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Safe docking system
18 June 2013
Decreasing downtime, improving safety and product integrity and reducing repair costs, Norbert Dentressangle has invested a six figure sum in a new system to reduce damage to its refrigerated vehicle fleet.

The company is fitting Haldex’ ‘Soft Docking’ system which uses ultrasonic sensors linked to an electronic braking system to automatically activate the trailer brakes as the distance to the loading dock becomes critical, effectively eradicating the risk of damage, both to the trailer and the dock.
With a fleet of 200 refrigerated trailers, Norbert Dentressangle also expects the system to significantly reduce repair costs, delivering payback on its investment within 12 months.
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