Visit to the Italian Bertoja Plant – Order for Container Trailers

Our recent visit to the renowned Italian manufacturer Bertoja marked a significant milestone in our collaboration. Located in the picturesque town of Pordenone in northeastern Italy, we have placed an order for state-of-the-art container trailers.

A Company with Tradition

Rimorchi Bertoja S.p.A. was founded in 1926 by the Bertoja family and has since been managed by the family and external managers. With 83 years of experience, Rimorchi Bertoja S.p.A. is now a European leader in the design, production, and sale of special and heavy-duty trailers and semi-trailers. The heart of the company is a 40,000 m² production plant in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

High-Quality Production and Certifications

Since 1996, the company’s quality system has been certified under UNI EN ISO 9001. Over 100 employees, including a team of engineers and industrial designers from the R&D department, ensure continuous product improvement. Key features of the production system include:

• Product design fully managed by a specialized R&D team at Rimorchi Bertoja S.p.A.
• Strict control of steel quality and welding processes, with welders certified according to EN 287-1 and EN 440 G3SI1
• Careful supplier selection among leading international providers of high-tech components such as EBS, ABS, axles, and special high-resistant coatings
• Painting processes tested to endure heavy-duty applications
• Automatic sandblasting installations to thoroughly remove oxidation before undercoating
• Paint coats compliant with strict parameters and quality tests
• Cathodic electrophoretic coating used for specific accessories to ensure maximum durability
• Computer and laser-assisted axle alignment and control
• Checking and control of the electronic braking system using dedicated software

Our Order and Future Collaboration

During our visit, we were impressed by the high quality and advanced technologies of Bertoja. We placed an order for container trailers that stand out for their adaptability and high standards. These trailers will help us expand and enhance our logistics capabilities.

Conclusion

The visit to Bertoja exceeded our expectations. The combination of long-standing experience, advanced technology, and top-notch quality makes Bertoja an ideal partner for our needs. We look forward to further collaboration and the delivery of the new container trailers.