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www.faymonville.com<br />
N°19 - September 2012<br />
MAX Trailer,<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong>’s new brand<br />
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PRODUCTS TO THE MAX<br />
The Megamax 2+4, for concrete<br />
wind tower haulage<br />
PRODUCTS TO THE MAX<br />
The Variomax and the Gigamax<br />
Light will star at the IAA<br />
SERVICE TO THE MAX<br />
The new module assembly<br />
hall is up and running<br />
N E W S B Y F A Y M O N V I L L E
Summary<br />
N°19 - September 2012<br />
MAX TRAILER,<br />
FAYMONVILLE’S NEW<br />
PRODUCT BRAND P. 02<br />
THE MEGAMAX 2+4,<br />
FOR CONCRETE WIND<br />
TOWER HAULAGE P. 06<br />
THE FAYMONVILLE RANGE P. 07<br />
THE VARIOMAX AND THE GIGAMAX<br />
LIGHT WILL STAR AT THE IAA<br />
IN HANNOVER P. 08<br />
AN ESTA AWARD FOR HAREKET<br />
THANKS TO FAYMONVILLE P. 09<br />
PENDELAXLES :<br />
A TOTALLY INTEGRATED<br />
MODULAR CONCEPT P. 10<br />
NEWS TO THE MAX P. 12<br />
P. 02<br />
Editorial<br />
Living with the crisis<br />
There is no doubt that the term ‘crises’ is among the<br />
most frequently mentioned in the news these days. And<br />
it will probably remain in the headlines for the months<br />
and years to come. But instead of complaining, the time<br />
has come to face up to this crisis, find ways of taming<br />
it and winning it over, even if at times it is not easily<br />
achieved.<br />
This new economic situation can however provide new<br />
opportunities, both for us and our clients as is always<br />
the case in troubled times which announce extensive<br />
economic change. But one thing is for sure, whatever<br />
happens, the Earth will not stop turning; so it would be<br />
wise to adapt to the new or even unprecedented<br />
situations and try to take advantage of them.<br />
This is the philosophy we apply every day. The crisis<br />
has not stopped our company from pursuing its growth<br />
objectives and to present a positive outlook to our<br />
clients and the market. A few examples : the creation<br />
of a second brand, MAX Trailer, which we discuss in<br />
more detail in this issue, or the novelties we have on<br />
show at the IAA trade fair, such as the Variomax and<br />
the Gigamax Light and the 2nd generation Twin Axle.<br />
Without forgetting the major efforts undertaken that<br />
have enabled the development of an integrated<br />
modular concept for our pendelaxles.<br />
Alain <strong>Faymonville</strong><br />
MAX TRAILER<br />
A standard quality<br />
The <strong>Faymonville</strong> group has decided to become even more involved in the ‘lighter<br />
specialist haulage’ market. To this end, a new brand, named MAX Trailer, has been<br />
created along with a new company : MAX Trailer Distribution. The main features of<br />
this new brand? The standardization of the trailers, yet with the same quality as the<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> range and at very competitive prices. Enough to seduce the construction<br />
and haulage companies which represent its target clients.
The MAX Trailer vehicles are designed for what<br />
might be termed ‘lighter specialist haulage’ missions.<br />
An activity that is mainly performed by construction<br />
and haulage companies. One thing must<br />
however be made quite clear : by ‘lighter specialist<br />
haulage’ one is here referring to the displacement<br />
of loads of up to 45 tons and requiring<br />
a technically adapted trailer.<br />
A completely separate brand<br />
The two distinctive features of the MAX Trailer<br />
range are its standardization and quality as is<br />
underlined by Alain <strong>Faymonville</strong>, the company’s<br />
Managing Director : « The trailers of the<br />
MAX Trailer range are standardized, designed<br />
and conceived with a guaranteed quality level.<br />
Soon, the MAX Trailers<br />
will be built in<br />
the Polish factory.<br />
The standardization of the components, such as the<br />
ramps for example, enables the client to benefit<br />
from a higher level of quality in terms of materials<br />
and product finish. »<br />
What’s more the MAX Trailer brand further<br />
expands the <strong>Faymonville</strong> group’s offer to new<br />
products : centre-axles trailers and drawbar<br />
trailers.<br />
MAX Trailer Distribution offers products which are<br />
provided with its own identity distinct from that of<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong>, as we are told by Mario <strong>Faymonville</strong>,<br />
head of sales for the MAX Trailer brand :<br />
« MAX Trailer is the group’s second product line<br />
and it is distributed by MAX Trailer Distribution, a<br />
