London, UK: Schmitz Cargobull is fast becoming one of the most advanced and requested trailer telematics systems, says Colin Maher, managing director, Schmitz Cargobull, UK and Ireland, in an interview for the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders weekly newsletter.
“Our TrailerConnect is quite something. It’s installed as standard in all trailers, and we currently have 100,000 active telematics systems. It enables seamless connectivity for transparency in the supply chain, increasing efficiency and sustainability and reducing the total cost of ownership. TrailerConnect holds all the necessary information about your trailer, from real-time monitoring of vehicle performance to precise location tracking and cargo condition checking,” Maher says.
Schmitz Cargobull has boosted its UK presence with the opening of a new plant in Manchester. “We are busy ramping up production with the aim of manufacturing in excess of 2,000 units in the next financial year to cater to the specific needs of the UK and Ireland markets,” he says.
“Our decision to relaunch manufacturing in the UK followed an intensive study. The realisation was that it is important to have a more domestic approach to the market to provide high specification trailers tailored to customers’ needs. We also recognised that our customers in the UK and Ireland have a real need for sustainable transport solutions.
