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Carrier Transicold Wins Noise Abatement Society’s Quiet Transport Award 2011
Vector™ 1550 City Unit Wins Prestigious John Connell Award
Warrington - 15 November 2011
Carrier Transicold has been recognised with the John Connell Enterprise in Quiet Transport Award 2011 by the Noise Abatement Society for its latest PIEK-certified refrigeration system, the Vector™ 1550 City unit. The award was presented at a special ceremony last week at the Palace of Westminster in London. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
This marks the second John Connell Award for Carrier Transicold. Honoured in the Innovation category in 2007 for its Vector 1850 City unit, Carrier Transicold was the first temperature controlled equipment manufacturer in Europe to offer a trailer refrigeration system meeting the stringent PIEK standards. This latest award follows just eight months after the Vector 1550 City unit’s launch, featuring new technology that offers fleets a mono-temperature solution combining low energy consumption, enhanced environmental performance, maximum cold chain protection and reduced noise.
“What makes the Vector 1550 City unit unique is its ability to meet the demanding PIEK legislation without requiring expensive trailer modifications, such as under trailer exhaust systems,” said Justin Grace, managing director, Carrier Transicold UK. “This makes it a seamless option for trailer manufacturers, particularly those that build their products onto a chassis-less trailer.
“As a market leader, customers look to us to provide innovative solutions to their distribution needs – and we are honoured to be recognised a second time with this distinguished award.”
The key difference between the Vector 1550 City unit and a standard Vector 1550 unit is the integration of a wireless ColdTouch display in the cab, which allows the driver to switch to PIEK mode en route, enabling fleets to benefit from a system optimised for both daytime and night-time use.
The Vector 1550 City unit provides the same advantages as the standard Vector 1550 model, including the use of Carrier Transicold’s patented all-electric technology, which removes serviceable parts to help lengthen product life, enhance reliability, lower fuel consumption and improve reliability. Critically, it achieves this whilst reducing the sound emitted by the standard Vector 1550 model by more than 10 decibels (dB), ensuring maximum sound emissions of just 59.5dB – below the 60dB PIEK standard.
It also uses the same mounting points and front wall opening as a standard trailer unit – ensuring the installation process remains similar to other standard Vector units, with no specific chassis work required, a characteristic welcomed by bodybuilders. It provides all this in a light weight package, weighing in at just 790 kg.
The new Vector 1550 City unit joins the more powerful Vector 1850 City multi- temperature system, which features the reefer's diesel engine mounted underneath the chassis in a specially insulated cabinet to offer quantifiable reductions in noise. In developing the optimised Vector 1550 City unit, Carrier Transicold has ensured that customers requiring only single temperature capability can benefit from the same quiet delivery opportunities without the need to specify a more powerful and more costly refrigeration system – and one which is naturally less fuel efficient when being used purely for less intensive single temperature operations.
Commenting on demand for the Vector 1550 City across Europe, Lionel Pourcheresse, product manager, Carrier Transicold Europe, said, “We have seen increased demand, from the retail business sector in particular, for low-noise units. The Vector 1550 City unit falls directly in line with this market development and has been entirely customer-driven. Using PIEK-certified refrigeration units demonstrates concern for the general well-being of both the public and drivers. Furthermore, it can constitute a strong differentiator for logistics companies and retailers operating in highly competitive and regulated markets.”
Established in the Netherlands in 2003 to respond to growing concerns from local government and supermarkets, PIEK standards stipulate that noise levels during night deliveries (from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) must not surpass 60dB, the equivalent of normal conversation. Under PIEK standards, night deliveries are permitted, but only if specific noise level restrictions are met. While the Netherlands paved the way in this field, numerous projects aimed at reducing noise pollution have since come to fruition in other European countries including France, the UK, Spain and Germany.
For more information, please visit www.carriertransicold.eu.
Carrier Transicold Launches Engineless Supra™ City Z Unit for Trucks
Warrington - 28 October 2011
Carrier Transicold’s new Supra™ City Z (Zero Engine) refrigeration unit for trucks eliminates the diesel engine within the unit to significantly reduce emissions and noise levels, while delivering constant refrigeration capacity even at idle speed. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
Carrier Transicold designed the Supra City Z unit to meet the needs of operators that distribute temperature-sensitive goods in urban or Low Emission Zones, and who are eager to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on cold chain protection. The engineless unit is the latest addition to Carrier Transicold’s growing “City” range of best-of-breed, environmentally-friendly solutions developed for eco-responsible transport professionals. The City range also includes the piek-certified Vector 1550 City and Vector 1850 City units.
“Our customers increasingly look to invest in solutions with strong environmental benefits while continuing to ensure cold chain protection and food safety standards as a top priority,” said David Appel, president, Carrier Transicold. “The Supra City Z unit is a result of listening to customers to develop a unit that leverages the reliability of the standard Supra unit while offering improved environmental performance.”
