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10 CARGOBULL NEWS · NO. 40 The TrailerCompany. Intelligent Features Often it is the little things that create a large effect. With a multitude of equipment details, Schmitz Cargobull offers sophisticated solutions which assist the driver and protect freight and vehicles. It also offers information on vehicle management, such as the new ALP Axle Load Program, the TailGUARDLight and the IVTM tyre pressure monitoring system. Before Maurice Mauffrey was convinced of the merits of the Schmitz Cargobull trailers, he started a large-scale trial with 70 units. The results were extremely positive. Profitable Activities The adventure began with the establishment of the company in 1954. During the course of the next 60 years, the company developed into one of France‘s leading corporate groups in the field of road transport. At the same time the family’s roots, which push forward with developments on the basis of strategic decisions, have always been maintained. In this way it is also possible to overcome difficulties and crises in the industry. Today the company of Maurice Mauffrey specialises in the transport of wood from the Vosges region of France. “It is true that we are thinking about the years to come. There are not only a number of unknown variables in the future, but real difficulties also await us,” says Jean-Luc Mauffrey, Managing Director of the company which has 1,500 employees and operates 1,200 tractors and 2,050 trailers. “These include the introduction of new road taxes, the opening up of borders and the economic crisis in all branches of industry, which has not yet come to an end and is forcing industrial companies to reduce their production volumes.” At its 19 branches, which are distributed over 28 sites and 23 operating centres, a turnover of €165 million is generated. The corporate group, which was originally diversified, focuses today on the business activities which are the most profitable and expandable. This decision has been crowned with success to date. The company is not only independent of the banks, but also the owner of the property and vehicle fleet and can boast ongoing projects for external growth. “Procurement is one of the dynamic factors of the group. We are of course contacted very often by suppliers, but are well known for the fact that once we have made our decision, we remain loyal to the supplier,” says Mauffrey, who is responsible for the field of purchasing. For this reason the motorised vehicle fleet consists mostly of IVECO vehicles. From the wide range of trailers available, the choice fell on Schmitz Cargobull. “I have a passion for technology,” Mauffrey says. “During the visit to the factories I was impressed by the industrial focus and the technical solutions which we were offered by this company,” he affirms. Mauffrey remembers that before placing his first order with Schmitz Cargobull he had observed the trailers on the road and ascertained that they hardly aged and achieved a good resale value. As a result, the first vehicles were put into operation in various divisions of the company. At the time Mauffrey ordered 30 curtainsider semitrailers, 30 semitrailer tippers and 10 refrigerated vehicles − enough to conduct a comprehensive field study. “I can assure you that I am pleasantly surprised by the product characteristics of the semitrailer tippers. In spite of heavy use, in some cases on 30 days a month, they stand out due to their excellent robustness and stability.” The only business field which Schmitz Cargobull has not been able to cover with its vehicles at Mauffrey are tanker lorries and tanker vehicles for the transport of mineral oil or polluted liquids, and this is only because it does not have them in its portfolio. The range of vehicles produced by Schmitz Cargobull allows Mauffrey to plan long-term cooperation in fields of industry, which have turned out to be strategically important for stabilising the growth of the company. In addition to the areas mentioned above, the transport company – located in the Vosges region – has been able to develop a good reputation in the areas of waste transport and transport for civil engineering. This is specifically where fast reaction times and excellent availability levels are required. Mauffrey’s latest acquisition consists of S.CS PAPER curtainsider semitrailers for the transport of paper. These vehicles were built in accordance with the specifications of the company. In addition to this, it is Mauffrey’s opinion that Europe-wide positioning of Schmitz Cargobull is crucial. He is also expanding beyond the country’s borders and is already represented by branches in Poland and Luxembourg. (an) What lies behind these names? ALP (Axle Load Program) – The dynamic ALP is available for the Gooseneck semitrailer container chassis with rear extension (S.CF EURO, MX, LX). Deliberately increasing or decreasing the bellows pressure of the first chassis axle moves the centre of gravity of the load, so that the load distribution and therefore the fifth wheel load is significantly improved. As a result of the enhanced fifth wheel pressure, which is achieved either by the sliding bogie or the use of the ALP, the tyre wear on the drive axle of the IVTM can reduce tyre wear. semitrailer tractor unit is considerably reduced. TailGUARDLight TM – With this ramp approach aid made by WABCO, the distance to a ramp is monitored with two ultrasonic sensors mounted on the rear. Here, the distance of the vehicle to the ramp is measured and the brakes of the vehicle are automatically applied before it reaches the loading ramp. The distance is also shown by the flashing frequency and an additional audio signal. This avoids damage to the vehicle and loading ramp and also ensures greater safety for employees. Wabco IVTM (Integrated Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring) permanently monitors the tyre pressure on all six trailer wheels by means of pressure sensors. The driver can call-up a display of the individual tyre pressure using three different systems; on the trailer by means of the trailer SmartBoard, in the tractor via a corresponding display or by using TrailerConnect ® − the trailer telematics system of Cargobull Telematics − on his smartphone. The driver can use the IVTM system in critical situations, such as in the case of the wrong tyre pressure or an excessive drop in pressure, to quickly intervene and prevent damage and downtime. Last but not least, it is also possible to achieve reduced fuel consumption, since the correct tyre pressure can be adjusted at any time. (ae) Rescue Parachutes for Trailers Cargobull Finance offers not only customised financing, but also solutions which offer the vehicle fleet optimum protection in the case of damage or the total loss of a vehicle. Cargobull Finance Protection Package and GAP Cover − two products which, with new practical services, now offer even