Terberg Special Vehicles Magazine 2012

SPECIAL VEHICLES

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T e r b e r g s p e c i a l v e h i c l e s m a g a z i n e 2 0 1 2

F o r e w o r d

F o r e w o r d

we are proud to present the first issue of Terberg

Special Vehicles magazine. It shows our vehicles at

work in over 90 countries. our vehicles operate in

ports, distribution centres, heavy industry, railway

shunting yards, tunnelling sites and airports – both

on and off-road. our customers depend on these

vehicles to keep their operations running, so they

expect the highest performance and reliability

and the lowest maintenance effort.

over the past three years we have completely

updated our factory at Benschop. The layout has

been optimised and we have introduced new

production methods. Consequently, we have

increased our output, without increasing the

footprint of our plant. Furthermore, our personnel

now benefit from a much better working

environment. Innovation is one of the core values

behind our family-owned company. By investing

continuously in engineering and development we

can offer our customers the best combination of

quality and performance. This is supported by a

professional distributor network throughout the

world. Together, these strengths provide a solid

basis for customer satisfaction and the continuity

of our company. our design engineers are always

improving existing designs and developing new

ones. Last year we introduced the new generation

of rT tractors. This year will see the introduction

of a fully-electric YT tractor and our new Swap

Body Carrier. These models are our response

to new challenges in a rapidly changing world.

A world in which Terberg aims for continuous

improvement and customer satisfaction.

George Terberg / director

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c o n t e n t s

distribution applications 16 - 20

Shifting parcels by the thousands

terberg trucks 21 - 24

Interview - Bert Terberg

Special projects

terberg special Vehicles division 25

Terberg Benschop and international subsidiaries

terberg People 26 - 27

Interview - Arie Vuurens

accessories 28

Accessories to get even more out of your Terberg tractor

construction applications 29 - 31

New dumper for construction and civil engineering

Port tractors working in the mountains

technical focus 32 - 33

SafeNeck®

re-engineering the production line 34 - 35

Interview - Theo rosendal

rail/road vehicle 36 - 37

rr222 rail/road vehicle finds a home in Klaipéda, Lithuania

corporate information 38 - 43

why choose Terberg?

Quality and CSr

distributors

Terberg Holding

Group companies

Foreword 2

George Terberg

innovation and development 4 - 5

Interview - Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs

Port applications 6 - 11

working hard in ports throughout the world

industrial applications 12 - 15

Moving heavy loads in industry

C o N T e N T S

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Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs:

The driving force behind The no.1 in TracTors

i n n o V a t i o n a n d d e V e l o P m e n tinterView - gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs

Becoming the world leader in quality and innovation in the tractor market takes some doing. The development department is behind this success. There is always something new to see during a visit to Terberg’s think-tank where Gerard Verdam, engineering & Production Manager, and Henri Jacobs, Technical Manager Terminals, work hard on maintaining Terberg’s leading position in the market.

As Gerard Verdam puts it: “without innovation

this business would not have a future.” As Head

of development he has been operating at the

interface between creativity, commerce and

engineering for decades. In his 35 years with the

company, Gerard has been closely involved in

practically the entire development cycle of our

tractors. Gerard is still ultimately responsible

for product development. However, as he is

now also Production Manager, the day-to-day

development efforts are managed by Henri

Jacobs.

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SoPHISTICATed CoNSTruCTIoN KITS

Since the launch of the first Terberg tractor

in 1973 this product line has seen huge

growth. It is now Terberg’s major product

line and the company is one of the top-three

manufacturers in terms of volume. Continuous

product development has ensured that the

shunting tractors from Benschop are the

preferred choice in ports, distribution centres,

heavy industry and waste processing plants.

The original tractor has now evolved into a

sophisticated modular kit, with new versions

being developed all the time. each version

is tailored towards a specific application and

offers user real benefits. Terberg develops and

manufactures the tractors largely in-house,

with the exception of the driveline where a

range of types and brands is offered.

FIrST FuLLY-eLeCTrIC TrACTor

These kits provide the basis for several

successful product lines, such as the yard

tractors (YT series), terminal tractors (TT),

roro tractors (rT), rail/road vehicles (rr)

and swap body carriers (BC). These products

are continuously updated to stay ahead of

the market. The fully electric tractor to be

introduced by Terberg at the distributors’

meeting in September is a real breakthrough.

“For years, large customers have been asking us

to develop a hybrid drive tractor. However, the

high first cost would lead to an unacceptably

high total cost of ownership.” Gerard explained

that this is why Terberg went for a fully electric

model: “In recent years, there has been

such progress in battery technology that we

decided to develop a fully electric tractor. The

key advantages: the system is uncomplicated

and therefore the cost is relatively low and

it requires little maintenance, it is extremely

environment-friendly as there are zero

emissions, the noise level is low, and the new

battery technology means that the tractor can

operate for a full shift, 8 to 16 hours. After that

it needs to be recharged, which takes 1 to 1.5

hours. The battery has a life of around 3500 to

5000 charge cycles, or about 5 to 7 years, which

is rather longer than the usual write-off period

for tractors.”

uNrIVALLed deSIGN

Terberg has also revolutionised the roro

tractor market. A completely new design was

introduced in 2009, featuring a state of the art

driver’s cab with the 180° swivelling ergoturn®

seat designed in-house, and an even better

view in all directions. This model is unrivalled

in terms of performance, ease of operation and

ergonomics. Henri Jacobs commented: “we

have also introduced a range of new engines

which meet the latest emission requirements.

They also deliver a high torque at low rPM and

have already proven themselves in practice.”

By now, most tractor models have been

upgraded to the new design. The rT383,

the heaviest model, will follow at the end of

2012. A mid-range model, the rT323 has been

introduced and an economy version of the 180°

swivelling seat is available.

Finally, Henri mentioned the updated version

of the swap body carrier, the BC182 which will

also be launched in September. “Again, we

have made a real effort to deliver the lowest

total cost of ownership. we have extended the

service interval, reduced the fuel consumption

by 5 - 10%, and used lighter and highly reliable

components. The vehicle now features a

new CAN bus system. This means that it is

very straightforward to change the settings

if the customer wants to use it for different

operations for a while. There is no need to

change any components for that. The BC182 is

also equipped with the latest euro 5 engine and

the cab has been upgraded. Finally, the user

interface is greatly improved, the driver now

has just one joystick to control all operations.

This is how Gerard Verdam and Henri Jacobs

ensure that Terberg is always in the lead.

Gerard commented: “But it’s not just about

one product. It’s about everything. Your

sales department, documentation, after-sales

support and everything else have to be equally

good. It all has to be done well to be successful.

And I think we really manage to do that.”

“IT ALL HASTo Be doNeweLL To Be

SuCCeSSFuL.”

electric tractor

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P o r t a P P l i c a t i o n s

Terberg rT roro tractors (4x4 drive) and YT yard tractors (4x2) are widely used by major port operators worldwide. Their key reasons for choosing Terberg tractors are always the reliability and the low cost of ownership resulting from the high fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. port operators with heavy roro cargo also appreciate the safeneck, which considerably increases safety when hauling heavy loads on steep ship’s ramps. We trust that these case studies give you a good idea of the port applications of our tractors.

W o r k i n g h a r d i n p o rT s

T h r o u g h o u T T h e W o r l d

Tecon de Santos, São Paulo, Brasil

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SANToS BrASIL TeCoN de SANToS, São PAuLo, BrASIL

Santos Brasil is the leading port operator in

South America. Their terminal at Tecon de

Santos is the continent’s largest container

terminal, handling approximately 1.5 million

Teu annually. The company recently

purchased 30 Terberg YT182 tractors through

our Brazilian distributor, rimac. These units

replaced conventional road tractors and were

selected because of their high reliability. The

tractors supplied to Santos Brasil are used to

haul heavy duty trailers, either singly or in

trains of two. rimac recently set up an on-site

maintenance facility.

