Reciprocal bodies
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DON-BUR (Bodies and Trailers) and Ets Jean Chereau, (France's largest manufacturer of temperature controlled bodywork), are to distribute each other's products following joint discussions at the Paris Show.
The agreement will make Don-Bur sole UK concessionaire for Chereau temperature controlled bodywork while DonBur products, which include lightweight aluminium semitrailers, will be available to Chereau. The first Chereau bodies are expected at DonBur's Stoke-on-Trent plant early this month.
Don-Bur will offer all types of body. The main emphasis however will be placed on the one-piece sandwich sided bodies available in up to 12.2m (40ft) lengths. Side doors and a wide choice of rear door types are available.
Chereau also has a full range of fittings for specialist reefer transport applications, including meat rails and a large range of tail lift options. A thin wall 12.2m (40ft) Chereau semitrailer can carry 24 metric pallets. Operators will be able to specify Don-Bur or other semitrailer chassis for their Chereau bodies. Air suspension is recommended by Don-Bur for semi-trailers, although mechanical suspension will also be available.
Don-Bur also hopes to develop UK interest in closecoupled drawbar fridge vehicles. Refrigeration units will be fitted in the UK with most leading makes available.
A full range of parts will be stocked by Don-Bur, which will also offer an after-sales service for Chereau bodies. The service will cover Chereau bodies previously supplied in the UK.