branch of the <strong>Faymonville</strong> group which has its<br />
own marketing strategy. »<br />
Premium quality<br />
PRODUCT TO THE MAX<br />
In concrete terms, the <strong>Faymonville</strong> brand, is of a<br />
premium quality and offers a very broad range<br />
of products and a high degree of sophistication,<br />
while the MAX Trailer brand offers a standar dized<br />
product, but with the same quality levels. « It is<br />
also worth pointing out that this is the first time in<br />
a decade that a new brand appears on the<br />
market and what’s more is being launched throughout<br />
the whole of Europe. And this at a time which<br />
has seen and is still seeing many manufacturers disappear<br />
as they were not able to cut costs nor to<br />
focus on standardization or to continue guaranteeing<br />
top quality », Alain <strong>Faymonville</strong> is quick<br />
to point out.<br />
A dedicated sales network<br />
MAX Trailers are distributed through a network of dealers. At first the job is handled by the current<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> dealer network. During the coming months however this network will be reinforced by a<br />
number of new dealers. In order to become a MAX Trailer dealer, it is necessary to satisfy a certain<br />
number of conditions, and most significantly be well established in ones region. The distributor must<br />
have a direct contact with the clients and be responsible for guiding them in their choices. If the client<br />
requires a more sophisticated trailer with special options or particular features, then the dealer will<br />
point them towards the <strong>Faymonville</strong> product line.<br />
The MAX Trailer range is specially conceived to be sold through a dealer network. In order to<br />
optimize transportation, the trailers can be shipped without the ramps fitted. The dealers can stock<br />
up with ramps and other accessories, and offer them to the buyer at a later stage. The great choice<br />
of standard options is another feature of the MAX Trailer range.<br />
This is in line with a rationalisation process which follows the example of what is being done in the<br />
curtainsiders industry.<br />
A configuration tool is available on the brand’s internet site (www.maxtrailer.eu). The client<br />
can select the preferred configuration for their trailer and the order will then be confirmed by the<br />
dealer.<br />
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Come and meet us at the IAA<br />
trade show in Hannover (DE)<br />
from 20th to 27th of<br />
September 2012 Stand FG-N37<br />
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A COMPLETE OFFER<br />
The MAX Trailer offer includes the following models :<br />
3 axle stepframe semi-trailer<br />
3 axle extendable stepframe semi-trailer<br />
3 axle stepframe semi-trailers with a lifting and lowering loading<br />
platform<br />
3 axle stepframe semi-trailer with wheel recess<br />
3 axle flatbed semi-trailer<br />
3 axle extendable flatbed semi-trailer<br />
4 axle stepframe semi-trailer<br />
4 axle extendable stepframe semi-trailer<br />
3 axle drawbar trailer with centre-axles and ramps<br />
3 and 4 axle drawbar trailer with ramps<br />
This range may be extended in the future based on market demand.<br />
One product line, twelve models<br />
Before the end of 2012, the MAX Trailer range will include a dozen<br />
or so models. The core of the range will comprise 3 and 4 axle<br />
semi-trailers, with lowbeds or flatbeds, which should cover almost<br />
all requirements of its target clients. The MAX Trailers are equipped<br />
with self-steering axles or fix axles.<br />
The MAX Trailer range is to be marketed throughout Europe, although<br />
a few inroads outside Europe are not to be ruled out, such as North<br />
Africa for example.<br />
We would also like to add that all the MAX Trailer vehicles are<br />
granted with an European certification. Their dimensions comply with<br />
European transportation regulations, that is to say a total convoy<br />
length not exceeding 16,500 mm and a total maximum width of<br />
2,550 mm.<br />
End of June, just 4 months after<br />
the launch of the MAX Trailer<br />
range, over 200 units have<br />
already found purchasers.<br />
Produced in Poland, a rational choice<br />
If, at first, the MAX Trailer production will be taken on by the<br />
Luxembourgish factory in Lentzweiler, it will soon be moved to<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Polska, the Polish factory located near Goleniow. Once<br />
it reaches full capacity, the production of MAX Trailer vehicles<br />
should be around 600 units per year using a new modular assembly<br />
line which may double or even triple its production capacity if<br />
