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INCORPORATINGDOWNLOAD full PDF of this issuenow at www.exportandfreight.comCHECK OUT THE LATEST NEWS INSTANTLYON WWW.EXPORTANDFREIGHT.COMBULLETINS UPDATED DAILYINSIDE THIS ISSUE:FTA IRELAND STRENGTHENS TEAMFTA Ireland has appointed Tom Wilson as General Manager for the new andgrowing voice of Irish logistics. See Page 4MONTRACON’S JUMBO REEFERMontracon has lifted the wraps on its jumbo refrigerated trailer designed forgreater carrying capacity See Page 4FACE TO FACE WITH: LUCA SRAIveco Managing Director for the UK and Ireland See Page 16FIRST VOLVO FH16-750 IN NORTHERN IRELANDV Fraser & Sons Ltd have taken delivery of the first Volvo FH16-750 tractor unithere from Dennison Commercials See Page 18TTS: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF QUALITY TRAININGTransport Training Services Ltdis celebrating their 20th year in business See Page 22BIG TURN OUT FOR ‘INTERNATIONAL’ CV SHOWDespite the absence of many of the leading truck manufacturers,this year’s CV Show in Birmingham was by all accountsan overwhelming success See Page 30U-TAIL INNOVATION IN TRANSPORTATIONThis low level van that does the job of a truck could revolutionise urbandeliveries See Page 40IN CONVERSATION WITH: MICHAEL MEAGHEREmirates SkyCargo Manager for Ireland See Page 42SEATRUCK LAUNCHES NEW BELFAST SERVICESeatruck has just launched a new direct servicebetween Belfast and Heysham See Page 48FURTHER INVESTMENT BY STENA LINEStena Line has purchased the Stena Mersey and Stena Lagan, servicing theLiverpool-Belfast route See Page 49VAN IRELANDAll the latest news from the world of vans See Page 53IRVINESTOWN TRUCK CONVOY ANNIVERSARYThe Irvinestown Truck Convoy, part of the Lady of the Lake Festival, celebratesits 12th anniversary in July See Page 56CROSSGAR FOODSERVICE LTDWe turn the spotlight on Crossgar Foodservice Ltd, one of the leadingfoodservice suppliers in Ireland See Page 5716 42MAY-JUNE 2012COVER STORYIndependent 44 tonne, 6x2road test by Export & Freightrecords 9.1mpg!Follow us on twitter@exportandfreightCOMMENTThe recovery continues! There was little talk of hard times anddifficult trading conditions as we mingled with operators, dealers andmanufacturers at the recent CV Show in Birmingham; in fact, nearlyeveryone we spoke to had a positive spin to put on the future.That was underscored in our ‘face to face’ interview with Iveco’sManaging Director for the UK and Ireland Luca Sra who tells us, ‘therecession is past and confidence is growing in the market.’ You can readthe interview in full in this edition in which we also carry a comprehensive round-up ofthe CV Show.We’ve also been speaking with DAF Managing Director Ray Ashworth who, too, is upbeat.He tells us the dealer network is buoyant and looking forward with a level of optimism tothe rest of 2012 and into 2013.With the longer days, truck festivals are making an appearance in several parts of thecountry and fully deserve your support. The Mid Ulster Truckers group holds its annualTruck Festival at the end of May - last year’s event raised £67,000 for charity – while theIrvinestown Truck Festival, another great charity fund raiser, is scheduled for July. Thenin August, we welcome Truckfest to Ireland for the first time; it’s being staged over twodays at the King’s Hall in Belfast.In this issue, too, we hear from Norman McBurney and his team who were recentlynamed ASDA’s Outstanding Service Provider of the Year, and from Tom Wilson whohas been appointed as FTA Ireland’s General Manager. Congratulations are also due toTransport Training Services who are celebrating their 20th year in business, and to VFraser & Sons Ltd, based in Cookstown, who, as you’ll read inside, have recently takendelivery of what is Northern Ireland’s first flagship Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit fromDennison Commercials,There’s been plenty happening on the shipping front lately. Stena Line has confirmed thepurchase the two vessels it acquired when the company took over Liverpool-Belfast routefor £45m last summer, while Seatruck has just launched a new direct service betweenBelfast and Heysham. There’ve also been some notable new appointments at Stena Lineand Irish Ferries.In the world of vans, one of the major talking points has been the new Mercedes-Benzurban van, the Citan, which makes its public debut in Hannover in September; there’sbeen plenty of interest, too, in the all-new one-tonne Ford Transit Custom, which made itsglobal debut at the Birmingham Show. More on these, inside.Finally for now: don’t forget you can keep up to date with all the very latest news bysimply logging on to www.exportandfreight.comHelen Beggs, Editor-in-Chief/PublisherEmail: Helen@4squaremedia.netHelen Beggs Editor-in-Chief, David Stokes Editor, Paul Beattie Group Marketing Manager, Darryl Magee Publishing Consultant,Brian McCrum Art Director, Eleanor Blane Accounts Manager, Helen Beggs, Garfield Harrison PublishersCirculation: Ireland’s specialist magazine for the transport industry. Export & Freight is packed with news, information, developments and trends dedicated to the local marketplace. Export & Freight is acontrolled circulation journal, posted each month to exporters, manufacturers, hauliers, own account operators, transport suppliers, commercial vehicle manufacturers, rail companies, bus and coach operatorsand manufacturers, air and sea terminal, passenger and freight ferry operators, shipping agents and freight forwarders, to name but a few. Export & Freight is also sent to members of professional bodies,including the IRTE, Institute of Quarrying and Institute of Freight Forwarders, FTA and RHA. Export & Freight is also available in your local newsagent. Export & Freight, is published by ‘4 square media NI Ltd’, atThe Old Coach House, 12 Main Street, Hillsborough, N. Ireland BT26 6AE. We are a completely independent voice and are not connected to any Institutes or Associations within the industry. Our aim is to publishaccurate, specific and dedicated information, targeting each sector of the transport industry, throughout Ireland. The publishers cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies supplied by the contributors. Allrights reserved. The contents of this publications may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form, either in part or in full, including photocopying and recording, without the written consent of the owner. 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4newsMontracon’s Jumbo reeferMontracon has lifted the wraps on its jumbo refrigerated trailer designed to meetincreasing calls from operators, predominantly in the fast food and RDC supplysectors, for greater carrying capacity within a 13.6 overall length.A straight frame trailer, theinternal height of 3200mm and150m3 of load space togetherprovide the ability to carry anadditional 26 UK or 33 Europallets, or a combination ofAdditional 26 UK or 33 Euro pallets onremovable/adjustable decking beamsboth, on removable, adjustableheightdecking beams supportedby strengthened side panels.Higher capacity Carrier orThermoKing fridge units areoffered as standard, with dualfuel tanks slung beneath thetrailer frame as an option.Speaking at the launch of thejumbo trailer Montracon salesand marketing director Paul Meadsaid: ‘The jumbo trailer fills a gapin our otherwise comprehensiverefrigerated range. In particular, itwill appeal to operators movingfast food and supplying RDCs,a point reinforced by the factthat we have already takenour first order, for 20, froma major third party logisticsprovider serving these sectors.’Jumbo reefer aimed at fastfood and RDC supply sectorsIRTE Hears About Vehicle TestingThe Driver & Vehicle Testing Agency NI gave a presentation at the recent monthly meeting of theIRTE on the changes being introduced to the vehicle testing in Northern Ireland.Noel Redmond and Gerry McDermottbeing presented with thank youtokens for their presentations by theIRTE chairman William Miskelly.in briefFee increasefor ReducedPollutionCertificatesThe DVA has increased ReducedPollution Certificate (RPC) fees.The test, which can be carriedout at any of the 15 test centresin Northern Ireland, is availableas a combined test that includesthe annual vehicle inspectionor as a standalone test.Effective immediately, the newfees are: RPC test combinedwith annual inspection-£20;RPC test standalone-£34.The changes are beingintroduced under EuropeanRoadworthiness Directive2009/40/EU. The main changesare to the method of inspection,tightening of standards andchanges to reasons for rejection.The main changes includechecking all the electronicand other warning lights onthe dash work and operatecorrectly including Brake fluidwarning, Electronic parkingbrake, Electronic braking system,Electronic power steering,Electronic stability control,Main beam, Hazard warninglights and tyre pressureThe test also allows for thefollowing failures: Brake,suspension and steering dustcovers; Load sensing valve dataplate missing; Steering wheellocking mechanism; Steeringbox oil leak; Steering lock stopadjustment; Inappropriatesteering and suspension repairs;High Intensity Discharge (HID)headlamp washing & levellingsystem; Commercial vehicleconspicuity markings; Tow barassembly; Electrical trailer socketsincluding the function of 13 pinsockets; Emission control systemsincluding catalytic convertors;and Tyre size compliancewith tachograph chartThe changes are EU led butthe aims are to promotesafer road vehicles.FTA Ireland strengthens management teamFTA Ireland has appointed Tom Wilson as General Manager for the new and growingvoice of Irish logistics. He is currently Head of Policy for the Freight TransportAssociation, based in Belfast and will retain his current responsibilities.Tom will take responsibility forthe fast growing trade body andjoin Business Service ManagerAidan Flynn, Head of Policy DeclanMcKeon and Office Manager BrianMarkey based at the organisation’soffices in Dublin. He has beeninstrumental in the establishmentand successful launch of FTAIreland since its inception in 2010.Tom has many years’ experiencein transport policy in both theNorth and South of Ireland,having served for four years onthe All Ireland Freight Forumthat liaises over cross-borderand common policy issues.FTA Ireland’s membership nowexceeds 50 companies andbusiness services are expandingrapidly, with vehicle inspection,tachograph analysis and trainingcourses now available. FTAIreland recently launched itsown terms and conditions ofcarriage and announced thefirst accredited members underits membership accreditationscheme. An online members’Shop for transport consumableshas also been launched.CommentedTom: “I am lookingforward to working with FTAIreland members to take forwardthe tremendous opportunity thatthe new organisation presents.Never before has the need forthe voice of responsible logisticsneeded to be heard more inIreland and the range of issuesconfronting operators andlogistics buyers north and southmeans that we are likely to bebusy over the coming months. Ihope I can bring my experiencein the All-Ireland forum tomaximise the success for membersacross the island of Ireland.”News 6pgs.indd 4 09/05/2012 10:44

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6newsDeadline Looms for Export & Freight Awards EntriesThe deadline for this year’s Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards isfast approaching; entries have been flooding in since the beginning of the year,but if you haven’t registered your entry yet, you need to do it NOW!This year’s event sees anumber of new sponsors as wellas some new award categories;this will be the 11th year of theawards, created specifically toprovide a platform of recognitionfor the transport industry onthe island of Ireland; it has beenfirmly established as an integralpart of the sector, celebratingthe remarkable achievementsof a remarkable industry.The event is not just aboutbrands, vehicle models, unitloads and legislation; it is aboutpersonalities, skill, talent andco-operation, which are atthe very heart of transport,so whatever part you play inthese vital sectors we want tohear from YOU if you haven’talready entered. To do so is nota complicated process and thereshould be at least one categorythat applies to your operation,so what are you waiting for?New this year is the ‘Excellencein Customer Service’ award,while other awards categorieshave been changed slightly toopen up the competition to awider range of companies; forexample, the ‘Top Fleet Liveryof the Year’ category becomes‘Top Fleet of the Year;’ whilethe ‘International Haulier of theYear’ category has been renamed‘European Haulier of the Year.’The event, which includes asuperb gala dinner and topclass entertainment, is beingheld as usual at the RamadaHotel in South Belfast, and willbe staged on the evening ofThursday, September 13th 2012,so if you haven’t yet booked atable you’ll need to do so rightaway as there are only a limitednumber of spaces available.As we mentioned, the entryprocess for all 16 categorieshas been simplified – you’ll findall you need to know abouthow to submit your entry, aswell as how to book a table,elsewhere in this issue of Exportand Freight and online atwww.exportandfreight.comTop ASDA Award forMcBurney TransportMcBurney Transport has won a top award in the annualASDA Carrier of the Year Awards; the company wasnamed Outstanding Service Provider of the Year ata ceremony held in the Queens Hotel in Leeds.The award judges declared:“McBurney Transport hasdelivered a truly outstandingservice through 2011,with on-time deliveryconsistently above 98%.“Throughout periods of severeweather, they never missed abeat to ensure our customersgot a first class service.”A delighted Norman McBurney,pictured here with the award,acknowledged that it was notachieved without the hard workand dedication of all staff anddrivers at McBurney Transport.New CEO at CILTThe Chartered Institute of Logistics &Transport in Ireland has appointed ProfessorAustin Smyth as its new CEO (Designate).A Fellow of the Institute hewas Director General, NationalInstitute for Transport andLogistics, Dublin Institute ofTechnology (2002- 2006).Prof. Smyth has heldprofessorships at universities inLondon, Edinburgh and Belfast,where he was appointed tothe first Chair in Transport tobe established on the island ofIreland in 1989 at the Universityof Ulster. In 2010 he becameRegistered Commissionerto the UK InfrastructurePlanning Commission. He wasSenior Economist for ARUPTransportation at Ove & Partners,Head of Transport Economics atTransmark and Strategic PlanningAdvisor to the CEO, NorthernIreland Railways in the late1980’s. In transport consultancyhe has worked for a variety ofpublic and private sector clientsin various EU States, Russia andEastern Europe as well as NorthAmerica, the Middle East, theArabian Gulf and Thailand.Commenting on his appointment,the President of the CharteredInstitute of Logistics & Transportin Ireland, Aidan Murphy, saidthat this is a very significantdevelopment for the Instituteand he was very pleasedthat he had decided to takeup the position as CEO.He further added that this was acritical time in the development ofthe Institute and he was confidentthat Professor Smyth wouldadd greatly to the developmentof the Policy on Transport inIreland and the furtherance ofeducation in the transport areaspear headed by the Institute.Professor Smyth commented thathe was delighted to contribute tothe development of the Instituteand advance the cause of thetransport sector in the publicpolicy arena. He stressed a hopethat his extensive experience ofworking in the transport industryand academia, both in Irelandand internationally, would assistthe Institute in fulfilling its coreobjective to advance the scienceand art of logistics and transport,representing the interests of itsmembers and promoting theeconomic and environmentalwellbeing of Ireland.EXPORT & FREIGHT TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS AWARDS - Closing date 31 MayNews 6pgs.indd 6 09/05/2012 10:45

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8newsLaois County Council Plugs InLaois County Council have just taken delivery of a new Alke Electric Utility Vehicle. Fitted with adropside body, the vehicle will mainly be used for rubbish collection from street bins in Portlaoise.Also supplied with thevehicle was a Salt Spreaderand Snow Plough. These areeasily fitted or removed and willbe ready to improve footpathconditions for pedestrianswithin Portlaoise town.John O’Donoghue, SeniorEngineer Roads Section, LaoisCounty Council is delightedwith the Council’s decisionto purchase what is the firstelectric vehicle in the Council’sextensive vehicle fleet. Hesays it is testament to theircommitment to the environmentand other advantages to begained from using electricvehicles in urban areas.The Alke ATX is available in 3different weight categories andis designed to be used in thehardest and most demandingconditions with a load capacityof up to 1000 Kgs and a towingcapacity up to 3000 Kgs,depending on the model chosen.The cost of recharging thevehicle’s batteries to perform afull day’s work is as little as €1.They are ideally suited forurban conditions, such as localauthorities, airports, hospitals,universities, cemeteries, railwaystations, public & private parks& estates, garden nurseries,golf courses, stud farms,hotels, shopping centres andmany more applications.They can also be used indoors andcan be supplied without a cab ifso desired. With zero emissionsand zero noise, the electric vehicleis finally being seriously consideredby many companies to assist withtheir environmental responsibilitiesand enjoy economic benefitsat the same time.VOSA fee changesRevised fees for annual lorry and bus testing and operator licensing came into effect at the beginning of April.For the third year running,VOSA is not applying any generalincrease to most statutory fees– most changes aim to movecosts between customers withno extra revenue for VOSA.Fees for HGV and PSV testingare being adjusted to applya differential between testsconducted at non-VOSA testfacilities and VOSA test facilities– with the “testing element” ofmost fees at non-VOSA facilitiesreducing by 4% before roundingand those at VOSA sites increasingby 4% before rounding to chargemore of the cost of providingVOSA facilities to users of thosefacilities. The “enforcementelement” incorporated inannual test fees (but not retestfees) has not changed.Fees for applications for HGVand PSV operator licences – andfor varying and continuing suchlicences – will rise by 1.6%.VOSA estimates that the overalleffect of the changes to allstatutory fees will, at worst,increase overall operating costsfor operators using VOSAtest facilities by less thanone hundredth of a per cent(0.01%) – but many customersusing ATFs will pay less.VOSA Chief Executive AlastairPeoples said: “We understandthe financial pressures operatorsare under. That is why I amdelighted that we have been ableto avoid any general increase infees for the third year running.“I’m also pleased to announce afee differential for annual testsat non-VOSA sites which movesfurther towards charging thefull cost of VOSA facilities tothose who use those facilities.This will make non-VOSA sitessuch as ATF’s an even moreattractive option for operatorsgetting vehicles tested.”DAF focuses on ATe programmeFor DAF Trucks, the Bedrijfsauto RAI 2012 exhibition, which was recently held in Amsterdam,was all about Advanced Transport Efficiency (ATe), a complete range of solutions tofurther reduce fuel consumption and emissions and improve truck efficiency.Alongside the CF85 andXF105 ATe Edition models, DAFshowcased developments thatform part of its ATe philosophy,including an aerodynamic bodyfor the LF distribution truck and anew lightweight tandem axle.DAF launched its ATe programmein the summer of 2011 with theintroduction of a large numberof enhancements to the 12.9-litre PACCAR MX engine. Theseenhancements, including newpistons, optimised fuel injectionand a unique, fully encapsulatedexhaust manifold unit, ensures3% lower fuel consumptionand lower CO2 emissions.The range of transmissions hasalso been expanded with theaddition of new manual andautomatic 12-speed gearboxes,which allows the driveline to beeven more effectively tailored tothe specific use of the vehicle.In addition, the engine in the CFand XF105 models switches offautomatically after five minutesof idling, and the maximumspeed is limited to 85 insteadof 89 km/h, which saves anadditional 2 to 3% fuel in theinternational transport sector.In order to raise the driver’sawareness of the importanceof driving efficiently, extensiveinformation on the current andachieved fuel consumption isprovided on the central displayon the dashboard as a standard.But ATe is about much morethan just fuel consumption, as isproven by the new maintenancefreebatteries that are installedas standard in the CF and XFfor a longer service life, loweroperational costs and a lowerimpact on the environment.The CF85 and XF105 ATeEdition models that form partof DAF’s ATe programme arespecial versions that have beenfully optimised for low fuelconsumption. They are equippedwith a complete set of side skirts,roof spoilers and side fenders,tyres with a low rolling resistanceand adaptive cruise control. AnAS Tronic automated gearboxwith a shifting strategy fullyoptimised for fuel consumptionis fitted as standard, which onlyallows the driver to change gearhimself when manoeuvring orusing the PACCAR engine brake.All CF85 and XF105 ATe Editionmodels also come with DAFEcoDrive driver training, which,in practice, permanently reducesactual fuel consumption and CO2emissions by 3 to 5% on average.News 6pgs.indd 8 09/05/2012 10:45

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10newsSignificant Parts Warranty Extensionby Carrier Transicold UKCarrier Transicold UK is offering temperature controlled vehicle operators added peace of mind with anenhanced warranty on all Performance Parts supplied and fitted by its network of UK service partners.Effective immediately, allstandard Performance Partswill be covered by a 12-monthwarranty, and major components,such as engines, compressors,generators and condensers,will be covered for a period of24 months when fitted andserviced through a CarrierTransicold UK service partner.Scott Dargan, operationsdirector, Carrier Transicold UK,said, “We’ve extended thewarranty coverage to reflect theconfidence we have in our originalequipments parts range, whichwe brand as Performance Parts.This covers more than 18,000different lines, each producedto quality levels equal to orbetter than, the part originallysupplied when the refrigerationunit was first manufactured.“Critically, the warranty alsocovers labour and associatedconsumable items and issupported throughout ourentire UK network. This meansoperators have the peace of mindin knowing that they won’t beleft out-of-pocket in the unlikelyevent a part needs to be replacedduring its warranty period.”Commenting on the importanceof procuring original equipmentspecification parts for temperaturecontrolled systems, he explained,“If a component on a tractor unitfails, you can put another truckon the job and you’re on yourway. The minute refrigerationunit stops because of a failedpart, it can have an impact oncold chain integrity. This is one ofthe reasons why fitting genuineCarrier Transicold spare parts givesoperators added confidence.”The new, extended warrantyalso applies to CarrierTransicold’s extensive line-up ofremanufactured components,enabling fleets to cost-effectivelymaintain their units. Allremanufactured componentsare completely rebuilt by CarrierTransicold to the latest tolerancesit sets for its refrigeration units.This ensures long-term quality,efficiency and reliability levels.“In terms of form and function,nothing else comes close toCarrier Transicold PerformanceParts. With this class-leadingwarranty. We are ensuring thatcustomers can get the completepackage through the largestnetwork of service partners inthe UK,” added Scott Dargan.Dynamic - Bandvulc’s Fuel Saving Energy TyresIt is a well-established fact that low rolling resistance tyres play a major role in reducing fuel consumption. To this end Bandvulchas spent significant time and research developing rubber compounds and tread patterns to achieve the Dynamic tyre range.These premium tyres aredesigned in-house and arethe subject of extensive trialson fleets and at independentproving grounds. In house testson Bandvulc’s own vehicles showthat the Dynamics low rollingresistance compound gives anaverage improvement of up to9.7% in fuel consumption.Bandvulc is the only independenttruck tyre retreader in the UK withits own rubber compound facilitywhere it develops and mixesDynamic is Bandvulc’s fuel savingenergy tyre range designed in-houseusing bespoke tread compounddeveloped at Devon Rubber, adivision of Bandvulcbespoke compounds for its rangeof retreaded tyres. The Group’scommitment to its environmentalpolicy prompted developmentof the ‘Dynamic’ tyre.The continuing escalation offuel prices is focusing hauliers’attention on fuel saving initiatives.The haulage industry has howeverbeen wary of the new technologyincorporated into low rollingresistance tyres due to reportedreduced tread life and suspicionsof wet grip performance.“At Bandvulc we have takenconsiderable time in the designof both the tread patternsand the compounds to delivera tyre to the market that willdeliver a safe ride for the driverwhilst giving reliability andeconomy to the operator.”The Dynamic range isavailable as the BDE1+295/80R22.5 (drive axle, longhaul, regional application),and the B2K+ 385/65R22.5(long haul trailer tyre).Bandvulc Launches Unique Tyre Labelling SystemBandvulc has developed a new tyre labelling system which it will be demonstrating at this year’s CV show. The labels are generatedduring the tyre retreading process at Bandvulc’s facility in Devon using Merlin, bespoke production software developed in-house.The new label is larger andclearer to assist all of Bandvulc’scustomers, including the tyrefitter. It contains all the elementsyou’d expect, i.e. tyre make,size and serial number but theinnovative part of the label isthe QR code, a barcode whichcan be scanned using a PDA,mobile phone or some otherform of reader, to electronicallyprovide data on that tyre.This will be immensely beneficialfor tyre fitters of the future as theywill be able to record and uploadtyre job details electronically insteadof completing paper jobsheets. Forcompanies/depots adopting thisfacility, the future brings automaticstock holding adjustments,recording of fitters’ work andnotification to Bandvulc of thework via an electronic job sheet.News 6pgs.indd 10 09/05/2012 10:45

