SAF-HOLLAND UK Ltd

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Welcome to the latest in the SAF Workshop Insights series, which here you can find the details of the process in changing the slide pin kits. As always, if you have any questions or need further guidance, please contact SAF-HOLLAND UK’s Customer Service department. Now you can catch up with all the Workshop Insights on our website and you can download them. https://lnkd.in/eXFDJ-Nt hashtag #workshop #insights #haldex #safholland #strongertogether

𝗦𝗔𝗙-𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝘅𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗛 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗺’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲. The Malcolm Group one of Scotland's leading transport and logistics companies, is setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the commercial transport sector. With a firm commitment to reducing environmental impact, WH Malcolm has embarked on a mission to extend the life of its semi-trailer fleet—thanks in large part to the reliability of SAF-HOLLAND's heavy-duty INTRADRUM axles. Traditionally, many transport operators retire trailers after a decade of service. But WH Malcolm, with an initiative led by Chief Fleet Engineer Gavin Summers, has taken a different route, aligning fleet operations with its sustainability goals. For the past two years, the company has been reconditioning trailers after 10-12 years on the road, giving them a new lease of life. This practice is not just about reducing waste—it's delivering significant financial savings for the company as well. “We’ve reconditioned around 160 trailers so far, and they’re performing just as well now as they did when we first put them into service,” says Summers. “When the trailers come in, we strip them down completely, blast, repaint, and rigorously test every component. The SAF INTRADRUM axles have been particularly impressive. With routine maintenance, these axles are ready for another decade of heavy-duty work.” This decision to double the lifespan of their trailers is driven by WH Malcolm’s growing concern for environmental issues. Extending the operational life of a trailer by an additional ten years reduces the demand for new builds and cuts down on resource use—a significant step towards sustainability. And with SAF-HOLLAND axles playing a significant role within this strategy, the company is confident in both the performance and longevity of its reconditioned trailers. “The fact that we’re able to run these trailers for twenty years is a testament to the quality of SAF-HOLLAND components,” Summers adds. “It speaks highly of SAF’s product durability.” By choosing to refurbish rather than retire, WH Malcolm is not only saving costs but also reinforcing its position as a responsible, forward-thinking operator in the transport industry. The company's approach serves as a model for others, showing that sustainability and cost[1]efficiency can go hand in hand. For fleet managers, transport operators, and logistics professionals, the example set by WH Malcolm is clear: reliable components like SAF-HOLLAND’s INTRADRUM axles are key to extending the life of trailers, reducing overall costs, and improving sustainability efforts.

Today is the 30th anniversary of the Transport News Scottish Rewards supported by IVECO. SAF-HOLLAND UK are extremely proud to be invited to this popular champagne breakfast event hosted by the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow brings together and recognises the very best of the Scottish road haulage industry. Good luck to everyone who been nominated for an award and will be walking home with those coveted trophies later! 🏆

📢 OCT24 - DVSA has updated the guide to maintaining roadworthiness (GTMR) * New information on brake testing * 📅 From April 2025, there will be an expectation that every safety inspection will include a laden brake performance assessment. ''5.3 (a) Braking performance assessment requirements from April 2025 To follow best practice and comply with legislation there is an expectation that every safety inspection will include a brake performance assessment using either an RBT, a suitable electronic brake performance monitoring system (EBPMS) or a decelerometer with temperature readings. If EBPMS is not used it is expected there is a minimum of 4 laden brake tests spread evenly across the year, this can include the annual test. Where a laden brake test is not carried out a risk assessment detailing the reasons, must be completed by a competent person who understands braking systems and components (for further details see below). If using EBPMS to monitor brake performance, there must be an evaluation of the vehicle/trailer performance report before every safety inspection by a competent person who can interpret the data. The evaluation must be signed, dated, and attached to the vehicle record together with the performance data report. The evaluation and data report may be a single document. To allow flexibility vehicles can be presented for brake testing up to 14 days before the safety inspection date; this allows the operator to conduct a laden brake test during the vehicle/trailer normal activities without the need to specially load it. It is the operators’ responsibility to ensure that the braking performance of any vehicle or trailer meets the applicable requirements of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, Section 18, Maintenance and efficiency of brakes.'' Download a copy of the GTMRW 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6icCb-a

‼️ONE DAY TO GO ‼️ Tomorrow the 30th anniversary of the Transport News Scottish Rewards supported by IVECO takes place! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The extremely popular champagne breakfast event hosted by the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow brings together and recognises the very best of the Scottish road haulage industry. We look forward to welcoming you to what will be another great morning of celebration! 🎉 Stay tuned to see who will be walking home with those coveted trophies! 🏆 #TNSR25

Today SAF-HOLLAND UK are on tour in Northern Ireland and had a visit to Nugent Coachworks at the Magherafelt production site where we got to see a finished 3 axle drag trailer with 17.5” Z19-3020 9 tonne drum axles with bolt one hanger brackets. It’s always great to see the finished product.

Today SAF-HOLLAND UK are on tour in Northern Ireland and had a visit into McCauley Trailers Ltd in Antrim where we got to see a finished 4 axle low loader trailer with 17.5” Z11- 3020 front two axles and two rear steering axles 17.5” ZL11-3020 axles. All 11 tonne axles for heavy duty work. It’s always great to see the finished product.

Welcome to the latest in the SAF Workshop Insights series, which here you can find the details of the process in changing the slide pin kits. As always, if you have any questions or need further guidance, please contact SAF-HOLLAND UK’s Customer Service department. Now you can catch up with all the Workshop Insights on our website and you can download them. https://lnkd.in/eXFDJ-Nt #workshop #insights #haldex #safholland #strongertogether

#meettheteamtuesday This week we move into our OE department and meet Raj Mistry. Raj is a long term member of the staff here and marks 36 years this November with the company. Within the business Raj’s role is OE Fleet Technical Sales looking after OE customers in the UK and Ireland. Also assisting the OE department and Fleet Sales Managers with Technical Information on the SAF-HOLLAND product. When Raj has some spare time he enjoys the Gym, playing football and cycling.