needed.<br />
How can one guarantee a high quality level at a price calculated<br />
down to the last penny? Alain <strong>Faymonville</strong> : « By achieving savings<br />
at different levels compared to a non standard vehicle. For a start<br />
from a logistics point of view by optimizing transportation and<br />
setting up an assembly line similar to that of curtainsiders where the<br />
various elements are all directly available at the assembly line.<br />
In addition, the certification is granted by trailer model and no<br />
longer per vehicle. And the standardization of the components also
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enables optimization of the supply chain. Finally, the manufacture<br />
and final assembly being carried out in Poland also provides an<br />
additional competitive edge.<br />
The very concept of the MAX Trailer requires the reduction and the<br />
optimization of all production processes. Plus, once the model has<br />
been developed, it no longer has to be reviewed by the technical<br />
department, unlike the majority of the <strong>Faymonville</strong> trailers which<br />
are regularly adapted to suit the specific demands of the clients. After<br />
all the MAX Trailer is based on the standardization of components<br />
and, consequently, of the product as a whole.<br />
This concept enables us to offer a product to a highly competitive<br />
price that satisfies the essential needs of our clients, who can still<br />
benefit from our prized <strong>Faymonville</strong> quality. »<br />
An offer which, clearly, has already seduced a number of clients seeing<br />
that at the time of writing this article over 200 MAX Trailer<br />
units have already been sold since the launch of the brand in March<br />
of 2012.<br />
The MAX Trailer products have been granted European certification. But further details must be provided on this count: the<br />
certification has not only been granted to the products but also to the production process. The supervision and production processes<br />
are particularly important and are audited in order to ensure compliance with the processes and the quality control systems included<br />
in European regulations.<br />
Certified products and production processes<br />
Dorkan Dis Ticaret Erenkoy/Istanbul Turkey<br />
SpecTechService bld. 78, lit A, office 36 Russia<br />
CTE Trailers SRL Ciorogârla, Jud. Ilfov Romania<br />
Isos Trade s.r.o. Brno Czech Republic<br />
C.E. Remorques El Oulfa - Casablanca Morocco<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Distribution Italia Srl Mondoví (CN) Italy<br />
Avi Kosto Herzlia Israel<br />
Ashbourne Truck Centre Ashbourne Meath Ireland<br />
Traffco Limited Northamptonshire Great-Britain<br />
Sarevi Valframbert France<br />
Sud Remorques Roquemaure France<br />
ALS Remorques St. Rambert D'Albon Cedex France<br />
Car Office Reijo Roponen Kuopio Finland<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Ibérica Sp. Tr. S.L. La Muela (Saragosse) Spain<br />
Scanbalt Trailer A/S Padborg Denmark<br />
Trailerpartner A/S Aabenraa Denmark<br />
Euromarket Construction JSC Sofia Bulgaria<br />
De Buf Oostkamp Belgium<br />
Renting Car -WTS Lummen Belgium<br />
Erdmann Trailer Agency Bad Neuenahr - Ahrweiler Germany<br />
Info : T : +352 26 90 04 477<br />
info@maxtrailer.eu<br />
ES-GE Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH Essen Germany<br />
COUNTRYREGION<br />
SARL Tractor Parts Services Alger Algeria<br />
COMPANY BUSINESSCITY BUSINESS-<br />
We still seek MAX<br />
Trailer dealers !<br />
MAX Trailer Distribution SA<br />
19, Duarrefstrooss LU-9990 Weiswampach T: +352 26 90 04 477 F: +352 26 90 04 425<br />
info@maxtrailer.eu www.maxtrailer.eu<br />
Existing MAX Trailer sales network<br />
PRODUCT TO THE MAX
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MEGAMAX 2+4<br />
Designed for the haulage of concrete<br />
wind tower sections<br />
Ever higher. This is not just an Olympic motto, but also a<br />
trend in the domain of wind turbines. Large sized wind<br />
turbines can be made out of steel or hybrid that is to say<br />
with a concrete and steel base topped by a steel structure.<br />
To ship these concrete towers, <strong>Faymonville</strong> has developed<br />
an optimal technical solution, the Megamax 2+4 low<br />
loader.<br />
The large sized ‘onshore’ wind turbines – whose generators generally<br />
reach powers up to 3.5 MW – are sprouting up pretty much all<br />
over the world. To achieve this kind of power, the installations are<br />
becoming increasingly imposing. The blades are growing longer and<br />
currently stand at 65 metres. The hub height can be up to 150 metres<br />
depending on the manufacturer.