CuYPerS VorKLIFTeN reNTAL, ANTwerP, BeLGIuM

CuYPerS VorKLIFTeN is one of Belgium’s

leading port-equipment hire companies with

a fleet of over 900 units. They operate 92

Terberg YT, TT and rT tractors and have

recently ordered 6 more units. Their clients

mostly use the tractors in ports, though some

YTs are also used at distribution centres.

CuYPerS VorKLIFTeN primarily chose

Terberg as their terminal tractor supplier

because of the quality and reliability of the

units, the long service life and the excellent

technical support. Furthermore, when the

tractors are eventually sold on the second-

hand market they receive relatively high prices

in return. Finally, CuYPerS VorKLIFTeN

appreciates the fact that Terberg is also a

family business which shares their approach

and values.

ABPHuLL, GreAT BrITAIN

ABP Hull is part of the Associated British

Ports Group who operate over 20 ports in

the uK. The Hull operation is a general roro

operation including the movement of paper

on rolltrailers. ABP have been using Terberg

products since 2003, originally the rT282

model and have most recently taken delivery

of the new model, rT283. All units supplied to

ABP Hull are fitted with additional hydraulics

to work with cassette handlers and the Terberg

SafeNeck system that increases the capacity of

the machine over that of a standard gooseneck.

The ABP group operate Terberg tractors at

a number of other ports, both container and

roro seaport terminals.

TICT LAGoS, NIGerIA

TICT is one of the largest container terminals

in Nigeria. They currently operate 28 Terberg

YT tractors and 4 rT tractors, with more

units on order. The company has its own

maintenance workshop and engineers. The

Terberg tractors and other port equipment

were supplied to TICT by FrANCeTruCK,

who also provide local support and training.

Cuypers Vorkliften, Antwerp, Belgium

ABP, Hull, Great Britain

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dP worLd (dPw)duBAI, uNITed ArAB eMIrATeS (uAe)

dP world is one of the world’s largest

container terminal operators, with more

than 60 terminals across six continents. The

company’s flagship Jebel Ali Port in dubai

is the leading hub for the region, serving

over 170 shipping lines and handling over

13 million Teu in 2011. dP world, uAe

region bought their first Terberg tractors

in 2009, and recently Terberg Middle east

(Me) supplied 44 YT222 tractors to Jebel Ali

container terminals. In the past three years we

have supplied over 100 tractors to dP world.

despite the hot climate in the uAe, there was

no need to upgrade the cooling systems of

the tractors as our standard design has ample

capacity. The cooling systems are also easy to

clean, an important factor in this area where

dust is often a challenge.

The 44 new YT222 units are fitted with

Cummins QSB engines and Allison

transmissions. They also feature a special

package to reduce fuel consumption by

between 6% and 15%. This reduces both the

Total Cost of ownership (TCo) and the carbon

footprint of the operations. In fact, we have

retrofitted all dP world’s existing tractors with

this package, which is now a standard feature

of Terberg tractors with Allison transmissions.

Terberg Me is located in Jebel Ali Free Zone in

dubai, adjoining the port. This branch serves

customers in neighbouring countries, such as

oman, Qatar and egypt, and African countries,

such as Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.

about dp World

dP world operates more than 60 terminals

across six continents, with container handling

generating around 80% of its revenue. In

addition, the company currently has 11 new

developments and major expansions underway

in 10 countries. dP world aims to enhance

customers’ supply chain efficiency by

effectively managing container, bulk and other

terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and

professional team of more than 30,000 people

serves customers in some of the most dynamic

economies in the world.

The company constantly invests in terminal

infrastructure, facilities and people, working

closely with customers and business partners

to provide quality services today and

tomorrow, when and where customers need

them.

In taking this customer-centric approach,

dP world is building on the established

relationships and superior level of service

demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in

dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in

the Middle east” for 18 consecutive years.

In 2011, dP world handled nearly 55 million

Teu (twenty-foot equivalent container units)

across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia.

with a pipeline of expansion and development

projects in key growth markets, including

India, China and the Middle east, capacity is

expected to rise to around 103 million Teu by

2020, in line with market demand.

dPw in dubai ordered additional Terberg tractors

dPw management, George Terberg and Jaap Vaandrager

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SueZ CANAL CoNTAINer TerMINAL (SCCT) PorT SAId, eGYPT

SCCT is the largest terminal in egypt. In recent

years, they changed over to Terberg and now

operate 63 YT tractors. These are fitted with

Volvo engines which are the preferred choice

in this market. The company was so satisfied

with our tractors, particularly the drivers’

seats, that they bought a significant number

of our seats to fit in older tractors that had

been supplied by one of our competitors.

obvious advantages of the YTs over the other

tractors included: easier and safer to enter/

leave because of the position of the door and

platform, antislip steps leading to the cab,

more comfortable cab, seat more adjustable to

suit driver’s body size, and a clearer instrument

panel. Less visible features include: fuel and

air tanks better protected against damage,

easier maintenance, and greater protection for

hydraulic lines. our local distributor, Kabadaya

for Special equipment, provides extensive

support and training to their customers. This

has helped make Terberg the market leader in

egypt. one of Kabadaya’s earliest customers,

damietta Container and Cargo Handling, is

still operating a YT22 tractor purchased in

1997. Again this demonstrates the reliability

and robustness of Terberg tractors, even when

operating in harsh environments.

Port Said, egypt

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TerBerG IN SouTH AFrICA

Together we can achieve more

In recent years, one of Terberg’s objectives has

been to develop the company’s market share

in Africa. This depends on finding the right

distributors, as they are the eyes and ears in the

market. one of these distributors is eqstra in

South Africa.

exclusivity

eqstra was appointed in 2011 as the exclusive

distributor for South Africa, Mozambique and

Namibia. ronald erasmus, general manager

of eqstra’s Heavy Lift division, says that it

was important for the company to team up

with a leading manufacturer in the terminal

tractor segment. He commented: “Terberg

fits perfectly into our product strategy and

complements our business.” eqstra is a good

example of what Terberg is looking for in a

distributor: a solid organization, with dedicated

people, a pro-active approach and customer-

focused. of course, the after-sales capabilities

are also key to the success of the business.

TrANSNeTSouTH AFrICA

The combination of Terberg equipment

and eqstra’s market approach with its good

after-sales support, has proven to be very

fruitful. Transnet, South Africa’s national

port operator, first used Terberg tractors in

2011 at their largest terminal, durban. Based

on this experience, combined with eqstra’s

service, Terberg has been awarded a contract

for 14 Terberg YT222 4x2 terminal tractors

for Transnet’s latest development, the Port of

Ngqura near Port elizabeth.

durban Harbour, South Africa

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Mr. erasmus continued: “Transnet is a

great reference to have when discussing

opportunities with new prospects. The

Terberg tractors at Ngqura have been in

operation since the beginning of 2012 and

we have had very positive feedback from

Transnet. The tractor is a well-engineered

quality product, which can easily withstand the

tough circumstances of a port environment.”

There are also great opportunities in other

sectors, such as industry and logistics. A

good example is the special tractor (6x2)

recently delivered to an industrial plant in

Mozambique. This loyal Terberg customer

has awarded Terberg with several contracts

since the late 90s. A leading supermarket chain

recently took delivery of a Terberg YT222 4x2

for their distribution centre. with the growing

markets in Africa and with the cooperation of

loyal and well established distributors, Terberg

has a good basis for future growth.

PorT oF TANJuNG PeLePAS (PTP) JoHor, MALAYSIA

PTP is a large and rapidly expanding container

port on the river Pulai and benefits from the

busy shipping routes in the area. The port has

a capacity of around 8.4 million Teu per year.

