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When trailers run longer
The economic challenges in the transport industry mean that trailers are used for much longer today than they were just a few years ago. Many fleet operators are therefore examining how the service life of existing vehicles can be extended economically and technically for another operational life. Classic refurbishment is increasingly developing into a strategic approach to fleet management that reduces investment costs, ensures availability and at the same time supports sustainability goals.
However, in order for a trailer to remain economical, reliable and safe on the road after many years of use, the quality of the components used is important. This is exactly where BPW comes in: as an original equipment manufacturer and system partner, the running gear specialist accompanies customers throughout the entire life cycle of a trailer, from initial assembly to maintenance and repair to professional refurbishment.
Original remains original
If you want to make a trailer fit for further years of use, you should not make any compromises, especially when it comes to safety-relevant components. BPW genuine spare parts correspond exactly to the components of the original equipment. They do not come from separate production lines or external suppliers, but are based on the same quality standards and manufacturing processes as the original components in new vehicles.
For fleet operators, this means: maximum accuracy of fit, high reliability and permanently high vehicle availability. At the same time, the technical condition of the trailer is maintained at a level that helps preserve the vehicle’s value. This quality pays off in the long term, particularly in refurbishment projects where the vehicle’s service life is extended by several years.
"Refurbishment is a strategic decision for many fleets today. If you want to extend the service life of your trailers, you need competent partners and components whose quality and reliability you can rely on without reservation. With BPW genuine spare parts and the Reman Line, we offer cost-effective solutions at OEM level." Matthias Stoof, Head of OES Aftermarket at BPW.
Doubly sustainable with the BPW Reman Line
Not every component necessarily has to be replaced by a new part. With its Reman Line, BPW offers an economical alternative that combines sustainability and quality. The first product of this line was a remanufactured ECO Disc TSB brake caliper, and the portfolio is now growing.
The special feature: The remanufacturing takes place at the company's headquarters in Wiel. Assembly, testing and end-of-line testing take place on the same machines and test systems that are also used in the production of new parts. As a result, the solution meets the highest requirements in terms of quality and safety.
In addition, BPW is underlining its quality standards with a performance promise that is exceptional in the market: Reman brake calipers are covered by a 12-month warranty, while at the same time the well-known five-year ECO Plus warranty is maintained. BPW thus offers fleet operators a repair solution that is in line with the current value without compromising on safety or reliability.
Partnership across the entire life cycle
Refurbishment does more than just help to reduce capital expenditure. Extending the service life of existing trailers also makes an important contribution to the circular economy. Rather than replacing vehicles that are still in working order before their time, existing resources are utilised further and valuable components are kept within the economic cycle.
"By working closely and partnering with our customers, we can offer them the best options for their refurbishment programs based on proven components and real data, which they can rely on in the long term," says Matthias Stoof. "For BPW, the aftermarket is not a downstream spare parts business, but a central component of our value proposition throughout the entire life cycle of the trailers."
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