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.
Carbofont Panels Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Carofont panels are eco-friendly, made from recyclable plastic material. With various options, conforming to AFNOR standards.
Trailer Sidewall Construction | Lightweight Coretinium Panels With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
Ecofont Panels Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
GRP Panels GRP panels are constructed of a soft plywood core faced with a glass reinforced plastic. These are generally considered the standard panel in the UK.
Isofont Panels The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.
Nidafont Panels The Nidafont composite panels feature Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and an extruded polypropylene core in honeycomb form.
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).
Plastifont Panels Plastifont composite panels have a composite construction: Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and polyurethane foam.
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.
Don-Bur Invests £300,000 In Solar Panels Across Three Sites Don-Bur invests £300,000 in solar panels across three sites, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability.
Sideguard System Infill Panels - From Dawes Highway Ready-to-fit aluminium infill panels provide upgraded lateral side protection, meet DVS and FORS standards, and include bespoke logo and colour options.
Trailer Sideguard Infill Panels The Don-Bur sideguard infill panels are cost-effective and highly visual panels that fill the void normally left between sideguard rails.
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?
Shutter Protection Panel Don-Bur's Shutter Protection Panel, 20mm below the track, safeguards against load displacement, ensuring smooth shutter operation and preventing potential damage.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
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.
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.
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.
Bring Me Sunshine - Solar Powered Bodywork Roof-mounted solar panels on trucks and trailers are fast becoming a credible investment for operators looking to eke out even more efficiencies from their assets.
Don-Bur Delivers High Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailers to Poundland Don-Bur, the leading innovative manufacturers of commercial vehicle bodywork, has delivered 23 new ‘Wedge’ Lifting Deck Box Van Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) to Poundland.
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%.
Confused by Floor Point Load Ratings? We Have the Answers! Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicles. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.
Tackling Theft in Road Transport: Security Risks & Defences HGV theft cost UK operators £111m in 2024. Explore common methods and the security systems helping to protect goods and vehicles.
1000 Hole Wall - Garment Carriers Don-Bur introduces 1000 hole walling solutions for garment carriers. This steel side wall covering allows flexible placement of shoring poles/garment rails, maximizing load fill without damaging structural panels.
Anti-Vandal/Theft Curtains For Curtainsider Trailers Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included to prevent theft/vandalism. Options available for rigid and trailer application.
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.
Slide-a-Side Curtain System The Don-Bur Slide-a-Side offers easy access captive curtain sided bodywork, especially suited to high street multi-drop delivery situations.
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.
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.
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.
DHL Parcel Invests in Fleet to Increase Capacity and Reduce CO2 DHL Parcel is investing £6.7m in an upgrade to its fleet of trucks and trailers to gain additional handling capacity to support future growth. The investment includes 45 Volvo Tractor Units, 24 Volvo Rigid trucks and 29 Don-Bur double deck trailers.
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.
Dropside Gates for Commercial Vehicle Bodies Discover what HGV dropsiders are, how they work, and their key advantages for efficient cargo transportation. Learn about their removable sides, load restraint features, durability, and cost-effectiveness for various haulage needs.
Used - For Sale | 2014 Lawrence David 10.3m Tandem Axle Urban Box Van Used 2014 Lawrence David 3.77m GRP urban trailer, tandem axle, roller shutter, Dhollandia tail lift, 2300mm internal height, 80% tyres, MOT until Oct 2024. Ideal weight test trailer.
Don-Bur Invests £100,000 in New State-of-the-Art Spray Booth Don-Bur invests £100,000 in a new spray booth to enhance paint spraying capacity and efficiency at their Clarence Road site.
For Sale - 2017 Don-Bur Tandem Axle Box Van Trailer Used 2017 box van trailer for sale | high cube | tandem-axle | 4.4m high | roller shutter | slide-away tail-lift
Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet with Don-Bur Box Bodies Don-Bur, the HGV bodywork manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett.
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.
How Should You Clean a Trailer Floor? Clear guidance on how to clean phenolic-coated plywood floors in dry freight trailers. Learn the correct method, safe cleaning products, and what to avoid
Phenolic Coated Flooring This type of composite flooring panel is constructed from layers of laminated plywood (from renewable forests) with a phenolic anti-slip coating. Phenolic coated ply comes in a range of thicknesses to suit your operation.
Stainless Steel T-Bar Door Retainer A stainless steel t-bar fitted on the external face of the door fits into a catch plate mounted to the external face of the vehicle side panel to retain the door close to the bodywork.
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015 Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
How To Save Fuel: Weight vs Aerodynamics Optimizing trailer design for fuel efficiency: weight vs aerodynamics. Learn how to balance weight and aerodynamics to maximize fuel savings for commercial vehicles. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.
John Blood - A Celebrated Career At Don-Bur John Blood, senior coachbuilder at Don-Bur for 52 years, witnessed industry evolution and Don-Bur's growth from 70 to 500+ staff. A dedicated journey, thank you, John!
Don-Bur At The Commercial Vehicle Show 2016 Don-Bur showcases advanced 'Blade' Lifting Deck Trailer at CV Show, Hall 5, Stand 5A50, NEC Birmingham, April 26-28. Explore aerodynamic features, press releases, and brochures. Contact richard.owens@donbur.co.uk for high-res images.
Don-Bur: The Evolution of the 52 Pallet Wedge Double Decker Don-Bur has just completed the design and manufacture of another large order of 52 UK pallet “Wedge” hydraulic Lifting Deck trailers; this time for a global parcel carrier.