strong> technical services and provides services to many<br />
sectors <strong>of</strong> industry such as energy, defence, tele<strong>com</strong>munications,<br />
education and transport.<br />
Babcock will set up three new sites for the sale and maintenance<br />
<strong>of</strong> DAF trucks. The first will be in Johannesburg, followed by sites<br />
in Durban and Cape Town. Ten existing service dealers will also<br />
form part <strong>of</strong> the network. “Our goal is to achieve a market share<br />
<strong>of</strong> 10% in the heavy truck segment within five years”, says Roger<br />
O’Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> Babcock International Group<br />
- Africa Division.<br />
Comet's LFs have a very streamlined superstructure, which reduces fuel costs<br />
by 12%. In addition, the unique shape <strong>of</strong> the bodywork helps to make the<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany more recognisable.<br />
CF85s for HOYER<br />
In mid June HOYER Netherlands took delivery <strong>of</strong> nineteen CF85<br />
tractors. This was a major order from one <strong>of</strong> Europe’s largest<br />
bulk and tank transporters in the chemical industry.<br />
Sixteen <strong>of</strong> the CFs are being used internationally from bases in<br />
the Netherlands, and three from bases in Belgium. Each truck has<br />
been supplied with a MultiSupport repair and maintenance contract<br />
and also a contract with PACCAR Financial Europe, both with a five<br />
year term. HOYER’s Fleet Manager, Wim van Halum, and Johan<br />
Witteveen, Corporate Center<br />
Procurement Manager, have clear<br />
opinions about why the decision<br />
was made to purchase DAF<br />
tractors: “Low costs per kilometre,<br />
reliability and driver <strong>com</strong>fort<br />
played a key role”, says Wim van<br />
Halum. “However, our excellent<br />
relationship with the dealer<br />
was also a factor”, adds Johan<br />
Witteveen. “Our site in Rotterdam<br />
has its own workshop where we<br />
carry out routine work, but we go<br />
to the dealer for the bigger jobs.<br />
And the dealer is always available<br />
to help us.”<br />
Johan Doensen from International Fleet Sales (left), hands over the keys to one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 19 CFs to Fleet Manager Wim van Halum.<br />
Comet opts for partnership<br />
Comet, the British retailer <strong>of</strong> white goods and home appliances,<br />
delivers its products using a fleet <strong>of</strong> no fewer than 174 DAF LFs.<br />
These trucks travel back and forth between 260 shops, 14 distribution<br />
points, five regional distribution centres and naturally<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> customers all over the United Kingdom every day.<br />
"For our fleet operations we always need to find a balance between<br />
good customer service, our responsibility for the environment and<br />
the safety <strong>of</strong> drivers and road-users", says Ian Markham <strong>of</strong> Comet.<br />
"At the same time we need to ensure maximum efficiency and<br />
minimum costs. Long-term business partnerships are therefore<br />
essential for us. We are keen to work with people who can effectively<br />
help us achieve our goals, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether this is reducing<br />
emissions, improving safety or lowering costs. DAF understands<br />
our market and contributes towards our success.”<br />
5 D A F I N A C T I O N
DAF Trucks at IAA 2010 in Hanover:<br />
‘DAF, a <strong>World</strong> <strong>of</strong> Applic<br />
Hanover. 23 to 30 September. IAA 2010. One <strong>of</strong> the most important truck and transport exhibitions in<br />
Europe. DAF Trucks – a PACCAR <strong>com</strong>pany – is exhibiting the 12-ton LF45 hybrid truck, which is going<br />
into production at the end <strong>of</strong> this year. The stand <strong>of</strong> the leading manufacturer <strong>of</strong> tractor units in the<br />
European Union also places a major focus on the wide range <strong>of</strong> rigids, with a tailor-made vehicle for<br />
every application. Also at the IAA, DAF will be presenting a special edition <strong>of</strong> the XF105 Super Space Cab:<br />
the Blue Edition. And what's more, in a first for the truck industry, DAF is supplying all <strong>of</strong> its engine<br />
variants in ultra-clean EEV versions.<br />
DAF is further expanding its leading position in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> engine development by being the first<br />
truck manufacturer to <strong>of</strong>fer EEV versions <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong><br />
its engine variants. Due to the optimisation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
engine management system, several versions <strong>of</strong><br />
the 12.9-litre PACCAR MX engine can now also<br />
<strong>com</strong>ply with the EEV standard without a soot<br />
particle filter.<br />
Even before this year is out DAF will <strong>com</strong>mence<br />
production <strong>of</strong> the DAF LF Hybrid, a 12-ton<br />
distribution truck with a parallel hybrid system.<br />
The system reduces fuel consumption and<br />
therefore CO2 emissions by between 10 and<br />
20%, depending on the application. DAF is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the first European truck manufacturers to<br />
bring a hybrid truck into production.<br />
DAF IN ACTION 6<br />
Despite being the 'smallest' in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
volume <strong>of</strong> the seven truck producers in<br />
Europe as recently as less than ten years<br />
ago, with a market share <strong>of</strong> 16.3% for the<br />
first half <strong>of</strong> 2010 DAF has gained a very<br />
strong second position. DAF is the market<br />
leader in the Netherlands, Belgium, the<br />
UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania<br />
and Hungary. In Germany – the largest<br />
truck market in Europe – DAF has further<br />
consolidated its position as the leading<br />
import brand with a market share <strong>of</strong> 12.1%.<br />
In the total European tractor segment<br />
(15 ton+) DAF has achieved a market share<br />
<strong>of</strong> more than 21% during the first six months<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2010, making the Dutch truck manufacturer<br />
the market leader within the European<br />
Union. Naturally the aim is to further reinforce<br />
this position, but further growth will also<br />
need to be achieved by the wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
2, 3 and 4-axled rigids with a tailor-made<br />
vehicle for every application. In order to<br />
underline this, a number <strong>of</strong> fully constructed<br />
vehicles are to be exhibited – in collaboration<br />
with leading partners from the body<br />
construction industry – on the DAF stand:<br />
a three-axle LF55 with Saxas bodywork<br />
for the drinks industry, a three-axle CF75<br />
refuse vehicle with HN Schörling bodywork,<br />
a two-axle CF65 with a cooling body by<br />
Schmitz Cargobull, a three-axle CF85 with<br />
VDL hook-arm system, a three-axle CF85<br />
with a container-loading system by Gergen,<br />
a four-axle CF85 with a Meiller tipper and a<br />
three-axle XF105 with the BDF bodywork<br />
which is very popular in Germany.<br />
LF Hybrid in production<br />
Even before this year is out DAF will<br />
<strong>com</strong>mence production <strong>of</strong> the DAF LF Hybrid,<br />
a 12-ton distribution truck with a parallel<br />
hybrid system. The <strong>com</strong>mencement <strong>of</strong><br />
production follows a very extensive field<br />
test, in which vehicles have been tested<br />
for two years in the most diverse practical<br />
applications in daily use with customers<br />
in both the UK and on the continent. The<br />
use <strong>of</strong> hybrid technology can reduce<br />
fuel consumption and therefore<br />
CO2 emissions by between<br />
10 and 20%, depending on<br />
the application. DAF is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the first European truck<br />
manufacturers to bring a<br />
hybrid truck into production.