Why are we seeing the appearance of higher<br />
and higher wind turbines? Simply because the<br />
higher the wind turbine the greater its power output.<br />
Above 100 metres, the average wind speed<br />
increases and thus the power output of the wind turbine<br />
grows by 1% per additional meter.<br />
Tower sections<br />
PRODUCT TO THE MAX<br />
Our clients have to invest in a great number of<br />
combinations in order to transport these different<br />
tower sections. Our challenge has been to find a<br />
way of providing a vehicle that is best suited to<br />
their needs with a great load capacity at the most<br />
economic price possible. <strong>Faymonville</strong> has therefore<br />
developed a model specially conceived for this<br />
purpose, the 2+4 Mega. In fact this is a version of<br />
the Megamax range as Arnold Luxen, head of<br />
sales for <strong>Faymonville</strong> explains : « The vehicle has<br />
three main features : a gooseneck with a 2 axle<br />
free swing dolly, a 4 axle bogie with pneumatic<br />
suspension and an extra lowbed. This lowbed is<br />
ideally suited for the transportation of tower<br />
sections manufactured in half or third of sections<br />
or rings and weighing up to 50 tons. The load’s<br />
centre of gravity is located outside the longitudinal<br />
axis; the weight is concentrated on one side and<br />
rests on the ends of the platform. The tower sections<br />
are subsequently assembled at the site. »<br />
The Megamax 2+4 is<br />
particularly suited for<br />
the transportation of<br />
wind tower sections.<br />
The range<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> is specialised in semi-trailers with payloads<br />
from 20 to more than 2,000 tonnes.<br />
MULTIMAX<br />
Stepframe semi-trailer, 2 to 10 axles, extendible<br />
up to 48 metres<br />
EUROMAX<br />
Stepframe semi-trailer with 2 to 4 axles, extendible,<br />
of extremely lightweight construction<br />
MEGAMAX<br />
Lowbed semi-trailer, with 1 to 5 axles,<br />
removable gooseneck, various types of lowbed,<br />
with free-swing-dolly of 1 to 3 axles<br />
GIGAMAX<br />
Lowbed semi-trailer with 3 or 4 axles and one swing<br />
axle integrated into the gooseneck<br />
VARIOMAX<br />
Lowbed semi-trailer,<br />
with intermediate swing axle dolly<br />
MODULMAX<br />
The concept behind the Modulmax offers the<br />
possibility of assembling modules with between<br />
2 and 6 axle lines, allowing payloads of over<br />
2,000 tons. Series S-Module and G-Module, all<br />
accessories available. Unique feature: the<br />
interchangeability with other makes<br />
TELEMAX<br />
Flat deck semi-trailer, from 2 to 6 axles,<br />
extendible up to 3 times up to 65 metres<br />
CARGOMAX<br />
Flat deck semi-trailer with 3 to 8 axles<br />
for crane counterweight<br />
PREFAMAX<br />
Inloader for the transport of<br />
concrete elements<br />
FLOATMAX<br />
Inloader for the<br />
transport of glass<br />
TIMBERMAX<br />
Semi-trailer for the transport of<br />
logs or faggot wood<br />
FLEXMAX<br />
2 – 5 axle self-steering trailer<br />
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VARIOMAX AND GIGAMAX LIGHT<br />
Star at the IAA<br />
The IAA Trade Show in Hannover will once again welcome the <strong>Faymonville</strong> team which will not be short<br />
of surprises. In store this time, among its many innovations, is a light version of the Variomax and<br />
Gigamax. A solution that enables lighter road convoys, but also shorter and more manoeuvrable ones.<br />
The <strong>Faymonville</strong> stand at the IAA trade show will once again host<br />
a whole range of novelties. Notably a lightened model of the<br />
Variomax and Gigamax model. This model has been subjected to<br />
a complete revision. The research and development have been<br />
carried over to the smallest detail. But why go to such pains to lighten<br />
it? Arnold Luxen, the head of sales, reveals the reasons : « From<br />
FAYMONVILLE AT THE IAA<br />
IAA Hannover 2012<br />
From the 20 to 27 of Semptember 2012<br />
Stand F-K40<br />
Vehicles on show :<br />
Giga-Z-6(2+4)HH-V-BB-A-30-6.15-17.5-2.75 PA<br />
The rear bogie Mega-Z-2H-V-ATX-A-18AT-6.80-17.5-2.54-TA with<br />
independent suspension<br />
G-Modul-SL-4<br />
TWIN AXLE 2 ND GENERATION<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> will also take advantage of the IAA show to present its<br />
2nd generation Twin Axle. This is an evolution of the independent<br />
