COLLETT & SONS LTD OPT FOR GOLDHOFER
With the acquisition of 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L axle lines and a Greiner Heavy Engineering 350-ton side girder bridge, Collett & Sons Ltd have made a significant investment in terms of future readiness and technical excellence.
Delivery was effected at the end of August in the context of a joint trial setup and overload testing at the Goldhofer plant in Memmingen, marking the beginning of a promising partnership between the two heavy haulage specialists that will permit new standards to be set.
Headquartered in Halifax, UK, Collett & Sons Ltd is one of Europe’s leading heavy haulage specialists. The long-established family business is noted for its outstanding transportation solutions in the infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors. With its investment in Goldhofer technology, Collett is not only expanding its fleet but also turning a leaf with regard to the company’s strategic orientation.
“We are proud to have found a premium segment partner in Goldhofer that provides customized and future-proof solutions for our requirements,” says Director Sam Collett of Collett & Sons Ltd. “The THP/SL-L modules offer maximum flexibility and technical precision – exactly what is needed for our complex projects.”
Goldhofer's THP/SL family stands for outstanding road transport performance with particularly heavy and voluminous loads. With their low deadweight and low deck height, THP/SL-L modules are ideal for operations involving limited axle loads combined with high bending moments. The largely closed loading platform provides high torsional rigidity and operational safety – under even the most challenging conditions. Like the rest of the THP/SL family, the modules are designed for universal combinability and can be seamlessly integrated into existing vehicle fleets for transport solutions tailored for optimum economic efficiency. The Goldhofer THP/SL-L is particularly impressive in combination with loading bridges, such as the side girder bridge supplied by Greiner Heavy Engineering: Specially designed for transporting large loads such as transformers or reactors, the combination – with a load capacity of up to 350 tons and a modular scissor lift system – offers maximum flexibility and operational safety.
“A fantastic project that brings together three road haulage heavyweights and demonstrates our technical solution competence,” says Michael Greiner, Managing Director of Greiner Heavy Engineering. “The combination of Goldhofer modules and our girder bridge is a striking example of intelligent engineering.”
For Goldhofer, collaboration with Collett & Sons means much more than just a successful business deal. “Collett & Sons is one of the major heavy-haulage players on the European market, and we look forward to our future partnership and many more projects,” says Dennis Leschensky, Director of Sales Europe & North Africa at Goldhofer. “The decision in favor of our THP/SL family shows that our portfolio perfectly meets the requirements of modern heavy-duty logistics.”
The handover in Memmingen was shaped by an open exchange of technical expertise and the shared goal of continuing to develop innovative transport solutions. For all parties, the project is a milestone – not only in technical terms, but also as an expression of mutual esteem and strategic foresight.
Collett's decision to switch to Goldhofer sends a clear message: for quality, progress and a partnership based on trust and technical excellence. The first operations with the combination have already taken place.