PTP owns 212 Terberg YT tractors, and one of

their contractors operates another 60 on the

same site. This makes PTP our largest customer

in Malaysia. These tractors were locally

assembled by Terberg Tractors Malaysia.

In fact, the 1,000th Terberg tractor built in

Malaysia was supplied to PTP in February 2011.

we are confidently looking forward to further

developments in this market.

PTP, Johor, Malaysia

Port of Ngqura, South Africa

Terberg tractor no. 1,000 built in Malaysia, handed over to PTP by the board of Terberg Tractors Malaysia

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iJTk The neTherlands

IJTK provides on-site transport services for the Tata steelworks at IJmuiden. The company operates 10 Terberg 10x8 and 10x4 tipper trucks with large bodies for transporting raw materials and residues on the Tata site.

These trucks operate 24/7 with heavy loads.

IJTK also has 6 rT283 tractors and is about to

purchase two more. These tractors are primarily

used with Translifters and cassettes with a

capacity of 110 tonnes to transport steel coils.

The tractors are also used with other heavy

trailers and special compact trailers for areas

where there are space restrictions. All tractors

operate 24/7.

IJTK has chosen Terberg heavy tippers because

of their expertise in developing heavy and

Terberg YT, TT and rT tractors are used in many industries for transporting up to 375 tonnes Gross Combined weight. Here the robustness and reliability of our products are highly valued. The ease of manoeuvring and the swivelling seats on some models are particularly useful when working in crowded yards. These are also valuable when operating inside buildings, where euro 5 engines are required in the Netherlands. our standard tractors are supplemented by the rT382 industrial tractor, whose fifth wheel lifting capacity of 45 tonnes is particularly useful in the steel industry. In addition, this unit is used for towing multitrailer trains. our optional SafeNeck improves the weight distribution between the trailer and the tractor and can increase the load capacity up to 250% when operating on ramps and slopes.

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manufacturer in the world with an annual PeT production capacity of close to one million tonnes per year.

The company’s state of the art manufacturing

facility is located in the Salalah Free Zone,

near the port of Salalah on the southern

coast of the Sultanate of oman. Primarily

used for the food and consumer packaging

industry, oCTAL’s PeT resin and dPeT™

sheet are exported worldwide, offering

waste and cost reduction benefits, increased

productivity for thermoformers and unmatched

environmental advantages. In 2011 oCTAL

replaced conventional road tractors for its

internal logistics with two Terberg YT182

tractors. Given their positive experience with

these tractors, they have since purchased an

additional eight units. Terberg is well-known

in this region; the adjacent Port of Salalah

currently operates over 160 Terberg tractors.

reliable off-road vehicles. The constant

innovation and availability of tractors with

engines meeting the latest emission standards

are also important factors.

ocTal oman

oCTAL is the largest PeT resin manufacturer in the Middle east and the largest integrated PeT sheet

ron Kramer, Logistics Site Manager (l) and ron van Arkel, General Manager Terberg Middle east FZe (r)

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meTsä board corporaTionhusum, sWeden

Finnish company Metsä Board Corporation has a large papermill 500 km north of Stockholm. The plant recently acquired five Terberg rT323 tractors to transport heavy loads such as timber for pulp production and reels of paper.

eight of the thirteen tractors at the terminal

were supplied by Terberg. They shuttle

between the papermill and the dedicated port

on the Gulf of Bothnia. Metsä purchased the

first three rT282 tractors in 2009. In the spring

of 2012 they purchased five powerful rT323

tractors. Both purchases were for the scheduled

replacement of older tractors which have

worked hard at the plant.

Logistic & Port Manager Carl-einar Åstrøm of

Metsä Board Corporation in Husum: “we used

to use tractors of other makes, but we heard

a lot of good things about Terberg units. For

example, they are used at the paper terminal

in Lübeck, an important transhipment port

for our products. our colleagues there really

recommended these terminal tractors. So we

went to Lübeck to take a look. what we saw

was a powerful and stable terminal tractor

which was also easy to use. A tractor with a

generously sized cab, a clear view of all the

instruments and a good working environment

for the operator.”

More PowerFuL

After further assessments and tests of the

Terberg tractors, working with Terberg

Scandinavia, the Metsä Board papermill initially

purchased three four-wheel drive rT282

units with 275 HP Mercedes engines. ”our

experience with the first three Terberg tractors

was very good. However, the rT282 doesn’t

have quite enough power for the loads our

terminal tractors have to deal with every day.

we could do with more power when we have

to pull loads of paper reels and pulp up the

steep ramps to the ships.

It’s 800 to 900 metres from the mill to the

quayside and that demands a lot of power

from the tractors. That’s because unlike most

industrial sites ours is quite hilly and the tractors

have to go up several slopes.” For that reason

the papermill decided to go a step further and

invest in five of the more powerful Terberg

rT323 4x4 326 HP tractors.

oNe MILLIoN ToNNeS Per YeAr

The terminal tractors have to cope with

the ramps onto the ships, the hilly site and


Terberg shines on

a hillY siTe

Carl-einar Åström, Logistic & Port Manager Metsä Board Corporation

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heavy loads. For example, they have to haul

Translifters with cassettes weighing around

60 tonnes if they are fully loaded with large

reels of paper. The terminal tractors also shift

large volumes of timber, using goosenecks and

large trailers which are continuously delivered

by ship. The timber is transported to the mill’s

woodyard and the loads are easily up to 70

tonnes. on average, each tractor makes around

20 trips a day between the dock and the mill,

hauling heavy loads.

Transport in the opposite direction is equally

busy. every year the mill receives 3.1 million

cubic metres of timber for paper production.

Most of this comes directly from Swedish

forests, but around 1 million cubic metres come

from the Baltic countries and pass through the

busy port.

Adapted from Linde Magasin, spring 2012

tHe metsä board PaPermill Hassome imPressiVe statistics:

tHe annual Production is oVer one million tonnes: • 430,000 t Fine PaPer For

oFFice use • 300,000 t coated PaPer

For magazines • 300,000 t PulP

90% oF tHis Has to be transPorted to tHe Port, and tHen by sHiP to lübeck and otHer destinations. tHe remaining 10% goes to tHe scandinaVian markets by road.

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d i s t r i b u t i o n a P P l i c a t i o n s

s h i f T i n g pa r c e l s b Y T h e T h o u s a n d sTerberg YT yard tractors (4x2) are used as shunters (tugs) at many distribution centres where they have proven themselves to be more appropriate for trailer shunting than conventional road tractors. for example, they have an optimised driveline and gearbox, while their lifting fifth wheel saves time as trailers can be shunted without raising the landing legs. The high reliability and fuel efficiency of Terberg units come to the fore in these applications where they often have to work around the clock. Where permitted by local regulations, some operators also use these tractors for short trips on public roads. operators using swap bodies appreciate the Terberg bc body carrier; it not only handles swap bodies very efficiently but can also tow semitrailers and drawbar trailers.

roBerT TrANSPorT canada

robert Transport is one of Canada’s largest

trucking companies with around 1,100 tractive

units and 2,300 employees. The company is

highly innovative and focussed on quality.

robert Transport also provide storage and

distribution services (warehousing, order

preparation, repacking, etc.). To improve

quality and efficiency the company decided to

look for an alternative to some of the tractors

being used at their distribution centre and for

cross-dock operations.

on a visit to europe, the company’s

representatives visited Terberg and were

favourably impressed by the quality of our

products. despite the higher initial cost

than the other tractors, they recognised the

advantages and decided to start by purchasing

two of our YT182 4x2 tractors.

After careful analysis of the Canadian emission

regulations, robert Transport and Terberg

choose Mercedes oM924LA Tier 4i engines.

