Panus Semi-Trailers strengthens Spiral fleet

Victorian company sings the praises of a pair of flat-top trailers designed for steel

Melbourne transport company, Spiral Logistics, has seen productivity levels increase significantly thanks to two flat-top semi-trailers it purchased from Panus Semi-Trailers in 2016.

Managing Director, Des Kelly, ordered the company’s first Panus flat-tops last year following a referral from a local transport and steel business. To date, the two units have been used predominantly for steel cartage around Victoria – providing measurable benefits to the new owner.

“We were after some innovative flat-top trailers for a contract with Orrcon, which is part of the BlueScope Steel Group,” Kelly explained. “A local transport company in Dandenong put us onto Panus and after speaking with the team, Panus was able to deliver the two trailers at a solid price and within a short lead time.”

Kelly said the two units are able to accommodate up to 24 tonnes per load and came ready to work. “To secure the load safely, we only modified the trailers with a reinforced head board/tail board and side pins. These changes were to comply with Australia’s steel industry Code of Practice. Spiral Logistics is a signatory to the Code of Practice and fully complies.

“Our drivers are very happy with the trailers and the units have performed as required,” Kelly added.

Panus also paid tribute to its growing Australian service network. “Spiral is a valued customer of ours,” the company said. “We appreciate the support from our Panus dealer in Dandenong, All Star Transport, which has been terrific in looking after Spiral and servicing its needs.”

Established by Kelly in 1984, Spiral Logistics began operations in Moorabbin before relocating to its current home base in Dandenong. Its current fleet consists of more than 80 vehicles, including prime movers, rigids, crane trucks, flat tops, extendable flat tops, prairie wagons and curtain-sider trailers. Spiral Logistics operates across Victoria and New South Wales.

Panus Semi-Trailers strengthens Spiral fleet

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