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Advantages of Sourcing Locally in Australian Trailer Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt only sources from the best of the best for its customers in endeavours to push the Australian Manufacturing Industry.
Sloanebuilt’s New Logo Inspires the Real Difference in Australian Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt, a leader in Australian trailer manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand logo and slogan, “Experience the Real Difference.”
Combined Focus on Quality from Sloanebuilt and Alcoa Wheels
In the world of heavy vehicle manufacturing, where reliability, durability, and safety are non-negotiable, the importance of quality components cannot be overstated.
Sloanebuilt Embraces Capral’s LocAl
For over 35 years, Sloanebuilt has excelled in the manufacturing of custom rigid bodies and truck trailers.
Proud to be Australian
Sloanebuilt Trailers, an Australian-owned and family-operated business, has earned the prestigious title of Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023, marking a significant milestone in its remarkable journey.
Sloanebuilt Selects Delhoist for Reliable Tipper Package
“We use Delta Hydraulics for several reasons,” says Sloanebuilt Managing Director, Fred Marano.
Sloanebuilt – True Customer’s Partner: Navigating through Changing times
In the ever-evolving landscape of the heavy vehicle transport industry, Sloanebuilt Trailers remains committed to providing the best quality solutions while keeping our valued customers needs in mind.
Trailer Manufacturer named Australian Owned Business of the Year
A NSW based manufacturer of heavy vehicle trailer and tipper bodies has been recognised for its commitment to Australian manufacturing.
Camden Mayor and Deputy Mayor Witness Manufacturing Excellence in Action at Sloanebuilt Trailers
Sloanebuilt Trailers, a leading name in the Heavy Vehicle trailer and tipper market, proudly hosted Camden Council members Mayor Ashleigh Cagney and Deputy Mayor Theresa Fedeli in a showcase of excellence in Australian manufacturing.
Unleashing the Power of an AUKUS Partnership
In a remarkable display of innovation and collaboration, Sloanebuilt Trailers, a leading name in the Australian Heavy Vehicle manufacturing industry, proudly hosted the “Unleash the Power of AUKUS”.
Capral Exceeds Sloanebuilts Expectations in Partnership
It’s not often you hear someone wax lyrical about a chemical element, but Fred Marano really loves aluminium.
Making a Mark in Australian Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt Trailers, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of heavy vehicle trailer and tipper bodies has been honoured with the prestigious title of Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023.
Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023
Sloanebuilt with the vision of meeting standards and exceeding expectations, offer high-quality premium products and services in the Australian Heavy Vehicle industry.
Get Out Of the Truck and Get Back Into the Office
“At the moment I am driving a truck all of the time, but I think I do need to get out of the truck and get back into the office,” admits Mark Hall, straight talking owner of MDH Haulage, based out of the Gunnedah Basin are in New South Wales.
MDH Adds a New Conventional for B-Double
Specialising in coal haulage from the mines at Gunnedah in New South Wales, MDH Haulage recently commissioned a new 600hp conventional prime mover to pull a B-double combination.
A Long Standing Partnership
Capral Aluminium has built a solid reputation in the transport industry for providing trailer manufacturers with strong yet lightweight building materials. One of these manufacturers is Sloanebuilt.
Customer Journey April 2021
April had us seeing double at Sloanebuilt, with a pair of new A-Doubles going out to their new homes along with a pair of new ACCO’s heading up to Queensland for delivery.
How to Take Care of Your Truck Trailer the Right Way?
For better fleet management and for ensuring a safe trip, routine truck maintenance is essential. If you are proactive with your truck and trailer's maintenance, you are more likely catch problems before they turn into something more significant.
Factors To Consider While Hiring a Reliable Truck Trailer Repair Company
Truck trailer builders are known for building and selling custom truck trailers that can effectively serve different purposes. You might have noticed that truck trailers come in various designs and sizes to serve different purposes.
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Trailer Brakes?
Knowing when to upgrade or replace your truck trailer's brakes is essential for safety. Driving a large vehicle comes with a responsibility not just for your own safety, but for everyone else on the roads as well.
Choosing the Right Custom Trailer
If you are looking for unrivalled A and B Double Combination Trailers that are available in a wide range of sizing options, then any truck trailer enthusiast needs to head to Sloanebuilt Trailers.