ations’<br />
The DAF LF Hybrid uses a parallel diesel/<br />
electric hybrid system, in which the truck<br />
is driven by the diesel engine, the electric<br />
engine or a <strong>com</strong>bination <strong>of</strong> both. The truck<br />
is fitted with the 4.5-litre PACCAR FR diesel<br />
engine, which <strong>com</strong>plies with the ultra-low<br />
EEV emission requirements as standard,<br />
without a soot filter. In the LF Hybrid, this<br />
engine produces a maximum power <strong>of</strong><br />
118 kW/160 hp and is linked to an automated<br />
Eaton six-speed gearbox (Autoshift).<br />
An electric motor has been installed between<br />
the clutch and the gearbox, which can<br />
provide drive as well as functioning as a<br />
generator. Energy released during braking<br />
is stored in the lithium-ion batteries for<br />
re-use during acceleration. Depending on<br />
the degree <strong>of</strong> charge <strong>of</strong> the lithium-ion<br />
batteries, a central <strong>com</strong>puter determines<br />
when the diesel engine provides the drive<br />
and when and to what extent the electric<br />
engine is used.<br />
A first: all engine variants available in EEV<br />
In the spring <strong>of</strong> 2008, DAF was one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
first truck manufacturers able to supply<br />
EEV versions as an option for all its models<br />
(LF, CF and XF) and is now further extending<br />
its leading position in the field <strong>of</strong> engine<br />
development by being the first truck<br />
manufacturer to <strong>of</strong>fer EEV versions for all<br />
<strong>of</strong> its engine variants.<br />
XF105 Blue Edition<br />
Following on from the successful ‘White Edition’, the DAF stand will be displaying the XF105 Super Space Cab<br />
‘Blue Edition’ – a model that stands out due to its unique paint colour and extensive range <strong>of</strong> features. This<br />
XF105 ‘Blue Edition’ is available in a limited series, exclusively for the German market. The truck is powered<br />
by the 460 hp 12.9-litre PACCAR MX engine, linked to an automated AS-Tronic twelve-speed gearbox. The<br />
specification includes Skylights, Xenon lights, a full aerodynamics package, Alcoa aluminium rims and air<br />
horns. Exclusive features <strong>of</strong> the cab <strong>of</strong> the ‘Blue Edition’ include its leather steering wheel, refrigerator,<br />
cab heater, extensive audio<br />
equipment and <strong>of</strong> course<br />
DAF’s famous ‘Night Lock’ that<br />
protects the driver from breakins<br />
and burglary.<br />
The FAR XF105 6x2 chassis for the BDF<br />
applications that are popular in Germany<br />
has been improved further through adjustments<br />
to the ECAS air suspension. As a result, the lifting device<br />
for the swap bodies operates more swiftly and there is an extra<br />
reserve in the event <strong>of</strong> overloading.<br />
7 DAF IN ACTION
‘DAF, a <strong>World</strong> <strong>of</strong> Applications’<br />
PACCAR Winch forecasts<br />
growth in Europe<br />
With its brands Braden, Carco and Gearmatic, the<br />
PACCAR Winch Division is one <strong>of</strong> the leading<br />
manufacturers <strong>of</strong> winches in the world for use in<br />
construction and forestry, oil extraction and transport<br />
but also for use on mobile cranes and for<br />
military applications.<br />
Under the brand names Braden and Gearmatic, the<br />
PACCAR Winch Division first and foremost <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> winches (planetary hoists) with lifting<br />
capacities <strong>of</strong> 1380 to 28,800 kilograms (3000<br />
- 64,000 lbs). In addition, a range <strong>of</strong> Magnum recovery<br />
hoists is available specifically for use in the<br />
oil extraction sector. These hoists feature pulling<br />
forces <strong>of</strong> up to 67,500 kilograms. Furthermore,<br />
hydraulically driven recovery hoists are available<br />
with pulling forces <strong>of</strong> up to 72,000 kilograms.<br />
Carco's winches have mainly been designed for<br />
use on tractors and bulldozers. The PACCAR Winch<br />
Division has a global network <strong>of</strong> independent and<br />
certified distributors, including sixteen in Europe.<br />
The presence <strong>of</strong> the PACCAR Winch Division at IAA<br />
2010 in September 2010 highlights the <strong>com</strong>pany's<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> significantly expanding its presence in<br />
Europe.<br />
In addition to the well-known tandem axle with<br />
hub reduction, the CF series is also available in<br />
some countries with a tandem axle with single<br />
reduction for use in 6x4 and 8x4 concrete mixer<br />
chassis. This means an extra load capacity <strong>of</strong> up<br />
to 800 kilograms.<br />
DAF IN ACTION 8<br />
Due to the optimisation <strong>of</strong> the engine<br />
management system, several versions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 12.9-litre PACCAR MX engine can<br />
now also <strong>com</strong>ply with the EEV standard<br />
without a soot particle filter. This currently<br />
applies to the 265 kW/360 hp and 300 kW/<br />
410 hp versions and from the start <strong>of</strong> 2011<br />
will also include the 340 kW/460 hp version,<br />
which are installed in the DAF CF85 and<br />
XF105. The fact that the EEV emissions<br />
values will be achieved without a soot<br />
particle filter means a weight advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> some 30 kilograms, whilst more room<br />
is left free on the chassis for the fitting <strong>of</strong><br />
larger fuel tanks.<br />
EEV specifications can also be met by the<br />
4.5-litre four-cylinder PACCAR FR and<br />
6.7-litre PACCAR GR engines in the LF<br />
and CF65 models without the use <strong>of</strong> a soot<br />
particle filter.<br />
More product news<br />
However, DAF will be presenting even<br />
more product news at the IAA 2010. For<br />
instance, further improvements have been<br />
made to the FAR XF105 6x2 chassis for<br />
the BDF applications that are popular in<br />
Germany. Adjustments to the ECAS air<br />
suspension mean that the lifting device<br />
for the swap bodies now operates more<br />
swiftly and there is an extra reserve in the<br />
event <strong>of</strong> overloading. In addition, the<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> an adapted steering box<br />
has further improved steering properties,<br />
particularly during manoeuvres.<br />
In addition to the well-known HT1355T<br />
tandem axle with hub reduction (21 or<br />
26 tons), the CF series is also available in<br />
some countries with the lighter 1132 tandem<br />
axle (19 tons) with single reduction for use<br />
on 6x4 and 8x4 concrete mixer chassis for<br />
GVWs <strong>of</strong> 26 tons for the FAT CF75 6x4 up<br />
to 32 tons for the FAD CF85 8x4. Thanks<br />
to the lighter 1132 tandem axle and the<br />
adapted chassis frame, extra load capacity<br />
<strong>of</strong> up to 800 kilograms has been achieved.<br />
The DAF CF65 in the 19-ton version is also<br />
available with a 13-ton rear axle for extra<br />
reserve on the driven axle and less chance<br />
<strong>of</strong> overloading with partial loads.<br />
Services around the product<br />
take centre stage<br />
To underline the importance that DAF and<br />
its dealers (approx. 1000 sales and service<br />
dealers in Europe) place on excellent service<br />
to support their leading products, services<br />
such as PACCAR Financial, PACCAR Parts<br />
and TRP are being given a prominent place<br />
on the DAF stand, as will DAF’s unsurpassed<br />
International Truck Service (ITS), Multi -<br />
Support Repair and Maintenance Contracts<br />
and DAF Connect, a <strong>com</strong>plete management<br />
system that optimises maintenance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vehicle fleet and efficiency in the workplace<br />
for <strong>com</strong>panies who carry out their own<br />
repairs.<br />
DAF dealers apply the "one-stop shopping"<br />
formula: all services and support under one<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>, so that customers can concentrate on<br />
their core business.<br />
DAF Telematics new functionalities<br />
The DAF Telematics System is a data<br />
<strong>com</strong>munication system that allows a
At its stand at the IAA, DAF also places particular<br />
emphasis on the facilities and services that<br />
support the product, such as the PACCAR Parts<br />
Max Card. Max Card holders can take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> exclusive <strong>of</strong>fers on parts, accessories and<br />
services.<br />
transport operator to further optimise the<br />
management <strong>of</strong> its fleet and business processes.<br />