These are four-cylinder units, unlike the

six-cylinder units used in our other tractors.

The company’s experiences with the first two

tractors were positive and they have ordered

a further four units for use at their customers’

sites. These will be significantly customised to

meet robert Transport’s requirements. The

special features will include air-conditioned

cabs, engine heaters for use in cold weather,

speed limiters, etc.

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MeeuS GrouPbergen oP zoom, tHe netHerlands

The Meeus Group companies operate several

hundred trucks, covering the area from the

Netherlands and Germany through to Spain

and Italy. The group has approximately

450,000 m² of warehouses in the Netherlands

as well as an inland container terminal. Their

depot in Bergen op Zoom provides convenient

access to rotterdam and Antwerp, two of the

world’s largest ports. The company provides

groupage and full truck load services as well as

warehousing and logistics services.

Meeus has been a Terberg customer for 20

years. They also operated shunters from

a different manufacturer but moved back

to Terberg units. This was because the

maintenance costs were lower and also

because Terberg could supply shunters

meeting the euro 5 standard, which is a

requirement for operations indoors in the

Netherlands.

The group has around 20 shunters which are

used both at the depot and for local deliveries

to customer warehouses. Meeus Group

particularly appreciate the robustness of the

shunter bodies.

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SAINSBurY’S united kingdom

Sainsbury’s is one of the largest supermarket

chains in the uK. The company operates a

number of distribution centres for ambient,

chilled and frozen foods. Apart from the

usual food and non-food supermarket ranges,

the company also supplies products such as

televisions, domestic appliances and furniture.

obviously, Sainsbury’s could only grow to this

size by perfecting their logistics chain and by

choosing suppliers equally dedicated to quality

and efficiency. Consequently, the company

uses only Terberg YT182 shunters. when

handling trailers at distribution centres, these

dedicated units are huge time-savers.

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dACHSer INTeLLIGeNT LoGISTICSgermany

dachser is an internationally operating

logistics company with 21,000 employees,

operating from 315 locations worldwide.

The company is family-owned and focussed

on long-term strategies – just like Terberg.

Their portfolio includes europe-wide road

transports, food logistics as well as worldwide

air and sea logistics. A range of specialist

services, such as dIY Logistics with daily

deliveries to 18,000 do-It-Yourself shops

throughout europe, completes dachser’s

service portfolio.

Although ISo shipping containers are now

an essential part of international logistics,

they need costly handling equipment.

Furthermore, because of their dimensions

there are inefficiencies if they are loaded with

europallets. “Hence, in the 1970s, dachser

was instrumental in the development of

swap bodies.” explained André Bilz, from

the technical department of dachser’s

headquarters. Typically these units are parked

on their folding legs at a loading bay. once

loaded, a truck or body carrier drives under

them and picks the swap body up by raising

the air suspension or operating a lift; the legs

are then folded up, the body is secured to

the carrier, and the units are finally delivered

to the destination where the process is

reversed. Swap bodies are particularly popular

in Germany where there are hundreds of

thousands of units in operation.

At their depots, dachser use Terberg BC

swap body carriers. These are also fitted with

drawbar couplings for drawbar trailers and

with fifth wheels to haul and lift semitrailers.

Additionally, dachser use a number of YT

shunters.

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duVeNBeCKgermany

duvenbeck, with its headquarters in Germany,

has long been in the top-five of european

automotive logistics specialists. The company

is at the forefront of integrated logistics

in this sector and specialises in providing

comprehensive logistics solutions.

At the new daimler factory in Kescemét,

Hungary, duvenbeck delivers components to

site, undertakes some pre-assembly, and then

supplies them just-in-time to the assembly line.

The company uses a Mobiler tractor to transfer

swap bodies delivered by rail to the yard or

directly to the plant or warehouse.

The Mobiler is a system of two arms fitted

to a truck body which can extend sideways.

It is used to transfer containers and swap

bodies between rail and road vehicles

without the need for cranes or other handling

equipment. This makes it much easier to

integrate rail and road logistics as intermodal

transfers are no longer restricted to dedicated

terminals. Mobiler was originally developed

in Switzerland and has been perfected by

Palfinger. The containers and swap bodies have

channels to accommodate the Mobiler arms,

or standard ISo shipping containers can be

fitted with Mobiler adapter blocks. Mobiler

systems are usually fitted to conventional trucks

which transport the containers or swap bodies

over longer distances. However, terminal and

distribution centre applications make special

demands. For example, getting on and off

a truck parked close to a railway wagon is

aPPlications:

• transFerring swaP bodies

and iso containers From

rail wagons to tHe yard and

Vice Versa

• transFerring swaP bodies and

iso containers between rail

wagons

• Handling semitrailers

• Handling drawbar trailers


awkward. Terberg and Palfinger have now

cooperated to produce a Mobiler tractor. This

combines the innovation of the Mobiler system

with the typical robustness and fuel efficiency

of Terberg tractors.

The Mobiler tractor is suitable for three shift

operations, which road tractors simply cannot

cope with. Furthermore, its fully hydraulic

steering system makes it easier to manoeuvre

than road tractors. The Terberg Mobiler tractor

is a real step forward in intermodal logistics.

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t e r b e r g t r u c k s

TerbergTrucks

BuKo, Beverwijk, The Netherlands

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Bert Terberg, director

TerBerG TruCKS:

cusTom vehicles for on and off-road applicaTions In the construction and civil engineering sectors Terberg is synonymous with powerful custom-designed trucks of the highest quality for transport and earthmoving applications. The company’s Truck division has built up a unique reputation since it started 60 years ago by converting American ex-army vehicles.

Bert Terberg is now a fourth-generation director and

closely monitors the developments in the market,

ready to respond to them. “we have been given a

great start, but we have to keep moving forward.

Innovation and market focus are essential to success

and our survival as a truck manufacturer.” Hence

Mr Terberg’s comment about the great start. “The

foundations were laid by the earlier generations. we,

the fourth generation of the family, have to continue

to build on them. That means working hard. every day

we have to decide if there are new developments we

can respond to. we have been doing that for years and

still continue that tradition.”

entrepreneurial spirit is clearly one of the strengths

of the family. After starting in 1947 by converting ex-

army vehicles, Terberg introduced a three-axle truck

of their own design. when a client requested a four-

axle model, to increase the payload by 10 tonnes the

company built that, followed by a five-axle truck and

many other versions. All these vehicles were custom

designed and produced in-house to meet special

customer requirements.

SPeCIAL VeHICLeS

Terberg’s greatest strength is responding to niches

and needs which are not covered by standard

products. As Bert Terberg puts it: “we operate as

an extension of the large truck manufacturers. we

do that both by modifying standards trucks and by

building completely new vehicles.” Terberg has

established an impressive reputation by building

complete trucks under the company’s own

name. These special vehicles are mostly used for

construction and earth moving applications where

a high payload capacity and multi-axle drive are

essential for on and off-road applications. “our

plant in Benschop is responsible for these heavy

designs, which require extensive modifications of

the chassis, suspension and driveline. This is where

complete custom vehicles are built, on the basis of

our modular system. Terberg Benschop builds trucks

with three, four and five axles and GVws from 20 to

80 tonnes. The chassis and suspension are all built

in-house. These units are fitted with high quality

components from renowned manufacturers, such as

Volvo cabs and engines, Meritor axles and automatic

or manual transmissions. The modular system means

our customers can have a truck built to their exact

requirements.”

The range of components covered by the system

is continuously extended and reviewed to respond

to current developments and our customers’

requirements. Mr Terberg gave an example: “A key

development is the introduction of Volvo’s euro 6

engine in 2012. This engine is exceptionally clean and

quiet, and meets the new emission standards which

will be introduced in 2014.” These state of the art

applications ensure that all Terberg trucks offer the

highest functionality, quality and durability.

