Twenty new Carrier Transicold units for Castell Howell

The new Carrier Transicold Supra HE 13 MT units will be distributed between 14-tonne Volvo FL and 16-tonne DAF XB rigid trucks, each mounted with specialist insulated box bodies from Gray & Adams. These vehicles represent a combination of new additions and replacements in Castell Howell’s 200-strong commercial fleet – approximately 90% of which is now equipped with Carrier Transicold refrigeration technology.

“We’ve been coming back to Carrier for more than three decades,” said Martin Jones, director of transport operations, Castell Howell. “In that time, we have built a level of trust in both the quality of the products and their performance, which helps to make selecting the latest technology an easy decision.

“The Vector HE 19 units have been part of our trailer fleet for years now, so being able to introduce the HE range’s proven reputation for power, pull down efficiency, fuel economy and emissions control to our rigid trucks is an exciting proposition.”

The Carrier Transicold Supra HE 13 MT delivers a quieter, lighter and more compact unit that enhances overall efficiency, performance and uptime. Featuring a single drive belt powertrain and variable-speed fans, the new model consumes up to 27% less fuel compared the legacy Supra 1250 unit. Additionally, with one-third fewer brazed joints, the risk of refrigerant leaks is significantly reduced, while programmed maintenance intervals have been doubled to further improve operational reliability.

The Supra HE 13 MT features the most compact condenser unit packaging in its class, weighing 149 kilograms less than the Supra 1250 and even smaller than the lowest-capacity Supra 750. This design provides an additional 6.5 centimetres of cab tipping clearance and improves aerodynamics by reducing drag. Combined with exceptional cooling capacity, precise multi-temperature set point control and rapid pull-down speeds, the Supra HE 13 MT is the ideal solution for Castell Howell’s intensive multi-drop delivery routes.