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12newsDAF Trucks optimistic about the futureDAF Trucks may have been absent at this year’s CV Show in Birmingham, buttheir Managing Director Ray Ashworth has confirmed they will be back at the 2013exhibition, and he’s been speaking about his optimism for the future.DAF Trucks ManagingDirector Ray Ashworth“DAF were very much atthe CV Show last year and I canassure you we will be back nextyear as well as some significantactivity later this year at Hanover.”Part of the reason for theirabsence this year was the fact thatDAF exhibited two weeks earlierat the RAI show in Amsterdamafter a break of five years.“It was clearly important for us tobe there after five years and DAFused the opportunity to launchthe Euro 6 engine. This is a cleardemonstration that DAF have thetechnology ready for Euro 6 andindeed learnt a lot from its sisterproduct - the EPA10 MX enginethat is now sold in somethinglike 25% of all Kenworth andPeterbilt trucks in the USA.“Whilst that engine uses thetechnology platform and SCRand EGR, together with aclosed type particulate filter,our new Euro 6 engine is verymuch more sophisticated.“The integration of the aftertreatment system usingover 40 sensors, 14 controlunits and common rail fuelinjection running at 2,500 barpressures and variable geometryturbocharger technologies makethis new MX13 Euro 6 enginea much more complex productdevelopment challenge.”The first appearance of thisengine in a vehicle will belater this year, and added RayAshworth: “All this Euro 6development doesn’t mean we’vestopped Euro 5 development.We will carry on building Euro 5alongside Euro 6 in the comingyears because DAF is a verydifferent company to that of onlyfive years ago. Many parts of theworld remain happy with Euro 3or Euro 5 technology includingour new markets of Brazil, Indiaand China where PACCAR hasinvested heavily over recent years.“Our focus for 2012 will beon promoting the existingmodel range with a focus onfuel economy. That meansadvanced transport efficiency(ATe) - upgraded enginesand aerodynamic bodies.“Our new ATe Euro 5 enginerange with new pistons, software,oil control and other fuel savingdevices are showing typicalimprovements of 3-5% comparedwith equivalent models of 12months’ ago. Of course thatgives us a challenge for Euro6 as well because our targetis to match this new improvedfuel efficiency at Euro 6. Ouraerodynamic body on the LF hasa proven 8.3% fuel saving.”He says that in the UK market,customers continue to want Euro5 - not Euro 6. “Lots of operatorswant to know about Euro 6 andits implications, but they generallydecide that Euro 5 remains theirway forward and that the limitedreduced pollution incentivesare not substantial enough.”He added that the market so farthis year has held up remarkablywell - over 25% up on last yearso far, but there are, he said, signsof some hesitancy, although heexpects the market to build againtowards the end of this year inthe run up to 2013 and Euro 6.“As for DAF, I’m delighted tosay that our market share isrunning at virtually 30% whichis an all-time high. The LF inparticular is doing very well beingresponsible for nearly 40% ofall sales in its sector. PACCARFinancial are now funding over40% share of our registrationsdespite all the headline newsthat the banks are back; over3,000 orders year-to-date.“Similarly our factory bodyprogramme is now wellestablished with over 2,000now in operation and an annualrunning level of over 1,000bodied vehicles coming out of thefactory at Leyland which probablyputs us in the top 5 UK bodybuilders. Our dealer networkremains buoyant - they’ve beenthrough a tough couple of years,but continue to invest and thestatistics look quite good.“I’m not saying that everythingis rosy, but I am saying that themarket will continue to be toughbut positive and particularly therental market is very strong.We look forward - with alevel of optimism - to the restof 2012 and into 2013.”Iveco prepares ultimate fuel saving heavy truck combinationIveco is preparing what it believes could be the ultimate fuel-saving heavytruck combination for press evaluation, after pairing its ECOSTRALIS 6x2 midlifttractor unit with Montracton’s new FST (fuel saving trailer).The tri-axle box van semitraileris claimed by Montraconto return fuel savings of upto 8 per cent compared withtraditional box vans. It is now apermanent addition to Iveco’sDunstable-based press fleetand will be available for mediaappraisal and road test in theUK and Ireland throughout2012, in conjunction with theECOSTRALIS AS440S46TX/P.Nigel Emms, Press and PublicRelations Director of Iveco,says: “With diesel prices atrecord levels and an additional3.02p in fuel duty beingadded by the Chancellor on 1August 2012, fleets need to beincreasingly innovative if theyare to keep fuel bills in check.“We’re confident that pairing ourultra-fuel-efficient ECOSTRALISwith this sleek new aerodynamictrailer will demonstrate afurther way for fleets to saveat the pumps,” he adds.The ECOSTRALIS features are-mapped version of the EEVratedFPT Cursor 10 engine,designed to reduce fuelconsumption whilst maintainingperformance. The 10.3 litreengine is capable of producingup to 460 hp and a maximumtorque of 2,100 Nm between1,050 and 1,550 rev/min.Additional fuel-saving featuresinclude an ECOSWITCH devicethat uses the vehicle weightinformation from the ECAS/EBSsystems to limit engine torqueaccording to the truck’s grossvehicle weight – ensuring overallperformance is maintainedin line with that of a fullyladen vehicle. This allows fuelconsumption to be minimisedduring acceleration withoutaffecting overall speed capability.The fuel-saving propertiesincorporated into the FST havebeen achieved by Montraconwithout any change to overallheight (4.2m), capacity orload placing flexibility.Montracon claim that the keyto the design is a curved roof,trailer sides that taper 40mmat the back plus the applicationof a line of vortex generators atthe rear edges of the roof andsides. This combination servesto divert the attached air flowfrom the trailer roof/sides into theimmediate trailer wake, whichreduces the partial vacuum orbased pressure drag (suction)that develops progressively inthis location with vehicle speed,to the benefit of fuel economy.Matched to the curved roof is agently sloping trailer bed (frontto rear), and aerodynamic frontbulkhead and aerodynamicside skirts that channel airflow along the trailer sides –away from the underside.News 6pgs.indd 12 11/05/2012 10:14

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14newsTransport RegulatorRoadshowThe NI Transport Regulator Roadshoworganised by the new NI Transport RegulationUnit fronted by Donald Armstrong held anumber of Roadshows around the Provincein April to inform CV Operators of the up andcoming regulations regarding the introductionof the new 'O' Licence in July of this year.Export & Freight was there and took some pictures at theRoadshow in Corr's Corner Hotel, Glengormley, where more than1,000 visitors came through the doors visiting stands includingthe FTA, RHA and DVA. A very busy week was had by all.Donald Armstrong of the Transport Regulation UnitL-R: Phil Flanders - RHA, Pat Glancy - RHA, Frankie Whiteside - HendersonWholesale and Mark Stewart - Stewart InternationalL-R: Tom Wilson - FTA, Seamus Leheney - FTA and Ian Smith - FTAL-R: Billy Miskelly - GUS Commercials, Trevor Wilson - DVA, Mark Wilson -DVA, Michael Curran - DVA, Stephen Spratt - DVA and Nigel Ritchie - MilktransGillian McIntyre - Transport Regulation Unit surrounded by customersDigitals driver’s handbook from Volvo TrucksEvery Volvo truck has its own unique driver’s handbook whose contents are individually tailored tomatch the vehicle’s specification. Now it is also possible to download it free via the Internet.“A digital driver’s handbook inthe office computer is a practicalcomplement to the printedversion stored in the truck. Thisway it is easy to quickly accessinformation about the vehicle,”says Stefan Borjesson, ManagerDriver Information at Volvo Trucks.For vehicle owner and dealeralike, it can be a good idea tohave a digital driver’s handbook,for instance when the vehiclechanges owner. And if the printedversion gets lost, there is alwaysa backup available while a newprinted handbook is ordered anddelivered. If the owner wants thedriver’s handbook in printed ordigital form in another languagethan the original version,that too is not a problem.“The downloadable driver’shandbook is ordered free ofcharge via the Volvo Truckswebsite by filling in the chassisnumber, model designation,contact details and requiredlanguage. After that we willsend an email with a link andit is from there that the driver’shandbook is downloaded inPDF format. It’s as simple asthat,” says Stefan Borjesson.News 6pgs.indd 14 10/05/2012 14:08

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face to faceLucaSraIveco ManagingDirector for theUK and IrelandIt’s almost a year since Ivecoappointed Luca Sra as itsnew Managing Directorfor the UK and Ireland.16Luca has been with Ivecosince 1997 when he joinedas Area Product Managerfor the company’s range of lightcommercial vehicles in Italy.Following this he has held severalkey posts within Iveco includingmanaging the company’s Turkishoperations. He took up hispost in the UK last July havingserved almost three years asSales Director for Italy; he isnow based at Iveco’s Watfordheadquarters in Hertfordshire.Now that he’s settled into hisnew role, Export & Freight’sHelen Beggs managed to catchup with him at the recent CVShow in Birmingham to findout how he – and Iveco - isfaring in the current climate.“This past year has been a verygood one for Iveco,” says Luca.“We are in a growing market andhave captured a significant share.That upward trend has extendedinto the first quarter of this year.”Have you made any significantchanges within the UKorganisation since your arrival?Yes, there have been some bigmanagement changes; we havemade some in-house promotionsand have also brought in expertisefrom outside the company. Theprocess of change is continuingas we seek to strengthen theorganisation and ensure wehave the right people to takethe company forward.It is people that make a companystrong; we are in a peoplebusiness. People can make adifference, whether it is positiveor negative; we want to havethe right people, with the rightqualities, we want to have thebest possible team around us.How is Iveco faring in thecurrent climate? Thereare some positive signs ofrecovery being reflectedacross the network, soare we over the worst?We are in a recovering market.Last year we regained more than25% in volumes and it remainsvery positive, especially for lightcommercial vehicles. The monthof March was significantlybetter. The market for mediumand heavy duty trucks is alsoin positive territory, thoughFace to Face-Luca Sra spread.indd 16 09/05/2012 10:49

face to facethere remains room for furtherimprovement in these sectors.I would especially like to seeour market share in the heavysector, at a comparable level tothe European average which isseven per cent, so that meanswe would have to double ourmarket share in the UK overthe next couple of years.Are we over the worst? I am nota magician, so I cannot predictwhat the coming months hold,but overall I am comfortable withour position and future plans.There is still a tough operatingenvironment out there, but therecession is past and confidenceis growing in the market.What are your plansand strategies for theimmediate future?We will continue to invest inour people, both within thecompany and across our dealernetwork. We want to continueraising our standards, and thirdly,we will be concentrating on ourcustomer base, building evencloser relationships because, asI said, this is a people business;it is all about people, andbeing close to our customers,finding out what their specificneeds and requirements are,can make a difference.Once again Iveco wasn’t atthe CV show, why is that?As a company, we have toprioritise, as many of the majormanufacturers do, although wedid have a presence at the showthrough one of our main dealers.The show is important to us,but we have to measure thecost against return; this yearwe couldn’t justify the financialoutlay. However, we continueto evaluate the situation. I amnot saying we will not everreturn, but at this stage wecannot say when we mighthave a presence there again.With fuel prices still highon the agenda, how isthe new EcoStralis beingaccepted by operators?Very well. Operators have tokeep costs down, and fuelrepresents a big percentage oftheir outgoings, so EcoStralisis proving to be a commonsense solution. On tractor units,EcoStralis is probably responsiblefor about 50% of our sales.Iveco was recently recognisedby the Low Carbon VehiclePartnership with an award forbeing the Low Carbon HeavyDuty Vehicle Manufacturer ofthe Year; how significant is thatfor you as a manufacturer?We were delighted with theaward, as we are continuallystriving to keep one step aheadof the competition as far asalternative fuel technologiesare concerned, such as CNG,hybrids and electric. We arealways trying to anticipate whatthe future demands will be withregard to cost effective transportsolutions for our customers.There is a lot of interest inalternative fuels from ourcustomers; some of our bigclients are already runningCNG vehicles in significantnumbers across the UK.Iveco, too, was the first UKtruck manufacturer last year tooffer EEV engines as standard.Financing new truck purchasescontinues to be difficult,especially as the big Banksand some other financialinstitutions are not interestedin lending to operators, so howis Iveco helping its customers?Financing a new truck is abig problem not just here butthroughout Europe, howeverwe have Iveco Capital whichsupports the sales of Ivecoproducts, funding the completerange of light, medium andheavy commercial vehicles withtailor-made financial services.Its aim is to help customers fundvehicles in the most beneficialmanner for their individualoperations, using their expertisein the industry and financialstrength as a member of theIveco Group, which is in turn partof the Fiat Group - one of theworld’s largest organisations.Do you have any specificplans to grow market share inNorthern or Southern Ireland?How is Iveco performing locally?The market in the north andsouth of Ireland is differentthan in the rest of the UK andindeed Europe because it isdominated by small to mediumfleets, so we adapt accordingly.Market share in Northern Irelandis growing; we have a strongdealership with NI Trucks andthat is making a difference.We will also be supportingthe forthcoming Truckfest inNorthern Ireland, but our planshaven’t yet been finalised.As for the south of Ireland, I amhappy to report that we also havea strong partner there; however,there remains a lot of work to doin the Republic which is still in thegrip of a financial crisis, but weare working to ensure that we willbe well placed when the recoverycomes; that probably won’thappen for three or four years yet.Where do you see yourselfand Iveco in five years’ time?Personally, I cannot say where Iwill be in the next five years, butmy aim and my ambition is to putin place the proper infrastructureto develop our position in theUK market and to grow a viable,profitable and sustainablebusiness for our stakeholders.17Face to Face-Luca Sra spread.indd 17 09/05/2012 10:49

18newsFirst Volvo FH16-750 in Northern Ireland forV Fraser & Sons’ Thirtieth AnniversaryV Fraser & Sons Ltd, based in Cookstown have recently taken delivery ofa Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit from Volvo Truck & Bus dealer, DennisonCommercials. The truck is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.The XL Globetrotter cab hasbeen kitted out to the highestspecification to offer the ultimatein driver comfort and safety,including ‘Driving+’, ‘Visibility+’and Personal Safety packages,which contain functions andcomponents that make theworking environment safer andmore comfortable. Additionally,the Fraser specification includesa luxurious leather and plushinterior trim, an in-cab televisionand fridge and a full-colourPictured here from Left to Right areAlly Fraser, Trevor Fraser and theirfather Vivian Fraserreversing camera displayunit, which raises and lowersfrom a hatch in the dash – afunctionality unique to Volvo.An advanced EBS (electronicallycontrolled brake system) withintegrated electronic stabilityprogram has been specified andthe truck has also been fittedwith the new Volvo RSS1360single reduction axle, which isspecially suited to high speedheavy transport. This axlecomes with a differential lockto improve manoeuvrabilitywhen the road surface isslippery. This arrangementoffers the added benefit ofoptimised fuel consumption.Externally, the addition of a lightbar, air horn and Dura-Brightalloy wheels, coupled with astriking thirtieth anniversarylivery add to the already dramaticaesthetic of this FH16 model.Having only been on the roadfor a few weeks, the FraserInternational truck has alreadybeen turning heads amongsttruck enthusiasts at ferry portsacross the UK and Ireland.The family-owned companyis run by Vivian Fraser alongwith his sons, Ally and Trevor,each of whom drive for thebusiness. They have been loyalVolvo fans for many years, sincetheir first Volvo was purchasedin 1985 – an FH12 385hp. Thelatest anniversary 750 model,which is being driven by Trevor,joins a string of FH16s suppliedby Dennison Commercials,from their first in 1998, whichwas a 520 model, to a 610 in2004 and a 700 in 2010, whichis currently driven by Ally.Of the Volvo product, Trevorexplained, “the power of theFH16 is important for our heavyhaulage operation. It has alwaysperformed well for us, even in theThe Knorr-Bremse electronic braking system for trailers improves your trailers safetyand stability ensuring your cargo arrives safely and the right way up.For more information please call us on 0117 984 6223 or email sales@knorr-bremse.co.ukVolvo FH16 750-Fraser.indd 18 09/05/2012 10:53

news 1935432012 sees the twentyfifthanniversary of theflagship Volvo truck.The FH16 is the premiumchoice for the longest and mostdemanding haulage operations.With its excellent driveability,unique comfort, unparallelledsafety and extreme durability itis second to none on the road.The new D16G engine offerseven more power and immensetorque, making the FH16 idealfor express service in long haul,hilly terrain, or as a real musclemotor for heavy haulage. The750 model, so called because ofits 750hp output, offers 3550Nmof torque, making it the mostpowerful truck in Europe.most difficult road conditions.We also enjoy the comfortand reliability of the Volvo”.Ally agreed: “We continuallybenefit from the reliability ofour Volvos – they require lessmaintenance, especially over thelifetime of the vehicle. In ourexperience, repair costs increasewith other truck makes in yearsfour and five of service”.Vivian Fraser, Managing Directorof V Fraser & Sons commented:“We have built up an excellentrelationship with all at Dennisonsover the years and although wehave tried other manufacturers’trucks in the past, we continueto buy Volvos as their productback-up is second to none andthe Dungannon depot locationis really convenient for us”.The Fraser business operatestipping trailers,transporting aggregates,coal and animal mealthroughout Great Britain andIreland on a daily basis.Incidentally, the FH16 alsocelebrates an anniversary thisyear. The first FH16 wasintroduced to the marketin 1987, meaning thatReduce life-cycle costs in the longterm with high-quality trailersYoureconomic.miracle.Get on the roadto success.With Schmitz Cargobull, you can manage yourtransportation in a secure and efficient manner.Today and in the future – just more.www.cargobull.comSales Hotline: 01925 732886Volvo FH16 750-Fraser.indd 19 09/05/2012 10:53

test reportNew Actros:Is the beauty more than skin deep?Testing a pair of trucks head-to-head over two days and nights, we got under the skin of thenew Actros to see if it really is better, as Ian Norwell reports for Export & Freight…The truck tester’s dilemma isusually that they get an hour ortwo behind the wheel, but neverreally get into the groove andachieve that totally settled feelingwhere it all becomes intuitive.After what must be the launch ofa thousand cuts - press cuts thatis - Mercedes laid on ten test truckswith a range of power and caboptions. Five of the current MP3(Model Programme) and five ofthe new MP4 were lined up for usto drive from Genoa in northernItaly, westwards to Barcelona.Two full days driving with lunchtime changeovers gave us a brace20New Actros-Ian Norwell Spread.indd 20 09/05/2012 15:53

test reportof each model to go at and - jawsdropping all round - we were goingto sleep in the cabs. This looked likea decent test and we went lookingfor the real differences that the MP4brings, not just the obvious powderand paint that is there for all to see.Less Is MoreIt soon became clear that, on theengine front, less is more. The V6and V8 engines of 12 and 16 litresare all replaced by a straight six 12.8litre unit that’s done some clevermaths. The difference is impressivewhen you look at the numbers. Acurrent MP3 with a V8 and 510hp,delivers 2,400 Nm in all gears, butthe new MP4, as an 1845 with449hp, pushes out 2,200 Nm. Usingclever engine mapping, it matchesthe V8’s 2,400 Nm in 12th gearfor that extra pulling power whereyou need it most. When a gradientwould have previously meant achange down, the extra beef keepsyou on song. It means that there’sthe same torque on tap in top geardidn’t expect the straight six tocome as close in torque output.Higher injection pressures andmore robust components allow asmaller engine to give this extragrunt. We’ve thought for some timethat the badge on the door shouldproclaim the torque on tap and notthe horsepower. One day, maybe.ControlFloating along the autoroutethrough the south of France, withthe cruise set at 90kph, it gavetime for an effective assessment.Away from the power units, themost apparent effects of Daimler’smega-spend on this new modelare the ride and handling and thegear shifting process. The MP3’slane assist, and its machine gunrattle alarm, was not shy at tellingus when we were drifting on to thelane lines. While it wasn’t going offa lot, maybe five times in a morning,it was deployed only once or twicewhen we were driving the MP4.We took this as a measure of theimproved straight-line stabilityon the new chassis. It certainlyfelt far more sure-footed. As forour favourite devices is EcoRoll. Itbreaks the drive - Mercedes call it acomputer-controlled freewheelingunit - and the revs drop to 500rpm.It is only activated in top gear, andwhen the conditions are right,but it can let you roll along forconsiderable distances for free.The drive is re-engaged whenthe speed either falls away, orwhen a downhill section lets thespeed climb too high and enginebraking is needed. It was our firmimpression that MP4 managesthe engage/disengage processmore smoothly and resorts toEcoRoll more frequently thatits predecessor. We loved it.Under the StarsWe overnighted in an MP3Megaspace, followed by an MP4with the ‘Streamspace’ cab. Itwould take a picky driver to moanabout the space and storage inthe current Megaspace cab, andthe Streamspace was a distinctcontrast with a 2.3 metre widthand not quite enough room for a6’2” driver to fully stand up. Witha 170mm engine hump intrusion,it is intended for “local andregional work” according to M-B.We would agree, and five nightsaway would be just a little tight.There are plenty of cab optionsto choose from, including a 2.3metre flat-floor version for thefleet operator who wants to gofor driver appeal and keep hisother eye on residual values too.The night heater arrangementin the MP4 was perfect with aswitch over the bunk and justdial in the temperature on thedash. Air was pumped throughall the conventional daytimevents and it was almost silent.Stay AlertAll in all there are serious upgradesto important areas with the newActros, but putting the truck aside,we were reminded that truck-relatedcrime is getting to be a big issue.Securitas patrols, complete withmean-looking dogs, were providedby Mercedes at our overnight stops.We guess that ten brand-newtrucks with journalists, cameras,laptops and the like probably didlook like an easy target, but thesame levels of security are sadlynot available to regular driverson their nightly park-ups.An economy on its knees, hasnow made Spain a hot-spotfor truck and load theft. Notwanting to end on a downer, butUK-international drivers to Spain,need to be more vigilant than ever.from an engine that is more thanthree litres smaller. Lower weightand smaller capacity must have apositive effect on fuel economy.Half a day behind the wheel of anMP4 1842 was impressive too. Itonly had 100 Nm less torque thanthe ‘old’ 1851 in top gear. Withnearly 90hp less than the V8, wethe gear shifting, quite a lot haschanged. While on paper it’s still atwelve-speed box with unchangedratios, the delivery is different.The major changes are softwarerefinements, and the shifting is alittle swifter and much smoother inthe new Powershift 3 box. The gearselector has moved from the floormounted pedestal, up to a steeringcolumn control stalk where youinitially engage D, N or R and whereyou can ask for up or downshiftsas required. Such is the tuning thatwe rarely did intervene. One of21New Actros-Ian Norwell Spread.indd 21 09/05/2012 15:53

