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See you at Solutrans 2025

Posted on: September 11th, 2025 by fontaineEditor

We’ll be at SOLUTRANS between 18–22 November at the Eurexpo in Lyon with insights into our latest fifth-wheel solutions. 

Book a meeting with our team and let’s talk about your fleet challenges.

Book your ticket here.

A big win for Natalie

Posted on: September 1st, 2025 by fontaineEditor

This August, collaboration took center stage in our Core Values program, and with more than 220 nominations worldwide, our Fontaine family broke a new record. 

A big congratulations to Natalie Holden and to everyone who was nominated – proof that teamwork and open communication truly drive success.

Checks to keep you moving

Posted on: August 25th, 2025 by fontaineEditor

In heavy duty transport, a few millimetres make all the difference between smooth operation and costly downtime.

So watch this quick video from Tony Hayes to understand what routine checks you need to make every 50,000km or six months

Tony’s routine checks

RTX comes to an end

Posted on: July 27th, 2025 by fontaineEditor

It’s been fantastic to meet so many fleet managers, partners and workshop professionals. 

From technical discussions to hands-on demos, the conversations have been invaluable and we’ve all gained fresh insights into tackling today’s toughest hauling challenges.

IAA Transportation

Posted on: July 5th, 2024 by fontaineEditor

Hot on the heels of our trip to Automechanika Frankfurt, we’ll be making our way to Hannover to exhibit at the IAA once more. 

Vist us at Hall 26 / Stand C09 for a chat about the ways in which Fontaine Fifth Wheels can improve your fleet performance.

Book your ticket here.

Automechanika

Posted on: July 1st, 2024 by fontaineEditor

We’ll be packing our bags (and boxes) as we get ready to exhibit in Frankfurt for Automechanika 2024 in September.

We’d love to see you at Hall 5 / Stand C22 – so please let us know you’re coming and we’ll get the posh biscuits in!

Book your ticket here.

A room with a view

Posted on: June 5th, 2024 by fontaineEditor

We really enjoy entertaining customers when they come to visit our UK HQ. 

And we now have a lovely balcony display space in which to present and discuss our products, whilst the ‘real work’ goes on below on the factory floor!

If you’d like to take a tour of our facilities, please get in touch.

Road Transport Expo

Posted on: May 12th, 2024 by fontaineEditor

Continuing our commitment to getting out on the road in both the UK and across Europe – we are exhibiting at the Road Transport Expo 2024 show at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

If you’re already visiting or are in the area and can pop by, we’d love to see you there.

Our new 260HD

Posted on: April 12th, 2024 by fontaineEditor

Tested to 36T imposed load (U) and 260kN D-value and available as either a 2” or 3.5” – our new heavy duty fifth wheel is now ready to roll! This product can be mounted to our 260MP plate.

Find out more by visiting our 260HD site page here.

From strength to strength

Posted on: March 1st, 2024 by fontaineEditor

We’re happy to announce that Nils Tychewicz has become our European Managing Director.

With Nils appointment alongside our plans to set-up a European warehouse very soon – we continue to go from strength to strength in supporting our sales and service infrastructure.