29 March 2024, 14:52
By Furniture News Jul 07, 2016

Bed manufacturer invests in new fleet

Steinhoff UK Bedding Group has invested £2.2m in a new Mercedes distribution fleet. The 14 new Mercedes Actros 1842 LS Euro VI compliant tractor units have been combined with 28 new bespoke trailers to create one of the most aerodynamic and fuel efficient vehicle fleets in the UK bedding industry.

Laurie Farley, Steinhoff Bedding Group’s logistics manager, is understandably proud of his new fleet, stating: “I have selected the Mercedes Actros tractor unit based on its unsurpassed performance credentials. The blue efficient diesel engine is the very best out there, and when combined with the Mercedes Stream Space airflow design generates the best fuel economy figures possible.

“As part of our investment we have introduced 12 bespoke ‘city’ trailers with rear steering axles specifically designed for deliveries to our growing independent customer base.”

All the new vehicles are fitted with satellite navigation, fridges and microwaves, and the drivers also get bespoke mattresses made by their Relyon brand. The entire fleet is managed by a GPS tracking system that plots the location of every vehicle in real time helping to ensure that the group’s beds are delivered on time and in full.

Steinhoff has plans for a further £1m investment in 31 additional trailers for delivery in 2017 and signals the group’s clear intention to become the UK's premier bed manufacturer.

Group CEO Anthony Joyce says: “We are delighted with the new vehicle fleet, and in particular our investment in supporting deliveries to our independent customers. Not only does this new fleet support our sustainable development programme, but it also helps us to become more efficient on a number of levels.”

Steinhoff UK Bedding Group manufactures mattresses, divans and headboards from its two core bedding sites based in Wellington, Somerset and Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Its portfolio brands include Dunlopillo, Myer’s, Relyon, Slumberland and Staples.

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