22newsTTS: 20 Years of Quality TrainingTransport Training Services Ltd is celebrating their 20th year in business.Located on the DundrodRoad at Nutts Corner,TTS has been deliveringtraining for the Retail Motor ,Road Haulage and PassengerTransport Industries since1992. This month they arecelebrating their 20th birthday.TTS was founded when the RoadTransport Industry Training Boardclosed it’s doors and at this pointthe new company was formed.“Our site has always beenassociated with training, “says Michael Kerr, BusinessDevelopment Director of TTS. “We have a lot of customers whostill talk about when they passedtheir lorry tests back in the early90’s and still continue to supportus. Some of the drivers that wetrained in the early days of TTSare now returning for DriverCPC 10 and 15 years later”With a 20 year history therewas no better way for TTS tocommemorate this milestone thanto upgrade their training facilities.A new building developmentstarted in 2010 and constructionwas completed in 2011. Thefacility is now fully functionaland to date TTS has seen almost1000 drivers, technicians andtransport managers receivetraining in the new centre.“Looking around,I can honestly saythat no other privatetraining organisationin Northern Irelandcan offer the rangeof training facilitieslocated in onecentral site that wehave provided.”Michael adds. “Our building hastwo separate workshops, onefor motor vehicle techniciansand another for bodyshoptechnicians, It also includes newclassroom facilities, an ICT suiteand a forklift training area.”The training centre is ideallylocated as it has primary roadlinks to both the M1 and M2,and even the most remoteareas of Northern Ireland canbe reached within 90 minutes.Belfast International Airportis 10 minutes away making itan ideal commute for visitinginstructors and trainees.“The core training that weoffer for the Transport Industryis centred around drivers andmanagers. “ says Michael.“Driver CPC, ADR and the newCPC qualification for transportmanagers are all available here.We offer commercial drivertraining for LGV and Bus driversand can offer tailored drivingassessments for companies. ”“In conjunction with our transportcourses we provide a range oftraining relevant to the MotorTrade. Apprenticeships for motorvehicle technicians and bodyshoptechnicians are offered at TTSand our workshops are availablefor hire to outside manufacturersand technical trainers. We arestarting to see a definite crossoverbetween the two sides of ourbusiness. Take for example DriverCPC, parts suppliers and recoverycompanies employing driversin light and heavy commercialvehicles are in scope of Driver CPClegislation and the new OperatingLicencing requirements.”In addition to a new building,TTS employed two new membersof staff, designed a new logo,launched a Facebook presence,and introduced 3 new transportcourses. A busy start to the year!“Whatever your training needs,apprentice qualifications, drivertraining or transport management,contact TTS, they might just havethe answer! Michael closes, “Weare interested in broadeningour course provision, so if youhave a training need that is notcurrently available, talk to us andwe’ll see how we can help.”Logistics apprenticeships offer real opportunityPrime Minister David Cameron told an audience of party supporters and business people how the governmentplans to create more apprenticeships and make vocational training easier to access and more rigorous.Advocating the roleapprenticeships have to playin achieving the best jobs,the prime minister pointedout how half of the boardmembers at Rolls Royce in Derbystarted out as apprentices.It is highly appropriate thatthe prime minister chosea training provider in thelogistics sector to make hisspeech on apprenticeships.To date, over 25,000 individualshave successfully graduated withSkills for Logistics apprenticeships,going on to earn an estimated£0.5bn per year between themand bringing their employers theefficiency benefits of employeeswith up to date and relevant skills.“SfL can point unequivocally tothe high quality and success ofits Logistics job and employerfocused apprenticeship schemes.These are created in closepartnership with employers in theindustry and are built around thehigh demand for the right kindof skills in the logistics sector.This means our apprenticeshipshave delivered individuals withthe capabilities demanded bythe logistics industry,” said DrMick Jackson, CEO of Skills forLogistics. “Success is measuredby their ability to carry out thejob in its entirety, assessed bythose already skilled in the role.”News 6pgs.indd 22 09/05/2012 10:55

news 23New Depot makes Carrier Transicold even more accessibleCarrier Transicold Northern Ireland’s recent move from Lisburn into bigger facilities in nearbyHillsborough, just off the A1 main Belfast to Dublin road, has been well received by its customers.Specialising in the installationof multi temperature refrigeratedsystems for every size of vehicle- from a panel van to the45ft trailer - carrier transicoldnorthern ireland is the distributorfor both zepro and del lifts.Workshop space has beenextended to 11,270 sq ft in thenew premises which also housesthe company’s maintenance,fitting, spare parts and distributionoperations in Northern Ireland.“Now just located off the A1,we are in a prime position toservice breakdown needs evenmore quickly and efficiently.All our staff are fully trainedin-house to both Carrier andZepro standards, and all engineersare fully F GAS complaint.”The company’s new fully equippedstores department carries the fullrange of replacement parts forCarrier refrigeration and Zeprotail lifts for immediate delivery.“We stock the full range ofcantilevers, tuckaways, slidersand van lifts and as the columnlifts are made to suit eachapplication we can deliverwithin 3-4 weeks from order.”TSS New Office 1pg.indd 23 11/05/2012 10:14

test reportIveco On Parade:Vehicles Built for BattleThe defence vehicle business is for folk with deep pockets and a lot of patience.Export &Freight was offered access to Iveco’s defence manufacturing HQin Italy’s Tyrol region. Ian Norwell went along to find out more.24Most of us only get tosee the trucks that arebuilt for battle throughthe media’s camera lens, but aclose up look shows them to beeven tougher than we thought.Iveco’s Bolzano plant in thenorthern Tyrol, has a long historyof defence contracting, sinceLancia started there in 1937.With two other developmentcentres in Italy, another inUlm and a further operationin Brazil - serving a substantial2,000 vehicle contract withthe Brazilian army - they havea global reach. It’s reflected inthe fifty or so countries on theircustomer list, which includestwenty NATO members.As we toured the production area,where there are no ‘lines’ as such,it was soon apparent that wewere looking at a hand-buildingoperation. The bustle of regularproduction lines was replaced by aquiet and purposeful atmosphere.After our visit to the IvecoDaily van factory in Suzzara theprevious day, where 53 robotwelders are kept busy, thecontrast was striking with not asingle automated welder in sight.From Bolzano, Iveco supplies tenof Europe’s armies, includingthe British Army. As well as themilitary versions of the Trakkereight-legger that we know in theUK, there are smaller multirolevehicles that are the workhorsesof the military. They get used foreverything from weapon carrierto patrolling unit, ambulanceand command vehicle. They mayonly be the size of Iveco’s Dailyvan, but their unladen weightis over six tonnes, armoured,tooled up and ready to roll.Iveco’s Light Multirole Vehicle(LMV) appears in the BritishArmy’s fleet as the Panther, withan unspecified number currentlyin Afghanistan. Feedback fromthis active theatre is channelledinto product revisions and theimpact of the IEDs (ImprovisedExplosive Devices) and minesthat splatter our BBC eveningnews, has spurred innovation.ProtectionCarlo La Corte, sales engineerfor Iveco’s multirole product,gave us a brief tour of theirLMV, which has an impressiveorder book of 3,200 unitsIveco Defence Spread.indd 24 09/05/2012 10:58

test report(80% delivered) including 400to the UK MoD. “This vehicle’srelatively small size and variedability makes it the transportof choice for short noticeoperations, so we’ve concentratedon occupant protection.”Without going into detail, an IEDblast coming up through the floorcan result in terrible injuries. Thephysics of blast energy and howit can be absorbed, neutralised ordeflected is a specialised science.La Corte explained that thedesigners aim at sending blastenergy in any direction, otherthan towards the armoured crewcabin. “We’ve spent a lot of timeincreasing the survivability of IEDand mine explosions. As they havebecome more dramatic, we havebeen more creative in channellingthe energy they release in otherdirections.” La Corte pointedout the armoured underside ofthe truck, which is not flat, butV-shaped like the hull of a boat.This helps deflect blast energyaway to the sides. A doubleskinnedfloor is the second lineof defence. Valuable feedbackfrom the troops on the front linein the now notorious Helmandprovince, was revealing that themetal supports that held the seatsto the floor were themselvestransmitting blast energy up intothe seat and crippling occupants.A radical re-design turned theproblem on its head. Insteadof bolting the seats to thefloor with metal, they are nowattached to the roof, and tothe floor, by angled webbing. Itmight look a bit like seat belt,but we reckoned that therewere special materials in use,with carbon fibre most likely.Assembled with tensionedstraps, this design effectivelysuspends the seat in mid-air,from the floor and the ceiling,and strips away the structuresthat connect it to the vehicle, tothe absolute minimum. “We areconvinced that this innovationis saving lives,” said La Corte.DetailAttention to detail is paramountso engines are assembled on siteand gearboxes are manufacturedfrom scratch. Any sub-suppliers,and the factory they use, mustbe approved by the relevantcountry’s defence ministry, so itis a more practical propositionto build on a single site thango to the time and expenseof gaining approved status formultiple plants. This, togetherwith security issues, leads to thehand-built philosophy. We feltthat, as a working environmentfor engineers, it was second tonone and the philosophy of “thebest or nothing” reminded usof a tour around an F1 factory.Some basic re-engineering ofthe transmission componentswas also called for.The heavy-duty transfer boxwas relocated aft to prevent itbeing blown into the cabin. Wesaw an empty transfer case, justcast and milled with none ofthe internal shafts and gearing,and it was hard to lift off thefloor. A ‘full one‘ would do alot of damage, so it has beenrelocated to the rear of the truck,below the area that is designedto be blown off and awayfrom the armoured crew cell.To give a rough idea of theforces involved in an IED blast,the recording devices that canbe placed on board (‘black-box’style), are triggered by forcesin excess of 50G, and sensorsthat measure the increases inatmospheric pressure reach 17bar. With reliability crucial, wewere interested to note that theLMV’s drive train was the same190hp, 3 litre, 4 cylinder unit fromthe Iveco Daily van, mated to asix-speed auto from ZF. As thevault-like door closed, completewith its 8cm thick window glass, itdid inspire confidence, but we stillwouldn’t want to test it in service.If the low radar signaturecreated by the tri-hedralsurface panels, the hidden heatsources and low emission paintsdon’t keep this truck out oftrouble, it will have to rely onsome of the best constructiontechnologies in the world.25Iveco Defence Spread.indd 25 09/05/2012 10:58

SoapboxA regular column fromPhil FlandersRHA Regional DirectorScotland and Northern Ireland26About this time lastyear, P J Boyle andhis son were jailedfor tachograph andinterrupter offences.The drivers who allpleaded guilty weregiven suspendedsentences.The 11 who are from Scotlandhave now had their driverconduct hearings with JoanAitken the Scottish TrafficCommissioner. She hasdetermined that each of theeleven drivers had lost his fitnessand revoked their large goodsvehicle driver licences. Shedisqualified them for periodsranging from 18 months to3 years and in one case anindefinite disqualification.Miss Aitken stated that shewas lenient due the drivers cooperating with VOSA and theCumbrian police throughoutthe investigation. Over theyears a significant number ofGB drivers have been dealtwith for a wide range ofoffences ranging from speedingthough to the most serious.Anyone caught using a mobilephone points can expect aninvitation to a drivers conducthearing and most end up witha short suspension. A secondoffence will see a longersuspension and so on. Anotherexample was a driver convictedof smuggling drugs. After his jailsentence he lost his entitlementto drive trucks for a few years!I would imagine that in theBoyle drivers’ case, theiremployment prospects havediminished greatly and theymay struggle to get a decentjob when their suspensions areover. The insurance premiumsfor companies consideringemploying them will probablybe a lot higher as well and mayinfluence prospective employers.Is it worth breaking the lawfor a few extra pounds a weekwhen there is a strong possibilitythat when caught earningswill be drastically reduced?Perhaps now the message willstart to get through that offencessuch as these will not betolerated. By all accounts thereare many drivers in NorthernIreland who seriously breakdrivers’ hours rules and interferewith the tachographs. So I wouldhope that at some stage soon,the powers that be will considerintroducing driver conducthearings over here. It will be animportant deterrent that willhelp reduce unfair competitionand make the roads safer.The vast majority of hauliersfrom GB welcome it and allin Northern Ireland who tryto do the right thing shouldit welcome it too as well asapplauding Miss Aitken’s andthe other Traffic Commissioners’actions to ensure a safer andfairer road freight industry!TRU RoadshowsIt was pleasing to see so manyattend the road shows organisedby the Transport Regulation Unitlast month. By all accounts morethan 2,000 attended and nowhave a better understandingof what is expected over thecoming months and years.What is a really concerning isthat quite a number do nothave a “hire or reward” licenceand should have had one along time ago. I would not besurprised if the number is in thehigh hundreds! Somehow theyhave been under the radar andnow the opportunity to get onebefore the changes take effectis diminishing rapidly. There aresome who I hope do manageto get themselves sorted butthere are still quite a numberwho seem not to care and willcontinue to operate illegallyand no doubt plead ignorancewhen they get caught. Untilthat day comes they are takingwork that should be done bylegal licensed hauliers and inmany instances with the fullknowledge of their customers.Fuel Duty RegulatorThe SNP has launched a petitionsupporting the introductionof a Fuel Duty Regulator. Itcoincides with figures publishedby the European Commissionshowing the proportion oftax levied on fuel by the UKTreasury is the highest amongstall EU members at 57.4% forunleaded and 55.8% for diesel.Tax expressed as a percentageof the pre-tax price is also thehighest in the EU: 134.9% forunleaded and 126.3% for diesel.Over the years we havesupported the SNP’s proposalsas they should bring stability toprices. It will help much morethan the Conservative “fair fuelstabiliser”! It seems that it onlylimits increases in duty to therate of inflation if the oil pricestays above £45 ($75 dollarsequivalent) and the escalatorreturns if it drops below for a setperiod. It doesn’t sound fair orstable to me. A couple of yearsago there was some support forthe SNP from Northern IrelandMP’s. It is needed more thanever now!! To sign on line go tohttp://www.change.org/petitions/uk-government-i-support-theintroduction-of-a-fuel-dutyregulatorand encourage othersto do the same. We need tokeep the pressure on and letthe Government as Westminsterknow we won’t go away!Soapbox 1pg.indd 26 09/05/2012 11:38

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court reportCourtReportCouldn’t ProduceTachograph RecordsA County Antrim operatorwas convicted at AntrimMagistrates Court andfined a total of £4,200plus £16 court costs.The prosecution arose followinga special investigation byDVA Vehicle Examinerswho requested a haulagecompany to make available forinspection tachograph recordsfor 13 of their vehicles.At a later date an officer calledat the premises; however, thetransport manager was unable toproduce the records requested.After several attempts to obtainthis information the operator wascautioned for failing to complywith a tachograph request letterand failing to produce tachographrecords for his vehicles.Scania Had NoTachograph FittedA Belfast driver wasconvicted at AntrimMagistrates Court and fineda total of £1,100 plus £16court costs as the result ofDVA Enforcement officersstopping a 3 axle Scaniaarticulated goods vehiclein the County Antrim area.During the course of anexamination it was noted that thevehicle required a tachograph tobe fitted; the driver was askedif he was using a tachographto which he replied “No”.The vehicle was directed tothe Department’s dynamicweighbridge at Nutts Corderwhich revealed that the vehiclewas overloaded by 4,430Kgs(42.19%) on the 3rd axle andby 2,650 kgs (11.52%) onthe gross vehicle weight. Thedriver was cautioned and aprohibition notice issued inrelation to the overweight.Operator Fined£1000 for MultipleOffencesA County Tyrone operatorwas convicted at LarneMagistrates Court andfined a total of £1,000 plus£22 court costs after a 2+3 axle articulated largegoods vehicle was stoppedin the vicinity of Larne.On examination of the vehicleit was noted there was no RoadFreight Licence displayed on thevehicle and that the tachographrecording equipment was notsealed correctly, in that thearmoured cable was not intact.Upon further investigation it cameto light that out of 17 tachographcharts produced by the driver, thefollowing offences were found -14 offences of failing to use therecording equipment, 3 offencesof failing to return charts and 1centerfield offence. When askedwhat instructions or guidance hehad received from his employerregarding tachographs and drivershours, the driver replied, “I knowwhat the rules are, don’t takeany chances and do it right”.At a later date the operator wasinterviewed and cautioned.Failed to MaintainVehicle ProperlyA County Armagh operatorwas convicted at AntrimMagistrates Court andfined a total of £1,050 plus£19 court costs following agoods vehicle enforcementoperation in the CountyAntrim area when a 3+3axle articulated goodsvehicle was stopped byDVA Vehicle Examiners anddirected to the Department’sdynamic weighbridgefacility at Nutts Corner.A number of roadworthinessoffences were detected includingthe rear steering draglink endshowing excess wear, the brakedisc on the offside 1st axleseverely cracked in various places,the anti lock brake warning lightindicating a fault, excessive playat the fifth wheel coupling andthe offside stoplight defective.In view of their findings aprohibition notice was issuedto the driver in respect of thedefects. At a later date theoperator was interviewed,cautioned and informed thatthe facts would be reportedwith a view to prosecution.Volvo WasOverweightA company was convictedat Larne Magistrates Courtand fined a total of £950plus £19 court costs.The prosecution arose followinga goods vehicle enforcementoperation in the vicinity of Larne,when a Volvo 2+3 axle articulatedlarge goods vehicle in combinationwith an SDC trailer was stoppedby DVA Vehicle Examiners anddirected to the Department’sdynamic weighbridge facility atthe Harbour Highway, Larne.The vehicle was found to beoverweight on the 2nd axle by1,740 kgs (15%), overweighton the gross vehicle weight by2,000kgs (11%) and overweightby 3,710 kgs (9%) on thegross train weight. In view ofthe findings the driver wasinterviewed and cautioned.After the interview he was issuedwith a prohibition notice inrelation to the overloading. Whenasked if there was anything hewould like to say he replied “No”.Tachograph OffencesA County Armagh operatorwas convicted at LarneMagistrates Court andfined a total of £600plus £19 court costs.The prosecution was theresult of a 2+3 axle articulatedgoods vehicle being stoppedby DVA Vehicle Examinersin the vicinity of Larne.An analysis of the tachograpahcharts revealed that the driverhad failed to take the proper dailyrest on three separate occasions.At a later date the operatorwas interviewed and cautioned,when asked if he wished toadd anything to the interview,he replied, “Only to say thatnow this has been brought tomy attention I will be speakingto the driver and ensuringthe data is fully analysed”.TRANSPORT TRAINING SERVICES LTD15 Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, BT29 4SSDRIVER TRAININGLGV & PCV DriverTrainingDriver RiskAssessmentsForklift TrainingTRANSPORT COURSESCPC ManagementCoursesHaulage / PassengerTransportDriver CPC - LGV & PCVTRANSPORT OFDANGEROUS GOODSADR Initial 3,4,5 DaysADR RefresherDGSA ConsultancyDGSA TrainingTel : 028 9082 5653JAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00117www.transport-training.co.uk28Court Report 1pg.indd 28 09/05/2012 11:41

news 29eFlow customer figures continue to groweFlow, Ireland’s leading toll solutions provider, has registered over 500,000 customers since its inception in 2008, representingan average of over 11,000 new customers a month, since the free flow tolling system was introduced on the M50.Over 100,000 vehiclesuse the M50 free-flow systemevery day and over 80% areregistered customers, availingof lower toll charges andautomatic toll payment.Comments eFlow’s Corporate andFleet Manager Greg Thompson:“eFlow is pleased to achieve suchstrong growth rates in our registeredcustomer base. Our growth is areflection of both the consistentlevel of traffic movements across theeFlow’s Corporate and FleetManager Greg Thompsoncountry, and the fact that motoristsare seeking to achieve better valuefor money and an efficient andreliable method of toll payment.”eFlow has also signaled aconsistent rise in its fleet customerbase, having recently launcheda dedicated fleet managementservice for business customers.“We manage the fleet of over26,000 Irish businesses, helpingthem to reduce costs, staycompetitive, and, ultimately,protect jobs in the domesticeconomy,” said Mr. Thompson.eFlow continue to introduce furtherbenefits for its customers, suchas the new eFlow reward card.“The eFlow reward card providesexclusive discounts and offers ona wide range of Irish products andservices. We are delighted to bein a position to give somethingback to our customers, as a thankyou for their continued custom.”What Our CustomersSay About Us“We recently set up a Business Fleetaccount with eFlow to facilitateour tolling requirements and weredelighted with the initial account setup service that was provided by theextremely well mannered accountmanagement team.Our account wasset up almost immediately, havingno issues with any of the tags thatwere sent for our fleet vehicles. Ouraccounts department are delightedwith the ease of use to manage theaccount online and control in payingone monthly toll bill. Having heardthat eFlow has a reputation forbeing reliable and customer servicefocused, we know we have madethe right choice.” FrancieMcErlean,TransportManagerCamden Group.“We recently switched to eFlowfrom another service providerand we are since delighted withthe level of customer servicereceived; with courteous andhelpful staff, right through tothe simple invoicing process and24/7 online account access. Whatmake eFlow stand out from thecrowd is the one to one accountmanagement service which makesdoing business more personable.”Conor Sunderland, TransportManager, Thorntons RecyclingSee how eFlow can beof real benefit to yourfleet, request a brochureor give us a call today.Contact eFlow FleetManagement at:Ph: +353 1 877 0470Email:businessaccount@eflow.ieWebsite: www.eflow.ieContact NI TruckseFlow 1-2 advertorial.indd 29 09/05/2012 11:56

