BPW Bergische Achsen KG

In the cool BPW loft, the EWALS Cargo Care technicians received practical insights into the BPW Group’s entire product programme on the training trailer.

14 August 2017 11:16

A year of workshop trainings in the cool BPW loft: BPW’s highly innovative approach to imparting know-how for professionals

BPW is also an innovation leader in the industry when it comes to training: for around a year , BPW has been putting on workshop seminars in an industrial loft with space in which to park an entire trailer. Instead of slide presentations in conference rooms, the focus is on practical work and motivation. Among the latest to experience the impressive facility was a team from EWALS Cargo Care.

BPW ECO Plus bearings – for Formula 1-style pit stops.

4 August 2017 15:00

ECO Plus bearings enter the heavyweight division – BPW introduces Formula 1-style pit stops for 12 t low loader axles

BPW has already revolutionised operation, maintenance and servicing of trailer axles with its popular 9 t ECO Plus bearings. Their enclosed design prolongs service life and achieves maximum availability. Following their introduction in 2000, ECO Plus bearings quickly became a best-seller and redefined the benchmark for economy within the industry.

Ranga Yogeshwar (left), one of Germany’s, most prominent business journalists, together with Katrin Köster and Dr. Markus Kliffken from BPW.

28 June 2017 17:22

Inquisitive streak makes BPW a leading innovator

Best brand, best employer, best training company, GreenTec Award, and now a top-100 innovator among SMEs – the transport specialist BPW has certainly been scooping up accolades recently. These prizes are the outcome not of good fortune, but of a rigorous innovation strategy, as the company’s managers outline below.

from left: Moderator Alexandra von Lingen, Ralf Merkelbach (BPW) and Paul Göttl (ETM publishing house) at the awards ceremony.

22 June 2017 16:37

Best-informed judges in commercial vehicle sector recognise BPW as top brand of 2017

Competition in the commercial vehicle industry is tough, and there are no stricter judges than the professionals who work with its manufacturers, products and solutions every day. It was by no means to be taken for granted that these industry experts would recognise BPW as the best brand for the 11th time in succession.

Dr. Markus Kliffken (middle), Member of the Management Board at BPW, and Katrin Köster, Head of Corporate Communication, received the certificate from Prof. Dr. Tim Hosenfeldt, Senior Vice President Corporate Innovation at category sponsor Schaeffler

18 May 2017 17:03

A breath of fresh air in the urban environment – BPW’s electric axle drive eTransport takes second place in GreenTec Awards

In Berlin on Friday BPW Group was presented with second prize for its electric axle drive eTransport in the GreenTec Awards, which rank among the world’s leading environmental innovation distinctions. The axle is targeted at electric urban delivery vehicles between 7.5 and 18 tonnes – a segment in which vigorous growth continues to be fuelled by online sales.

Up to 54 kilograms more load capacity for tankers and silo and light goods vehicles thanks to BPW's new aluminium hub.

9 May 2017 15:13

BPW's aluminium hub achieves weight saving of 54 kilograms

BPW Bergische Achsen KG has initiated series production of a forged aluminium hub targeted at lightweight semitrailers, and tankers and silo vehicles in particular. The hub can reduce axle weight by 18 kilograms and therefore curtail the weight of a three-axle unit by 54 kilograms. Customers in Germany and Sweden are already harvesting the benefits of this new solution.

The running gear ECO Air COMPACT HD, now available from BPW, reliably withstands the greater stresses that arise in standard off-road operations

9 May 2017 15:08

BPW initiates series production of air suspension ECO Air COMPACT HD

BPW is now supplying its air suspension ECO Air COMPACT HD (EAC HD). Featuring the familiar two-part cast trailing arms, this modular air suspension has been further improved for the challenges encountered by nine-tonne axles with drum or disc brakes, and to withstand the greater stresses that arise in standard off-road operations.

After making its debut at the IAA in Hanover, BPW's electric axle drive eTransport is now being showcased in Munich as well.

9 May 2017 11:58

BPW Group – enhancing transport efficiency with intelligence, energy and supreme connectivity

Intelligence, energy and outstanding connectivity are some of the most important traits of successful decision makers in the transport and logistics industries. The same attributes now rank among the most significant attributes of modern trailers as well.

8 May 2017 16:03

idem telematics goes online with cargofleet 3 – its all-in-one platform for trucks, trailer, vans and more

Digital connectivity is radically changing the significance of the trailer in the supply chain. No longer a mere appendage of the tractor unit, the trailer has advanced to become an integrated and intelligent contributor to goods flow management. The BPW subsidiary idem telematics has therefore extensively refined its online portal cargofleet.

Ralf Merkelbach (centre), BPW’s senior key account manager for large fleets in Europe, received the award from Trucker/VerkehrsRundschau representatives.

6 April 2017 12:08

eTransport recognised as Green Truck Innovation 2017

The panel of experts were clearly impressed by the zero-emission electric axle drive eTransport presented by BPW Bergische Achsen. Following their appraisal, the trade journal VerkehrsRundschau awarded BPW its Green Truck Innovation 2017 prize for this intelligent electric solution to inner city traffic problems.

Barbara Höfel, Member of the Executive Board, HR at BPW, is pleased to receive the award from the news magazine FOCUS.

16 February 2017 11:42

FOCUS Award: BPW ranks among the top employers in 2017

The news magazine FOCUS has again determined the best employers in Germany. A grand total of more than 100,000 employer assessments were received in response to a survey by Hamburg statistics company Statista, a survey of Xing members and based on kununu employer assessments.

2 September 2016 17:16

BPW and Cojali establish Joint Venture

BPW Bergische Achsen KG of Germany and Cojali S.L of Spain have announced the foundation of a joint venture. The new company - Cojali Systems S.L. - is headquartered in Campo de Criptana (Spain).

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