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More usable load, less fuel consumption: BPW offers the lightest trailer running gear of all times for extremely efficient transport

More usable load, less fuel consumption: BPW offers the lightest trailer running gear of all times for extremely efficient transport

Press releases   •   Feb 12, 2020 14:02 CET

The new world champion in featherweight is called BPW: With novel lightweight components, BPW pushes the module weight of the 9t Airlight II trailer running gear to under 370 kilograms. This brings not only unprecedented lightness to heavy goods traffic, but also allows transport companies to benefit from more usable load and digital services throughout the vehicle's life.

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BPW expects CO2-pricing to drive innovation in transport and logistics

BPW expects CO2-pricing to drive innovation in transport and logistics

Press releases   •   Dec 12, 2019 14:00 CET

Between 2017 and 2018, BPW Bergische Achsen KG reduced its CO2 emissions by 60 percent to 7,855 tonnes. This dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the main production plant was made possible by shifting to green electricity and e-mobility. However, the family business sees the highest potential for more climate protection in its innovations for transport and logistics.

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Always saving fuel, tyres, time and CO2: BPW now delivers the intelligent AirSave tyre pressure control system

Always saving fuel, tyres, time and CO2: BPW now delivers the intelligent AirSave tyre pressure control system

Press releases   •   Nov 15, 2019 11:00 CET

Greater safety and economy is hard to come by in the transport industry. Or is it? BPW is now delivering the AirSave tyre pressure control system that pays for itself in the first year: The system achieves enormous savings in terms of fuel, tyres and time. This is confirmed by the forwarders involved in the practical tests.

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The power of the network: German SMEs to become innovation drivers of electric transport

The power of the network: German SMEs to become innovation drivers of electric transport

Press releases   •   Jun 07, 2019 15:00 CEST

Who will lead the breakthrough for emission-free logistics in cities? What contribution can politics make? Is Germany in danger of losing the technological edge – or will all players now be able to make electrical transport a success story together? Top decision-makers from industry, research, politics and associations discussed these questions at BPW's first "Electric Networking Night" in Munich.

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The ultra-light trailing arm LightTube

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The ultra--light trailing arm LightTube is made from high-strength spring steel, forged as a hollow profile. In this way, BPW combines un...

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Unrivalled light: transport vehicles with BPW running gear

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Weight-sensitive transports in particular benefit from the weight reduction achieved by BPW lightweight components.

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BPW Airlight II running gear with lightweight components

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The new featherweight world champion is called BPW: With the LightTube trailing arm, BPW has reduced running gear weight to record new le...

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About BPW Bergische Achsen KG

BPW Bergische Achsen KG is the parent company of the BPW Group. With more than 1,600 employees, including around 120 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.
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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 7,350 staff in more than 50 countries and achieved consolidated sales of 1.52 billion euros in 2018.
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  • Ohlerhammer
  • 51674 Wiehl
  • Germany

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