Besides the fast turnaround time, SIP-WELL requested special features for its two new water delivery trucks. Specifications included double-wide rack roll-up doors covering two bays each, a compartment for water coolers, and specially designed thin walls between the bays to make maximum use of the body length.
“Alcoa Auto and Truck Structures works closely with SIP-WELL from concept to design and product,” said Dr Holger Haddenhorst, director—business and applications development—commercial vehicle for Alcoa Auto and Truck Structures. “For these new truck bodies, we also incorporated a new safety feature. Foldable steps also function as a warning system with sounds and lights in case the driver forgets to close any of the six side steps before departing. This required creating and then adding a well thought out safety system for early warning in case the side steps accidentally would open during driving.”
SIP-WELL has since ordered four more truck bodies from Alcoa Kofem for delivery.