Innovators in commercial vehicle aerodynamics
The company that pioneered truck aerodynamics is bringing further aerodynamic innovation to the temperature-controlled logistics sector as Hatcher have recently added to its range of Fridge Spoilers. Designed to enhance the flow of air through the refrigeration unit, whilst aerodynamically
Conserving fuel and saving money wherever possible is clearly at the top of every fleet manager and owner driver’s agenda recently. The current climate of fluctuating rates for petrol, diesel or even LPG are enough to make anybody sit up
With fuel prices at an all-time high fleet managers are being advised to check aerodynamic roof spoilers for adjustment or damage. Industry figures indicate that fuel is typically 1/3 of an HGVs operating cost, but that will increase if fuel
Necessity is the mother of all invention so they say – and what could be more necessary, in the current climate, than saving fuel and improving the efficiency of transportation and road freight. No stranger to innovation, Hatcher Components Ltd,
Look at vehicle acquisition from all angles. That’s the view of RDS Transport’s Jerome Wallhead. RDS are the UK’s leading temperature-controlled courier service and they have just taken delivery of another two Mercedes Benz L3 Sprinters, complete with a Hatcher
Fuel And Cooling Efficiency Benefits From Hatcher Fridge Spoilers The company that pioneered truck aerodynamics is bringing further aerodynamic innovation to the temperature-controlled logistics sector, and we’ll be showcasing some of that over the next few months. Hatcher has just
Our 12,000th Freddie air kit management system has just rolled off the production line. Freddie is probably the benchmark in roof spoiler technology. Designed with the aid of Cranfield University and Mercedes Benz using Computational Fluid Dynamic Modelling (CFD), not
Fleets wanting to test prototype parts will see cost, time and carbon benefits with the latest state-of-the-art 3D modelling software, printing and scanning technology adopted by aerodynamic specialists Hatcher. The company receives numerous bespoke requests, which in the past has
Our ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) has been validated for the 24th consecutive year. We’re pleased to announce that our ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) was recently recertified following an independent ISO audit. We have now been ISO 9001 certified
Hatcher Components have seen a surge in sales for their economic sleeper conversion, Shuteye. Shuteye is designed for those looking for a budget sleeper option. The unit folds down from the bulkhead giving operators a chance to take 40 winks,