Results for 'rigid bodywork'

DON-BUR are the market champions for the design and manufacture of the complete range of commercial vehicle trailers and rigid bodywork.

Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised curtainsider rigid bodies suitable for free-issue chassis cabs ranging from 7.5T to 32T

Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised Box Van Rigid Bodywork suitable for free-issue truck chassis ranging from 7.5T to 32T

Bonded floors are, as their name suggests, bonded to the cross-bearers rather than fixed with screws.

DHL has taken delivery of the first Don-Bur 'Teardrop' rigid curtainsider body. Mounted on a DAF CF65.220 chassis, the aerodynamic 22-foooter will be used by DHL on its regular contract with Rank Hovis, which involves delivering pallets of bagged flour.

Don-Bur design and manufacture the complete range of contact & straight-lift swap body/demount systems | curtainsider or box van bodies | drawbar trailers

Don-Bur supplies 10 bespoke rigid curtainsiders to Gregory Distribution, featuring reinforced roofs, EN 12642-XL compliance, and advanced UV livery printing.

A rigid HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) is a large, non-articulated truck where the cargo-carrying body is permanently attached to the chassis.

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.

Howard Tenens, has recently taken delivery of two 26 tonne 340 BHP dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) rigids from Scania, bringing the total number of dedicated gas vehicles to four.

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 invests £45,000 in a new Bodywork Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, focusing on new starters and apprentices to enhance practical skills and ensure a better working environment.

Changes to GB type approval for rigid chassis from January 2025: ensure correct designation to avoid delays and costs. Learn more about this critical update.

DHL Supply Chain is set to trial what it says is the world’s first 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck, in partnership with Volvo Trucks.

Discover the insurance coverage at Don-Bur (Holdings) Ltd, including Employers' and Public Liability, ensuring safety for employees and clients.

Column tail-lifts are commonly used on rigid bodywork for secondary distribution where stowage space is limited under the chassis at the rear.

The Sapphire Curtains & Load Restraint division manufactures (and installs) PVC curtains for application onto curtainsided trailers and rigid bodywork.

Don-Bur has launched a load capacity calculator. The system is able to determine the maximum capacity and fill percentage of any uniform payload within specified trailer or rigid bodywork dimensions.

DHL has launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) concept truck, a Euro-6 two-axle rigid Scania P-280, at the inaugural Quiet Cities global summit in Twickenham today.

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

Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015

Allied Bakeries is putting an additional 73 Iveco Eurocargos into service to support a major new nationwide contract.

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 has manufactured a Teardrop trailer demonstrator for free trial and assessment.

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!

Vicki Worthington, Engineer at Don-Bur, shares her journey as a woman in logistics. Encourages women to pursue engineering careers. #WomensHistoryMonth

Don-Bur celebrates 40 years of innovative and durable commercial vehicle bodywork. From a 70-member team to a £50 million annual turnover enterprise.

Fuel consumption is primarily attributable to 3 things: (1) resistance to inertia, (2) rolling resistance and (3) aerodynamics.

Don-Bur offers nationwide support for trailers, rigid bodywork, light commercial vehicles and cars | Servicing, MOTs, refurbishment, conversions, and repairs.

A full range of bespoke Draw-Bar trailers / prime mover & trailer combinations / wagon & drags for rigid vehicle curtainsider or box van bodywork.

Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards | sapphirecurtains.co.uk

Don-Bur invests £100,000 in a new spray booth to enhance paint spraying capacity and efficiency at their Clarence Road site.

Minimise downtime! Don-Bur builds trailers, bodywork & more for max efficiency. Quality, warranty & support keep you moving. Learn more about Don-Bur!

HGV theft cost UK operators £111m in 2024. Explore common methods and the security systems helping to protect goods and vehicles.

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.

Secure pallet trucks in trailers with Lee Locks. Improve safety, cargo protection, and efficiency with this easy-to-use locking system.

First trailer examination mandated by Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 within one year from sale or supply.

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.

Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included to prevent theft/vandalism. Options available for rigid and trailer application.

Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.

Container syle rear doors are the default standard and come with either single or double locking bars. They are suitable for EN 12642-XL rated bodywork.

With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.

The dog clip and wire door retainer clips onto the underside of the side rave to retain the door close to the bodywork.

Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.

Maximize load security with Loadlok 1806 Load Restraint rail. Versatile steel track for strapping, shoring poles, and decking beams in box van bodywork.

Don-Bur's aerodynamic air diffuser, designed to fit to rear roof sections, disrupts laminar airflow separating from the roof sheet and reduces the effect of the rear negative pressure pocket.

The Don-Bur Slide-a-Side offers easy access captive curtain sided bodywork, especially suited to high street multi-drop delivery situations.

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.

The trombone door retainer is fitted horizontally just under the rear side rave and pulls out before rotating 90 degrees.

Wirth WR aerodynamic dome kit for box double deckers (4.6m-4.9m): 14% less drag, 7% fuel savings at 55mph, ROI in <12 months.