Project References And Articles

Since the introduction of the new corporate identities of Zandbergen and Ambrosius in 2015, about two hundred trucks have been equipped with Solidskin side curtains. A conscious choice: besides Solidskin curtainsiders, other brands trailer curtains have been on the road to test their quality and sustainability.According to Erik Zandbergen, director and fleetmanager, Solidskin offers an unrivalled quality.

The exposure of materials on trains require extreme robustness. Besides the hard conditions the textiles are exposed to, such as rain, wind and UV-radiation, it must also withstand the copper deposit created by the grinding of the train current collector against the overhead contact line. To remove this deposit from the materials, very aggressive cleaning methodes are needed. Our coating is dirt resistant and does not break in this challenging cleaning regime.

Isn’t it beautiful? The matching colours of the printed curtain sider and the colour of the cabin make for a unique and impressive identifying image. However, what will it look like in a year, after UV-radiation and other harsh weather conditions have shown their forces? Well, just as beautiful as it looks now!

It is not often that side-curtain technology is used on reefer trucks. However since the introduction of the Traxx™ system in 2006 we see an increasing demand for our printed products for this type of trailers. A good application example are the 280 trailers of the Carrefour fleet operated by the Jost Group. For this fleet we have printed the banners on a Frontlit material to be used in the system.

With more than 30 delivery trucks, Royal Roofing Materials is a common sight on the road. Being the second most important contact point with clients, after the website, it is no wonder that Royal Roofing materials has chosen the high quality Solidskin side-curtains. These side-curtains are the only full colour trailer curtains that will expose photography to the max: colours won't fade and dirt wont permanently affect the curtain. 

Van Houweling Transport recognizes the importance of the appearance of their car park as a tool for their reputation management. With Solidskin they can easily maintain their high quality appearance for years to come.

With a fleet of over 50 trailers, FLO Palettes - Groupement FLO chooses Solidskin curtainsiders. For over many years these trucks are a well known sight in France.

Some pictures from our partner TOLDOS URCA, S.L (Spain) for Estrella Galicia on this Kögel Trailer GmbH. The design is printed on our Solidskin curtainsider substrate. Solidskin is the choice of the strongest brands across Europe. The high quality print and deep blacks and varnishing effect really make the design stand out and it will for years to come.

We are super happy with the production of this curtainsider by Van Horssen Zeilmakerij for Prewelcon and Van de Sandt Construction BV. A very bright a colorful design. A perfect match for our high-quality appearance, our ability to match any colour and the long-term preservation of appearance when in use.

Grupo Logístico Arnedo is the leading national transportation company in Spain. With their Solidskin curtain siders fitted by Toldos Urca, their fleet of 240 trucks is well protected against the harsh Spanish sun and heavy roads. The dirt-repellent characteristics also mean that the company can reduce the cleaning program of the curtainsiders.

In 2010 Smurfit Kappa started driving with Solidskin side curtains. Seven years later more than 200 of these curtains are (still) driving and look great with their high-gloss finish and deep black appearance. Smurfit Kappa embraces the sturdy quality and cost reducing low maintenance of a Solidskin truck curtain.

After more than 8 years, SkyClean ordered new sets of side curtains. It was not really necessary but because of the fact that they changed their corporate identity and had an expansion of their fleet, SkyClean required the same proven quality which they are familiar with for so many years. As you can see, the white shows no dirt and is still clear in comparison to other side curtains that would not even make it through one year without visible and permanent wear and tear. Solidskin offers an unrivalled quality and this reference proves once again that we practice what we preach.

Producers of full-colour curtainsides for curtainsider or tautliner trucks regularly say that using UV ink is better for the environment, repeating without question the claims of their ink suppliers who play up the odourless nature of the ink. By doing so, they are manipulating the market with this deceptive (and illegal) information. The small print in the ink safety instructions states “Causes skin and eye damage[CL1] . May damage fertility or the unborn child”. As if the impact on humans doesn’t matter.

In 2010 the Fetim Group started driving with 70 sets of Solidskin side curtains. Seven years later these curtains are still driving and look great with their high-gloss finish and deep black appearance. Fetim embraces the sturdy quality and cost reducing low maintenance of a Solidskin truck curtain.

A full-colour curtain side is a perfect way to profile a product or service to the public. In order to create a convincing message and utilise the opportunities to their fullest, there are a few things to take into consideration when coming up with the design. Here are 8 points to consider when designing curtain sides for lorries.