Animal waste management expert, GH By Products, is broadening its trailer fleet with the shipment of 10 brand-new Fruehauf action frame bath tub tippers, building on a relationship in between the 2 businesses that goes back to 2015.
The Lincoln-based company has actually positioned the very first 2 67 cubic backyard capability bath tubs into operation, with the staying tippers getting here 2 a month through to November. The brand-new additions will ultimately run from the business’s depots in Lincoln and York.
Joining a fleet of 220 trailers, 43 tractor systems and 7 rigids, the brand-new tippers will be utilized to gather animal spin-offs from abattoirs around the UK to be processed into pet foods or utilized for incineration in the energy sector.
Cliff Mear, Director of GH By Products, says: “When we decided to broaden and update our trailer fleet, our very first idea was to speak to Fruehauf. Its bath tub tippers are outstanding trailers, they’re really sturdy and do an outstanding job of transferring the loads of animal waste we bring.
“We work closely with Fruehauf to ensure the tippers are built to the right specification to meet the needs of our business, which includes being easily cleaned, something that makes our daily operation more safe, hygienic and efficient.”
The bath tubs are defined with BPW axles and suspension, with 420 x 180 drum brakes along with enhanced water-tight and air-operated tailgates; 5 of the trailers are fitted with drain taps at the front and back.
“Fruehauf’s customer service is top-notch and they have always worked hard to understand the intricacies of our business. I’ve had a great relationship with National Technical Sales Manager, Karl Spooner, for many years. He always finds a way to source what we need and we can rely on him to deliver on his promises.”
GH By Products, which this year commemorates its 30th anniversary, uses around 70 staff at its websites in Lincoln, Derby, Chesterfield and York.