GMT Auto Engineering Company, a leading trailer builder in a range of specialist trailer types is now developing a range of bulkers for dry and powdered goods such as foodstuffs, cement etc, at its facility in Chennai, as part of its strategy to expand its product portfolio.

BPW Ltd said at last month’s CV Show said it was on schedule to have assembled 250,000 trailer axles by September this year, a significant milestone since it began assembling axles some ten years ago.

Tiger Trailers has begun deliveries of its Lightweight Clearspan Curtainsider trailer, following a six-month development programme in conjunction with Tata Steel Ltd.

Van Eck Trailers B.V., a family-run trailer builder with a history exceeding 100 years has been acquired by Talson Trailers B.V..

Axtec launches new On-Board load indicator featuring a larger, clearer 5- or 7-inch display with enhanced graphics, faster response time and single wire connectivity for ease of installation.

Bridgend-based Backwatch Safety Products is launching a long-life version of its TICK GPS tracking device, which offers battery life of around 10 years making it ideally suited for fitment on containers or trailers.

The Dearman-Hubbard transport refrigeration unit, designed by the Dearman Engine Co Ltd, built by Hubbard Products Ltd and which is fitted to a Paneltex semi-trailer, has started a one month demonstration tour in Europe.

ORBCOMM Inc, provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has launched its next generation solar-powered GT 1200 series of devices as part of a comprehensive telematics solution for hassle-free trailer and container tracking including multiple sensor options, user-friendly applications and reliable cellular and optional satellite connectivity.

Trailer and truck body builder, Librelato S.A, last month announced orders for 202 vehicles for delivery this year; 180 units from Fontanella Transport and 22 from Transportadora Peregrina.

Carrier Transicold UK Ltd plans to present its flagship next-generation temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration system – the Vector HE 19 – for the first time in the UK at the CV Show.

Brazil’s largest trailer and components supplier, Randon SA, reported revenues of BRA6.0bn (USD1.54bn) in 2018, a 43.4% rise on revenues of BRA4.2bn.

CELSENIO is the new brand name of a new modular, ‘plug and play’ single temperature cooling unit for refrigerated semi-trailers developed in partnership by Krone Commercial Vehicles SE and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.