Features <strong>of</strong> the DAF Telematics<br />
System are very easy access to data and<br />
extreme ease <strong>of</strong> use. A unique aspect is<br />
that all functionalities <strong>of</strong> the DAF Telematics<br />
System are integrated into one unit for<br />
maximum reliability and efficiency. A new<br />
web portal <strong>of</strong>fers even more options for<br />
usage and reporting. One <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
functions is "ge<strong>of</strong>encing". This involves<br />
sending a report when a truck is within a<br />
previously specified radius <strong>of</strong> the delivery<br />
address, so that the recipient is notified<br />
that the load will soon be arriving. From<br />
the home base, it is now possible to put<br />
together the most economical route and<br />
send it through to the truck. The number <strong>of</strong><br />
reporting options has also been expanded.<br />
Not only does DTS provide a detailed overview<br />
<strong>of</strong> the fuel consumption for a given<br />
truck, it can also issue other reports, for<br />
instance on the number <strong>of</strong> hours that the<br />
engine was running while stationary – all<br />
with the aim <strong>of</strong> optimising efficiency even<br />
further. There is now also an interface<br />
available to link the DAF Telematics system<br />
to the customer's existing back-<strong>of</strong>fice<br />
system for an efficient and 'real-time’<br />
exchange <strong>of</strong> data between transport<br />
management systems and the vehicle.<br />
PacLease<br />
With a fleet <strong>of</strong> almost 4000 vehicles,<br />
PacLease, a PACCAR <strong>com</strong>pany just like<br />
DAF, is one <strong>of</strong> the largest truck and trailer<br />
hire <strong>com</strong>panies in Germany, which stands<br />
out due to its extensive and varied range <strong>of</strong><br />
vehicles, with tractors, rigids and a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> trailers. The network <strong>of</strong> locations<br />
where PacLease is established recently<br />
expanded from 8 to 24, as 14 DAF dealers<br />
now also <strong>of</strong>fer PacLease's services.<br />
DAF Components<br />
DAF Components is the fastest growing<br />
independent manufacturer <strong>of</strong> bus and<br />
coach engines in Europe and was granted<br />
the prestigious ‘Award for the Alternative<br />
Plaza 2010’ at 'Bus <strong>World</strong> Asia' in Shanghai<br />
earlier this year. DAF received this award<br />
for the first-class reliability and durability<br />
<strong>of</strong> its engines, along with the low fuel<br />
consumption <strong>of</strong> the 9.2-litre PACCAR PR<br />
engine and 12.9-litre PACCAR MX engine.<br />
The fact that DAF is the first <strong>com</strong>pany<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer ultra-clean EEV engines for use<br />
in buses and coaches in Asia played a<br />
significant role in the judging <strong>of</strong> the award.<br />
Thanks to close cooperation with a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> prominent partners, the DAF stand<br />
provides added value in terms <strong>of</strong> information.<br />
These partners include Alcoa (light alloy<br />
rims), Total (fuels and lubricants), Goodyear<br />
(tyres), DuPont (paints), BASF (emission<br />
technologies), Eaton (hybrid technology)<br />
and Cummins (engine technology).<br />
To highlight the fact that DAF also has the right<br />
rigid vehicle for every situation, the DAF stand,<br />
in cooperation with leading partners from the<br />
construction industry, will be displaying a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> fully-built vehicles including this three-axle<br />
CF75 refuse vehicle with HN Schörling bodywork.<br />
New functionalities within the DAF Telematics data<br />
<strong>com</strong>munication system. One <strong>of</strong> the new functions<br />
is "ge<strong>of</strong>encing". This involves sending a report<br />
when a truck is within a previously specified<br />
radius <strong>of</strong> the delivery address, so that the recipient<br />
is notified that the load will soon be arriving.<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> reporting options has also been<br />
expanded.<br />
9 DAF IN ACTION
DAF LF Hybrid in production by the end <strong>of</strong> 2010:<br />
‘Green in distribution’<br />
Even before this year is out DAF will <strong>com</strong>mence production <strong>of</strong> the DAF LF Hybrid,<br />
a 12 ton distribution truck with a parallel hybrid system. The <strong>com</strong>mencement<br />
<strong>of</strong> production follows a very extensive field test, in which vehicles have been<br />
tested for two years in the most diverse practical applications in daily use with<br />
customers in both the UK and on the continent. The use <strong>of</strong> hybrid technology<br />
can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions by<br />
between 10 and 20%, dependent upon the application. DAF is one <strong>of</strong> the first<br />
European truck manufacturers to bring a hybrid truck into production.<br />
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PACCAR – DAF’s parent <strong>com</strong>pany – is<br />
leading the way in the field <strong>of</strong> hybrid technology.<br />
In the United States, the Kenworth<br />
and Peterbilt brands <strong>of</strong>fer various models<br />
whereby significant reductions in fuel<br />
consumption and emissions can be achieved<br />
through the use <strong>of</strong> diesel/electric hybrid<br />
technology. As part <strong>of</strong> PACCAR's international<br />
hybrid programme, the DAF LF hybrid<br />
truck was developed in close cooperation<br />
with organisations and <strong>com</strong>panies such as<br />
Eaton, the Netherlands Organisation for<br />
Applied Scientific Research, Eindhoven<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Technology and Leyland<br />
Trucks Ltd, also a PACCAR subsidiary.<br />
EEV diesel technology<br />
The DAF LF Hybrid uses a parallel diesel/<br />
DAF is one <strong>of</strong> the first European truck manufacturers<br />
to bring a hybrid truck into production. As part <strong>of</strong><br />
PACCAR's international hybrid programme, the<br />
LF Hybrid was developed in cooperation with Eaton,<br />
Eindhoven University <strong>of</strong> Technology and Leyland<br />
Trucks Ltd, where the distribution truck will also be<br />
built.<br />
electric hybrid system, in which the truck<br />
is driven by the diesel engine, the electric<br />
engine or a <strong>com</strong>bination <strong>of</strong> both. The truck<br />
is fitted with the 4.5 litre PACCAR FR diesel<br />
engine, which <strong>com</strong>plies with the ultra-low<br />
EEV emission requirements as standard,<br />
without a soot filter. In the LF Hybrid this<br />
engine produces a maximum <strong>of</strong> 118 kW/<br />
160 hp and is linked to an automated Eaton<br />
six-speed gearbox (Autoshift). An electric<br />
motor has been installed between the clutch<br />
and the gearbox, which can provide drive as<br />
well as functioning as a generator. Energy<br />
released during braking is stored in the<br />
lithium-ion batteries for re-use during acceleration.<br />
Depending on the degree <strong>of</strong> charge<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lithium-ion batteries, a central <strong>com</strong>puter<br />
determines when the diesel engine<br />
provides the drive and when and to what<br />
extent the electric engine is used.<br />
Lithium-ion batteries<br />
The battery pack <strong>of</strong> the hybrid system<br />
weighs around 100 kilos and consists <strong>of</strong> 96<br />
lithium 3.4-Volt cells. When these batteries<br />
are fully charged, the LF Hybrid truck can<br />
travel about two kilometres electrically<br />
without needing the diesel engine to drive<br />
it. In practice, this is sufficient for driving in<br />
and out <strong>of</strong> the 'green zones' <strong>of</strong> city centres.<br />
In circumstances such as these, the diesel<br />
engine remains idle in order to drive various<br />
<strong>com</strong>ponents (such as the steering pump<br />
and the air <strong>com</strong>pressor). The LF hybrid is<br />
also fitted with a start/stop system.<br />
In addition to the battery pack, DAF hybrid<br />
technology also consists <strong>of</strong> a current transformer<br />
that converts the alternating current<br />
supplied by the generator to direct current<br />
for the batteries. A cooling unit is also fitted<br />
to the chassis to cool this current transformer.<br />
In total, the DAF LF45.160 Hybrid is<br />
some 300 kilograms heavier than the standard<br />
model with only a diesel engine.
