New fleet keeps Forbo service fresh

February 24, 2015

Norbert Dentressangle has invested in five new vehicles, along with a state-of-the-art mobile track and trace system, to serve its contract with Forbo Flooring Systems.

The five new MAN TGS 320 6X2 26 tonne rigids are equipped with a roof suspended load restraint system, internal bars to allow product to be transported vertically, along with tail mounted Moffett forklifts, complete with carpet booms, to allow safe and efficient handling of flooring rolls up to 4 metres in length and weighing up to 200 kg.

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