Big Turn Out for‘International’ CV ShowDespite the absence of many of the leading truck manufacturers, this year’s CVShow in Birmingham was by all accounts an overwhelming success.30Most of the majorvan makers werethere, as wereleading names from othervital sectors of the industry,offering plenty for the visitorto ponder over the three days.Next year’s show, meanwhile,has received internationalrecognition from theautomotive industry’s globalbody, OICA (OrganisationInternationale desConstructeurs d’Automobiles).Comments SMMT ChiefExecutive, Paul Everitt: “TheCV Show is already the UK’slargest road transport eventbut with OICA’s accreditation,it is now recognised as oneof the most influential andimportant events on theglobal calendar. This year’sShow has proved to be aresounding success and ournew international status willhelp to build recognition ofthe important role of the UKroad transport industry.”Geoff Dunning, Chief Executiveof the RHA commented, “Wealready attract exhibitorsfrom such countries asChina and Turkey, and thisadditional exposure shouldextend our reach to aneven wider market.”Among those not at thisyear’s event was DAF Trucks,whose Managing DirectorRay Ashworth explainedwhy. “There are severalreasons: we had the RAIShow in Amsterdam lastweek which hasn’t beenthere since 2007 - a five yeargap. Suddenly we have twotruck shows in two weeks.“However, of course, DAF werevery much at the CV Show lastyear and I can assure you wewill be back next year as wellas some significant activitylater this year at Hanover.”(See elsewhere in this issuefor a full report on DAF Trucks’approach to the year ahead.)So, what was new at thisyear’s show? Export &Freight spent two days atthe event to find out.International Truck of the Year Makes UK DebutMercedes-Benz proudly unveiled the latest addition to its rangeof trucks; the New Actros featured prominently on the stand,with four of the mighty vehicles taking pride of place.This was the first time the International Truck of the Year 2012 hasbeen shown in the UK, forming the focal point of the Mercedes-Benz stand, in the shape of a 2551 GigaSpace (6x2), a 2545GigaSpace (6x2), an 1845 BigSpace (4x2) and a 2545 StreamSpace (6x2), highlighting both the Euro V and Euro VI engines.It is the first truck which has been developed rigorously to complywith the Euro VI emissions standard. The figures certainly stack up:Fuel consumption in the optional Euro V variant is around sevenper cent lower than for the predecessor model. In the case of theEuro VI version, the figure is around four per cent lower, combinedwith a reduction in AdBlue consumption of around 40 per cent.The New Actros is the first all-new truck to have beendeveloped uncompromisingly under the “Trucks you can trust”premise: 2,600 hours of fine-tuning in the wind tunnel; 50million kilometres of engine testing on test rigs and in reallifeoperation; and 20 million kilometres on the road.Alongside the New Actros trucks were an additional seven vehicles ondisplay, including a brand new Fuso Canter 6C18 4x4, which is soldand supported in the UK by Mercedes-Benz and its dealer network.Sam Whitaker, Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz New ActrosDonal Rice, RK Trucks and Des Evans, CEO MANMAN Puts FocusOn CustomersMAN Truck & Bus UK Limitedonce again focused exclusively oncustomer vehicles as the centrepieceof its CV Show stand, whereeight operator trucks were ondisplay, including a MAN TGS32.400 8x4 BB (G Webb HaulageLtd), a MAN Corinthian5 TGX26.480 6x2/2 BLS (ConferenceHaul International Ltd) and a MANTGM 15.290 4x2 BL (Avon Fire).CEO, Des Evans, said: “These sayfar more about the MAN brandthan any number of anonymousvehicles prepared specially for theShow. These are trucks into whichoperators have placed their faithand, even more telling perhaps,their hard-earned money. Andit’s not just the trucks themselvesthat are important to them, butthe MAN pre-sales and after-salessupport that goes with them.“MAN has long seen trucks assimply the final piece of thejigsaw for operators. They needthem for the work they willdo for them, but everythingelse associated with them canoften be well outside their corebusiness activity. That’s perhapsalways been true of the ownaccount operator, but increasinglyeven haulage, logistics anddistribution operators see trucksas merely the means to an end.“So today we are working inclose partnership to give themfinance packages for costefficientacquirement if theyCV Show 2012 4pgs.indd 30 10/05/2012 12:31

MAN TGS 32.400 8x4 BBwant them, and then a standard3 years Warranty and long-termR&M. We now have MAN R&Mcontracts supplied on over 80%of new sales. It’s now possibleto run 1,000,000 kms over 5years for as little as 3p/km for a6x2 tractor unit, and that coversall repairs and maintenanceand includes telematics andfleet management!”New 300 Seriesfrom HinoThe new Hino 300 trucktook pride of place on themanufacturers stand; itdelivers low emission levelsand environmental compliancein addition to superioreconomic efficiency throughreduced fuel consumption.The Hino 300 series is equippedwith the latest Euro 5 compliantengine which delivers excellentenvironmental performance withabundant power. The engineincorporates the cool EGRsystem as well as HINO’s uniqueDPR (Diesel Particulate ActiveReduction system) to improve itsenvironmental performance; inaddition to being fuel efficientand quiet, the engine also deliversa resilience that allows it to bedriven smoothly around the town.The cab of the Hino 300 seriesis full of ideas that allow thedriver to drive in comfort. Itsinterior is spacious with abundanthead clearance and laid out togive the driver maximum room.The large windscreen and sidewindows provide excellent visionso drivers can drive with peaceof mind even in narrow areas.New Ford TransitDynamic New Ford Transit CustomThe all-new Ford Transit Custom made its global debut at theShow; representing a completely new generation of Ford onetonnevehicles, the Transit Custom marks a major step in Ford’scommitment to refresh its entire commercial vehicle line-up by 2014.With its bold new design, car-like interior and outstandingdriving dynamics, the Ford Transit Custom is targeting anexpanded share of the segment, appealing to a broad rangeof professionals, skilled tradesmen and small businesses.“The Transit Custom is a completely new kind of one-tonne vehiclefrom Ford,” said Jesus Alonso, director CV Marketing, Sales andService, Ford of Europe. “This is a stylish, modern van whichcustomers will be proud to have on their driveway, while losingnone of the hard-working attitude that they expect from a Transit.“The launch of this new range marks the start of a far-reachingtransformation of Ford’s global commercial vehicle range. With morenew models set to be revealed in the coming months, 2012 is destinedto be a very exciting year for our commercial vehicle business.”With a full range of van, kombi, and double-cab-invanmodels, the dynamic new Transit Custom will goon sale later in 2012 in Europe as well as other globalmarkets. (See our Van Ireland section for more details)Isuzu D-Max Makes National DebutIsuzu unveiled for the firsttime in the UK its toughnew Isuzu D-Max, the mostcomprehensively engineered pickupin the company’s history.Isuzu’s latest pick-up willuphold the Japanese-marque’sreputation as a manufacturerof tough, reliable and durablepick-ups for professionaltradespeople. It blends itsrugged capabilities with a refined,quieter, more comfortableinterior and a generous levelof standard specification.The Isuzu D-Max will be availableiLoad Rangefrom HyundaiFor the second consecutive yearHyundai showcased its line-upof light commercial vehicles,including the versatile iLoadPanel Van and iLoad Crew Vanplus an i800 people carrierwith automatic gearbox.Like its i800 sibling, the iLoadcomes with a generous list ofstandard specification includingfront electric windows, fullsteel bulkhead, USB and AUXconnections, twin glazed reardoors plus twin side-sliding doors.For those needing to transportpeople and cargo, Hyundai offersthe iLoad Crew Van, whichfeatures a second row of seats forcarrying up to six people in total.Gross payload is 1,059kg and witha 2.5m3 load area, businessescan move workers and equipmentin one effortless journey.Hyundai iLoadin three body styles: single cab,extended cab (with rear-hingedside access panels) and doublecab. The vehicle is availablein four generously-equippedspecification levels, ensuringthat it delivers as a versatile andcomfortable leisure vehicle, aswell as a robust working tool.New Dynamic from BandvulcOne of the Bandvulc’s most recentinnovations, the Dynamic range offuel saving tyres, was on display atthis year’s CV Show. This productwas designed in-house and hasa special rubber compound.The Dynamic is available asBDE1+ 295/80R22.5 (drive axle,long-haul, regional application)and the B2K+ 385/65R22.5(long haul trailer tyre).The range has undergoneextensive trials, on customerfleets and at independent provinggrounds. Tests on five sets ofBandvulc vehicles show its lowrolling resistance compoundtyres with optimum tread depthgave best results and an averagempg improvement of 9.7%.Bandvulc is the only independenttruck tyre retreader in the UKwith its own rubber compounddevelopment and mixing facility,fleet management operationand 24-7-365 tyre support callhandling under one roof.Norman Kerr, Kerrs Tyres, CorbyGoodall, Bandvulc Group, Derek Hill,Tyrecall Ltd31CV Show 2012 4pgs.indd 31 10/05/2012 12:31

Citroën Berlingo & Dispatch Ranges DebutA Mighty Dozen from RenaultRenault once again underlined its continued focus onthe UK market with a significant presence at this year’sShow, with a total of 12 vehicles on display.There were three Kangoo Vans, including a long wheelbase versionof the 100% electric version, Z.E., taking centre stage. Joining itwas a long wheelbase Maxi and the new five-seat Crew Van Cabwith an innovative multi-positional bulkhead. In keeping with itspast and present F1 success, as well as a growing buyer’s penchantfor more upmarket versions, both were decked out in Sport trim.The new five-seat Crew Van Cab version features a unique multipositionalbulkhead which permits the rear row of seats and the metalmesh screen including the headrests above to fold forward completely.Moving up the range, two people carrying versions of Trafic - Renault’shighest-selling LCV model - Crew Van and nine-seat Passenger – satalongside their Kangoo Van siblings, again resplendent in contemporarySport trim with alloy wheels, air conditioning, TomTom Live satellitenavigation, upgraded radio, body coloured bumpers and front fog lights.Completing the line-up, a grand total of six MasterVans took their share of the limelight.New Renault Kango Z.E. ElectricCitroën BerlingoCitroën’s lower emissions, morefuel efficient and newly restyledBerlingo and Dispatch LCVmodels made their UK debut,being shown as part of a sevenvehicle line-up representing theaward-winning Citroën LCVrange - including the latestEuro 5 Nemo, Berlingo XTR+,two Relay Enterprise panel vansand a Relay Specialist tipper.Scott Michael, Citroën’sCommercial Vehicle OperationsManager, commented: “The 2012Berlingo and Dispatch ranges offerfurther fuel economy gains andemissions reduction benefits.”The Berlingo range includes L1and L2 versions, which providea maximum load capacity of upto 4.1m3, a 2-seater Extenso®multi-function folding passengerseat (excluding X models), 625,750 and 850kg payloads, a5-seat crew van, an enhancedtraction XTR+ van and a platformcab for special bodywork. All2012 Berlingo panel vans arefitted, as standard, with Citroën’sunique Trafficmaster Smartnavsatellite navigation system.The 2012 Dispatch includes anewly restyled exterior, and tofurther improve this model’sfuel economy and to cut itsCO2 emissions, the 2012Dispatch also benefits from theaddition of aerodynamic panelsunderneath the body and a ‘voltcontrol’ function to optimisebattery charge managementby the alternator. (More detailsin our Van Ireland section)32New Punto Van makes its UK DebutFiat Punto VanFiat Professional’s New PuntoVan 2012 made its UK debut; itreplaces the Grande Punto Van inthe Fiat Professional line-up andbrings a wealth of improvementsover its predecessor, providingcustomers with a strongproposition in the car-derived vanmarket, with a load capacity of1.0 m3 and a payload of 520 kg.New Punto Van 2012 featuresexternal styling changes withfully colour-coded front and rearbumpers for a more sophisticatedlook. The new model combinesthe successful style of both theGrande Punto and Punto Evopassenger cars, so the interiorfeatures new sportier seat fabricsand on the SX version there is anew dashboard with soft touchmaterials and an elegant design.Standard equipment on allversions includes ESP (ElectronicStability Programme), BAS (BrakeAssistance System), remotecentral locking, electric frontwindows, electrically adjustableand heated body colouredmirrors, trip computer, driver andpassenger airbags, radio/CD/MP3player, electric power steering,height and reach-adjustablesteering wheel and a heightadjustabledriver’s seat. It will beavailable in three pastel coloursWhite, Dark Blue and Red.Fuel Saving TomTom tracking deviceTomTom’s new LINK 510 vehicle tracking and communicationdevice, which helps businesses to contain the rising cost offuel, was presented at the show; it offers greater control overdriving efficiency for every car, van or truck by monitoring driverbehaviour, as well as the vehicle’s position and movement.Transport companies can use TomTom LINK 510 to report fuelconsumption, over-revving and fuel levels by utilising a truck’sstandard fleet management system (FMS) interface. This allowsdetection of fuel drops and refills trigger automatic notificationsto help managers detect incidences of fuel theft, which hasbecome a growing concern for businesses across Europe.“The latest LINK device highlights our commitment to constantinnovation, providing easily implemented products which offera significant boost to businesses’ bottom line,” said ThomasSchmidt, managing director TomTom Business Solutions. “Thesoaring cost of fuel has made it the number one concern for manyfleet operators and the LINK 510 builds on TomTom’s existingproduct portfolio to give them even greater power to improveefficiency, monitor driver behavior and deliver cost savings.”Philip Bailie,TomTom at theCV ShowCV Show 2012 4pgs.indd 32 10/05/2012 12:31

Roadload Innovationin TransportThe Roadload stand drew thecrowds with its productionmodel of its revolutionary,multi-purpose ‘super low’ van‘that does the job of a truck.’The 5.6 tonne Roadload Superlow,with self-levelling air suspension,has a 200mm loading height,raising 100mm during transit;being so low to the ground meansthat there is no requirement for atail lift, thus reducing downtimeand accident risks. (More onthis elsewhere in this issue)SB ComponentsVauxhall Debuts New ComboVauxhall celebrated its return tothe CV Show with the all-newCombo, along with a preview ofthe upcoming, British-built VivaroSportive XP. “It’s great to be backat the CV Show,” said SteveBryant, Vauxhall’s CommercialVehicle Brand Manager.New Combo sits below its largerstablemates, the Vivaro (up to2.9 tonnes) and the Movano (upto 4.5 tonnes). Available in twogross vehicle weights (2,000kgand 2,300kg), two trim levels(Combo and Sportive) and withfour engine choices, New Comboboasts the highest payload (up to1,000kg with driver), large loadvolume (up to 4.2m3), highestrear axle capacity (1,450kg) andlongest wheelbase in its sector.New Vauxhall ComboSeamus Hanna fromSB ComponentsFuel Saving Mobil DelvacThe ExxonMobil stand attractedmuch interest, not leastbecause of its new rangeof fully synthetic engine oilsthat are said to reduce fuelconsumption quite significantly.Palmer & Harvey, the UK’slargest delivered wholesaler,for example, has reported anaverage fuel economy savingof 4.7 per cent during a fieldtrial using Mobil Delvac flagshipsynthetic engine and drivetrainlubricants, and Mobilube gear oils.The introduction of fullysynthetic,high performancelubricants, including MobilDelvac 1 LE 5W-30 engineSteve Crawley, Commercial Vehicle Lubricants Manager UK & Ireland,Exxon Mobil, Cormac Gilliman, Sales Director, SJ Burke and Stuart Milne,Lubricants Manager, Exxon MobilPrices start at £14,708.33 on theroad (excluding VAT) for the L1H12000 1.3CDTi 16v (90PS) model.The loading height is just 545mmwhich makes the loading processeasier, as do the asymmetricalback doors. The aperture ofthe rear door has a width of1,231mm and a height of1,250mm (or 1,455mm in thecase of the high roof option).Euro pallets can be easily loaded.The tailgate variant is equally userfriendly with a width of 1,231mmin its opened state and a heightof 1,166mm. If the slidingdoors are opened, goods can becomfortably placed inside thebay thanks to a width of 700mmand a height of 1,175mm.oil, has helped to improve thefuel economy of Mercedes-Benz, Iveco and DAF trucks.“The results reported by Palmer &Harvey demonstrate the significantbenefits that could potentiallybe gained by using fullysynthetic,fuel-efficient lubricantsin a vehicle’s engine and fulldrivetrain,” said Steve Crawley,UK & Ireland Commercial VehicleLubricants Manager, ExxonMobilLubricants & Petroleum Specialties.“Other operators can also look toreduce their fuel bills by switchingfrom conventional mineral oils toMobil Delvac synthetic lubricants.”New from GT TyresSDC shows off newlonger trailersSDC Trailers launched two newtrailers at the CV Show: a 15.65metre longer semi-trailer forleading logistics provider NorbertDentressangle and a Palletforcebrandeddouble-decker.“We’ve seen an improvementin order levels and customerconfidence in the trailer marketover the last few months,”explained SDC Director PaulBratton ahead of the show. So farSDC Trailers has taken more than100 orders for longer trailers, withthe 15.65m variant in demand.“The DfT’s trial of longer semitrailershas given us a fantasticopportunity to work moreclosely with operators to deliverbespoke solutions which reallymeet their needs. We also seethe Commercial Vehicle Showas the ideal opportunity to meetmany of our customers. It’sbecome the premier show inthe UK so it makes commercialsense for SDC, as the UK’sleading trailer manufacturer, tobe a part of that success.”Stephen Shaw, Modern Tyres, Tony McHugh, Sales & Marketing Director, GT RadialA new retread tyre – GT Ree Tread – made its debut at the show.An acronym for reliable, economical and environmental, theGT REE Tread is a high quality, hot cure bead-to-bead retreadbuilt on GT Radial casings and designed to both lower costs foroperators and reduce the environmental impact of tyres.GT estimates that a recycled tyre saves 68 litres of oil, 44kilograms of rubber and 88 kilograms of CO² across thelife of the product. The REE Tread comes in a regionaltrailer pattern and is available in 385/65R22.5 sizing.Peter Foulkes, Marketing Manager Europe – Truck and Bus atGT Radial, said: “This is our first commercial vehicle retreadtyre and we believe that it has the potential to make a realimpact in the market. It offers definite cost and environmentaladvantages along with excellent overall performance.”33CV Show 2012 4pgs.indd 33 10/05/2012 12:31