hydraulic suspension, a technique first introduced by <strong>Faymonville</strong> in<br />
the special haulage industry almost fifteen years ago at the 1998<br />
Bauma show.<br />
The new Twin Axle II suspension has a number of winning features:<br />
12 ton load capacity per axle, a loading height of 780 mm in<br />
lowered position, a maximum steering angle of 57°, low<br />
maintenance and mileage costs, an easy wheel change system and<br />
added profitability.<br />
now on we will be offering these models with extra-light pendelaxles,<br />
that means 17.5” tyres and pendel-axles . Up to now, the pendel-axles<br />
were offered with certain technical buffers in terms of<br />
load capacity. These technical buffers where required in certain<br />
cases and in certain countries (16.5 tons/ axle in Great-Britain for<br />
example), but not always. This weighed down the system and was<br />
not justified for certain markets. Depending on the regulations that<br />
apply in the different countries, the lightweight model is the ideal solution.<br />
» <strong>Faymonville</strong> thus adapts not just to the needs of the client but<br />
also to the specific requirements of the various markets.<br />
Not as long<br />
But it’s not just the weight that matters. Arnold Luxen : « This lightweight<br />
model means that an axle can be spared, for example a<br />
Variomax 2 + 4 instead of a 2 + 5. One can equally rely on a<br />
6x4 truck instead of an 8x4 version. The route convoys are consequently<br />
not as long and therefore easier to manoeuvre. Plus, the special<br />
haulage permits are easier to obtain. »<br />
As a reminder, the light pendel-axles – a kind of axle which has successfully<br />
passed its tests* – enables the vehicle to have a better<br />
steering angle and the suspension clearance is higher than for<br />
beam axles.<br />
Finally, a few technical details on the model on show at the IAA<br />
trade show: it is a 2 + 4 axle Gigamax with 17.5” pendel-axles<br />
and tyres at the front and back. The length of the Gigamax with<br />
the truck fits within the 22 metre limitation. The load capacity<br />
per axle is 12 tons and the king pin load is 25 tons max. An<br />
ideal solution for the transportation of machines between 65 and<br />
75 tons.<br />
This 2 + 4 Giga will be on show with an adapter platform which links<br />
front and rear axles in order to obtain a straight flatbed. This model<br />
therefore enables two different transportation modes: as lowbed<br />
or as straight flatbed.<br />
* Let’s recall that the Megamax equipped with light pendel-axles won<br />
an Innovation Award at the same IAA Trade Show in 2008.
GIGAMAX 2+4<br />
WITH SPINE BED<br />
Techn. 5th wheel load.: 24,5 to<br />
Techn. ax le load.: 6 x 12 to<br />
Techn. payload: 74 to<br />
GIGAMAX 2+4<br />
WITH ADAPTER PLATFORM<br />
Techn. 5th wheel load: 24,5 to<br />
Techn. axle load: 6 x 12 to<br />
Techn. payload: 78 to<br />
PRODUCT TO THE MAX<br />
An ESTA Award<br />
for Hareket<br />
The Turkish special haulage company Hareket<br />
Heavy Lifting & Project Transportation Co., a loyal<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> client, has recently won an ESTA Award.<br />
Partly thanks to <strong>Faymonville</strong>’s Split S-Modules.<br />
Since 2004, The ESTA (European Association of abnormal road<br />
transport and mobile cranes) assigns every year its Awards of<br />
Excellence to transportation companies for a special, particularly<br />
complicated and innovative mission that has been successfully<br />
accomplished. This year the Award has been assigned to the<br />
Turkish company Hareket for the category « transportation of<br />
loads over 120 tons total weight ». And this for a mission which<br />
took place in Turkmenistan.<br />
This mission was achieved using a modular combination which<br />
included Split S-Modules supplied by <strong>Faymonville</strong> in a record<br />
time and modules of another brand.<br />
One more demonstration, if it were needed, of the perfect<br />
compatibility and interoperability of the <strong>Faymonville</strong> modules<br />
with modules of other brands.<br />
The Hareket company wins an ESTA Award partly<br />
thanks to <strong>Faymonville</strong>.<br />
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PENDEL-AXLES<br />
A totally integrated modular concept<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> has spent a lot of time in the development of pendel-axles for many years now. Today, the manufacturer is once again innovating by<br />
