Glas, which is based at Hilgertshausen-Tandern in Bavaria, operates a fleet featuring two 3-axle tippers and a single 4-axle tipper.
The new three-way tipper underwent robust stress testing at Glas for a full 18 months. Where there any problems?
“MEILLER employees paid frequent visits and asked us what aspects we considered to be really great, and what could be improved even more. We only detected a few minor issues which were remedied in no time at all. Service technicians from MEILLER joined us in a combined search for a solution. And then it worked beautifully”. The proverbial MEILLER quality certainly stood up well during the test phase.
Brothers Georg and Stefan Murner, who co-own Glas, were very relaxed about the field test for the Meiller tipper. They are the third generation in the business and say they have never experienced anything other than Meiller vehicles.
Expectations were pretty positive at Glas, as this was the chance to contribute to the future of a new Meiller tipper.
“We’re very satisfied, "said Georg Murner. "I think it’s great when larger companies approach small or medium-sized enterprises, offering them the chance to participate in a field test and provide honest feedback."
The manufacturer is also satisfied. “Any company would be delighted to take part in field tests of this kind”, says Christoph Thanner, product manager at Meiller. “They know what they’re talking about. They’ve looked at the latest innovations, tested them in their daily business and taken the time to provide frank and honest feedback, along with suggestions regarding optimisations. We want satisfied customers who are happily and safely on the move with our tippers. And we rely [on committed testers] in this respect."
Stefan Murner comments on the new Trigenius: "The new electric sliding tarp design is a delight, as it can now be removed speedily on both sides for heavy boulders.
“The design is pretty cool, the name has been well chosen and its functionality is entirely practicable. [It’s good] that the Bordmatic now simply remains stationary. The attachments for tarps have been well thought out and can be removed speedily for transporting heavy boulders."
Georg Murner adds: “What I find great about the new Meiiler superstructure is the number of options provided for lashing down, particularly up in the side wall. This saves us a lot of time. And the new locating pins which, thanks to their pistol grip, no longer need to be secured with a splint."