TerBerG HooGeVeeN

Terberg also means the best in commercial vehicle

servicing. In the 1970s Terberg Benschop opened

a service workshop in Hoogeveen which has now

developed into an all-round service centre for

trucks, trailers and vans. Terberg Hoogeveen is an

official service workshop for Terberg and renault

trucks and also provides maintenance, repair and

inspection services for trucks and vans of all other

makes. Additionally, Terberg Hoogeveen undertakes

specialist operations such as truck modifications,

chassis straightening and repairing all types of

driveshafts. Trucks are also modified by fitting cranes,

refrigeration units, container systems and positive

pressure systems. Mr Terberg: “our workshop in

the region aims to provide a full range of services,

t e r b e r g t r u c k sinterView - bert terberg

“we oFFer CuSToMerS eVerY

oPTIoN To HAVe A TruCK BuILT

To THeIr PreCISe reQuIreMeNTS.”

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Van Bentum, Amsterdam Mourik, Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands

t e r b e r g t r u c k sinterView - bert terberg

specialproJecTsTerberg produces a range of specialist trucks, one example being our standard tipper trucks for rough terrain applications in 6 x 4 to 10 x 8 configurations. we also build fully custom-made vehicles for specialist applications. each of these vehicles is designed and produced in close consultation with the customer and the suppliers of the specialist equipment (drilling rig, crane, etc.) fitted to it. we also assess the requirements for the country where the truck will be used and arrange official approval for use on public roads (homologation).

close to our customers. This is also attractive to

operators of other brands as our services stand out

by an excellent price/quality ratio for maintenance,

general repairs and crash repairs.

TerBerG TeCHNIeK IJSSeLSTeIN/BAArLo

Terberg is well-known as a manufacturer of

trucks carrying the company’s name. Another

service provided by the company, modification

of standard trucks of all makes, is less visible as

these vehicles do not carry the Terberg name.

This is done by Terberg Techniek in IJsselstein

and Baarlo. These modifications include installing

additional axles, extending and shortening chassis

and driveshafts and fitting special bodies. Terberg

Techniek Baarlo is also a dealer and installer of

Atlas truck loading cranes and VdL hook and

cable lift systems for containers. Additionally, this

branch offers a full service package for trucks and

vans. “The interaction between our operating

companies results in intensive cross-fertilization.

Because they offer similar scopes we can reallocate

work between the branches. That allows us to

respond quickly and provide a better service to

our customers.” so explained Mr Terberg. Terberg

Techniek IJsselstein offers an even wider scope.

This branch is not only an officially approved

modification specialist for Volvo and renault

trucks, but also supplies a range of custom vehicles.

The director of the Truck division concludes:

“Any modification is possible, as long as there is

a market for it.” He can see good prospects for

Terberg’s vehicle modification operations which

are rapidly expanding. For example: international

cooperation with renault France on a range of axle

configurations, and with Volvo equipment on the

introduction of a special 8 x 6 version of the Volvo

articulated dumper truck.

This will allow Terberg to continue operating as a

supplier of unique vehicles, which have had a loyal

circle of customers for many years.

on-site transPorter

magnox south, bradwell, essex, england

The two Magnox reactors on this site were shut down

in 2002 after generating electricity for 40 years. The

site is now being decommissioned. Some of the waste

handling operations include the lifting and transport

of heavy cast iron containers. Initially it was assumed

that the site roads would have to be upgraded to

accommodate the heavy vehicles required. Instead,

it was decided to invest in a Terberg FM2850 with a

30 tonne FASSI crane. The sophisticated suspension

system of this truck divides the load effectively

between its fourteen wheels and five axles, allowing

it to operate on the existing loads. As a result, there

was no need to improve the roads, saving significant

time and costs. The truck can carry both standard 20

foot containers and the dedicated cast iron containers,

which are positioned and locked in place to ensure

the correct axle loadings. The crane can lift 30 tonnes

at 3.5 metres radius and 10.3 tonnes at 11.3 metres.

other key features are that the truck can manoeuvre

within the restricted space in the buildings and place

cusTomers from The sTarTTerberg has been building custom trucks for decades. The fact that some of our first customers (van bentum, buko and mourik) are still buying trucks from us several generations later underlines the quality of our products and the confidence our customers have in them.

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t e r b e r g t r u c k ssPecial ProJects

the heavy containers with the precision required.

Phil Matthews, Magnox’s Senior Project Manager,

commented: “The vehicle exceeds expectations, it is

extremely versatile and has an industry-first back-up

system.” The transporter is now in continuous use at

the Bradwell site and will soon also be deployed at

other Magnox sites in the uK.

gas PiPeline serVice truck

botas, turkey

Botas operates oil and gas pipelines in Turkey. In the

past, when a natural gas pipeline section was shut

down for maintenance, the gas in the section was

flared off. To reduce this waste of a precious resource,

Botas decided to invest in a gas compression truck to

pump the gas from the shut-down section into the

adjacent live section of the pipeline. This required

a robust truck capable of operating on remote sites.

Given local legislation the weight was limited to 32

tonnes. enerflex (Canada), the supplier of the gas

compression unit, selected a Terberg FM2000 8x8

truck as a base. This model is usually supplied as a

tipper truck for use on rough terrain and has proven

to be highly reliable. For this application, the truck

was fitted with a 90 bar gas compressor driven by a

gas engine powered by gas from the pipeline. The

vehicle has four props to provide a stable and level

work platform. The Terberg engineering department

provided all the calculations and documentation

required for approval in Turkey and ensured that the

appropriate sidelights, bumpers, etc. were fitted.

well serVicing truck

schlumberger, russia

oil wells need to be regularly maintained to keep

production at the required level. The thick-walled

pipe (1” to 2 3/8”) used for this purpose is stored on

a reel, unwound, and pushed down the oil well. well

treatment fluids can then be introduced. Because

of their large diameter, the reels usually have to be

transported on special trailers instead of trucks.

However, these trailers cannot reach remote sites on

rough terrain, which is common in russia. To solve

these problems, we built two well service trucks,

based on our FM2000 8x8 design. To accommodate

the large pipe reel, we had to develop a box frame

chassis for the truck instead of using the normal beam

chassis. This also ensures that the truck stays within

the 4 metre size restriction and can therefore pass

through most tunnels and there is no need to apply for

outsize load permits.

A further advantage of this design is its relatively

low centre of gravity which improves the stability

of a vehicle. The driveline also required extensive

modification. To power the reel and the cleaning unit

installed on the well, the trucks were fitted with a

power take-off capable of providing up to 188 kw.

The trucks were also fitted with elevating control

rooms to give the operator a good view of the coil

reel and the well. Fitting all the equipment within

the limited space available was quite a challenge. To

cope with the climate conditions the trucks have an

operating range of -40°C to +50°C. our customer

now has two relatively compact well servicing

trucks that can reach even the most remote well

sites, enabling them to maintain the oil wells more

efficiently.

steel mat trucks

Terberg supplies dedicated trucks to contractors who

lay out steel mats or panels to make soft ground sites

accessible to heavy vehicles. when laying the mats

the operator normally sits on the crane at the rear of

the vehicle. From this position they can control not

only the crane but also the steering and low forward/

reverse gears of the truck.

This enables the operator to reposition the truck

without having to go back to the cab. As an

alternative, we can supply a radio remote control

system for both the crane and the truck. This has the

advantage of the operator being able to work from a

position with a good view of the work site.

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t e r b e r g s P e c i a l V e H i c l e s d i V i s i o n

Terberg benschop and inTernaTional subsidiaries

TerBerG BeLGIuM belgium

This subsidiary

supplies our tractors

to the Belgian market

and undertakes

scheduled inspections

in accordance with

local requirements.