more. Like all movable capital goods, trailers are constantly exposed to dangers – whether a force of nature, theft, human error, technical faults or even a total failure. Extensive protection of the trailers is therefore essential for business success. Here, Cargobull Finance offers two solutions whose scope has now been extended. Solution number one: the Cargobull Finance Protection Package is available for all vehicles which are financed through TailGUARDLight TM - The ramp approach aid prevents damage to the vehicle and ramp. In times of unpredictable transport markets Cargobull Finance offers appropriate safeguards. Cargobull Finance. Cargobull Finance arranges comprehensive insurance for the trailer with a leading insurance company. The customer benefits from special policy conditions such as a fixed premium over the financing period. Solution number two: GAP Cover guarantees the residual book value of the vehicle. With this option for the financing agreement, the “gap” is closed. In the case of a total loss of the trailer, the full release value from the financing has to be paid out, while the insurer often only pays the replacement value of the trailer. As a result, if the worst comes to the worst, the contractor can immediately take care of a replacement vehicle. This means that high off-road costs do not arise in the first place. Further information and details of the contents of the Protection Package are available on +49 2558 81-5555 or directly from the contact person in your country. (ae) www.cargobull.com
The TrailerCompany. CARGOBULL NEWS · NO. 40 11 Combination of Eight IAA-Label-45x29mm.indd 1 24.07.12 15:38 With rising fuel prices, the expected increase in tolls, as well as the demand by many shipping agents for green logistics, combined road-rail transport is becoming increasingly important. Here, the different wagon technologies and tunnel profiles, which restrict the height of trailers that can be used, are setting certain challenges for the industry. In order to prepare the customer for all cases and wagon technologies, Schmitz Cargobull has now carried out a new classification procedure for all rail-transportable S.CS curtainsider semitrailers. This With their universal codification the trailers can be used on almost all routes. Customers only have to register once for their ILU code. classification is valid for eight different wagons with an expanded envelope space. Special feature: Schmitz Cargobull achieves a 2,700 mm interior height and still fulfils the required classification height of P386 for the lower classification profiles of wagon types P a to h. This classification allows the customer to travel along a wider route network, e.g. in transport to Busto Arsizio, Milan through Switzerland. Another advantage is that hinged underrun protection is no longer necessary. The weight of the rigid underrun protection is lower and also allows easier handling compared to the folding underride guard, which is still required for the P400 classification of the 1A wagon type. Each trailer classified in accordance with the new, internationally The new trailers for combined road-rail transport are certified for a total of eight different types of wagon. valid ILU code. With standard EN 13044-1, an owner code is being introduced for the identification of European intermodal loading units (including swap bodies, semitrailers), which is compatible with the globally used BIC code according to ISO 6346. The advantage is selfevident; the owner of the loading unit has to register once through www.ilu-code.eu and specify his owner key and registration number. Once this registration has been carried out, Schmitz Cargobull can independently obtain the check digit required for the ILU code and equip the vehicle directly from the factory with the required full ILU code. The lengthy process of BIC code registration through the owner is no longer necessary, and the vehicle can be quickly placed “on the right track”. (tt) Best Spare Parts Service in Europe Throughout Europe, Cargobull Parts & Services (CPS) specialises in full service contracts, service partner training courses and 24-hour, no-hassle provision of original spare parts. The core business of CPS is supplying its customers with spare parts for the wide variety of vehicles made by Schmitz Cargobull. “Everything from a single source” has been the company philosophy for more than 10 years. In addition to Schmitz Cargobull parts, various components from other manufacturers are also available such as wearing parts from braking, axle and lighting systems for semitrailers and trailers of system partners. Over 48,000 different original parts are now listed in EPOS, the electronic spare part documentation and ordering system. Via EPOS, the customer can reliably and quickly identify the required component round the clock, and order it online. Once an order has been placed, spare parts from the central warehouse in Altenberge (Germany) are shipped worldwide − even as far as Australia, where the company’s most distant customer so far is located. This service is offered for all parts that have ever been installed on Schmitz Cargobull vehicles. In addition to the central warehouse in Altenberge, 29 support warehouses have been set up all over Europe in recent years, so the fast supply of spare parts can be guaranteed in the respective countries. As a result, workshops in every European country can be supplied with all of the stocked parts within 24 hours. The dense network of more than 1,200 authorised service partners, which extends across the whole of Europe, supplements the supply of spare parts locally with the most important mobility parts, which are also required, for example, in the event of a breakdown. CPS has therefore developed into a fullyfledged partner for all commercial vehicle workshops in Europe. (ae) ANNOUNCEMENT Meet the Scania Team at IAA: Hall 17, Stand B06! Scania Euro 6 Setting the standard. Scania customers are used to outstanding operating economy, uptime and driveability. So, when our engineers set off to tackle the toughest emission legislation in the world, our mission was clear: take everything that you would expect from a Scania truck to the next level. Now, Scania Euro 6 is here. Setting the standard for how user-friendly, green technology can help boost your future business potential. Today. Starting with two engine options at 440 and 480 hp, Scania Euro 6 is fit for both longhaulage and construction applications. Available in all G- and R-series models in a wide variety of axle configurations. Through the clever spare parts documentation, approximately 48,000 stocked parts and 29 supporting warehouses in Europe, Cargobull Parts & Services guarantee a fast supply of spare parts throughout Europe within 24 hours. Check out your local Scania Dealer for more information. www.scania.com www.cargobull.com
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