By removing the diesel engine, the Supra City Z unit derives its power from a hydraulic pump directly connected to the truck engine’s Power Take Off (PTO) to drive a hydraulic engine placed inside the refrigeration unit. This allows for transmission of mechanical force through the hydraulic fluid system and for energy from the truck engine to be converted into a steady supply of power that drives the refrigeration system. Variable displacement technology, in the form of an oil pump combined with an electronic controller to regulate the hydraulic engine, allows the Supra City Z unit to deliver high and constant cooling capacity regardless of truck engine speed.
Relying on the Euro 5-compliant truck engine for power, the Supra City Z unit helps to significantly reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. Using a hydraulic engine also eliminates the primary source of noise from the refrigeration system.
The Supra City Z unit integrates the insulation equipment from the Supra “Silent” version, thereby reducing noise levels to 62 dB in stand-by mode. It is available in multi-temperature configuration, providing wide flexibility for multi-product deliveries.
“The Supra City Z unit extends environmental benefits to the Supra range’s proven reliability and performance, which offers enhanced product protection and lower operating costs as a result of extended unit life and reduced downtime,” said Lionel Pourcheresse, product manager, Carrier Transicold.
The Supra City Z unit is able to optimise Carrier Transicold’s DataCold™ performance tracking system to independently record temperature in compliance with European Union legislation. Additionally, Carrier’s Foretrack™ telematics solution enables operators to optimise fleet management and cold chain monitoring remotely and in real time via GPS/GPRS technology. The customer receives information on truck temperatures, refrigeration unit performance and vehicle location via email, SMS alerts or through the Web. The Supra City Z unit is backed by Carrier Transicold’s extensive, reliable after-sales network, which contributes to delivering maximum operational efficiency while helping customers meet the business demands of the highly competitive refrigerated transport sector. Carrier Transicold’s European network is composed of more than 550 service points with 1,700 fully-trained technicians proficient in the installation, maintenance and repair of all Carrier Transicold refrigeration products. A multi-lingual call center provides customers with 24-hour assistance in 17 languages.
“As with any Carrier Transicold product, our customers have the comfort of knowing that support will always be at hand should it be needed,” said Johan Duysters, EMEA aftermarket director, Carrier Transicold. “We pride ourselves on the efficiency and responsiveness of our teams, who can quickly be on site anywhere in the region to help protect the valuable or perishable goods that our customers transport.”
The Supra City Z unit is available now in three sizes: the Supra City Z 900 (9,020 watts), Supra City Z 1000 (11,100 watts) and Supra City Z 1000 MT (11,100 watts, multi-temperature) for a load capacity of up to 19 tonnes.
For more information, please visit www.carriertraniscold.eu.
Carrier Transicold Service Partners Rewarded for Performance Improvements
WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, Sept. 26, 2011
CB Refrigeration, also known as Carrier Transicold North West, has been named “Service Partner of the Year 2011” as part of Carrier Transicold’s Performance Assessment and Competitive Excellence (PACE) awards programme. Carrier Transicold, a unit of Carrier Corp., the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions and a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers.
The PACE programme, launched in 2008, measures the performance of Carrier Transicold’s network of service partners against 25 rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which are monitored in real-time via unique web management software.
Compliance to 45 individual service standards, ranging from branding to the quality of workshop facilities, are physically audited as part of the PACE programme to ensure customer satisfaction levels remain consistently high. Carrier Transicold has reported a 28 per cent cumulative rise in performance levels across its UK service partner network while continuing to invest in the PACE programme.
In addition to CB Refrigeration, Carrier Transicold Manchester and Carrier Transicold Southern – taking second and third places respectively in the programme – also earned “Premier Service Partner” status. Pullman Fleet Services’ operation in Tamworth, which trades as Carrier Transicold Central, was named as the “Most Improved Service Partner,” building further on its strong 2010 performance.
“Our service partners really stepped-up to the mark this year as the KPIs were tougher than ever before,” said Scott Dargan, operations director for Carrier Transicold UK. “The result was an increase in overall performance since the programme was launched three years ago. There is no room for complacency in maintaining a strong brand reputation; our service partners strengthen our offering by providing a consistent and reliable service to our customers.”
KPIs measured as part of the award criteria include planned maintenance completion rates, breakdown response times, first time fixes and spares availability. Carrier Transicold believes these measurements directly translate into a more efficient and cost-effective service across the board.
“We have continued to make financial investments into our partners’ businesses this year,” added Dargan. “These are offered in accordance with each partners’ overall standing in the PACE programme and in recognition of the efforts made to improve individual performance levels.”
The Carrier Transicold network is made up of 25 service partners across the UK – including more than 180 mobile engineers – that manage the installation, service and repair of temperature controlled equipment fitted to vans, trucks and trailers.