Many of our units

are operating in the busy port of Antwerp.

Terberg Belgium also supplies Still fork lift

trucks and other equipment.

www.terbergbenschop.be

TerBerG NordLIFT germanY

This subsidiary

supplies tractors to

the German market,

where quality and

durability are highly

valued. The company

emphasises flexibility,

to ensure that

customer expectations are not simply met, but

actually exceeded.

www.terberg-nordlift.de

TerBerG dTSuniTed kingdom

In addition to the

full range of Terberg

tractors, Terberg

dTS also distributes

terminal and

industrial trailers,

special airport

vehicles, Zagro rail

shunters and ACTIw LoadPlates in the uK and

Ireland. The company has a fully-equipped

servicing workshop and a large rental fleet.

www.terbergdts.co.uk

TerBerG MIddLe eASTuniTed ar ab emir aTes

This subsidiary is

located in dubai

and supplies our

tractors and spares

throughout the

Middle east and

Africa and provides

after-sales support.

our vehicles have proven to be fully capable of

dealing with the demanding climate conditions

in these areas.

www.terbergmiddleeast.ae

The main plant is at Benschop, the Netherlands, where our tractors are designed and built to customer specifications. The division has five international subsidiaries to bring us closer to our customers. Some of these subsidiaries also supply and support other makes of equipment.

Pieter Sanczuk

Arno ortlieb wei Ching Boo

Alisdair Couper ron van Arkel

TerBerG TrACTorS MALAYSIAmalaYsia

This company is

a joint venture of

Terberg Benschop

and Sime darby

Industrial Sdn.Bhd.

In Malaysia, Terberg

tractors are produced

locally for the markets

in Asia and the Pacific.

www.tractors.com.my

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ArIe VuureNS:

t e r b e r g P e o P l einterView - arie Vuurens

Terberg magazine interviewed arie vuurens, after-sales engineer. arie joined the

company aged 15, immediately after leaving school, and is still

working at Terberg 47 years later. during the course of

his career he has taken many evening courses in engineering

and management. he started out working in production and

eventually was appointed as after-sales manager, specialising

in providing customer support and trouble-shooting. he has

now moved into a training role.

on The road

for Training

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Arie told us about this current role: “I travel extensively to the uS, Australia, Africa, etc. to give

on-site training courses. Normally, I give a five-day course to service technicians and show them

how to maintain the engine, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics. Fortunately, all the parts

are readily accessible, which makes both training and maintenance much easier. I also give half-day

courses to drivers to show them how to get the best out of their Terberg tractor.” our customers

appreciate the training as it helps them to keep their fleet in excellent operating condition, and at

the lowest cost. They also value the quick delivery of spare parts and our after-sales support. In

fact, Arie commented: “we have to sell the first tractor, but after that our after-sales support and

the favourable comments from the drivers usually sell the next tractor, and the next one,….”

Although Arie now works mostly as a trainer, he still finds time for other pre-sales and after-sales

assignments. For example, he recently visited a customer in Asia where some axles showed an

unusual wear pattern. Arie is now investigating the case and thinks it might have something to

do with the site conditions. He also visited a customer in the region to assess a site regarding its

suitability for using our tractors.

“our cusTomers reallY appreciaTe The Training We provide and apparenTlY We do ThaT beTTer Than The compeTiTion.”

Arie commented that he really enjoys all the travelling, meeting people, and seeing

Terberg tractors being used in ports and distribution centres around the world. He noted:

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accessories To geT even

more ouT of Your Terberg

TracTorWe supply a range of useful accessories that make

our tractors even more versatile. availability varies according to the region, the items below

are some typical examples. please contact us, or one of our distributors, for information about the

items available in your region.

a c c e s s o r i e s

Trailer for swap bodies variable height drawbar coupling on the front

or rear bumper. These can be mounted at several

heights, depending on the application.

grit/road salt spreader

snow plough

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a c c e s s o r i e s

C o N S T r u C T I o N A P P L I C AT I o N S :

neW dumper for consTrucTion

and civil engineering

Marti Tunnelbau AG, a Swiss tunnelling contractor, has been

using Terberg rT tractors for well over ten years for

on-site transport at the sites of two major construction

projects. They chose the rTs as they have lower fuel and

maintenance costs than road transport tractors and also last

several times longer under arduous site conditions. The resulting lower Total Cost of

ownership (TCo) is essential to them since a site may

operate for more than a decade.

At Marti’s request, Terberg developed the

rT382, a compact dumper for use in tunnels and

on construction sites. The vehicle is only 2.55

metres wide which allows for two-way traffic

in tunnels under construction, and it can also

turn round in most tunnels. It is currently fitted

with a 15 cubic metre tipper body, though larger

ones can be used. The payload is 40 tonnes and,

fully laden, the rT382 can negotiate inclines of

up to 12%. where appropriate, the tipper body

c o n s t r u c t i o n a P P l i c a t i o n s

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can be replaced by a fifth wheel for towing

heavy trailers. The The 180º swivelling driver’s

seat speeds the work up and greatly improves

safety. Finally, the unit has a significantly

lower environmental impact than road haulage

tractors.

To deal with long steep downward slopes,

the rT382 is fitted with a Jacobs engine brake

to prevent overheating of the retarder and

conventional brakes. At one of the project

sites, this engine brake allows the vehicle to

descend 12% slopes with a length of more than

6 km with ease. In short, the rT382 dumper


porT TracTors Working in ThemounTains

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allows Terberg to bring reliability, versatility

and fuel efficiency to a whole new market:

large construction and civil engineering sites,

especially tunnelling projects.


Six Terberg vehicles are at work high in the

mountains in Switzerland. The contractor is

building three tunnels for the expansion of

a hydroelectric power plant at a remote site

that can only be reached by two dedicated

cableways. Four of our rT222 tractors haul

trailers through the tunnels. due to their small

turning circle, our tractors can turn around in

the tunnel, but the trailers cannot. The trailers

are therefore fitted with couplings on each side.

The site also operates two custom-designed

CC-rT222 container carriers for transporting

concrete and other materials. The four-wheel

drive and robust design have proven their

worth in this difficult environment and the

contractor is planning to use these tractors

for similar future projects. Although normally

operating at sea level, it is evident that Terberg

tractors are equally suitable for working at

2,500 metres above it.

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safeneckhigher

loads and

improved safeTY

one of our customers asked for a better solution for hauling loads over 80 tonnes up and down roro ramps. Although there are several options for this, such as using heavier tractors or fitting the tractors with ballast, none addresses the underlying issue: the poor distribution of the trailer weight between the front and rear axles of the tractor. This is because normally the load is applied to the fifth wheel towards the rear of the tractor and also because the fifth wheel has to be lifted to raise the rolltrailer off the ground.

t e c H n i c a l F o c u ssaFeneck®

®

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After pursuing several design options Terberg

developed the patented SafeNeck® system.

This provides a special coupling on the fifth

wheel frame, forward of the fifth wheel.

This coupling receives the SafeNeck® which

is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder to lift

the trailer off the ground. As the trailer load

is applied to the tractor in a more favourable

location and as there is no need to raise the fifth

wheel the load distribution between the tractor

axles is greatly improved. Consequently, the

loads which can be handled on roro ramps

may be up to 2.5 times heavier than when

operating with a conventional gooseneck.

Furthermore the increased stability greatly

improves operational safety.

The SafeNeck® coupling on the tractor is made

of a special composite which is maintenance-

free. The coupling provides two degrees

of freedom: rotation and tilt. This ensures

excellent stability and improved handling of the

tractor and trailer. when the SafeNeck® is not

connected to a trailer, it rests on the fifth wheel

and a pin restricts its sideways movement for

safety. This pin is engaged automatically.

