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November, 1 2018 | Automotive Global Awards
The Leaders Awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their field and have grasped the wider concepts of the industry and have brought significant innovation to their company.
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August, 27 2018 | CTM WW
On August, 27, 2018, Convertible Trailer Manufacturing Worldwide, (CTM WW), signed an MOU with Changjiu Chuzhou Special Vehicle Manufacturing in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China. This strategic partnership is aimed at introducing the Convertible Trailer system into the Chinese marketplace.
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FEBRUARY, 5 2018 | Marcus Williams
It all comes down to how many people you are employing on the job, according to Bill Pawluk, who estimates that it takes 800-1,000 man-hours to build one piece of trailer equipment. As with any manufacturer, plant layout and tooling also play a big role in trailer-making. Given its relatively small scale, investments can be difficult for manufacturers as they often lack scale, adds Pawluk.
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January 10, 2018 | Marcus Williams
Following several months of development, the companies began trials in November of the prototype 53-foot NA Hi-Mount Convertible Trailer, which is based on CTM’s patented proprietary design of car carrying trailers that can be converted either partially or fully into flatbeds to carry other cargo. They now plan to produce further units at CBI’s assembly facility in Linden, Alberta.
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July 5, 2017 | Jesse Nagle
The IPIC conference, now in its fourth year, was launched with the goal of reaching a more sustainable and hyperconnected era of logistics, supply chains and transportation across the globe. The IPIC Venture Award recognizes pioneers relating directly to the application of this initiative who are developing smart transportation solutions and improving logistics efficiency.
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April 7, 2017 | Automotive Global Awards
The Product Innovation award was won by Convertible Trailer Manufacturing WorldWide. CTM is a company that was built on the simple idea of improving automotive logistics through the use of improved hardware and a convertible solution. CTM’s Convertible Trailer converts from a conventional auto hauler to a versatile flatbed in minutes.
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June 10, 2017 | Marcus Williams
According to Bill Pawluk, chief executive of Convertible Trailers Manufacturers (CTM), a company that has patented a design for car carrying trailers that convert to flatbeds, the sector needs to rethink its network if it wants to kick “a 100-year bad habit”.
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December 13, 2015 | Marcus Williams
Comprehensive transport legislation signed last week in the US includes an amendment to rules governing the trucking sector that will allow greater flexibility in the use of vehicle transporters.
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March 13, 2015 | CTM WW
Convertible Trailer Manufacturing Worldwide Ltd. (CTM WW) has signed a three-year agreement with INFORM GmbH, a German software development company.
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September 24, 2014 | Automotive Logistics News
Further to the announcement made earlier this year that Lohr Industries has signed a partnership agreement with Convertible Trailer Manufacturers Worldwide (CTM)...
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October 2, 2014 | Automotive Logistics News
The 15th annual Automotive Logistics Global conference, held at the MGM Grand in downtown Detroit, brought senior OEM, tier supplier and logistics provider executives to discuss ways of coping...
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August 7, 2014 | Automotive Supply Chain Some innovations seem so sane and sensible that you find yourself wondering why someone hadn’t thought of them before.
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May 25, 2014 | Automotive Logistics
Innovation but not for innovation's sake. How can innovation in vehicle logistics be encouraged? Where and what areas need it most?
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March 18, 2014 | Marcus Williams
Car carrier equipment maker Lohr Automotive is restructuring its business in North America. Operating through the Delavan brand, which it purchased in 1998, the company is terminating its 50:50 joint venture with Miller Industries, which it set up two years ago... Read More
March 18, 2014 | Marcus Williams
As the demand for capacity in the US car hauling business grows, transport providers are faced with a number of challenges. The main equipment makers, led by just two main providers – Cottrell and Delavan – are busier than ever... Read More
March 15, 2014 | Marcus Williams
Although the Europe conference was held at the same location in Bonn, Germany and during the same week of March, delegates who came the past two years will have noted stark contrasts. Last year, executives travelled from across Europe through a late winter snowstorm...Read More
March 14, 2014 | Marcus Williams
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December 2013 | Marcus Williams
The 14th annual Automotive Logistics Global Conference heard issues surrounding growing production, rising sales and high levels of capacity utilisation. But manufacturers and providers have to be ready to meet continuing changes and disruptions in the supply chain. Christopher Ludwig, Marcus Williams and Zoë Apostolides report from Detroit... Read More
September 2013 | Marcus Williams
More than 320 delegates gathered in California this year to discuss an industry that is growing and investing once again in equipment and systems. But with many changes still to come, especially growth in Mexico, there is uncertainty over infrastructure and services across the outbound chain. Christopher Ludwig and Marcus Williams report from Newport Beach... Read More
October 2, 2013 | Automotive Logistics
Delegates are heading to next week’s ECG Conference in Germany in search of positive signs for European vehicle logistics. ECG is the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and its 2013 conference takes place at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin on Friday 11 October... Read More
April 1, 2013 | Andrew Williams
Innovation and standardisation could help support growing markets, while manufacturers look to Russia, India, North America and hope for signs of life in Europe... Read More