Trial Without Errors: Arla Foods Completes Successful Trial and Updates Trailer Fleet with Vector™ 1550 Technology from Carrier Transicold
WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, June 28, 2011
Following a successful six-month road trial, Arla Foods, one of the country’s leading dairy companies, has purchased 21 new Vector™ 1550 low-noise trailer refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold. Arla Foods was selected by Carrier Transicold as one of several European fleets to run detailed performance trials of the Vector 1550 unit in 2010 prior to the new model’s launch. Carrier Transicold, a unit of Carrier Corp., the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions and a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers.
Moving from the trial to purchase phase further establishes Carrier Transicold as the primary supplier of temperature-controlled transport systems for Arla Foods’ refrigerated fleet.
“Specifying Vector 1550 systems is a natural progression for us following the performance of earlier Vector family technology in our fleet,” said Gordon Irvine, technical director (distribution), Arla Foods. “Carrier Transicold promised a lighter, more fuel efficient and more cost-effective solution for mono-temperature applications; and that’s exactly what we received. The system is extremely efficient and is a much more optimised unit closer to our operational requirements.”
Showcasing Carrier Transicold’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, the Vector 1550 features all-electric technology and meets several challenges of the transport refrigeration industry, including low energy consumption, enhanced environmental performance, and maximum cold-chain protection. The new Vector 1550 units are fitted to single-deck tri-axle Montracon trailers and form part of Arla Foods’ ongoing fleet replacement programme.
Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1550 technology builds on the success of the current Vector 1850 model, already widely used in the Arla Foods fleet. Purpose-designed for mono-temperature applications, the new unit combines a cooling capacity of 14,800 watts with lower fuel consumption. The optimised energy consumption is achieved by a patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economizer, enabling the use of a 1.5-litre diesel engine compared with the 2.2-litre engine found in the Vector 1850.
In comparison to conventional belt-driven systems, the Vector 1550 units feature Carrier’s patented all-electric technology, which significantly reduces refrigerant leak rates by using fewer parts and joints. In addition, they also offer low fuel consumption, reducing the unit’s overall carbon impact by up to 35 per cent compared to traditional technology – the equivalent of removing 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per unit per year. Using the Vector 1550 in its fleet supports Arla Foods’ environmental strategy, which sets out to achieve a 34 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions in its operations by 2020.
The 21 new units join a 300-plus trailer fleet that will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Arla Foods’ dairies in Oakthorpe and Hatfield Peverel. They will be used to support the delivery of packaged milk to supermarkets nationwide. Each Vector 1550 system is expected to clock up to 2,500 engine running hours per year, whilst covering more than 140,000 km annually. The trailers are expected to remain in service with Arla Foods for at least eight years.
The Vector 1550 delivery is also combined with a planned 12-month trial of Foretrack™, Carrier Transicold’s GPRS-based fleet management and tracking system. For more information about Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1550 system, please visit www.vector1550.com.
Rick Bestwick Refrigerated Fleet Adds Carrier Transicold Vector™1550 Technology
WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, May 23, 2011
The key to cost efficiency is through strategic and trusted partnerships with suppliers, according to cold storage and transport specialist company Rick Bestwick, which has taken delivery of five new trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold’s powerful Vector™1550 transport refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold is a unit of Carrier Corp., the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, improving the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier Corp. is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The Chesterfield-based firm prides itself on being able to deliver temperature sensitive products to 75 per cent of the UK in under three hours, relying heavily on proven technology and equipment to meet demand and remain competitive.
“We run a smart operation that must adapt to the changing needs of customers, and this is mirrored in the service we receive from Carrier Transicold,” said Kevin Hancock, commercial director of Rick Bestwick. “Every business is looking to improve its operations and share savings with customers, and we are confident the new Vector 1550 systems will help us achieve both of these targets. Early indications suggest these units are going to be very competitive on fuel and allow rapid pull-down to the set point.”
Vector 1550 technology features a patented design to offer reduced fuel consumption, achieved with the combination of a hermetic compressor and economiser – allowing for the use of a 1.5 litre diesel engine. The units benefit from all-electric technology, which contains fewer serviceable parts and joints than conventional belt-driven systems. This also allows for industry-leading pull-down and temperature control, increased reliability and uptime, reduced maintenance requirements and lower refrigerant leak rates.
The new Montracon tri-axle trailers break the mould for Rick Bestwick in that they are the first vehicular assets to be acquired on long-term rental – the firm previously owned 100 per cent of its fleet outright. Rick Bestwick has also ordered an additional four trailers from DMC Trailer Rentals, all outfitted with Vector 1550 units.
Hancock added, “You can’t bury your head in the sand and rely on tradition. Technology and the way fleets are acquired and managed are constantly evolving, and savings are there for the taking, but you have to be willing to think long-term and consider whole-life costs.”