An electric motor has been installed between the<br />
clutch and the Eaton gearbox, which can provide<br />
drive as well as functioning as a generator. Energy<br />
released during braking is stored in the lithiumion<br />
batteries for re-use during acceleration.<br />
Because the DAF LF series is famous for its<br />
favourable unloaded weight, the 12-ton LF<br />
Hybrid nevertheless <strong>of</strong>fers a very useful<br />
load capacity <strong>of</strong> some 7.5 tons.<br />
Field tests prove reliability<br />
As is DAF standard practice, the development<br />
programme for the LF Hybrid was<br />
concluded with an extensive field test. In<br />
addition to the test programmes using our<br />
own test vehicles, ten vehicles were used<br />
to gain practical experience by customers<br />
in the UK and on the Continent for various<br />
distribution applications over a two-year<br />
period. First and foremost the field test<br />
demonstrated the reliability <strong>of</strong> DAF hybrid<br />
technology but also – depending on the<br />
application – that average savings in fuel<br />
consumption and therefore CO2-emissions<br />
by between 10 to 20% were achieved.<br />
Another advantage <strong>of</strong> hybrid technology is<br />
that <strong>com</strong>ponents susceptible to wear, such<br />
as brake linings and the clutch plate, will<br />
have a longer service life because braking<br />
occurs on the electric engine.<br />
Operational lease<br />
DAF is starting to supply the LF Hybrid in<br />
the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and<br />
Belgium; countries in which market research<br />
has shown that the interest in hybrid vehicles<br />
is highest. Depending on the success <strong>of</strong><br />
the LF Hybrid in these markets, DAF will<br />
decide whether to include the vehicle in the<br />
standard product range in other countries.<br />
It is anticipated that hybrid technology will<br />
develop further in the years to <strong>com</strong>e,<br />
particularly in the area <strong>of</strong> batteries. For<br />
this reason the DAF LF Hybrid is <strong>of</strong>fered as<br />
standard via PACCAR Financial with a full<br />
operational lease contract, so that the DAF<br />
dealer can implement any potential updates<br />
during the contract term. In this way, the<br />
customer is guaranteed to always have the<br />
most environmentally friendly vehicle for a<br />
fixed amount per month.<br />
‘Significant environmental impact’<br />
The LF Hybrid is fitted with the 4.5 litre PACCAR FR<br />
diesel engine, which <strong>com</strong>plies with the ultra-low<br />
EEV emission requirements as standard, without a<br />
soot filter. The 118 kW/160 hp engine is linked to<br />
an automated Eaton six-speed gearbox.<br />
The DAF LF Hybrid <strong>of</strong>fers fuel efficiency gains and corresponding drop in CO2 emissions <strong>of</strong> 10 to 20%,<br />
depending on the application. There are applications where even larger enhancements can be achieved,<br />
as is illustrated by the trials by Kingston upon Hull City Council <strong>of</strong> the LF45 hybrid. Garry Middleton, Head<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fleet Management, said that he was impressed by the results.<br />
“Because the vehicle was used in a recycling role this added emphasis to the need for it to have the least<br />
possible environmental impact,” he said. “Its daily work involved numerous short journeys, which can<br />
negatively impact on fuel efficiency, so<br />
achieving fuel savings <strong>of</strong> 22% was an<br />
excellent out<strong>com</strong>e.”<br />
“Like all public bodies we are under<br />
constant pressure to get the best value<br />
for taxpayers’ money. With over 80 <strong>of</strong> our<br />
vehicles operating at this weight, many <strong>of</strong><br />
them on this type <strong>of</strong> duty cycle, we see<br />
hybrids <strong>of</strong>fering the potential for major<br />
cost savings and making a significant<br />
contribution towards reducing our carbon<br />
footprint.”<br />
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Harrie Schippers, President <strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks N.V.:<br />
“Being close to the customer<br />
Less than eight years ago, DAF was the smallest <strong>of</strong> all the truck manufacturers<br />
in Europe in terms <strong>of</strong> market share. Today the <strong>com</strong>pany occupies a strong<br />
second place in the heavy segment and DAF is even the market leader in the<br />
tractor segment. “You have no influence on the size <strong>of</strong> the market”, states<br />
President Harrie Schippers. “But you can influence how you perform within<br />
that market.” Read on for an interview about the success <strong>of</strong> DAF, its ambitions,<br />
Euro 6 and the importance <strong>of</strong> a network <strong>of</strong> independent dealers<br />
Harrie Schippers has been at the helm <strong>of</strong><br />
DAF Trucks N.V. since the 1st <strong>of</strong> April <strong>of</strong><br />
this year. He started working there in 1987<br />
and has held a variety <strong>of</strong> financial roles,<br />
most recently as Director <strong>of</strong> Finance, in<br />
which capacity he has had a place on the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Management since 2003. He<br />
has therefore been closely involved in the<br />
measures DAF has taken since the end <strong>of</strong><br />
2008 to weather the economic storm that<br />
has tested the transport world and the<br />
truck industry. “Our expectation is that<br />
– as long as there are no unanticipated<br />
financial setbacks – a structural recovery<br />
will <strong>com</strong>mence in the truck market in the<br />
fourth quarter <strong>of</strong> this year”, says Schippers,<br />
who also adds that there are already<br />
numerous signs that the market situation<br />
is improving. “The Economist Intelligence<br />
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Unit expects the Gross National Product in<br />
the EU to grow slightly by 0.7% this year.<br />
There is a worldwide shortage <strong>of</strong> 2 million<br />
sea containers, which shows that world<br />
trade is picking up again. The number <strong>of</strong><br />
kilometres liable for the Maut road toll tariffs<br />
covered by foreign-registered transport<br />
<strong>com</strong>panies in Germany was 10% higher in<br />
June than in the previous year. These are<br />
all signs that the sector is on the up again,<br />
particularly in international transport and<br />
especially in North West Europe.”<br />
Growth in rigids<br />
In August, DAF increased its production <strong>of</strong><br />
medium and heavy trucks and has already<br />
announced further increases. “Dealer stocks<br />
are now back to normal levels, meaning<br />
that orders from the market once again<br />
Photo right: There are numerous signs that the<br />
sector is on the up again, particularly in international<br />
transport and especially in North West<br />
Europe. For instance, the number <strong>of</strong> kilometres<br />
liable for the Maut road toll tariffs covered by<br />
foreign-registered transport <strong>com</strong>panies in Germany<br />
was 10% higher in June than in the previous year.<br />
mean orders for production”, explains<br />
Schippers. “What is certainly important is<br />
that our market share continues to increase.<br />
Eight years ago DAF was the smallest<br />
player in the European truck market in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> market share; we now occupy<br />
a solid second place with a market share<br />
<strong>of</strong> 16.3% (first half <strong>of</strong> 2010) in the over<br />
15 ton class in the EU. We are even the<br />
EU market leader in tractors, with a market<br />
share <strong>of</strong> 21.3%. Naturally we want to<br />
further reinforce this position, however<br />
we will need to achieve further growth<br />
particularly in the rigid segment. The task<br />
for us is to further emphasise the message<br />
that we are also the best partner in the<br />
rigid sector.”<br />
The keys to success<br />
Naturally the LF, CF and XF105 are an<br />
important key to DAF's success, as are<br />
the <strong>com</strong>plete package <strong>of</strong> services to<br />
support the products. And let's not forget<br />
the pr<strong>of</strong>essional network <strong>of</strong> over one<br />
thousand independent dealers, who are in<br />
close contact with the customer. “That is<br />
DAF's main strength”, explains Schippers.<br />
“We have made a very conscious choice to<br />
work with independent dealers. They represent<br />
their <strong>com</strong>pany and go the extra mile,<br />
because they know better than anyone<br />
that maximum customer satisfaction<br />
determines the future <strong>of</strong> their business.<br />
Stay close to customers and know what<br />
motivates them. Work with them. Come<br />
up with solutions. It's not really rocket<br />
science, but it is DAF's strength.”<br />
Unique in the automotive industry<br />
Despite the challenging economic climate,<br />
DAF's parent <strong>com</strong>pany PACCAR managed<br />
to stay in the black – even during the<br />
challenging year <strong>of</strong> 2009 – and to report a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>it for the 71st year in a row. This made<br />
the <strong>com</strong>pany unique in the automotive<br />
industry. “Positive results are essential<br />
to enable continued investment in both
is our greatest strength”<br />
Harrie Schippers, President <strong>of</strong> DAF Trucks N.V.:<br />
“Stay close to customers and know what motivates<br />
them. Work with them. Come up with solutions. It's<br />
not really rocket science, but it is DAF's strength.”<br />
product development and production<br />
facilities”, explains Schippers. “In Columbus,<br />
Mississippi, the state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art engine<br />
factory is nearing <strong>com</strong>pletion and with it,<br />
PACCAR has created a <strong>com</strong>pletely new<br />
production facility in very challenging<br />
market conditions. In the United States our<br />
sister brands Peterbilt and Kenworth are<br />
leading the way in hybrid technology. A<br />
significant reduction in fuel consumption<br />
and emissions can be achieved, particularly<br />
in distribution transport, on the way to even<br />
cleaner road transport. At the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
year DAF will also put hybrid technology<br />
into mass production.”<br />
Euro 6<br />
In terms <strong>of</strong> emissions: DAF is the first truck<br />
manufacturer to already <strong>of</strong>fer all its engine<br />
variants in ultra-clean EEV versions. How<br />
