Don-Bur Blade Panels | Lightweight and Durable Construction Blade panels are just 7.5mm thick, lightweight and extremely durable panels that provide a superior impact resistance and greater internal cubic capacity.
Omnia Lightweight Panels Omnia Panels are formed using a Polypropylene honeycomb core faced with fibreglass reinforced polypropylene sheets. They weigh only 4. 8kgs per square metre (at 30mm thick).
Don-Bur Offer New Super-Lightweight Panels For the first time, Don-Bur is offering “Armourlite™”; a new, super-lightweight panel, weighing in at just 4.54kgs per m2 in comparison to its GRP cousin at 16kgs per m2.
Trailer Sidewall Construction | Lightweight Coretinium Panels With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
Full Length Aerodynamic Side Skirts Don-Bur's aerodynamic side skirts are lightweight and provide full coverage on both sides of your vehicle. Options are available for both trailers and rigids.
VT Solar | Renewable Vehicle Power Solution VT Solar reduces fuel and CO₂ emissions with lightweight, roof-mounted solar panels—ideal for EVs and fleets looking to cut costs and go green.
Onedek And Bakadek Flooring These two flooring types both comprise aluminium planking. Bakadek differs from Onedek in that it incorporates logitudenal neoprene "skids" which are suited to some operations.
Bonded Flooring Bonded floors are, as their name suggests, bonded to the cross-bearers rather than fixed with screws.
G-Rail 2nd Decking System The G-Rail system is a simple method of temporarily adding a lightweight 2nd decking system to maximum load fill. It is particulary useful with loose loads where stacking becomes impractical.
Nidafont Panels The Nidafont composite panels feature Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and an extruded polypropylene core in honeycomb form.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
Plastifont Panels Plastifont composite panels have a composite construction: Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and polyurethane foam.
Side Nets for Effective Load Restraint on Curtainsiders Side nets are suspended by an additional set of roof mounted tracks and can provide an additional layer of load containment at the sides of your vehicle.
Heavy Duty Anti-Tip Safety Legs Trailer tipping is a common issue with operators who load with high density loads. Anti-tip landing legs can help to prevent this critical safety problem.
Aerodynamic Boat Tail | Rear Flaps The Boat tail aerodynamic solution can be retro-fitted to trailers fitted with doors and folds flat when not in use to comply with type approval.
52 Pallet Lifting Deck Trailer Don-Bur returns to Commercial Vehicle Show with innovative trailer. Features include aerodynamic "Aeris" system, latest "LowGlide" ground coupling, and more. Visit donbur.co.uk
Don-Bur Quarterly News Oct 2014 Don-Bur Soars in 2014 with Investments, Innovation, and Market Share Gains. Invest in the future with Don-Bur's cutting-edge trailers. Visit donbur.co.uk
Don-Bur: 1st Straight-Frame LST Lifting Decks for Parcel Courier Don-Bur has built 25 straight-frame box van 15.65m Longer Semi-Trailers (LST’s) for a parcel courier, including an industry-first “wedge” shape with a full-length Lifting Deck.
Argos Delivers More Value with 60 Pallet Capacity LSTs Argos has ordered 19 Lifting Deck Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur with the largest internal cubic volume seen on British roads.
What Is VOSA Compliant Load Restraint? Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015
First Don-Bur High Volume Trailer For Wincanton Yesterday marked the official announcement from the DfT to permit controlled trials of High Volume Trailers (HVT’s) and Wincanton has been working closely with Don-Bur to design and manufacture its first 15.65m long Teardrop™ pillarless tri-axle in readiness for the VSO (Vehicle Special Orders)
Wincanton Order More Teardrop Trailers For Its Lafarge Contract Wincanton has bought another batch of lightweight Don-Bur Teardrop™ trailers for its construction fleet following successful in-house trials.
TK Maxx Take The Teardrop MK2 To Town This 10m long, single axle urban Teardrop™MK2 runs at just 3.985m overall height and incorporates a 1500kg retractable Dhollandia Tail-Lift for Store Deliveries.
Don-Bur | New 4m High Teardrop 'Euro' Don-Bur Debuts 4m High Teardrop™ Trailer for Fuel-Efficient European Hauling. New design optimizes aerodynamics and load capacity, saving 10% fuel and CO2 emissions. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.
UK Mail Tests The Don-Bur Teardrop Trailer UK Mail Group has taken a Don-Bur aerodynamic Teardrop™ trailer on a 12-month trial on a trunking route within its parcels network.
Marks And Spencer Cuts Carbon With Teardrop Trailers Marks & Spencer is set to become the first company in the world to use a revolutionary, new articulated trailer, whose teardrop shape reduces CO2 emissions by 20%.
Don-Bur's Smart Solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 At this year's CV Show, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative features that will excite the imagination of Fleet Drivers and Logistics Operators.
Postal & Parcel Technology - Environmental Achievement 2018 Deutsche Post DHL Group (DHL) developed the TRAILAR solar transportation solution as part of its target to achieve zero emissions by 2050.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019 At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.
Don-Bur Develops Royal Mail Relationship Don-Bur has just won another order for 45 tri-axle Lifting Deck trailers for Royal Mail. The newly built trailer design provides a 30% increase in cage capacity in comparison to the previous ¾ length Lifting Deck step-frame designs and a 7% fuel saving.
UK Regulations Now Permit Aerodynamic Boat-Tails On 14th February 2022, the DfT changed legislation to allow for and encourage the use of safer and more environmentally-friendly HGVs on the UKs roads.
Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Panel Specifications Don-Bur provides many innovative panel options, but which should you choose and why? Do you specify the lightest, the stiffest or the most resilient to damage?
Don-Bur Highlights Cutting-Edge Safety Innovations at RTX 2025 Don-Bur unveils cutting-edge trailer safety features at Road Transport Expo 2025, including the new Safety Suite on a TIP trailer for Whistl. See it at Stand Y25.
Wide Lath Roller Shutter Rear Closure Streamline bay operations with shutter rear closures, avoiding door hassles during reversing. Choose from wood or aluminum options. Regular maintenance ensures peak performance. Enhance safety and flexibility in loading bays.
What are thermoplastic mudguards? Ensure your HGV trailer complies with spray suppression regulations. Learn about the advantages and applications of thermoplastic mudguards for HGV trailers.
New Don-Bur Lifting Deck Trailers Transform Alliance Automotive’s Logistics Don-Bur delivers 16 innovative Box Van Lifting Deck trailers to Alliance Automotive, enhancing efficiency with tailored design and 960 tote capacity.
Ecofont Panels Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
Shoring Poles / Load Restraint Bars Load restraint bars or "Shoring" poles come in many sizes and types to fit transversely between either Loadlok / Titgemeyer track or similar.
BPW Generation 2 Landing Legs BPW's Generation 2 landing leg is a durable and safe solution with a new design. Lightweight, reinforced, and maintenance-free for three years.
LSTs: Steering Towards the Right Specification Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.