Another advantage is that rolltrailers can be

lifted up higher and the increased ground

clearance makes it possible to negotiate

steeper ramps. Furthermore, the SafeNeck®

makes it easier to pick a trailer up because

of the improved view compared with a

conventional gooseneck. Tractors fitted with

a SafeNeck® coupling retain the fifth wheel

and can therefore also be used with road

semitrailers and conventional goosenecks for

greater operational flexibility. It only takes a

few minutes to couple a SafeNeck® to a tractor

and when not in use it is stored on a dedicated

stand. The hydraulic lift cylinder is operated

from the driver’s seat.

The SafeNeck® system is the perfect solution

for handling loads over 80 tonnes (reels of

paper, heavy machinery, etc.) on ramps. Hence

the system is mostly used in ports with roro

operations.

CoNVeNTIoNAL GooSeNeCK

rearward mounting position and high

centre of gravity when lifted up while

crossing a ship’s ramp. This reduces the

load transfer to the front axle and

therefore the safe permissible payload.

SAFeNeCK®

Forward mounting position and low

centre of gravity. This enables the

SafeNeck® to transfer a greater load to

the tractor front axle and improve stability.

The safe working capacity of a standard

roro tractor can be increased to as much

as 250%.

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Surprisingly, the economic downturn of a few years ago brought some benefits for Terberg Benschop. The temporary drop-off in orders provided us with breathing space to overhaul our production lines and prepare for future growth. The re-engineering of the production lines has been an impressive feat, and implemented fully in-house. Project Manager Theo rosendal saw it as a great opportunity to apply all aspects of his automotive engineering and management expertise.

Project Manager Theo rosendal on the new production lines:

“The proJecT has fulfilled all expecTaTions”

r e - e n g i n e e r i n g t H e P r o d u c t i o n l i n einterView - tHeo rosendal

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r e - e n g i n e e r i n g t H e P r o d u c t i o n l i n einterView - tHeo rosendal

After years of growth, Terberg Benschop had

outgrown the production plant. Theo rosendal

explains: “It took a lot of improvisation to build

all the vehicles our customers ordered. we

were planning to relocate part of the operations

to a new building in IJsselstein, a nearby town. ”

Nevertheless, the economic downturn of 2008

provided us with new opportunities. “when

the production volume dropped we considered

the options for expanding the capacity of the

Benschop site. The temporary downturn gave

us the breathing space to re-engineer the plant.

That would have been impossible if we had

been running at full capacity. In other words,

you can use lean times to increase capacity for

when the economy improves again.” Theo’s

plan was welcomed by the management and

he was asked to work with Gerard Verdam,

engineering & Production Manager, and a

small team to develop the project in detail.

CoNSISTeNT QuALITY

This was just the sort of challenge Theo

enjoys. As an engineer in the development

department, he was fully familiar with both

our products and the production process. “In

this company you simply can’t separate those.

As all our products are extensively customised

there is a great interaction between the two.”

Increasing the capacity was only one of the

objectives. “The quality of the end-product is

even more important. our earlier expansion

had resulted in parallel processes and parallel

teams to increase the volume. However, that

made it more difficult to ensure consistent

quality - just what we wanted to avoid.”

SoLVING Two ProBLeMS AT oNCe

during the preparation of the project, all

aspects of the process were considered in

detail and new developments in production

operations were assessed. After that, detailed

plans were developed for each building. “By

dividing the operations into smaller units

we solve two problems at once: production

is increased to obtain a higher output and,

because everyone works on the same line, the

quality is consistent. Improved control of the

process, cycle times and schedules is a further

advantage. This allows us to improve the

quality and reliability of the deliveries to our

customers; and they tell us that we have made

real progress.”

oTHer BeNeFITS

our own people are also benefiting from the

changes. “we have studied the ergonomic

aspects in detail to minimise the physical stress

on our production personnel, to provide them

with the right tools, and to create a more

“You CAN uSe LeAN TIMeS To INCreASe

CAPACITY For wHeN THe eCoNoMY

IMProVeS AGAIN.”

pleasant working environment. A further

benefit is that by giving people a better work

environment, they will enjoy their work more

and do a better job. ultimately, this improves

quality and reduces absenteeism.” Theo

praised the commitment and flexibility of our

personnel during the refurbishment of the

plant and the internal relocations. “Because of

the limited time available we could not consult

everyone at the plant. Still, we did get a lot of

internal input by involving internal specialists.

we had shown everyone a model of the new

plant and now that it is operating we are

listening to them and using their suggestions to

further optimise it.”

The new YT tractor production line has now

been operating for a year and the new lines for

the other vehicles will be completed soon. The

project has fulfilled all expectations. “we are

already benefiting greatly from the decisions

we took at the time. The business is doing

well and this might turn out to be one of our

best years yet. we can now meet the demand

without having to improvise all the time.” The

project was done completely in-house. Theo

rosendal enjoyed having the opportunity to

implement it and was recently appointed as

Manager of Production and Quality.

New production line, Terberg Benschop New production line, Terberg Benschop

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r a i l / r o a d V e H i c l e

rr222 rail/road vehicle finds a home

in klaipéda, liThuania

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The rr222 was developed by Terberg in

cooperation with Zagro, a Germany company

specialising in rail/road vehicles. It is equally

effective on paved surfaces and on railway

track. The two driver’s seats ensure that the

driver always faces in the driving direction. on

track the unit can handle a Gross Combination

weight of up to 2000 tons. The small turning

radius, 6.88 metres, is ideal for operations on

busy sites and the vehicle can be supplied for all

track gauges from 1.0 to 1.668 metres.

The first rr222 to come off the assembly line is

now hard at work at the JSC Klaipėda Container

Terminal in Lithuania. This is the second

largest container terminal in the Baltic States.

The rr222 is used for shunting wagons with

fertiliser and agricultural products which are

loaded, unloaded and weighed at the terminal.

JSC chose this unit because it was the perfect

fit for their requirements and also because they

are very satisfied with their 11 Terberg YT and

rr tractors.

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Your driver:

because they can do their work efficiently and in comfort

Your mechanic:

because our tractors are designed for ease of maintenance

Your buyer:

because spares are delivered quickly

Your accountant:

because reliability and operational efficiency reduce costs

WhY choose Terberg?These hands will tell you why:

c o r P o r a t e i n F o r m a t i o n wHy cHoose terberg?

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at Terberg we have always felt that we not only have responsibilities towards our customers and our employees, but also to society in general.

QualiTY and corporaTe social responsibiliTY go hand in hand

environmental protection, well beyond statutory requirements, is an

important element of our corporate social responsibility. Currently, the

key issue in this context is resource use, especially energy use. Hence

our refurbished production plant has many energy-saving features.

However, the greatest energy savings are associated with use of our

tractors by customers. our constant focus on optimising the driveline

and fuel efficiency of our tractors significantly reduces their carbon

footprint. The robust design and ease of maintenance help extend

the life of our products. excellent manoeuvrability means that our

customers can get the work done with fewer tractors, operating fewer

hours, saving even more fuel. Furthermore, after being retired from

intensive use at a port or distribution centre our tractors are still sought-

after on the second-hand market as they still have years of productive

life in them. Finally, when our products are scrapped they can largely

be recycled. It is also Terberg’s policy to offer new engine models with

lower emissions well before they become mandatory. our new electric

tractor takes this development to its ultimate conclusion as it has zero

emissions at the point of use as well as a reduced noise level. Terberg

also aims to be a good neighbour. our upgraded production plant has

improved acoustic insulation to reduce our impact on the surroundings.

we also support local sports clubs and other societies. To us this is

an essential part of running a business. In essence, the quality of our

products and our commitment to corporate social responsibility are all

based on the same principle: do the job right, the first time, every time!

do The Job righTThe firsT Time

everY Time

c o r P o r a t e i n F o r m a t i o n Quality and csr

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SPECIAL VEHICLES

euroPe

belgium

Terberg Belgium

terbergbenschop.be

cyprus

Alexander dimitriou & Sons Ltd

Nicosia

dimitriou.com

czech republic

Linde Material Handling

Praha

linde-mh.cz

estonia

willenbrock Baltic ou

Tallin

willenbrock.ee

finland

Sigma Trukit oy

Helsinki

sigmatrukit.fi

france

FranceTruck S.A.

