Equipment specialist, JOST Australia, received the Safety Innovation Award at the 2020 Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) National Awards.
Sustainable future ready
Commencing operations in Kortenhoevenseweg, Lexmond, Johannes van Eck manufactured farmer tools such as wheelbarrows, milking stools, wooden cabins and folding trailers. In 1932, with one of his four sons, Johannes van Eck switched from the farmer wagons to cabins and loading platforms on A and T Fords. After a fire in 1961, the company moved across the road of Kortenhoevenseweg.
Down Dakota way
Legislators in North Dakota are expected to back a repeal of length and weight restrictions on truck and trailer combinations. This would be one step closer to seeing road trains operate on US roads in that region.
At the tipping point of cylinder safety
The lifting cylinder of a tipper truck is exposed to regular cycles of heavy loads. Yet it is expected to perform without fault over a long working life. In an industry where profit margins are narrow and equipment failure can be catastrophic, the quality of such equipment must never be in question. Thus, the testing standards set by Edbro for its tipping cylinders are designed to ensure safe, reliable performance under all conditions.
Partnering against pandemic
Kuehne + Nagel has more than 230 good practice certification in the pharmaceutical industry (GxP) operations worldwide, including the US, UK, Denmark, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, France, Singapore, India, Panama, the UAE and Australia.
Lighting a fuse on safety
It took a disastrous ammonium nitrate detonation in Beirut, Lebanon, to remind the world of the importance of handling and storing Dangerous Goods (DG).
A South American journey
In the last few years, Randon Group, has invested considerably in its future – executing a strategic business plan through the expansion of its vast product portfolio.
Arabian adventure
Dubai-based trailer manufacturer, GORICA, draws on its European supplier connections to produce world-renowned heavy duty tippers and specialised equipment.
Home for harvest
Swedish innovator, Quicke, is the latest brand to join the JOST family and continues to break new ground in agricultural business. Clever engineering and future-proof service capabilities make the Q-series front loader an impressive sight to behold in the field.
Strength in geographical diversification
The last five years have been a period of extremely dynamic growth for the Wielton Group. The strategy based on geographical diversification and the potential of the acquired brands ensures that the Group maintains a strong position among the top ten manufacturers in the world. Such a strong position was possible due to the renowned brands that have successively joined and strengthened the Group’s position.