from the Office of the TRUGoods Vehicle Operator LicensingQuestions AnsweredDonald ArmstrongHead of the TransportRegulation Unit34The go-live date of 1st July for the new Operator Licensinglegislation is only weeks away and the Transport RegulationUnit held Industry Open Days in March to give operators theopportunity to meet officials and discuss the impact of the new operatorlicensing legislation on their businesses. Over 2,000 operators attendedthe events in Armagh, Omagh, Coleraine and Newtownabbey.It became clear from the questions raised at the events that there is aneed to clarify the position regarding what does or does not come withinthe scope of the new legislation. The following questions are typical ofwhat was being asked and the answers are set out to bring clarity to theminds of operators, vehicle hire companies, maintenance providers, etc.Who needs an Operator’s Licence?The Act states a person shall not use a goods vehicle on the road for thecarriage of goods for hire or reward or in connection with any trade orbusiness carried on by that person, except under a licence under the Act.There are exemptions from this requirement, but in general termsanyone using a vehicle, or combination of vehicle and trailer, with agross plated weight of more than 3,500kgs requires an operator’s licenceif they are carrying goods for hire or reward. If they are carrying theirown goods as part of their trade or business the weight requirement isbased only on the vehicle itself and does not include the trailer weight.A list of exemptions is available for certain vehicles and functions andthese can be viewed on the Transport Regulation Unit website. Theexemptions regulations are still in draft stage and subject to approvalof the Northern Ireland Assembly before coming into effect.What type of licence?Perhaps even more difficult to determine than whether or not alicence is needed is the question of what type of licence is required.There are three types of licence:A Restricted Licence for those who wish only to carrytheir own goods as part of their trade or business;A Standard Licence for those who carry their own goods ormaterials in connection with a trade or business and/or carry goodsfor hire or reward. This licence covers all transport operationsin the UK. A Transport Manager CPC qualification is requiredto be held by somebody in or employed by the company.Standard (International) Licence – same as above exceptthis licence covers transport operations throughout Europe.A Transport Manager CPC qualification is required to beheld by somebody in or employed by the company.The key question an operator needs to ask when deciding whichlicence he needs is “who owns the goods?” A restricted licencecovers the carriage of the operator’s own goods only.I only operate vehicles once a week and coverlittle mileage. Do I still need a licence?There is no concession for low mileage. If a vehicle over 3500kg isused on the public road to carry goods as part of a tradeor business it must be covered by an operator’s licence.I operate recovery vehicles. Do Irequire an operator’s licence?There is an exemption for recovery vehicles to lift, tow ortransport a disabled vehicle in certain circumstances. Thisdoes not extend to vehicles that are purposely disabled orto the transport of vehicles generally between premises.What are the requirements for companieshiring out trucks and trailers?The legislation applies to all companies who use vehicles over3500kg to carry goods as part of a business or trade. Rentalcompanies would need an operator’s licence if they transporttheir own goods. Additionally, as one of the new powers underthe legislation enables the TRU to impound vehicles whichare not covered by an operator’s licence, rental companies may wishto ensure that customers have an operator’s licence before hiring.Do I need a 6 weekly maintenanceinspection and brake test?The frequency of maintenance inspections depends on the typesof load and the distance travelled per year. The Departmentrecommends that the frequency should be between every 4 and13 weeks depending on use. While the onus is on the operator toensure that the vehicle is roadworthy and the brakes are in order, thelegislation does not require any specific equipment to be used.How do I get a restricted licence?In June existing own account businesses will receive a letterfrom TRU enclosing an application form for an operator’slicence and guidance on how to complete the form. Thecompleted form and application fee will need to be returnedto TRU within the fixed timeframe set out in the letter.Once the completed application is received, a permit will beissued which will be treated as if it was a licence and it willrequire the operator to comply with the list of undertakingssigned up to in the licence application formOperators who do not apply for a licence within the allotted time framewill be required to make a full application for an operator’s licence andmeet all the standards in full from the outset. In practice this meansapplicants will have to satisfy standards of fitness/good repute, financialstanding and establishment as well as advertising their operatingcentres and meeting environmental standards for those centres.I operate a skip hire business –which licence do I need?If the material being collected is the property of the skip hirecompany itself, a restricted licence would suffice. If, however, thematerial is being lifted and transported for another company i.e.the purchaser of waste, then a standard licence is required.I am a maintenance provider. I collect the customer’svehicle, carry out maintenance work on it, take it totest and transport it back. What licence do I need?If a maintenance company transports someone else’s vehicle to and froma place where it is to be worked on, a standard licence is required.If I carry goods into the Republic ofIreland, what licence do I need?If carrying own goods as part of a trade or business then arestricted licence is needed for Northern Ireland, but no licenceis required for the Republic Of Ireland. If carrying goods for hireor reward, a standard International licence is needed for journeysto other EU Member States including the Republic of Ireland.Donald Armstrong Soapbox 1pg.indd 34 09/05/2012 12:02

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face to faceVinceWelshAfter Sales Director,MAN Truck & Bus UKCommitted to becoming ‘the best serviceprovider in the industry,’ the MAN Truck& Bus dealer network extends to almost70 dedicated MAN service and supportlocations around the UK, offering thehighest standards of vehicle up time.And they do it increasingly courtesyof MAN’s unique ‘Up Time Principle,’through which, for example, MOT firsttime pass rates have now reached animpressive 93% among MAN dealers.Export & Freight’s Helen Beggsrecently caught up with MAN’sAfter Sales Director VinceWelsh to find out more.36As After Sales Director,Vince’s area ofresponsibility is extensiveand covers service, parts, networkdevelopment, MAN OwnedDealer Operations, Warrantyand Contract Maintenance.“In summary,” he says, “myresponsibility starts after thevehicle is sold and continuesuntil it is scrapped, covering allpoints in between including theinfrastructure to support it.”There are customers whoare holding onto their trucksfor longer because of theeconomy, meaning AfterSalessupport becomes even moreimportant; what is MAN doingto meet that demand?We have noticed this is truebecause, over the last few years,our vehicle parc increased evenin depressed new vehicle marketconditions. The challenge isto increase our penetration ofthis market. We currently sell53% of all new vehicles onsome form of contract. We aredeveloping additional productsin the areas outside Repair andMaintenance contracts, suchas, comfort managed, partssupport on parts for oldervehicles, used vehicle warranties,repair and maintenancepackages for used vehicles.What, in your words, is theconcept behind Valueline, andwhat has been the reaction fromcustomers?Valueline was conceived toovercome the ‘perception’ inthe market place that all MANparts were expensive (in truth,some had been but this wasdue to exchange rate increasesbetween 2008 and 2010 ) Todate we have realigned 500 partsto ‘market related’ prices. Thereaction from both our dealernetwork and customers has beenextremely positive. Valuline hasincreased our retail turnoverbetween 2010 and 2011.How is Scania influencing theparts side of the business?We don’t have much competitionfrom Scania to be honest. Thepeople who are extremelyaggressive in the parts marketare the OE suppliers, such asKnorr Bremes and Wabco.Will there be an exchange ofmajor components such as MANbuying ZF gearboxes – will youuse Scania gearboxes in future?I don’t know to be honesthow any collaboration withScania will work out.Have you any moredevelopment plans for theaftersales side of the businessin terms of network expansion?We see expansion of the networkas natural progression. As we sellmore trucks we will need moredealer points. At the moment wehave 68 and we see the potentialof this being above 80 by 2020.How is the Irish market Northand South responding andperforming in terms of partssupply? A lot of hauliers arenow seeking cheaper partsand servicing from the holein the hedge brigade? Howare you dealing with this?We have two different marketswith different parameters.Our Northern Ireland dealer iscontracted to MAN Truck andBus UK, while our SouthernIreland dealer is an importercontracted to MAN Munich.Regarding parts business, dueto exchange rate differentialsthey have advantages anddisadvantages. The implimentationof VOSA standards in NI willmake a huge impact fromJuly this year and we feel theoperator will be keen to use themain dealer more and more.Our UTP programme in the UKhas made a huge difference tooperator standards throughoutour dealer network An exampleof this is is our increase in MOTfirst time pass rate. In 2006, atthe start of UTP, it was 67%,today it is up to 93%...and rising!Face to Face-Vince Welsh 1pg.indd 36 09/05/2012 12:14

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product launchRoadload offers RevolutionaryInnovation in TransportationIt’s been described as the low level van that does the job of a truck – and it certainly caught theimagination of visitors to the recent CV Show in Birmingham when it made its public debut.The SuperLow fromRoadload offers operatorsa faster, safer and cheaperalternative to using a box vanor a 7.5t truck – and because itsits so low to the ground thereis no need for a tail lift, therebyreducing downtime and the riskof accidents, lowering servicingcosts and increasing payloads.It evolved from the company’smore specialised U-tail, arevolutionary multi-purposevehicle offering similar advantageswhich first made an appearanceto much acclaim about twoyears ago; it is essentiallya conversion based on the3.5 tonne Peugeot Boxer.The patented Roadload U-tail hasbeen modified to accommodatea special removable rear-loadmodule, thus eliminating the needfor a rear tail lift, or ramps forloading, which also makes it easierand safer to use; it can lower itsload to the ground in seconds.Not surprisingly, big supermarketretailers have quickly realisedthe unique benefits of thevehicles and the impact thattheir ground loading/unloadingand demount capability couldhave on their businesses. Theysee the utilisation of U-tail, inthe role of an inner city deliveryvehicle, as an important plankin their drive to provide a bettercustomer experience by virtue of itreplacing large articulated vehiclesdelivering to smaller stores.Roadload, based at Thetfordin Norfolk, was established in2009 followed by an intensiveproduct development programto ensure the U-tail andSuperLow vehicles would standup to the most demanding andrigorous requirements of thecommercial vehicle industry.“We were overwhelmed by thepositive reaction from operatorsvisiting the CV Show,” saysInternational Sales DirectorConal McCourt. “They could seethe enormous potential of thevehicles right away; there arealready quite a number of U-tailson the road with operators reallyimpressed by its performance.Other customers are also currentlytrialling the vehicle – and, ofcourse, we are also very excitedby the potential for the newSuperLow, which has attracteda lot of interest, especially fromthe big hire companies.”The Roadland Superlow,a new low level box van40Roadland's U-tailRoadland U-Tail & Superlow Spread.indd 40 09/05/2012 12:15

product launchSuperLowThe ground breaking and uniqueRoadload SuperLow is basedon Roadload’s 5.6 tonne U-tailchassis which has achieved animpressive 27.31 mpg in trials.Roadload argue that based onusage of 80,000km @ £1.47pence per litre, fuel costs dropto £12,164 against £22,146for the more usual 15mpg fora payload equivalent, giving anincredible saving of £9,982.The Roadload SuperLow hasa 200mm loading heightrising 100mm during transit. Itmaximises both the volume andpayload and, with its self-levellingair suspension, gives a smoothride taking care of its goods.This revolutionary concept reducesboth loading and unloadingtimes, avoids working at heightsand provides the maximumamount of capacity. Box volumesup to 36m 3 and payloads up to3 tonnes can be supported.“The SuperLow has air suspensionas standard but no rear axle so weare able to fit a super low floorgiving an amazing 300mm loadingheight making loading safer andfaster. Because there’s no taillift there’s no servicing costs ordowntime with breakdowns.”Currently, there are three versionsin the SuperLow range. The SL35is the smallest SuperLow offeringoperators a versatile compact LowLevel box van that can be drivenby anybody with a standard Bcar licence, while the SuperLow55 Short and SuperLow 55 Longoffer the same Low Level box vanthat is driven on a C1 licence.U-tailThe U-tail is also offered inseveral different versions, creatingopportunities for pre-loadingboxes and switching loads tosupport many different uses.These van derived conversionsfit well on urban roads andRoadland's U-tailcan offer higher fuel efficiencythan larger vehicles.The U-tail 55 Short and U-tail55 Long deliver a demountablebox that can also be driven ona C1 licence; the U35 is thesmallest U-tail offering a versatilecompact demountable box vanthat can be driven by anybodywith a standard B car licence.In all versions, the rear box canbe lowered to the ground inthree ways - handheld remotecontrol, near side body mountedbuttons or a manual hand pumpused in case of power failure.With the remote control orbuttons the box will lower toground in under 10 seconds.If required the U-tail can thendetach completely from its boxand reversed onto a secondbox in around two minutes.There are a number of differentbox types available for allversions - freight, fridge, flatdeck cage and specialist boxfit outs, for example, forworkshops, supermarkets, andexhibitions – and all vehiclescome with an on-board camerasystem to aid reversing.All Roadload conversions arecovered by 12 month parts andlabour warranty, subject to serviceschedule, while the Boxer cabcomes with a 3 year / 100,000mile warranty; cab servicingcan be completed directlyby your local Peugeot dealerevery 2 years / 24,000 miles.The Roadland Superlow41Roadland U-Tail & Superlow Spread.indd 41 09/05/2012 12:15

in conversation withMichaelMeagherEmirates SkyCargoManager for IrelandWhen Emirates launched its inaugural Dublin – Dubaiservice just over four months ago, some may have thoughtit a bold move given the global economic climate in generaland Ireland’s challenging financial standing in particular.But it is a move that is paying off, as Export & Freight’sDavid Stokes discovered in conversation with MichaelMeagher, Emirates SkyCargo Manager for Ireland.For those readers not toofamiliar with EmiratesSkyCargo: as the airline’sfreight division, it recentlycemented its position as aleading global player in theair cargo industry by winningthe Platinum Award (Air CargoCarrier – 800,000 or moretonnes) at the prestigious AirCargo Excellence Awards 2012.It has also been voted 2012Airline of the Year in anindustry poll of airlines,financial institutions, lessorsand investors. Indeed, sinceits launch in 1985, EmiratesAirline has received morethan 400 international awardsin recognition of its effortsto provide ‘unsurpassedlevels of customer service.’Its new state of the art CargoMega Terminal opened in2008 on a 43,600 squaremetre site at Dubai Airport,substantially increasing itsground-handling capacityand giving it the capabilityto handle all types of cargofrom one central location.It features automated handlingsystems and real-time trackingof cargo, as well as fullyintegrated computer systemsthat link airlines, customs andfreight forwarding agencies,so that consignments canbe traced and retrieved inminutes, while dedicatedfacilities for courier shipmentsand express cargo providefast-track, priority channels.Meanwhile, the CargoMega Terminal’s specialhandling facilities caters, forexample, for live animalsthat are accommodated innoise protected areas withtemperatures regulatedto suit their individualneeds. And independentlycontrolled, special storagezones meet the criticalrequirements of temperaturesensitivemedicines andperishable goods.But back to the new Dublinfacility from where Emiratesis now building on itsalready established freightbusiness and is looking to theimmediate future with greatconfidence, as our interviewwith Michael Meagher reveals.He has been in this businessfor over 30 years, with wideexperience in Ireland, Europeand the Middle East. Hejoined Emirates from anotherairline in Jeddah when thenew direct service fromDublin was established.“My new role is a challengethat I am enjoying immensely,setting up a new business,bringing together a newteam and seeing the fruitsof our labours produceresults,” he says.Just four months sincelaunching in Dublin,how has the businessfared? Has it lived up toinitial expectations?It is fair to say that ourexpectations have beenexceeded. There has been greatenthusiasm from our customersfor the new direct service andwe are already planning toincrease freight capacity.Some may think it wasa bold move to open upthe Dublin-Dubai route,considering the economicclimate in Ireland; whatwere the motivating factors?Obviously, we did ourhomework at the beginning,exploring in depth what themarket potential was. Emirateshad been investigating thepossibilities for quite sometime and decided that now42Face to Face-Michael Meagher-Emirates Spread.indd 42 09/05/2012 12:15

in conversation withwas an opportune momentto launch the direct service.Emirates, of course, has beenin the Irish cargo market formany years, covering boththe north and south of theisland, being served as an ‘offline’ destination, with truckingconnections from all of theairports into the UK and Ireland,so we had an existing consumerbase on which to build on.Although we are based inDublin, we offer an all-Irelandservice. We have regular roadfeeder services, for example,from Shannon and Cork, whilecargo out of Belfast is currentlyrouted through Manchester.What makes you differentfrom the competition?Have you been winningover customers from otherplayers in the market?First of all, as a multiple awardwinning airline, we can serveover 120 destinations worldwide,connecting Ireland to all of them.Secondly, and significantly, wehave uniformed wide-bodiedcapacity across the business,enabling us to take freight directlyout of Dublin to anywhere inour global network, and that isquite unique, as other airlineshave only limited wide-bodiedfacilities on specific routes, withnarrow-bodied capacity on others.As to growing our customerbase; of course, existing clientshave been supporting us downthrough the years as an off-linecarrier and they have obviouslytransferred across to our directservice. There is a strong focuson exports from the island, andwe are generating additionalbusiness by working with freightforwarders, shippers and otherson new opportunities, particularlyin the Far East, with seafoods andother perishables going into Chinaand to the Middle East in general.There are many entrepreneurialpeople in Ireland who are workinghard to develop their businessesand are willing to invest notjust their money but their owntime, and we are delighted towork with them to open up newmarkets as they grow and expand.What carrying capacity doyou have? I understandyou are about to increasetonnage capability?Currently, we have capacity outof and in to Dublin of 15 tonnesof cargo on our Airbus 330, butfrom July, due to the success ofthe route, both from a passengerand cargo perspective, we willbe replacing that with a Boeing777, increasing capacity to over25 tonnes on a daily basis.How many destinations canyou connect Ireland with?As I mentioned, with a one hop toDubai, we can connect customersto over 120 destinations aroundthe globe in a safe, secureand hassle free manner. Ourdestinations include over 70countries in Europe, NorthAmerica, South America, theMiddle East, Africa, the Indiansubcontinent and Asia-PacificWhat types of productare you carrying intoand out of Dublin?Apart from all the standard typeof products, they include freshfoods and other perishable goodssuch as seafood and time andtemperature sensitive productsfrom the pharmaceutical industry.The market for the export of foodand perishables is supported byCool Chain, which is EmiratesSkyCargo’s temperature-controlledcontainer solution, allowing forthe carriage of commoditiesat a constant temperature,and boosting the lifespan oftemperature-sensitive products.As you know, up until a few yearsago, the electronics industry inIreland was a major exporter, nowovertaken by pharmaceuticals, butit remains an important part ofour business; in addition, we arealso bringing in component forthe industry from China. Otherlines include clothing from India.An important part of our business,too, is the transportation oflive animals for which wehave specialised facilities.Looking to the future, haveyou identified any particulargrowth areas that youmay concentrate on?We are looking at furtherexpansion of the pharmaceuticalbusiness, providing more capacityto destinations that clients require.As you know, Ireland is one ofthe top exporters in the world ofpharmaceutical products, withmany of the leading companiesin the sector based on the island,so we will continue to work withthem to make the distributionof their product to the globalmarket as efficient as possible,including to Australia which is oneof the important marketplaces;we have 10 operations a day intoAustralia from our Dubai hub.We also see further potentialin the seafood sector, providinga tailor made service to meettheir requirements. There are,for example, clients in the westand northwest of Ireland whoharvest their fish at night time,delivering it into us for transfer toDubai which takes less than threehours, arriving in Hong Kong orBeijing the following afternoon.We also see opportunities withinthe fresh food area and the dairyindustry where customers areseeking out new markets not justin Europe, Asia and the MiddleEast, but in other countries likeAfrica; Emirates, through itsDubai hub, can provide exactlythe rapid and efficient type ofservice these products demand.STOPPRESSEmirates has justintroduced a larger aircrafton its Dublin route twomonths early becauseof surging demand.A 360-seat Boeing 777-300ER hasbeen deployed to Dublin, whichhas become one of the airline’smost successful new services.Just three weeks after the9th January launch of flights,Emirates announced a largeraircraft would be fast-trackedfrom 1st July this year.However, after a further reviewand aircraft availability, itwas decided that the AirbusA330-200 needed to beupgraded even sooner.43Face to Face-Michael Meagher-Emirates Spread.indd 43 09/05/2012 12:15

ARE YOU THE BEST? PROVE IT!Send in the Entry Form or Enter onlineat www.exportandfreight.com NOWCLOSING DATE for Entries 31st MAYGALA DINNERTHURSDAY 13 TH SEPTRAMADA HOTEL, BELFASTEntries and nominations are invited from individuals or companies connected with the Irish road transport & logistics industry, to enter in any or all of the categories listedExF Awards 4pgs.indd 44 09/05/2012 15:32

You can’t win if you’re not in. The Irish Transport & Logistics Awards 2012, hosted by Export & Freight,Ireland’s Transport Magazine, is set to be the biggest event in the Irish transport calendarBook your tableimmediatelyto avoiddisappointmentHeld in Belfast’s luxury Ramada Hotel on September 13th 2012the awards ceremony starts with a superb Gala Dinner.Start preparing your entries. You simply cannot afford to miss it!All inclusive tickets cost just £80 each – a table of 10 worksout at £800. Anticipated demand is likely to be brisk, so act nowto ensure your presence at the event of the year!For further information, telephoneExport & Freight on 028 9268 8888EXPORT & FREIGHT12 Main Street, HillsboroughCo. Down BT26 6AE. N.IrelandTel: 028 9268 8888 Fax: 028 9268 8866Email: info@4squaremedia.net www.exportandfreight.comPlease Reserve seats @£80 or tables(s) of ten places @£800at the Export & Freight Irish Transport & Logistics Awards 2012 in the Ramada Hotel, Belfaston Thursday 13th September 2012 at 7pm for 7:30pm sharp.Name of Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Invoice Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Code: __________________________________________Contact Name: ____________________________________________________ Tel: ___________________________________________________Dress Code: Gentlemen - Lounge Suit. Ladies - Cocktail DressThe above prices are plus VAT and will be shown as such on the official receipt.THIS PRIORITY BOOKING FORM TO BE POSTED TO:Export & Freight, 12 Main Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6AEFerriesExF Awards 4pgs.indd 45 09/05/2012 15:32