Goussainville

francetruck.com

germany, switzerland, austria

Terberg Nordlift GmbH

Hamburg

terberg-nordlift.de

greece

d.F. Sarantopoulos S.A.

Athens

sarantopoulos.com.gr

hungary

Toyota Material Handling Kft

Budapest

Toyota-forklifts.hu

italy

Manuport SrL

Genova

manuport.it

latvia

willenbrock Latvia SIA

Marupes Novads

willenbrock.lv

lithuania

willenbrock Baltic uAB

Vilnius

willenbrock.lt

malta

MB Services Limited

Hal Far

mbmalta.com

poland

TMH Polska Sp. Z.o.o.

Jaktorow

toyota-forklifts.pl

russia

ZAo Konecranes

St. Petersburg

konecranes.eu

scandinavia

denmark, Norway, Sweden

N.C. Nielsen A/S

Spøttrup

nc-nielsen.dk

slovenia

okovje d.o.o.

Podnart

okovje.si

spain

Alfaland S.A.

Madrid

alfaland.es

Turkey

FNT Mumessillik Ithalat

Istanbul

fnturkey.com

ukraine

LLC Trans-service KTT

odessa

transservice.com.ua

united kingdom

Terberg-dTS Ltd.

elland, Halifax

terbergdts.co.uk

MIddLe eAST

iran

Morva Commerce Co.pjs

Tehran

morvacommerce.com

iraq

Boranex L.L.C.

dubai

israel

david Czapnik & Sons Ltd.

rishon Le Zion

czapnik.co.il

Jordan

etco engineering Trading Contracting S.A.r.L.

Amman

etcogroup.com

kuwait

expoTech International

Hawally

expotech.biz

lebanon

etco engineering Trading Contracting S.A.r.L.

Beirut

etcogroup.com

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syria

Megarbane Trading Company

Aleppo

megarbane.com

united arab emirates

Terberg Middle east FZe

dubai

terbergmiddleeast.ae

AFrICA

algeria

Sarl K. om Algerie

Ain Taya

egypt

Kabadaya Co. for Specialized equipment

Cairo

special-equipment.com

lybia

Sunrise Int. Trading & Service Co.

Valletta

sunrisetrading.en.alibaba.com

morocco

SrM Groupe Premium

Lissasfa, Casablanca

groupe-premium.com

nigeria & ghana

Paterson Simons & Co Ltd.

Brighton, east Sussex

patersonsimons.com

south africa

eqstra

Pomona, Kempton Park

eiegroup.co.za

sudan

Mago engineering Trading Co. Ltd.

Khartoum

magoengineering.com

Tunesia

dalmas

Sidi

SouTH AMerICA

argentina

A.G. Pruden & Cia S.A.

Martines, Buenos Aires

agpruden.com.ar

brasil

rimac Importacao, exportacao et representacoes

Sao Paulo

rimac.com.br

uruguay

uranel S.A.

Montevideo

AuSTr ALIA

australia, new zealand and pacific islands

Clark equipment Pty.Ltd.

Hornsby

clarkequipment.com

FAr eAST

china

Sui Hing Machinery Suppliers Ltd.

Shenzhen

suihinghk.com

india

Portrucks equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Chennai

portrucks.com

korea

HGNS Incorporation

Seoul

malaysia

Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

Selangor darul ehsan

tractors.com.my

philippines

Pink Armour Corporation

Manila

sri lanka

Premium International Ltd.

Colombo

premium.lk

Taiwan

Accumulator International Inc.

Taipei

accumulator.com.tw

Thailand (laem chabang)

Yasith Co. Ltd.

Bangna, Bangkok

ejbowman.co.uk

vietnam

CICA Vietnam Ltd.

Ho Chi Minh City

cica.com.vn

c o r P o r a t e i n F o r m a t i o n distributors

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c o r P o r a t e i n F o r m a t i o n terberg Holding

The Terberg company was founded in 1869

and is still fully family-owned. The group

now includes a number of operating

companies serving various parts of the

vehicle-related market.

all Terberg companies aim to serve their

customers in accordance with our core values:

• eNTrePreNeurIAL SPIrIT

• INNoVATIoN

• QuALITY

• FLexIBILITY

• CuSToMer FoCuS

• INTeGrITY

Terbergbenschop b.v.(The neTherlands)

TerbergenvironmenTal b.v.(The neTherlands)

TerbergTechniek b.v.(The neTherlands)

TerbergTanksTaTions b.v.(fuel sTaTions)(The neTherlands)

Terbergleasing b.v.(The neTherlands)

Terberg specialsbelgium n.v.(belgium)

Terberg maTec nederland b.v.(The neTherlands)

TerbergkinglifTer b.v.(The neTherlands)

Terberg exploiTaTiemaaTschappiJ b.v.(real esTaTe)(The neTherlands)

Terbergbelgium(belgium)

TerbergmaTec belgium bvba(belgium)

Terberg kinglifTer Wesel (germanY)

Terberg hoogeveen(The neTherlands)

Terbergmachines b.v.(The neTherlands)

TerbergTechniek baarlo b.v.(The neTherlands)

eurec b.v. (sales / renTalcampers)special TransporT (The neTherlands)

Terbergleasing baarlo(The neTherlands)

Terbergd.T.s. (uk) lTd(uniTed kingdom)

TerbergmaTec france sarl(france)

TerbergnordlifT gmbh(germanY)

TerbergmaTec u.k. lTd(uniTed kingdom)

Terbergmiddle easT fze(dubai, u.a.e.)

Terberg TracTorsmalaYsia sdn. bhd.(malaYsia)

special TransporT vehicles b.v. (The neTherlands)

terberg grouP b.V. Holding comPany(The neTherlands)

sPecial

VeHicles

enVironmental

eQuiPment

modiFication

trucks

modiFication

cars & Vans

leasing otHer

actiVities

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SPeCIAL VeHICLeS

This division includes Terberg Benschop and its subsidiaries

in the Netherlands and abroad.

eNVIroNMeNTAL eQuIPMeNT

This division manufactures waste handling equipment such

as waste bin lifts as well as related hardware and software.

TruCK ModIFICATIoN

This division modifies trucks by installing special equipment

(e.g. for container and skip handling), modifying the chassis, etc.

The workshops also undertake truck repairs and statutory vehicle

inspections. Terberg Kinglifter produces truck-mounted fork lift trucks.

CAr ANd VAN ModIFICATIoN

This division modifies cars and light commercial vehicles.

The modifications span a wide range: for wheelchair users,

police forces, mobile offices, maintenance contractors, etc.

LeASING

This division is the largest independent car leasing and rental

operator in the Netherlands.

oTHer ACTIVITIeS

This division operates fuel stations in the Netherlands, sells

and rents camper vans, and manages the group’s real estate portfolio.

c o r P o r a t e i n F o r m a t i o n grouP comPanies

This magazine is a publication of

Terberg Special Vehicles B.V.

P.o. Box 2

3405 ZG Benschop

The Netherlands

Tel. +31 348 45 92 11

CoPYrIGHT:

Text and photographs may

only be reproduced with

permission from the

Communication department of

Terberg Special Vehicles B.V.

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