far along is DAF with the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Euro 6? “First <strong>of</strong> all it's good to reflect upon<br />
the tremendous achievements the industry<br />
is making in the field <strong>of</strong> emissions”, says<br />
Schippers. “Euro 6 diesel engines produce<br />
around 97% fewer soot particles and 95%<br />
less NOx than the trucks <strong>of</strong> fifteen years<br />
ago. We are now almost at the level <strong>of</strong> ‘zero<br />
emissions’ with diesel engines. It is still too<br />
early to make any statements about which<br />
technologies DAF is going to use for this.<br />
The fact is that the 12.9 litre PACCAR MXengines<br />
that will be supplied in the United<br />
States in the Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks<br />
as <strong>of</strong> this summer, feature SCR technology,<br />
exhaust gas recirculation and a soot filter in<br />
order to <strong>com</strong>ply with the EPA10 emissions<br />
directive. For Euro 6 we have already<br />
evaluated our experiences and on that basis<br />
we will make the best choice for maximum<br />
reliability, excellent fuel consumption<br />
and great performance. And don't forget<br />
Eight years ago DAF was the smallest<br />
player in the European truck market<br />
in terms <strong>of</strong> market share; the Dutch<br />
truck manufacturer now occupies a<br />
solid second place with a market<br />
share <strong>of</strong> 16.3% (first half <strong>of</strong> 2010) in<br />
the over 15 ton class in the EU. DAF is<br />
even the EU market leader in tractors,<br />
with a market share <strong>of</strong> 21.3%.<br />
In Columbus, Mississippi, the state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art engine<br />
factory is nearing <strong>com</strong>pletion and with it, PACCAR has<br />
created a <strong>com</strong>pletely new production facility in very<br />
challenging market conditions.<br />
that the step from Euro 5 to Euro 6 has a<br />
tremendous impact not only on the engine<br />
but on the entire vehicle. Finally, new<br />
technology must also be integrated into<br />
the vehicle in the smartest way. Everyone in<br />
the industry appears to already be resigned<br />
to the fact that with the arrival <strong>of</strong> Euro 6,<br />
trucks, and therefore transport, will be<strong>com</strong>e<br />
more expensive due to the additional technologies<br />
required.”<br />
Market Share Development EU 27+2 >5t GVW<br />
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VDL Containersystemen bv<br />
VDL Containersystemen bv is part <strong>of</strong> the VDL group. The <strong>com</strong>pany develops, manufactures<br />
and sells container handling systems and spreaders, as well as providing After Sales support.<br />
VDL Containersystemen's products find their way into many market sectors, such as waste<br />
collection, transport, the construction and scrap metal industries, agriculture, defence,<br />
local authorities and government. The <strong>com</strong>pany is the market leader in its sector within the<br />
Benelux. Ninety percent <strong>of</strong> the systems are exported via an extensive dealer network within<br />
and beyond Europe. The range <strong>of</strong> container handling systems consists <strong>of</strong> hook arm systems,<br />
portal arm systems and cable installations.<br />
The VDL Groep is an international industrial<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany devoted to the development, production<br />
and sale <strong>of</strong> semi-finished goods and end products.<br />
From the head <strong>of</strong>fice in Eindhoven, the VDL Groep<br />
supervises its operating <strong>com</strong>panies, which<br />
function as independently as possible and are<br />
responsible for their own results. The group<br />
currently includes some 70 operating <strong>com</strong>panies,<br />
with more than 7000 employees.<br />
The cable systems which have recently<br />
been added to the range are supplied<br />
with a standard capacity <strong>of</strong> 15 to 30 tons<br />
and have a standard ride height <strong>of</strong> up to<br />
230 mm. The use <strong>of</strong> high-quality steel<br />
achieves a low individual weight, which<br />
ensures a high load capacity. Thanks to<br />
the newly developed differential drive with<br />
integral interlocking and a sophisticated<br />
freewheel function, straight hoisting can<br />
be carried out even under difficult conditions.<br />
Durable due to the use <strong>of</strong> high-quality<br />
materials and practical due to a lowmainte<br />
nance hydraulic steering system.<br />
Hook arm systems<br />
VDL's hook arm systems are available<br />
with a capacity <strong>of</strong> 5 to 40 tons and in<br />
various models. In the 5 ton model,<br />
bending, tipping, lifting and setting down<br />
is carried out by just one cylinder, thus<br />
reducing maintenance costs.<br />
Portal arm systems<br />
VDL's portal arm systems are available<br />
with capacities <strong>of</strong> at least 18 tons and<br />
can be equipped with a rapid and simple<br />
netting system that is able to cover loads<br />
via a small wireless remote control.<br />
Ongoing improvements<br />
VDL Containersystemen continuously<br />
develops and improves its products. The<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany is ISO 9001 14000 accredited<br />
and its Lean Manufacturing method not<br />
only further increases efficiency but also<br />
improves quality as part <strong>of</strong> a continuous<br />
process. In order to guarantee optimum<br />
quality, critical <strong>com</strong>ponents are manufactured<br />
in-house.<br />
To find out more visit:<br />
www.vdlcontainersystemen.<strong>com</strong><br />
15 DAF IN ACTION
Schmitz Cargobull<br />
Thick-skinned creatures<br />
Nowadays, semi-trailers and bodies with the Schmitz Cargobull<br />
elephant in their logo can be seen on the roads throughout Europe.<br />
With its innovative products and excellent service, Schmitz Cargobull<br />
has catapulted itself to the top <strong>of</strong> the trailer industry.<br />
Big, strong and able to carry vast amounts.<br />
This is not only true <strong>of</strong> elephants, but also<br />
<strong>of</strong> Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailers and<br />
bodies. It is therefore no coincidence that<br />
the North German body manufacturer has<br />
included this trunked creature in its logo.<br />
High level <strong>of</strong> quality<br />
What started out as a small blacksmith's<br />
forge in the German city <strong>of</strong> Altenberge in<br />
1892 has developed, more than 100 years<br />
later, into Europe's largest manufacturer <strong>of</strong><br />
trailers and semi-trailers. During its peak<br />
years, Schmitz Cargobull put more than<br />
66,000 trailers and semi-trailers on the<br />
roads, achieving turnover in excess <strong>of</strong> two<br />
billion euro. The <strong>com</strong>pany's consistent<br />
focus on delivering high-quality, standardised<br />
products in the growing semi-trailer market<br />
helped bring it to this point. In the wake <strong>of</strong><br />
the economic crisis, the current mood is<br />
still somewhat subdued. During the next<br />
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few years, the <strong>com</strong>pany expects to sell<br />
around 45,000 trailers and semi-trailers in<br />
Europe each year, generating turnover <strong>of</strong><br />
around 1.7 billion euro.<br />
Eight sites<br />
Schmitz Cargobull would not be the<br />
European market leader it is today if it had<br />
limited its production operations purely to<br />
Altenberge. Over the years, the <strong>com</strong>pany<br />
has significantly increased its capacity and<br />
now has eight production sites throughout<br />
Europe. In Germany, Schmitz Cargobull<br />
operates in Altenberge, Vreden, Gotha,<br />
Toddin and Berlin. It also has assembly<br />
facilities in Lithuania, Spain and Great<br />
Britain. In order to facilitate series production,<br />
each factory specialises in a specific<br />
product group. Schmitz Cargobull now<br />
occupies first place in the closed refrigerator<br />
and freezer semi-trailer segment, with a<br />
market share <strong>of</strong> more than 80% in Germany<br />
Schmitz Cargobull has be<strong>com</strong>e Europe's largest<br />
manufacturer <strong>of</strong> trailers and semi-trailers.<br />
and around 40% in the rest <strong>of</strong> Europe. More<br />
than 100,000 <strong>of</strong> the brand's refrigerator<br />
semi-trailers now travel the length and<br />
breadth <strong>of</strong> Europe. The largest markets<br />
include all European countries, including<br />
those in Eastern Europe, as well as the<br />
Near East and Middle East.<br />
The future<br />
Schmitz Cargobull expects further growth<br />
in road transport volumes in the future,<br />
especially in the consumer markets <strong>of</strong><br />
Eastern Europe. The growing demand for<br />
fast food and for fresh products such<br />
as meat, fruit and vegetables, and dairy<br />
products will further increase demand for<br />
refrigerated transport. In order to further<br />
increase its market share in all segments,<br />
the trailer manufacturer pursues a twopronged<br />
approach: It no longer focuses<br />
purely on the production <strong>of</strong> semi-trailers in<br />
large series as was previously the case;
in Europe<br />
Schmitz Cargobull has eight production sites in<br />
Europe. Here is the factory in Altenberge,<br />
Germany.<br />
thanks to a flexible 'construction kit' system,<br />
it now dedicates more time to customerspecific,<br />
individual transport solutions.<br />
Patented<br />
The manufacturer can attribute most <strong>of</strong> its<br />
success to its modular concept, innovative<br />
developments and clever details. Examples<br />
include the specially designed sandwich<br />
panels made from patented 'Ferroplast', a<br />
damp-pro<strong>of</strong> material used to assemble the<br />
refrigerator bodies. The panels consist <strong>of</strong> two<br />
galvanised steel plates with an extremely<br />
<strong>com</strong>pact polyurethane core incorporated<br />
between them. Unlike glass fibre-reinforced<br />
plastic, this solution prevents the panels<br />
from absorbing moisture, which can eventually<br />
lead to reduced insulating properties.<br />
The segments are glued together seamlessly<br />
in the factory. This method also facilitates<br />
repairs, as the panels can be dismantled<br />
and replaced individually. This applies not<br />
only to the refrigerator and freezer trailers<br />
but also to the refrigerator bodies, which<br />
are now also being fitted on an increasing<br />
number <strong>of</strong> DAFs.<br />
Platform<br />
