Stoughton Trailers has shared impressive new performance data for its PureBlue® refrigerated trailer. These results come from independent third-party testing and show that the PureBlue is leading the way in energy savings and cooling performance. To keep up with the growing demand for these high-tech trailers, the company has also completed a massive expansion of its main manufacturing plant.

Proven Efficiency Through Independent Testing

To see how the PureBlue stacks up against the competition, Stoughton hired Element Labs to run a series of head-to-head tests. They compared the PureBlue trailer to five other leading refrigerated units on the market. The results showed that Stoughton’s design is significantly better at holding in the cold.

On average, the PureBlue was 18.2% more thermally efficient and 27.7% more airtight than the other trailers. Being more airtight is important because it prevents “leakage” where cold air escapes and warm air gets in. Because the trailer stays cold so easily, the refrigeration unit (the “reefer”) doesn’t have to work as hard. Stoughton estimates this can save a fleet up to $910 in fuel costs per year for every trailer they own.

Lightweight Design for More Payload

In the trucking world, a lighter trailer is a more profitable trailer. If the trailer itself weighs less, the truck can carry more heavy cargo without going over legal weight limits. The testing showed that the PureBlue is lighter than four out of the five competing trailers tested.

When compared to the most popular trailer in the industry, the PureBlue was both lighter and more efficient. This “win-win” allows trucking companies to haul more product while spending less on diesel.

New Multi-Temperature Capabilities

Stoughton has also expanded what the PureBlue can do. The trailers are now available with factory-installed multi-temperature configurations. This means a single trailer can be divided into different sections, with each section set to a different temperature.

For example, a grocery store truck could carry frozen ice cream in the front and fresh produce in the back. Stoughton recently finished a large order of these complex trailers for a major national retailer, proving that the system is ready for big business.

Massive Expansion in Evansville, Wisconsin

To make sure they can build these trailers fast enough, Stoughton spent millions of dollars to upgrade its factory in Evansville, Wisconsin. The project was a huge undertaking:

• Increased Space: The floor space dedicated to building reefers grew by 87%.

• Smart Layout: The factory was redesigned with “parallel production paths,” which allows workers to build different types of trailers at the same time.

• Better Flow: The new setup makes the manufacturing process smoother and more flexible.

The PureBlue trailer is built with zero wood in the structure to prevent rot and uses special “bonded” side posts to reduce the number of rivets. These choices, combined with the new factory upgrades, show that Stoughton is focused on making trailers that last longer and perform better than ever before.

For more information on the PureBlue and its latest test results, visit www.stoughtontrailers.com.

 

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