Video - 26 March 2018

The BPW Group in 30 seconds: international mobility and system partner of the transport industry

The BPW Group researches, develops and produces everything that moves, secures, illuminates, makes intelligent and digitally networks transport. Worldwide.

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Nadine Simon

Press contact Press Officer/Public Relations focus on: special axles; agricultural running gears; telematics; human ressources/training SimonN@bpw.de +49 (0) 2262 78-1909 Nadine Simon on LinkedIn

Robin Becker

Press contact Press Officer/Public Relations focus on: 9t running gears; trailer components; e-solutions; digital solutions BeckerR@bpw.de +49 (0) 2262 78-1905 Robin Becker on LinkedIn

BPW scoops Digital Champion prize

BPW belongs to an elite group of enterprises in Germany that are spearheading the digital transformation of products, applications and processes. The business magazine Focus Money and its research institute Deutschland Test have now recognised BPW as one of the leading Digital Champions: The Hamburg Institute of International Economics assessed around 10,000 companies for the ranking exercise.

BPW equips trainees to thrive in occupations that are still taking shape

17 April 2018 14:04

Germany's best training companies - how BPW prepares apprentices for a digital future and the internet of things

The internet of things is prompting a surge of innovation in business and industry, but how can those who are embarking on a career prepare for the future? A good place to start is to join the training programme of an innovative enterprise such as BPW. As an innovation leader of the transport industry, BPW harnesses its expertise in IT and mechatronics for the benefit of its trainees.

BPW now simplifies processes for workshops and vehicle operators with a new type plate, thereby making it easier to identify and order spare parts.

31 July 2018 14:00

BPW axles with new "digital DNA" QR type plate: from configuration to production through to spare parts service

With a new type plate, BPW has now simplified the process for workshops and vehicle operators to identify and order spare parts: As of now they are provided with a QR code, which makes the associated product information directly accessible on a smartphone or tablet. Spare parts lists, service handbooks and service documents are now available in a matter of seconds.

26 June 2018 14:00

BPW crowned ‘Best Brand’ for the twelfth time in a row

Industry professionals have once again chosen BPW as the ‘Best Brand’ in the commercial vehicle sector. This is the twelfth time in a row that the company has won the ‘ETM Award’ in the trailer axle category. The contest is an important benchmark for the industry and a reliable indicator of the acceptance and reputation of vehicles and brands.

Minister-President Armin Laschet (centre) visits BPW to familiarise himself with novel electric drive concepts

26 April 2018 08:49

Minister-President Armin Laschet visits BPW, a recognised role model for e-mobility and Industry 4.0

Minister-President Armin Laschet sees North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) as a leading centre of innovation in e-mobility and of Industry 4.0 in Germany. On the recommendation of the state parliamentary representative Bodo Löttgen of the CDU party, he visited BPW in Wiehl to familiarise himself with novel drive concepts and production methods, and the digitally interconnected world of logistics.

With the new electro-hydraulic auxiliary steering system Active Reverse Control, for the first time, BPW is tapping into the benefits of self-steering axles for reversing manoeuvres, too.

3 August 2018 12:00

IAA 2018: BPW presents innovative electro-hydraulic auxiliary steering system Active Reverse Control

BPW will be showcasing its new electro-hydraulic auxiliary steering system Active Reverse Control at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hanover (Hall 26, Stand C31). This innovative system supports the steering functionality of trailers and is light, cost-effective and low-maintenance. This independent solution does not require approval, is particularly easy to install and can also be retrofitted.

The BPW Innovation Lab, which develops concepts for digitally networked transport, came out better than many heavily staffed and funded labs of major German companies right from the start in the Digital Lab Award from Capital magazine.

18 July 2018 14:00

Germany’s best ideas hubs: BPW Innovation Lab in the top ten

Innovation labs are a major trend among large corporations: with playful methods, an unconventional working culture and freedom from corporate structures, they are designed to develop new digital business ideas. But an element of scepticism has grown alongside these: which ideas hubs actually work?

In cooperation with the European Institute for Pharma Logistics GmbH (EIPL), telematics solutions from idem telematics are qualified for temperature-controlled transports directly during installation.

15 August 2018 14:00

Telematic and pharmaceutical certification in one step: idem telematics enables quality according to GDP

Idem telematics provides its customers in the pharmaceutical industry with a new service: in collaboration with the European Institute for Pharma Logistics GmbH (EIPL), telematics solutions for temperature-controlled transports can now be qualified in order to meet the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

The BPW ECO Disc TS2 is even lighter, more robust and more economical.

25 July 2018 14:00

Even lighter, more robust and more economical: BPW will be presenting the new disc brake ECO Disc TS2 at IAA 2018

Thanks to its intelligent design, the new disc brake ECO Disc TS2 sets new benchmarks in every way: it is now lighter, more robust and more economical. BPW will be presenting the innovative advances of its tried-and-tested product at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 (20-27 September in hall 26, stand C31) in Hannover.

In future, vehicle manufacturers will be able to configure BPW running gears online.

22 August 2018 15:00

Born digital: BPW is revolutionising the configuration, ordering and production of running gears

No other type of vehicle is as highly individual as the trailer – every transport task requires a specific running gear. BPW, one of the market leaders for complete running gear systems for truck-trailers and semi-trailers, has now considerably simplified the configuration of running gears: by utilising a "digital DNA" for all components, running gears can be configured and ordered online.

The new BPW ECO Air running gear generation scores with absolute modularity.

4 September 2018 14:00

BPW revolutionises the running gear for trailers with modular architecture and "digital DNA"

BPW, a leading supplier of axles and running gear technology for commercial vehicles worldwide, will be presenting a new platform for trailer running gears at the IAA: completely redesigned and digitalised, the configuration, construction and manufacturing of trailers has been considerably slimmed down and sped up. To do this, BPW uses newly developed laser techniques.