… and the Winner is: HUMBAUR
HUMBAUR wins the coveted innovation prize at Equitana with its EquiGuard transport safety system.
The new trade fair stand concept delighted the visitors
Gersthofen, 26th March 2017
Winning the innovation prize at Equitana serves to underline the fact that safety is placed top of the agenda at HUMBAUR. The trailer professionals from Gersthofen was able to beat off strong competition in the Vehicles and Trailers category at the world fair for everything equestrian, with its EquiGuard transport safety system.
The hit of the show, going by public reaction, was the star of the HUMBAUR collection,the Maximus DELUXE. This horse trailer in the top class bracket made a stunning appearance at the Equitana trade fair. On its raised platform, the snow-white model was displayed alternately in all possible colors and designs and acted like a magnet to the HUMBAUR Stand.
The joint mottos of Equitana 2017 “For the love of Horses” and “Passion for Success” were completely owned by HUMBAUR, particularly with the new concept for the Stand. The public were able to immerse themselves completely in the equestrian world, in a very emotional atmosphere. Numerous promotions like an autograph session with the famous horse expert Bernd Hackl from the VOX TV SeriesThe Horse Professionals or to give it its German title “Die Pferdeprofis” were another magnet, especially when it came to the youthful, leisure sport visitors group. Monika Niederreiner, head of corporate communications at HUMBAUR is therefore very satisfied: “We really had an excellent trade fair experience. The numerous visitors had a lot of fun and enjoyed the feel-good atmosphere on both of our stands. It was a particular triumph for us to win the Equitana Innovation prize, and especially rewarding was the presentation of the prize in the full glare of publicity in the large arena. Our team is unbelievably proud of this achievement. We were also particularly delighted with the very positive response of TV, Radio, Print and Online media.
Prize winner: TheHUMBAUR EquiGuard transport safety system
Quality and Safety for horse and human are intrinsically linked to the name HUMBAUR. This was the driving force behind the development of the EquiGuard safety system by the technicians from the trailer experts, HUMBAUR. It can boast ergonomic breast and breach bars, which support the horse, safely and comfortably, during the drive. The soft-padded support bars can be individually suspended in three differing heights and lengths. A simple click system means you can lock and unlock them very quickly and easily. A panic release enables the transport safety bars to be released separately as opposed to the entire system needing tobe released. The complete EquiGuard transport safety system comprises the highest levels of comfort and protection for the horse, and in emergencies it can be instantly unlocked. A huge benefit for the safety of the animal, which is thereby protected against injury, as well as for the operator who can quickly and easily release the transport bars.
A HUMBAUR detail which is most innovative.
This technical innovation meant that HUMBAUR was awarded the coveted innovation prize infront of a huge audience, and a sophisticated glass trophy is being displayed in the headquarters in Gersthofen.
Nominated: The Maximus DELUXE in the spotlight
The star of the HUMBAUR collection was nominated for the Equitana Innovation prize on account of its unique design, its striking details and its technical highlights. “Spot on”isthe verdict on this exceptional horse trailer. The Maximus DELUXE is the horse trailer for professionals: stylish, chic and multi-functional. Its range of colors is legendary and there are numerous possibilities for individual color requirements. The range of colors is unlimited and therefore everybody can outfit their own Maximus DELUXE according to personal preferences and vision. Customers who place emphasis on tone-in-tone style are catered for with special colors which match the towing vehicle exactly. It goes without saying also that the Maximus DELUXE is available ex-works with stable or sponsor’s logos already integrated. The appearance is striking and crowns the new design vocabulary of the HUMBAUR horse trailer in full polyester. This star is presented as exclusive and aerodynamic and impresses with its progressive elegance.
This style is underlined by the new aerodynamic GFRP mudguards, which give the overall appearance the latest modern touch. The integrated LED lighting ensures the best visibility at night and thereby increases the safety standard significantly.Light metal rims which are provided as standard equipment, lend this luxury liner an especial flair.
Brilliant outlook with the large panorama window
The glare-free tinted panorama window in the front section of the Maximus ensures optimal light conditions and transmits a feel-good atmosphere to the horses during the drive. Large and also dark-tinted, the 5 setting side vent windows enable the horses to not only enjoy an all-round view, but also ensure an individually regulatabledraft-free ventilation. The dark tinting of the panorama and side windows is specially conceived for sensitive horse eyes and is a further comfort factor. Aligned with the psyche of a horse, the glare-free interior lighting provides additional brightness without appearing garish.