Enter Below or Enter Online at www.exportandfreight.comTHE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Tick the categories you wish to entertickticktickShipping Line of the YearThis award will be presented to the Shipping Line demonstrating that through itsrelationship with clients they are stretching the boundaries of traditional shippingservices to become an integral part of their clients supply chain.Safety AwardThis award will be presented to a company involved within the transport & logisticsindustry who has demonstrated and implemented detailed safety measures within theirorganisation in compliance with health & safety regulations and accident prevention.Excellence in Customer Service AwardThis will be open to all companies who pride themselves in the level of their customer serviceincluding Dealers; Service Agents; Equipment Suppliers; Maintenance organisations etc.sponsored bysponsored bysponsored bytickticktickticktickTechnician of the YearThis Award will be presented to the best technician operating for a franchised dealer; ownaccount operator; independent workshop; haulage fleet; or any other road transport relatedmaintenance and repair facility, who offers unparalleled servicing skills, interpersonal relations, andrecommendations. Please send a CV of the candidate. Telephone interviews will be carried out.Driver of the YearThis Award will be presented to the commercial vehicle driver who offers a high standard of driving skills;excellent driving record and dedication to the trade. Please send a CV of the candidate.A practical driving test will determine the winner.Transport Manager of the YearThis Award will be presented to the Irish Transport Manager who demonstrates the highest levels ofoperational ability; professionalism; fleet knowledge; fleet management and personnel skills.Please send a CV of the candidate. Telephone interviews will be carried out.Greener Safer Fleet AwardThis Award will be presented to the company seen to be leading the way in the Irish market in promotingboth green and safe driving within their fleets. This will be demonstrated by showing excellence inbest practice and a sustainable framework in place for continuous monitoring and improvement.Top Fleet of the YearThis will be presented to an outstanding fleet of vehicles based on appearance, quality,maintenance programmes, driver efficiency, skill and professionalism etcsponsored bysponsored bysponsored bysponsored bysponsored bytickChilled Operator of the YearThis award will be presented to the best Chilled Operator who presents an up-to-datemodern fleet with a high quality distribution service.sponsored bytickTop Training Operator of the YearThis award will be presented to the company who operates the highest standards ofin-house training programmes developed in line with both Government directivesand leading edge training providers. Site visits will determine the winner.sponsored bytickOwn Account Operator of the YearThis award will be presented to the Own Account Operator who demonstrates ahigh quality distribution service throughout his customer catchment area.sponsored byExF Awards 4pgs.indd 46 09/05/2012 15:33

tickHaulier of the YearThis will be presented to an operation running a high quality, well maintained fleet ofup to 20 vehicles. The company must have a good reputation for efficient, respectedservice and offer good business practice in all aspects of their operation.sponsored byFerriestickticktickEuropean Haulier of the YearThis will be presented to a medium to large haulier operating a high quality fleet of well-maintained vehiclesand providing an excellent independent distribution service throughout the island of Ireland and/or UK andEurope. They must have a proven high-level infrastructure to the national and/or international marketplace.International Logistics SpecialistThis will be presented to a multi-national organisation with bases in Ireland, UK and/or Europeoffering a high level international logistics service covering all aspects of supply chain servicesincluding haulage, warehousing, distribution etc. The winner will prove an ongoing commitment toproviding an excellent range of logistics services and exceptional levels of customer service.Transport Personality of the YearThis award will be presented to the individual whose personal achievement deserves industry recognition.sponsored bysponsored bysponsored bytickIrish Fleet Truck of the YearThis award invites all truck manufacturers to nominate one vehicle from their model range which theysee as the ultimate fleet truck for the UK and Ireland, the only conditions being that the nominated vehiclemust be reasonably new and a proven workhorse for a wide range of locally, nationally or internationallyrunning fleets. One will be picked as Fleet Truck of the Year by an independent panel of judges.sponsor to be confirmedENTRY PROCEDURESSO, HOW DO YOU ENTER?IT’S NOT AS COMPLICATED AS YOU MIGHT THINK.IN FACT, OUR ADVICE AS ALWAYS IS: KEEP IT SIMPLE.Here are some points to consider:Firstly, the following awards require only company or individualnamed entries with a brief overview or CV of the company orindividual:• Shipping Line of the Year• Technician of the Year• Transport Manager of the Year• Driver of the Year• Top Training Operator of the YearThe rest of the Award categories require short entries stating whyyou believe your company should win.Your entry will not be judged on presentation, but make sure it iseasy for the judges to readily locate the necessary information.Any factual information, such as operational, service, financial orpersonal details, to back up any claims expressed in your entryshould be clearly and concisely laid out.You don’t have to be a big concern to enter. You could be anindividual, a company with less than 10 employees or a largenational/international outfit. You will be judged on merit, not size.The judges are looking for excellence, outstanding qualities orcontributions, unrivalled service and innovation, individuals andorganisations who have gone the extra mile – so demonstrate all ofthat in your entry; make it stand out from the rest!If you have faced any difficulties or obstacles in achieving yourgoals, make sure you note it on your entry.If you need to provide any additional information to support yourentry, keep it as brief and to the point as possible. Feel free to sendcustomer testimonies to support your entries.Pre-Dinner Reception courtesyof SEATRUCK FERRIESChampagnecourtesy of TRUCKFESTWinners Enclosure courtesyof MODERN TYRE SERVICE& GT RADIALTop Table Awardcourtesy of RHAWine courtesyof CARRIER TRANSICOLDENTRY FORMHOW TO ENTER:1 PLEASE TICK ANY AWARD CATEGORY OR CATEGORIESYOU WISH TO ENTER ON THESE 2 PAGES AND2 SEND YOUR DETAILS ALONG WITH THIS FORM TO4 SQUARE MEDIA, 12 MAIN STREET, HILLSBOROUGH,CO DOWN, BT26 6AE OR3 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.exportandfreight.comAND FILL IN YOUR DETAILS & SEND ENTRY ONLINEENTER ONLINE AT www.exportandfreight.com• You can also submit supporting corporate material – brochuresetc, including photographs of projects, services or products.You can enter any number of categories but bear in mind, it is left to thejudges opinion to reallocate any entry which may be more suitable toanother category or an additional category.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.All entries are private & confidential. The winner will remain confidentialuntil the event.All entries/nominations should be received by 31st May 2012via online submission at www.exportandfreight.com or email tohelen@4squaremedia.net or post to4 Square Media, 12 Main Street, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6AE.ExF Awards 4pgs.indd 47 09/05/2012 15:33

shipping newsSummer debut on Irish Seafor new Seatruck PrecisionSeatruck Precision, the final vessel in Seatruck’s series of four new ro-ro freightvessels, has been launched at FSG Flensburg Yard in Germany.The new ferry was namedby Mrs Lynn McBurney, wifeof Seatruck customer NormanMcBurney, founder of McBurneyTransport; it will join her threesisters in June on Seatruck’sunaccompanied freightroutes across the Irish Sea.The first newbuilding, SeatruckProgress, now operates on thebusy Liverpool – Dublin route.The second, Seatruck Power,joined this route in February,while the third newbuilding,Seatruck Performance, waslaunched in January and is nowoperating the Irish Sea route.Seatruck now has 70 sailingsweekly on four routes: Liverpool– Dublin, Heysham – Dublin,Heysham – Warrenpoint andHeysham – Larne. The popularityNorman McBurney, Lynn McBurney of McBurney Transport & Peter Sierk,President & Chief Executive Officer of FSG Shipbuilders, Flensburg, Germanyof Seatruck’s unaccompaniedtrailer services continues togrow. Its Irish Sea volumerose by 58 per cent last year,to over 300,000 units.Alistair Eagles is Seatruck’sManaging Director, Irish Sea.He says: “Seatruck Progressand Seatruck Power have hada huge impact on our popularLiverpool – Dublin route. Theextra capacity is already utilisedon many sailings, as moreoperators come to appreciate theiropportunity to reduce mileage,by using Liverpool rather thantransiting through Wales.”One of Seatruck’s new FSGvessels recently received theHansa Ship of the Year Award2011. It recognised SeatruckProgress as the most innovativevessel built in Germany in 2011.Seatruck Progress was describedas the first of a quartet of verycompact and energy-efficientvessels, each with a capacity ofup to 151 trailers. Fuel economyis a major feature of the newships, with fuel consumptionas much as 30 per cent lowerthan that of other designs.Alistair Eagles adds: “Our newFSG vessels are the key toSeatruck’s continued progress inthe Irish Sea, Our unaccompaniedtrailer model continues to gainground. With some monthsof operational experiencewith the new vessels now inhand. I can say that we areextremely pleased with them.”Seatruck Launches New Belfast ServiceIrish Sea freight ferry specialists Seatruck has just launched a new direct service between Belfast and Heysham; it’s beingserviced by Seatruck sister vessels “Arrow” and “Ranger”, which have been switched from their current duties into Larne.48Later this year, Seatruckwill deploy larger vessels onthe Belfast route and movethe service from Heysham toLiverpool, operating from theSeatruck terminal on the Cityside of the Mersey. In Belfast,Seatruck will operate from theAlbert Quay terminal - directlyopposite the Titanic Quarter.The popularity of Seatruck’sunaccompanied trailer servicescontinues to grow. Its Irish Seavolume rose by 58 per cent lastyear, to over 300,000 units.Alistair Eagles, Seatruck’sManaging Director, Irish Sea,says: “The decision to move fromLarne to Belfast has been made inline with customer demand andwill generate additional supportfor Seatruck. This is yet anotherexciting step in the Seatruck storyand is a key part of our Irish Seastrategy for further development.”Seatruck’s progress on the IrishSea market is a remarkablesuccess for the freight onlyshipping concept. The companynow offers over 70 sailings perweek on four routes linkingstrategically placed ports:Liverpool-Dublin, Heysham-Dublin,Heysham-Warrenpoint and thenew Heysham-Belfast service.Freight volumes have doubledin the past two years. Seatrucknow has 20 per cent of theIrish Sea market and expectsfurther growth as theirunaccompanied trailer modelcontinues to gain ground.Alistair Eagles adds: “We arethe only Irish Sea operatordedicated solely to the carriageof unaccompanied freight.This is what the operatorswant in these tough economictimes. Cost control is vital,but with no compromise onservice. We provide operatorswith real economies, as theunaccompanied trailer is themost cost-effective way to movegoods. Driver-accompaniedmovements are much moreexpensive. Our solution alsoreduces road mileage. Heyshamand Liverpool – our primary UKports – are much closer to theorigin and destination of goods,compared to traditional routingsthrough Scotland and Wales”.Seatruck Ferries 2pgs.indd 48 10/05/2012 14:10

shipping news 49Deputy PM Clegg includes Stena Line in Welsh TourThe Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg included a visit to the port of Fishguard inPembrokeshire and a tour of the Stena Europe as part of his whistle-stop of Wales.The Deputy PM was givena warm welcome at FishguardPort by Stena Line’s Area DirectorMichael McGrath and RouteDirector Ian Davies along withlocal community representatives.The visit to Fishguard also includeda tour of the Stena Europe andan opportunity for the DeputyPM to meet members of theStena Line crew and discusssome of the issues faced by thelocal community in Fishguard.During his tour of the StenaEurope, the Deputy Prime Ministersaid: “It’s been really impressive tobe shown round this extraordinaryoperation that you run. You’vejust been talking about thepressures and challenges that youface which is very useful for usto hear. The company is a reallife line and a really importantpart of the local economy.”Speaking after the visit Stena Line’sRoute Director Ian Davies said: “Weare delighted that Deputy PrimeMinister Clegg included Fishguardand Stena Line in his Welsh touritinerary. There was a real buzzaround the town in advance of hisvisit and our staff were delightedto have the opportunity to putsome questions directly to theDeputy PM on topics such as youthunemployment and fuel costs.“It was very encouraging to hearhis responses in relation to the keyrole Stena Line plays in the localeconomy. As one of the largestemployers in the region we hopewe have been able to inform theDeputy PM on a range of topicswhich he and his colleagueswill encounter in their efforts topromote economic prosperity inWales now and in the future.”The Deputy PM was given a warm welcome Port by Stena Line’s Area DirectorMichael McGrath and Route Director Ian DaviesStena Line Invests Further in Liverpool – Belfast ServiceStena Line has purchased the Stena Mersey and Stena Lagan, the two RoPax vessels that itacquired when the company acquired the Liverpool-Belfast route for £45m last summer.The ships had been operatingthe service on a charter basisand as part of Stena Line’sIrish Sea continual Irish Seainvestment programme thesevessels will now become partof the Stena Line fleet.The ships recently underwent asignificant £4m refurbishmentupgrade at the Harland &Wolff shipyard in Belfast andas Stena Line’s Area Director(Irish Sea) Michael McGrathsaid, they will play an importantpart in helping to developthis important commerciallink between both regions.“When we purchased the routelast summer we conducted acomprehensive review of theservice and a key considerationwas the status of the ships. Thevessels were an excellent fit forthe route which is an importantfreight and passenger channeland purchasing the ships meantthat we could commit significantresources into bring the StenaMersey and Stena Lagan intothe Stena Line family and givethe ships our own unique look,feel and high quality service. Wehave managed to achieve theintegration with a high qualityNew Route Director at Stena LineRichard Horswill has been appointed Headof Freight and Route Director on Stena Line’sLiverpool/Heysham-Belfast service.Richard has recently overseen major refurbishment work ontwo of the Liverpool route ships and is developing a number ofinitiatives around the onboard travel and retail experience as well asimproving cost efficiencies and flexible customer service models.He has been employed in the transport and logistics sector in varioussenior and executive positions for over 30 years and has specialised insales, operations, turnaround, integration and supply chain strategy.Richard comes to Stena Line from The Garden Centre Groupand Fortnum & Mason bringing with him extensive experienceof the retail industry as well as the transportation sector.refit for both ships and I amconfident that new and existingcustomers will see how StenaLine is taking the route to a newlevel of comfort and efficiency.”The Stena Mersey and StenaLagan were built at theVisentini shipyard in Italy in2005 and can accommodate980 passengers and provide 2662 lane metres for freight andpassenger vehicles. Both shipsare equipped with 121 Cabins(4 berths) and provide two dailysailings from Liverpool to Belfast.in briefIrish FerriesAppointsOperationsDirectorAndrew Sheen has beenappointed OperationsDirector, Irish Ferries.A former engineer on thecompany’s fast ferry JonathanSwift, Andrew joined IrishFerries from the UK’s Maritimeand Coastguard Agencyhaving served as TechnicalPerformance Manager,Engineer and Ship Surveyor.A B.Eng (Hons), M.Sc andChartered Engineer, he will beaccountable for Irish Ferries’ shipssafety and operations, all portterminals within the company’snetwork and costs associatedwith the company’s operationsin Ireland, Britain and France.From Liverpool, he succeedsJohn Reilly who has retiredfrom the company aftermany years of service.Shipping News 3pgs.indd 49 09/05/2012 12:19

50shipping newsP&O Ferries Staff Celebrate SuccessEight members of P&O Ferries staff recently celebrated success after receiving theirChartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in 1st Line Management at aceremony in the new Willowbank Business and Management Centre in Larne.Back Row from Left: Damien Kearney, Derek McGookin (Dock Foreman), Paul Topping, Eugene McGoran, Roy McMullan, Norma Thompson, Roy Ferguson. FrontRow from Left:Laura Gilmour (Customer Operations Manager), Ian Mateer (Port Operations Manager) Catherine Callaghan, and Linzi ConwayThe professionalqualification forms part ofthe P&O Ferries ManagementDevelopment Programmethat is open to supervisorsand managers, testamentto the company’s ongoingcommitment to developingits staff both personally andprofessionally by equippingthem with the broad range ofskills necessary to build theirmanagement skills and practice.Commented Laura Gilmour,Customer Operations Managerfrom P&O Ferries: “In recognitionof the fundamental role ouremployees play in the company’ssuccess, P&O Ferries activelyencourages its staff to take partin a number of programmesto increase their skills andimprove their competencies.”Those receiving their CMIcertificates from P&0’s JamesEsler and special guest NormanMcBurney from McBurneyTransport, were Miss CatherineCallaghan and Mrs NormaThompson, both involved in thetourist side of the business, andsix chargehand stevedores: ColinBeggs, Roy Ferguson, DamienKearney, Eugene McGoran, RoyMcMullan and Paul John Topping.The course was delivered by ChainHR, a social enterprise based inLarne, with whom P&O Ferrieshas been working since February2009 to develop a bespoke suiteof CMI accredited Managementand Leadership Programmes.These innovative courses aretailored to the specific needs andchallenges of management withinthe tourism, transportation anddistribution industry and haveproven to be a great success.Chain HR’s Business DevelopmentManager Linzi Conway praisedP&0 Ferries for what shecalled the company’s ‘ongoingdedication to managementdevelopment,’ and she added:“I would also like to express myappreciation to P&0 for choosinga locally based social enterprisefor the delivery of the CharteredManagement Programme. Thisclearly highlights P&0 Ferries’commitment to corporate socialresponsibility and to our localcommunity. It also demonstrateswhy P&0 Ferries is an employerof choice in our area.”P&0 Ferries’ James Eslerlater congratulated the eightsuccessful staff members: “Yourresults have been outstanding;today we are celebrating yourachievements. This programmehas exceeded our expectationsand clearly demonstrates P&0’scommitment to continuousprofessional development andmanagement excellence.”Guest speaker was David Stokes,Group Editor at 4SquareMedia,publishers of Export & Freight,who added his congratulations:“P&0 is a people-based serviceprovider and needs well trained,confident and knowledgeableindividuals to take a leadingrole. Whether it is loading cargotrailers on and off the ferriesor interfacing on board withpassengers, a broad range of skillsis required, and that only comesfrom training of the higheststandard, so all of you shouldfeel very proud to be playing apart in the P&0 success story.”One of the graduatingchargehand stevedores, DamienKearney, commented: “We allhad our own reservations abouttaking the course, but in a veryshort period of time began torealise our own managementpotential, our untapped skills andknowledge and that we could allwork better as a team. It helpedus gain a better understandingof our role and responsibilitieswithin P&O Ferries.”Shipping News 3pgs.indd 50 09/05/2012 12:19

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52shipping newsMinister energised by Harbour VisitCharles Hendry MP, Minister of State at the Dept. of Energy and Climate Change, was inBelfast recently to meet key players from Northern Ireland’s emerging renewables sector.The visit included aroundtable meeting atBelfast Harbour with leadingfigures from business andacademia to discuss barriers toinvestment and green skills.The Minister also touredconstruction work at BelfastHarbour’s new 50-acre, £50mD1 Offshore Wind Terminal.The Minister called it an “anoutstanding facility whichwill help attract investmentand a fast roll-out of theoffshore wind programme.”The Minister also visited Harland& Wolff and met DETI MinisterArlene Foster, primarily todiscuss the Electricity MarketReform (EMR) programme.in brief‘Deal Seaways’is SecondVessel OnDover-CalaisRouteDFDS Seaways and LD Lines haverevealed the second vessel to sailon the new Dover-Calais routewill be named the Deal Seaways.The new vessel will bring thetotal number of daily sailingsout of Dover to Calais to 10.The second vessel has beenchartered from BrittanyFerries, and was previouslyknown as the Barfleur beforebeing renamed ahead of herlaunch at the end of April.Chris Newey, passenger directorfor the English Channel at DFDSSeaways, said: “We have beenreally pleased with the uptake ofthe new route between Dover-Calais, and are delighted to beable to respond to demand withthe launch of the second vessel,therefore doubling the numberof crossings. We’re confidentour customers will benefitfrom the flexibility of sailingtimes, as well as still having theoption to travel to Dunkirk.”Irish Ports see pace of volume growth levelling offThe pace of the volume recovery that began in 2010 for the Irish Ports andShipping sector slowed last year with only one of the five principle cargosegments seeing any growth, according to the latest annual edition of theIrish Maritime Transport Economist, which was released at an industrybriefing in Dublin by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).The analysis highlights thatonly dry bulk volumes increasedby 5% year on year, while unitisedtraffic on the main Roll-on/Roll-off routes were flat with nogrowth in 2011, and the Lift-on/Lift-off container sector enduredits 4th consecutive decline, downby3%. Elsewhere oil tankervolumes declined 2% and breakbulk fell by 3% to the year end.The Irish ports and shippingsectors were confronted witha year of two distinct halves: 6months of growth followed by6 months of weaker demand.After a solid first quarter Irelandwitnessed clear evidence ofshipping volume demand coolingover the remaining quarters.Shipping volume growth almosthalved in the second quarterbefore turning flat to negativeover the remaining quarter tothe year end as the expectationabout the pace of the globalrecovery, and also Europeansovereign debt issues, remained.“The latest report again showsa strong correlation betweendevelopments in the real economyand the changing pattern ofmaritime traffic over the courseof last year.” said IMDO DirectorMr. Glenn Murphy. “We areoptimistic, that despite theslowdown in the pace of therecovery last year, that mostof the heavy volume losseshave already been sustained,however the scope for growththis year remains limited andcontingent on improved demandconditions in global markets.”The report does note thatexports of container traffic tokey overseas markets in theUS and Asia increased by 5%,driven by the performance ofthe chemical, pharmaceuticaland food & drink sectors, inparticular dairy and meat exports.Traffic volume demand to andfrom the UK remained flat.Providing the foreword to thisyear’s report, the Minister forTransport, Tourism and Sport,Leo Varadkar TD, commented:“The efficient transport of goodsinto and out of the country iscrucially important and supportingthis is a key function of myPictured with the Minister (centre)at Belfast Harbour Office are (L-R)Roy Adair, CEO Belfast Harbour,Charles Jordan, Project Manager,ScottishPower Renewables, KeithAnderson, CEO, ScottishPowerRenewables and ChristianSkakkebaek, VP, DONG UKDepartment. The developmentof a new ports policy will be ofinterest to those in the maritimetransport sector. The existing portspolicy is in need of a substantialoverhaul. It is largely focused oncorporate governance, it treatseach of our nine port companiesas though they were the samesize and had the same role toplay, and advocates a laissez faireapproach by Government. It ismy intention that, in the comingmonths, a new ports policy willbe published and put in place”.The report concluded that theoutlook for 2012 is for limitedgrowth across the principalcargo sectors. Container importsfrom overseas markets recordedtheir 20thconsecutive quarter ofnegative growth, which continuesto provide logistical challengesfor shipping lines seeking suitablecontainer capacity to meet exportdemands. The continued rise ofbunker/fuel prices which havegrown by 40% over the past12 months remains a constantchallenge for owners andoperators in all market segments.Shipping News 3pgs.indd 52 09/05/2012 12:19