DMC Trailer Rentals is a strong supporter of Carrier Transicold’s products, having specified Vector and Carrier Maxima® trailer refrigeration technology on 75 per cent of its temperature controlled rental fleet.
“The service and support offered by Carrier Transicold is second to none,” said Kevin Cook, director of DMC Trailer Rentals. “We can clearly see the benefits of the Vector 1550 technology and are keen to introduce this, in turn, to our customers.”
The new trailers, which are fleet replacements, are expected to cover 160,000 km annually and will operate 24/7, carrying frozen and chilled foods. They are covered by Carrier Transicold Golden Cold® fixed cost maintenance contracts. This includes all maintenance recommended by Carrier Transicold, carried out by manufacturer-trained technicians using genuine replacement parts, plus access to 24-hour breakdown assistance throughout the UK.
Over Ninety-Nine Per Cent Availability Ensures Carrier Transicold Tops Tesco’s Shopping List
April 15th, 2011
Fleet availability and total lifecycle costs are top of the agenda for Tesco following an order for more than 400 transport refrigeration systems from Carrier Transicold. The order comprises a mix of 306 Vector® 1850 trailer units and 105 Supra® 750 and Supra 850 multi temperature units for short urban trailers and rigid trucks. The new units will deliver increased efficiency savings and help the supermarket chain achieve environmental targets. Carrier Transicold is a unit of Carrier Corp., the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, improving the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier Corp. is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Key to securing the order was a 99.7 per cent vehicle availability measurement across Tesco’s entire refrigerated transport fleet fitted with Carrier Transicold equipment, up from 99.4 per cent in 2009 and consistently exceeding a customer target of 95 per cent. The statistics are based on a series of key performance indicators measured by Carrier Transicold to demonstrate fleet uptime.
“It’s all about availability,” said Richard Ash, buying manager for Tesco. “When fridges need repairing, response times are critical as vehicles are likely to be carrying loads. Fleet availability and temperature integrity is not an area where we are prepared to compromise, and with Carrier we don’t have to. If something works and is advantageous to the company, we stick with it.”
Central to the order is the delivery of 32 new triple-compartment double-deck Gray & Adams trailers equipped with Vector 1850 temperature controlled systems. This investment is in line with Tesco’s plans to further reduce road miles with the use of double-deck trailers. As well, 274 new triple-compartment single-deck trailers, also equipped with Vector 1850 units, will join the fleet. These powerful Carrier Transicold Vector 1850 systems offer quick pull down and temperature control, with the unique ability to cool and heat at the same time. This enables Tesco to accurately maintain different set points ranging from -30ºC to +32ºC in each of the trailer’s three compartments – allowing any combination of ambient, chilled and frozen produce to be carried together.
Justin Grace, managing director of Carrier Transicold UK, said, “Tesco has made major commitments to its environmental responsibilities and it’s a compliment that our technology has been selected to be part of that. We are constantly developing our products to meet the latest customer requirements, and this is a great example of that dedication.”
The Vector 1850 units feature patented all-electric technology, removing 17 serviceable parts which, with traditional technology, would need to be routinely maintained and replaced, using resources such as copper, steel and rubber. Additionally, at the end of a Vector unit’s life, 94 per cent of components can be recycled.
Vector refrigeration technology also reduces the risk of refrigerant leaks by 30 per cent. A semi-hermetic compressor helps to reduce potential refrigerant escapes by up to 12 per cent per year compared to a conventional system. This allows an average carbon emission reduction of nearly 80 per cent per annum.
The order also includes 39 Supra 850 multi-temperature units mounted on short urban trailers – marking Tesco’s first volume order from trailer manufacturer, Lawrence David. Further Supra 750 multi-temperature units will be fitted to 66 new 16- and 18- tonne rigid trucks with bodywork built by Solomons.
Every Carrier Transicold system has been supplied with a Golden Cold® maintenance contract to cover its projected life on the fleet. Ash believes that the security of the maintenance contract adds to the attractiveness of the Carrier Transicold offering.
“A large part of our refrigerated fleet relies on Carrier; we are comfortable with the whole-life cost of the technology and are confident that the capital investment is soon realised through exemplary availability and strong environmental credentials,” added Ash.
Carrier Transicold Expands Vector™ Range with Piek-Certified Vector 1550 City
March — 29-11
New Unit Enables Night Deliveries, Improves Driver and “Neighbour” Comfort, with Standard Installation
HARDENBERG, The Netherlands, Carrier Transicold’s latest innovation, the Vector™ 1550 City refrigeration unit (“Vector 1550 City”) for trailers, will be introduced at the Carrosserie Vakdagen show in Hardenberg today. Generating a noise level below 60 decibels and benefiting from standard installation, the unit has been certified compliant with Piek, Europe’s most stringent noise abatement standard.