Similar to the design, the equipping of the Maximus DELUXE leaves no desire unfulfilled. The rear ramp is equipped with rubber step strips and side stop and has a shallow loading angle making loading comfortable and stress fee.The AluBiComp floor is resistant to rotting and is equipped as standard with an 8 mm thick rubber floor, glued and sealed. The hot-dip galvanized longitudinal beam undercarriage with coil spring chassis provides the highest level of stability and safety, even on difficult terrain.The wheel shock absorbers are certified as standard for speeds of 100 km/h. The center of gravity is low and contributes to a smooth driving experience.
Also optimized and further enlarged is the two part saddle compartment with inset saddle compartment door (access through the large entrance door resp.direct from the interior of the horse trailer) ensuring that everything on board has its place and can be safely transported. The major benefit of the saddle compartment division is the increase in stowage area thanks to additional storage possibilities. No space goes to waste. Also new is the interior lighting with motion sensor, which even works when the trailer is not connected to a vehicle, and is removable for use as a torch.
Safety and absolute comfort for human and animal distinguish this top model from the HUMBAUR horse trailer collection. Further models exhibited at Equitana were horse trailers from the Zephir, Xanthos, and Notos series as well as a carriage horse trailer and a Single Alu 1600.
HUMBAUR’s new stand concept for Equitana
The new stand concept was a complete success.As soon as you entered Hall 3, a Maximus DELUXE in cheeky Shiny Orange and a Maximus in Lime Yellowwere on hand to fascinate and draw attention to themselves and the HUMBAUR Shop. The visitors availed of small giveaways relevant to the Humbaur trailer diversity, which was presented on the main Stand.
TheHumbaur fair team succeeded in creating a cozy Infotainment athmospherewith soft green lawn carpets and an attractive photo wall from which horses observed us from their boxes. The highlight was without question a Maximus DELUXE on a raised platform in noble snow-white, which was projected throughout the entire fair with an array of ever-changing colors and designs and thereby attracted admiring glances constantly.
This live show inspires!Another big hit on the trade fair Stand was the large Touchscreen, which everyone could use to individually design their own personal trailer and which was permanently encircled by visitors. The visitors could put their creativity to the test using a range of full poly colors in plain and metallic. While this is ordinarily only possible online under , one could design directly on the Stand on this occasion. WhetherLime Yellow Metallic, Shiny Orange or Ruby Red, color demands knew no boundaries. Alongside the color spectrum, there was particular attention paid to individual design.Suggestions for design such as Unicorn, Colorhorse or Colorwoman meant the visitors imaginations could take flight.
This successful Infotainment met with a fantastic response from the trade fair visitors. “My daughter and I have been here for an hour and are enjoying the atmosphere. We have received a lot of information, are able to look at everything in detail, carried out some tests and above all had fun here” was the praise of stable owner Ramona Berger for the HUMBAUR Stand. Her daughter Lena was fascinated by a Xanthos AEROwith a cheeky pink poly hood and a pink unicorn on the side flank: “That is just soooo sweet!” the 13 year-old enthused.
Individualization is very high up on the agenda at HUMBAUR. All horse trailers can be individually designed, depending on target group and purpose: classic, sporty, elegant, funky, youthful and modern. Alongside the color schemes offered, almost every color is available for a supplement from the RAL range. Similarly, Logos, Sponsors emblems or fonts can be incorporated, exactly according to customers’ requirements.
Queues like those at a rock concert formed when the Star of the VOX series “The Horse Professionals (Die Pferdeprofis), Bernd Hackl appeared to sign autographs on the HUMBAUR Stand. The people queued, took their mobile phone selfies and posted them on Facebook.
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For over 30 years Humbaur has stood for quality in trailers. This second generation family run company has established itself as one of the leading European trailer manufacturers. Boasting around 420 series models, the Gersthofen company serves both private and business customers, produces quality products beginning with practical loading assistance, to trailers for horse transportation and right up to transport solutions for the construction trade and ancillary industries. Under the premise "Made in Germany" the company has been able to ensure a sustainable quality edge, which pays off for their customers in their daily business and at the same time meets the market requirements of the international arena.
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