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Efficiency up, waste down Another benefit is the minimised risk of serious injury to the driver when laying the anti-slipmats. Thanks to the TopGrip solution, all that is required to achieve optimum load security are belts to secure the load. “Meeting safety standards and iden- tifying potential areas for optimisation are top priorities for Ansorge. We take pride being able to guarantee not only that our customers’ freight is trans- ported without a hitch, but also that our employees enjoy maximumprotec- tion,” says Thoma. WISA-TopGrip underwent six months of testing at Ansorge in total. Now that the tests have been completed

successfully, the company is converting its entire fleet. By 2017, all 300 of its trailers will be fitted with the new floor. UPMworks closely with its customers to develop optimum solu- tions to meet their specific require- ments. WithWISA-TopGrip, UPMhas created a product that also enhances its own also value add. By eliminating the need for disposable mats, this innova- tion has cut the volume of waste at the Schongau production site by some 192 m 3 in 2014. This is in keeping with the UPMBiofore sustainability pledge to create both ecological and economic added value.

wear and tear on completion of the test run — an excellent result that has even been certified by Dekra’s vehicle inspec- tors,” says Wolfgang Thoma, Managing Director of Ansorge Logistik. In the unlikely event that the loading operation causes damage to the anti-slip coating, local damage can be repaired in a quick and simple process. Ansorge’s lorries carry a daily average of 30 loads to various unloading points. By usingWISA-TopGrip, around five minutes can be saved per load, enabling the haulage experts to increase their journey frequency in future. Meanwhile, UPM can process a significantly greater number of orders and increase its own level of profitability.

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