Hydreco Hydraulics and Sloanebuilt have enjoyed a secure partnership for 35 years, with Hydreco’s supply of hydraulics equipment enhancing the performance of Sloanebuilt’s trailers and aiding the trailer builder in its establishment as a leading manufacturer.
This continuing relationship is one rooted in mutual respect and a common desire for the best results possible, according to Sloanebuilt Managing Director, Fred Marano.
“We use Hydreco’s hydraulic components for our trucks and trailer equipment,” he says. “They’ve got a supply agreement with us to handle certain stock levels and be able to supply within a certain time frame, and we find that their management has successfully enabled great product availability.
“The proof is always results-driven. Everything is about results – it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in – and we’ve had great success in this area with Hydreco.”
Hydreco supplies Sloanebuilt with a wide array of hydraulics products and transport components, all of which are incorporated into Sloanebuilt’s trailer builds to ensure top quality.
These products include Power Take-off Units (PTOs), pumps, valves, air control switches, oil tanks and more.
In addition to these products, Sloanebuilt is also supplied with Hydreco’s in-depth knowledge of the transport industry and its myriad of connections, which Fred says can be reliably called upon to source the perfect product.
“Hydreco can procure or advise on sourcing things that are not mainstream to their product range,” he says. “They’re quite adaptable. They outsource and find other products that we may need to complement our manufacturing builds, and they’ve got the depth of knowledge to advise us on hydraulic circuits, power packs, or whatever else it may be.
“They give good, pertinent advice or guidance in that area. And if they haven’t got it, they’ll find it.”
According to Fred, Hydreco’s thorough and meticulous manufacturing presence is strong in the road transport industry and is enjoyed by many Sloanebuilt customers. He says some even seek out Hydreco-made products in particular to ensure a level of quality.
“Customers have asked us directly to fit Hydreco’s products,” he says. “Their back-up is great, their warranty is of high standard and their knowledge within the industry is exceptional.”
Throughout their partnership, Sloanebuilt and Hydreco have worked together to fine-tune products for the market, combining their high standards and deep commitment to servicing the industry.
Ultimately, Hydreco’s wide breadth of knowledge obtained through observing and learning industry trends, Fred says, has enabled it to improve its own designs and remain competitive.
“Hydreco couldn’t have been in the trade for as long as they have been without evolution,” he says. “They’re very proactive and are always seeking out knowledge and seeing what’s new. We do collaborate at a certain level, but they’re also evolving all the time.”
Together, Sloanebuilt and Hydreco will look to continue to raise the bar for manufacturing in the transport industry.
