English - Nooteboom Giants on the Road Magazine English - Nr. 4 - 2017 | Page 36

GIANTS ON THE ROAD Tilburgs Truck Parts CUSTOMISED TOOLBOXES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW NOOTEBOOM TRAILERS SAFETY IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT, AS WELL AS EASE OF USE AND LOW COSTS PER MILE. SECURING THE LOAD IS PART OF THIS SAFETY. CHAINS, TENSIONERS AND ANTI-SLIP MATTING ARE USED TO SAFELY SECURE THE LOAD. TOGETHER WITH TILBURGS TRUCK PARTS NOOTEBOOM HAS DESIGNED BOXES FOR STORING ALL THESE MATERIALS THAT MAKE OPTIMAL USE OF THE LIMITED SPACE UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. STANDARD AND MADE-TO-MEASURE NOOTEBOOM QUALITY Tilburgs Truck Parts produces a number of standard boxes for Nooteboom, including the well-known ‘Nooteboom’ headboard box with side doors. Th e construction of this box on the neck of the trailer is strong and robust. Even aft er many years of intensive use this box still functions perfectly well. In addition to various versions of the standard boxes Nooteboom can at an extra charge equip every trailer with boxes that are made to measure – nearly always in stainless steel. Th e com- partments inside of the made-to-measure boxes can also be adjusted in accordance with the driver’s wishes. Arie: ‘We produce a number of diff erent versions that were developed in consultation with Nooteboom, making use of the Nooteboom expe- rience over many years in the production of trailers for abnormal trans- port. Th e box under or on a Nooteboom trailer is suitable for storing all the tools that are needed for abnormal transport. In this sector our product has to cope with a heavier load than on a simple curtainsider.’ NEW DEVELOPMENTS Arie van Mierden (Sales Manager of Tilburgs Truck Parts): ‘A toolbox seems a simple product but the quality is in the details. At the moment we are working on an even better version of the stainless steel hinges. We are also focussing attention on the locks. In the future it will be possible to use the central locking of the vehicle to open the boxes. All our boxes are numbered so we know exactly which parts we have to deliver. Via Nooteboom Parts it is easy to order parts or a complete new box. Our boxes are also certifi ed as Lateral Protection Devices.’ Tilburgs Truck Parts is a business where quality comes fi rst and is the place in the Netherlands to go to for tool boxes. Arie: ‘If a customer is not happy we will solve the problem there and then. Because quality, service and meeting your commitments: that’s the basis on which we have become market leaders in delivering top-quality boxes for trucks and trailers.’ ■ 36