using a single axle design and a number of shared components for all its range of pendel-axles. One can even speak of a completely integrated<br />
modular concept, following a totally mastered development process.<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> uses for all its pendel-axles a single<br />
axle concept and many shared components.<br />
Guy Fickers, technical Director, explains the concept : « The idea is<br />
to cover the entire range of our heavy haulage semi-trailers with pendelaxle<br />
solutions based on an integrated modular concept. What’s<br />
new is that the entire range can rely on what one might call an<br />
optimized “construction platform”, resembling the Lego concept<br />
which is based on modular and standardized elements. »<br />
Three aspects<br />
To achieve such an optimized ‘construction platform’ three main<br />
elements must be taken into consideration: the design, the production/<br />
computer-integrated manufacturing and everything that concerns<br />
quality and ease of maintenance and servicing. Guy Fickers<br />
once more: « These are the three essential components of a completely<br />
mastered development process. At the design stage, the<br />
technical elements that satisfy certain functions or constraints (such<br />
as the weights, the bulk, the kinetic properties, the maximum loads,<br />
the vehicle’s expected lifespan, etc.) are determined.<br />
The production and computer-integrated manufacturing processes<br />
are the second pillar. Having a range of optimized pendel-axles is<br />
an essential condition to be able to set up a ‘factory within a factory’<br />
specifically designed for the production of these axles. By comput-<br />
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS<br />
Conception based primarily on standardization<br />
Data collection in the lab through sensors and analysis<br />
Simulation with analysis of the finished elements<br />
Optimal modular structural design<br />
‘In house’ or ‘in field’ testing<br />
er-
integrated manufacturing I am here referring to the techniques and<br />
methods to implement the production process. These include<br />
equipment such as welding robots and milling factories as well as<br />
specific units given over to the assembly of these pendel-axles. The<br />
aim is to achieve an optimal production process, which must<br />
necessarily be highly flexible with a well-defined target time and a<br />
reduced assembly line flow time.<br />
The third pillar of our optimized ‘construction platform’ is clearly the<br />
quality and the ease of maintenance and servicing. To optimize<br />
maintenance and the equipment’s life cycle, the entire range of<br />
axles is standardized using superior quality components (bearings,<br />
pins, axles, etc.). In terms of surface treatment quality, you should<br />
know for example that the metallization is foreseen as a standard<br />
feature on all pendelaxle bogies. <strong>Faymonville</strong> is the only brand to<br />
offer it because it can rely on a completely integrated in-house<br />
technology. As for servicing there is no need to repeat here the<br />
high level of competence and ability displayed by <strong>Faymonville</strong> in<br />
matters of after-sales service. Based on this, within the next 6 months,<br />
the concept will be established for the entire range of products<br />
requiring pendel-axles »<br />
The development itself<br />
From a technical point of view, the creation of an integrated<br />
modular concept requires a complete closed loop development<br />
The finite element calculation<br />
enables to analize the<br />
mechanical structure of the<br />
pendel-axles.<br />
process, as Guy Fickers illustrates : « The process begins with the<br />
design and the calculation which, in this particular instance, revolves<br />
around one essential element: standardization. Standardization<br />
provides a great competitive asset not only in terms of production,<br />
but also as a criterion for the design itself.<br />
Once the concept is established we begin a highly advanced<br />
simulation phase which entails the analysis of the finished elements<br />
(FEM), primarily focusing on all aspects involving mechanical<br />
welding and all critical components. This analysis stage is essential<br />