Tips of Purchasing a Second Hand Truck
While many people will want to purchase brand new, it is possible instead to purchase a second-hand truck. For anybody looking to expand their fleet or purchase their first truck, second hand is a great option, especially for the price.
Why Sloanebuilt
For almost thirty-five years, our trailers have been a preference for custom rigid bodies and truck trailers in the Australian market. We understand just what it means to operate vehicles of this nature throughout Australia.
Choosing the Right Trailer
At Sloanebuilt Trailers we'll manufacture Converter Dollies customised to the configuration of your choice. If you're in the space for a tandem or tri axle configuration, Sloanebuilt Trailers have the ability to fully cater to your requirements.
Staying on the Ball
The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings are designed to handle the extra loads and stresses inherent with PBS-approved combinations.
Big Day in May for Sloanebuilt
Sloanebuilt Trailers' dream of larger premises is due to become a public reality in a May grand opening, the trailer maker reveals the new manufacturing facility sits on 9ha of western Sydney ground.
Taking a Shine
For more than a decade, Sloanebuilt Trailers has relied on PPG’s suite of paints and coatings as part of its trailer building process...
Sloanebuilt Turns Dirt on New Facility
It’s been 3 years in the making but Sloanebuilt Trailers have taken a big step in the right direction on what will be their most exciting endeavor yet. Sloanebuilt Trailers are pleased to announce a big commitment and investment in the transport industry.
Henty Field Day 2018
This year at Henty Machinery Field Days, Sloanebuilt attended with our Sloanebuilt drop deck widener and rollback B-Double set with the generous support of Brooks Trucking and Storage and Twin City Truck Centre.
Agquip 2018
This year’s AgQuip field days were held in Gunnedah, NSW. It plays a vital role in connecting manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of agricultural and associated products and services all in one central location.
Gunning Show 2018
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2018 Gunning Show with a site displaying part of our product portfolio. Running from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February, the weather was clear, and the crowds were big.
Henty Machinery Field Day 2017
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2017 HMFD with a site displaying our latest addition to the product portfolio, the widening step deck, along with our innovative quad axle tipping semi-trailer.
Agquip 2017
This year’s AgQuip field days were held over the 22nd to 24th of August in Gunnedah, NSW. AgQuip has been running since 1973 and attracts over 100,000 visitors each year over the three-day period.
CCAA Awards Night 2017
Sloanebuilt Trailers attended the NSW Construction Materials Industry Dinner at Rosehill Gardens on the evening of Friday, September 1, 2017.
SBT at the Australian Lebanese Foundation Dinner
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2017 University of Sydney A.L.F. Scholarship Presentation for the second year in a row on the evening of June 8.
LBRCA 2017 Conference
The LBRCA state conference was held in Dubbo last week and was sponsored and attended by Sloanebuilt sales staff members Ben Weckwerth and Bennett Haberbusch.
30 Years in Business
Recently announced, Sloanebuilt is again expanding into new, purpose built facilities that will continue to provide employment and revenue for the area along with the production and engineering design capacity to shake the industry up.
Sloanebuilt at Agquip 2016
Sloanebuilt attended the AgQuip Field Days in 2016 as a guest of Clarke Equipment, our northern NSW and Queensland agent.
Sloanebuilt at Henty Machinery Field Day 2016
Henty goes ahead every year, rain, hail or shine, and unfortunately for 2016 it was preceded by weeks of heavy rain! But, the show went on almost as though nothing had happened – except gumboot sales went through the roof!
Changes to Heavy Vehicle Registration Charges
The NTC has recently advised of changes to Heavy Vehicle registration charges. From 1 July 2016 the current registration charges in New South Wales will be amended and an NHVR Regulatory Charge will be introduced.
Sloaneranger Hits the Road to Keep You Moving
Sloanebuilt Trailers has this month launched the mighty Sloaneranger – a fully stocked mobile service van that will be hitting the freeways, highways, backroads, dirt roads and crossroads across Sydney...
High Performance and Payload 4-AD
The latest announcement of the go ahead for Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek coupled with the residential boom in southwest Sydney has seen a massive increase in the need for earthworks and construction works. Sloanebuilt
Taking the Next Step
For over 25 years Sloanebuilt has built a reputation for manufacturing tipping bodies and trailers to suit its clients' requirements. In order to take its performance-based standard (PBS) trailer offering to the next level, the company has now called upon Arisun Tyres to complete the picture.
