Wilson Trailer awarded the environmental trailer of the year by ITM

Fleet companies who take a step towards going green benefit immensely. Wilson Trailer is a Keighley based trailer manufacturer company and it has just been awarded environmental trailer of the year 2009 by ITM (Institute of Transport Management). The award was given for the development of the curved fronted ‘Eco’ double deck trailer.

This is a very prestigious award. This trailer saves users an average of about 15% on their fuel costs. This is when they are compared to the old style ‘flat top’ trailer. Graeme Smith, the managing director of the company said that design of the Eco makes its production cost more effective. He also added that for a small premium, a substantial reduction in the operating costs can be achieved. Mark Ridgeway of P.S.Ridgeway, said that he will save over £3000 pounds per annum and that too from just one trailer. This result is what he calls a very significant step. Wilson also changed the existing flat top trailer to the Eco design from £2,500 plus VAT.

The company has also launched its next generation trailer of the Eco trailer named Curtain-Clear. Graeme said that the Curtain-Clear is a fantastic addition to their product range.