Road Tankers
July/August 2019
B ULK D ISTRIBUTOR
LAG brings silo
trailers to UK
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Watson Fuels has introduced nearly 90 new DAF rigid trucks, ranging from 12 to 32 tonnes
Watson rolls out new truck fl eet
U
K fuels and lubes specialist Watson Fuels has begun the
replacement of its 350-strong fl eet of trucks with newer,
more effi cient and more environmentally-sensitive vehicles.
The company has introduced nearly 90 new DAF rigid trucks to its
fl eet, ranging from 12 to 32 tonnes.
The DAF vehicles feature one of the most effi cient engines
available on the market – boasting lower fuel consumption and
drastically reduced NOx and particulate emissions – as Watson
strives to increase the reliability of its fl eet and reduce downtime,
while lowering running costs and minimising its impact on the
environment.
Running one of the largest fl eet operations in the UK fuels sector,
Watson says it is ideally-placed to offer expert assistance to
maximise the effi ciency of vehicle fl eets with the right fuels and
lubricants.
Covering nearly 25 million km annually, the roll-out of the new
fl eet will deliver effi ciency improvements, while improving customer
service levels with even greater reliability as the fi rm adopts an
automation programme.
Automation will form the next phase of the fi rm’s ambitious drive
to enhance service levels and improve effi ciency.
Scott Roberts, Watson’s operations and logistics director, said:
“This is a huge investment for the business which heralds a period
of transformation for the brand.
“We’ve always been seen as a trustworthy and reliable partner to
our customers; we want to build on those qualities while leading
the way in the fuels sector by renewing our fl eet of vehicles and
adopting an ambitious automation programme. This step is part of a
phased approach to what is an exciting period of change for
Watson.”
With over 60 years’ experience and an extensive fuel supply
network of more than 50 depots, Watson provides a local service to
its diverse customer base across the UK.
“We have vast experience in the supply of fuels and lubricants to
fl eets of all sizes; getting this element right can have a dramatic
impact on fl eet costs and reliability. Recently teaming up with Esso,
we can now offer the latest Esso Diesel Effi cient fuel to help
businesses maximise their vehicle fl eets – another example of our
drive to offer the latest technology alongside our local approach to
customer service,” Roberts added.
www.watsonfuels.co.uk
Go Hydro
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ast autumn, LAG Trailers reintroduced its non-tipping silo
trailer for the transport of cement in Europe.
Just recently the company presented this product in the UK with
success and managed to convince several big names to purchase the
most recent addition to its product range.
In the UK, LAG has been working with local partners Williams
Trailers Services and TIP Trailers for 20 years to feed the market with
fuel tankers, tipping silo trailers and stainless steel tankers. The
company has established itself in the top three of the tanker market.
The non-tipping silo trailer was presented during the Commercial
Vehicles show, and the company has now sold 40 units with several
orders still in the pipeline.
Customers include Cemex, the world’s largest supplier of building
materials. Turners, one of the UK’s largest carriers with 3,400
employees, has also been convinced.
The Belgian manufacturer took its time to deal with re-entry into
the market. According to CEO Rob Ramaekers, the trust it is
receiving is not misplaced.
“We are not taking a leap in the dark here. We know the product
and have studied the market,” said Ramaekers. “The non-tipping
silo trailer is a natural addition to our range of silo products. We
now offer the total package. This early success doesn’t totally
surprise us; we were already doing quite well in the local market.”
www.lag.be
LAG introduced its non-tipping silo trailer to the UK market during the CV show
with the
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