Established in the Netherlands in 2003 to respond to growing concerns from local government and supermarkets, Piek standards stipulate that noise levels during night deliveries (from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) must not surpass 60 decibels, the equivalent of normal conversation. Under Piek standards, night deliveries are permitted, but only if specific noise level restrictions are met. While the Netherlands paved the way in this field, numerous projects aimed at reducing noise pollution have since come to fruition in other European countries including France, the UK, Spain and Germany.
Benefiting from standard installation, the Vector 1550 City meets the requirements of customers receiving deliveries at night who are concerned with the comfort of both local residents and drivers. The Vector 1550 City also provides the advantages of the standard Vector 1550 unit and its all-electric technology, including low fuel consumption, improved reliability and light weight.
“We have seen a rising demand, from the retail business sector in particular, for low-noise units,” said Lionel Pourcheresse, product manager, Carrier Transicold Europe. “The Vector 1550 City is very much in line with this market development and is customer-driven. Using Piek-certified refrigeration units demonstrates concern for the general well-being of the public and drivers. This can constitute a strong differentiator for transporters and end customers operating on highly competitive and regulated markets.”
Complying with Piek standards, the new Vector 1550 City expands Carrier Transicold’s “City” range, already composed of Vector 1850 City and Vector 1850 MT City units. The Vector 1550 City offers numerous benefits for transporters, retailers, bodybuilders, drivers and the general population, enabling night deliveries and overcoming many of the challenges of distribution in urban or sensitive areas, notably in terms of efficient supply chain, noise, traffic congestion, road security, pollution and fuel consumption.
By expanding the periods allowed for store deliveries, supermarket shelves are better stocked and consumers better served. In addition, night deliveries lead to less time being spent on the road and hence fewer road accidents, lower CO2 emissions and less fuel consumption, improving the supermarket’s bottom-line. Residential neighbors also will appreciate not having their sleep disturbed thanks to quieter deliveries.
The Vector 1550 City uses the same mounting points and front wall opening as a standard trailer unit. The installation process therefore remains the same as for other units of the Vector range, with no specific chassis work required, a characteristic welcomed by bodybuilders. It is also light weight at 790 kg.
A Piek-certified refrigeration unit accommodates healthier working conditions for drivers on the road and better quality of sleep for long haul-drivers who are obliged to rest regularly to avoid driver fatigue and potential accidents. Neighbouring drivers will also reap the benefits.
The Vector 1550 City capitalizes on the benefits of the standard Vector 1550 unit, combining low fuel consumption with adequate refrigeration capacity. The optimized energy consumption of the Vector 1550 unit is achieved by a patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economizer, enabling the use of a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The economizer function supplies up to a 40 per cent increase in refrigeration capacity during pull-down, which is automatically reduced during the temperature regulation phase. By delivering adequate capacity according to the refrigeration phases, energy consumption is drastically reduced while maintaining exceptional cold chain performance.
The Vector 1550 City refrigeration unit will be presented at the Carrosserie Vakdagen show in Hardenberg, from 29 to 31 March 2011, Hall 7, Stand 509.
For more information visit www.Vector1550.com
NR Evans Enhances Fleet with Carrier Transicold’s New Vector® 1550 Units
WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, February 22, 2011
Essential savings in fuel and maintenance costs are hallmarks of success for Welsh haulier NR Evans, as it adds five new Vector® 1550 refrigerated trailer units from Carrier Transicold to its fleet to keep dairy products chilled to perfection. Carrier Transicold is a unit of Carrier Corp., the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, improving the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier Corp. is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The addition of the versatile Vector 1550 units marks the Carmarthen-based temperature controlled distribution specialist’s first use of Carrier trailer refrigeration technology. The new tri-axle refrigerated box trailers, built to bespoke specifications by Chereau, will be utilised as part of NR Evans’ contract with Dairy Crest for milk operations to major supermarkets nationwide.
“There are two main elements to delivering value,” said Roger Noke, group transport manager at NR Evans. “One is to move with the demands of customers, and the second is to make good business decisions that reduce overheads and enable us to remain competitive.
“Our goal is to reduce maintenance costs and fuel usage, and we believe that the latest technology from Carrier will help us achieve that. We have fitted Carrier’s Supra® truck units on several of our rigid vehicles over the last few years, and these have performed well. The service we have received has also been exemplary. It therefore made sense to use Carrier technology to achieve further operational improvements.
“We were motivated to adopt the Vector 1550 technology because of the anticipated improvement in fuel economy and the comparative cost of contract maintenance.”
The Vector 1550 is perfectly suited to mono-temperature operations, combining a smaller capacity of 14,800 Watts with lower fuel consumption. A patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economiser allows for optimised energy consumption and enables the use of a smaller 1.5 litre diesel engine. Additionally, all-electric technology allows for increased reliability and uptime as units contain fewer serviceable parts.