Sloanebuilt Celebrates 25 Years
Smeaton Grange's Sloanebuilt Trailers has celebrated its 25th year in business with a $5 million extension to its Hartley Road premises. More than 200 clients, staff and special guests joined business owners Fred and Helen Marano for the official opening of the new extension last week.
Double Time
In the 25 years that they have owned Sloanebuilt Trailers, Fred Marano says that he and his family have never set any hard and fast targets for growth of turnover each year. He insists there has been "no ego driven desire to get bigger" or even signifiant advertising - they simply decided to let the engineering and quality of product speak for themselves, and allow the business to gain momentum 'organically'.
One Step Ahead - The Low Rider
For more than a quarter of a century, Sydney's Sloanebuilt Trailers has been earning a reputation for industry-leading innovations. The latest groundbreaking product from the Sloanebuilt stables is the Low Rider series of three and four axle dogs.
Keeping Trade Talent in the Family
A family-run business in Smeaton Grange has produced one of the best automotive apprentices in the state. Tim Marano, 23, took out the body-maker apprentice category of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority Awards - and his father Fred could not be more proud.
The Top Body Builder
Listening to and following his father's advice paid off for automotive apprentice Tim Marano. Tim, who works for his father Fred at Sloanebuilt Trailers, Smeaton Grange, was named the state's best automotive apprentice in body making.
Mixing It With the Best
A business dream of Allan Emanuel, who started with one concrete truck in 1992, Ever-Ready Concrete has flourished to a major fleet consisting of 10 x 6 and 3 x 2.6 cubic metre agitators, 2 dry bulk tankers, 2 concrete pumps and a truck and dog that is relentlessly engaged to restock the vast amounts of sand and aggregates needed to service the very hungry concrete mixing plant.
Keeping the Business in Business
Add a million dollars of your own money to the equation and you have some idea how Mark Allen felt when committing to launch Central Quarry Materials.
Advantages of Sourcing Locally in Australian Trailer Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt only sources from the best of the best for its customers in endeavours to push the Australian Manufacturing Industry.
Sloanebuilt’s New Logo Inspires the Real Difference in Australian Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt, a leader in Australian trailer manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand logo and slogan, “Experience the Real Difference.”
Combined Focus on Quality from Sloanebuilt and Alcoa Wheels
In the world of heavy vehicle manufacturing, where reliability, durability, and safety are non-negotiable, the importance of quality components cannot be overstated.
Sloanebuilt Embraces Capral’s LocAl
For over 35 years, Sloanebuilt has excelled in the manufacturing of custom rigid bodies and truck trailers.
Proud to be Australian
Sloanebuilt Trailers, an Australian-owned and family-operated business, has earned the prestigious title of Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023, marking a significant milestone in its remarkable journey.
Sloanebuilt Selects Delhoist for Reliable Tipper Package
“We use Delta Hydraulics for several reasons,” says Sloanebuilt Managing Director, Fred Marano.
Sloanebuilt – True Customer’s Partner: Navigating through Changing times
In the ever-evolving landscape of the heavy vehicle transport industry, Sloanebuilt Trailers remains committed to providing the best quality solutions while keeping our valued customers needs in mind.
Trailer Manufacturer named Australian Owned Business of the Year
A NSW based manufacturer of heavy vehicle trailer and tipper bodies has been recognised for its commitment to Australian manufacturing.
Camden Mayor and Deputy Mayor Witness Manufacturing Excellence in Action at Sloanebuilt Trailers
Sloanebuilt Trailers, a leading name in the Heavy Vehicle trailer and tipper market, proudly hosted Camden Council members Mayor Ashleigh Cagney and Deputy Mayor Theresa Fedeli in a showcase of excellence in Australian manufacturing.
Unleashing the Power of an AUKUS Partnership
In a remarkable display of innovation and collaboration, Sloanebuilt Trailers, a leading name in the Australian Heavy Vehicle manufacturing industry, proudly hosted the “Unleash the Power of AUKUS”.
Capral Exceeds Sloanebuilts Expectations in Partnership
It’s not often you hear someone wax lyrical about a chemical element, but Fred Marano really loves aluminium.
