FIRST HY-SPILL IN SERVICE
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THE first Hy Spill frameless tipping semi' trailer to be built in this country by Telehoist Ltd., of Cheltenham, is being operated by Charles E. Ford and Co. Ltd., the West Country grain and wheatfeed merchants, on an intensified schedule between Avonmouth and London.
It is carrying Canadian wheat in one direction and wheatfeed on the return trip. On average, the vehicle covers 1,000 miles a week fully laden.
Equipped with a 28 ft. aluminium body, the vehicle has a capacity of 40 cu. yd. and the livestage rant gives a tipping angle of 42°.
The trailer is based on Hands-Newway tandem axle running gear and is hauled by an Atkinson 30-ton g.t.w. tractor. The payload is about 20 tons.
SUMMER SCHOOL
THE Institute of the Motor Industry is holding its 21st summer school at Queens' College, Cambridge, from August 11 to 18. The course includes lectures on management, finance and law. Details are available from the Education Officer, Institute of the Motor Industry (Inc.), "Fanshaws", Brickendon, Hertford.
Refrigeration Depot: Because of the rapid. expansion of refrigerated container traffic, a £38,000 servicing depot for refrigerated cargo containers and diesel engines is to be built by Varney Industrial Estates Ltd., at Kirkintilloch near Glasgow for Petters/Lister Ltd. of the Hawker Siddeley Group.
Teleiube Thousand: A single order from British Railways to equip 1,000 Bedford K series tractive units with Telelube automatic chassis lubrication has been completed by Telehoist of Cheltenham, within 12 months at Telehoist's Watford depot, occupying six fitters virtually full time.
Guy's Good Start: Last month Guy Motors Ltd. recorded a record number of deliveries of about £600,000 worth of new vehicles.