The new trailers, which are additions to the NR Evans fleet, will operate 24/7 out of the company’s Aldridge depot, and each unit will be covered by Carrier Transicold’s five-year Golden Cold® fixed cost repair and maintenance agreement. This includes all maintenance recommended by Carrier Transicold, genuine replacement parts and 24-hour breakdown assistance throughout the UK.
NR Evans runs more than 200 vehicular assets, including 110 trailers, 70 artics, 30 rigid trucks and four vans. The company estimates that each new trailer will travel 150,000 km per year and anticipates these trailers will remain in the fleet for the next seven years.
“It’s encouraging to see the initial trust in our technology grow into subsequent orders and indeed, into other application areas,” said Bob Talbot, key account manager for Carrier Transicold UK. “NR Evans is a prime example of a company that meticulously analyses its business aspirations whilst keeping the needs of its customers front-of-mind.”
Carrier Transicold Supra® 550 Units Unlikely to Wake Neighbours in Dorset
February 2, 2011
Dorset-based Dovey Premium Products (DPP) has selected Carrier Transicold to supply low-noise refrigeration technology across 100 per cent of its fleet. This change in suppliers marks the company’s first use of Carrier technology as it aims to reduce environmental impact across the business.
DPP – a supplier of premium chicken products to restaurants and wholesalers nationwide – has specified Carrier’s low-noise Supra® 550 unit on its four new 7.5 tonne MAN trucks to minimise disruption during quiet hours, reduce its carbon footprint and lower its operating costs.
“Our reputation has been built on the consistent quality of our brand,” said Geoffrey Dovey, CEO of Dovey Premium Products. “But with temperature sensitive products we have to rely heavily on the technology that helps us to transport them. We are located in a beautiful part of the country, and our headquarters back onto a residential estate, so we needed a temperature controlled system that would be sympathetic to our surroundings while offering us increased value for money.”
The Supra 550 unit is perfectly suited to the high quality demands of DPP as it is one of the most accessible and serviceable truck systems available. Many truck systems have generators that are installed in confined spaces beneath the truck engine, which can be difficult and time-intensive to access when service is necessary.
Instead, the Supra 550 unit uses an independent diesel drive system that can be easily, quickly and safely accessed. This feature minimises the length of downtime related to service, which can lower the cost of ownership. Additionally, the independent diesel drive system maintains temperature integrity regardless of engine speed. All Carrier truck refrigeration units are designed to operate with low noise levels and to deliver the optimum balance of low engine emissions and high fuel economy through more efficient combustion.
Justin Grace, managing director of Carrier Transicold UK, commented, “Dovey Premium Products made this decision to move to a new technology and supplier, encouraged by the strength of the Supra 550 product to help it achieve very specific business objectives.”
DPP estimates that each vehicle will complete 70,000 km per year and will remain on the fleet for five years. During this time, the Supra units will be covered by Carrier’s Golden Cold® fixed cost repair and maintenance agreement. This includes all maintenance recommended by Carrier Transicold, carried out by manufacturer-trained technicians using genuine replacement parts, plus access to 24-hour breakdown assistance throughout the UK.
Carrier Transicold supply 15 new Vector 1550 trailer refrigeration units to Dairy Crest
11 January 2011
Offering superior cold chain protection while reducing the impact on the environment, Carrier Transicold's versatile Vector 1550 all-electric trailer refrigeration unit is taking to the road with one of the UK's leading chilled dairy foods companies.
Dairy Crest's order for 15 Vector 1550 units makes it the first UK fleet to operate the Vector 1550 temperature controlled system, following close consultation with Carrier representatives at September's IAA show in Hanover, Germany, where this new model was launched. As a supplier to major supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide, Dairy Crest will use the Vector 1550 units to maintain precise temperature control (+/- 0.3°C) when delivering its top brands, including Cathedral City cheddar, Clover spread and Country Life® butter, together with a wide range of milk products.
"The Vector 1550 unit offers the perfect blend of refrigeration capacity and low energy consumption," said Trevor Thompson, category manager for Dairy Crest's commercial fleet. "Our new trailers have been developed to bespoke specifications by Gray and Adams and will carry temperature sensitive loads 24/7. With such a demanding operation, it is essential we use technology that will handle this flawlessly; it was clear from our discussions with Carrier that this was the unit for us."
Featuring all-electric technology, the Vector 1550 unit contains fewer serviceable parts and joints than conventional models, which allows for increased reliability and uptime, reduced refrigerant leak rates, unparalleled pull-down and temperature control and reduced maintenance requirements.
The Vector 1550 unit builds on the success of the powerful Vector 1850 unit by combining a reduced capacity of 14,800 Watts with low fuel consumption - making it perfectly suited to mono temperature operations. This optimised energy consumption is achieved by a patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economiser, enabling the use of a smaller 1.5-litre diesel engine. The economiser function supplies up to a 40 per cent increase in refrigeration capacity during pull-down, which is automatically reduced during the temperature regulation phase.