Making a Mark in Australian Manufacturing
Sloanebuilt Trailers, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of heavy vehicle trailer and tipper bodies has been honoured with the prestigious title of Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023.
Australian Owned Business of the Year 2023
Sloanebuilt with the vision of meeting standards and exceeding expectations, offer high-quality premium products and services in the Australian Heavy Vehicle industry.
Get Out Of the Truck and Get Back Into the Office
“At the moment I am driving a truck all of the time, but I think I do need to get out of the truck and get back into the office,” admits Mark Hall, straight talking owner of MDH Haulage, based out of the Gunnedah Basin are in New South Wales.
MDH Adds a New Conventional for B-Double
Specialising in coal haulage from the mines at Gunnedah in New South Wales, MDH Haulage recently commissioned a new 600hp conventional prime mover to pull a B-double combination.
A Long Standing Partnership
Capral Aluminium has built a solid reputation in the transport industry for providing trailer manufacturers with strong yet lightweight building materials. One of these manufacturers is Sloanebuilt.
Customer Journey April 2021
April had us seeing double at Sloanebuilt, with a pair of new A-Doubles going out to their new homes along with a pair of new ACCO’s heading up to Queensland for delivery.
How to Take Care of Your Truck Trailer the Right Way?
For better fleet management and for ensuring a safe trip, routine truck maintenance is essential. If you are proactive with your truck and trailer's maintenance, you are more likely catch problems before they turn into something more significant.
Factors To Consider While Hiring a Reliable Truck Trailer Repair Company
Truck trailer builders are known for building and selling custom truck trailers that can effectively serve different purposes. You might have noticed that truck trailers come in various designs and sizes to serve different purposes.
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Trailer Brakes?
Knowing when to upgrade or replace your truck trailer's brakes is essential for safety. Driving a large vehicle comes with a responsibility not just for your own safety, but for everyone else on the roads as well.
Choosing the Right Custom Trailer
If you are looking for unrivalled A and B Double Combination Trailers that are available in a wide range of sizing options, then any truck trailer enthusiast needs to head to Sloanebuilt Trailers.
Tips of Purchasing a Second Hand Truck
While many people will want to purchase brand new, it is possible instead to purchase a second-hand truck. For anybody looking to expand their fleet or purchase their first truck, second hand is a great option, especially for the price.
Why Sloanebuilt
For almost thirty-five years, our trailers have been a preference for custom rigid bodies and truck trailers in the Australian market. We understand just what it means to operate vehicles of this nature throughout Australia.
Choosing the Right Trailer
At Sloanebuilt Trailers we'll manufacture Converter Dollies customised to the configuration of your choice. If you're in the space for a tandem or tri axle configuration, Sloanebuilt Trailers have the ability to fully cater to your requirements.
Staying on the Ball
The JOST KLK series of double-row ballrace slew rings are designed to handle the extra loads and stresses inherent with PBS-approved combinations.
Big Day in May for Sloanebuilt
Sloanebuilt Trailers' dream of larger premises is due to become a public reality in a May grand opening, the trailer maker reveals the new manufacturing facility sits on 9ha of western Sydney ground.
Taking a Shine
For more than a decade, Sloanebuilt Trailers has relied on PPG’s suite of paints and coatings as part of its trailer building process...
Sloanebuilt Turns Dirt on New Facility
It’s been 3 years in the making but Sloanebuilt Trailers have taken a big step in the right direction on what will be their most exciting endeavor yet. Sloanebuilt Trailers are pleased to announce a big commitment and investment in the transport industry.
Henty Field Day 2018
This year at Henty Machinery Field Days, Sloanebuilt attended with our Sloanebuilt drop deck widener and rollback B-Double set with the generous support of Brooks Trucking and Storage and Twin City Truck Centre.
Agquip 2018
This year’s AgQuip field days were held in Gunnedah, NSW. It plays a vital role in connecting manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of agricultural and associated products and services all in one central location.
Gunning Show 2018
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2018 Gunning Show with a site displaying part of our product portfolio. Running from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February, the weather was clear, and the crowds were big.
Henty Machinery Field Day 2017
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2017 HMFD with a site displaying our latest addition to the product portfolio, the widening step deck, along with our innovative quad axle tipping semi-trailer.
