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www.faymonville.com<br />

N°19 - September 2012<br />

MAX Trailer,<br />

<strong>Faymonville</strong>’s new brand<br />

P. 06 P. 08 P. 12<br />

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 />

P. 03


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 />

P. 04<br />

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


P. 05<br />

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


P. 06<br />

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 />

P. 07


P. 08<br />

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 />

P. 09


P. 10<br />

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 />

P. 11


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

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