Such low fuel consumption helps to reduce the total cost of ownership for customers whilst also cutting overall carbon impact by up to 35 per cent compared to conventional systems - the equivalent of removing 2.8 tons of CO2 per unit per year.
Justin Grace, managing director, Carrier Transicold UK, added, "Dairy Crest has been a Carrier operator for many years, and it's great to see established customers improving their business with our innovations. After all, that's what it's about: working hard to bring operational improvements and cost savings through advanced technologies."
Dairy Crest estimates that its new trailers will remain on the fleet for seven years, with each trailer covering approximately 180,000 km per year. They join a fleet totalling more than 3,500 vehicular assets, including 250 tractor units, 400 trailers, 400 rigid trucks and 2,500 vans. Sixty per cent of its refrigerated fleet relies on Carrier Transicold technology.
Foretrack™ Fleet Management Pays for Itself for 3 Distribution
November 8, 2010
Foretrack™, the unique fleet management and satellite tracking system offered by Carrier Transicold, is paying for itself and helping to reduce vehicle emissions, according to one customer that is funding the use of this satellite technology from the reduction achieved in fuel consumption across its fleet.
Kings-Lynn-based 3 Distribution Ltd. specified the Foretrack system earlier this year across its 26 commercial vehicles running Carrier refrigeration units. A solution was sought after 3 Distribution’s trials with other aftermarket fleet management systems failed to meet the company’s requirements on demanding multi-drop and multi-collection contracts.
“It is refreshing to find a system that integrates into our existing technology and delivers on its promises,” said Patrick Finch, director of 3 Distribution. “Not only do we now have real-time visibility of the entire temperature controlled fleet, but we have the additional bonus of monitoring the performance of all refrigeration units instantaneously.
“We calculated that even a one per cent reduction in fuel consumption across the fleet would effectively pay for operating the system. So far, we have achieved a three per cent saving, just as the team at Carrier suggested we would.”
The Foretrack system allows customers to see the status of each refrigeration unit within the fleet, including temperature, running time, set point, downtime, and, on the tracking side, the exact location of the vehicle, average speed, journey length and time, cumulative distance travelled and routes taken. E-mail or SMS alerts are also sent to the transport office to highlight any unexpected deviation from the set point.
“We can now analyse many aspects of the business with far more clarity and identify areas for cost savings and operational efficiencies,” Finch added. “We can ensure that our customers are kept informed on the status of their deliveries and answer queries with the immediacy required.”
As well as having instant access to fleet information via a secure Internet log-in, 3 Distribution can also generate comprehensive reports at the touch of a button. The Foretrack system also allows the company’s drivers to better plan their routes by giving visibility to driver behaviour statistics.
Justin Grace, managing director, Carrier Transicold UK, said, “It’s great to see that customers like 3 Distribution are using the Foretrack system to its full potential and, more importantly, reaping the benefits in cost reductions brought about by user-friendly data and trend analysis.”
3 Distribution Ltd. specialises in the temperature controlled distribution of food products nationwide. It operates a modern fleet of commercial vehicles, including 26 tractor units, operating with 26-pallet refrigerated trailers, plus two smaller 26 tonne rigid vehicles, also with refrigerated bodywork.
For more information visit www.carrierforetrack.com
Carrier Transicold Launches Versatile Vector 1550 Trailer Unit
HANOVER, Germany, Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010
Carrier Transicold introduced its latest technological innovation, the Vector® 1550 trailer refrigeration unit, at the IAA Show today. Featuring all-electric technology, the Vector 1550 unit meets several challenges of the transport refrigeration industry, ensuring low energy consumption, enhanced environmental performance and maximum cold-chain protection.
The new Vector 1550 unit builds on the success of the Vector 1850 unit, combining a capacity of 14,800 W with lower fuel consumption. The optimized energy consumption of the Vector 1550 unit is achieved by a patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economizer, enabling the use of a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The economizer function supplies up to a 40 percent increase in refrigeration capacity during pull-down, which is automatically reduced during the temperature regulation phase. By delivering adequate capacity according to the refrigeration phases, energy consumption is drastically reduced while maintaining exceptional cold-chain performance.
In addition, the Vector 1550 unit delivers faster temperature pull-down, reaching the desired set point up to 25 percent faster compared to conventional technology and with extremely precise temperature control (+/ 0.3 degrees Celsius). The all-electric technology provides the Vector 1550 unit with a constant heating capacity of 8,800 W regardless of weather conditions, which means the unit offers extremely fast defrost. Finally, homogeneous temperature distribution is achieved thanks to optimum airflow, up to 12 percent higher than with conventional technologies.
Excellent performance goes hand in hand with high reliability. Customers will benefit from Carrier Transicold’s industry-pioneering experience in all-electric technology for refrigerated trailer applications. Initially introduced by Carrier Transicold in the late-1990s, all-electric refrigeration technology removes a large number of serviceable parts from the refrigeration cycle, substantially reducing maintenance and downtime. A recently concluded 12-month survey on a 700-trailer fleet operated by a major UK retail chain showed a 99.4 percent availability rate with Vector-equipped trailers.
