EMPL presented heavy-duty recovery vehicle at IAA 2024!

With its own exhibition stand, EMPL went to the IAA trade fair again this year from 17th to 22nd. September to Hanover. A heavy duty recovery vehicle based on a Mercedes Benz chassis was presented to the specialist audience and interested visitors.

Following the slogan “Your vision. Our challenge.”, EMPL – an Austrian company with a long tradition – showcased a heavy-duty recovery vehicle manufactured for „Auto-Service Safar GmbH“ this year. Like many other leading companies, it too relies on EMPL’s towing systems.

SPECIAL-PURPOSE TRUCK BODIES – THE KEY TO SUCCESS
With sites in Austria and Germany, EMPL is a leading European manufacturer of custom-made special-purpose truck bodies of the highest quality for the commercial vehicle industry, fire services and the field of defence & authorities. Each vehicle is tailored perfectly to the requirements of the customer and the market situation.

For over 70 years, EMPL has been a byword for solution-oriented vehicle construction. Flexibility, speed, professionalism and commitment are the most important factors in meeting customer expectations, utilising a team of highly qualified staff.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM EMPL
Commercial vehicles from EMPL are individually manufactured special-purpose vehicles that are optimised for particular applications and to meet the highest quality standards. These customer-oriented transport and logistics solutions meet all branch-specific requirements in terms of maximised payload, flexible application, functionality, durability and maximum efficiency. Special customer wishes are implemented effectively.

A comprehensive range of accessories, equipment and innovative devices for securing cargo ensure that the precise needs of the operator are met. This means that our range is therefore very varied. 

Training and after-sales – your guarantee for optimum performance
In order to maintain and further develop the relationship with the customer after the vehicle has been delivered, the “Training” and “After Sales” departments are an important part of the company. The declared objectives at EMPL are to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and optimum vehicle performance. EMPL trains and advises its customers worldwide both on site and at the in-house “EMPL Akademie”, ensuring that they remain in constant contact with customers even after the delivery and handover.

Company facts and figures (as of September 2024)
Company founded: 1948
Main plant, Austria: Kaltenbach, Tyrol
Main plant, Germany: Zahna-Elster, Saxony-Anhalt
Markets: worldwide
Industries: commercial vehicles, fire services, defence & authorities
Number of staff: approx. 600
Turnover: approx. € 150 million
Deliveries/year: approx. 3,000 truck bodies and towed vehicles
Certifications: ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 3834-2

EH/W 200 BISON – Safar
The company “Auto-Service Safar GmbH” is not only the largest of its kind in the Rhine-Main area – it is also very versatile. More than fifty employees, who have professional training and years of experience and who are also constantly trained by the ADAC, come out more than 50,000 times a year. They receive support from the more than 20 administrative employees, who are now spread across four locations. This makes the company one of the 10 largest ADAC mobility partners in Germany.

A Mercedes Benz Arocs 4551 8x4 serves as the chassis for the new recovery vehicle. A 20 ton winch and a 10 ton winch are mounted on the main boom. The entire operation takes place via a radio remote control. Another 10 t winch is installed on the subframe, with lateral extension in the direction of travel on the right and hydraulic support.

The tailor-made storage boxes, which accommodate all towing utensils (axle forks, chains, round slings, shackles, pulley set, towing goggles, tow bar, etc.) and other accessories (tool cabinet, running lights, auxiliary equipment package, water tank for washing hands, etc.), are made entirely of stainless steel and have a black powder-coated railing with integrated LED lighting. There are additional storage trays between the storage boxes and the main boom. The vehicle also has extendable running boards on the left and right of the body as well as an extendable light pole.

Ballast weights under and behind the cab shift the weight to the front axles during recovery. Other safety equipment includes a lamp bracket on the driver's cab, flyer, a comprehensive lighting package (marker lights, position lights, work lights, flashing lights, etc.) and a reversing video system.

EMPL would like to take this opportunity to thank, firstly, our customer „Auto-Service Safar GmbH“ for providing the vehicle and for its loyalty and, secondly, the many visitors to the trade fair for the pleasant and constructive discussions.

EMPL - Your Vision. Our Challenge.