Krone tech matches Noone needs

Noone Transport in Ireland recently added 10 Cool Liners from Krone, including a mix of multi- and single-temperature trailers, to its fleet to support the continued growth of its European logistics operation.

The new trailers joined Noone’s existing fleet of Krone double-deck and standard Cool Liners, which are used for work on a range of UK and European contracts involving pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, autoparts and retail.

Krone manufactures Cool Liners in Lubtheen, Germany. The trailers feature Duoplex Steel outer skins and heavy-duty aluminum floors for added body strength, and, for extra rigidity, the chassis are constructed using double-T, longitudinal beams and a Z-profile rear traverse section with diagonal reinforcements.

For security, the rear doors are of a ‘container-type’ design, Krone said, while the loading security certificate complies with European standard, EN 12642 Code XL.

“As our contracts become more diverse and our business continues to grow, we need trailers which provide maximum flexibility and load security,” said Daniel Noone, financial controller at Noone Transport. “Therefore, we opted for the Krone double-deckers and multi-temp trailers because they allow us to carry mixed cargo at different temperatures, while guaranteeing load security and optimum utilization of the load space.”

For dual temperatures and to separate the load, Noone is using Krone’s ISOWALL moveable bulkheads, which also are manufactured at Krone’s Lubtheen plant. The lightweight yet strong bulkhead weighs only 120 kilograms (265 pounds) and easy for one person to operate, Krone said. A balancer system, combined with a locking lever positioned at the top of the bulkhead, makes the ISOWALL easy to open, close and slide along the trailer.

Furthermore, when stowed to the roof, magnets hold the bulkhead in place, so there is no requirement for secondary locking or risk of forklift obstruction, the manufacturer maintained. Also, the ISOWALL can be positioned hard-up against the load for added security and efficient use of load space.

While in transit, each load benefits from KSC ProPlus Cool—the latest telematics system from Krone, which automatically monitors inside temperatures, coupling status, brake condition, door openings and trailer location. In addition, ProPlus Cool handles complete document management via WLAN, which enables the traffic office to connect to the Krone telematics box via WLAN to access and retrieve any relevant data.

“We bought our first Krone in 2008.” Noone said. “The build quality and technology continues to be of the highest standard and exactly matches our transport needs.”  

Established in 1986, Noone Transport operates a fleet of 45 Euro V1 Mercedes tractor units on a five-year replacement cycle, along with a 70-strong mixed trailer fleet including fridges, box vans and curtainsiders.

In June 2016, the company opened a 24,757-square-foot, high-tech warehouse and storage facility comprised of 4,000 pallet-capacity, cross-docking and modern management systems accredited to ISO 9001.