Tramanco’s history is a classic success story. Founded in May 1975 by Roger Sack out of his friend’s suburban workshop in Goodna, Queensland, Tramanco was initially just a small-scale manufacturer for the heavy vehicle industry.
Its technical direction was informed by Roger’s own experience working for various engineering divisions in the prime mover manufacturing sector which proved extremely successful for the company.
Six months after its establishment, Tramanco’s operations relocated to a larger site in Rocklea. According to Roger, this move enabled its manufacturing capabilities to expand and its product offering to grow as a result.
“We expanded our capabilities and continued to offer truck engineering conversions like wheelbase alterations, lazy axles, twin steers and tandem and tri-drive set ups,” he says. “We also ventured into converting 4×2 and 6×4 trucks to all-wheel drive, as well as adapting Ford tractors for underground mining operations at Mount Isa mines.”
Tramanco’s growing innovative momentum led Roger to pursue the development of accurate on-board weighing solutions after noticing an increasing demand for them – a development which would eventuate in the creation of the CHEK-WAY ELIMINATOR and KWIK-CHEK.
Committing to properly servicing this increasing demand, Roger and the company underwent extensive research to look for unique and meaningful ways to tap into the market.
“After exploring options from the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, we thought that the existing systems fell short for Australian conditions,” he says. “This was especially the case with B-doubles. However, driven by necessity, collaboration with our customers and a commitment to improvement, we enhanced these systems.”
This enhancement led to the introduction of a handheld remote with a dot matrix display to make multi-combination truck weighing more efficient.
Building on this efficiency, the 1980s saw Tramanco leveraging microprocessor technology – eventually leading to the development of the company’s own refined weighing systems which also incorporated its patented RAW DATA function. By 1981, these systems had been road tested and proven, and required upscaled production to keep up with the growing demand.
Following the closure of its local printed circuit board supplier shortly afterwards, Tramanco took the full scale of manufacturing into its own hands. Thus, the CHEK-WAY ELIMINATOR was officially born, followed by KWIK-CHEK.
The CHEK-WAY ELIMINATOR offers weighing solutions for vehicles across a myriad of industries such as transport, mining, agriculture and waste collection. KWIK-CHEK is made of the same components and is suited to trucks of different sizes – 4×2, 4×4, 6×2, 8×4 and 10×4. It also features the option to link trailers via Bluetooth in order to function as standalone weighing systems.
The outreach of both the CHEK-WAY ELIMINATOR and KWIK-CHEK has connected Tramanco with a wide range of customers who have since remained loyal to the brand. According to Roger, these customers have always been at the forefront of his mission for the last 50 years.
“From day one, our focus has always been on delivering exceptional customer service,” he says. “Without their unwavering support since our first birthday on 14 May 1975, we wouldn’t be celebrating an incredible milestone. Their trust and partnership have been the foundation of our journey.”
Tramanco’s 50-year tenure in the world of heavy transport manufacturing has been one of great success. The company has amassed great production capabilities, influence and customers. With no apparent end in sight, Tramanco is ready for another 50.
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