Schmitz Cargobull follows a modular platform<br />
strategy for its series production<br />
operations. This strategy makes it possible<br />
to build different types on the same assembly<br />
lines. Just as with trucks, the chassis<br />
are not welded, but riveted, after which they<br />
are galvanised. At the customer's request,<br />
Schmitz Cargobull can fit its semi-trailers<br />
with the 'Rotos' chassis, which the <strong>com</strong>pany<br />
developed itself. This chassis is fitted as<br />
standard with RSP (Roll Stability Program);<br />
LSP (Load Spread Program) is available as<br />
an option. The latter program prevents<br />
excessive weight on the driven axle in the<br />
case <strong>of</strong> partial loads. LSP relieves the third<br />
Schmitz Cargobull follows a modular platform strategy for its<br />
series production operations. This strategy makes it possible to<br />
build different types on the same assembly lines.<br />
trailer axle in a controlled manner. This<br />
allows the trailer's point <strong>of</strong> rotation to shift<br />
from the central axle to the foremost axle,<br />
improving the way the trailer handles and<br />
takes bends.<br />
Service partners<br />
Around 1200 contract partners throughout<br />
Europe ensure that Schmitz Cargobull's<br />
equipment remains in tip-top condition.<br />
Playing an important part in this process<br />
are the 40 or so 'Cargobull Trailer Centers'<br />
(CTC). These centres sell new and used<br />
trailers and carry out maintenance and<br />
repairs. They can also <strong>of</strong>fer advice on<br />
maintenance, service contracts, mobility<br />
guarantees and 24-hour parts supply. All<br />
this keeps the elephant going strong in<br />
Europe.<br />
Schmitz Cargobull expects further growth in road<br />
transport volumes in the future, especially in the<br />
consumer markets <strong>of</strong> Eastern Europe.<br />
17 DAF IN ACTION
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Elst Transport pleased with DAF and Saxas<br />
“I am going to order another two!”<br />
In 2003 father and son team Piet and Danny van Loon founded ‘Elst Transport’,<br />
operating out <strong>of</strong> Roosendaal in the Netherlands. Now – seven years later – they<br />
have a fleet <strong>of</strong> 33 vehicles and employ 35 people. A success story with a solid<br />
basis. “We are a trustworthy partner for our customers.”<br />
Elst Transport mainly focuses on the<br />
transport and distribution <strong>of</strong> hinges and<br />
locks for the construction industry. “We<br />
deliver to construction sites, construction<br />
<strong>com</strong>panies and joinery works”, says<br />
Director Danny van Loon. “Our vehicles<br />
cover 300 to 400 kilometres every day.”<br />
Confidence for tomorrow<br />
The success <strong>of</strong> this family <strong>com</strong>pany can<br />
be summarised in one word: trust. “Our<br />
motto is 'confidence for tomorrow’", says<br />
Saxas, located in Werdau in Germany, was<br />
founded in 2004 by employees <strong>of</strong> the former<br />
Kögel Werdau. In just six years Saxas has be<strong>com</strong>e<br />
one <strong>of</strong> Europe’s major producers <strong>of</strong> bodies and<br />
semi-trailers for distribution vehicles. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
best known Saxas products is the courier superstructure,<br />
<strong>of</strong> which Deutsche Post has ordered<br />
more than 20,000 models.<br />
Van Loon. “And we exude that to our<br />
customers <strong>of</strong> course through excellent<br />
customer service, but most <strong>of</strong> all by<br />
listening and working with our customers.<br />
We have a constant dialogue with our<br />
customers and that creates trust. That is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the reasons why we have made it<br />
through the recession largely unscathed.”<br />
DAF LF<br />
Elst Transport's fleet <strong>com</strong>prises 13 delivery<br />
vans and 20 DAF LF distribution trucks.<br />
“When selecting the trucks we looked at all<br />
alternatives. Only the LF met all our needs:<br />
a perfect <strong>com</strong>bination <strong>of</strong> favourable fuel<br />
consumption, driver <strong>com</strong>fort and reliability.<br />
Not to forget their excellent appearance:<br />
they are attractive vehicles that exude<br />
quality. Which was exactly what we were<br />
looking for.”<br />
Saxas superstructure<br />
The LFs all have a body made by Saxas,<br />
the Germany <strong>com</strong>pany, and also a lift. Why<br />
Saxas? “There were various reasons”,<br />
explains Van Loon. “Firstly: quality. It is a<br />
very solid rigid made <strong>of</strong> sturdy materials,<br />
which have an excellent finish but which<br />
at the same time are not too heavy. Just<br />
as when choosing a truck, we looked at<br />
several alternatives but came to the<br />
conclusion that the Saxas superstructure<br />
is really perfect. And it looks great in<br />
<strong>com</strong>bination with the LF, doesn't it? I am<br />
so enthusiastic about these vehicles that I<br />
am going to order another two tomorrow.”<br />
One point <strong>of</strong> contact<br />
Another big advantage <strong>of</strong> choosing the<br />
Saxas body is ease. Van Loon: “The shell<br />
truck goes to the Saxas factory in Germany<br />
and is <strong>com</strong>pletely finished there. The final<br />
product then goes to the dealer, who then<br />
delivers the truck to us. The entire process<br />
is monitored by the dealer and he is our<br />
only contact point. We receive a ready-touse<br />
product that we can simply drive away.”<br />
19 DAF IN ACTION
Goodyear's ‘Mission Impossible’<br />
New trailer tyre saves<br />
Tyres play an important role in reducing fuel consumption. Ever more transport<br />
<strong>com</strong>panies are therefore putting greater effort into choosing the right tyres for<br />
their trucks. However, according to Mike Beckers, Account Manager at Goodyear<br />
Dunlop Europe, trailer tyres also play a key role in determining fuel consumption.<br />
Mike Beckers: “Trailer and semi-trailer tyres<br />
also play an important role when it <strong>com</strong>es to fuel<br />
consumption.”<br />
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“For a standard 40-tonne tractor/semitrailer<br />
<strong>com</strong>bination, the trailer tyres are<br />
responsible for about 50% <strong>of</strong> the rolling<br />
resistance”, says Beckers. “Unfortunately,<br />
transport <strong>com</strong>panies <strong>of</strong>ten tend to pay<br />
less attention to these tyres. This means<br />
that potential savings are lost.”<br />
New trailer tyre<br />
The tyre industry has played its part. Tyres<br />
with a low rolling resistance for semi-trailers<br />
and trailers have been on the market for<br />
some time and, just like truck tyres, are<br />
being continuously developed. For example,<br />
Goodyear introduced a new trailer tyre in<br />
June: the Marathon LHT II (Long Haul<br />
Trailer II). This tyre has a much lower rolling<br />
resistance than its predecessor. “The<br />
Marathon LHT already had a low rolling<br />
resistance and it was a huge challenge<br />
for developers to reduce this still further.<br />
This was party because other features<br />
such as kilometre performance, braking<br />
distance on wet road surfaces and noise<br />
In recent decades, the tyre industry has developed<br />
tyres that have been better than their predecessors<br />
in all aspects. New generations deliver shorter<br />
braking distances on wet road surfaces, for<br />
example.<br />
level were equally important aspects for the<br />
tyre development” says Beckers. “Internally<br />
we called it ‘Project Mission Impossible’.<br />
Tyre label<br />
However, the results are there: the<br />
Marathon LHT II already more than meets<br />
the statutory requirements that the EU<br />
will impose on tyres as <strong>of</strong> 2012. “As <strong>of</strong><br />
that date, it will only be possible to sell<br />
truck and trailer tyres that bear a label with<br />
information about the rolling resistance,<br />
braking performance on wet road surfaces<br />
and the noise level”, explains Beckers.<br />
“This tyre label will help customers select<br />
suitable tyres for their needs. It will enable<br />
them to save costs and the environment<br />
will also benefit.”<br />
Silica<br />
The use <strong>of</strong> new materials can significantly<br />
reduce the rolling resistance <strong>of</strong> tyres. For<br />
example, by using silica in the rubber on<br />
the running surface <strong>of</strong> the tyres. But does
fuel<br />
this not affect other properties <strong>of</strong> the tyre?<br />
“Improving the rolling resistance is not only<br />
achieved by using silica” says Beckers. “It<br />
is also achieved by optimising the design<br />
<strong>of</strong> the carcass and by using advanced<br />
steel wire. Rolling resistance is actually<br />
simply heat development in the tyre. Using<br />
advanced <strong>com</strong>puter models we can see<br />
where that heat is produced and with this<br />
knowledge we can design a tyre that<br />
minimises heat development, therefore<br />
reducing the rolling resistance. At the<br />
same time, we can use this technology to<br />
ensure not only that the other properties<br />
do not suffer, but rather that they are<br />
enhanced.”<br />
Development<br />
Over recent decades the tyre industry<br />
has developed tyres that have been better<br />
than their predecessors in all aspects.<br />
New generations <strong>of</strong> tyres have, for example,<br />
had a lower weight, lower rolling resistance,<br />
shorter braking distance on wet road<br />
surfaces, a lower noise level, higher kilometre<br />
performance and better durability<br />
than their predecessors. Will there ever be<br />
an end to these developments? “Certainly<br />
not”, says Beckers. “We are <strong>of</strong> course<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> the Marathon LHT II. It is a<br />
classic example <strong>of</strong> progress, but this tyre<br />
certainly does not represent the end <strong>of</strong><br />
development work. Ever stricter requirements<br />
are being imposed on tyres by<br />
customers and legislators. This not only<br />
concerns the performance <strong>of</strong> the tyres,<br />
but also, for example, the impact on the<br />
environment. We are naturally striving to<br />
minimise that. This applies to both the<br />
production process and the materials we<br />
use in the tyres. Most certainly, the end <strong>of</strong><br />
our ‘Mission Impossible’ is not yet in sight.”<br />
The Marathon LHT II already more than meets the<br />
statutory requirements that the EU will impose on<br />
tyres as <strong>of</strong> 2012.
