Timber flooring and surfaces specialist Havwoods

has placed a new 32-tonne Volvo FH 8x2 Tridem Globetrotter XL rigid into

service to help the business keep pace with its growing demand.

Supplied by Karl Davies, Customer Solutions

Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials, the vehicle – replacing a similar unit

supplied by a competitor manufacturer in the customer’s fleet – has been fitted

with double-deck curtainside Fred Smith & Sons bodywork, plus a Moffett

truck-mounted forklift, for efficient loading and offloading. The truck also

features a heavy-duty 10-tonne front axle. 

Mick Leech, Head of UK Operations, Havwoods, says: “By

investing in high-spec vehicles like our new Volvo we continue to set the

standard for excellence in our logistics and supply chain, ensuring that our

luxury wood flooring and surfaces arrive in perfect condition – just as our

clients would expect. 

“The Volvo engine offers a balance of power and fuel

economy, ensuring we can maximise efficiency on our long-haul journeys while

keeping running costs down. The 8x2 Tridem axle configuration – with lifting

pusher and tag axles – also offers excellent manoeuvrability and load

stability, ensuring safer and more efficient deliveries.” 

Havwood’s new three-star DVS-compliant arrival is powered

by a Euro-6 D13K Step E engine, producing 500 hp and a peak torque of 2,500 Nm.

This is paired with Volvo’s automated 12-speed I-Shift transmission, which

constantly evaluates information about speed, weight, road grade and torque

demand to enable perfectly timed gearshifts. 

For ultimate comfort, Havwoods has opted to spec out the

Globetrotter XL cab – which features all black interior – with Volvo’s

top-of-the-line Drive++ package. This adds fully electronic air conditioning

with carbon filter and sun, mist and air quality sensors, dual armrests,

leather upholstery and an adjustable steering wheel with neck tilt. 

Volvo’s Media package with navigation brings DAB radio

and a dynamic 12-inch high-resolution instrument cluster with an accompanying

secondary colour information display to the spec, completing a comfortable and

premium quality driving environment. 

The rigid also features full air suspension and Volvo

Dynamic Steering – an ultra-responsive steering system designed to lessen

driver steering force by up to 85%, helping increase road safety and reduce

driver fatigue.  

“The truck’s well-designed interior makes for a more

comfortable working environment for our driver,” adds Leech.

Finished in sleek black livery, the new Volvo embodies

the brand’s commitment to excellence and attention to detail. The

factory-enhanced paintwork, paired with Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels,

delivers a striking bold exterior that reflects the premium quality and

craftsmanship at the heart of Havwoods’ offering.

Operating from Havwoods’ UK headquarters in Carnforth,

Lancashire the vehicle will cover up to 150,000 km annually, delivering

high-quality wooden flooring and surfaces from its state-of-the-art

distribution centre to clients across the UK. 

Inspiring architects and interior designers for 50 years,

Havwoods is globally recognised a leading name in luxury wood surface design

for floors, walls, ceilings, joinery, cabinetry, acoustics, curves, stairs, and

profiles. With products found in some of the world’s finest restaurants,

hotels, retail and workspaces, private residencies and more, Havwoods’ premium

collections are available in an extensive range of species, finishes and

colours to ensure the perfect fit for any interior.

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