trailer world issue Two 2008

Dear Reader This is where speed is redeﬁned: The transmission of a For- mula One racing car can disengage and engage a new gear within 0.0004 seconds. A wink of the eye takes ﬁfty times longer. In this issue we take a look over the shoulders of the specialists in the F1 pits. Incidentally: Motor sport is going green. Brake energy regen- eration – recuperation – is the word of the moment, this is in- tended to give the engines added boost power for overtaking. Given the world economy’s hunger for raw materials, the use of alternative energy sources looks urgently advised as well. At present there’s no predicting the heights to which the prices of energy and raw materials are going to rise. Alone the price of steel has risen by almost 70 percent within the space of one year, and even existing supply agreements are already subject to drastic mark-ups by the steel industry. The automobile manufacturers have sought dialogue with the steel producers, the result of which remains to be seen. Our motto “The Quality Factor” represents an obligation to which we are bound each and every day. An excellent result of our product development and a whole series of practical trials is our ECO Disc trailer disc brake system, uncompro- misingly oriented to trailer-related requirements and sched- uled to be brought to market as of autumn 2009. We have built our own production centre for this new quality product near our headquarters in Wiehl. We plan to give you a live presentation of the BPW ECO Disc at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover. This show has already registered new record ﬁgures, with over 2000 exhibitors on a ﬂoor area of more than 275,000 m2 . You will ﬁnd our stand at its customary location in Hall 26, and we look forward to seeing you there. And now enjoy reading this new issue of the trailer world. Contents Dr. Bert Brauers Member of the Management Bord / Sales Editorial 06 Title story The pit battle Quite often it’s the team of technicians in the pit lane that determines victory or defeat at Formula 1 races. 12 Reportage Black rubber The Greven-based company Fiege is one of Europe‘s largest tyre logistics ﬁrms and boasts over 30 years of experience. 16 Responsibility Fit for the future When BPW introduces a new product, the sales team optimally prepares for the project through special training. 18 Technology The power is in the juice The transport industry is anxiously awaiting the ﬁrst market-ready hybrid truck. Trailer world explores the current stage of development. 22 Innovation If we do it – we’ll do it right In only nine months, BPW built an entirely new hall for the production of the ECO Disc. 24 International Build and they will come! With the Burj Dubai under construction in Dubai, the world‘s tallest building is emerging – and an end to construction investments in the oil rich Emirates is nowhere in sight. 28 Portrait Mobile deployment force The breakdown service of the tyre manufacturer Continental helps get wheels back on the road in all of Europe. 32 Innovation “More testing than necessary.” The new BPW brake ECO Disc had to go through hard trials – successfully. 04 Panorama 34 Dialogue 35 Imprint Hall: 26 Stand: C31

trailer world issue Two 2008

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