Meiller cooperates closely with the truck industry:<br />
‘It starts with listening’<br />
Meiller's logo, a stylized anvil, recalls the origins <strong>of</strong> the <strong>com</strong>pany as a forge<br />
in 1850. With the invention <strong>of</strong> a toothed bar hoist and by mounting a tipper<br />
onto a truck, Lorenz Meiller laid the foundations in 1907 for a <strong>com</strong>pany whose<br />
tippers still have an excellent reputation today. Close cooperation with the<br />
truck industry is <strong>of</strong> essential importance.<br />
Uwe Meißner: “In many areas we have already<br />
achieved a level <strong>of</strong> zero faults”.<br />
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Uwe Meißner, responsible for technology<br />
and production at Meiller, understands<br />
what has made the <strong>com</strong>pany so successful<br />
for so long: “We know how to <strong>com</strong>bine the<br />
expertise and skill <strong>of</strong> the truck manufacturer<br />
and the customer's wishes to create robust<br />
and efficient transport solutions. Listening<br />
is therefore very important. Listening to<br />
customers, who build up a great deal <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge and experience with their<br />
construction or refuse vehicles during the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> their daily operations, but also<br />
listening to the truck manufacturers, with<br />
whom we cooperate at a very early stage<br />
in the development <strong>of</strong> new models. So it<br />
is with DAF. If we are starting to work on<br />
a new tipping chassis, we construct a<br />
suitable auxiliary frame, onto which the<br />
tipper can ultimately be attached. What<br />
makes it challenging is the enormously<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> chassis and structure<br />
models.”<br />
Digital mock-ups<br />
Together with our colleagues in the truck<br />
industry, so-called ‘Digital Mock-ups’ (DMU)<br />
are used for the development <strong>of</strong> new<br />
vehicle types. “Using 3D models we check<br />
that the structure or auxiliary frame does<br />
not <strong>com</strong>e into any contact with the truck's<br />
chassis”, continues Uwe Meißner. “It is<br />
harder for the truck manufacturers to adapt<br />
something than it is for us, because some<br />
<strong>com</strong>ponents on the chassis cannot be<br />
relocated very easily. If the DMU research<br />
is successful, the chassis and auxiliary<br />
frame are analysed with the aid <strong>of</strong> the socalled<br />
finite element method, a calculation<br />
method that can be used to calculate<br />
the strength properties <strong>of</strong> <strong>com</strong>plicated<br />
constructions. “During this phase very<br />
precise research is carried out into how<br />
the chassis performs in relation to our<br />
<strong>com</strong>ponents under various conditions.”<br />
What are the latest trends in the world <strong>of</strong><br />
tippers? “I would say first and foremost<br />
that tipper construction involves properties<br />
such as universal usability, functionality,<br />
life span, serviceability and a good service”,<br />
explains Meißner. “That's always been<br />
the case and it always will be. The same<br />
applies to the economic aspects. For<br />
instance we are continually searching for
In addition to the head <strong>of</strong>fice in Munich-Moosach<br />
in Germany, Meiller has factories in Karlsruhe,<br />
Ulm and Düsseldorf. The <strong>com</strong>pany also has<br />
production facilities in Austria, Poland, Turkey<br />
and the Czech Republic. The family business<br />
employs some 1500 people and in its peak year<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2008 processed around 50,000 tons <strong>of</strong> steel.<br />
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opportunities to save weight in order to<br />
optimise load capacity, naturally without<br />
<strong>com</strong>prising on robustness. Because in 99<br />
out <strong>of</strong> 100 cases we're talking about heavy<br />
applications here. One <strong>of</strong> the trends that<br />
have <strong>com</strong>e to the fore in recent years is the<br />
increasing focus on safety. One <strong>of</strong> the latest<br />
developments in this area is remote control.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> using the levers next to his seat,<br />
the driver can now operate the tipper within<br />
a range <strong>of</strong> fifteen meters from the vehicle.<br />
This makes operation more <strong>com</strong>fortable<br />
and safer, as well as saving space in the<br />
cabin. With DAF, we have now equipped<br />
some vehicles with remote control systems.<br />
They are always open to new solutions.”<br />
‘Zero defects’<br />
The "heart" <strong>of</strong> every tipper is the hydraulic<br />
pump. Meiller does not source this from a<br />
supplier, rather it is manufactured in-house<br />
in Munich. “We use valve seats for this<br />
purpose”, says Uwe Meißner, explaining<br />
the unique features. “In contrast to bearings,<br />
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and reduces downtime. Low costs,<br />
maximum use: our client's requirements<br />
are no different to those for the truck itself.<br />
You can only be successful by supplying<br />
the highest quality. We are <strong>com</strong>pletely<br />
immersed in that philosophy within<br />
Production. For every fault, every problem<br />
and every quality issue that we know<br />
about at eight o'clock in the morning, a<br />
solution must be found by half past two<br />
in the afternoon. “Thanks to continuous<br />
process optimisation we have already<br />
achieved a level <strong>of</strong> zero faults in many<br />
areas in the production <strong>of</strong> hydraulic pumps.”<br />
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The municipality <strong>of</strong> Bottrop collects 800 tonnes <strong>of</strong> household waste<br />
“DAF provides the perfect<br />
HN Schörling GmbH from the German city <strong>of</strong> Wildeshausen has been<br />
developing and building refuse vehicles for local authorities and<br />
<strong>com</strong>panies for 15 years. Many customers appreciate the innovative<br />
products, the reliable technology and the modular design. One such<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany is Bottrop-based BEST AöR.<br />
A <strong>com</strong>pany's success does not depend<br />
only upon its size. This fact is proven<br />
once again by HN Schörling GmbH. This<br />
specialist in refuse trucks does not mark<br />
itself out from the crowd by virtue <strong>of</strong> size,<br />
but through its good ideas, high-quality<br />
products, speed, flexibility and experienced<br />
staff. As a result, the <strong>com</strong>pany has been<br />
increasingly successful in gaining customers<br />
and enlarging its market share.<br />
Core products<br />
The one-man refuse collection system from<br />
the HS brand has been one <strong>of</strong> the core products<br />
in the HN Schörling GmbH portfolio<br />
from the very beginning. The HS sideloading<br />
systems from the Speedline series<br />
empty refuse containers with capacities<br />
ranging from 80 to 2300 litres <strong>com</strong>pletely<br />
automatically. The HS front-loader for<br />
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industrial applications can be <strong>com</strong>bined<br />
with swap containers or a fixed container.<br />
Perfect base<br />
Since 2005, HN Schörling has also been<br />
supplying its own manually operated automatic<br />
lift systems and conventional rearloaders.<br />
This product category also includes<br />
the bestseller HS Cityloader 21, with the<br />
number 21 indicating the volume in cubic<br />
metres. The rear-loader has been designed<br />
for chassis with a trailing axle and a wheelbase<br />
<strong>of</strong> approximately 3.5 metres. Its<br />
