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BPW Brake test rig
Before a new development goes into serial production, it must pass numerous tests at the BPW Test Centre. Performance over a travelling distance of 1.6 million kilometres is simulated here. The results then serve as the basis for further development - or as the reason for turning the prototype into a serial product.
BPW ECO Tronic TCONTROL: Telematics for efficient fleet management
The trailer and its freight form the foundations of your business. The best thing is, therefore, never to take your eyes off your valuable property. This is what the ECO Tronic TCONTROL now makes possible. A telematics system for all types of vehicles which is especially designed for trailers.
The system provides you with all the key data on any aspect of your trailer in real time. Location, speed, loading status, door movements, activity of cooling systems, temperatures and much more.
You can view the data simply and conveniently via the internet. You receive information at all times regarding status and history, receive evaluations or even alert boxes by email or SMS by means of an intuitive, scalable software solution.
Optimum utilisation of capacity of your fleet with continuous availability of your data - this is how telematics contributes towards increasing your vehicle fleet efficiency.
BPW ECO Drum: Drum brake and cost reducer in one unit
With more than 11 million units sold worldwide, the BPW drum brake is now the embodiment of a reliable brake for towed vehicles. It sets new standards for lifecycle costs thanks to its robust construction and ease of servicing. Our designers have succeeded in optimising the classic drum brake further, resulting in the ECO Drum. The result:
A considerable weight reduction, improved sealing and lower wear.
App BPW Mobile: service on the road
Get even more mobile: with BPW's cost-free apps. They provide you with useful services to do with any aspect of BPW and your trailer while you are on the move. This means you can access all the key information you need directly at any time. BPW apps are available for use with Apple i-OS and Android operating systems.
The new cost-free application is available for download via the BPW home page and via the Apple iTunes Store or the Google Play Store.
ECO Vision E - Energy recovery on the trailer
Jointly with the University of Bremen, BPW Bergische Achsen KG has investigated the possibilities of energy recovery on the trailer. Based on the ECO Vision GFRP module, the concept study shows how a trailer with autonomous energy properties can be implemented.
The concept has convinced the jury of the Trailer Innovation Prize 2013, which awarded it first place in the Components category.
A thrilling event: BPW ECO Disc Challenge Final 2012
In a thrilling event, the finalists of the ECO Disc Challenge organised by BPW competed with one another on Saturday on the Innovation Stage at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012 in Hanover. In preliminary rounds, the best teams from commercial vehicle workshops in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Sweden had qualified for the final event in Hanover.
Numerous trade visitors to the exhibition made sure not to miss this highlight. In the end, the team Schwarzmüller from Austria,which delivered an absolute best time of 2 minutes 38 seconds, showed nerves of steel and competence where BPW brakes were concerned. This secured them first place ahead of the mechanics from Nuova Faticoni e Zampa & FLF from Italy and Transports LAHAYE from France.