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Investing in safety : That ’ s Baerlocher UK Operations
Director Graeme Knox
Chemicals supplier Baerlocher UK has hit upon the formula for ultimate road safety , in the shape of its new , range-topping Mercedes-Benz tractor unit .
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GERMAN-OWNED BAERLOCHER , which runs operations in 14 other countries , specialises in the production and supply of stabiliser additives to customers , including manufacturers of PVC window profiles .
The Bury-based operator took the opportunity when ordering the 6x2 Actros 2551 from Dealer Ciceley Commercials , to specify an optional Safety Pack . This comprises the remarkable Active Brake Assist 3 system ( ABA3 ), as well as Proximity Control Assist , a driver ’ s airbag , and a large , easy-to-read 12.7 cm instrument cluster . The ABA3 system already out-performs the requirements of General Safety Regulations that do not come into force until November 2018 , which means Baerlocher UK is a full two years ahead of the game .
Using a combination of radar and cameras , it monitors moving and stationary objects in front and sounds an audible warning when it senses potential for a collision . If the driver takes no action , the system will apply staged braking – and eventually full braking power – to prevent a crash , or dramatically reduce the effects of an impact .
‘ we ’ re acutely conscious of our Duty of Care to our own staff , employees at the customer sites we visit , and other road users ’
Proximity control assist , meanwhile , works in conjunction with the cruise control , intervening automatically to restrict the truck ’ s speed and maintain a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front .
“ This truck has a very high specification but we consider the money to be extremely well spent ,” said Operations Director Graeme Knox .
“ Furthermore ,” he continued , “ we ’ re acutely conscious of our Duty of Care to our own staff , employees at the customer sites we visit , and other road users . The contribution that systems like ABA3 can make in preventing accidents means we have no hesitation in investing in this advanced safety technology .”
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LOCKSMITHJOURNAL . CO . UK | NOV / DEC 2016