in order to come up with the optimal design. In order to be successful<br />
we work closely with universities, engineering departments<br />
and the Research and Development departments of key suppliers.<br />
The simulations are carried out based on true load cases: the data<br />
is recorded on test axles (equipped with sensors), driving on a test<br />
circuit.<br />
Then, one moves on to the structured prototype stage before proceeding<br />
to full-scales ‘in-house’ or ‘in the field’ tests , which include<br />
internal tests or tests performed in collaboration with specialized companies.<br />
These prototypes are tested in real or even extreme conditions<br />
in order to obtain validation. The development loop at this<br />
point has gone full circle.»<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> is currently implementing this integrated modular platform.<br />
Soon, the technical production of the pendel-axles will rely<br />
totally on this concept and will enable to equip all semi-trailers justifying<br />
such an axle configuration, going from the light pendel-axles<br />
PRODUCT TO THE MAX<br />
Soon, all of <strong>Faymonville</strong>’s pendel-axles will be based on a<br />
modular concept.<br />
(12 tons which may for example be used on a Vario Light and the<br />
Mega models) to the more imposing ones (with axle lines bearing<br />
up to 45 tons such as the Modulmax G-SL).<br />
The first products of this are available since this summer. They will<br />
have been subjected to the highest possible level of testing in order<br />
to guarantee unfailing reliability. With this integrated concept of<br />
a standardized platform, <strong>Faymonville</strong> will be in even better position<br />
– and that’s what really matters in the end - to offer the most suitable<br />
solution to its clients.<br />
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P. 12<br />
The new assembly hall for the modules (see also GTTM 18)<br />
is now operational at Büllingen.<br />
This additional hall enables a further increase in<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong>’s production capacity. The reason is simple : the<br />
demand for <strong>Faymonville</strong> modules has greatly increased<br />
lately. The interchangeability of the G and S modules with<br />
modules of other brands – a feature that is greatly appre-<br />
NEWS<br />
An increased production<br />
capacity for modular trailers<br />
ciated by our increasing number of clients – certainly has<br />
much to do with it.<br />
The Büllingen hall covers a surface area of 2,500 sq. m.<br />
with two 20 ton overhead cranes capable of lifting all<br />
elementsof the <strong>Faymonville</strong> product range which includes<br />
modules with between 2 and 6 axle lines and all their<br />
accessories.<br />
Prefamax is looking to conquer Russia<br />
It has been a talking point for some time, but now it’s for real: the first Prefamax<br />
trailers have been sold in Russia. Possibly the start of a big success story.<br />
As a reminder, the Prefamax have been designed specifically<br />
for the transportation of prefabricated walls. Russia,<br />
where many infrastructures are currently undergoing renovation<br />
involve the most modern industrial complexes, is<br />
a pioneer in matters of prefabricated elements. The new<br />
Russian factories of prefabricated elements, adapted to the<br />
new production, storage and transportation technologies<br />
have enabled the introduction of our Prefamax on the<br />
Russian market. And this time it’s for good. Two new factories<br />
– one in Moscow and the other on the shores of the<br />
Black Sea – will be using the first Prefamax trailers delivered<br />
to this country. One of these factories will be using<br />
them directly, while the other will be subcontracting them.<br />
The Prefamax has some good Russian years ahead of it.<br />
WHO’S WHO<br />
FAYMONVILLE<br />
Reception 32-80-640155 general@faymonville.com<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Alain Managing Director 32-80-640155 faymonville.alain@faymonville.com<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Yves Managing Director 32-80-640155 yves.faymonville@faymonville.com<br />
Fickers Guy Technical Director 32-80-640155 guy.fickers@faymonville.com<br />
Laurent Marie-Paule Account Department 352-26-9004173 accounts@faymonville.com<br />
Sales 352-26-9004155 sales@faymonville.com<br />
Luxen Arnold Sales Director 32-498-862545 arnold.luxen@faymonville.com<br />