VANIRELANDnewsFord Debuts Dynamic New Transit CustomThe all-new one-tonne Ford Transit Custom,which made its global debut at theBirmingham CV Show, features a bold newdesign, car-like interior and outstandingdriving dynamics, making it ideal for abroad range of professionals, skilledtradesmen and small businesses.53customers to do their job.”The modern, driver-focused cockpitfeatures a sculpted instrumentpanel which combines stylish lookswith smart stowage solutions forbottles, phones and papers. Drivercomfort is significantly enhancedthrough a highly adjustable drivingposition which features increasedseat travel – including 30mm morerear travel for taller drivers – andthe addition of a steering columnadjustable for reach and rake.The launch of the TransitCustom marks the next step ofa complete transformation ofFord’s global Commercial Vehiclerange which will see the entireline-up replaced by 2014.Ford will be presenting largerand higher payload Transits laterin 2012. These models will beextensively sold on a global basis,including North America, and willalso feature rear-wheel-drive.Production of the new TransitCustom will start from mid-2012 atFord’s plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, withmarket availability later in the year.“Customers want their vehicleto project a modern and professionalimage, and the new Transit Customdoes not disappoint,” explainedPaul Campbell, chief designer, Fordof Europe. “We have given thevehicle a stylish, modern appearancewhich will be appreciated bybusinesses of all sizes.“It’s still a Transit, so the superblypractical loadspace is a given,but with its sportier stanceand bold rising shoulder line,the Transit Custom makes apowerful new impact.”Signature kinetic design featureshelp to give the Transit Customits unique character, includingthe bold trapezoidal grille,strong and muscular shoulderline and prominent wheel lips.From launch, the Transit Customwill offer a choice of shortwheelbase (SWB - overall length4.97 metres) and long wheelbase(LWB - overall length 5.34 metres)versions, so that customers canselect the amount of load spacewhich best suits their business.Beneath its stylish exterior, the newmodel remains completely trueto its Transit heritage by offeringclass-leading load carrying ability,including a number of innovativenew loadspace features.In addition to offering maximumload volume which exceedsthat of its closest competitors(6.0 cubic metres SAE with fullbulkhead fitted), the load areaof the Transit Custom has beencarefully optimised to offer morespace and more convenience.To provide customers with a widerange of payload options from 600-1,400kg, Transit Custom is availablewith multiple GVM options.“This may be a more stylish Transit,but it’s a more functional Transittoo,” said Barry Gale, CommercialVehicles chief engineer, Ford ofEurope. “The additional featureswe have built into the load spacemake everyday functions moreconvenient – so it’s easier forFiestaVan ECOnetic Now Deliver MoreNew high-tech developments have made Britain’s best-selling car and small van even cleaner withlatest emissions dropping from 95 to 87g/km of CO2 and combined fuel economy rising to 85.6mpg.The significantly improvedefficiency, boosting theenvironmental performance ofthe Fiesta and FiestaVan featuringECOnetic Technology by over12 per cent, has been achievedthrough the introduction of:Auto-Start-Stop, upgrades to the 95PS1.6TDCi engine including frictionand combustion improvements andcalibration optimisation, revisedgear ratios, smart regenerativecharging, EcoMode and improvedefficiency of the air conditioning,cooling fan and alternator.Original equipment fitted asstandard to the Fiesta and FiestaVanECOnetic, including rolling resistancetyres, and aero pack comprisingundershield and wheel deflectors,variable flow oil pump and shiftindicator light, is carried over onECOnetic Technology models.The Ford Fiesta with ECOneticTechnology has three trim levels tosuit different customer requirements:Edge, Zetec or Titanium. Suchadvanced fuel economy avoidsUK road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty)contributions, yet the refinementand fun-to-drive personality of theoriginal Fiesta is retained intact.Ford Fiesta’s value story continueswith five engines in the Fiestaline-up emitting less than 130g/km of CO2 making them exemptfrom vehicle excise duty in theirfirst year. This includes the 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre TDCi 95PSECOnetic Technology engine.VI Van News 2pgs.indd 53 10/05/2012 12:19

VANIRELANDPublic Debut forMercedes-Benz CitanThe Mercedes-Benz Citan will be unveiled to the public for the firsttime at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover in September.54Powerful yet with compactdimensions making itespecially suitable forcity use, meaning that for thefirst time, the Mercedes-Benzportfolio of vans featuresa vehicle specifically forthe urban environment.Due to its versatility andadaptability, the newMercedes-Benz Citan fulfils abroad range of commercialapplications. Based on a panelvan, this urban van is availablein three different lengths:Compact, Long, Extra-long.Safety plays a big role in thenew Citan. The urban vancomes with the ElectronicStability Program ADAPTIVEESP® as standard, whichtakes the vehicle load intoconsideration. This innovativedynamic handling controlsystem in the new Citancombines the functions ofthe anti-locking brakingsystem ABS®, VDC® (VehicleDynamic Control) whichVI Mercedes-Benz Citan Spread.indd 54 09/05/2012 12:21

VANIRELANDcounters over- and understeer,and TCS® (Traction ControlSystem). It also includesASR® (Acceleration SkidControl) and drive andbraking torque control.The Mercedes-Benz Citan isinstantly recognisable as aMercedes-Benz thanks to thevehicle’s characteristic brandlook. The Citan is the firstmodel in the Mercedes-Benzvan range to feature the newfamily appearance. Providingthe brand signature, thechromed star is self-assuredlyset against the prominent,robust radiator grille withthree sporty perforatedlouvres. The Mercedes-BenzCitan’s bold headlamps andthe pronounced V-shape to thebonnet with its clearly definededges are equally striking.standard. Both the driver andfront passenger benefit fromequally firm, comfortablypadded seats. The formfittingshape of the backrestsin particular provides lateralsupport, thereby ensuringcomfort and safety. Drawingon the brand’s typical design,the fabric cover is breathable,durable and easy to care for.As powerful and striking as theexterior of the new Citan, theinstrument panel is designedaround the driver. The surfacehas a leather-like grain foran attractive look and feel.EnginesThe choice of engines isbroad. Three high-torque,turbodiesel direct-injectionengines with outputs from75hp (55kW) to 110hp (81kW)and a nippy, superchargedpetrol engine generating 115hp (84kW) cover all standardrequirements. All the dieselengines have a particulatefilter as standard. Five andsix-speed transmissionswith a joystick gearshiftpositioned within easy reachon the centre console transmitpower to the front wheels.Mercedes-Benz, offeringprecision, driving safety andthe smooth handling thatdrivers are accustomed tofrom the Vito and Sprinter.BlueEFFICIENCYThe petrol-engined Citancomes with a BlueEFFICIENCYpackage as standard, whichis optional for the dieselversions. Amongst otherfeatures this includes the ECOstart/stop function, batteryand generator management,plus optimised low rollingresistance tyres dependingon the variant which againreduce fuel consumption.The trapezoidal shape ofthe air intake in the bumperemphasises width and thepowerful impression made bythe Citan. Again, this featureis one of the brand’s typicalstyle elements at the presenttime, from the latest Mercedes-Benz cars in the compact classthrough to the new Actros.EquipmentJust as distinctive, the interiorof the new Mercedes-BenzCitan is equipped to a highDrivers of any other Mercedes-Benz will immediately feel athome in the cockpit of the newCitan and not just due to thefamiliar star on the steeringwheel: the combinationswitches, gearknob, andswitches on the instrumentpanel all meet Mercedes-Benz’s usual standards forthe driver’s area in terms oflayout, look and function. Trimover the glove compartmentenhances the interior further.The developers of theMercedes-Benz Citan havepaid particular attention toensuring that the handlingis as expected of the brand,delivering a combination ofdriving dynamics, agility andride comfort. The Direct-Steersystem is accurate and sensitive,while the suspension, dampingand stabiliser bars have beencarefully attuned to each other.Whether empty or loaded,the new Citan is a true55VI Mercedes-Benz Citan Spread.indd 55 09/05/2012 12:21

56newsMid Ulster Truckers Drive – and Walk – For CharityIt’s been a busy year already for Mid Ulster Truckers, and it is going to get busier still, with the group planninga major truck festival for the end of May; they’ve already staged a very successful Golf Classic in Castledawsonand a sponsored walk – all in aid of their chosen charity for 2012, the Mid Ulster Multiple Sclerosis Branch.The 220 mile long walk,which began at Magherafeltand passed through 27 townsand villages, was led by MartinBradley, Martin Downey, SeanMartin, Sydney Collins and MickeyKelly and to date has raisedover £10,000, with money stillcoming in as we went to Press.“Every year we hold a truckfestival, but because of thechallenging economic climatewe decided this year to giveGetting ready for the offan additional boost to ourfund raising efforts with thewalk which certainly tookus outside of our comfortzone,” said Martin Bradley.Each day of the week-long walk,the team covered on average30 miles, with the first stopfrom Magherafelt at Carnlough,followed by Ballycastle,Portstewart, Ballykelly, Strabane,Ballygawley, Cookstown andthen back to Magherafelt. Thewalkers were frequently joinedalong the way by local supportersin each of the towns andvillages they passed through.Free overnight accommodationand breakfast for the walkerswas kindly provided by theLondonderry Arms, CorrataveyHouse, Drummond Hotel, FirTrees Hotel, Askins Guest House,and the Glenavon House Hotel.“We very much appreciatedtheir generosity,” said Martin,who added that footwear forthe walkers was also providedby Sportique in Magherafelt,with Rocwell supplying muchneeded bottled water, whileCathcart’s supermarket inMagherafelt offered snacks toboost their energy levels!Truck FestMeanwhile, plans are welladvanced for the group’s annualTruck Festival being held over theBank holiday week-end of May26th and May 27th; last year’sevent raised £67,000 for charityand the organisers are hopingto at least match that total.Saturday’s programme willprovide an excellent day out forthe whole family, with plenty tokeep the children occupied atthe Sperrin View Business Parkat the bottom of the GlenshanePass, near Maghera; the day willend with a dance and barbecue,the main guest being the oneand only May McFeterridge.Sunday will see a Truck Convoy;last year it attracted around 115trucks. The convoy, which willcover about 30 miles, begins atthe Sperrin View Business Parkand then proceeds to Maghera,Castledawson, Magherafelt,Moneymore, Desertmartin,Draperstown, Tobermoreand back to Magherafelt.There are a number of Prizecategories for trucks entered inthe show, such as Best in Show,Best working lorry, Best rigid, Bestvintage truck and Peoples’ choice.Adds Martin. “Any funds weraise throughout 2012 will goto the Mid Ulster MS branch. Itis a very worthy cause indeed asthis condition can strike anyone,at any age and affects so manypeople in our local area, andall over Northern Ireland.”Irvinestown Truck Convoy Marks 12th AnniversaryThe Irvinestown Truck Convoy, part of the Lady of the Lake Festival, celebrates its 12thanniversary this year; to date it has raised in excess of £400,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.L-R: Joe Mahon – Event Organiser, SeanMcArdle – MT Waste, event sponsor, SheenaHavlin – Fundraising Manager with MarieCurie, Richard O’Loughlin – Stena, eventsponsor, Jimmy O Boyle – Event Organiser,and George Gordon – Event OrganiserThis summer’s event starts onJuly 20th, with a late night festivalof lights, and following a Saturdayof fun and craic, including eveningentertainment by Hugo Duncanand guests, scores of lorrieswill drive in convoy for 60 milesaround the lakes of Fermanagh.If you want to take part in theconvoy, you need to sign upnow; registration will cost you£40, which includes automaticentry to the Truck Competitionwhich is being run in associationwith sponsor MT Waste.Organiser George Gordon said:“Irvinestown Truck festival goesfrom strength each year. After11 successful years, we havemany drivers who return eachyear, and each year new driversare joining us. I would appeal toall those planning to attend, tomake time and put effort intogetting sponsorship to take part.“The event is a fun time for thedrivers but the priority is to raiseas much money as possible forMarie Curie Cancer Care. We areall well aware it is difficult outthere at the minute economically.However when someone isterminally ill and being cared forin their final days, by a MarieCurie Nurse in their own home,they do not have the luxury oftime. They need immediate care.”Sheena Havlin Marie CurieFundraising Manager said “Thisevent continues to grow thanksto the year round hard work ofall involved. This year we aredelighted to have the supportof MT Waste and Stena LineFreight. We are also very gratefulto our media partner Export andFreight who are instrumental inpromoting the event every year.”To register to take part, orto volunteer as a collector,please contact Sheena Havlinat Marie Curie Cancer Care on02882249888 or email sheena.havlin@mariecurie.org.ukMid Ulster Truckers Charity Walk 1pg.indd 56 09/05/2012 12:52

company profileDelivering into the warehouseCrossgar GroupLeads the Way in Food Service Supply MarketFrom small beginnings, CrossgarFoodservice Ltd has become one ofthe leading foodservice suppliers inIreland, with access to over 10,000products, built around a core oflocally sourced items, providing themarket with a “one stop shop.”Founded over halfa century ago byGerald Bell, who stillplays an active role in thebusiness as Chairman, theCrossgar group of awardwinning companies remainscommitted to offering anextensive range of quality,locally produced products;indeed, it is unique in thefoodservice market as itowns and controls thesourcing of poultry, meatand sauce products.The company, whichemploys around 220people in total, operatesfrom a number of sitesaround the Crossgar andDownpatrick areas; its maintransport, warehousingand administrative centreis located just outsideSeaforde. There are alsosatellite transport andwarehousing depotsstrategically establishedin Portlaoise, Dublinand Enniskillen.There are several otherdivisions within the group,all within a 10-mile radius- Crossgar Poultry, withproduction facilities inCrossgar, and warehousing,freezer and cold storesin nearby Woodside,57Crossgar Foodservice.indd 57 10/05/2012 15:55

MAN OF THEMOMENT!MAN POWERCROSSGAR FOODSERVICE HAS ALWAYS HAD A LONG STANDINGRELATIONSHIP WITH THE MAN MARQUE AND R.K. TRUCKS“One of our first MANs was a 7.5 tonne G908.136. It proved to be a real workhorse, and it’s acharacteristic inherent in all our MANs ever since.Local dealer support, supplied in full byR.K. Trucks make MAN and R.K. our first choice.”PAUL BELL, MANGING DIRECTOR, CROSSGAR FOODSERVICEFor more information call Donal Rice at RK Trucks on 02890 813600,or email him through donal@rkrucks.comRK Trucks Centre Ltd.RK Trucks Crossgar fp ad.indd 1 10/05/2012 12:39

company profilePart of the company’s impressive fleetCrossgar Meats, situatedin Down Business Parkand Crossgar Sauces, alsolocated in Crossgar.The company’s experiencedteam, led on a daily basis,with a hands on approachby the Bell family, haveworked hard over the yearsto build the Crossgar brandand retain its position asa leading supplier to thefoodservice market acrossthe island of Ireland.Crossgar foodservice hasan impressive productrange of ambient, frozen,chilled and non-food itemssupplied to over 4,000customers throughout allthe 32 counties, includinghospitals in the northand south of Ireland, aswell as schools, bars andmany of the country’sleading restaurants.Its 50,000 ft² Sales andDistribution Centreoperates a comprehensivewarehouse managementIT system, with a sevenstrong team managingthe buying, re-orderingand product ranging.Using a balanced scorecardkey performance indicator,the company on averagepicks and delivers 140,000items a week and iscurrently achieving a 99.9%delivery performance;its telesales team isavailable 12 hours a day toensure next day deliverythroughout the island.FleetCrossgar Foodservice operates its own fleet of60 refrigerated vehicles, including 7.5 tonne, 15tonne and 40 ft trucks, complete with Frigoblockrefrigeration technology on its multi drop fleet.“Our new Frigoblock electric poweredrefrigeration units produce 50%less Co2 Kg/h than our competitorsoperating diesel units; this helpsus reduce our carbon footprint.5912:39 Crossgar Foodservice.indd 59 10/05/2012 12:51

company profileTRANSPORT REFRIGERATIONIf you Need A SpringGive us a Ring!CLEANGREEN & QUIET100%MORE COOLING CAPACITYTEMPERATURE CONTROL-35 to +25High Quality New Leaf Springs!All Classes of New Leaf & Coil Springs - Any QuantityEfficient Supply & RepairService, Cars, Commercial Vehicles & TrailersDelivery Service AvailableGreat Service! Great Value! Great Choice!NORTH BELFAST SPRING WORKSt. 028 9035 1813/9075 5880m. 07761 189596 f. 028 9035 11422 Cosgrave Street, Belfast• Fastest Pull Down Time• Fastest Temperature RecoveryAfter Door Openings• Highest Capacity MultipleCompartment Units• Low Fuel Consumption• Low Emissions• Low Noise• Low Whole Life Cost• Low Weight• Slimmest Remote Evaporators• Easy to ServiceSpecified by Crossgar Foodservice and theother UK's leading food service companieswww. frigo b l o c k.c o mLIFFORDCOACHWORKS LTD.www.liffordcoachworks.town.ieOne of the main commercialrefrigerated bodybuildingmanufacturers in Ireland &the United Kingdom.We manufacture all our own panels and fabricate the stainlesssteel using the most technologically advanced procedures.• Refrigerated Bodies• GRP Box Bodies• Curtain Side Bodies• Tail Lifts• Refurbishment & Repair• Specialised BodyworkBallylast, Lifford, Co. Donegal, IrelandTel: 074-9141592 Mob: 0872564460 Fax: 074-9141368Email: mmcelchar@gmail.com60Crossgar Foodservice.indd 60 10/05/2012 12:52

company profileOperations staff running monthly stocktake“Our vehicles also have a greatly reducedDin level, essential when delivering toHealthcare establishments and makingearly morning deliveries, while our FK13units are twin evaporator combinedwith a hot gas defrost facility, whichincreases our cooling capacity,”explains Transport Manager Darren Hughes.All Crossgar Foodservicevehicles are fitted witha Transcan Temperaturerecorder which is integratedto a satellite trackingsystem on each vehicle.The temperatures arerecorded and transmittedvia the satellite trackersto a central website every10 minutes and can beviewed online in real time.“Our customers willknow where their orderis, when it will be thereand what temperatureit’s being transportedat; this enhances thecustomer experienceand highlights ourcommitment to first classservice” remarks Darren.The system connectsto print temperaturedelivery receipts, aswell as displaying livetemperatures direct to thetransport headquarters.The live temperaturemonitoring system islinked to “optimumtemperature” alarmsthat alert the transportteam of any breaches oftemperature. This systemis exclusive to CrossgarFoodservice and includesbespoke features matchedto its specific needs.The companyoperates its ownworkshop61Crossgar Foodservice.indd 61 10/05/2012 12:52

company profileDERRY BROSSHIPPING LIMITEDContinued Success to Crossgar FoodservicefromSupporting Crossgar, Supporting HaulageTransport RefrigerationTail LiftsPlug-in Freezer CabinetsAir ConditioningRetail RefrigerationDublin01 4600322Roscommon094 9640045Cork021 4882077Galway091 790788Hundreds of shipping options for crossing Irish Sea, English ChannelDial One NumberNew Accounts WelcomeOpen 24/7Free QuotationsOpen 365 daysWWW.BRLTD.IEtelephone: 0044 28 8778 4949e-mail: bookings@derrybros.comwww.derrybros.comDERRY BROSSHIPPING LIMITEDBallinlough Refrigeration’s newest outlet now open in GalwayUnit 8B, Glenascaul Manufacturing and Technology Park,Oranmore, Co. GalwayBest wishes to Crossgar Foodservice fromCARRYDUFFTYRE CENTREAll types of tyres supplied & fitted24 hour Call-out Service14B Comber RoadCarryduff BT8 8ANt. 028 90 814460e. sales@carrydufftyres.ndonet.comhy-prohygiene hy-pro& protectionhygiene & protectionhygiene 028 3832 & protection 7534028 3832 7534028 3832 7534All types of Food PackagingAll Food types Packaging of Food Machinery PackagingAll Food types Commercial Packaging of Food Printers Machinery PackagingFood Commercial Packaging Printers MachineryCommercial Printerslabelsolutionsj hlabellabelsolutionssolutions028 3832 6761james hamiltonjamesjamesgroup hamiltonhamiltongroupgroupPaper Wipes • Hand CleansersHygiene Paper Products Wipes • Cleaning Hand Cleansers ChemicalsHygiene Refuse Paper Products Wipes Sacks • Cleaning Pallet Hand Cleansers Wrap ChemicalsHygiene Protective Refuse Products Sacks Clothing • Cleaning Pallet and Gloves Wrap ChemicalsProtective Refuse Sacks Clothing • Pallet and Gloves WrapProtective Clothing and Glovesprint packagingj hprintprint &packagingpackaging028 3832 3727Premium Self-Adhesive(Pressure Premium Sensitive) Self-Adhesive Printed Labels(Pressure Blank Premium Sensitive) Overprintable Self-Adhesive Printed Labels Labels(Pressure Foil Sensitive) Labels • Design Printed LabelsBlank Overprintable LabelsBlank Foil Overprintable Labels • Design Labels028 3832 6761Foil Labels • Design50 028 Millennium 3832 6761 Way, Lurgan, N. Ireland, BT66 8DH50 Millennium Website: Way, www.jameshamiltongroup.comLurgan, N. Ireland, BT66 8DH50 Millennium Way, Lurgan, N. Ireland, BT66 8DHWebsite: www.jameshamiltongroup.comSupplying Website: www.jameshamiltongroup.comthe needs ofSupplying the needs ofSupplying the needs ofCrossgar FoodserviceCrossgarCrossgarunder FoodserviceFoodserviceone roofunder one roofunder one roof028 3832 3727028 3832 372762Crossgar Foodservice.indd 62 11/05/2012 11:58

