Goldhofer Strengthens Its UK Dealer And Service Network

In response to the increased demand for Goldhofer's semi-trailers and heavy-duty modular systems, the German company has joined forces with a new sales and service partner. With immediate effect, Specialist Trailer Hire Ltd. (STH) is offering rental services and sales of Goldhofer’s heavy-duty transport solutions in England. The truck and trailer rental company, with depots in Leeds and Rotherham, is initially adding 16 of Goldhofer’s new STEPSTAR self-tracking semi-trailers to its rental fleet. In addition, STH has a comprehensive service offering covering all aspects of maintenance and repair for Goldhofer vehicles. “With Goldhofer, we now have a partner with global experience at our side and top-quality, cost-effective transport solutions in our portfolio. This enables us to deliver reliability, flexibility and long service life on attractive terms. And that is precisely what our customers are looking for,” says STH Director Mark Liversidge.

The addition of 16 STEPSTAR semi-trailers to its fleet seals the new partnership with Goldhofer for Spcialist Trailer Hire Ltd. – and will shortly give STH’s extensive customer base access to the self-tracking semi-trailers in the three-axle version with two-piece hydraulic ramps. They are ideal for transporting almost all self-propelled loads as well as various other cargos, and ensure fast and easy loading and unloading of the goods and machines. The vehicles, which come with a choice of tire size and frame options, are in the payload range of 30 to 45 tons. User-friendliness, practical accessories, TraffideckGo low-wear anti-slip polymer decking, and an intelligent lashing system are the hallmarks of the STEPSTAR models, as is a long and wide excavator boom recess. The 16 STEPSTAR semi-trailers include six “Plant Trailers“, i.e. 3-axle non-extending semi-trailers designed especially for transporting construction machinery on the UK market. For such major engineering programs as the UK’s new HS2 high-speed rail network, this version is in great demand due to its very low deadweight and resulting higher payload in the Cat 1 permit category. “The 'Plant Trailer' gives us a practical universal semi-trailer for our customers. They benefit from a large number of advantages in terms of functionality and an impressive payload-to-deadweight ratio,” says Mark Howe, Sales Manager UK at Goldhofer. “The bottom line is significantly greater efficiency and more economical operations.”

“With STH, we now have a strong partner in a great central location with a proven track record in terms of technical know-how and many years of experience in the industry. This guarantees renters and owners of Goldhofer transport systems full and fast professional service – including training – in the UK,” says Robert Steinhauser, Director of Sales Europe/Africa at Goldhofer AG.

For over 20 years, STH has been providing customized transport solutions for sale and rent for all industries. The wisdom of the business model chosen by the family-managed company, which was founded in 1968, is reflected in its prestigious customer base, which includes Tata Steel, Royal Mail, XPO Logistics, DHL, Aldi and many more. In addition to vehicle sales and rentals, the company offers a wide range of services including fleet maintenance, repairs and servicing, vehicle inspections as an authorized testing facility, and vehicle refurbishments.