In 2019, Fuwa invested about 0.3 billion euros to establish an intelligent and state-of-the-art production line for trailer axles, including the use of robotic arms, automatic equipment, and advanced facilities, and laid a solid foundation for the top value of quality-oriented development.
The future is now: TPMS
The ‘TPMS’ regulation UN ECE R141 came into effect on 6 July 2022 with the aim to improve road safety. In addition to Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), the regulation also includes TPRS (Tyre Pressure Refill Systems) and CTIS (Central Tyre Inflation Systems).
JOST innovates lightweight, efficient tanker and silo components
When it comes to tanker and silo vehicles, weight can be an issue according to equipment specialist, JOST World, which is why the company is focused on the delivery of weight-optimised products such as the Modul CA, an aluminium landing gear module.
New products for new challenges: Brianza Plastica
Brianza Plastica has 60 years of experience in the production of fibreglass sheets and rolls, four production sites in Italy, with both continuous hot-laminating and discontinuous cold-laminating procedures to meet the diverse needs of customers in a fast growing and increasingly demanding market.
SAF-Holland bolsters axle durability with premium technology
Complex operating conditions – such as road salt in winter or dirt at landfill and construction sites – can contribute to axle corrosion.
SAF-Holland talks e-axles, fuel efficiency
The use of electrified trailer axles, according to SAF-Holland, is becoming increasingly important for low emission transportation, such as for refrigerated semi-trailers and inner-city applications.
Advanced style: Thermo King
Dwayne Cowan is President of Thermo King Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Global Marine, Air Rail at global climate innovator, Trane Technologies. Prior to his current role, Cowan served as Vice President of Commercial Sales and Service for the Thermo King Americas business at Trane Technologies.
JOST expands axle portfolio
Since the acquisition of TRIDEC and Mercedes-Benz Trailer Axles Systems, JOST has since become one of Europe’s foremost manufacturers of steering, suspension and axle systems for truck and trailer applications.
The first decade
Since the founding of Global Trailer in 2011, the magazine has consistently focused on supporting the international trailer manufacturing scene through the provision of timely reports and in-depth analysis of the sector’s most influential and emerging voices. It is the imperative of the editorial team to meet the needs of the global road transport industry and the diversity of its information requirements via expertly filtered data in both print and online formats in the interests of providing a trusted business resource.
Improve fleet productivity with Hendrickson’s HSDS
After years of growing market share with its HSDS in China and India, Hendrickson recently released the product for sale in Thailand, Malaysia, Viet Nam and other South East Asian markets. The product is also available in South Korea. HSDS suspension is manufactured both in the USA and at Hendrickson’s manufacturing facility in Jinan, China, which was established in 2009.