<strong>com</strong>pact construction means that the<br />
Cityloader can be used in urban areas that<br />
were once the preserve <strong>of</strong> two-axle vehicles.<br />
“The DAF CF75 provides the perfect base<br />
for the Cityloader 21”, says Lothar Stach,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> HN Schörling. “At present, no<br />
other truck manufacturer <strong>of</strong>fers a chassis<br />
The Bottrop sanitation department is firmly<br />
convinced <strong>of</strong> the benefits <strong>of</strong> the DAF-base<br />
HS Cityloader 21 and now has four <strong>of</strong> these refuse<br />
collection vehicles in its fleet.<br />
with dimensions and weight that meet our<br />
requirements. Chassis with a useful payload<br />
<strong>of</strong> 11 tonnes and a 3.45-metre wheelbase<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten have to be ordered specially from<br />
many other brands (if they are available at<br />
all), and always entail expensive modifications<br />
to the auxiliary frame. A turning circle<br />
<strong>of</strong> just 13.85 metres can be achieved with<br />
ease using the standard DAF chassis.”<br />
Firmly convinced<br />
The sanitation department <strong>of</strong> the German<br />
city <strong>of</strong> Bottop ('Bottroper Entsorgung und<br />
Stadreinigung AöR', abbreviated to BEST)<br />
is firmly convinced <strong>of</strong> the benefits <strong>of</strong> the<br />
DAF-base HS Cityloader 21 and now has<br />
four <strong>of</strong> these refuse collection vehicles in its<br />
fleet. More trucks are likely to be added to<br />
the fleet to replace older vehicles. “The small<br />
turning circle was one <strong>of</strong> the key reasons<br />
for our decision to purchase the trucks”,<br />
says Dirk Schramm, who is responsible for<br />
the fleet used by BEST. “In addition, DAF<br />
was the first truck manufacturer able to<br />
supply clean EEV vehicles with a soot filter.
each week<br />
base”<br />
The three-axle vehicle also came at an<br />
impressive price.”<br />
Lower consumption<br />
Other benefits soon emerged once the<br />
vehicles were put into operation: “Our four<br />
DAFs deliver lower consumption than the<br />
other sixteen vehicles in our fleet”,<br />
Schramm assures us. “Furthermore, they<br />
are reliable; to date we have not had any<br />
unscheduled downtime with them.” DAF's<br />
CF75s are fitted with the 310 hp version<br />
<strong>of</strong> the PACCAR PR engine, a convenient<br />
automatic gearbox and a sleeper cab.<br />
BEST opted for a steered trailing axle for<br />
deployment <strong>of</strong> the vehicles in urban areas.<br />
This makes the vehicle extremely easy to<br />
manoeuvre in narrow streets, increases the<br />
useful payload and reduces tyre wear.<br />
Successor<br />
HN Schörling has supplied around 500<br />
CityLoader vehicles, and its successor, the<br />
'Olympus', is already in the starting blocks.<br />
At the start <strong>of</strong> September, the manufacturer<br />
moved into the first <strong>of</strong> two new production<br />
facilities, located right next to the A1 motorway.<br />
At these premises the 168 employees<br />
<strong>of</strong> HN Schörling will be able to produce up<br />
to 350 refuse bodies each year. Bigger<br />
does sometimes mean better.<br />
Refuse collection in Bottrop starts<br />
at 7 am. Household waste, paper,<br />
biodegradable waste or other<br />
recyclable materials are collected<br />
from almost 45,000 households.<br />
Each week, this amounts to around<br />
800 tonnes <strong>of</strong> waste, collected by a<br />
fleet <strong>of</strong> twenty refuse trucks in total.<br />
Each truck travels a distance <strong>of</strong><br />
between 50 and 200 kilometres<br />
every day.<br />
Many customers appreciate the innovative<br />
products, the reliable technology and the modular<br />
design.<br />
“The DAF CF75 provides the perfect base for the<br />
Cityloader 21”, says Lothar Stach, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
HN Schörling. “At present, no other truck manufacturer<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a chassis with dimensions and weight that<br />
meet our requirements.”<br />
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Hubert Knümann sen. Container Service in Bottrop, Germany:<br />
“Good cooperation<br />
leads to the perfect <strong>com</strong>bination”<br />
How well the chassis <strong>of</strong> a DAF goes together with, for example, a container<br />
loading system, can be seen at the <strong>com</strong>pany Hubert Knümann sen.<br />
Container Service in Bottrop, Germany. “We have been very enthusiastic<br />
about this <strong>com</strong>bination from the very beginning.”<br />
The TAK 20 Adonis² loading system has a technical<br />
lifting capacity <strong>of</strong> 13.5 tons and can lift containers <strong>of</strong><br />
five to twenty cubic metres.<br />
Established 80 years ago with its origins in<br />
the transport <strong>of</strong> potatoes and coal by horse<br />
and cart, the Knümann <strong>com</strong>pany today<br />
concentrates on the delivery and collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> waste containers <strong>of</strong> all conceivable<br />
dimensions. The <strong>com</strong>pany has no fever<br />
than five hundred <strong>of</strong> these containers,<br />
designed to hold all types <strong>of</strong> waste from<br />
hazardous waste to paper. And in order to<br />
Hans-Peter Knümann: “We have been very<br />
enthusiastic about this <strong>com</strong>bination from the<br />
very beginning.”<br />
process this waste, in addition to eight<br />
trucks the <strong>com</strong>pany has its own excavators<br />
and wheel loaders, as well as its own site<br />
where the waste can be <strong>of</strong>floaded and<br />
sorted. “We clearly go much further than<br />
just delivery and collection.”<br />
Good for building on<br />
Fifty-five-year-old Hans-Peter Knümann<br />
decided to purchase a DAF CF75.360 4x2,<br />
which was fitted with a container loading<br />
system by Gergen-Jung. “The pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
at Gergen-Jung were full <strong>of</strong> praise for the<br />
DAF-chassis”, according to Hans-Peter<br />
Knümann. “The stable yet light and<br />
<strong>com</strong>pletely flat chassis is perfect for building<br />
onto. The electrical connections and<br />
connection options for the PTO also proved<br />
to be ideal.” And that's not the only thing<br />
the director <strong>of</strong> the container service based<br />
in the German Ruhr valley is enthusiastic<br />
about. “The entire project with DAF went<br />
like clockwork. It began with the expert<br />
advice from the salesman at the dealer and<br />
ran seamlessly into test drives, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
cooperation between DAF and Gergen-<br />
Jung, right up to practical daily use.”<br />
The TAK 20 Adonis² loading system has a<br />
technical lifting capacity <strong>of</strong> 13.5 tons and<br />
can lift containers <strong>of</strong> five to twenty cubic<br />
metres. The <strong>com</strong>pletely galvanised superstructure<br />
is equipped with remote control.<br />
“This makes the driver's daily work a whole<br />
lot easier and safer“, continues Knümann.<br />
“He can now load and unload outside the<br />
cab and therefore keep a much closer eye<br />
on the processes.”<br />
The wheelbase <strong>of</strong> the DAF CF75 has been<br />
shortened to 3.60 metres, making the<br />
vehicle highly manoeuvrable. “We are<br />
especially enthusiastic about the 9.2-litre<br />
six-cylinder PACCAR PR engine, which<br />
produces power <strong>of</strong> 360 hp”, concludes<br />
Knümann. “The engine has acceptably high<br />
torque, which allows us to attach a heavy<br />
trailer without any problems. The low fuel<br />
consumption is also a major advantage.”<br />
27 DAF IN ACTION
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