Leading OE braking equipment manufacturer, Knorr Bremse, has had a big year with its new supply agreement giving customers greater options, a new purpose built OE production facility opened in Melbourne, and the release of the revolutionary new TEBS G2.
“With constant changes to technology and legislation, it is more important than ever to have greater direct contact with OE product manufacturers," says Knorr Bremse General Manager CV, Rodney Clark.
"2009 has been a period of change for our company and this change has seen greater personalised service, choice and flexibility delivered to our customers.
Along with tough financial pressures, Knorr Bremse says getting the right value from supply partners will also make a difference for trailer builders.
These impacts are driving Knorr to make genuine TEBS and ADR Approved Trailer Kits more accessible to trailer builders.
“Given the increasingly technical nature of braking systems, greater contact with the brake system manufacturer is essential," Clark says.
"By utilising the network of our chosen axle partner, SAF Holland, and our own engineering team, we have expanded our technical and sales flexibility and broadened our support capabilities to trailer builders and end users.”
“These changes have cut unnecessary links in the supply chain. We now provide hands on resources to trailer builders and fleets as an OE braking manufacturer that has stronger involvement.
"This approach makes us unique to our competitors, but ultimately we see this added choice and flexibility essential to improving our customer’s operational productivity and their bottom line,” he says.
In other exciting news, Knorr Bremse has launched the next generation in trailer stability products, the new G2 Trailer Electronic Braking System (TEBS).
Received with much interest from fleets and trailer builders, Knorr-Bremse TEBS G2 is the market leading stability solution.
The system is the worlds first to integrate multi-volt operation 8-32Vdc and dual load sensing functions into a compact modular package.
The unique Australia CV market, with its diverse vehicle mix, means that both 12V and 24V systems are prevalent.
Traditionally these dedicated voltage systems do not allow interchangeability without the need for auxiliary devises such as inverters.
TEBS G2 has no need for inverters or other auxiliary devises, ensuring fewer components need to be fitted. This not only reduces fitment times, it means the system’s reliability is increased.
TEBS G2 also offers lower power consumption than any alternative due to the multi-volt nature of the power supply, and lower resistance coils are utilized.
The system will automatically detect if it is being towed by an EBS prime mover or an ABS prime mover and adapt the correct internal load sensing function automatically.
“Competition is getting tougher, and commercial vehicles are expected to cover larger distances and meet tighter deadlines than ever before,” adds Clark.
“The financial cost to a fleet from an accident or rollover is extremely high, not to mention the potential cost to life and property. This is a cost that can be avoided by implementing stability systems like G2.”
Knorr-Bremse has concluded the exclusive distribution agreement with BPW Transpec for Knorr TEBS, effective from March 2009.
“It’s important to ensure trailer builders and fleets that have fitted the Knorr TEBS receive ongoing support and will be maintained at the highest level”, says Clark.
“Both BPW Transpec and Knorr-Bremse are committed to providing the support that is needed for all existing TEBS units installed.”
Knorr-Bremse looks forward to an exciting period of growth in which OE’s and end users will reap the greatest rewards.
Knorr Bremse is also pleased to announce a new OE Trailer Kit and TEBS kit production facility in Dandenong, Melbourne.
Opened in May 2009, this facility enhances the company’s offering in the key Victorian market, while still maintaining engineering in its Sydney Head Office.
Knorr Bremse has also expanded its OE engineering resources in the new facility. With a new trailer specialist to serve trailer builders, and an experienced OE Applications Engineer in electronic braking added to the existing team, the new Melbourne branch offers greater value.
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