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Serco’s new refrigerated trailers – lighter and brighter

SERCO IS breaking new ground in terms of vehicle weight The Protec Lite is designed to meet the demands of
reduction with its expanded line of refrigerated trailers. payload-driven transporters, with its intelligent design
The cutting-edge innovations empower customers to and the incorporation of high tensile steel on the chassis
tailor their transport solutions, setting a new standard for resulting in a significant weight reduction of more than
efficiency and customisation. 700kg compared to its standard counterpart.

“Our injected panel technology, which we have offered “For the insulated body, robust Protec steel external
for several years, has given customers improved durability facing is fused with a lightweight composite interior
and thermal performance,” explains Clinton Holcroft, CEO skin, enabling us to champion both strength and
of Serco. “Now, the new Protec Plus with its upgraded side performance. Our comprehensive range ensures every
wall panels and superior finishes and our Protec Lite – customer finds their perfect fit, underscoring our
both offering significant reductions in tare weight – have commitment to giving our clients the competitive edge,”
expanded the range of customised options available to Holcroft adds.
customers.”
A leading South African transporter handling
Holcroft says the Protec Plus was at the forefront distribution for a large local retailer ordered 19 Protec
of Serco’s latest offerings. “With an opulent finish, this Plus trailers ahead of the 2023 festive season, while
premium model boasts panels fortified by a 70-density two of the new Protec Lite trailers have already been
polyurethane injected foam, ensuring unmatched durability delivered to a long-standing
and a polished exterior. The addition of pristine white customer specialising in
external capping elevates its aesthetic appeal.” long-distance refrigerated
transport. •
Inside, recesses for load lock rails and aluminium
profiled scuff plates minimise wear and tear, while a
surface-mounted LED strip light enhances interior visibility,
rendering obsolete the need to drill into the roof to mount Clinton Holcroft, CEO of Serco.
electrical fittings.

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