The new Supra HE 8 systems are fitted to 18-tonne MAN TGM trucks mounted with custom Gray & Adams bodies that feature separate access points for individual storage sections. Joining a 29-strong commercial fleet, their arrival marks the latest step in Henry Colbeck’s plan to transition all temperature-controlled vehicles operating out of its Gateshead headquarters exclusively to Carrier Transicold technology.
“We’ve started moving towards Carrier Transicold because its products offer the performance, reliability and service support we need,” said Hugh O’Brien, Operations Director at Henry Colbeck. “The Supra series has been a great addition to our business over the years, helping us reduce fuel consumption while performing exceptionally well under pressure year-round. We’re confident that will continue as we introduce the new Supra HE technology.”
The Supra HE features updated semi-electric architecture that makes the unit quieter, lighter and more compact, helping maximise operational efficiency and uptime. The simplified, streamlined design allows the units to be seamlessly incorporated into a variety of vehicle body types while maintaining cab tilting capability for easy maintenance and accessibility. In addition, a 30% reduction of brazed joints and 42% less refrigerant charge compared to the legacy Supra minimises potential refrigerant leakage and reduces the system’s carbon impact.
“We’ve always worked closely with Henry Colbeck’s team to ensure we provide the right units to meet their precise needs,” says James Bell, Sales and Marketing Director at Carrier Transicold UK. “Rolling out the new Supra HE 8 is the next step in our ongoing collaboration, and we look forward to supporting the company as it continues to transition to Carrier Transicold solutions.”
Henry Colbeck, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1893, is the oldest fish and chip shop supplier in the United Kingdom. The company supplies chilled and frozen products to customers across northern England and Scotland.
In addition to its Gateshead headquarters, the business operates from a facility in Coatbridge, Scotland, allowing Henry Colbeck to serve more than 2,000 customers. The trucks are expected to cover up to 70,000 kilometres annually and will operate five days a week, each completing up to 15 deliveries per day.