company profileThe Crossgar fleet is alwayswell presented and maintainedCrossgar Foodservicecontinuously invests inits fleet and facilities; inrecent years it has spentover £2 million in newstate-of the-art and ecofriendlyvehicles and otherequipment to help enhancethe overall experience ofcustomers by increasing theefficiency and distributioncapability of the company.2 Urban Multitemp TrailersUrban TrailersIt has also recently investedin two Urban Multitemptrailers for town andcity centre deliveries.“The 32 foot units, with rear axlesteer, can operate in restricted areasequally as well as a 15 tonne, 25 footrigid vehicle, which means that wecan use one vehicle rather than two toservice some of our contracts, therebyreducing our fuel bill – and our carbonfootprint - quite considerably,”says Darren.“We have been usingthem for almost a yearnow and we have plans tointroduce up to anotherfour in the fleet, sosuccessful they have been.”The fleet, manned by adirectly employed teamof around 50 drivers, ispredominantly MAN,supplied by local dealerR.K Trucks; maintenanceis carried out in-house asthe company has its ownfully equipped and mannedworkshops at the Seafordesite, although servicingand maintenance of taillifts is contracted out.Flexibility in deliveryservice has been a keyfeature in the growthof Crossgar Foodservicebusiness across Ireland,with reliability a criticalsuccess factor especially inthe Foodservice sector.This flexibility is enhancedby Crossgar Foodserviceoperating ten 40ft multitemp trailers carrying toand from the UK mainlanddaily. Crossgar Foodserviceon most occasions is ableto offer customers day1 collection from UKMainland for day 2 deliveryin Ireland or vice versa.The added bonus is thatthese trailers also carrythe products needed toreplenish its own stocksand thus remove the needto use 3rd party carriers:in a nutshell CrossgarFoodservice is primarily selfcontained in all aspectsof its transportation.63Crossgar Foodservice.indd 63 10/05/2012 15:55

company profile• Repairs &Refurbishment• Chassis Repairs• Servicing &PSV Preparation• Shotblasting• Tail-LiftServicing/Repairs• Repaint &Re-Livery• AccidentRepairs• GeneralEngineering• Parts Sales• Loler TestingTEL: +44(0) 2893 342427FAX: +44(0) 2893 340135www.ng-engineering.co.ukUnits 1-9 The Creamery, 29 Church Road, BallynureCo. Antrim BT39 9UFJAMES KERNOHAN& SONSCommercial Vehicle DismantlersBreaking all models:Volvo, Scania,Mercedes, DAF etcDelivery Service AvailableJAMES KERNOHAN & SONS18A Tamlough Road,Randalstown, Co. AntrimMob: 0771 061 3399 / 0780 195AD-LOCAL3 Saintfield 180x131_Layout 1 20/04/2012 10:37 Page 1Not all business insurershave a branch inSaintfield. We do.So you know, that we know exactly where you’recoming from.For a business insurance quote, call NFU Mutualin Saintfield on 028 97510196.We are proud of our long-standing association with Crossgar Foodservice.We do right by youAgent of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited.64Crossgar Foodservice.indd 64 10/05/2012 12:52

company profileThe telesales department is constantly busy“Crossgar Foodservice has investedheavily in its logistics division bringing usto now operate in excess of 20 UK/ Irelandcrossings weekly, offering a flexibleMulti Temperature solution driven by thesuccessful approach we took within theFoodservice sector, we now feature largelyin Northern Irelands transport sector”says Logistics Manager John McGreevy.All staff working withfood are trained to Level2 Basic Food Hygienewith members of theHACCP Team trained toLevel 3. This includesall vehicle drivers.Among the company’smany successful contractwins in recent times is a€1m three year contractto supply poultry, porkand bacon products to theHealth Service Executivein Dublin, a €5m threeyear contract to supplymeat and poultry to theIrish Prison Service, asubstantial contract withFitzers Catering whichincludes Croke Park,Working to meet customers’ requests65Crossgar Foodservice.indd 65 10/05/2012 12:52

company profileTail-Lift SpecialistsWE COME TO YOUWith our fleet of Mobile Service Vans, ourTail Lift department offers an immediateresponse service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.All our fully trained members of staff are backedwith an extensive range of spare parts.• Competitive Fleet rates available• LOLER testing to comply with 1999 regulations• Onsite servicing and weight testingMcGladery Commercials’ are agents for:PLS, RICON, RSG, ZEPRO & WILKES MOBILEWe also have a fully equipped 10,000 Sq Ft. workshop whereour service department is based. The technicians have accessto the latest diagnostic equipment to assist them in Servicing,PSV Preparation and Engine and Gearbox Repairs.McGladery Commercials ltd20 - 22 Prince Regent Road, Belfast, BT5 6QRTel: 028 9040 3004 | Fax: 028 9040 3002Email: service@jmcv.co.ukwww.jmcv.co.ukSwift TransportTraining (NI) LtdSwift Transport Training is proud to beassociated with Crossgar Foodservice providing:JAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00329* LGV Driver Training* Driver CPCPeriodic Training* ADR (DangerousGoods) Training* Shunting Training142 Stockmans Lane,BELFAST, BT9 7 JE028 90 661606www.swifttransporttraining.comLUBECAREDirector: Andrew BrennanMobile: 0775 483 65889LTDDirector: Peter McClellandMobile: 0788 554 8519Supplier to the trade andSole Distributor of Fuchs/Silkoleneproducts in N. IrelandAUTOMOTIVE / MOTORCYCLEMARINE • HORTICULTURALTRUCK/PLANT • AGRICULTURELUBECARE LTDLaurel Park, Laurelvale, Tandragee, Co. Armagh BT62 2LPOffice: 028 3884 9019 Fax: 028 3884 9019E-mail: admin@lubecareltd.co.uk66Crossgar Foodservice.indd 66 10/05/2012 12:52

company profilePart of the Crossgar Foodservice fleet of MAN delivery trucksCCD Dublin and the newTitanic Signature Building.Crossgar Foodservice alsoholds a comprehensiveproduct supply contractwith a leading UK CateringContract Company.DivisionsAs we mentioned,the Crossgar Groupincorporates several otherhighly successful divisions;its poultry side of thebusiness, for example, is theleading poultry supplier tothe Foodservice market.Its poultry factory inCrossgar is accreditedto the British RetailConsortium Standard (BRC),a nationally recognisedaccreditation used by allmajor suppliers whichensures that the HACCP,quality management,factory environmentstandards and productionprocess controls areadhered to, the chickensused are a slow growingbreed reared in purposebuilt reduced densityhouses using carefullychosen non GM feed.Meanwhile, Crossgar Meatshas been producing finestquality meat products forthe foodservice marketin Ireland for more thana quarter of a century.Three years ago, itlaunched the Dexter Beefrange; Dexter Cattle area traditional Irish breedand their existence wasfirst recorded in Ireland in1776. They are traditionallygrown in small herds acrossIreland and therefore aredifficult to source, so inorder to ensure a consistentsupply for customers,the company has anexclusive deal with TheDexter Farmers Society.JOHNBEERSwww.johnbeers.comSpring & Airbrake have been importing anddistributing Commercial Vehicle and TrailerSpares and Garage Equipment to the UK andIreland since 1975 and have a proven track recordin excellent customer service and quality of parts.For more information, queries or ordersplease contact one of our team members.Spring & Airbrake Ireland Ltd19 Lisnataylor Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, BT29 4TDTel: +44 (028) 9082 5767Fax: +44 (028) 9082 5766Commercial Vehicle Repair ServicesAccident repairs, chassis repairs, coach repairs,commercial vehicle MOT’s, commercial vehicleservicing, HGV repairs, Truck repairs, Van repairs for allcommercial vehicle typesRecovery ServicesAccident recovery, breakdown recovery, car recovery,heavy vehicle recovery, lifting equipment, long distancerecovery for all types of commercial vehiclesJOHNBEERSTel: 028 9752 1542Mob: 07802 664 322Email: info@john-beers.com42 Drumhirk Road, Comber, BT23 5NN67Crossgar Foodservice.indd 67 10/05/2012 15:56

company profileAll you’ll ever need...The Leading Original Equipment Parts DistributorTransportSupplies(NI) LtdDargan Court, Dargan CrescentBelfast BT3 9JPT: 028 9078 1230 F: 028 9037 01316 Carn Court Road, PortadownCraigavon BT63 5YXT: 028 3836 2555 F: 028 3836 2556Crossgar Foodservice alsohas its “Provenance”award winning rangeof home-grown freerange Lissara FarmChicken, Duck, Lamb andGloucester Old Spot Pork.The other division inthe group is the longestablished CrossgarSauces which from naturalingredients develops sauces,dips, dressings, marinadesand mayonnaise thatcan be supplied in smalltubs, buckets or in bulk.Crossgar Foodservice isalso the sole All IrelandDistributor for 3663 - theUK’s leading foodservicecompany which deliversquality ingredients,finished products andequipment to the cateringindustry in the UK.AwardsNot surprisingly, this is anaward winning company,too; earlier this year itpicked up the ‘Agri-Foodand Drink’ award at theprestigious Ulster BankBusiness Achievers event.The company wasjudged on a varietyof merits includingbusiness milestones andachievements, businessstrategy, business financialperformance, developmentof innovation products orservices, importance ofthe business to the localarea, the leadership andvision of the entrepreneur.Crossgar Foodservice alsowon, for two years insuccession, the covetedtitle “Supplier of theYear” in the Annual JanusAwards which recogniseservice standards, companybenchmarking andbusiness growth withinthe hospitality sector.The Crossgar Meatsdivision, meanwhile, is alsoa multiple award winnerof the prestigious GreatTaste Award with productssuch as Irish Moiled DryAge Sirloin – which wasalso named product of theShow at the recent IFEX2012 - Dexter Dry AgeSirloin, Inch abbey Dry Agesirloin, Lissara Dry AgeDuck and Gloucester OldSpot to name but a few.To select the winners,350 judges carry outblind tastings of over6,000 different productsentered by companiesfrom all over the UK andIreland. The Great TasteAwards, organised bythe Guild of Fine Food,is the acknowledgedbenchmark for specialityfood and drink.CrossgarFoodserviceFarranfad Road,Seaforde BT30 8NH(NI) Tel: 028 4481 1500(NI) Fax: 028 4481 2500(ROI) Tel: 01 80 30 555(ROI) Fax: 01 80 30 556Email: sales@crossgar.iewww.crossgar.ie68Crossgar Foodservice.indd 68 10/05/2012 12:52

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approved tachograph centresCAHILLENGINEERINGTACHOGRAPHSALL MAKESANALOGUE & DIGITALPLUSWabco & Haldex ABS & EBS10 Quay Road, Whitehouse, Newtownabbey BT37 9TETel: 028 9036 5652 Fax: 028 9036 5606Email: info@cahillmotorengineering.co.ukARMAGH LTDSpecialists in Maintenance & RepairsFull Range of Spare Parts AvailableApproved Tachograph & Speed Limiter CentrePre-PSV Test LaneTel: 028 3752 3491 and 028 3752 6393 (stores)Fax: 028 3752 7878 Email: cbtarmagh@gmail.comSuppliers of Tachographs andSpeed Limiters to Suit all VehiclesCorr BrothersTachograph Station101 Ballyards Road, Armagh, Co ArmaghTel: 028 37525245Fax: 028 37526997www.corrbrothers.co.ukServing The Northwestfor over 85 YearsEakin Bros Ltdwww.eakinbrosltd.co.uk48 Main Street, ClaudyCo. LondonderryTel: 028 7133 8641Fax: 028 7133 8890Lisburn Tachograph CentreAnalogue & Digital TachographsCalibration - Parts - RepairsTrucks - Buses - Vans - Oil TankersTACHOGRAPHS TO SUIT ALL VEHICLESPlease contact our office for more informationT. 028 9264 1676 lisburntacho@btconnect.comwww.lisburntachographcentre.com70GERALD LYTTLE & SONSCOMMERCIAL REPAIRS & TACHOGRAPH CENTREANALOGUE & DIGITALTACHOGRAPHSfor all VehiclesTacho Kits & Heads Supplied & Fitted219 DRUM ROAD, COOKSTOWN BT80 9HRTel: 028 8675 1261 Fax: 028 8675 1882Email: alastairlyttle@btconnect.comTachograph Centre & PSVsMcERLEANTRAILERS LTD.All types of tachographes supplied and fittedTachograph Centre • PSV’sSteel Fabrication • Aluminium WeldingWe are open Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.30pm and Sat from 8.00am to 1pmCreagh Business Park, Hillhead Road, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim BT41 3UFTel: 028 7965 9959 Fax: 028 7965 9665 Mob: 07771 991344www.mcerlaintrailers.comTachographs Spread.indd 70 09/05/2012 12:55

approved tachograph centresMercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI)Digital & Analogue Tachograph CentreSUPPLIED • FITTED • SERVICEDMercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI)45-47 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PJTel: 0845 128 7375 Email: info@m-btruckandvan.co.ukwww.mbtvni.comDigital & AnalogueTachograph Centre(all makes)Renault Trucks NICommercial WayMalluskNewtownabbeyCounty AntrimBT36 4UB Tel: 02890 837 171Carryduff, Co. Downt. 028 9081 3600F. 028 9081 4115RK TrucksCentreDungannon, Co. Tyronet. 028 8772 2111f. 028 8772 7393www.rktrucks.comTBF Thompsonwww.tbfthompson.comDIGITAL & ANALOGUE TACHOGRAPHS - ALL MAKESTBF Thompson Portadown Depot2 Diviny Drive, Carn Industrial Estate, Craigavon, Co. Armagh BT63 5WETel: 028 3839 3300 Fax: 028 3839 1710TBF Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd6-10 Killyvalley Road, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry BT51 5JZTel: 028 2955 8353 Fax: 028 2955 7957Email: info@tbfthompson.comTBF Thompson Mallusk10 Michelin Road, Hydepark Industrial EstateMallusk, Co. Antrim BT36 4BXTel: 028 9084 8371 Fax: 028 9083 3155SPECIALIST ANALOGUE& DIGITAL TACHOGRAPHfor Scania and all other ManufacturersSUPPLIED • FITTED • SERVICEDROAD TRUCKS LTDSALES, PARTS & SERVICE: CIRCULAR ROAD, LARNE, CO. ANTRIM BT40 3ABTEL: 028 2827 9611 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 028 2826 0186PARTS & SERVICE: GORTRUSH IND EST, GREAT NORTHERN RD, OMAGH BT78 5LUTEL: 028 8225 9198 FAX: 028 8225 9202www.roadtrucksscania.co.ukAdvertise your business inExport & Freight's ApprovedTachograph sectionContact us on028 9268 8888or email:paul@4squaremedia.netDrivers give the thumbs up to new ‘Speed Curtain’ TrailerTruck drivers calling into Lymm Services in Cheshire have given a firmthumbs-up to Schmitz Cargobull’s latest ‘Speed Curtain’ trailer after beinginvited to attempt opening and closing the curtain in just 60 seconds.Many drivers rose to the challengeand it’s safe to say that no-onewalked away disappointed.The event at Lymm marked thefirst UK demonstration of theSpeed Curtain trailer – whichwas unveiled as a prototype atthe 2010 IAA show in Hannover– and which is now enteringfull production at SchmitzCargobull’s manufacturing plantin Altenberge, Germany.The demonstrator spent afull day at the truckshop inCheshire to show how newinnovations can make loadingand unloading trailers quicker,easier and safer for drivers – andmore cost-effective for fleets.“It was great to see how quicklydrivers got to grips with thetrailers,” said Derek Skinner,Technical Director for SchmitzCargobull. “Despite havingnever seen this style of trailerbefore, most of them managedto open and close the curtain inunder a minute. And that’s thepoint; it’s all about increasingefficiency, maximising productivityand doing this in a safe andsimple way for the driver.”The new design removes the needfor multiple tarpaulin fasteners,central stanchions and looseparts such as rigging boards.Schmitz Cargobull has apermanent demonstratoravailable for fleets in theUK to trial on request.71Tachographs Spread.indd 71 09/05/2012 12:55

classifiedsNorthern IrelandApproved DriverCPC TrainingCentresJAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00045Training Courses forRoad Haulage andMotor Vehicle IndustriesMercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI)45-47 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PJTel: 0845 128 7375Email: info@m-btruckandvan.co.ukwww.mbtvni.comQuality Trainingand Management ConsultancyPeople 1stOrmeau House, 91-97 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SHT: 028 90 875 875Email: k.grant@people-1st.co.ukwww.people-1st.co.ukNew DAF PartsDistribution CentreDAF has announced a €30 million plannedinvestment in construction of a new stateof-the-artPACCAR Parts Distribution Centre(PDC) in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.“The new distributioncentre replaces the existingEindhoven distribution centreand provides additional capacityand operating efficiency tosupport DAF’s growth”, saidHarrie Schippers, DAF Truckspresident. “In 2011 DAF achieveda record 15.5% EU marketshare in the above 16 ton classand captured market leadershipin tractor sales. DAF’s successis due to our excellent dealernetwork and efficient productrange supported by industryleading services, such as PACCARFinancial and PACCAR Parts.”“PACCAR Parts distributesaftermarket truck partsCarrier Transicold UKIntroduces New Health &Safety Review ProcessCarrier Transicold UK has launched a 150-point assurance review programme to reinforcehealth and safety best practices across itsnetwork of service partners in the UK.The comprehensive reviewprocess – named “Carrier Safe”– has been uniquely developed inconjunction with the EngineeringEmployers’ Federation (EEF), anorganisation that supports themanufacturing and engineeringindustries with professionaltraining and advice services.As part of the new appraisals,EEF will carry out independentannual reviews of all UK servicepartners on behalf of CarrierTransicold. The reviews will bebased on a comprehensive setof criteria covering everythingfrom Environment, Healththroughout Europe, utilizing5 strategically located partsdistribution centres in Madrid,Budapest, Moscow, Leylandand Eindhoven, supporting over1,000 DAF dealer locations”,added Dick Leek, PACCAR PartsEurope general manager.“Construction of the26,000-square-metre facility isestimated to start by July thisyear and be completed in thefirst half of 2013. The newDistribution Centre will utilizeworld-class technology suchas advanced logistics systems,radio-frequency identification,smart tags and computergeneratedvoice picking.”and Safety (EH&S) policies towaste management systems.“Health and safety is a keyfocus for Carrier Transicold, bothas a manufacturer and as anemployer,” said Ross Thomson,network operations manager,Carrier Transicold UK. “‘CarrierSafe further raises the bar in ourhealth and safety programmeand helps to better protectour customers’ businesses.“This is an opportunity torecord where we are as anorganisation and to ensure thatall elements of the business aresupported,” added Thomson.Training Coursesfor Road Haulage,Passenger Transportand Motor VehicleIndustriesDON’T HAVE YOUR GOOD NAMEDRAGGED THROUGH THE DIRTJAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00117Transport Training Services Ltd15 Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner, Crumlin, BT29 4SST. 028 9082 5653www.transport-training.co.ukCRAIGAVON CHEMICALSLURGAN: 028 3832 583372Classifieds.indd 72 10/05/2012 12:50

classifiedsDAF announces Euro 6engines with common railDAF Trucks announces a new engine generation,developed for the new Euro 6 emissionslegislation, which comes into force in theEuropean Union on 1 January 2014.The 12.9 litre Euro 6 PACCARMX-13 engine uses state of theart common rail technology, aturbo with variable geometry andadvanced controls for maximumefficiency. In order to complywith the strict Euro 6 emissionsrequirements, it features exhaustgas recirculation, together with SCRtechnology and an active soot filter.“The PACCAR MX-13 engine isultra clean”, says Ron Borsboom,member of the DAF TrucksN.V. Board of Managementand responsible for ProductDevelopment. “In addition, we’vegone to great lengths to obtainindustry leading fuel efficiency,reliability and sustainability.”Compared with the current Euro5 standard, Euro 6 requires thatnitrogen oxide (NOx) emissionsmust be reduced by a further77%, while soot particle emissionsmust be cut by 66%. In concreteterms, this means that nitrogenoxide emissions have to be reducedfrom 2.0 to 0.46 grams/kWh, andsoot particle emissions from 0.03to as little as 0.01 grams/kWh.These are however not the onlyrequirements: Euro 6 engines mustmeet these stringent requirementsfor a minimum of seven yearsor 700,000 km, in all operatingconditions. In future, authoritieswill carry out random checks toensure that vehicles in service arecompliant with these standards,and new on-board diagnosticssystems will warn the driver in theevent that this is not the case.The PACCAR MX-13 engine ischaracterised by its combination ofproven, state of the art technologiesand a large number of technicalinnovations. “The block has beenredesigned for even better stiffnessand, like the cylinder head, it ismade of strong compact graphiteiron”, explains Borsboom.SAVE up to 30% on Fuel CostsLGV / COACHES / VANS / SALES REPRESENTATIVESLLOYDS - F.E.D.Fuel Efficient DrivingJAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00884Other Benefits include:• Reduce Maintenance• Reduce Insurance Premiums• Reduced EmmissionFree CPC moduleOur customers have told us that following our trainingthey have saved up to 30% on their fuel costswww.lloydsmotoring.co.uk T. 028 9049 4000ARMAGH LTDSpecialists in Maintenance & RepairsFull Range of Spare Parts AvailableApproved Tachograph & Speed Limiter CentrePre-PSV Test Lane98 Cathedral Road, Armagh, N Ireland, BT61 8AJTel: 028 3752 3491 and 028 3752 6393 (stores)Fax: 028 3752 7878 Email: cbtarmagh@gmail.com73Classifieds.indd 73 11/05/2012 14:42

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