Agquip 2017
This year’s AgQuip field days were held over the 22nd to 24th of August in Gunnedah, NSW. AgQuip has been running since 1973 and attracts over 100,000 visitors each year over the three-day period.
CCAA Awards Night 2017
Sloanebuilt Trailers attended the NSW Construction Materials Industry Dinner at Rosehill Gardens on the evening of Friday, September 1, 2017.
SBT at the Australian Lebanese Foundation Dinner
Sloanebuilt Trailers was proud to support the 2017 University of Sydney A.L.F. Scholarship Presentation for the second year in a row on the evening of June 8.
LBRCA 2017 Conference
The LBRCA state conference was held in Dubbo last week and was sponsored and attended by Sloanebuilt sales staff members Ben Weckwerth and Bennett Haberbusch.
30 Years in Business
Recently announced, Sloanebuilt is again expanding into new, purpose built facilities that will continue to provide employment and revenue for the area along with the production and engineering design capacity to shake the industry up.
Sloanebuilt at Agquip 2016
Sloanebuilt attended the AgQuip Field Days in 2016 as a guest of Clarke Equipment, our northern NSW and Queensland agent.
Sloanebuilt at Henty Machinery Field Day 2016
Henty goes ahead every year, rain, hail or shine, and unfortunately for 2016 it was preceded by weeks of heavy rain! But, the show went on almost as though nothing had happened – except gumboot sales went through the roof!
Changes to Heavy Vehicle Registration Charges
The NTC has recently advised of changes to Heavy Vehicle registration charges. From 1 July 2016 the current registration charges in New South Wales will be amended and an NHVR Regulatory Charge will be introduced.
Sloaneranger Hits the Road to Keep You Moving
Sloanebuilt Trailers has this month launched the mighty Sloaneranger – a fully stocked mobile service van that will be hitting the freeways, highways, backroads, dirt roads and crossroads across Sydney...
High Performance and Payload 4-AD
The latest announcement of the go ahead for Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek coupled with the residential boom in southwest Sydney has seen a massive increase in the need for earthworks and construction works. Sloanebuilt
Taking the Next Step
For over 25 years Sloanebuilt has built a reputation for manufacturing tipping bodies and trailers to suit its clients' requirements. In order to take its performance-based standard (PBS) trailer offering to the next level, the company has now called upon Arisun Tyres to complete the picture.
Sloanebuilt Celebrates 25 Years
Smeaton Grange's Sloanebuilt Trailers has celebrated its 25th year in business with a $5 million extension to its Hartley Road premises. More than 200 clients, staff and special guests joined business owners Fred and Helen Marano for the official opening of the new extension last week.
Double Time
In the 25 years that they have owned Sloanebuilt Trailers, Fred Marano says that he and his family have never set any hard and fast targets for growth of turnover each year. He insists there has been "no ego driven desire to get bigger" or even signifiant advertising - they simply decided to let the engineering and quality of product speak for themselves, and allow the business to gain momentum 'organically'.
One Step Ahead - The Low Rider
For more than a quarter of a century, Sydney's Sloanebuilt Trailers has been earning a reputation for industry-leading innovations. The latest groundbreaking product from the Sloanebuilt stables is the Low Rider series of three and four axle dogs.
Keeping Trade Talent in the Family
A family-run business in Smeaton Grange has produced one of the best automotive apprentices in the state. Tim Marano, 23, took out the body-maker apprentice category of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority Awards - and his father Fred could not be more proud.
The Top Body Builder
Listening to and following his father's advice paid off for automotive apprentice Tim Marano. Tim, who works for his father Fred at Sloanebuilt Trailers, Smeaton Grange, was named the state's best automotive apprentice in body making.
Mixing It With the Best
A business dream of Allan Emanuel, who started with one concrete truck in 1992, Ever-Ready Concrete has flourished to a major fleet consisting of 10 x 6 and 3 x 2.6 cubic metre agitators, 2 dry bulk tankers, 2 concrete pumps and a truck and dog that is relentlessly engaged to restock the vast amounts of sand and aggregates needed to service the very hungry concrete mixing plant.
Keeping the Business in Business
Add a million dollars of your own money to the equation and you have some idea how Mark Allen felt when committing to launch Central Quarry Materials.