The Vector 1550 unit helps shipping customers and distribution operations improve perishable transport and delivery while diminishing environmental impact. With fewer parts and joints, Carrier’s patented all-electric technology dramatically reduces refrigerant leaks compared to conventional belt-driven technology.
The Vector 1550 unit’s low fuel consumption reduces its overall carbon impact by up to 35 percent compared to conventional systems, the equivalent of removing 2.8 tons of CO2 per unit per year.
The Vector 1550 unit is also one of the lightest trailer refrigeration units on the market (739 kilograms) and operates with low noise emissions (71 decibels), which makes it ideal for urban applications and ensures excellent driver comfort for long-distance transport. The Vector 1550 unit offers the straightforward LogiCOLD® control interface, a user-friendly controller with functions that can be customized to fit various distribution schemes and types of goods transported. The Vector 1550 unit also features the Foretrack® option, a web-based monitoring system that provides fleet managers with real time temperature and refrigeration unit information and enables remote diagnostics.
“Customers will benefit from the Vector 1550 unit’s consistency of temperature with optimized energy consumption for long haul transport applications and unrivalled temperature accuracy for distribution applications,” said Bertrand Gueguen, managing director, Carrier Transicold Europe. “The versatility of the Vector 1550 in transporting a variety of perishable and temperature-sensitive goods makes it the perfect fit for a wide range of logistical applications.”
The Vector 1550 refrigeration unit will be displayed at the IAA show in Hanover, from Sept. 23-30 in Hall 27, Stand E28.
For more information visit www.Vector1550.com
CTUK wins 2009 UTC EH&S Award for Safety Innovation
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the nomination submitted by Carrier Transicold United Kingdom has won the prestigious 2009 UTC EH&S Award for EH&S Innovation.
This unique safety harness system allows field service engineers to perform maintenance on truck mounted refrigeration units without compromising service time, quality or safety.
Awarded directly from the United Technologies EH&S team the brief for the UTC EH&S Innovation Award is "intended to encourage innovative solutions to the environmental, health or safety challenges faced by UTC business units. Intentionally broad in scope, this award will be given to the business unit that developed the most creative and effective environment, health or safety program, process, or system used to solve an unusually difficult environmental, health or safety challenge. The project may highlight a site-specific or regional solution and may be awarded as a partnership with a non-UTC entity such as a contractor or non-governmental organization."
Congratulations go to Ross Thomson Aftermarket Development Manager who spent a huge amount of time developing and deploying this system.
Scott Dargan
Waitrose Puts Vector® 1850 Refrigeration Systems with All-Electric Technology to the Test
With the delivery of 25 new trailers, each mounted with Carrier Transicold’s Vector® 1850 multi-temperature low-noise refrigeration systems, Waitrose has begun a major trial of Carrier’s innovative Vector technology within its 320-strong fleet of refrigerated trailers.
The specification of the Vector 1850 unit on each of the new 13.2 metre Gray & Adams trailers is the result of a decision by Waitrose Fleet Engineer Ray Collington to evaluate the front wall-mounted Carrier Transicold units in comparison with the undermount temperature controlled systems traditionally fitted across the fleet.
Commenting on the new trailers, Collington said: “We wanted to see how a regular front wall-mounted refrigeration unit would perform, so we worked closely with Carrier Transicold and Gray & Adams to design a trailer which would meet our bespoke requirements. Selecting the Vector 1850 system also allows us to put Carrier’s all-electric technology to the test for the first time.”
Carrier’s patented all-electric technology is designed to reduce the number of serviceable parts, such as belts, clutch and shaft seal, in every Vector 1850 refrigeration system to help lengthen the product life and enhance reliability. Furthermore, 94 per cent of the components used in a Vector 1850 unit can be recycled at the end of its operating life.
Each Vector 1850 offers unparalleled pull down and temperature control, with the unique ability to cool and heat at the same time. This enables Waitrose to accurately maintain different set points ranging from -30C to +32C in each of the trailer’s three compartments.
The temperature in the front compartment is regulated by the Vector 1850 host unit, with a powerful full-width dual-discharge evaporator, ensuring different set points are maintained in the centre and rear compartments.
The new trailers are operating from Waitrose’s regional distribution centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, making deliveries to Waitrose stores across southern England. These locations include both high street and suburban sites, with the Vector’s low noise kit ensuring sound emissions do not exceed 72 decibels.
Each trailer has been supplied with a 10-year Golden Cold® fixed cost repair and maintenance agreement. This includes all maintenance recommended by Carrier Transicold, carried out by manufacturer-trained technicians using genuine replacement parts, plus 24-hour breakdown assistance throughout the UK.
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