Broughton Transport Solutions has added two new Krone Cool Liner refrigerated semi-trailers to its fleet, strengthening the company’s temperature-controlled transport capability for UK and European operations.

Based at Broughton Gifford near Melksham, Wiltshire, Broughton Transport is a family-run logistics business providing UK and international transport services. Its operations include general haulage, pallet distribution and specialist temperature-controlled transport, serving customers across the UK and Europe.

The two new single-temperature Krone Cool Liners will be used primarily for transporting chilled and frozen meat throughout Europe, where maintaining reliable temperature control over longer distances are of particular importance.

Toby Ovens, Managing Director at Broughton, says: “We wanted refrigerated trailers which would give us the build quality, durability and operational flexibility we need for this type of work. The Krone Cool Liner specification fitted those requirements well and we have been impressed with the overall quality and finish.”

The trailers feature Krone’s Duoplex Steel body construction, using sandwich panels with a steel outer skin and PVC-coated interior which combine to provide a robust, well insulated body.

The heavy-duty aluminium flooring is designed and tested in accordance with EN 283 for forklift axle loads of up to 5,500kg, enabling the trailers to withstand repeated loading and unloading during intensive operations.

For load restraint, two pairs of recessed Load Lok-type rails are incorporated into the side walls, while 285mm-high aluminium kick strips provide additional protection along both sides of the interior.

At the rear, the Cool Liners feature Duoplex door panels and container-style double rear doors. The body is certified for load security in accordance with EN 12642 Code XL.

Toby adds: “For us, it is important that the equipment is built to stand up to demanding day-to-day operations and is backed by good supplier support. Our experience with Krone throughout the specification and supply process has been very positive.”

Broughton Transport currently operates 65 tractor units and 115 trailers, including 3 existing Krone trailers.