Bader Frank Sales Germany South East 49-162-2537082 frank.bader@faymonville.com<br />
Balter Mario Sales Timbermax & more, AT, BE-Wallonia 32-493-248757 mario.balter@faymonville.com<br />
Bandel Alexander Sales Germany North East 49-162-2537081 alexander.bandel@faymonville.com<br />
Bartosik Krzysztof Sales Poland 48-516-028736 krzysztof.bartosik@faymonville.com<br />
Castelli Stéphane Sales France North West 33-6-07648228 stephane.castelli@faymonville.com<br />
Dupont William Sales France West 33-6-07645065 william.dupont@faymonville.com<br />
Gillet Gérard Sales France 32-498-870002 gerard.gillet@faymonville.com<br />
Hönen Paul Sales America, Asia 32-498-168159 paul.hoenen@faymonville.com<br />
Ihli Georg Sales CIS-Republics 32-49-1342911 georg.ihli@faymonville.com<br />
Noe Rainer Sales Modular Heavy Duty Systems 32-498-862542 rainer.noe@faymonville.com<br />
Pavin Pavel Sales Russia 7-495-5082124 pavel.pavin@faymonville.com<br />
Prümmer Christoph Sales RO, HU, Second Hand 32-498-862543 christoph.pruemmer@faymonville.com<br />
Rauw Manuela Sales Dealers, UK, IE, SCAN 32-498-875281 manuela.rauw@faymonville.com<br />
Schmitz Thomas Sales DE Centre, CH 49-162-2537083 thomas.schmitz@faymonville.com<br />
Thelen Julian Sales Africa, Middle East 32-499-51058 julian.thelen@faymonville.com<br />
Tomatis Giovanni Sales Italy 39-338-1123454 info.italia@faymonville.com<br />
Verhoeven Filip Sales BE-Flanders, NL 32-495-520455 filip.verhoeven@faymonville.com<br />
Purchase<br />
Frères Marc Purchase Manager 32-80-640155 purchase@faymonville.com<br />
FAYMONVILLE SERVICE<br />
Tangeten Remy Repair shop Director 32-495-242571 remy.tangeten@faymonville.com<br />
Droesch Daniel Repair service 32-80-640212 daniel.droesch@faymonville.com<br />
Jost Roger Repair service 32-80-640199 repair.service@faymonville.com<br />
Bartholemy Patrick Spare parts 32-80-640161 patrick.bartholemy@faymonville.com<br />
Ronny Kralack Spare parts 32-80-640274 ronny.kralack@faymonville.com<br />
24H/24H Service Timbermax & Cranes 32-80-640189<br />
24H/24H Service 32-80-640188<br />
Palm Viktor After Sales Director 32-80-640160 viktor.palm@faymonville.com<br />
Lux Freddy After Sales Manager (DE, FR, EN) 32-80-640377 after.sales@faymonville.com<br />
Dhur Paul After Sales Department (DE, FR, EN) 32-80-640303 paul.dhur@faymonville.com<br />
Heinen Marie-Louise After Sales Department (DE, FR, EN, NL) 32-80-640322 marie-louise.heinen@faymonville.com<br />
Josten Tanja After Sales Department (DE, FR, EN, NL) 32-80-640254 tanja.josten@faymonville.com<br />
Cias Katarzyna After Sales Department (RU,PL, EN, DE, FR) 32-80-640171 katarzyna.cias@faymonville.com<br />
FAYMONVILLE LEASE<br />
Dethier Francis Financial Director 352-26-9004350 info@faymonville-lease.com<br />
RENTING CAR-WTS<br />
Timmermans Kristof Sales Manager 32-498-862548 kristof.timmermans@rentingcar-wts.com<br />
Marquet Olivier Sales BE-Wallonia 32-496-551250 olivier.marquet@rentingcar-wts.com<br />
Balter Mario Sales BE-Flanders 32-493-248757 mario.balter@faymonville.com<br />
Meeuwissen Thomas Sales BE-Flanders 32-472-448215 thomas.meeuwissen@rentingcar-wts.com<br />
SECOND HAND COMMERCE<br />
Prümmer Christoph Sales Second Hand 32-498-862543 christoph.pruemmer@faymonville.com<br />
FAYMONVILLE - DEALERS<br />
ALS (FR) info-lag@als-remorques.com<br />
Ashbourne Truck Centre (IE) jse@eircom.net<br />
Avi Kosto (IL) avi.kosto@netvision.net.il<br />
Car Office Roponen Oy (FI) car.office.roponen@saunalahti.fi<br />
C.E. Remorques (MA) te@houffalize-trading.com<br />
CTE Trailers SRL (RO) codrut.negrei@ctetrailers.ro<br />
Dorkan Dis Ticaret (TR) info@dor-kan.com<br />
Erdmann Trailer Agency (SE) erdmann.kd@t-online.de<br />
ES-GE (DE) info@es-ge.de<br />
Euromarket Construction JSC (BG) emigroup@embrd.net<br />
<strong>Faymonville</strong> Ibérica (ES) info.iberica@faymonville.com<br />
Isos Trade Brno (CZ) info@isos.cz<br />
Scanbalt Trailer (EE) martink@scanbalttrailer.ee<br />
Scanbalt Trailer (LT) rimas@trailer.lt<br />
Scanbalt Trailer (LV) agris.dumins@trailer.lv<br />
Sarevi (FR) jm.besnier@sarevi.com<br />
Sud Remorques (FR) sudremorques@wanadoo.fr<br />
Tractor Parts Services (DZ) tps-algeria@tps-algeria.com<br />
Traffco (GB) sales@traffco.co.uk<br />
Trailerpartner A/S (DK) mail@trailerpartner.com<br />
Editor : Alain <strong>Faymonville</strong> Schwarzenbach 12 - B-4760 BÜLLINGEN ◆ MMM Bussines Media 0032 (0) 4 387 87 87 - e-mail : info@mmm.be