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Thermo King AxlePower with BPW ePower axle Wins European Transport Award for Sustainability 2024

Thermo King AxlePower with BPW ePower axle Wins European Transport Award for Sustainability 2024

Enabling electric refrigeration, the AxlePower energy recovery system developed in partnership with BPW awarded in the Components and Aggregates category.

The iC Plus running gear controls and networks BPW's AirSave tyre pressure regulation system, which automatically replenishes air when required.

The intelligent iC Plus running gear generation from BPW also monitors tyre pressures – and actively reduces costs and risks

Experience has shown that new regulations in the transport industry often mean more bureaucracy and increased costs. BPW is now turning the tables, using the new UN ECE R 141 regulation to provide vehicle operators with significantly more value and efficiency. The secret lies in the intelligent iC Plus running gear generation.

The enthusiasm is great: At the German Telematics Award idem telematics is on the podium in five key disciplines, with two first-place finishes

German Telematics Award 2024 confirms market and innovation leadership of idem telematics

idem telematics has broken its own record at the German Telematics Award: the combination of well thought-out practical benefits and sustainable innovative capacity has put the European market leader on the podium five times, including two first-place finishes. A valuable decision-making aid for vehicle operators who want to get involved in vehicle networking with a view to upcoming EU regulations

The new iC Plus running gear analyses axle loads and transmits them in real time to the cargofleet 3 telematics portal

Not too heavy – and not too empty: this is how transport companies now optimise trailer utilisation

Empty runs and under-utilised trailers are considered the number one efficiency killer in the transport industry. However, overloaded trailers can result in lengthy inspections, fines or even accidents. BPW offers a remedy with the intelligent axle load display of the new iC Plus running gear generation.

BPW: Partner to vehicle manufacturers and vehicle operators for 125 years

Because uptime is everything: At Agritechnica, BPW AGRAR to showcase solutions and services that keep farmers rolling

In agriculture, nature sets the timing: Seizing the right moment can often make or break the successful growth of plants, animals, and businesses. That is why BPW AGRAR is putting the uptime of agricultural vehicles and machinery at the heart of its Agritechnica presentation: At Booth D05 in Hall15, BPW will showcase intelligent, digitized running gear and all-round service concepts.

Logistics company Ludwig Meyer relies on the expertise of idem telematics and TACHOfresh for the conversion to Smart Tacho 2.

TACHOfresh and idem telematics successfully launch the Smart Tacho 2 tachograph

Logistics company Ludwig Meyer relies on the expertise of idem telematics and TACHOfresh for the conversion to Smart Tacho 2.

Low loader axle with ECO Plus 3 bearing technology

Formula 1-style brake service: BPW also introduces ECO Plus 3 technology for axles with an axle load of 10 to 12 t

BPW has revolutionised the operation and maintenance of trailer axles with the invention of the ECO Plus bearing. The third generation of the bearing has already proven its worth on countless occasions since its introduction in the 9 t axle segment. Now also axles with 10 t to 12 t axle load enjoy the benefits of innovative ECO Plus 3 bearing technology.

idem telematics and CO3 simplify the interoperability of systems and data integration

CO3 and idem telematics collaborate to provide enhanced connectivity and data integration for road freight

CO3, a leading marketplace for advanced data solutions, and idem telematics, a renowned provider of telematics technology and comprehensive fleet management solutions, are pleased to announce their collaboration to offer a new tailored connection that enables fast and easy integration and onboarding.

A family business since 1898: BPW has been setting the transport sector in motion for 125 years

A family business since 1898: BPW has been setting the transport sector in motion for 125 years

125 years ago today, on 15th July 1898, Bergische Patentachsenfabrik GmbH was founded in Wiehl (BPW). From its beginnings as a blacksmith's forge for carriage axles with 12 employees, the family-owned company is now one of the innovators in the commercial vehicle industry, successfully developing solutions for the efficient, safe and sustainable transport of goods by road.

iC Plus trailer running gears from BPW pave the way for AI-supported maintenance management

From digital DNA to the thinking trailer: how BPW is revolutionising vehicle and fleet management

With its holistic approach to digitalisation, BPW has fundamentally changed the way trailer running gears are developed, built and maintained. Now the innovation leader is advancing the digital DNA of its running gears to artificial consciousness: the trailer of the future thinks and manages itself. BPW reveals the first details of the new generation iC Plus running gear at transport logistic.

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise vehicle and fleet management and provide vehicle operators with unimagined efficiency gains.

transport logistic 2023: market leader idem telematics paves the way for AI-controlled vehicle and fleet management

The triumphant advance of telematics is unstoppable: idem telematics has tripled its sales of telematics devices in just two years. The company perfectly captures the theme of the trade fair transport logistic - and is driving the revolution in transport through artificial intelligence: the intelligent maintenance calendar is a first step towards AI-driven predictive and preventive maintenance.

With running gears, vehicle components and innovative services from the BPW Group, trailers drive more efficiently, safely and sustainably.

transport logistic: BPW Group shows broad portfolio for more efficiency, safety and sustainability in transport

At the international trade fair for logistics and mobility "transport logistic" in Munich (9 - 12 May), the BPW Group will be focusing its trade fair presentation in Hall A6, Stand 310 on efficiency, safety and sustainability. Under the motto "Solutions for driving value in transport", the group of companies is providing answers to the most urgent questions in the transport industry.

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About BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft
BPW Bergische Achsen KG is the parent company of the BPW Group. With around 1,500 employees, including around 100 trainees, the family-run company has been developing and producing complete running gear systems for truck trailers and semi-trailers at its headquarters in Wiehl since 1898. BPW’s technologies include axle systems, brake technology, suspension and bearings. BPW’s trailer axles and running gear systems are in use in millions of vehicles around the world. An extensive range of services also provides vehicle manufacturers and vehicle operators with the opportunity to increase economic efficiency in their production and transport processes. www.bpw.de/en

About the BPW Group
The BPW Group researches, develops and manufactures everything needed to ensure that transport keeps moving and is safe, illuminated, intelligent and digitally connected. With its brands BPW, Ermax, HBN, HESTAL and idem telematics, the company group is a preferred system partner of the commercial vehicle industry around the globe for running gear, brakes, lighting, fasteners and superstructure technology, telematics and other key components for trucks, trailers and buses. The BPW Group offers comprehensive mobility services for transport businesses, ranging from a global service network to spare parts supply and intelligent networking of vehicles, drivers and freight. The owner-operated company group currently employs around 7,000 staff in 27 countries and achieved consolidated sales of 1.731 billion euros in 2022. www.bpw.de/en

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