Düsseldorf Airport Continues to Bank on VOLK Tow Tractors

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	Düsseldorf Airport continues to bank on VOLK Tow Tractors

Düsseldorf, 21.09.2007 – Düsseldorf Airport Ground Handling GmbH is banking on VOLK Diesel Tow Tractors for its cargo handling. During the past few weeks, the last of the first order of five DFZ 30 NT Diesel Tow Tractors were delivered to Düsseldorf.

The decisive factor in the selection of VOLK was above all the positive experience with VOLK Hybrid Tow Tractors in the baggage handling sector. Since 2006, six VOLK Hybrid Tow Tractors have been in use, to be followed this year by six more.

For VOLK Managing Director Dr. Matthias Baur, Düssel-
dorf Airport offers an example of a typical pattern: “While we are continually increasing our customer base in the airport and ground handling industry, we also see that the new customers remain loyal to us in their subse-
quent procurement activities.” According to Dr. Baur,




	Düsseldorf Airport is the third largest airport in Germany

these so-called repeat purchases are the most compelling evidence of the excellent cost/performance ratio of VOLK products.

Interestingly enough, VOLK’s success in the airport industry is founded on the traditionally strong position of the company with industrial customers, particularly in the automobile industry. In this industry, the cost pressure began to rise noticeably in the mid-1990's thanks to the former Opel and VW purchasing director, José Ignacio López. Even then it was not an option to compromise on the quality of the products, since tow tractors are used in continuous multi-shift operation in the automobile industry where they often run 2.000 operating hours and more per year. “In the worst case, if a tow tractor breaks down here”, says Dr. Baur, “the production line comes to a standstill.”




	The spacious and roofed loading area is suitable to transport payloads of up to 500 kg

VOLK met this challenge back then with especially lean and efficient processes, a consistent common compo-
nent and platform strategy, and innovative products that were distinguished with a number of awards. After more than a decade of continuous improvement and optimi-
zation, VOLK is well prepared to face the rapidly increas-
ing cost pressure in the ground-handling business which has arisen as a result of the liberalization of the European air traffic system. VOLK has thus been able to increase its market share with airports, handling com-
panies and airlines significantly in recent years.

The VOLK Diesel Tow Tractor DFZ 30 NT features a strong Deutz diesel engine, which is capable of dynamic acceleration sequences and high speeds even with heavy towed loads or on inclines. With a maximum drawbar pull of more than 20.000 N, towed loads of up to 30.000 kg can be moved easily. In addition, the spacious loading area is suitable for payloads of up to 500 kg.

In order to brake heavy towed loads safely at any time, the VOLK Diesel Tow Tractor DFZ 30 NT is equipped with an especially powerful braking system. Four disk brakes with up to two brake calipers per wheel (front axle) and an ad-
ditional hydrostatic brake ensure first-class deceleration values. Thanks to its high service weight of 4.200 kg, it re-
mains on track even during full brake applications.

	The VOLK Diesel Tow Tractor DFZ 30 NT is suitable for towed loads of up to 30.000 kg

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