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Vestas Case Study
Vestas design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe.
When it came time to consider a trailer for servicing wind turbines, Hidrive was an obvious first choice.
Hidrive designed, built and installed our fleet of ute service bodies nearly a decade ago, and they’re still going strong. When we needed to add a trailer to the fleet, it was a no-brainer to stick with Hidrive. We’re about to replace our Hiluxes and we’ll take the service bodies off and put them on our next fleet of vehicles. It’s a seamless experience with Hidrive.
Brad, Vestas Service Technician
Vestas were quite sophisticated in their understanding of their requirement for mobile repairs and maintenance of wind turbines.
Using a trailer meant that technicians could leave it onsite.
“We chose this combination of utes and trailers (instead of a truck) for flexibility. During the day, one team can be left with a trailer at one turbine while another team works out of the ute service body at a second turbine. Then the trailer gets left on site for other technicians to use overnight,” said Brad.
After listening and understanding all the pain points for the Vestas team, a tailored Hidrive trailer was designed and built. It incorporated a range of accessories to meet their particular needs, including power and ample storage for all their tools and equipment.
Their Hidrive trailer makes it more efficient to transport fibreglass and tools to remote locations to repair and maintain wind turbines because the team can fit all the gear they need into the trailer. It handles unsealed roads like a boss and can be safely left at job sites during shift change so different crews can work on a job 24/7.
One reason for this great outcome was the excellent communication throughout the pre-delivery process between Vestas and the Hidrive team in Goulburn. We ensured Vestas were always kept up to speed with how their build was progressing.
Vestas now have a ute and trailer combination and could not be happier.
“The regular Hidrive trailer is great because we can move the shelving. It’s a modular system – the shelves, the drawers, our underbody shelving units, the door works great.
“The aluminium service body is a great material to use because it’s lighter and doesn’t rust.
“We can put more gear in it, and we can keep our weight under the payload,” said Brad.
Another happy client. Just some of the reasons:
“Their modular system is a massive reason to go with Hidrive. All the different drawers and sliders, plus all the shelves and dividers – it all just fits and lasts. It’s taking a beating. Can’t see why we wouldn’t get over a decade out of this fit-out.”
Flexibility is key.
“The modular system meant that we could remove or shift stuff over the years without leaving holes everywhere.”
“Being made right here in Australia not only keeps jobs here, but also provides a high level of certainty, from parts to delivery times.”
“We like that they make all the drawers, shelves and slides from scratch for you in Goulburn. They’re not some shop selling stuff from overseas that they have no control over. So you know that if you want to tweak your set-up, like add a shelf, or add a slide out bench, you don’t need to throw out a whole set-up because some place overseas doesn’t offer that same size anymore.”
Turnaround time and knowing that they are will be delivered is always highly valued.
“Back when we ordered our trailer we were in a bit of a rush. So finding a Aussie supplier with the most Aussie-made content was important, so we could get what we wanted in time. When working at other companies I’ve dealt with suppliers that source service body components from overseas. All it takes is one supplier to let ‘em down and your ute, trailer or truck gets delayed for weeks. Plus with Asian made service body fit-outs, in my experience it hasn’t lasted and when things break, often they carry no spares – so it’s an expensive fix and good luck getting support.” Said Brad.
Risk Management and Convenience.
“Hidrive hit our delivery date and saved us heaps of time and headaches. They handled the complete fit-out and the dealer and freight companies for us too.”
“For anyone looking for a service body, I’d highly recommend Hidrive.”
Brad, Vestas Service Technician
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